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Jahlil Okafor (bilateral knee soreness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Lakers. 


Feb 06   6:34 PM

Okafor hasn't been in the rotation when healthy, so his absence won't have an impact when it comes to fantasy basketball. 


David Nwaba (left ankle sprain) will play on Saturday against the Spurs.


Feb 06   6:34 PM

Nwaba will return for his first game since January 30th, which is great news for the Rockets, but probably shouldn't change much about your fantasy lineup. He ranks No. 151 of all players in 9-cat leagues. 


Onyeka Okongwu (left Achilles soreness) is available to play in Saturday's game vs. Toronto. 


Feb 06   6:34 PM

Okongwu will be on a limit of 16 minutes, which doesn't help matters when it comes to his fantasy value. Leave the rookie on the waiver wire. 


Danilo Gallinari's minutes limit has been increased to 25 minutes for Saturday's game vs. Toronto. 


Feb 06   6:34 PM

Gallinari played 21 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Mavericks, tallying 19 points, two rebounds, two assists, one block and two 3-pointers. Fantasy managers in need of 3-point production, especially in deeper leagues, would be wise to look into picking up Gallo as his minutes limit continues to increase. 


Naz Reid (right wrist strain) is probable to play against the Thunder on Saturday.


Feb 06   6:05 PM

Reid's coming off a solid performance on Friday night, scoring 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting with nine rebounds and a block in 28 minutes. There's no reason to believe he can't replicate that performance against OKC.


Juancho Hernangomez (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. the Thunder. 


Feb 06   6:05 PM

Hernangomez has been out for a lengthy stretch due to health and safety protocols, and conditioning is still a concern. While made available fro Friday's game against the Thunder, he was ultimately a DNP-CD. Even if Hernagomez is given the green light to play, don't expect much in the way of minutes or production. Leave him ont he waiver wire. 


Raul Neto (left groin strain) is questionable to play on Sunday against the Hornets.


Feb 06   6:05 PM

Initially, there was hope he'd be able to play on Friday, but he remained out with the injury that's kept him sidelined since Sunday. If he sits again, expect Ish Smith to see a boost in minutes.


Onyeka Okongwu (left Achilles soreness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. Toronto. 


Feb 06   6:05 PM

Okongwu, who hasn't played much this season due to injuries, was originally listed as out for Saturday's game. His status has been upgraded to questionable, but even if cleared to play, the rookie isn't worth rostering. 


Wayne Ellington is doubtful to play on Saturday against the Lakers due to a right calf strain. 


Feb 06   6:05 PM

Without Ellington, Saddiq Bey and Svi Mykhailiuk are in for more opportunities, but neither is a tremendous fantasy option. Bey scored 14 points with four rebounds, a block, and a steal on Friday without Ellington, and Mykhailiuk scored just five points in 15 minutes.


Lu Dort will play on Saturday against the Timberwolves despite left knee soreness. 


Feb 06   6:05 PM

Dort left Wednesday's game early, and he didn't play at all on Friday, but now he'll return for OKC. He'll be needed as the Thunder will be without Al Horford (rest), and could be without Isaiah Roby (foot soreness). As usual, his effectiveness in fantasy leagues will depend on his ability to knock down threes. 


Mitchell Robinson hit 3-of-4 shots for six points, one assist, 10 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks with four turnovers in a win over the Blazers on Saturday. 


Feb 06   5:24 PM

The turnovers were high, but this was an impressive defensive night for the big man. He had a hand on everything, and his interior presence helped keep the Blazers out of the paint. Robinson is ranked the No. 58 player in 9-cat leagues as an efficient scorer with a knack for blocks and steals.


RJ Barrett hit 8-of-14 shots and 2-of-2 3-pointers for 18 points, three assists, seven rebounds, and three turnovers in a win over the Blazers on Saturday.


Feb 06   5:24 PM

Barrett's really starting to find his niche in the Knicks' offense. Tom Thibodeau said Barrett was "in a good rhythm" last week, and he's right. He's shot 50% or better in four of his last six games and made 6-of-15 3-pointers in that span, averaging 18.8 points. He's not a top-100 fantasy player, and may not come anywhere close this season. But Barrett is showing glimpses of star player potential that could be more consistent years to come.


Julius Randle hit 7-of-16 shots, 2-of-4 3-pointers, and 6-of-8 free throws for 22 points, four assists, 11 rebounds with one turnover in a win over the Knicks on Saturday.


Feb 06   5:05 PM

It wasn't his best shooting night, but Randle still contributed 22 points and sunk two 3-pointers while turning the ball over just once in 39 minutes. That's super impressive considering he's a point-forward who's the focal point of the offense. He's a top-50 fantasy player for a reason.


Alec Burks hit 6-of-16 shots and 4-of-9 3-pointers for 16 points, one assist, eight rebounds, two steals, and two turnovers in a win over the Blazers on Saturday.


Feb 06   5:05 PM

After a quiet night on Wednesday scoring just three points on one made shot, Burks broke out of a slump with 16 points on 16 shots. He knocked down four 3-pointers, which was his most since playing the Blazers on January 24th, and his pair of steals were an added bonus. He might not be the stud fantasy player he was at the beginning of the season, but in spurts, he's been a quality scorer.


Facundo Campazzo won't play on Saturday against the Kings due to right knee soreness. 


Feb 06   4:45 PM

Campazzo had seen an uptick in minutes with Gary Harris and P.J. Dozier sidelined, but now he'll join the injury list alongside Jamal Murray (left knee soreness.) Monte Morris should see a lot of action with so many ball-handlers out for Denver.


Enes Kanter hit 6-of-10 shots, and 1-of-2 free throws for 13 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks with one turnover in a loss to the Knicks on Saturday.


Feb 06   4:16 PM

After going four games without a block, Kanter swatted four of them which is his second-best mark of the season. Saturday also marked his seventh consecutive double-double. Kanter's filled in nicely for the injured Jusuf Nurkic, and his fantasy value is at his highest. 


Anfernee Simons hit 4-of-8 shots, 3-of-6 3-pointers, and 1-of-1 free throws for 12 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal, and one turnover in a loss to the Knicks on Saturday.


Feb 06   3:52 PM

Simons was supposed to be on a minutes restriction because of an aggravated hamstring, but exceeded his usual time on the court, playing 18 minutes. He looked sharp, scoring as many shots from 3-point range on Saturday as he had in his last two combined.


Derrick Jones Jr. hit 1-of-3 shots, and 1-of-2 3-pointers for three points, one assist, and one turnover in a loss to the Knicks on Saturday.


Feb 06   3:52 PM

Jones Jr. returned after missing the Blazers' last four games but was on a minutes restriction due to the left foot strain. He played just 18 minutes and matched his lowest scoring total of the season. He clearly isn't at his best yet but it was good to see him on the court again.


Robert Covington hit 4-of-10 shots, 3-of-9 3-pointers, and 2-of-2 free throws for 13 points, one assist, 10 rebounds, two steals, and one block with one turnover in a loss to the Knicks on Saturday.


Feb 06   3:52 PM

This was the quintessential Covington performance fantasy managers have expected to see more frequently this season. He knocked down three triples and provided two steals and a block. The shooting specialist has only made two or more 3-point shots in a game three times in his last 10 appearances after averaging 2.1 per game last season. 


Jimmy Butler (left foot contusion) is probable for Sunday's game vs the Knicks.


Feb 06   3:32 PM

Butler's name popped up on the IR today but he's tagged as probable so chances are he will play. The Heat play at 1 PM ET on Sunday so check back tonight and tomorrow morning for an official word.


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