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Henderson made his season debut on Friday and came off the bench to log 21 minutes and nearly notch a double-double. The long-awaited return came with plenty of ups and downs. Henderson shot poorly from beyond the arc but was aggressive and had enough shooting volume to score in double figures. And while he led the team in assists, he also totaled five turnovers. Henderson will need time to work off the rust, but coming out of his first game healthily is an encouraging sign.

Okongwu is back after missing the last four games due to undergoing dental surgery. His return will send Jock Landale to the bench, though it’s worth waiting to see how Landale is used as a reserve before dropping him in fantasy leagues.

With the Nets’ decision-makers hoping to land the best draft lottery odds possible, days like Saturday may become the norm for Porter. After putting up 20 points in the first half, his playing time decreased after halftime, and the veteran forward scored just three points. As evidenced by what he was able to do in the first two quarters, Porter doesn’t need to log heavy minutes to provide value. However, the Nets’ approach to his playing time could lower his ceiling. The Nets play five games in Week 17, with two before the All-Star break.

Love was upgraded to probable early Saturday, so his availability isn’t a surprise for the game against the Magic. With the Jazz’ acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. and other players available, Love isn’t likely to see enough minutes to be fantasy-relevant unless something changes.