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Grant has not appeared in a game since March 9, which is unlikely to change on Sunday. Deni Avdija has been firmly entrenched in the starting lineup ever since and has done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. As for Henderson, Sunday’s game will be the fifth he’s missed due to concussion protocols. Dalano Banton has played consistent rotation minutes, recently starting since the Blazers were also without Anfernee Simons.

KP is available to return following a 12-game absence, and it’s unclear if he’ll immediately rejoin the starting five or play limited minutes off the bench. In either scenario, Christian Koloko will surely see rotational minutes until Onyeka Okongwu (dental) is cleared to return.

Mathurin and Nesmith join Andrew Nembhard (back), T.J. McConnell (knee) and Pascal Siakam (rest) on the sidelines for the second leg of a back-to-back set. The absence of Nesmith and Nembhard should mean more run for Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy.

Powell is expected to miss a third straight game, and Simone Fontecchio could see additional run in his absence. Nikola Jović (hip) has been upgraded to available, and Jović could take on expanded opportunities with Powell sidelined.

Nembhard and McConnell are out for the second leg of Indiana’s back-to-back set, which means Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should get a major boost in playing time.

Siakam will sit out the second leg of the Pacers’ back-to-back set, and he’ll join multiple key players on the sideline. Jarace Walker, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson are all candidates for increased run while Spicy P is out.

Niang, whom the Jazz signed to a one-year deal during the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season due to a stress reaction in his left foot. His addition to the Grizzlies roster won’t affect fantasy basketball, as he does not have a timeline to return to action.

Williams Jr. joins a backcourt of breakout Keyonte George and strong backup Isaiah Collier, so he’s unlikely to see big minutes for his new team barring additional moves from Utah. His move out of Memphis will free up more playing time for the likes of Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer and the incoming Clayton Jr.

After 20 games in his first season with the Jazz, Anderson is going from one rebuild to another. Due to the limited playing time when he was active, Slo-Mo did not affect fantasy basketball in Utah. And that may not change in Memphis, despite this being his second stint (2018-22) with the franchise.

Injuries marred Hendricks’ first two seasons, the second of which consisted of just three games due to a broken leg. The 2023 lottery pick has appeared in 33 games this season, but he was unable to work his way back into the starting lineup after beginning the 2024-25 campaign in that role. However, the move to Memphis may give Hendricks a better chance of carving out a concrete role, as the Grizzlies appear to be pivoting toward a rebuild. If so, Hendricks should have increased value during the silly season.

Landale will join Jackson Jr., John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. in Salt Lake City as Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson and three first-round picks go to Memphis. Landale will provide depth at a crowded position in Utah, and unless additional moves are made to clear that logjam, his role will take a major blow with the change of scenery.