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One of the players is Derrick Jones Jr., who tested positive on June 23. The other two players have tested positive in recent days -- their names aren’t being disclosed, but Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald writes they are both “rotation players.” The Heat will travel into the Orlando bubble without these players, and will be without them until their self-isolation is complete, they’ve passed two negative tests, and they’ve been cleared to play by a physician.

Reaves had his 3-point stroke going on Friday and made 6-of-10 attempts from behind the arc. He only made one other shot from the floor and didn’t have any free throw attempts, though he did contribute seven assists. Reaves had two turnovers and was +14 in 30 minutes in the 10-point victory. The Lakers will host the Raptors in their next game on Sunday.

Davis returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies. He didn’t miss a beat. Davis led the game with 31 points and was a +20 in 36 minutes in the 10-point victory. The only thing that can stop Davis this year is his health. The Lakers will host the Raptors on Sunday.

James followed up his 39-point performance without Anthony Davis in the lineup with another brilliant effort Friday. With Davis back in, James didn’t take as many shots, but still managed to record a triple-double. LeBron had only two turnovers and was +12 in the 10-point victory. The Lakers host the Raptors on Sunday.

Harden nearly had as many turnovers as assists, racking up seven on the night. By now, fantasy managers know what they’re getting from The Beard when he’s the unquestioned primary playmaker for a team. He’s close to a top-25 player in 9-cat formats and a top-10 option in turnover punt models. Harden will look to clean up the turnovers when the Clippers host the Raptors on Saturday.

As expected, Powell has flourished as one of the Clippers’ two primary perimeter scoring options. While Kawhi Leonard’s continued absence hasn’t been good for those who have him rostered, Powell’s fantasy value has skyrocketed. He’s providing top-25 fantasy value, which is an impressive rise for a player well off the radar last season. Managers who have Powell rostered may consider selling high, but the current state of the Clippers’ rotation makes him worth holding onto.

Making his second straight start, Jackson did not begin the third quarter on the floor due to a hip pointer suffered during the first half. He played two minutes in the fourth, but that isn’t enough time to do much. AJ Green (nine points and three 3-pointers in 26 minutes) started the third quarter and could be in the mix to start if Jackson is not available for Sunday’s game against the Celtics. Another option is Gary Trent Jr., provided he’s available after not playing on Friday.