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Stevens

Memphis entered Sunday knowing it would be in the play-in tournament. So, the team rested most of its rotation players, freeing up opportunities for guys like Stevens. He took advantage of his chance, recording his first 30-point game. Stevens’s inability to stick in the NBA makes him a non-factor in fantasy basketball, but days like Sunday will keep him on teams’ radars. The Grizzlies will visit Golden State on Tuesday, with the winner receiving the seventh seed and the loser having to play the Sacramento/Dallas winner for the eighth seed.

The Grizzlies have rested their entire starting five and a few key reserves for Sunday’s game, as they’re locked into Tuesday’s 7 vs. 8 matchup in the play-in tournament. Of the five starters, Williams and Jackson offer the highest ceilings for active fantasy leagues, but Stevens, Bagley and Spencer are worth a look in deeper formats.

Aldama and Kennard will sit on Sunday like a slew of other key Grizzlies players. Cam Spencer, Lamar Stevens, and GG Jackson will get an opportunity to shine on Sunday against Dallas.

Stevens is returning from a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury. John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. are likely to see fewer minutes with Stevens available, but that doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.

Stevens has missed the Grizzlies’ last three games with a shoulder injury. His absence frees up additional minutes for John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr., but neither’s fantasy ceiling has been raised. Fantasy managers can leave them on the waiver wire.

Stevens remains out for another game, which means that reserves John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. will get a few more minutes. Those players offer limited streaming value in their current roles.

Stevens is expected to miss another game, but the doubtful tag does mean that he is getting closer to a return. John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. should continue to see a few extra minutes with Stevens sidelined.

Memphis signed Stevens through the rest of the season after initially having him play on two 10-day deals. His continued absence will continue to open up a few extra minutes for John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr.

Stevens’ second 10-day contract is winding down, and his absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Jackson was injured during the first quarter, landing awkwardly after attempting to block a shot. His left ankle injury will likely end JJJ’s night prematurely, which means more playing time for GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens. GG has a better chance of providing value if Jaren misses time, especially if Santi Aldama remains out.