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Aaron Nesmith

IND Guard-Forward #23

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Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Micah Potter will start Friday’s game against the Spurs.

Nemsith, who has played well since returning from a sprained knee, rejoins the starters for Friday’s game, with Johnny Furphy heading to the bench. The other change is Potter, who steps in for Jay Huff. While Nesmith should be rostered, fantasy managers can afford to leave Potter alone.
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Drew Timme

LAL Forward #26

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Drew Timme finished Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers with 21 points (9-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals and three three-pointers.

With Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes out due to injury, there were going to be opportunities for Timme to contribute. He didn’t start, as Maxi Kleber (11/5/1/1 with one three-pointer) received the nod, but that didn’t keep the third-year forward from having a career night. Timme recorded his first 20-point game as a pro, shooting 75 percent from the field. If Ayton and Hayes can’t play on Sunday against the Raptors, Timme will be worth considering in deep leagues.

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HLs: Murray lights up Wizards for 42 in win

January 17, 2026 11:38 PM

Watch highlights of Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray lighting up the scoreboard with 42 points to defeat the Washington Wizards Saturday night.

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Marcus Smart

LAL Guard #36
Marcus Smart (leg) recorded 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, one steal and four three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

Smart limped off the court during the fourth quarter, heading to the locker room briefly before returning to the bench. He had an excellent night before the lower-body injury, with the 25 points being a season-high. There was no announcement from the Lakers regarding Smart’s injury, which may bode well for his availability for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. And if Luka Dončić (groin) can’t play, Smart will be worth streaming.
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LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James finished Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers with 20 points (6-of-16 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.

With no Luka Dončić in the lineup, the Lakers had to rely on James more than they would prefer to in Portland. While he kept turnovers in check, committing only four, the added responsibility made it more challenging for James to get going offensively. He still finished with a complete stat line, and the field-goal percentage was the only issue. The question now is whether LeBron will be available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.

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Caleb Love

POR Guard #2
Caleb Love recorded 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Lakers.

Given how well Love has played, it feels inevitable that he’ll eventually be upgraded to a standard contract. The rookie guard had another excellent night on Saturday, and he’s scored at least 17 points in five consecutive games. And a spot start could be in Love’s future, as the Trail Blazers visit Sacramento on Sunday. Jrue Holiday (9/3/4 with one three-pointer) played 20 minutes, but he isn’t far removed from an extended absence with a strained calf. If he sits, Love will likely start.
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Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan tallied 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Saturday’s win over the Lakers.

If there was an issue for Clingan on Saturday, it was the three-point shot. He made just one of his seven attempts, and that may be a little too much time on the perimeter for the 7-foot-2 center. However, Clingan still recorded a double-double in 27 minutes. Unfortunately, Clingan’s streak of games without a blocked shot has reached three, but he’s still averaging 1.3 per game on the season.

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Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

Jarami Grant accumulated 22 points (6-of-12 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Lakers.

In his second game on the floor after missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury, Grant was highly efficient scoring-wise. He scored 22 points in as many minutes on solid percentages from the field and the foul line. Grant’s playing time will be limited for the foreseeable future due to injury management, and there’s no guarantee he plays in Sacramento on Sunday. Consider Grant to be questionable.

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Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe amassed 25 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Lakers.

Since shooting 3-of-16 from the field and scoring six points in a January 3 loss to the Spurs, Sharpe has scored at least 20 in six of his last seven outings. With the consistent production, the Trail Blazers’ guard has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As a result, Sharpe’s season-long value has cracked the top-100. Portland still has one more game to play in Week 13, as they visit the Kings on Sunday.

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Khris Middleton

WAS Forward #22

Khris Middleton amassed 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets.

Middleton was back in the Wizards’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Kings, pushing Justin Champagnie (13/9/1/3 in 26 minutes) to the bench. Middleton was productive in his 27 minutes, but the few who have him rostered should be hoping to see him traded before the February 5 deadline. Already not playing both games of back-to-backs, availability could become an even bigger issue for Middleton managers if he isn’t traded.

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Alex Sarr

WAS Center #20

Alex Sarr finished Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets with 16 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds and one assist.

The good is that Sarr shot the ball well from the field and was active on the glass. The bad was that he had a brutal night at the foul line and did not record any steals or blocked shots. That has not been a common occurrence for Sarr, so fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Saturday’s performance. The Wizards begin a three-game Week 14 on Monday against the Clippers.

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Kyshawn George

WAS Forward #18

Kyshawn George accounted for 29 points (10-of-20 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, three blocks and five three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets.

Saturday’s game was the best for George since returning from the hip injury that sidelined him for seven games. The 29 points were the most in a game for him since Washington’s second game of the season, and he was also effective setting up others. As long as he stays healthy, George should be a fantasy standout the rest of the season. Managers in 10-team leagues should ensure that he isn’t sitting on the waiver wire.

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