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Johnson was Atlanta’s best scorer on Thursday. In 32 minutes, he was the only player on the Hawks to reach the 20-point mark, which he did by using a combination of two-point scoring, three-point efficiency, and free-throw production. He also led the team in rebounds and assists before the final horn sounded. Johnson took a major leap in production this season and averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists over 72 regular-season games, while becoming an NBA All-Star for the first time. Another leap in Year 6 would bring even more fantasy value.

Williams is off the Thunder’s injury report ahead of the Western Conference Finals, meaning the team’s rotation will be complete for Game 1. Ajay Mitchell has performed well as J-Dub’s replacement in the starting lineup, and the second-year guard will figure prominently in the bench unit.

Nance is inactive for a second consecutive game due to an illness. He has not been a consistent member of the Cavaliers’ rotation, and that was unlikely to change for Sunday’s series decider.

Gilgeous-Alexander became the 14th player in league history to win consecutive Most Valuable Player awards. The 27-year-old point guard averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 1.4 steals. He was second in the league in points and first in plus/minus. Gilgeous-Alexander is in elite company now with multiple MVP awards. If the Thunder repeat as champions, he’ll join Bill Russell, Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only players to win back-to-back MVPs while also winning back-to-back championships.

A late scratch for Friday’s Game 6 defeat, Nance is on track to miss Game 7 as well. The veteran forward/center has not been in the Cavaliers’ rotation, and that’s unlikely to change on Sunday.

After logging three minutes in Game 5, Huerter picked up a DNP-CD for Detroit’s Game 6 victory on Friday due to aggravating his strained adductor. If available for Sunday’s series decider, Red Velvet is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact the outcome.

While a left heel contusion has LeVert back on the Pistons’ injury report, he has not missed a game since Game 7 of the Orlando series. Look for his role to remain unchanged, with the veteran wing most recently playing 29 minutes off the bench in Detroit’s Game 6 victory on Friday.

After sitting out Game 5 with a sore lower back, Robinson played 20 minutes off the bench in Game 6. That should remain the case for Sunday’s series decider, with Daniss Jenkins sticking in the starting lineup.

Williams strained his left hamstring during Game 2 of Oklahoma City’s first-round series against Phoenix and has not played since. Based on his words in a recent video from his personal YouTube page, a return could be in the cards for the Western Conference Finals. Williams was at Thunder practice on Friday, but it’s unknown how much he was able to do. Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs is on Monday night, and J-Dub’s availability will most impact Ajay Mitchell’s presence in the lineup.

Murray, who initially injured his left ankle in early January, aggravated the sprain during a February 25 game against the Rockets. That was the last game of the season for the Kings’ forward, who underwent a “minimally invasive” procedure on May 12 to remove loose bodies from the ankle. With the six-to-eight week timeline, Murray being ready for the start of training camp in late September should not be an issue. In addition to health, his fantasy outlook in 2026-27 will depend on whether the Kings can move some of their veterans this offseason.

Reid’s 18 points matched his high for the series, which he first recorded in Game 3. While the Timberwolves had to navigate injuries throughout the playoffs, Reid’s role remained largely unchanged. And given who’s all under contract for next season, that’s likely to remain the case. Reid is a player who has to be rostered in standard fantasy leagues, but his ceiling is limited with Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert starting while he comes off the bench.