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Aldama continues to be listed on the injury report due to right knee injury management, with Wednesday’s game being the eighth in the last nine that he’s missed. Due to Memphis’s lack of healthy post players, Kyle Anderson has been the starting center for the last two games. In that role, he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.

Collins, the 18th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, passed away due to stage 4 glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. He played 13 seasons for eight teams, including eight as a member of the Nets. Collins, who entered the league the same year as his twin Jarron, was the first active, openly gay player to play in the NBA and remains the only one. One of Collins’ roles in his post-NBA career was serving as an NBA Cares Ambassador.

A strained left adductor sidelined Huerter for Detroit’s last seven games, leaving the team with one less option to provide spacing on the offensive end of the floor. Given the Pistons’ struggles in Games 3 and 4, they can certainly use Red Velvet’s shooting if he plays.

LeVert was also questionable ahead of Monday’s Game 4, a contest in which he scored 24 points off the bench. The heel issue did not keep him from playing 31 minutes the last time out, and he’s likely to take on a similar role in Wednesday’s pivotal Game 5. LeVert will have added importance to the Pistons if Duncan Robinson (back) can’t play. a

Robinson, who attempted just two shots in Monday’s Game 4 defeat, is dealing with lower back soreness. Given the Pistons’ spacing issues with him in the lineup, they can’t afford to play Game 5 without one of their best shooters. If Robinson is limited or can’t play, Caris LeVert’s role takes on added importance.

Clarke’s agency Priority Sports released the information regarding his passing, though no other details have been reported at this time. Clarke spent seven seasons with the Grizzlies after being a first-round pick in 2019. He was named to the All-Rookie first team that year, though injuries limited his availability over the past few seasons. Clarke was only 29 years old at the time of his passing.

Harper wasn’t initially on the injury report for this game, but he will now join De’Aaron Fox (ankle) as questionable. Both players have played large roles in the backcourt throughout the postseason, with Harper likely to replace Fox in the starting unit if Fox is out and Harper plays. If both are sidelined, Stephon Castle will likely play the majority of the point guard minutes, with Jordan McLaughlin potentially entering the rotation to provide some ball-handling relief for Castle.

This was during the portion of shootaround that was open to media, so the extent of his participation during shootaround is unclear. Fox injured his ankle during the third quarter of Game 4 but was able to return to finish the game. Fox finished with 24 points in the loss, which was the first time he reached 20 points this series. If he is available, they’ll need him to be far more productive than he has been through the first four games of this series. If Fox is unable to suit up, the Spurs will turn to Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper even more than they have to this point.

Reaves found his rhythm again on Monday after an unspectacular Game 3. He shot efficiently both inside and outside the arc and repeatedly made his way to the free-throw line before finishing with a team-high in points. The fifth-year guard did struggle with turnovers against a tough Thunder defense. Still, his scoring and facilitating across his 43 minutes were important for the Lakers. Reaves missed a lot of time with injuries throughout the regular season, which hurt his fantasy value. When healthy, he was as productive as last season. He’ll likely be one of the better guards in fantasy leagues next season if injuries aren’t as big an issue.

Hachimura came alive in the third quarter following a four-point first half. He produced in the midrange and from beyond the arc before repeating the process in the fourth quarter. Hachimura made some big shots to keep the Lakers’ hopes alive down the stretch. Yet, his season ends in a fourth straight victory. Hachimura’s role fluctuated throughout the season, leading to one of his least productive seasons in several years. His fantasy value this season came from efficient scoring, which he didn’t do enough of to really be a difference maker in leagues.

James’ final game of the season was a solid one when simply glancing at the counting stats. He was one of the Lakers’ three best scorers on the evening, and he led the team in rebounds along the way before finishing his 23rd season with a double-double. James missed the first chunk of the season due to injury but eventually returned to log 60 regular-season games. His numbers declined from the 2024-25 season, and the accomplished veteran also saw a drop in fantasy production. James enters the offseason as an NBA free agent. Where he ends up next season could determine his fantasy outlook.