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Harper ended with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 win over the Rockets.

The rookie first-rounder is settling in nicely as the Spurs' sixth man, but Harper's fantasy upside is capped while De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are healthy. Over his last eight appearances, Harper has averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 24.1 minutes per game while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor.

Williams (quadriceps) provided five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound and one block in 17 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 loss to the Kings.

Williams returned from a four-game absence due to a right quad strain and made a limited impact off the bench. As long as the Bulls are at close to full health, Williams may have difficulty pushing past 20 minutes with much regularity.

Smith (calf) registered four points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 loss to Sacramento.

Back in action Sunday after a five-game absence due to a right calf strain, Smith saw a modest workload off the bench. It's unclear if Smith will reclaim the starting center spot from Guerschon Yabusele (22 minutes) once he's further removed from the calf injury, but both players received similar playing time Sunday.

Eason finished with two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 loss to San Antonio.

That's now four games in a row in single-digit scoring for Eason, who played fewer minutes than Reed Sheppard on Sunday. Fantasy managers should remain patient with Eason while he continues to start, but he has just averaged 6.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.6 minutes per tilt in his last seven games while shooting a poor 35.2 percent from the floor.

Highsmith finished Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Hornets with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.

With Grayson Allen (knee) joining Jordan Goodwin (calf), Mark Williams (foot) and Dillon Brooks (hand) on the sideline Sunday, Highsmith was able to crack the Phoenix rotation for what was his season debut. After completing his recovery from August surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Highsmith was cleared to play at the beginning of the month, but he went unused in coach's decisions in the Suns' previous three contests. Assuming Allen is available for the Suns' next game Tuesday in Milwaukee, Highsmith could find himself back outside of the rotation. Even if Highsmith maintains a regular spot on the second unit, his low usage rate will effectively keep him off the fantasy radar.

Vassell accumulated five points (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 victory over Houston.

The five points tied Vassell's second-lowest total on the year, but the swingman remains worth holding in the majority of fantasy leagues. Over his last eight appearances, Vassell has averaged 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.5 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from deep.

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

That's now three late additions to the Utah injury report due to an illness Monday, so it's possible an ailment is spreading around the team. John Konchar and Brice Sensabaugh would both be more involved on the wing for the Jazz if Bailey is unable to suit up.

Wade (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Wade returned from a three-game absence Sunday and logged 21 minutes with seven points and three rebounds. His ankle responded well, and the Cavaliers are anticipating that he will play the second leg of the back-to-back set.

Allen is out for Monday's game against the 76ers with right knee tendonitis.

Allen is missing a second consecutive contest, and it's unclear if the star big man has resumed practicing. Evan Mobley will likely start at center again, while Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson should both play an expanded role in Allen's absence, making both players worthy of streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.

Edgecombe (back) is out for Monday's game against Cleveland.

Edgecombe was unable to shake a questionable tag and will be sidelined for a third straight game. The 76ers will be very shorthanded, so guys like Cameron Payne, Quentin Grimes and Jabari Walker could see expanded roles. Edgecombe's next chance to suit up will come during the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back set against Memphis on Tuesday.