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Williams played 28 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to New York, and he was one of the players entrusted with guarding Jalen Brunson. If Williams cannot play in the rematch, fellow reserves Keon Johnson and Shake Milton may pick up additional minutes. However, neither would be worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.

The Bulls are again without Patrick Williams, who is out with a foot injury. However, Dosunmu will fill the void in the starting lineup rather than Torrey Craig, who started Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks. Atlanta doesn’t have a forward as physical as Giannis Antetokounmpo, which likely factored into the decision to start Dosunmu.

McBride has missed New York’s last four games, and the Knicks have changed the injury description from inflammation to patella femoral syndrome. Cameron Payne will figure more prominently within the bench rotation if McBride cannot return on Saturday. While Tyler Kolek will also be in the rotation, the rookie hasn’t played the minutes needed to achieve fantasy relevance.

Clarkson missed their last game, which resulted in extra minutes for Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang. None of them are safe options, but they should all have a role if Clarkson remains out. Collier had six assists in 24 minutes, while Bruce Sensabaugh scored 18 in 22 minutes on Thursday.

Ingram and Muphy are back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Cavaliers, which pushes Brandon Boston Jr. and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to the bench. Also in the starting lineup is Theis, who steps in for the injured Yves Missi (shoulder).

Kessler has missed the team’s last six games, which has allowed Kyle Filipowski to see some starts in his place. However, he has been ruled out for Saturday’s game. Drew Eubanks would likely start if Kessler remains out, though he should play a large role off the bench anyway.

Filipowski injured his ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs and did not return. How impactful his continued absence would be depends on the availability of Walker Kessler, who’s questionable for Saturday. If both sit, Drew Eubanks will have additional value.

Both players will be available, though Grant hasn’t missed a game yet this season, so that won’t impact much. Simons will be back after missing their last three games, and with Scoot Henderson out, Dalano Banton will play a large role off the bench, even if he won’t get the starting nod.

Johnson has been a late-round player in standard leagues this season, but a potential absence would be more impactful if Devin Vassell (knee) remained sidelined. Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley may pick up additional minutes off the bench, but neither would be worth streaming.

Vassell has missed the last three games, but after missing time to start the season, he still hasn’t been part of the team’s starting unit. If he makes his return this weekend, he may continue to play a reserve role, which would limit Malaki Branham’s minutes.

Wemby has missed San Antonio’s last three games, and Zach Collins has replaced him in the starting lineup. Collins’ streaming value takes a significant hit with Wembanyama on the court, while Charles Bassey may drop from the rotation entirely.