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A late addition to the injury report, Kuminga has officially been ruled out for Saturday’s game. Kyle Anderson should pick up minutes off the bench, but there isn’t much to be gained from streaming him in this spot.

One game removed from scoring 39 points in an overtime loss to the Rockets, Maxey put up 28 more on Saturday. And while Paul George didn’t have the best night in his first game back from a knee injury, his presence helped open things up for the 76ers guard. If Philadelphia can achieve some semblance of good health for an extended period, Maxey’s efficiency should improve.

In a move that was a bit surprising, McCain was moved to the bench in favor of Paul George while Kelly Oubre Jr. (14/6/1/2/1 with two 3-pointers in 31 minutes) remained in the starting lineup. The good news for fantasy managers who have the rookie rostered is that he still played 28 minutes. The negative was the production, with McCain scoring just seven points. Stay patient with him, especially considering the 76ers’ injury woes this season.

Saturday’s game was George’s first since November 20, so it’s unsurprising that his minutes weren’t what they usually are. The nature of the contest also conspired to get him a little more time on the bench, as the 76ers took a 20-point lead into the fourth quarter. Philadelphia plays four games during the first portion of Week 7, but it includes a back-to-back. We’ll see if that limits George to three games or if he’s made available for both legs of the Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back.

Wong’s signing has been prompted by injuries to LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann. The former will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Wong gives the Hornets another option on the perimeter, but Vasilije Micic and KJ Simpson will be the top two options at point guard. To complete Wong’s signing, the Hornets must waive someone, with Jared Rhoden expected to be that player.

Micic logged 31 and 34 minutes in the two games the Hornets played without the injured LaMelo Ball (calf). With Tre Mann (back) also sidelined, Micic will play plenty of minutes for the foreseeable future. Another player worth watching is Cody Martin, who finished Saturday’s loss with 12 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes off the bench.

Saturday night was Richards’ first game action since November 1, and he played 25 minutes before fouling out. His return means fewer minutes for Moussa Diabate, who logged 23 and finished Saturday’s loss with three points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one blocked shot. While Diabate’s worth holding onto in deep leagues where Richards isn’t available, Nick is the player fantasy managers should target ahead of Week 7. Charlotte plays four of its six games during the first half of Week 7, which spans two weeks in Yahoo leagues due to the NBA Cup.