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Anthony has missed Orlando’s last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup.

Williams is set to miss his third straight game with an illness. Luke Kennard figures to see additional minutes with Williams out, though with the Grizzlies’ deep rotation of players that doesn’t necessarily make him fantasy-relevant in standard leagues.

Toppin has yet to appear in a game since joining the Hawks on a two-way deal; his most recent performance was on February 1 as a member of the Knicks. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball.

Young is once again considered probable due to right Achilles tendinitis. Fantasy managers should expect to see him in the lineup on Saturday, as the injury has not negatively impacted Young’s play.

Robinson missed Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers as he’s still not ready to play both halves of a back-to-back. With the Knicks having multiple days off before Saturday’s matchup against the Hawks, expect the 27-year-old center to be available. Precious Achiuwa will fill in if Robinson is out.

Payne has missed New York’s last four games with a sprained ankle. With Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride also out, Delon Wright and Tyler Kolek have handled the point guard responsibilities. If Payne and Brunson are available on Saturday, there won’t be much to gain from rostering Wright or Kolek in most leagues.

Brunson hasn’t played since the beginning of March after spraining his ankle in an overtime game against the Lakers. The 28-year-old point guard is now questionable Saturday against the Hawks. Brunson will return to the starting lineup when he’s ready, cutting into Delon Wright and Tyler Kolek’s minutes.

While McBride did participate in Friday’s practice, he is not ready to return from his strained groin. He’ll sit out Saturday’s game, but the Knicks will return home to host the Suns on Sunday. With Jalen Brunson and Cameron Payne questionable, the team’s point guard rotation could receive much-needed depth and talent on Saturday.

Rozier will be available on Saturday after missing Thursday’s loss to the Grizzlies. He’ll give the Heat additional perimeter depth, but Rozier has been a significant disappointment in fantasy basketball this season. He’s still rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too high considering the lackluster production.

Payton II has missed about a week with a torn ligament in his left thumb. The 32-year-old shooting guard missed Thursday’s game against the Lakers, but has been upgraded to questionable Friday and the Warriors are hoping he’s able to return. Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters everyone on the injury report would be available against the Nuggets. Payton II offers minimal fantasy value when healthy.

Curry continues to deal with a pelvic contusion while Butler has a forearm injury. While both players are listed as questionable, which implies a legitimate chance to miss the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters that everyone will be available against the Nuggets.