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Watford and Williams were initially probable for Sunday’s game, so their status upgrades were expected. They’ll provide depth off the bench, and neither is a must-roster player in most fantasy leagues.

Both wings will remain sidelined for this game, and there isn’t a clear timeline for a return for either. With no changes to who is available for this upcoming game, rookie Ja’Kobe Walter may be in line for another start.

The injury report for Denver’s game against the Clippers on Sunday hasn’t been released yet, but there is a chance that Gordon is able to play in that one. If not, his next opportunity to return to the lineup will come on Tuesday against the Warriors. Whenever Gordon makes his return, Peyton Watson will be pushed to the bench and will lose his value as a streamer.

Both players haven’t seen the floor over the team’s last few games. Their absences won’t have an impact on the team’s rotation or on fantasy basketball.

Micic is dealing with a knee issue, but it shouldn’t keep him out of the lineup on the second night of a back-to-back. With LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann both sidelined for at least two weeks, Micic should be a reliable source of assists for the foreseeable future.

Richards has been sidelined since the fifth game of the year, which has left Moussa Diabate as the primary center option. There is a chance that Richards returns to the lineup this weekend, which would likely cut into Diabate’s minutes and could force him to play a reserve role. However, with Mark Williams still sidelined, both Diabate and Richards should see plenty of minutes.

Young is still managing this Achilles issue, but it has only forced him to miss one game this season. On the second night of a back-to-back, Young should still see his normal workload after posting a 21/11 double-double on Friday.

On the second night of a back-to-back, Bogdanovic may sit out to help manage the hamstring injury that forced him to miss time early on this season. If he has to sit, Garrison Mathews should pour in some triples in an extended role.

Ball missed Friday’s game against New York, and now he’s set to be out until at least mid-December. This is a re-evaluation period, so it doesn’t mean that he’ll return immediately after two weeks. Tre Mann, who has been dealing with a back issue, has been diagnosed with disc irritation and will also be re-evaluated in two weeks. That means Vasilije Micic should be the starting point guard for the foreseeable future. He had nine points and eights assists in 31 minutes as a starter on Friday.

Hayes re-injured his right ankle on Tuesday and has missed the Lakers’ last two games since then. Christian Koloko will be the backup center until Hayes returns, but he won’t see enough minutes to be worthy of a roster spot in fantasy hoops.

Jackson is a late addition to the injury report, but he hasn’t played a significant role this year. His potential absence will not have an impact on the team’s rotation.