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Saraf’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has not played consistent rotation minutes this season.

While there may come a point later in the season where Saraf gets a longer look from the Nets, his absence does not affect the team’s rotation or fantasy basketball. There’s no need to stash him ahead of the “silly season.”

Dëmin has turned things around after a slow start in December. In the first five games of the month, he averaged 6.6 points while shooting 33.3 percent from the field. Since then, Dëmin has hit double figures in four straight, recording his second 20-point game on Tuesday. While there are going to be moments when the Nets look to evaluate Nolan Traoré (five points, one rebound and two assists in 14 minutes) and Ben Saraf (DNP-CD) at the point, Dëmin has seemingly separated himself from his fellow rookies.

Saraf’s availability isn’t surprising after his initial probable tag. However, he hasn’t been part of the rotation over the last few weeks, and that is unlikely to change in this game.

Saraf has not appeared in an NBA game since December 6, but that could change on Tuesday. However, there’s no need to consider adding him in redraft leagues. There may come a point during the “silly season” when he’s worth the risk, but not right now.

Saraf will be inactive for a second straight game as he recovers from an illness. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but there may come a point later in the season when his playing time becomes more of a priority for the rebuilding Nets.

This was the first time Saraf has suited up since Nov. 11, he injured his ankle during a G League game earlier this month, and this was the first time since then that he checked in for Brooklyn. He logged 29 minutes in the ugly loss and was one of the more productive players for the Nets. The lopsided score certainly altered the rotation, but Saraf could earn more minutes after leading the team in assists.

Dëmin had his best game as a Net on Friday, reaching double figures for the sixth time, with this being his first 20-point game. The rookei guard recorded a complete stat line in 30 minutes on the floor. Since replacing Ben Saraf (DNP-CD on Friday) in the starting lineup, Dëmin has not been productive enough to be a must-roster player in 14-team leagues. However, he is definitely worth watching in the aftermath of Friday’s performance.

Saraf injured his left ankle during a G League game on November 15. With the Nets already sending fellow rookie Nolan Traoré to the G League, that may be an indication regarding Saraf’s availability for Friday. However, even if he can play, Egor Dëmin will play most of the available minutes at point guard. Fantasy managers can leave Saraf on the waiver wire, but he should be more valuable later in the season.

Recently sent to the G League for more playing time, Saraf injured his left ankle during a game on Saturday. The Nets announced on Monday that he will be re-evaluated in 10 days. While this injury does limit Saraf’s on-court development, it does not impact fantasy basketball.