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Finney-Smith was back in the lineup after missing Thursday’s win over the Bucks with a left calf contusion. He didn’t shoot the ball well, but the veteran forward did grab nine rebounds. Noah Clowney, who started for Finney-Smith on Thursday, played 24 minutes against the Spurs before his ejection during the fourth quarter. Finney-Smith’s name has come up in trade rumors, as he has the skill set many playoff-bound teams can use.

The continued absences of Dillingham and Garza will not impact fantasy basketball, as neither is a consistent member of the Timberwolves rotation when healthy.

Carrington is available after hitting the back of his head on the court during Monday’s loss to the Knicks. The rookie guard will remain in the rotation, but his fantasy ceiling is lower with Jordan Poole (hip) available to play.

Poole is back after a two-game absence, which means Malcolm Brogdon returns to the bench. Brogdon is a deep-league option at best when used in a reserve role.

Brown played 25 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Raptors, but his playing time had more to do with the nature of the game (125-71, Celtics) than his shoulder. If Brown cannot play, Sam Hauser may move into the starting lineup alongside Jayson Tatum. Hauser can provide points and 3-pointers when allowed to start.

Porzingis has missed Boston’s last three games, and Al Horford has replaced him in the starting lineup. With the Celtics visiting the Rockets on Friday, fantasy managers should prepare for Porzingis and Horford missing one of the following two games. If KP plays against Minnesota, don’t be surprised if Horford sits.

Walter popped up on the injury report as questionable with a sprained finger, but will ultimately suit up Wednesday. He has a chance to see additional minutes with RJ Barrett (illness) out.

Barrett missed practice Monday and didn’t travel with the team to Boston for Tuesday’s game. He’ll miss his second game in a row with an illness Wednesday. With Barrett out, Ja’Kobe Walter could see additional minutes, though his usage might remain in check with Immanuel Quickley (elbow) returning.

Dick is back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics. His return means Ja’Kobe Walter will head to the bench, where the rookie offers minimal fantasy value. While Walter will have value later in the season, as the Raptors are unlikely to be a playoff team, that isn’t the case right now.

Quickley is back after tearing a ligament in his elbow on November 10. The 25-year-old shooting guard has only appeared in three games this season. While Quickley will be back in action against the Nets, he’s said to be on a minutes restriction so fantasy managers can tread lightly.

Suggs injured his wrist Sunday against the Nets and didn’t return, but it’s no surprise he’s available Wednesday after he was listed as probable. With Anthony Black (back) out, Cole Anthony will serve as Orlando’s backup point guard.