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B. Clarke - PF

MEM

Brandon Clarke will start for the injured Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) on Wednesday vs. Utah.

JJJ will not play again this season, so Clarke could be fully unleashed. He cruised his way to mid-round value in 9-cat this season in a reserve role, so there's some monster upside here for a player that can do it all on the stat sheet. Kyle Anderson could also emerge as a small winner in JJJ's absence, and it's possible Gorgui Dieng gets a shot at some backup PF/C minutes.

Added Aug 05 12:26 pm (EST)

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M. Jones - SG

HOU

Mason Jones hit 8-of-12 shots, 6-of-8 3-pointers and 2-of-4 free throws for a career-high 24 points, four assists and six rebounds with six turnovers in a loss to the Spurs.

Jones got the first start of his professional career, and notched many career-highs playing extended minutes with virtually every Rockets guard sidelined. He’s unlikely to make this much of an impact again unless John Wall, Sterling Brown, Victor Oladipo and Eric Gordon are ever all sidelined on the same day again. If Wall’s absence persists, maybe the two-way player will find a backup role, though.

Added 7:32 pm (EST)

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K. Okpala - SF

MIA

KZ Okpala, Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson, Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo will start Saturday's game vs. the Pistons.

Okpala was just recently cleared after being sidelined due to the league's health and safety protocols, and he will replace Tyler Herro in the starting lineup. While the starting role gives Okpala a slight boost, don't expect too much as Goran Dragic (health and safety protocols) is available to play.

Added 7:27 pm (EST)

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B. McLemore - SG

HOU

Ben McLemore hit 7-of-14 shots, 4-of-7 3-pointers and 3-of-4 free throws for 21 points, one assist, three rebounds and two steals with one turnover in a loss to the Spurs.

The Rockets were as short-handed as they could possibly get, needing to play a just-acquired Rodions Kurucs rotation minutes to hit the minimum-required eight guys, but McLemore stepped up big. His 21 points were a season-high. It’s unlikely McLemore is able to replicate this night again, with Victor Oladipo coming in, and with Eric Gordon not expected to be sidelined for long, but it was nice to see what McLemore can bring to the game when given the opportunity.

Added 7:26 pm (EST)

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J. Jackson - C

MEM

Jaren Jackson Jr. (left knee) is not far away from a return to action, he told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated recently.

Jackson has yet to appear in a game this season, as he underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee during the summer. And it appears that a return isn't far away. "I have a timetable. It’s not that far, believe me. It will probably sneak up on you, but it’s something that remains to be seen," Jackson Jr. told Spears. While he didn't give a concrete timeline, this update is good news for the many fantasy managers who have him stashed in their IL spots.

Added 7:20 pm (EST)

The Undefeated

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K. Tillie - PF

MEM

Killian Tillie (right hamstring strain) is available to play in Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Tillie, who has yet to appear in an official game this season, isn't worth rostering in any league. Regardless of format.

Added 7:18 pm (EST)

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J. Morant - PG

MEM

Ja Morant (left ankle sprain) will start Saturday's game vs. the 76ers.

Morant will be on a minutes restriction, as one would expect given the amount of time that he has missed. But he should still be slotted into all lineups regardless of league format. Tyus Jones will return to the second unit, where his fantasy value stands to take a hit.

Added 7:16 pm (EST)

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G. Hayward - SF

CHA

Gordon Hayward (left hip strain) is available to play Saturday vs. the Raptors.

Hayward will occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup Saturday night. Caleb Martin will take the biggest hit when it comes to fantasy value, as he is third in the pecking order on most nights behind Hayward and Miles Bridges.

Added 7:03 pm (EST)

Rick Bonnell on Twitter

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T. Herro - SG

MIA

Tyler Herro (neck spasms) could be available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Herro has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons, but his absence may go for just one game. "It just didn’t loosen up yesterday and that was to be expected. We think another day would be good for him," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday. That's good news for fantasy managers who have Herro rostered, as Miami will play four games next week.

Added 6:46 pm (EST)

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D. Gallinari - PF

ATL

Danilo Gallinari is doubtful to play on Monday against the Timberwolves.

This was the two-week mark for re-evaluation, and per the Hawks, Galllinari “has progressed to half-court individual workouts and will now be re-introduced to contact activity.” If he's already been upgraded from out to doubtful, it seems like he isn't too far away from returning. Atlanta needs him with Bogdan Bogdanovic out for extended time.

Added 6:28 pm (EST)

Brad Rowland on Twitter

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G. Hayward - SF

CHA

Gordon Hayward is probable to play on Saturday against the Raptors despite a left hip strain.

Hayward was originally listed as questionable, but was upgraded late on Saturday. If he plays, Caleb Martin and Miles Bridges will take a step back in the offense.

Added 5:55 pm (EST)

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C. LeVert - SG

IND

Caris LeVert has been ruled out indefinitely after a pre-trade physical revealed a small mass on his left kidney.

While the portion of the blockbuster James Harden trade involving the Rockets, Nets and Cavaliers was made official on Friday, the deal between the Pacers and Rockets (involving Victor Oladipo) was held out. And now we know why, as the Pacers announced that LeVert will be out indefinitely due to this kidney issue. LeVert will undergo more tests, and it is unknown how much time he will miss. "On behalf of my family and myself, we want to thank the Indiana Pacers for their support and guidance," LeVert said in a statement released by the Pacers. "We are grateful for their extreme thoroughness during the physical process and I am looking forward to joining the team and being part of this great organization as soon as possible."

Added 5:53 pm (EST)

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L. Ball - PG

NOP

Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy said on Saturday that Lonzo Ball (knee tendonitis) could be back within the next week.

Ball did not practice Saturday, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings. But, Van Gundy said that he believes the point guard is looking at "days or a week more than weeks" when it comes to a timetable. Nickeil Alexander-Walker's fantasy value has increased exponentially with Ball sidelined, and rookie Kira Lewis Jr. has picked up a few more minutes as well. Lewis isn't worth rostering, regardless of league format.

Added 5:45 pm (EST)

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M. Jones - SG

HOU

Mason Jones hit 8-of-12 shots, 6-of-8 3-pointers and 2-of-4 free throws for a career-high 24 points, four assists and six rebounds with six turnovers in a loss to the Spurs.

Added 7:32 pm (EST)

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K. Okpala - SF

MIA

KZ Okpala, Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson, Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo will start Saturday's game vs. the Pistons.

Added 7:27 pm (EST)

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B. McLemore - SG

HOU

Ben McLemore hit 7-of-14 shots, 4-of-7 3-pointers and 3-of-4 free throws for 21 points, one assist, three rebounds and two steals with one turnover in a loss to the Spurs.

Added 7:26 pm (EST)

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J. Jackson - C

MEM

Jaren Jackson Jr. (left knee) is not far away from a return to action, he told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated recently.

Added 7:20 pm (EST)

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K. Tillie - PF

MEM

Killian Tillie (right hamstring strain) is available to play in Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Tillie, who has yet to appear in an official game this season, isn't worth rostering in any league. Regardless of format.

Added 7:18 pm (EST)

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J. Morant - PG

MEM

Ja Morant (left ankle sprain) will start Saturday's game vs. the 76ers.

Added 7:16 pm (EST)

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G. Hayward - SF

CHA

Gordon Hayward (left hip strain) is available to play Saturday vs. the Raptors.

Added 7:03 pm (EST)

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T. Herro - SG

MIA

Tyler Herro (neck spasms) could be available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Added 6:46 pm (EST)

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