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Capela was initially questionable for Friday’s game against Minnesota, but he played despite the Hawks not having anything to play for. That’s also the case for Sunday’s game, so there’s no guarantee the veteran center does not play. If Capela sits, Bruno Fernando’s playing time will increase. He would be worth adding in active fantasy leagues.

Booker will miss a fifth straight game on Saturday, and Mike Budenholzer said that he still has “a little bit of a ways to go”. Booker could play against Memphis next Tuesday, and after that it would be in Indiana on Saturday. Until then, Royce O’Neale should continue to start and be worth streaming.

Gordon isn’t expected to miss 10 games like he did last month when he injured the same calf, but after re-injuring it on Christmas, he is expected to be sidelined for multiple games. Peyton Watson should return to the starting lineup and be a reliable streaming option.

Goerge has missed Utah’s last three games. In Thursday’s loss to Portland, rookie Isaiah Collier started at point guard. If George returns, Collier will be pushed to the bench, and Collin Sexton will have fewer opportunities to serve as the primary playmaker.

Svi Mykhailiuk and Isaiah Collier started in Utah’s last game, replacing Collins and Keyonte George (ankle). With both Collins and George questionable, Mykhailiuk and Collier would return to the bench if the typical starters are back, with Collier likely being the odd man out if only one returns. If they start again, both Mykhailiuk and Collier would be low-end streaming options.

While Clarkson played in five games before missing Thursday’s loss to Portland, he has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for a while. His return would give the Jazz bench a boost, especially if starter Keyonte George remains sidelined.

Milton and Wilson will replace Ben Simmons and Cam Johnson in the starting lineup, with the latter two sidelined for this game. DFS will also return to the starting lineup after missing their last three games, which will send Noah Clowney back to the bench.

Huff is back after a four-game absence, giving the Grizzlies another option in the frontcourt. While he should be in the rotation, it’s unlikely Huff gets the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Hauser will move into the starting with both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday sidelined for this game. He should play enough to knock down at least a handful of triples, though Payton Pritchard may end up playing a larger role off the bench.

Finney-Smith is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Bucks. DFS’s return means Noah Clowney will head to the bench, and his fantasy value will significantly decrease. Clowney does not have to be held in most leagues.

Alexander-Walker is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Timberwolves’ second unit, providing deep-league value at best.