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Silas will provide another body at camp, but with three point guards already on the roster on guaranteed deals, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to snag a spot on the regular-season roster.

Bilateral back soreness forced Podziemski to exit Thursday’s win over the Nets during the second quarter. Gui Santos replaced him in the lineup to begin the third quarter of that game and could be in line for a start. However, Podziemski missing time would have a more significant impact on Buddy Hield’s fantasy value, even if he continues to come off the bench.

The Thunder are without multiple rotation players due to either injury or rest. As a result, this quintet will start together for the first time this season. Wiggins and Joe offer the highest ceilings, but both Williamses (Kenrich and Jaylin) are also worth a look in deep leagues.

The Heat are without Alec Burks for Friday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Larsson will fill the void and is worth a look in deep leagues because the Heat are shorthanded on the wings. The other change is Herro, whose return from an illness pushes the ineffective Terry Rozier to the bench.

Rollins is back with the team after missing Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks for personal reasons. His addition to the lineup gives the Bucks another option on the wings, but the third-year guard is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.

Quickley, Walter and Barnes are the holdovers from the five who started Tuesday’s win over the Magic. Lawson and Robinson will fill in for RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, and they’re worth streaming with the Raptors down to 10 available players.

Exum returns after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks, but he won’t replace Christie in the starting lineup. Spencer Dinwiddie, who struggled against Milwaukee, heads to the bench instead. Due to frontcourt injuries, the Mavericks will employ a center-less lineup with Edwards at the five.

Sexton and Kessler are back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Wizards, pushing Johnny Juzang and Kyle Filipowski to the bench. However, Juzang and Filipowski will figure prominently within the rotation despite coming off the bench, so hold onto them.

Brown’s absence will leave the Pelicans down a rotation wing, which may mean playing time for Jamal Cain. Cain does not need to be rostered in fantasy leagues.