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With Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and Patrick McCaw all out, the Raptors had some minutes available to guys like Meeks who won’t see much time when the roster’s at full strength. The veteran guard made the most of his opportunity, shooting 66.7% from the field and also grabbing five rebounds in his 28 minutes on the floor. Meeks doesn’t have much fantasy value, but if the Raptors continue to rest guys ahead of the postseason he could see an increase in minutes on occasion.

No surprise here as Reaves was upgraded to probable early Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old shooting guard is dealing with a sprained ankle, but will suit up and play without limitations against the Grizzlies.

Carter injured his right shoulder as he attempted to strip Paolo Banchero of the basketball, immediately exiting the game. The positive is that it was his left shoulder that was operated on last summer, not the right. Carter’s absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but the Kings’ backcourt depth does take a hit.

Curry is one of many Hornets rotation players who will not be available for Sunday’s game. Nick Smith Jr. should play plenty against the Pelicans, but efficiency has been an issue for the second-year guard throughout the season. DaQuan Jeffries, who is in the starting lineup, should also play more out of necessity.

Williams continues to manage a foot injury. With the 23-year-old center out Sunday against the Pelicans, expect Jusuf Nurkic to take his place in the starting lineup. Nurkic is worthy of streaming consideration.

Salaun logged 24 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, with the absence of multiple rotation players resulting in more playing time for the rookie. Josh Okogie (hamstring) is probable for Sunday’s game and can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Salaun if the rookie cannot play.

GG Jackson was recalled from the Memphis Hustle while Yuki Kawamura, who is on a two-way contract, has been transferred to the Grizzlies. With Memphis dealing with some injuries, these moves were made to have more available players, but won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.

Okogie did not play in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserve Tidjane Salaun. Salaun is questionable with an ankle injury, so there’s no guarantee he’ll be available if Okogie remains out.

Green is dealing with a right AC joint sprain, hence his inclusion on the Bucks’ injury report. His absence would leave the Bucks light on bench options, which is highly important with Damian Lillard (calf) out indefinitely. Gary Trent Jr. will have added value if Green is unavailable.

Antetokounmpo is back on the Bucks’ injury report, but he is considered probable for Sunday. Fantasy managers should assume that he will play. If Giannis cannot play, Gary Trent Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr. will likely start, with Ryan Rollins being moved to the bench.

The Hawks continue to list Young as probable on the injury report with an Achilles tendon issue that he’s dealt with for most of the season. The 26-year-old point guard is likely to play and shouldn’t have a minutes restriction.