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The 2023-24 season was Brissett’s first in Boston, and it could be his last based on the reported decision to decline his player option. The former Pacer had a limited role for the NBA champions, appearing in 56 games and averaging 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 11.5 minutes. Those averages were the lowest for Brissett since his rookie season as a Toronto Raptor.

Simmons continues to benefit after the Nets traded Dennis Schroder to the Warriors. The 28-year-old point guard had 10 assists in the loss to the Jazz Saturday, though he did also turn the ball over six times in 29 minutes. Simmons will continue to operate as Brooklyn’s primary playmaker while Cam Thomas is still out.

Sexton had just three turnovers in 33 minutes, a marked improvement over his performance Thursday night when he had a career-high 10 turnovers. Sexton has only had two games with at least five turnovers this season and he bounced back Saturday, showing the 10-turnover game was an aberration.

Typical John Collins game. The 27-year-old power forward had just 13 points on 13 shots and didn’t make any of his three 3-point attempts, but still managed to record a double-double. He’s crushing in fantasy this year, but there’s still risk that he’s shutdown towards the end of the season given Utah’s poor record.

Williams hasn’t been much of a fantasy asset in recent years, so solid nights like Saturday can be frustrating. He only played 22 minutes against the Celtics, as the Bulls continue to manage Williams’ workload for health reasons. The issue for the few fantasy managers who have him rostered: will there be a point when he plays starters’ minutes? Chicago also has Matas Buzelis (nine points, one rebound, two assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 20 minutes), and the rookie will need his minutes as well. Fantasy managers should hold off on adding Williams after Saturday’s performance.