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Bradley exited Thursday’s loss to the Knicks with a sore right thumb, but he has since been diagnosed with a fracture. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson will still play most of the available minutes at the center position, so there isn’t much to gain from rostering Bradley.

George’s streak of games with at least 30 points ended at three, but the 22-year-old point guard still had 27 points in the overtime loss to the Magic Saturday. He was clutch in overtime with a four-point play that put the Jazz up by one with four seconds only to lose on a Desmond Bane game-winning jumper. The Jazz have four games in Week 10, beginning with a matchup with the Nuggets on Monday.

Clingan finished Saturday’s victory with his seventh double-double of the season. While the foul line remained problematic after a poor showing in Thursday’s win over the Kings, the second-year pivot only attempted three shots. Clingan still boasts a respectable percentage for the season, and fantasy managers value him more for the rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage categories.

Banchero was just one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. The 23-year-old power forward had a great game, though it was new teammate Desmond Bane who took charge down the stretch and in overtime. Banchero struggled with shooting, going 6-of-18 from the field. It’s the fifth time in the last seven games Banchero has shot under 40 percent on field goal attempts. The Magic have four games in Week 10, starting with a date with the Warriors on Monday.

While Camara’s defensive abilities have not been questioned since he entered the NBA, there remains room for him to develop his perimeter shooting. He made four of nine three-point attempts on Saturday, but Camara entered the game shooting 33.9 percent on seven attempts per game. If Camara can eventually develop into a high-30s three-point shooter, that would help raise his fantasy ceiling.

Sharpe has been on a roll recently, scoring at least 20 points in four straight and seven of his last eight appearances. His performance in Sacramento included one of the dunks of the season, but the Trail Blazers’ guard improving his offensive production is the bigger deal for fantasy managers. Over the past two weeks, Sharpe has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats. Given the limited output outside of points, his ceiling is a bit limited in fantasy basketball.

Avdija finished Saturday’s victory with his eighth double-double of the season and first since December 2 (seven games). The Trail Blazers’ wing has seen his fantasy value improve substantially since Jrue Holiday’s injury pushed him to the primary playmaker role. And it’s fair to wonder if that position is what will be in the cards for Avdija even after Holiday returns. The turnover count can be high, but Avdija’s overall value compensates for that. Portland plays four games in Week 10, starting with the Pistons on Monday.