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While Grant continues to provide minimal value as a rebounder, averaging 3.5 boards per game, Sunday’s effort was one of his best of the season. He grabbed six in Phoenix, two shy of his season-high and the first time Grant’s recorded that many boards in a game since November 20. While Grant is ranked just outside the top 100 in 9-cat formats, the production in categories outside of points and 3-pointers limits his fantasy ceiling. Portland plays twice during Week 8, beginning with Denver on Thursday.

Lyles has missed Sacramento’s last ten games, most recently experiencing some soreness in his calf on the morning of Thursday’s loss to the Lakers. If he remains sidelined, the Kings will continue to ask Domantas Sabonis to play heavy minutes in the middle, going small when their star center needs a break.

Murray returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing one game due to his ankle, playing 35 minutes in a loss to the Lakers. If he cannot play in Saturday’s rematch, Doug McDermott is the likely replacement in the starting lineup. While McDermott is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start, he should not be rostered otherwise.

After injuring his groin during Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, Booker will miss at least one game. His absence boosts the fantasy values of Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen, with the former being the better streaming choice.

Bol’s availability does not impact fantasy basketball. He is out of the rotation most nights and can be left on the waiver wire in most leagues.

Hood-Schifino will remain on the bench for another game. He isn’t in the rotation most nights, so this will not impact fantasy basketball.

James and Davis routinely appear on the Lakers’ injury report, but the former did miss two games last week. Dalton Knecht and Gabe Vincent replaced James in the lineup for those games, with the latter being the more likely choice if needed on Saturday. As for Davis, a potential absence would push Christian Koloko up on the depth chart.

Despite the leg injury, Hachimura played 37 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Kings. The probable tag suggests he will be available for Saturday’s rematch, occupying his usual place in the starting lineup.

With Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined, Green will fill the void in the starting lineup. An effective perimeter shooter, the role change allows Green to do more regarding playmaking. Look for Delon Wright to play rotation minutes off the bench due to the lack of a true point guard.

Wade moves into the starting lineup with Isaac Okoro sidelined with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. However, his fantasy value may not receive much of a boost, as Max Strus will make his season debut off the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.

Ingles has not appeared in a game since November 17, and his continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball or the Timberwolves’ rotation.