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Since returning from an extended absence with a shoulder injury, Jones has been much more involved on offense. He scored at least 20 points just three times last season, but he has reached that mark twice in the six games since returning. He has had to shoulder more of the offensive workload due to the injuries to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, but it also helps having Dejounte Murray to run the offense. Jones didn’t get any defensive stats in this game, but that was the first time that has happened this season, so it isn’t that he has had to sacrifice on that end to supply offense.

Jackson is good to go and should hold his usual place in the starting lineup. However, the second-year wing rarely plays starters’ minutes, so there’s little need to consider rostering him in most leagues.

As expected, Giannis is good to go despite a knee issue that had lingered for quite some time. He’ll take on his usual workload, likely matching up with Victor Wembanyama for most of Wednesday’s game.

The Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard for Wednesday’s game. He left the team due to the wildfires in Los Angeles County, which forced his family to evacuate. As a result, the Clippers will return to the lineup used when Leonard was recovering from offseason knee surgery, with Jones starting at the four.

Zion Williamson is not playing after making his first appearance in nearly two months on Tuesday. The void he leaves in the starting lineup will be filled by Robinson-Earl, who offers minimum value as a deep-league streamer. The other four starters are unchanged.

Jones’ status does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Jokic also missed Tuesday’s game against the Celtics with an illness. Dario Saric started at center, though DeAndre Jordan played a few more minutes off the bench. Neither were effective enough to recommend using as streamers.

Okongwu’s availability for Thursday night is uncertain, but he has appeared in Atlanta’s last five games. If he cannot play against the Suns, Dominick Barlow may be pressed into action as Clint Capela’s backup. There’s no need to stream Barlow.

Johnson is set to miss his third start game as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. Garrison Matthews will be back in the rotation with Johnson out, though he’s proven to be a volatile streamer off the bench.

Bogdanovic has played in two of Atlanta’s last three games, sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Clippers due to it being the second of a back-to-back. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available in Phoenix, providing depth and scoring off the bench.

Young continues to be listed as probable with an Achilles injury, though he hasn’t missed any games lately. Unless he suffers a setback, expect the 26-year-old point guard to suit up again Thursday and play without limitations.