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Slawson generated 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 37 minutes Wednesday in the Pacers' 127-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.

With Indiana holding out seven players for Wednesday's contest, Slawson entered the starting five for the second time in three games and came through with a magnificent all-around line for those that streamed him into fantasy lineups or used him in DFS. After converting on an unsustainably low 27.3 percent of his field-goal attempts through his first four games with the Pacers, Slawson enjoyed some positive regression Wednesday and coupled his improved shooting with strong outputs in the defensive categories. While he shouldn't be counted on to provide this level of offensive production moving forward, Slawson -- who has averaged 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals in 37 games in the G League this season -- could prove to be a major asset in the defensive categories if he's able to maintain a regular 25-plus-minute role for the banged-up Pacers. Fantasy managers should bear in mind, however, that Slawson will have some limited availability moving forward while he's signed to a two-way contract; he's eligible to play in eight of the Pacers' remaining 12 contests.

The Heat are planning to release Rozier in the near future, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Chiang expects this to be done in the coming weeks and notes that Rozier will not be on the postseason roster. He's been away from the team since being arrested back in October as part of a federal investigation related to sports gambling.

The Pistons confirmed Thursday that Cunningham has been diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's win over the Wizards due to what the Pistons initially believed was a back spasm, but further testing on the two-time All-Star revealed a lung issue. Though the Pistons will see where Cunningham is at on the health front in two weeks before updating his availability for the remainder of the season, Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier Thursday that Detroit is more optimistic that the 24-year-old will be available for the start of the playoffs, which begin April 18. In the meantime, Daniss Jenkins is expected to replace Cunningham in the starting five, while supporting players such as Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert and Marcus Sasser could take on larger roles.

Konchar (calf) accumulated three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 147-111 loss to Minnesota.

Konchar returned from a three-game absence due to a left calf injury and saw a modest workload. Since being acquired from the Grizzlies in early February, the defensive-minded forward has appeared in 14 games for Utah and is averaging 2.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 steals, 1.9 assists and 0.8 blocks in 23.2 minutes.

Sexton (fibula) notched 14 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 139-109 loss to the Raptors.

Sexton fared well in his return from a four-game absence due to a left fibular head contusion. He'll likely be a key part of the second unit going forward, but Sexton could struggle to reach the 20-minute mark with any regularity if the Bulls end up getting Anfernee Simons (wrist) back from injury at any point over the final few weeks of the season.

Queen contributed 14 points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 win over the Clippers.

Queen continues to play a reduced role off the bench, but he made the most of his minutes Wednesday. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 18.6 minutes with 7.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers.

Bey finished with 25 points (10-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 win over the Clippers.

Bey has been a key part of New Orleans all season and has put together a solid fantasy campaign thus far. Through 63 games, he's on pace to return eighth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.

Miller closed Wednesday's 124-109 loss to the Pelicans with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes.

Miller is gaining momentum for the Clippers and has been red-hot off the bench. Over his last four outings, he's shooting 62.5 percent from the field with averages of 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes per contest.

Collins posted 18 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 loss to the Pelicans.

Collins continues to play at a high level for the Clippers. Over his last three games, he's shooting 50.0 percent from the field with averages of 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 23.3 minutes per game. His minutes could trend up after recently dealing with a neck injury.

Garland produced 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 loss to the Pelicans.

Garland played through a questionable tag Wednesday for the front end of this back-to-back set, and a maintenance day could be on the table Thursday. Since joining the Clippers, he's averaging 19.0 points, 6.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 3.4 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes per contest.