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Selected with the final pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, Hukporti started his summer league debut on Saturday. He was solid as a rebounder, but the more experienced Dmytro Skapintsev (nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot in 20 minutes) played more minutes off the bench. Hukporti is on a two-way contract, and the Knicks not filling the void left by Isaiah Hartenstein at this point in the offseason could open the door for Ariel to fight for rotation minutes, especially if New York does not re-sign Precious Achiuwa.

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.

Trevelin Queen has started in Orlando’s last two games, but he will be replaced by Black in this game. Queen won’t be worth rostering, but as a starter, Black should play a large enough role to be worth streaming.