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Before Saturday’s game, it was reported that Andre Drummond (toe) would miss at least another five games. That put him out of play for Week 22, which boosts Bona’s fantasy value. The rookie was very productive against the Heat, recording his second double-double and blocking three shots for the second straight game. Rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bona has provided top 50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Despite the 76ers playing three games during Week 22, now is the time to add Bona.

Branham will be available to suit up after initially being listed as questionable. However, his role this season has been minimal, so he likely won’t see the floor much in this game.

Trent has missed Milwaukee’s last two games but could be back to take on Charlotte. Ryan Rollins returned to the starting lineup in the Bucks’ last game, but Trent could reclaim the role if he returns. Rollins will play a larger role and be more productive than Trent regardless.

Barrett, who is on a minutes restriction, will start in his return from a 15-game absence. However, it won’t be Agbaji that heads to the bench. This is likely a matchup-based decision, but it will be Sandro Mamukelashvili that will play a reserve role in this game. He should still play significant minutes off the bench.

George was initially listed as probable, so it isn’t surprising that he’ll suit up against his former team. George has shot worse than 40 percent in each of his last three appearances and will look to get back on track in this one.

Jackson-Davis was a late addition to the injury report, but he will play through the illness. He’ll continue to occupy a role off the bench that hasn’t been large enough for him to make a fantasy impact this season.

As expected, Podz will suit up against Toronto, which means he will occupy his typical role off the bench. It has been a disappointing season overall, but he has played better over the past two weeks and will look to stay productive in this game.

Christie was initially questionable for this game, but he is now expected to play. However, he doesn’t play a large enough role for his health to impact the Clippers’ rotation.

Collins is a late addition to the injury report and could end up missing a game for the first time this season. Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is set to play for the first time in over a month, and he could immediately start if Collins is unavailable. Nicolas Batum would also take on extra minutes.

Porziņģis has been sidelined for the last two games and will miss at least one more. However, following Monday’s game, he will be considered “day-to-day.” That means there is a chance he returns to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday, though Onyeka Okongwu will continue to start until that happens.

Bitadze is in danger of missing a fourth straight game. If he does, Jonathan Isaac will fill the backup center minutes, with Wendell Carter Jr. filling out a larger role as the starter without another true center available.