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Another game, another complete stat line for White, who has recorded one in four straight and five of his last six outings. Over the past two weeks, he has provided 3rd-round per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, sitting just outside the top 25 in the latter. With Jrue Holiday’s production tailing off, White is of added importance to the Celtics and fantasy managers who have him rostered. Holiday finished Thursday’s loss with six points (3-of-8 FGs), one rebound, four assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 29 minutes.

Brown still is not physically able to return to game action, so he won’t play on Thursday. His continued absence has ensured that young players like Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will be able to play starters’ minutes in their current roles.

Thursday’s game will be the fourth Poeltl misses due to his strained groin. Jonathan Mogbo should remain in the starting lineup, but Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk are better streaming options despite coming off the bench.

Shead was a late scratch for Monday’s loss to the Knicks, with his absence freeing up additional minutes for fellow rookie Ja’Kobe Walter. While he isn’t a “must-add” player yet, Walter will have added fantasy value down the line, as the Raptors do not look like a playoff team.

With KJ Martin (foot) sidelined by a stress reaction, Caleb Martin (no relation) moves into the starting lineup. KJ will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so Caleb deserves streaming consideration in deep leagues. That’s the lone change to Philadelphia’s starting lineup.

Drummond is out after injuring his thumb during Monday’s win over the Spurs. His absence means more time off the bench for Guerschon Yabusele as Joel Embiid’s backup.