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After a two-game absence, Wade has been cleared to play on Tuesday. While his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant, especially with Jarrett Allen (illness) available, this does not affect fantasy basketball.

DiVincenzo was in a bit of a slump coming into Sunday’s game. The 28-year-old shooting guard had last scored at least 20 points in a game on January 8, a span of seven games. DiVincenzo wasn’t very efficient, shooting just 7-of-19 from the field. Most of his attempts were three-point attempts, though, and he made 6-of-15 from behind the three-point line. He’s provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks and the Timberwolves have four games in the upcoming week, making him worth considering in standard leagues if he’s available.

Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Warriors, who beat the Timberwolves on Sunday. Neither Melton nor Horford has played both games of a back-to-back this season, so they were expected to sit after being part of the rotation on Sunday.

The Nets won’t have Noah Clowney for Sunday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The void will be filled by Mann, who offers limited fantasy value regardless of where he is in the rotation.

Melton had scored at least 20 points in three of his last five games entering play Sunday. The 27-year-old shooting guard failed to reach that mark Sunday, but it was still somewhat of an encouraging game for Melton because he took 13 field goal attempts in 21 minutes. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the year, the Warriors are desperate for offense. Even with Metlon playing about 20 minutes per game, he’s looking for his own shot when he’s out there. He’s returned 12th-round per game value over the last two weeks.

Wallace played 16 minutes before being ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game, finishing with three points, one rebound and one assist. Aaron Wiggins entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he would have deep-league streaming value if Wallace misses time.

Moody’s role in the offense continues to grow with Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) out of the lineup. The 23-year-old guard has made at least three three-pointers in six of the last seven games. Moody isn’t going to provide much in the other categories, but he can have some value in deeper formats for fantasy managers that need help from behind the three-point arc.

Edwards bounced back after scoring just 20 points in Thursday’s loss to the Bulls with 32 points on 20 field goal attempts including four made three-pointers. It wasn’t enough for the Timberwolves to come away with a win as they fell 111-85 to the Warriors on Sunday. Minnesota has now lost four games in a row. Edwards has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Timberwolves start a four-game week against the Warriors on Monday.

Coming off a 38-point performance in the Warriors’ loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, Curry dropped 26 points in the victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) both sidelined, Curry is content to carry the Warriors offense in the meantime. The 37-year-old point guard could be in for a big second half of the season if his current usage holds. Golden State has three games in the upcoming week, starting with a rematch with the Timberwolves on Monday.

Added to the Clippers’ injury report on Sunday afternoon, Washington’s absence does not affect the rotation or fantasy basketball.

The Suns won’t have Devin Booker (ankle) for at least one week, which opens up a spot in the starting lineup. The void will be filled by Allen, who is worth rostering whenever he gets the chance to start. The Suns are also without Jalen Green (hamstring), so Jordan Goodwin’s role off the bench grows in importance.