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Vassell logged eight points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 victory over the Warriors.

Vassell continues to be a hit-or-miss fantasy asset for the Spurs. Overall, he's holding onto 11th-round value in nine-category formats with 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.3 three-pointers on 42.2 percent shooting across 41 appearances.

Champagnie amassed zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 win over the Warriors.

Champagnie has been a very reliable rotation player for San Antonio this season, so this can be chalked up as a rare dud. Across 54 appearances, he's averaging 11.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.4 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes per contest.

Wells registered 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to Denver.

Wells has played a key role for Memphis this season, but it hasn't translated to a lot of fantasy value. Over his last seven outings, he's averaging 14.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 three-pointers on 50.0 percent shooting from the field with very little output defensively.

Brown closed Wednesday's 122-116 victory over the Grizzlies with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes.

This was a solid showing for Brown, but even with so many injuries in Denver, he's yet to break through with consistent fantasy output. Over his last eight appearances, he's seen 28.4 minutes per contest with 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.

Topic (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Topic played in one preseason contest this season before undergoing surgery to treat testicular cancer. He made his return to game action in the G League, logging 17 minutes off the bench Monday in the Oklahoma City Blue's 137-135 overtime win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven assists and one rebound. With the Thunder shorthanded for their final game before the All-Star break, Topic should make his NBA regular-season debut and could play a sizable role in the rotation.

Leonard ended with 27 points (9-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 victory over Houston.

With James Harden out of the picture and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Leonard is absorbing plenty of usage. Leonard has averaged 27.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.5 minutes per contest in his last 10 games. Fantasy managers are hoping the 26-28 Clippers hang around in the playoff hunt, as it could impact the star forward's availability down the stretch.

Bridges closed Wednesday's 138-89 win over the 76ers with 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes.

This was a heck of a line for Bridges on the back end of this back-to-back set. Through 55 appearances, Bridges leads the Knicks in nine-category fantasy value with 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.

Carrington had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 138-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

The big takeaway from this game was that Carrington started alongside Tre Johnson in the backcourt in the rookie's return to action, and that could be a sign of things to come. Carrington's overall fantasy appeal is still lacking, however, as he's averaging 11.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds on 41.8 percent shooting over his last eight games.

Carlson is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to lower-back spasms.

Carlson has eight days to rest up before the Feb. 20 matchup against the Nets. His absence should have a negligible impact on the Oklahoma City rotation Thursday, though.

Cooper finished Wednesday's 138-113 loss to the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes.

Cooper continues to see opportunities on a Washington team that has been hammered by injuries. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 21.6 minutes per contest.