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K. Walker - PG

BOS

Kemba Walker hit 9-of-19 shots and 4-of-11 3-pointers for 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block with five turnovers in 34 minutes of Thursday's 106-101 Game 2 loss to the Heat to fall into a 2-0 hole in the ECF.

Walker went off in the first half and then kind of disappeared after the break when the Heat implemented a zone, stopped Kemba and won the third quarter 37-17 to overcome a 17-point deficit and get the win. Walker wasn't very good in Game 1 (6-of-19 shooting) and looked a lot better tonight, but the Celtics couldn't get it done down the stretch. Walker is going to have to play at a high level the rest of the way if the Celtics are going to come back and win this series.

Added Sep 17 9:57 pm (EST)

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A. Len - C

WAS

Scott Brooks told reporters that newly signed center Alex Len will have a "good opportunity" to contribute for the Wizards which are shorthanded on centers.

After being waived by the Raptors, Len will have a chance to prove himself in D.C., but he'll be competing with Robin Lopez, Moritz Wagner and Jordan Bell. Bell is signing a 10-day deal and will also be given significant minutes for the Wizards which haven't played in a week. Keep an eye on Len in deep leagues but don't add him just yet because he wasn't producing fantasy-worthy numbers in Toronto and that's unlikely to change.

Added 12:25 pm (EST)

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R. Neto - PG

WAS

Raul Neto (groin) didn't practice on Saturday and is questionable on Sunday vs the Spurs.

Scott Brooks said veteran guard Neto didn't participate in practice this morning and that his status for tomorrow's game is uncertain at this point. Russell Westbrook (quad) is also questionable and it'd be surprising if both don't play because the Wizards are already very shorthanded. Check back tomorrow for more.

Added 12:17 pm (EST)

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J. Butler - SF

MIA

Jimmy Butler (COVID-protocol), Tyler Herro (neck), Avery Bradley (COVID-protocol) and Meyers Leonard (shoulder) won't play vs the Nets on Saturday or Monday.

Butler and teammates didn't travel to Brooklyn for Miami's two-game set vs the Nets, paving the way for Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic, Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson to play big minutes for the shorthanded Heat. Hopefully, the team is healthy for their back-to-backs starting on Wednesday vs the Nuggets.

Added 12:07 pm (EST)

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R. Westbrook - PG

WAS

Russell Westbrook was asked if he'd return Sunday vs the Spurs and answered, "Am I playing tomorrow? I don't know."

Russ said he feels good about his left quad injury and is trying to get himself back into game shape. But in regards to his status for tomorrow's contest, we'd be surprised if he was in the lineup considering the Wizards haven't played in over a week. Scott Brooks said, "The last three days, he's looked pretty good. He's building up and going in the right direction... just continue to monitor how he feels the next day... we are going to be patient... He said he's feeling good today." Backup point Raul Neto (groin) didn't practice Saturday so we'll see if and how that affects whether Russ plays or not.

Added 11:52 am (EST)

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J. Bell - PF

WAS

Jordan Bell is going to sign a 10-day contract with the Wizards, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Wizards are using the hardship provision to sign Bell who was acquired by the Lakers in November in the JaVale McGee trade but was waived shortly after.

Added 10:40 am (EST)

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T. Haliburton - PG

SAC

Tyrese Haliburton bounced back during Friday's win vs. New York, making 7-of-13 shots with two 3-pointers for 16 points, five rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals.

Yes, four blocks. Haliburton has been a bright spot in an otherwise dreary start to the season for Sacramento, and fantasy GMs have reveled in unexpected mid-round production. His playmaking has been sharp, with 5.1 dimes vs. 1.4 turnovers, and his efficiency (50.0% FGs, 81.8% FTs) can't be faulted -- particularly for a rookie. This performance busts him out of a mini-slump, as he came in shooting 7-of-21 (33.3%) over his previous three games. After tonight's victory, the Kings enjoy a rare four-day break in the schedule prior to Wednesday's game in Orlando.

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R. Holmes - C

SAC

Richaun Holmes tied his career high with six blocks during Friday's win vs. the Knicks, adding 10 points and 14 rebounds in his third double-double of the season.

Holmes also blocked six shots just a few weeks ago vs. the Pacers. He continues to play at a career-best clip, even logging 37 minutes without any turnovers tonight. He didn't have any assists or steals, either, but fantasy managers won't complain. He's outperforming expectations as a top-50 guy in most formats, and Hassan Whiteside (hip) doesn't pose a real threat at this point.

Added 1:13 am (EST)

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H. Barnes - PF

SAC

Harrison Barnes had 21 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two 3-pointers and one steal in a 103-94 win vs. the Knicks on Friday.

Barnes shot 5-of-13 from the field but that was the only mark against him. He was a perfect 9-of-9 at the charity stripe and didn't commit a single turnover, which has been a plus for him throughout his nine-year career (1.2 turnovers in 31.3 minutes per game). His field goal percentage (48.5%), rebounds (6.3) and assists (3.1) are all at career-best levels, as he's embracing a more central offensive role than he's had in the past. That role has yielded top-100 value in almost any format, and shows no signs of abating.

Added 1:12 am (EST)

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H. Barnes - PF

SAC

Obi Toppin had six points, five rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes vs. the Kings on Friday.

Since returning from a strained right calf, Toppin has averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.5 blocks in six games. He's yet to play more than 17 minutes during that span, so deep-league managers will need plenty of patience -- and should keep him on the bench until his role increases.

Added 1:12 am (EST)

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J. Randle - PF

NYK

The Knicks lost the second half of their back-to-back set on Friday, despite Julius Randle's 26 points, 15 rebounds and four assists.

Randle shot 8-of-17 from the field, but the surprise came at the free throw line, where he shot 10-of-11. That raises him to a career-best 91-of-114 (79.8%) from the stripe, a number that's helped propel him to early-round value in 8-cat and 9-cat. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau also loves him, which is perhaps as important as anything else Randle is doing. "He's always been a great worker, so that sets a great tone for how we're going to go about our business," Thibodeau said. There's no reason Randle can't maintain his production as a focal point of New York's attack.

Added 1:11 am (EST)

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T. Gibson - PF

NYK

Taj Gibson was a healthy DNP-CD on Friday.

The Knicks seem to have added Gibson for locker room and veteran-leadership purposes, rather than anything he can do on the court. That won't change while Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel are healthy.

Added 1:11 am (EST)

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N. Jokic - C

DEN

Nikola Jokic collected 31 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in an overtime road win on Friday, making 15-of-27 FGs with one 3-pointer in 40 minutes.

Jokic added three steals including a clincher late in OT, and yet again flirted with a triple-double. "It's just like watching a surgeon pick somebody apart," coach Michael Malone said. "Nikola is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He is the best center in the world." Opposing coach Monty Williams seems to agree, saying before the Suns' tough loss, "Some of the stuff you see on tape with [Jokic], you just rewind it because you're trying to see what he saw before he made the pass. You don't see it in real time." He's an early MVP candidate in both reality and fantasy, where he leads everyone in 8-cat, 9-cat and points league scoring. Simply amazing.

Added 1:02 am (EST)

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A. Len - C

WAS

Scott Brooks told reporters that newly signed center Alex Len will have a "good opportunity" to contribute for the Wizards which are shorthanded on centers.

Added 12:25 pm (EST)

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R. Neto - PG

WAS

Raul Neto (groin) didn't practice on Saturday and is questionable on Sunday vs the Spurs.

Added 12:17 pm (EST)

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J. Butler - SF

MIA

Jimmy Butler (COVID-protocol), Tyler Herro (neck), Avery Bradley (COVID-protocol) and Meyers Leonard (shoulder) won't play vs the Nets on Saturday or Monday.

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R. Westbrook - PG

WAS

Russell Westbrook was asked if he'd return Sunday vs the Spurs and answered, "Am I playing tomorrow? I don't know."

Added 11:52 am (EST)

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J. Bell - PF

WAS

Jordan Bell is going to sign a 10-day contract with the Wizards, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Wizards are using the hardship provision to sign Bell who was acquired by the Lakers in November in the JaVale McGee trade but was waived shortly after.

Added 10:40 am (EST)

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T. Haliburton - PG

SAC

Tyrese Haliburton bounced back during Friday's win vs. New York, making 7-of-13 shots with two 3-pointers for 16 points, five rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals.

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R. Holmes - C

SAC

Richaun Holmes tied his career high with six blocks during Friday's win vs. the Knicks, adding 10 points and 14 rebounds in his third double-double of the season.

Added 1:13 am (EST)

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H. Barnes - PF

SAC

Harrison Barnes had 21 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two 3-pointers and one steal in a 103-94 win vs. the Knicks on Friday.

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