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Wagner is averaging 22.3 points through the first three games of EuroBasket, and no team has come close to beating Germany. Wagner, who should be in for a big season for the Magic, is having plenty of success in this tournament. He also hit two triples in this game after only hitting one in their first two; if Wagner is able to improve his deep-range shooting, he could make his first All-Star appearance.

Curry did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, as he did not “feel right,” according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Gui Santos has played well since moving into the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deeper leagues while Curry remains out.

While Garland, who has yet to make his Clippers’ debut, practiced on Wednesday, he did not get in any “live” work. “Everything except for live,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Wednesday when asked about Garland. “He didn’t do 3-on-2, 2-on-1. But yesterday, he did the defensive stations live and all the full-court stuff, all the pre-practice stuff, and all the plays and stations, as well. He felt good.” Until Garland is healthy enough to play in games, the Clippers will stick with Kris Dunn as the starting point guard.

While injuries to multiple rotation players moved Pickett into the starting lineup earlier this season, he came off the bench in each of Denver’s last three games before the All-Star break. And the third-year guard did not exceed 12 minutes in any of those three appearances. Pickett is on track to be available Thursday night, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering him in redraft leagues.

After appearing in 64 games for the Jazz last season, Juzang made 21 appearances for the Timberwolves before being waived on Wednesday. His departure will free up a two-way contract slot, but it won’t affect fantasy basketball.

Waters missed San Antonio’s last five games before the All-Star break with a hyperextended left knee, and he’ll remain out on Thursday. That said, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Spurs’ rotation.

Plumlee, who was sidelined with a strained groin during his time with the Hornets, is still getting his conditioning up to par. Once cleared, he’s unlikely to affect fantasy basketball as long as Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet are healthy.

Livers missed Phoenix’s last three games before the All-Star break after suffering a sprained left shoulder during a February 5 loss to the Warriors. His return gives the Suns additional depth on the wings, but he isn’t guaranteed to be in the rotation. Leave Livers on the waiver wire.

Allen is back after missing three games with a sprained right knee. With Jalen Green and Devin Booker also available, Amir Coffey may fall out of the Suns’ rotation entirely after logging 20 minutes in a February 11 loss to the Thunder.

Like Devin Booker, Green is good to go after sitting out the Suns’ final game before the All-Star break. His return likely bumps Jamaree Bouyea out of the rotation, especially with Grayson Allen also available to play. Bouyea’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball.

Booker, who missed Phoenix’s final game before the All-Star break, was a full go in Sunday’s All-Star Game. The question is whether he’ll exceed the 32 minutes played in his first two games back from a sprained ankle.