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After dominating for the G League champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers last season, the 2019 first-round pick has torn it up in Summer League, averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 boards, 3.5 dimes and 1.5 stocks in two games. We wouldn’t count on him being a fantasy factor this season, especially on a team as loaded as Boston.

No surprise here as Giannis was listed as probable with the knee injury. The 30-year-old power forward has played the last two games while also being listed on the injury report with a knee injury. Expect the Greek Freak to take on his usual heavy workload again Saturday.

Ighodaro’s absence, combined with Jusuf Nurkic serving the final game of his three-game suspension, leaves the Suns light on options in the post. Mason Plumlee will remain in the starting lineup and may have to play more than usual due to the absences.

Jones turned out to be on the wrong side of questionable as he popped up on the injury report Saturday afternoon with an illness. The 28-year-old point guard will miss the game against the Pacers with Devin Booker likely to take on more playmaking responsibilities. Royce O’Neale could also find himself back in the starting lineup with Jones out.

Beal is available after exiting Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies during the first half. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. However, it’s possible that Ryan Dunn will start since the Suns will be without Tyus Jones (illness).

Vincent has missed the Lakers’ last three games, and Sunday would push that number to four. His absence has freed up rotation minutes for recent addition Shake Milton, who is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues.

Collins has missed the last five games with a hip injury. The 27-year-old power forward’s return will send Johnny Juzang back to the bench while Walker Kessler’s usage will take a hit.

Davis returned to the lineup on Friday, playing 37 minutes in the Lakers’ win over Atlanta. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available for Sunday night. If not, Jaxson Hayes would receive the starting nod, with Christian Koloko re-entering the rotation as his backup.

LeBron hasn’t missed a game yet this week and is set to play again Sunday against the Rockets. His last missed game was last Saturday, though he was dealing with an illness, not injury management. Expect James to suit up and have his normal workload Sunday.

The Nets are without Cameron Johnson, Cam Thomas, and Ben Simmons for Saturday’s game. With Russell, Keon Johnson, Wilson, and Claxton being holdovers from Thursday’s starting lineup, Williams moves into the lineup to complete the quintet. Cameron Johnson will miss at least three games, so Ziaire may have value in deeper leagues for Week 11.