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The Magic remain without Franz Wagner, and Gary Harris is also out for Wednesday’s game. As a result, Fultz remains in the starting lineup while Houstan fills the void left by Harris. Unless there’s a dire need for a few 3-pointers, fantasy managers in active leagues don’t need to stream Houstan.

Davis is good to go after a sprained left ankle forced him out of Wednesday’s win over the Warriors during the first half. The lone change to the starting lineup is Vincent, who replaces LeBron James (illness). Also of note is the return of backup point guard D’Angelo Russell.

O’Neale sprained his ankle after rejecting a Dennis Schroder layup attempt during the first half of Saturday’s game. His absence resulted in more playing time for Josh Okogie. With Devin Booker also sidelined, Okogie and Ryan Dunn (who started Saturday’s game) will have added value in the short term. Okogie offers a little more offensively, but Dunn may play more minutes.

Brogdon started Saturday’s game for the injured Jordan Poole, who did not play due to a hip contusion. The veteran guard did not take on a full starters’ workload, but the points, assists, and 3-pointers were solid. Brogdon did commit five turnovers, but that isn’t an area where he’s consistently struggled. Also benefitting from Poole’s absence was rookie Kyshawn George, who played 34 minutes and finished with 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, one block, and three 3-pointers. Both players will be worth streaming in deep leagues if Poole remains out for Monday’s rematch with the Knicks.

Coulibaly produced a complete stat line on Saturday, and the recent improvement in all-around production has boosted his fantasy value. Over the past three weeks, the second-year wing has provided top-60 per-game value in 9-cat formats. The Wizards play four games in Week 10, beginning with another home game against the Knicks on Monday.

Champagnie, who grew up in Brooklyn, put on a show against the Knicks on Saturday. He only missed two shots, and things could have gotten worse for New York. Washington went away from Champagnie offensively late in regulation, and the Knicks leaned on Jalen Brunson in overtime to take the win. Rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues, Champagnie has provided top 40 value since December 1. He’ll have value as long as the Wizards keep Kyle Kuzma out of the lineup.

Bridges continued his excellent December on Saturday, surpassing the 20-point mark for the sixth time this month. Since December 1, the Knicks wing has provided top 20 per-game value in 9-cat formats, averaging 22.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 3.2 3-pointers. Bridges has rewarded fantasy managers who refused to panic during his slow start to the season.

One night removed from scoring a season-high 23 points, Hart wasn’t as impactful as a scorer against the Wizards. However, he produced another double-double and seven assists and continues providing elite fantasy value. Fantasy managers willing to entertain the possibility of selling high should have a hefty asking price for Hart; he’s been that good.

Towns finished Saturday’s win with his 26th double-double of the season, and he scored at least 30 points in nine. The Knicks center avoided the early foul trouble that kept him in check during Friday’s win over the Magic, and the result was another dominant stat line. That’s the key for Towns, as few opponents have crafted a suitable answer for his offensive skill set.

Brunson didn’t score at all during the second quarter of Saturday’s game, yet still managed to produce his third 50-point game as a Knick. He’s now tied for second on the franchise’s list for 50-point games with Richie Guerin, two behind Bernard King. The Knicks once again struggled from three, but Brunson’s mastery of the mid-range made the difference in the nation’s capital. New York plays four games in Week 10, beginning with another road game against the Wizards on Monday.

The Mavericks are playing Saturday’s game without Naji Marshall and PJ Washington, who were suspended for their roles in a fight with Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic on Friday. Dinwiddie moves into the starting lineup for Marshall and can provide additional playmaking next to Irving. The other replacement is Kleber, who added value with Washington and Dereck Lively II out.