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Shumpert, Landry Fields and J.R. Smith are all going to share minutes going forward, meaning all of them are going to take a fantasy hit when healthy.

Brown is set to return from a two-game layoff to take part in a huge interconference matchup against OKC. The Celtics wing should bump Sam Hauser to the bench in his first game back.

Jordan Clarkson has already been ruled out so George’s absence could make Utah’s backcourt very thin. Isaiah Collier could be in for a spot start if the Jazz’s starting point guard can’t go.

The Jazz will be exceedingly thing in this matchup, as Lauri Markannen has been ruled out as well. Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier are in line to get boosts in playing time against Orlando.

Markkanen unexpectedly popped up on the injury report after scoring 15 points against the Heat on Saturday. Johnny Juzang will be one of Utah’s top options to step in as a starter in Markkanen’s place.

With Jalen Johnson (shoulder) sitting out the second game of Atlanta’s back-to-back, Krejci received the starting nod against the Clippers. He hit a few 3-pointers, but that was about it regarding value. Garrison Mathews was more productive off the bench, hitting four triples and finishing with 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 25 minutes. With Johnson likely returning for Tuesday’s game against the Jazz, there’s no need to add Krejci or Mathews. The latter offers greater streaming value when the Hawks are shorthanded.

Hunter began Saturday’s game in his usual reserve role, but the need for more offense led to him moving into the lineup to start the third quarter. Making that move permanent would likely require Jalen Johnson to be sidelined for an extended period, as he was unavailable for Saturday’s game. Johnson should be back for Tuesday’s game in Utah, so look for Hunter to retain his usual role.

Young recorded his 24th double-double of the season on Saturday, and he did so while committing just three turnovers. The Hawks point guard has been responsible for three turnovers or less in four of his last six games, representing a step in the right direction. Averaging 4.4 turnovers per game for the season, Young has been responsible for 3.6 over the past two weeks, so he’s provided top-20 value in 9-cat formats during this stretch. The Hawks play three games during Week 11, beginning with the Jazz on Tuesday.

Before Saturday’s game, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. will rotate starts now that Kawhi Leonard is back, with the matchup dictating the decision. Due to a need to account for Atlanta’s on-ball pressure, Dunn received the nod on Saturday, but early foul trouble led to Jones’ number being called earlier than expected. Jones (12 points, three rebounds, and three steals in 22 minutes) was more productive, but he and Dunn stand to take hits to their already-low fantasy values with Leonard in the lineup.

Powell and Kawhi Leonard shared the court for the first time this season, as the latter was making his long-awaited return from offseason knee surgery. Powell still got his scoring opportunities and points, with the 16 field goal attempts being one less than his average for the season. If anything, scoring may become more manageable for Powell, with teams having to devote their defensive attention to Leonard and James Harden. With Leonard due to be under a minutes restriction for the foreseeable future, Powell’s fantasy value should hold steady. The Clippers play three games during Week 11.

Zubac recorded his 23rd double-double of the season on Saturday, matching his total from the 2023-24 campaign. Kawhi Leonard making his season debut helped the other Clippers on the floor, as his “gravity” makes it easier for players to get into spots where they can be successful. Zubac shot over 80% from the field and grabbed 18 rebounds, two shy of his season-high. Fantasy managers with Zubac rostered should not be concerned about his value with Leonard in the lineup.