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Factoring in luxury tax ramifications, the deal will save the Lakers $10 million. It also clears a valuable roster spot for L.A., who have decent depth at center after signing Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan this summer. It appears Gasol’s playing days in the NBA are over, as Wojnarowski reports Gasol and Grizzlies “will work together” and waive him, which will allow the big man to remain in Spain with his family. Gasol made three All-Star games in his storied carer, was named the NBA Defensive Player of Year, and won an NBA championship.

Antetokounmpo lived at the free throw line in a blowout loss and left a lot of points at the charity stripe. His scoring and shooting efficiency are all-time highs and he’s consistently been an elite fantasy player all 2024-25.

Adebayo has now recorded four double-doubles in his previous five games. While the big man’s scoring is down, his rebounding and playmaking has been strong alongside his defense.

Herro has scored 31 points twice in three December outings and matched his second-highest total for three-pointers made in a contest. The Heat guard has blossomed in into Miami’s leading scorer.

Davis snapped his double-double streak and shot under 30% from the field for a second consecutive contest. He’s put up poor numbers against a pair of highly-touted defensive centers and has faded after getting off to a strong start to the year.

McCain was back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, and the rookie was Philadelphia’s best performer by a considerable margin. The 24 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 22, when McCain dropped 30 on the Nets. Paul George (knee) should be available for Friday’s rematch with Orlando, which will likely drop McCain to the bench. He’s worth rostering regardless of role, but fantasy managers would be thrilled if McCain were moved into the starting lineup permanently.

Yabusele’s rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues, and he’s been solid on most nights this season. The value provided hasn’t been great, but the opportunity in front of the “Dancing Bear” makes him worth the risk in deep leagues. Yabusele’s minutes will be impacted most by Joel Embiid, who remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Maxey had a rough night from beyond the arc, missing all seven attempts. Add in four turnovers, the second time in four games he’s reached that number, and this was a disappointing performance from Maxey. The inconsistent availability of Paul George and Joel Embiid doesn’t help, but the 76ers (and fantasy managers) need Maxey to play better regardless of who’s on the court with him.

Rostered in 29% of Yahoo leagues, Oubre has been a fixture in the 76ers’ starting lineup outside of three mid-November games in which Caleb Martin replaced him. However, playing starters’ minutes hasn’t boosted Oubre’s fantasy value, as he remains ranked outside the top 150 in 9-cat formats. Even with Paul George and Joel Embiid dealing with their health issues, Oubre is a deep-league option at best.

While Suggs hasn’t shot the ball great recently, making 40.9% of his attempts over the past two weeks, the overall fantasy value remains solid. He’s been a top-100 player during this stretch and remains a top-75 player for the season. Orlando will play another game in Philadelphia on Saturday to conclude their current road trip.

Isaac was forced to exit Wednesday’s game to receive treatment for leg cramps, a welcome injury designation given his injury history. The negative was that he played as well as he has in any game this season before the exit. Even with the limited minutes, Isaac can be a valuable option in deep leagues. But the injuries have made him difficult to trust.