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Paul and Thompson were able to practice on Monday, so the expectation is that they’ll be good to go Tuesday night. They’ll occupy their usual places in the rotation, with the latter starting and the former coming off the bench.

There’s never a good time for an injury, but to lose your starting center for the game in which Joel Embiid is on the opposing side is terrible. Mike Muscala could move into the starting lineup, but this isn’t a good spot for him streaming-wise. Danilo Gallinari has also played center this season, and there have been small lineups featuring Kyle Kuzma at the five. While Kuzma is already rostered in most leagues, Gallinari doesn’t offer much streaming upside.

Thompson being able to return to practice is a good sign regarding his availability for Tuesday’s game against the Suns. If he is unavailable, Chris Paul or Moses Moody will most likely fill the void. Paul should already be rostered in standard leagues, while Moody is worth holding in deeper formats.

Neither Allen nor Little practiced on Sunday, and they weren’t active on Monday, either. Of the two, Allen’s absence is more impactful, as he’s been in the starting lineup for most of the season. With Bradley Beal (back) set to return, Allen would likely see his role reduced if healthy. As for Little, he’s been part of a logjam among reserve wings, and his absence will not impact fantasy basketball.

Durant is questionable for Tuesday’s game after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Kings. With Bradley Beal (back) cleared to play, the Suns could have their “big three” on the court for the first time this season. Should Durant not be cleared, Keita Bates-Diop would likely get another start, but he has not done enough to merit being streamed in fantasy leagues.

Beal has been cleared to return to game action, with Tuesday’s matchup being the first he’s appeared in since November 12. Grayson Allen (groin) has already been ruled out, so Beal can fill that void in the starting lineup. However, fantasy managers should expect him to be on a minutes restriction of some kind, given the amount of time missed.

Bullock is averaging fewer than 10 minutes per game this season, so his availability is unlikely to pique the interest of too many fantasy managers.

After receiving a questionable tag, Brooks has been upgraded to available, and he’ll presumably handle his normal workload. Brooks has yet to miss a game this season.

With Jalen Brunson (ankle) also questionable, Donte DiVincenzo should see some extra playing time, while Quentin Grimes and Miles McBride could be in line for expanded run as well.

Robinson was set to miss Monday, but now he’ll be sidelined at minimum through the All Star Break. It’s a huge blow for the Knicks, as MitchRob was in the running for Defensive Player of the Year. Fantasy managers getting a boost from his career-high rebound total, elite FG% and strong blocks will have to pivot to other options at center. Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims should pick up the majority of center minutes as they did a season ago. Last season, Robinson was sidelined from January 20 to February 15. Sims started every game in that span but averaged just 4.0 points, 6.5 boards and 0.4 blocks across 25.1 minutes. Hartenstein logged 23.7 minutes per game but proved to be the more serviceable fantasy option with 5.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.