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Carlson

Carlson spent the past two seasons with the Thunder, where he appeared in 74 regular-season games. His playing time was limited, but when given a good chunk of minutes down the stretch of the most recent regular season, he produced quality numbers and showed potential as a floor-spacing big. His path to fantasy relevancy is very far away, but a new situation with the Trail Blazers could present more opportunities.

Carlson got a second straight start, and he was incredibly productive in both. He contributed 49 points, 22 rebounds, six blocks and eight triples as a starter over the last two games. Carlson is on a two-way deal, and he spent most of the season in the G League. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both healthy, Carlson won’t see the floor much outside of blowouts during the playoffs.

Carlson has appeared in 72 games over the last two seasons with the Thunder, but hasn’t distinguished himself very much in his 9.1 minutes per game. That changed on Friday as he played 37 minutes and had a great game against the Nuggets. Carlson had 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. He’s still buried on the depth chart when the Thunder’s regulars are healthy and active.

Dort, who needs to play in one more game to be eligible for postseason honors, is the lone starter available for Friday’s game. Of the four replacements, McCain and Wiggins offer the highest ceilings for those in active fantasy leagues.

Due to a back injury, Carlson has been out since February 25. His return will not affect fantasy basketball, as Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams are also available for Monday’s game.

Carlson’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams available.

Carlson will miss another game as he continues to recover from a back injury. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

Carlson’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.

Carlson has not been guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy, even when the Thunder have been down a more prominent frontcourt option. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

Carlson’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, even with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out and Chet Holmgren (illness) questionable for Monday’s game. Jaylin Williams remains the next man up in the frontcourt and should get another start.