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Moreland

He signed a deal with the Raptors in April last year to make him playoff eligible, but Moreland has rarely made an impact. Even if he doesn’t make the team, a strong camp could help him get back with the team later in the season if the Thunder do sell off players like Steven Adams.

Moreland signed a 10-day contract with the Raps back in March and averaged 2.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 10.3 minutes in three games. He’ll be playoff eligible for Toronto.

Moreland was inked to an emergency 10-day deal in the wake of Serge Ibaka’s three-game suspension. “I kind of like the way he plays,” said coach Nick Nurse. “I liked him in training camp. I think he’s not gonna get you 20 [points] but you might use some physicality, he might grab some boards.” It’s nice to see Moreland earning some NBA minutes but he’s unlikely to stay on the Raptors’ roster and doesn’t have any fantasy appeal.

The Raptors just signed him to a 10-day yesterday, but Moreland likely won’t see enough minutes unless both Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka are out.

It’s easy to explain this one with Serge Ibaka on a suspension, so Moreland will provide some emergency depth there. Chris Boucher is still expected to be in the rotation.

Moreland should be able to land a deal with another NBA club, but he’s irrelevant in fantasy hoops.

Holmes was forced to the sidelines on Monday due to a stomach bug, but him getting through shootaround is an encouraging sign regarding his status for tonight’s game against the 76ers. If he is able to get back out there, Dragan Bender and Erik Moreland could be headed for DNP-CDs.

If Holmes can’t give it a go tonight, Eric Moreland will pick up most of his minutes, but that means very little in fantasy hoops. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tip-off.

Suns coach Igor Kokoskov said he views Moreland as “somebody who can help us not just as a practice player, but can help this group.” Kokoskov said Phoenix was competing with other teams to sign the free agent PF/C, adding, “If he’s ready to help us, [he can] give us some minutes.” Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes are splitting center minutes and Phoenix hasn’t been afraid to go small, so fantasy owners should monitor Moreland from a distance.

Moreland will give the Suns additional depth at center behind rookie Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes. While a solid rebounder and shot-blocker, the Oregon State product doesn’t provide much value from a fantasy standpoint.