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White will get a maintenance day on the first leg of Chicago’s back-to-back set, which isn’t surprising. In White’s absence, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu are all candidates for increased run.

Powell is expected to miss a third straight game, and Simone Fontecchio could see additional run in his absence. Nikola Jović (hip) has been upgraded to available, and Jović could take on expanded opportunities with Powell sidelined.

Nembhard and McConnell are out for the second leg of Indiana’s back-to-back set, which means Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should get a major boost in playing time.

Siakam will sit out the second leg of the Pacers’ back-to-back set, and he’ll join multiple key players on the sideline. Jarace Walker, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson are all candidates for increased run while Spicy P is out.

Niang, whom the Jazz signed to a one-year deal during the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season due to a stress reaction in his left foot. His addition to the Grizzlies roster won’t affect fantasy basketball, as he does not have a timeline to return to action.

Williams Jr. joins a backcourt of breakout Keyonte George and strong backup Isaiah Collier, so he’s unlikely to see big minutes for his new team barring additional moves from Utah. His move out of Memphis will free up more playing time for the likes of Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer and the incoming Clayton Jr.

After 20 games in his first season with the Jazz, Anderson is going from one rebuild to another. Due to the limited playing time when he was active, Slo-Mo did not affect fantasy basketball in Utah. And that may not change in Memphis, despite this being his second stint (2018-22) with the franchise.

Injuries marred Hendricks’ first two seasons, the second of which consisted of just three games due to a broken leg. The 2023 lottery pick has appeared in 33 games this season, but he was unable to work his way back into the starting lineup after beginning the 2024-25 campaign in that role. However, the move to Memphis may give Hendricks a better chance of carving out a concrete role, as the Grizzlies appear to be pivoting toward a rebuild. If so, Hendricks should have increased value during the silly season.

Landale will join Jackson Jr., John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. in Salt Lake City as Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson and three first-round picks go to Memphis. Landale will provide depth at a crowded position in Utah, and unless additional moves are made to clear that logjam, his role will take a major blow with the change of scenery.

Konchar will head from Memphis to Utah alongside Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr. and Jock Landale, while the Grizzlies will receive Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks and three first-round picks. Konchar’s role is unlikely to change much with the Jazz, and he’s not worth a look in most fantasy leagues.

The 18th overall pick in last summer’s draft, Clayton did play rotation minutes for the Jazz this season. However, with Keyonte George making significant strides in terms of his ability to run a team and Isaiah Collier also in the fold, fantasy relevance was going to be incredibly difficult for the rookie to achieve. Depending on what the Grizzlies do with Ja Morant, either before the trade deadline or in the summer, Clayton could be an important piece as part of a rebuild if Memphis chooses that path. Based on Tuesday’s transaction, a complete rebuild may be the more likely option.