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The Warriors have games on Friday and Saturday, so it’s likely that Melton will only be available for one of them. When he can play, the guard is capable of offering deep-league value, but the Warriors aren’t going to push him too far as he continues to work his way back from a torn ACL that kept him out for most of last season.

After a two-game absence, Brunson is back in the Knicks’ lineup. His return will push Miles McBride to the bench. While his fantasy ceiling will be lower, McBride is worth holding onto due to his consistent production in recent games.

Added to the Jazz injury report on Monday morning, Sensabaugh will not be available for the matchup with San Antonio. His absence should result in more opportunities for Cody Williams and Taylor Hendricks, with the former already in the starting lineup.

Collier, who was initially questionable for Monday’s game, is officially good to go. He should retain his place in the starting lineup, sharing the backcourt with Keyonte George.

Herro did not travel west with the team ahead of Monday’s game against the Warriors, instead staying in Miami to undergo an MRI on his ribs. The scans have uncovered a costochondral issue, which is inflammation or separation that can take weeks or even months to recover from. The Heat did not provide a timeline for Herro’s return, but he should be considered out indefinitely until that changes. Pelle Larsson has been the replacement in the starting lineup.

After being used in a reserve role for Friday’s win over the Raptors, Collins is back in the Clippers’ starting lineup. Nicolas Batum heads back to the bench, which lowers an already-low fantasy ceiling. Batum should not be rosteredin redraft leagues.

Next month’s All-Star Game will consist of three teams, two representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Dončić, who was the leading vote-getter in the Western Conference, Jokić, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama will be starters for the international team, with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo joining them. Curry will be a starter for one of the two United States teams, with Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown receiving the nod from the East.

With the change to the All-Star Game format, starters are announced by conference, with no regard to position. Giannis led the way among Eastern Conference vote-getters, and he’ll be a starter for the World squad in next month’s All-Star Game in Inglewood, California. Brunson, Cunningham, Maxey and Brown will represent one of the two United States teams.

The Thunder will be without Jalen Williams (hamstring) for at least two weeks, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Due to the matchup, JayWill moves into the starting lineup alongside Holmgren. Ajay Mitchell should still play plenty, but his fantasy ceiling is slightly lower since he won’t be starting on Monday.

Not only is Wade back on the court after a five-game absence, but he’ll be in the starting lineup. As a result, Craig Porter Jr. will head to the bench, leaving Mitchell to handle the point guard duties with Darius Garland (toe) unavailable.

Wade is back after missing five games with a left knee contusion. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but Wade has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season.