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Filipowski has missed Utah’s last seven games. Late last week, the team sent him to their G League affiliate to get in some practice time. If he’s cleared to play against the Kings, fantasy managers should not expect too much from Filipowski regarding playing time. Micah Potter has played rotation minutes in the rookie’s absence but hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.

Both players were initially listed as questionable on the second night of a back-to-back, but they will be able to suit up. Domantas Sabonis is still questionable, so Lyles may take on some extra minutes if Sabonis is sidelined.

Council IV’s spot in the rotation has been inconsistent, but he has scored in double figures in three of their last four games. Guerschon Yabusele and KJ Martin should take on a few extra minutes if he misses this game.

DFS missed their last game, which allowed Noah Clowney to slide into the starting unit. If Finney-Smith remains sidelined, Clowney should get another start, though he wasn’t very productive in Saturday’s loss. Jalen Wilson would also see a few extra minutes off the bench.

Saric was initially listed as doubtful, but there is now a chance that he returns to the lineup for the first time in a month. However, outside of a few spot starts, he hasn’t impacted fantasy basketball much this sesason. DeAndre Jordan may lose out on a few minutes, but that’s it.

Embiid sat out the second leg of the back-to-back on Saturday, which allowed Andre Drummond to start in his place. Embiid will be back for this matchup, which means that Drummond will return to a reserve role, and Guerschon Yabusele will lose out on some minutes.

Richardson will miss another game, but his continued absence won’t have an impact on the team’s rotation or fantasy basketball.

Love missed their last game, which allowed Kel’el Ware to produce eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 14 minutes off the bench. Love’s expected return will likely cut into Ware’s minutes, but that shouldn’t impact many fantasy leagues.

Butler missed their last game, which allowed Dru Smith to move into the starting unit. However, Terry Rozier ended up receiving the biggest fantasy boost, as he scored 23 points in 33 minutes. If Butler is back, Smith will return to a reserve role.

The injuries continue to pile up for Orlando. Wagner exited early from Saturday night’s game because of the knee injury, and he will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Goga Bitadze and Wendell Carter Jr. will fill out extra minutes at center, giving both of them a strong boost in fantasy value.

Lyles played for the first time in almost a month on Saturday, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he is ultimately ruled out for this game on the second night of a back-to-back. His minutes will be divided among the starters, so his absence won’t impact fantasy basketball.