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Johnson recorded 35 points (12-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Saturday's 125-116 win over the 76ers.

It was the 12th time this year that the All-Star forward dropped at least 30 points. Johnson is now also up to 39 double-doubles in 2025-26. Over his last 11 contests, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 22.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.

Barlow racked up four points (2-5 FG), one rebound, two assists and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 125-116 loss to the Hawks.

Barlow is holding down the fort at power forward for the suspended Paul George, but the former continues to see little usage in the starting lineup. Barlow has averaged 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 24.8 minutes per game over his last nine contests, so fantasy managers may be able to find more appealing streaming options.

Oubre notched 24 points (10-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 125-116 loss to Atlanta.

Following a two-game absence with an illness, Oubre enjoyed his seventh 20-point effort of the season Saturday. The 30-year-old forward remains worth rostering in the majority of fantasy leagues -- Oubre has averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes per contest while shooting 42.9 percent from deep in his last seven games.

Grimes ended with 26 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 125-116 loss to Atlanta.

With VJ Edgecombe dealing with a lumbar contusion, Grimes is experiencing a surge in fantasy value. The 26 points were Grimes' most since the Nov. 30 defeat to the Hawks, and he's now posted at least 16 points in back-to-back games after being held to single digits in his prior three contests. Through 10 appearances as a starter in 2025-26, the 25-year-old swingman has averaged 12.8 points, 4.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.9 minutes per game.

Maxey exited to the locker room with 16 seconds remaining in Saturday's 125-116 loss to the Hawks due to an apparent right hand injury, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He posted 31 points (12-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, three steals and two rebounds across 38 minutes.

The star point guard reached the 30-point threshold for the fourth time over his last seven games, though he collided with Adem Bona late in the fourth quarter and exited to the locker room while holding his right hand. If Maxey is forced to miss time, Cameron Payne and Quentin Grimes would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes. Maxey's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's game in Cleveland, and he'll undergo further testing Sunday, per Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Shamet is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers with a neck sprain.

Shamet could be a candidate for a maintenance day for the front end of this back-to-back set. If Shamet is unable to play, Jordan Clarkson could be more involved for the Knicks.

Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Portland.

Probable tags have been par for the course for Nesmith lately, so this isn't a major concern for fantasy managers. A maintenance day is likely to be in his near future, however, along with several other key Pacers.

Nembhard (back/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland.

Nembhard has been a regular on the injury report of late due to neck and back soreness, though he has played in each of Indiana's last two games. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for increased playing time.

Zubac (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus Portland.

Zubac's debut continues to be put on hold as he recovers from his ankle sprain. The Pacers are being very cautious with their new addition, but recent reports have suggested that he's getting closer.

Joe will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

With Chet Holmgren (illness) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out, Jaylin Williams and Joe will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (seven games), the 26-year-old swingman has averaged 13.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes per tilt.