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Hartenstein contributed 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 victory over the Magic.

Hartenstein delivered his first career triple-double in limited minutes, marking his most impressive outing since returning from a 16-game absence due to a right calf strain. Although it's encouraging to see him perform at this level, his workload remains relatively modest as Oklahoma City eases him back into action. If he plays Wednesday against the Spurs in the second leg of this back-to-back set, the Thunder will likely continue to monitor his playing time closely.

Johnson contributed no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 127-115 loss to the Hawks.

Johnson continues to see the court during garbage time only, with his past 11 appearances coming during blowouts. Even with some holes in the rotation as a result of injuries, Johnson has been unable to carve out a consistent role. Barring any seismic shifts, he can be ignored in all redraft formats.

Gardner had 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 loss to the Hawks.

Gardner played at least 22 minutes for the third straight game, scoring a season-high 14 points. With Miami dealing with a number of injuries, Gardner has been able to shift up in the rotation. In his three most recent appearances, Gardner has averaged 10.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers. For now, he can be considered a speculative add in deeper formats.

Daniels ended Tuesday's 127-115 victory over Miami with two points (1-4 FG), one rebound, five assists and one steal across 22 minutes.

Daniels continues to offer very little on the offensive end of the court, scoring in single digits for the fifth time in the past seven games. While his peripheral contributions have been adequate, he appears to have lost some of his confidence when it comes to scoring the basketball. His reluctance to want to score is certainly impacting his fantasy value, as he has been barely a top-80 player in seven games over the past two weeks.

Koloko finished with two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 win over the Heat.

Koloko moved back into the starting lineup, although he continued to play backup-level minutes. With Onyeka Okongwu sidelined due to a recent dental procedure, Atlanta is basically doing anything it can to try to fill the vacant center spot. Despite the opportunity, Koloko is not someone who needs to be rostered in fantasy, even in deeper formats.

Flagg contributed 36 points (12-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to the Celtics.

Flagg has been on a scoring tear despite Dallas dropping each of its last three games, averaging 39.7 points while shooting 57.7 percent from the field during that stretch. The rookie has taken on an enormous offensive burden for the Mavericks and continues to contribute across multiple categories, even as the losses pile up.

McCollum had 26 points (10-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 victory over the Heat.

McCollum tallied 26 points in the win, the most he has scored since arriving in Atlanta as part of the Trae Young (knee) deal. Despite coming off the bench for his new team, McCollum has been a relatively consistent source of points and threes. In seven appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 19.9 points and 3.3 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per game. He is fine to have on a standard-league roster, keeping in mind that his overall value is reliant on just a couple of categories.

Jokic closed Tuesday's 124-121 loss to Detroit with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.

Jokic continued to ramp up his workload following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, logging his highest minute total since returning. While the assist total was modest by his standards, he still delivered across the board. With his minutes trending upward, the three-time MVP appears close to shedding any remaining restrictions, though Denver has a back-to-back set Wednesday against the Knicks, which could prompt some level of caution.

Riley ended Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks with 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes.

Despite coming off the bench, Riley actually wound up leading the Wizards in scoring during Tuesday's lopsided affair. If Washington decides to move Khris Middleton's expiring contract prior to Thursday's trade deadline, the door to more playing time could open for Riley. The rookie first-rounder has shown glimpses of his potential across his last seven outings, during which he has averaged 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes per game while shooting 45.7 percent from downtown.

Middleton notched 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks.

With the trade deadline approaching, Middleton continues to fortify his value on the market. The veteran forward is averaging 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 25.1 minutes per tilt in his last seven games, shooting 42.3 percent from deep. Middleton has started all 34 of his appearances for the Wizards, though his role and fantasy value could be altered if Washington ends up moving the 34-year-old sharpshooter.