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Trent accumulated nine points (4-12 FG, 1-9 3Pt) and three rebounds in 25 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 loss to Orlando.

Despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest), Trent wasn't able to take advantage of the extra touches. The veteran had played a combined 10 minutes in his previous three outings, so it's safe to say he didn't successfully make a case for more responsibility.

Portis logged 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 loss to Orlando.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo getting a maintenance day, Portis took on a larger role for the Bucks and was one of the few bright spots for the team in this blowout defeat. He's been solid lately with averages of 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.8 three-pointers over his last eight outings.

Wagner recorded three points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and nine rebounds over 18 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.

Wagner continues to play a minor role off the Orlando bench. Across 23 appearances, he's averaging 13.1 minutes per contest with 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 45.3 percent shooting from the field.

Penda amassed eight points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.

Penda made a tremendous impact off the bench and took advantage of some garbage time in this blowout win. Penda has been a fringe rotation player in recent weeks, so this looks like an outlier performance.

Saraf (back) is available to play Monday against Memphis.

Saraf will shake off a probable tag for this contest. Over his last five games, he's averaging 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes.

Howard contributed 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.

Howard logged 25 minutes for the second time in a row, but he fared much better this time around. He's had a limited fantasy impact this season, averaging 12.0 minutes across 42 appearances.

Collier (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Both Collier and Keyonte George were late additions to the injury report due to illness. The Jazz could be very shorthanded, meaning players like Elijah Harkless, Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk could step into larger roles.

George has an illness and is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.

George was a very late addition to the injury report, which is an ominous sign in fantasy hoops. Additionally, Isaiah Collier (illness) is also questionable. If the Jazz err on the side of caution, more minutes could be available for Elijah Harkless and Cody Williams.

Bey produced 23 points (9-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 138-118 win over the Wizards.

Bey has made a tremendous impact on the Pelicans this season and continues to churn out solid fantasy numbers. Across 59 regular-season appearances, Bey has averaged 17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 2.0 three-pointers on 45.5 percent shooting from the field.

The Cavaliers assigned Strus to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Monday.

Strus will remain out Monday for the Cavaliers' matchup with the 76ers, but his assignment to the G League signals that he's drawing closer to making his 2025-26 debut. The veteran wing will likely rejoin the parent club after practicing with the Charge on Monday, and if all goes well during the workout, he could be deemed ready to play at some point soon thereafter. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson told Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland on Sunday that Strus still has to visit his doctor for one more checkup appointment before officially being cleared for game action.