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The Bulls are without Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic, leaving White as the lone holdover in the starting lineup. Among the replacements, Craig and Green are the ones worth a look in active fantasy leagues.

Isaac totaled 14 points, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks before leaving the game with leg cramps in the fourth quarter.

Mann injured his finger during Tuesday’s win over Portland. After undergoing surgery, he’ll miss at least three weeks before being re-evaluated. Mann hasn’t been much of a fantasy asset this season, but his absence frees up additional minutes for Amir Coffey and Jordan Miller.

While the right ankle issue has landed Wiggins on the last few injury reports, he has not missed a game. If he can play, there will be more scoring opportunities with Stephen Curry (knee) ruled out. Thursday’s game is the first of a back-to-back for the Warriors, so this could be a case where Wiggins plays against Houston but not against Minnesota the following night.

Thursday’s game will be the second Green misses due to calf tightness. However, during a radio interview, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that he doesn’t expect this injury to sideline the forward for too long. Jonathan Kuminga will remain in the starting lineup, which boosts his fantasy value.

Curry will sit out the first game of Golden State’s home back-to-back as they host the Timberwolves on Friday. His absence frees up scoring opportunities throughout the lineup, with Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield being two players well-positioned to benefit. Both players’ production has tailed off some recently; Curry’s absence could serve as a catalyst.

VanVleet played 38 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Kings but suffered a knee contusion at some point. If he cannot play, Amen Thompson is the likely replacement in the starting lineup. He’s already rostered in over 80% of Yahoo leagues, and Reed Sheppard is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Injured during Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, Green is not on the injury report for Thursday’s game. He’ll take on his usual role within the Rockets’ starting lineup, but the ball may be in Green’s hands more if Fred VanVleet (questionable) cannot play.

The Rockets will be without a key member of their bench rotation on Thursday, as Eason has entered the league’s concussion protocol. Jae’Sean Tate may pick up additional minutes off the bench after not checking into Tuesday’s loss to the Kings until late, but he isn’t worth the streaming risk in most leagues.

Hood-Schifino isn’t in the rotation on most nights when healthy. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball.

A game-time decision for Wednesday’s game, Richardson should slide into the back end of the Heat rotation. He’s unlikely to get the run needed to impact fantasy basketball.