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Maxey’s workload is still being managed, which resulted in him only playing 27 minutes in this game. However, the Nets didn’t really have any answers for him. He shot an incredibly high percentage and led the team in assists without turning the ball over. Maxey’s first game back was a quieter one, but this performance was one of his best of the season. Efficiency was an issue early on this season with Joel Embiid and Paul George out, but the emergence of Jared McCain has made things a bit easier for Maxey. He’ll look to close out the week with another strong performance on Sunday against the Clippers.

Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for an “unnecessary flail” during Friday’s win over the Mavericks. The NBA announced Saturday that the foul was upheld and thus Gobert has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his seventh flagrant foul point of the regular season. The 33-year-old center will serve his suspension Sunday against the 76ers. Naz Reid or Joan Beringer could move into the starting lineup in Gobert’s absence. While Reid has fantasy value either way, Beringer is only relevant if he’s starting.

Highsmith signed a multiyear deal with the Suns earlier this week. The 29-year-old hasn’t played at all this season after offseason knee surgery. Highsmith will continue the rehabilitation process for two to three more weeks, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated.

Booker sustained a right hip strain during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs and will miss one week, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated. With Booker sidelined, Jordan Goodwin could move into the starting lineup.

Smith played 18 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Knicks as he served as Paul Reed’s backup with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended. With Duren’s suspension over now, Smith will likely fall out of the Pistons’ usual rotation.

Anderson will continue to have an increased role with Santi Aldama (knee) out, but only if he’s available himself. The 32-year-old forward is questionable with a knee injury of his own. Anderson is only worth streaming in deeper formats if he’s starting.

Clayton has missed the last three games with a right calf contusion. He at least has a chance to return Saturday given his questionable listing. Cam Spencer and Javon Small could see more minutes if Clayton is out again, though neither are worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Coward hurt his knee in the Grizzlies’ last game before the All-Star break and ended up missing Friday’s game against the Jazz with the same injury. The team is holding the 22-year-old guard out again Saturday. Taylor Hendricks started and had nine points and nine rebounds in Coward’s absence Friday.

Aldama is still dealing with right knee injury management, which has resulted in him appearing in one game over the last three weeks. Lawson Lovering started and had 11 points and 11 rebounds against the Jazz Friday in Aldama’s absence.

Missi is set to miss his third game in a row with a calf injury. Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney figure to take on the center duties for New Orleans in Missi’s absence, though neither are worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Murphy hurt his shoulder in the Pelicans’ final game before the All-Star break and is now set to miss the first two games of the second half of the season. Jeremiah Fears figures to start and have a higher fantasy ceiling with Murphy sidelined.