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Dick may have missed all four of his 3-point attempts, but the 2023 first-round pick was productive in other ways. He recorded a double-double, leading the Raptors in points and rebounds while dishing out six assists. Gradey’s role once the games count remains to be seen, but he’s capable of helping provide the spacing that franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes needs to operate offensively. The second-year wing has gotten stronger physically, evident in his willingness to attack the defense off the dribble on Saturday.

Collier, who recorded 27 points and 11 assists in Thursday’s win over the Wizards, is away from the team for personal reasons. Keyonte George (ankle) is off the injury report, so he’ll take on his usual duties as Utah’s starting point guard.

Walsh has been on the back end of the Celtics’ rotation recently, and that was before Jayson Tatum was cleared to make his season debut on Friday. Walsh’s absence will not significantly affect fantasy basketball.

Thompson is good to go after initially being questionable with an adductor injury. This will be the first time that the veteran wing has been available for both games of a back-to-back since mid-January.

Williams is back after missing Thursday’s loss to the Magic with a quad injury. The 26-year-old should have a normal workload as a reserve guard.

Ingles is back with the team after missing Thursday’s win over the Raptors for personal reasons. His availability won’t affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation on most nights.

Bagley is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a neck injury and there’s no timetable for his return. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) also out Friday, Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington should see additional minutes at center.

Anderson, who has played 14 and 15 minutes in his last two games, is dealing with a sore right knee. If he can’t play on Saturday, his absence frees up minutes on the back end of the Timberwolves’ rotation. In the game preceding Anderson’s return to Minnesota, head coach Chris Finch went with an eight-man rotation instead of nine.

Gafford is missing the second game of a back-to-back as he continues to manage an ankle injury. With Marvin Bagley III (neck) also out, expect P.J. Washington and Dwight Powell to see additional minutes at center.

The expectation of many was that Tatum would start, and head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed that during his pregame availability. However, he did not know if Tatum’s minutes would be restricted. Either Baylor Scheierman or Sam Hauser will come off the bench.

An eye injury forced Holland’s premature exit from Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, resulting in a few more minutes for fellow reserve Kevin Huerter. Holland’s absence from the injury report means that he’s good to go for Saturday.