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Thompson’s contract negotiations with the Dubs hit a standstill last week and it appears like the two sides won’t be able to come to an agreement on a deal. The sharpshooter has drawn interest from several teams looking to add outside shooting and playoff experience. The Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks stand out as frontrunners.

Powell was not available for Saturday’s loss to the Bulls for personal reasons. Myron Gardner filled the resulting void in the starting lineup, recording a double-double in his first career start. While that may be enough to get him another start if Powell remains out, Gardner played 23 minutes to Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 32 on Saturday.

Due to a right hip impingement, Jović is unlikely to play on Sunday. He logged 15 minutes off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, not enough time to have an impact on fantasy basketball. Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio are all available; they’ll likely absorb the minutes that would have gone to Jović.

Harden will not be available for Sunday’s game for personal reasons. His absence leaves a massive hole in the Clippers’ lineup, especially given the team’s lack of point guards. Kris Dunn’s playing time will likely increase after he logged 25 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets. Also, Kawhi Leonard is likely to spend more time on the ball initiating offense.

Westbrook will miss a third consecutive game due to soreness in his right foot. With the Kings reportedly trading Dennis Schröder to the Cavaliers, Westbrook’s absence opens the door for Nique Clifford to move into the starting lineup. While he hasn’t been a consistently productive player, the rookie guard could prove valuable during the silly season.

James will not be available for Sunday’s game after initially being listed as questionable. His absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, and there may have been even fewer minutes available to the second-year guard due to Austin Reaves’ potential return from a strained calf.

White and Vučević were held out of Saturday’s win over the Heat, with the former still having his workload managed due to a lingering calf injury. Both will be back in the starting lineup for Sunday’s rematch. While Vučević’s situation is straightforward, as his return pushes Patrick Williams to the bench, White’s is not. Kevin Huerter (back) is questionable; if he can play, either Red Velvet or Ayo Dosunmu will be replaced by White.

Smith will miss both ends of the Bulls’ road back-to-back in Miami as he continues to deal with right calf tightness. With Nikola Vučević (rest) also out on Saturday, Patrick Williams moved into the starting lineup and played 34 minutes. Vooch is not on the injury report for Sunday, so Williams will return to the bench.

Reath recently underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot to address a stress fracture, so he will not help the Hawks address their post depth woes. The draft capital is the “prize” for the Hawks in this transaction. The future second-round picks are a 2027 pick from Portland and a 2030 pick via New York.

From a percentage standpoint, Krejčí has been one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters this season, making 42.3 percent of his 5.2 attempts per game. And he’s had some big moments, most notably a November 10 win over the Clippers in which he hit eight three-pointers. That said, Krejčí’s move to Portland does not move the needle in fantasy basketball. Also, the trade calls into question the Trail Blazers’ plans for Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko, two two-way contract players approaching their respective 50-game limits. Portland may not be done wheeling and dealing before Thursday’s trade deadline.

Huerter, who started and played 22 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Heat, is dealing with lower back spasms. With Coby White removed from the injury report after not playing on Saturday, he’ll be in the starting lineup regardless of Huerter’s availability.