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Saturday’s game will be the third missed by Clarkson, while Filipowski will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest. Both players have provided late-round fantasy value this season, with Clarkson’s absence more impactful. John Collins’ return counters Filipowski’s continued absence, so the Jazz will be fine there.

Doncic has missed Dallas’ last two games, with Spencer Dinwiddie filling the void in the starting lineup. While Dinwiddie’s season-long fantasy hasn’t been attractive, he’s worth streaming in deep leagues as long as Doncic is out.

A late addition to the injury report, Craig did not play against the Celtics on Saturday. A continued absence for the veteran wing would not impact fantasy basketball.

Giddey has missed Chicago’s last two games, resulting in Patrick Williams moving into the starting lineup. Williams’ fantasy value hasn’t improved much with the promotion, and that’s unlikely to change if Giddey returns on Monday.

Sheppard is officially available for Sunday’s game, with Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expressing surprise that the second-year wing was on the injury report. Sheppard will provide depth on the wings but is unlikely to have the role that would make him fantasy-relevant.

Middleton made his first start of the season on Saturday, playing 24 minutes in a win over the Wizards. He was effective, and Damian Lillard’s absence meant more playmaking opportunities for Middleton. He isn’t his vintage self, but the Bucks wing is approaching the point where he provides solid value to managers who stashed him in an IL+ slot to begin the season.

Not in the rotation when healthy, Livingston’s status does not impact fantasy basketball. He’s appeared in three games for the Bucks this season.

Antetokounmpo did not play in Saturday’s win over the Wizards, resulting in Bobby Portis moving into the starting lineup. Portis had one of the best games of his career against Washington, and another absence for Giannis would make BP a player worth streaming in shallow leagues. He’s already rostered in most standard leagues.

Lillard appears likely to miss a third straight game, which pushes Ryan Rollins onto the streaming radar in deep leagues. After not playing in Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Rollins started against the Wizards and was effective. Lillard’s absence also boosts Khris Middleton’s value as a playmaker, as he dished out eight assists in 24 minutes on Saturday.

Hauser has missed Boston’s last two games, resulting in more minutes for fellow reserve Payton Pritchard. Pritchard should already be rostered in most standard leagues, but the additional minutes have made him worthwhile in shallower formats for the time being.

Mitchell is back after sitting out Thursday’s game against the Nets. His return likely means fewer rotation minutes for rookie Jamal Shead, who played 26 against Brooklyn. That will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Shead is not productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.