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Robinson underwent two separate surgeries on his left ankle during the 2023-24 season, the second occurring in mid-May after suffering a stress injury during the playoffs. At the time, it was reported that an update would be provided in 6-8 weeks. Given Begley’s recent update, there’s still work for Robinson to do rehab-wise before he’s given full on-court clearance. With Isaiah Hartenstein leaving in free agency, the Knicks need a healthy Robinson on the court as they look to contend in the East. As for his fantasy value, it will be difficult for managers to fully trust a player who appeared in 31 regular season games last season.

Caruso will miss a third consecutive game since suffering a strained right adductor during a January 19 win over the Cavaliers. Due to the injuries on the perimeter, more minutes have been available to Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace, with the latter being the superior fantasy option.

With Saturday’s matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves being postponed for 24 hours, the teams will face each other on consecutive nights. Melton has not played both ends of a back-to-back since returning from a torn ACL, so he’ll likely miss one of the next two. Pat Spencer may re-enter the rotation if Melton doesn’t play on Sunday.

Mitchell will miss a second consecutive game with a left shoulder injury. While Kasparas Jakučionis should get another start, he played 11 ineffective minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. There’s no need to consider streaming Jakučionis.

Queta is good to go for Saturday’s game, which is the second in as many nights for the Celtics. He played 28 minutes in Friday’s win over the Nets, though illness was a factor. Luka Garza may pick up a few additional minutes off the bench, but he isn’t worth streaming since Queta is playing.

Brown is good to go after logging 46 minutes in Friday’s double-overtime win over the Nets. With Derrick White (rest) back, Baylor Scheierman will head to the bench.

Sunday’s game will be the first of two in as many nights for the Warriors and Timberwolves, as the NBA postponed Saturday’s matchup. Given how his playing time has been handled this season, Horford will miss one of the two matchups with the Timberwolves.

The NBA’s decision to push Saturday’s game back a day has created a back-to-back, so a few of the Warriors’ veterans are back on the injury report. Curry did play both games of the Warriors’ most recent back-to-back (January 19-20), so he isn’t a lock to miss one of the two matchups with the Timberwolves. If he sits, the Warriors will have to rely even more on Brandin Podziemski, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield.

Ruled out for Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, Trent had fallen out of the Bucks’ rotation before his illness. However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out for at least four to six weeks, there may be room for Trent to offer some value. There’s no need to add him to fantasy rosters right now.

Cissé’s absence coincides with Daniel Gafford’s return from a sprained ankle. As a result, Gafford can absorb those minutes, at a minimum. Dwight Powell will remain in the rotation, but he hasn’t offered much fantasy value, whether he starts or comes off the bench.

Green did not play in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, which led to Gary Harris moving into the starting lineup and playing 28 minutes. Harris did not offer much production in that role, so there’s no need to consider streaming him if Green remains out.