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Risacher provided three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across seven minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Knicks.

Risacher continues to play limited minutes off the bench, with fantasy managers forgiven for thinking he was out of the rotation altogether. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 13.0 minutes per contest, putting up 5.6 points and 0.9 three-pointers.

Kuminga had five points (2-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Knicks.

Kuminga failed to produce anything of note, although he does appear to have carved out a consistent 20-minute-per-night role for himself. Since arriving in Atlanta, Kuminga has done very little to convince fantasy managers of his value, averaging just 8.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 11 games over the past month.

Shamet finished with one point (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 21 minutes during Monday's 108-105 win over the Hawks.

Shamet was barely visible, despite playing 21 minutes. While he has remained a somewhat consistent part of the rotation, Shamet has now scored in single digits in seven of his past nine games. At best, he can be streamed in for three-point production. However, as we have seen over the past two weeks, even that might be a stretch.

Robinson finished with eight points (4-6 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 108-105 victory over the Hawks.

Robinson got it done on both ends of the floor, making some key plays for the Knicks in what felt like a playoff game. Seemingly healthy now, Robinson figures to play a sizeable role for New York, providing the team with an elite defensive presence and a dynamic rebounder, particularly on the offensive glass.

Hart accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-105 victory over the Hawks.

Hart delivered arguably his worst performance of the season, continuing what has been a rough few games. In three appearances over the past week, he has averaged just 4.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists, leaving him well outside the top 250 during that time. Although he remains a key piece of the rotation, given the schedule this week, Hart is someone to consider moving on from, should a hot waiver target be available.

Bitadze posted nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 123-107 victory over the Pistons.

Bitadze logged at least 20 minutes for the first time in his past 17 appearances, shifting up in the rotation after Wendell Carter was forced from the game due to a neck injury. While it has been a disappointing season for Bitadze, the final week of action could end up being his best stretch, should Carter be forced to miss additional time. Assuming that is the case, managers should view Bitadze as a strong stream candidate.

Embiid racked up 34 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 16-19 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and four blocks in 39 minutes during Monday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.

Embiid turned in a strong performance on the offensive end after missing Saturday's game against Detroit for rest purposes. He also recorded his second straight double-double with the help of a strong night on the boards, but his impressive final line wasn't quite enough to help Philly secure a victory. Embiid is averaging 28.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.2 blocks over his last five outings.

Suggs racked up 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 123-107 victory over the Pistons.

Suggs recorded his third double-double of the season, including a season-high 12 assists. When healthy, Suggs has been a revelation this season, putting up top-50 value through 54 appearances, averaging 13.7 points, 5.6 assists, 1.9 steals ad 2.0 three-pointers. At this point in his career, ongoing injury concerns are the only thing holding him back from being a regular top-60 target.

Black accumulated 14 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 15 minutes during Monday's 123-107 victory over the Pistons.

Black returned to the court for the first time in the past 17 games, having been sidelined due to an abdominal injury. While it has been a breakout campaign for Black, it should be noted that much of his production came when others around him were also injured. Given the length of his absence, expect to see Black playing limited minutes for the remainder of the regular season.

Thompson finished with eight points (4-5 FG), three rebounds, six assists and three blocks over 31 minutes during Monday's 123-107 loss to Orlando.

Thompson was passive on the offensive end, a trend that has hampered him all season. However, he did manage to record at least three blocks for the second time in his past three games, continuing what has been a strong season on the defensive end. Expect him to continue in a similar role for the remainder of the season, and likely into next season as well.