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While Curry is making progress in his recovery from a right knee issue, described as “runner’s knee,” the Warriors guard said during an interview on Saturday that he has not yet begun on-court work. The reported timeline means that the door is still open for Curry to return to action before the fantasy playoffs conclude, so he should continue to be stashed in IL slots. Gui Santos, who recently earned a standard contract worth $15 million over three years, is worth rostering while Curry sits, as is De’Anthony Melton.

While Santos may have preferred to celebrate his big day with a victory, the Warriors’ wing certainly earned the three-year contract he signed earlier Saturday. The final line against the Lakers wasn’t particularly impressive, but Santos has been a fourth-round player over the past month, according to Basketball Monster. Stephen Curry (knee) still hasn’t resumed on-court workouts, so it’s going to be a bit longer until he’s able to return. If Santos is sitting on the waiver wire, pick him up. The Warriors play three games in Week 19, starting with the Clippers on Monday.

Richard was back in the Warriors’ rotation after sitting out the team’s final game before the All-Star break, and the rookie had one of his most productive nights of the season. Scoring in double figures for the first time in six appearances, Richard’s 17 points were the most in a game for him since dropping 20 in a December 20 win over the Suns. While there are safer streaming options, Richard is one of the players who has a slightly higher ceiling with Stephen Curry (knee) sidelined.

Curry is still dealing with a persistent knee injury, according to Charania. The 37-year-old point guard will miss the next 10 days, which covers the next five Warriors games. At that point, Curry will be re-evaluated by doctors. Gui Santos figures to continue starting for Golden State and is worth streaming in deeper leagues with Curry out.

Curry did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, as he did not “feel right,” according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Gui Santos has played well since moving into the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deeper leagues while Curry remains out.

Before Saturday’s loss to the Lakers, Kerr said that his star guard was unlikely to play in Monday’s game against the Grizzlies. In addition to sitting out Monday’s contest, Curry will miss Wednesday’s matchup with the Spurs and the February 15 All-Star Game in Inglewood, California. Gui Santos has played well since moving into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues until Curry returns.

Santos extended his career-best run of double-figure scoring efforts to six straight on Saturday, as he continues to offer solid production. He’s been the starting lineup for the last three, filling the void left by Stephen Curry (knee). With Curry possibly missing the Warriors’ final two games before the All-Star break, adding Santos ahead of Monday’s game against the Grizzlies would be a good idea.

Limited to six points in Thursday’s comeback win over the Suns, Moody was much better on Saturday. The 25 points were the most in a game for him since January 26, when he scored 26 in a win over the Jazz. While inconsistency can be an issue for Moody, he’s worth rostering in the short term as the Warriors await Stephen Curry’s return. The Warriors play two of their four Week 17 games before the All-Star break, and Curry may miss both, thus enhancing Moody’s fantasy value.

Saturday’s game against the Lakers is the third that Curry has missed with “runner’s knee,” and he’ll likely be out longer. In addition to saying that his star guard was doubtful for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies, Kerr said that the Warriors may hold Curry out through the All-Star break. If that were to happen, he would also miss Wednesday’s game against the Spurs. Gui Santos has played well recently, and he’s worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues while Curry sits.

Curry has been dealing with “runner’s knee” for a few weeks. It’s unknown how much longer the star guard will be out, but at the very least, he will miss one more game. Gui Santos has been productive as a spot starter and is worth a look in deeper leagues while Curry sits.