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Key

While Key will be available on Tuesday, there’s no guarantee he’ll see any action. He isn’t in the rotation when the Nuggets are whole.

Hopefully, Key will be able to rejoin his teammates soon. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation when available.

Key’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he has not been in the Nuggets rotation when available. Hopefully, he will not be away from the team for too long.

Available to play after sitting out Thursday’s win over Washington, Key isn’t in the rotation when healthy. His return will not impact fantasy basketball.

Key being sidelined will not impact fantasy basketball, as he isn’t in the rotation when healthy.

Not drafted after completing his college career at Seton Hall, Rhoden camped with the Trail Blazers but was waived on October 12. He has since played with the Hawks’ G League affiliate, averaging 13.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.1 3-pointers per game. To free up a spot for Rhoden, the Pistons have waived Braxton Key.

Key closed out last season with some strong performances as a rookie but has only appeared in two games this season. He’s unlikely to see many minutes and will be on the active roster simply as depth due to Stewart’s injury.

Hayes has been solid off the bench in the preseason, including putting up 20 points and seven assists on Tuesday. Braxton Key and Rodney McGruder should get some extra minutes in this game, but neither should take away from Hayes’ playing time in the regular season. Hayes is more of a target in deeper leagues, and there’s no reason to think that this injury should impact his status for their season opener at this point.

Key started the second half for Saddiq Bey, as the Pistons opted to bench their core guys for the second half. Key has stepped in for the Pistons and been very solid for them since joining the team a couple weeks ago. In April, Key is averaging 10.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and a block in 23.8 minutes per game. He’s really made his case to stick around the team next season.

Bagley will miss his third straight while Olynyk will be taking his second maintenance day in his last three games, and we very well may not see either guy again this season. Isaiah Stewart should benefit with this news but he’s been awful in three straight, while Braxton Key and Isaiah Livers could continue to make some silly season noise.