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Filipowski is trending toward being available for Sunday’s game, which would be his first action since November 21. He’ll provide added depth off the bench, with Micah Potter being the player most likely to lose out on minutes if the rookie plays.

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.

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.