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Hart finished Monday’s defeat with his 13th double-double of the season and third since the All-Star break. Due to decreased production across multiple categories, his fantasy value has dipped significantly since the All-Star break. The Knicks end their road trip with games against the Jazz and Pacers, two matchups that may serve Hart well. Fantasy managers will certainly hope that’s the case, as his value has been trending in the wrong direction, even with Monday’s double-double.

Chicago’s frontcourt remains thin due to numerous injuries, and Nick Richards, Lachlan Olbrich and Leonard Miller should continue to see increased run until Yabusele and Okoro return. Jalen Smith should be front and center.

Simons last played on February 21, but he’s got a chance to return following a lengthy absence. Even if he’s ready to take the court, his minutes will likely be closely managed, so he’s not a recommended add for the fantasy playoffs.

Connaughton has logged just 27 total minutes across his last six contests, so his availability will not be impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops.

Proctor is on track to be available after missing 10 straight games, but he’s unlikely to see enough playing time to be viable in the world of fantasy hoops.

Achiuwa finished with a 14/15 double-double on Sunday, but he’ll get the night off while dealing with lower back soreness. Dyland Cardwell and Daeqwon Plowden should see additional run against Charlotte with Achiuwa out of action.

Hayes suffered the injury to his left foot in Sunday’s win over Brooklyn, and it will cost him at least one game. Devin Carter should see additional run with Sacramento’s backcourt seriously banged up.

Rollins didn’t have much success on Monday against a Clippers defense that forced him into five turnovers. But even when he took care of the basketball, points and three-pointers were hard to come by in his 27 minutes of action. Rollins was, however, a difference maker as a playmaker, but not enough to prevent the game from getting out of hand towards the end of the first half. A lopsided score limited Rollins’ time on the floor and ultimately cost him some fantasy production.

Green was one of several Milwaukee reserves who came in and provided offensive production. As usual, his impact came from behind the three-point line; he missed just one shot from deep in his 21 minutes of game action en route to finishing as the Bucks’ second leading scorer on the evening. While his shooting was impressive against the Clippers, Green isn’t someone likely to be a consistent producer in fantasy leagues, given his playstyle and the role he’s currently occupying.

Trent Jr. led the Bucks in scoring on Monday and finished as the team’s only player to tally 20 or more points. For context, 14 of his points came in the fourth quarter of the game that was well out of reach for the Bucks. Yet, seeing the ball go through the hoop for Trent Jr. must have felt great, given his struggles to shoot the ball this season. He’s now recorded back-to-back games with at least three three-pointers. However, Trent Jr. isn’t someone fantasy managers should be looking to add.

Lopez displayed the type of floor spacing on Monday that those within the Bucks organization are very familiar with. The veteran center and former champion with the Bucks had a massive impact in the third quarter, when he netted four triples and recorded his only two blocks of the night. Lopez didn’t get a chance to test his hot hand in the fourth quarter because of the huge point differential between the two teams. However, he will look to stay hot against the Raptors on Friday.