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Payton is managing his knee injury on the first night of this back-to-back, and there is a chance he misses one leg, even if it isn’t against San Antonio. His absence would open up extra minutes for Pat Spencer and LJ Cryer.

For the first time since February 8-10, 2025, Wagner has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games. Against the Kings, he scored at least seven points in all four quarters and was perfect from the foul line. With Paolo Banchero (ankle) still out, Wagner boasts a higher fantasy ceiling and has been a top-20 player over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.

To say that Sabonis had a Tuesday night to forget would be an understatement. For the first time in his career, he failed to score a point in a game in which he played at least 20 minutes. Interestingly, Sabonis didn’t take his first shot until about two minutes into the fourth quarter. Given his production so far this season, fantasy managers shouldn’t overreact to Sabonis’ showing against the Magic. That said, it will raise some eyebrows.

While Keyonte George’s ankle injury did not result in a start for Collier, his role did take on added importance. The Jazz guard had an efficient night, shooting 4-of-4 from three and committing two turnovers before fouling out. If George misses more time, Collier will be worth a look in deep leagues, even if his shooting against the Heat wasn’t his norm.

Bailey enjoyed one of the best offensive performances of his young NBA career on Tuesday. Shooting 66.7 percent from the field, the second-year forward finished with a season-high 23 points. After scoring at least 20 points in 16 games as a rookie, this was his first 20-point game of the 2026-27 campaign. Already without Jaren Jackson Jr., the Jazz didn’t have Lauri Markkanen on Tuesday, and those absences have raised Bailey’s short-term ceiling.

With no Keyonte George, Peterson made his first start at point guard for the Jazz on Tuesday. While he committed five turnovers and ultimately fouled out, this was a good night overall for the rookie. Peterson scored efficiently and dished out a few assists in his 31 minutes. His fantasy ceiling should be raised slightly for as long as George remains sidelined.

Larsson has started Miami’s last two games, recording solid stat lines in each. The question worth considering is whether this move will stick for the long haul, or only as long as it takes Andrew Wiggins to find his offensive form. Against the Jazz, Wiggins scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting but did not record any other stats. Even with his reserve role at the start of the season, Larsson has been the superior fantasy option.