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McLaughlin

McLaughlin has not appeared in a game this series, but his absence has not affected the Spurs’ rotation. If available, Sunday’s game will likely have to get out of hand for the veteran guard to play meaningful minutes.

McLaughlin’s second consecutive absence will affect the Spurs’ rotation, as he is not guaranteed playing time when available.

McLaughlin will miss at least the opener of San Antonio’s first-round series, but his absence will not affect the Spurs’ rotation since everyone else is healthy.

Harper suffered a left thumb injury during the second half of Sunday’s game. The rookie guard played 18 minutes, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Jordan McLaughlin may play a few more minutes in the fourth quarter, but the bigger concern is Harper’s availability for the playoffs, which begin next weekend.

Fox is uncertain to play on Saturday due to back soreness. He most recently served the Mavericks with a double-double in the Spurs’ win on Thursday, which was his second consecutive. Fox will have a chance to extend his streak to three straight double-doubles on Saturday if he’s able to play. If unavailable, Dylan Harper or Jordan McLaughlin could realistically slot into the starting unit.

Harper is available after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Thunder. Jordan McLaughlin picked up a few minutes off the bench, but his fall out of the rotation will not affect fantasy basketball.

Harper missed Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City and could miss a second straight game. Jordan McLaughlin filled out 13 minutes off the bench in that game and could fill a similar role if Harper remains out, though he isn’t a player to consider streaming.

Harper popped up on the injury report Wednesday morning with an ankle injury and has since been ruled out for the game against the Thunder. Jordan McLaughlin should backfill the extra backup point guard minutes vacated by Harper on Wednesday.

Harper didn’t make the initial injury report, but there is now a chance he misses this game. Harper has played well recently, averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over the Spurs’ last three games. Jordan McLaughlin would fill out a few extra minutes as the backup point guard if Harper is sidelined.

McLaughlin is available, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to be a factor in fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.