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Wembanyama closed Saturday's 139-122 win over the Kings with 28 points (11-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal in 30 minutes.

Wembanyama was excellent for the Spurs in this win, and he continues to play at an extremely high level now that he's completely healthy. His performance will probably be remembered by an impressive windmill dunk late in the fourth quarter, but it was also the best example of how impactful he can be on both ends of the court when he's engaged. This was the fourth time Wembanyama surpassed the 25-point mark in his last six appearances.

Dillingham posted two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over eight minutes during Saturday's 126-110 loss to the Pistons.

Dillingham played no more than 10 minutes for the second straight game, with Chicago continuing to tinker with its backcourt rotation. In five games since arriving in Chicago, Dillingham has averaged just 7.8 points and 1.4 steals per game, leaving him well off the fantasy radar.

Smith posted 15 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 25 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 loss to Detroit.

Smith was productive again despite the loss, although his playing time remains a little underwhelming. He continues to deal with an ongoing calf issue, limiting him to just four appearances in the past nine games. While the production was certainly more than adequate, perhaps the biggest news to come out of Chicago was the fact that Zach Collins is going to miss the remainder of the season due to toe surgery. For those rostering Smith, this should eliminate any concerns there were regarding his starting role.

Buzelis amassed 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, six blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 loss to Detroit.

Despite yet another Bulls loss, Buzelis turned in a strong two-way performance, including a career-high six blocks. After a somewhat frustrating start to the season, the sophomore has now played at least 30 minutes in 10 of the past 14 games, seemingly earning the trust of head coach Billy Donovan. During that time, Buzelis has averaged 14.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers, good enough for top-90 value.

Green had two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.

Green continues to put up modest production, logging no more than 20 minutes for the 17th straight game. With the Pistons rolling out a relatively healthy lineup, Green's role is simply that of a depth piece. At best, fantasy managers could consider him for streaming purposes when in desperate need of steals.

Reed notched 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over Chicago.

Reed shifted back to the bench with Jalen Duren returning from a two-game suspension. Despite the demotion, Reed still managed to put up a solid performance, continuing what has been a fantastic two-week period. In four games during that span, he has averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 combined steals and blocks, good enough for top 20 value in nine-category leagues.

Duren amassed 26 points (12-20 FG, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.

Duren returned following a two-game suspension, making light work of Chicago's underpowered frontcourt. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, with Duren scoring 26 points, the most he has put up since Dec 22. While the suspension was far from ideal, the extended break could end up being a positive when it comes to his playing time down the stretch. Now fully rested and refreshed, look for Duren to continue his breakout season as the Pistons push for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Hawkins registered zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in one minute during Saturday's 126-111 win over the 76ers.

Hawkins continues to be used sparingly off the bench, having logged a total of just 11 minutes in the past 13 games. After an intriguing sophomore season during which he averaged 10.8 points per game, Hawkins has seen his role diminish this season, putting up just 4.1 points in 13.3 minutes per game.

Poole contributed 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 126-111 win over the 76ers.

Poole remained in the rotation Saturday, scoring 23 points in the process, the most he has scored since Dec 31. After being out of the rotation for nine straight games, he has now logged at least 24 minutes in two consecutive contests. It's hard to get an exact read on what is happening with the rotation, but assuming he continues to play a meaningful role, he could be worth a speculative pickup, specifically for those needing points and threes.

Jordan amassed six points (2-3 FG, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds and four blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-111 victory over the 76ers.

After not touching an NBA court since Oct 29, Jordan was thrust into the starting lineup Saturday. Not only did he log a season-high 31 minutes, but he rewarded anyone who took a chance on him by gobbling up a game-high 15 rebounds to go with four blocked shots. It's unlikely Jordan will put up these type of numbers consistently, but he appears to still have the ability to crash the boards and make an impact on defense.