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Cleveland’s “Core Four” is no more, as the team has reportedly moved Garland to the Clippers. While he does have an All-Star Game appearance to his credit, foot injuries have been an issue for Garland the last two seasons. A left big toe injury limited him late last season, and he’s currently out with a right big toe injury. During his final practice as a Cavalier on Tuesday, Garland was limited to individual work, so fantasy managers will likely have to wait for the point guard to make his Clippers’ debut. In the meantime, Kris Dunn and Kobe Sanders have higher fantasy ceilings.

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Bobby Portis (hip), the Bucks were relying on Kuzma and he totally delivered in the win over the Bulls on Tuesday. The 30-year-old power forward had 31 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and was +18 in 31 minutes in the 16-point victory. Kuzma could be one of the main beneficiaries of fantasy value for the rest of the season, depending on what the Bucks do before the trade deadline.

Jaquez Jr. continues to be the one to pick up any slack when the Heat are missing starters. With Tyler Herro (toe), Norman Powell (personal) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) all out, the decks were cleared for Jaquez and he had 21 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes. He’s now had at least 19 points in four of his last six games. Jaquez’ 42 percent roster percentage in Yahoo! leagues should likely increase given his recent play.

Holiday is back in the lineup after a one-game absence. As a result, Sidy Cissoko heads to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. The other four starters from Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers are unchanged.

McCollum suddenly has at least 23 points and five three-pointers in three of his last five games. In Tuesday’s win over the Heat, the 34-year-old shooting guard even showed he could produce alongside Jalen Johnson, rather than just in his absence. McCollum is instant offense off the bench, but won’t offer much in the other categories.

Since missing last Thursday’s game against the Rockets with a calf injury, Johnson has recorded a triple-double in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old announced his presence with authority midway through the first quarter Tuesday, catching the ball at the top of the key before making a defender miss and dunking on the rest of the Heat. Johnson is one of three players this season averaging at least 20 points, at least 10 rebounds and at least five assists, alongside Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He’ll look to keep his streak alive Thursday against the Jazz at home.