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Karl will reportedly join a D-League coaching staff according to Pick and will officially end his NBA career with averages 2.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists. He hasn’t played in the league since the 2009-10 season, so it goes without saying that fantasy owners can skip to the next blurb.

After enduring a stretch in which he scored 15 points or fewer in four straight games, Bridges was more productive on Friday. However, an aggressive start to the second quarter was countered by periods in which he had little impact offensively. And with Jalen Brunson (ankle) out at least two weeks, the Knicks need a more consistent Bridges on the court. From a fantasy standpoint, he has been underwhelming this season. But the Brunson injury gives Bridges an opportunity to be more aggressive offensively and turn things around. The Knicks are off until Monday when they begin a three-game Week 19 in Sacramento.

Friday’s game was the first the Knicks played since Jalen Brunson sprained his right ankle during Thursday’s overtime loss to the Lakers. While McBride’s assist production was solid against the Clippers, he had a rough night shooting the basketball. Missing all four of his two-point attempts, the Knicks guard was 2-of-9 from three. Even with the Knicks only playing three games during Week 19, the circumstances make McBride a player worth streaming in deep leagues. Unfortunately, he can be erratic as a shooter.

After three consecutive games in which he scored 17 points, Booker exploded in Denver. He’s scored 30 points or more on three occasions since the All-Star break, but the assist production stands out. As one of the top 20 players in eight-cat formats, Booker has averaged 8.0 assists per game since the break. The decision to replace Tyus Jones with Bradley Beal has raised Booker’s fantasy ceiling, as he’s spending more time on the ball as a playmaker. And that has to please those who have him rostered heading into the fantasy playoffs.

Durant has scored 26 points or more in three straight and five of his last six outings. Included in Friday’s performance was a corner three at the buzzer to force overtime. Since the All-Star break, the 15-time All-Star has been a top 20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Durant has been a top-10 player in both formats this season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 19. Clearly, the 36-year-old sniper still has plenty left in the tank.