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With Nick Richards and Mark Williams both healthy, Diabate’s role has been too small for him to impact fantasy basketball. He’ll be back after a two-game absence, but he will only play a minor role.

Toppin spent some time in the locker room after injuring his ankle during the first quarter of Thursday’s game. He has since returned to game action, which is obviously good news for the Pacers and fantasy managers.

Booker and Allen will miss another game, with the former’s absence being far more impactful on fantasy basketball. Royce O’Neale will remain in the starting lineup until Booker returns, and he is worth rostering for the time being.

Already dealing with a left calf contusion, Payton suffered a mild strain of the same calf during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers. He’ll be re-evaluated in one week, meaning GPII will miss at least three games, beginning with Friday’s game against the Clippers. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but it will free up added minutes for Moses Moody.

Olynyk will make his first start of the season on Thursday, replacing Jonathan Mogbo. Olynyk gives Toronto a little more size, which is key with the Grizzlies starting Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey. The other four Raptors starters are unchanged.

Toppin played three first-quarter minutes before exiting with what the Pacers have announced to be a sprained ankle. If he cannot return, starter Myles Turner and fellow reserve Jarace Walker will need to play more minutes.

Bol’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation when healthy.

Finney-Smith may have said Thursday afternoon that he planned to play, but the Nets have decided otherwise. Noah Clowney will remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming until DFS returns.

The Bulls are without multiple rotation players, including starter Ayo Dosunmu. Terry will replace him in the starting lineup, giving him a shot at achieving fantasy relevance in the short term. However, he’s only worth streaming consideration in deep leagues, and the same can be said for Talen Horton-Tucker.

Murphy and Green are good to go for Thursday’s game, with the former’s status being more important to fantasy managers. Murphy will be an offensive focal point for the Pelicans, who remain without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. Green will be in the rotation but is not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.