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  • LAC Point Guard #1
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    James Harden shot 12-of-24 from the field and 12-of-12 from the foul line in Saturday’s 127-117 win over Milwaukee, scoring 40 points with five rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
    Harden was sensational on Saturday, recording his third 40-point game of the season. The Beard took over after Kawhi Leonard subbed out with 3:45 remaining in the third. He would score 15 of his 17 third-quarter points in the final 3:35 of the period, then scored another 11 in the fourth. While Saturday’s game was his first with at least 30 points since December 19, Harden has been a top-20 player in 8-cat formats over the past month. The Clippers play four games during Week 14 with no back-to-backs, beginning with the Suns on Monday.
  • GSW Center #21
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    Quinten Post played 12 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks, accumulating five points (2-of-3 FGs), four rebounds, and one three-pointer.
    Post returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday, replacing Moses Moody. However, with Dallas starting the game without a center, the 7-footer out of Boston College didn’t provide much value. Draymond Green (13/5/5/3/2) played 31 minutes, with some of that time coming at the five, and veteran Kevon Looney (4/8/2/0/1) logged 15. With Wednesday’s game being the first of a back-to-back and the Warriors visiting Houston on Thursday, that may be a better matchup for Post. If Green or Looney don’t play, the rookie will be worth streaming in Golden State’s final game before the All-Star break.
  • GSW Point Guard #30
    Stephen Curry accounted for 25 points (9-of-23 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and four three-pointers in 37 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
    Curry’s streak of 30-point performances ended at four on Wednesday, and he shot below 50 percent from the field for the first time in three games. Over the past two weeks, he’s provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. The lone concern for fantasy managers in the short term is Curry’s availability for Thursday’s game against the Rockets, as it’s the final game before the All-Star break. Wednesday’s game had a late tip time, so Curry should be considered questionable for Thursday night.
  • GSW Small Forward #10
    Jimmy Butler finished Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks with 21 points (8-of-17 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, and one blocked shot in 35 minutes.
    Give the shorthanded Mavericks credit for doing a better job defending Butler without fouling than either of the teams he faced in his first two games as a Warrior. After attempting 28 free throws in wins over the Bulls and Bucks, Butler only attempted six on Wednesday. The overall stat line was good, so there isn’t much for fantasy managers to complain about. Butler has looked like a good fit, offering the dimension Golden State’s offense sorely lacked before his arrival. With Golden State visiting Houston on Thursday, Butler should be considered questionable.
  • DAL Shooting Guard #00
    Max Christie had 17 points (6-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one 3-pointer against the Warriors on Wednesday.
    Christie had his first start since coming over from the Lakers and had another good game. The 22-year-old shooting guard moved into the starting lineup with Dallas dealing with a few injuries. Still, Christie has played at least 30 minutes in all five games with the Mavs. He’s scored at least 15 points in all five games, hit at least three 3-pointers in three games and recorded at least one steal or block in five games. Add it all up and Christie should be rostered in all leagues going forward as he appears to have a solid role with Dallas.
  • DAL Shooting Guard #31
    Klay Thompson had 17 points (6-of-19 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and five 3-pointers against the Warriors on Wednesday.
    Thompson has now had five 3-pointers in back-to-back games and at least three 3-pointers in four of his last five games. Still, it’s not translating into many 20-point games as he’s scored at least 20 points just once in his last five games. While the Mavericks figure to count on Klay more in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade, the Anthony Davis injury will make it more difficult for Thompson to get open shots. Ultimately, he’s still a little too inconsistent for his role to be trusted in fantasy. There are other players who mostly provide points and threes that are better at it.
  • DAL Point Guard #11
    Kyrie Irving had 42 points (15-of-25 FGs), seven rebounds, one steal and seven 3-pointers in the Mavericks’ 111-107 victory over the Warriors on Wednesday.
    Irving has now scored at least 30 points in three of his last five games. The 32-year-old point guard is going to see heavy usage over the course of the rest of the season. The Mavericks are in a dire situation without Luka Doncic and with Anthony Davis out indefinitely. Relying heavily on Irving is their only path forward and his fantasy managers stand to benefit the most, though there will be some bumps in the road as defenses will begin to key on Kyrie.
  • POR Shooting Guard #1
    Anfernee Simons tallied 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, and three three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets.
    Simons led the Blazers with 26 points, less than half of Jamal Murray’s total (55). Over the past two weeks, Simons has provided seventh-round value in eight-cat formats. The concern for fantasy managers who have him rostered is a potential shutdown, especially with Portland facing a challenging climb to crack the top 10 in the West. Hold onto him for now, but fantasy managers must be ready to pivot to Scoot Henderson eventually.
  • POR Center #23
    Donovan Clingan finished Wednesday’s 132-121 loss to the Nuggets with 17 points (7-of-12 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 20 rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots in 31 minutes.
    Clingan was spectacular on Wednesday, making his first start since Portland lost Deandre Ayton to a strained left calf on Monday. The rookie recorded his third double-double and a career-high 20 rebounds, playing 31 effective minutes at high altitude. Even though Portland didn’t move either of its veteran centers at the trade deadline, Clingan will play plenty after the All-Star break. He’s one of the potential “silly season” stars who should be added now, even though the Blazers are off until after the break.
  • POR Small Forward #24
    Kris Murray shot 2-of-6 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, accounting for six points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two three-pointers in 20 minutes.
    Murray returned to action after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Nuggets with a left quad contusion, and he did so as a starter due to Jerami Grant being out. Unfortunately, the second-year forward did not provide much value outside of the assists and steals. Portland is done until after the All-Star break, so there’s no need to add Murray now. However, he’s one of the young players who may have added value during the “silly season.”
  • LAL Point Guard #77
    Luka Doncic had 16 points (6-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and three 3-pointers against the Jazz on Wednesday.
    Doncic played just 23 minutes as the Lakers continue to manage his minutes in just his second game since retiring from a calf injury. The 25-year-old point guard wasn’t great while he was out there. Doncic had 16 points on 13 shots including a 3-of-8 performance from behind the 3-point line. He also made just 1-of-5 free throw attempts. Look for Doncic to lose his minutes restriction in the second half of the season.