Donovan Mitchell has 25 points in loss vs. Heat

After a rough 2025-26 campaign, Braun’s start to this season was rough. However, he has had some solid performances, and this was one of his best. His biggest improvement from last season has been on the defensive end, as he has been one of the best sources of steals so far this season. He hasn’t shot the ball as efficiently as he has in previous seasons, but he has made up for it on defense and will look to keep it going entering a four-game week.

Murray has had an excellent season, but he has really picked things up over their last three games, averaging 30.3 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 blocks and 3.0 triples per game while shooting 60.3 percent from the floor. He is averaging a block per game this season and has exactly two in three straight, but after averaging 0.4 swats per game last season, that mark will regress as the season continues. Still, it has been a fantastic start to the season for him, and with a four-game week coming up, he should continue to thrive for fantasy managers.

It was a slow start to the year for Jokić, but he is starting to pick things up, especially over the last three games, where he has averaged 26.0 points, 11.7 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game while shooting 58.8 percent from the floor. The main improvement has been in his shooting percentage, as he is still at 51 percent on the season, which is well below his mark in recent years. This was the third time they’ve played the Pelicans this season, and while they did win all three, this was the only game where Jokić didn’t finish with a triple-double. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, they don’t play New Orleans again until April.

Gafford exited with a stinger, so there’s no reason to think this will be a lengthy absence for him. Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama should take on extra minutes to close out this game.

Clark played just three minutes in the first half before his early departure. Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon Jr. will take on extra minutes in the second half with Clark unavailable.

Jackson played just three minutes before a foot injury ended his night. Taylor Hendricks should take on extra minutes with both Jackson and Jerami Grant (head) unavailable.

This will be a seventh straight absence for Williams, with no end in sight. Aday Mara should continue to start alongside Isaiah Hartenstein down low.

Nembhard has been starting at point guard with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) out. If he’s unavailable, T.J. McConnell will fill out some of those minutes, though his season high for minutes is 17. He may surpass that, but Braden Smith will likely have to help fill the void as well.

Miller will be back following a two-game absence with a hip strain. Sion James has been starting in his place, so he will likely return to the bench with Miller back in the mix.

Mitchell could be back following a two-game absence. Alex Caruso started in his first absence, while Kenrich Williams got the nod on Friday. Williams would likely start again if Mitchell remains out.