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C. Johnson - PF

PHX

Cameron Johnson shot 7-of-16 from the field and 2-of-3 from the foul line in Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets, tallying 19 points, three rebounds, two steals and three 3-pointers in 35 minutes.

Johnson fell two points shy of his season-high Saturday night, and he may have been able to reach it had he not been sidelined due to cramping. The second-year forward did not play in either overtime period, with Abdel Nader getting those minutes. Nader played 30 minutes, finishing with six points, four rebounds, two assists and one 3-pointer. Johnson, who’s rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues, has been providing late-round value in both 8- and 9-cat formats over the last week. He isn’t a must-have player, but that could change should Devin Booker (hamstring) have to miss more time.

Added Jan 24 1:04 am (EST)

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K. Porter - SG

HOU

Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to remain with the Rio Grande Vipers until the end of the G League season.

The Rockets are reportedly "elated to have such a prodigious talent on their hands." They hope some time in the G League will improve Porter's conditioning as well as his leadership both on and off the court. Head coach Stephen Silas also envisions him as a primary playmaker with the second unit, with the coaching staff treating him as a point guard rather than a wing. The G League wraps up Mar. 11 so it shouldn't be long before we see Porter in the Rockets' rotation.

Added Yesterday 11:00 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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D. Booker - SG

PHX

Devin Booker (left knee sprain) will not play in the All-Star game.

It's the first we've heard of a knee injury for Booker this season, and is presumably just a precaution. We'll leave him off the injury report and will get plenty of advance notice if his status is endangered for the Suns' next game vs. the Blazers on Thursday. Mike Conley has been named Booker's replacement in the All-Star game.

Added Yesterday 8:30 pm (EST)

Shams Charania on Twitter

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M. Conley - PG

UTA

Mike Conley has been invited to the All-Star game, according to The Athletic's Tony Jones.

Conley gets his first All-Star nod in his 14th NBA season, and it's an honor he's been eager to accept. "I’m playing the best basketball of my entire career," he said. "Being 33 years old, I’ve never had the opportunity to play in the [All-Star] game. I’ve had the door shut so many times." He replaces Devin Booker (left knee) who was initially slated to replace Anthony Davis. Conley is putting together a bounce-back season and he also makes the 9-cat fantasy all-star team behind averages of 16.1 points, 5.7 dimes, 3.5 boards and 1.4 steals with great efficiency.

Added Yesterday 8:24 pm (EST)

Tony Jones on Twitter

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M. Bagley - PF

SAC

Marvin Bagley is viewed by unnamed NBA executives as "up for discussion" in trade talks, according to The Athletic's Jason Jones and Sam Amick.

There has been a swirl of trade rumors in Sacramento heading toward the Mar. 25 deadline, though there's reportedly "minimal" interest in Bagley around the league. Fantasy managers may not be upset if he stays with the Kings either, as he's finally gaining traction with top-150 value in 30.1 minutes over the past few weeks.

Added Yesterday 7:49 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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J. Wiseman - C

GSW

Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants James Wiseman to improve as a rebounder in the second half of his rookie season.

“Rebounding is about positioning, it’s about anticipating, and he should be getting better as he goes,” Kerr said. “The second half of the season will be really big for James and for us. For us to win, to be competitive, he has to be a force in the paint on the glass." Wiseman is grabbing 12.9% of the Warriors' rebounds when he's on the court, per NBA.com, which puts him 82nd among qualifying players. He's collecting 10.2 boards per 36 minutes, so it's not as though he's slacking, but there are different expectations when you're the No. 2 draft pick.

Added Yesterday 5:15 pm (EST)

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D. Hunter - SF

ATL

De'Andre Hunter (right knee meniscus surgery) did not require a second PRP treatment and he'll be re-evaluated on Mar. 19.

This is good news for Hunter since the PRP injection would have added 7-10 days to his expected return date. The initial timetable had him out until late-March at the earliest. He has resumed unrestricted weight-room work and "progressive court reloading," and it sounds like his knee has responded well to the increased activity. With the All-Star break upon us, this is a good time to make note of his availability in your leagues.

Added Yesterday 4:09 pm (EST)

Chris Kirschner on Twitter

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N. Bjelica - PF

SAC

Nemanja Bjelica is "likely" to be traded by the Mar. 25 deadline, according to Sam Amick and Jason Jones in The Athletic.

This comes as no surprise. Earlier in February, it was reported that Bjelica would "welcome" a trade out of Sacramento. The Sixers, Heat, Warriors, Bucks and Celtics have reportedly expressed interest, and it feels like a question of 'when' not 'if' he gets traded away. Interestingly, his inactivity in January and most of February was reportedly because Bjelica himself "chose not to play" because he was "incensed" that Marvin Bagley took his starting job. Guys like DaQuan Jeffries and Chimezie Metu could pick up minutes if Bjelica is dealt, but his exit shouldn't have major fantasy implications.

Added Yesterday 3:55 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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B. Griffin - PF

The Nets are the favorites to land free agent Blake Griffin, Shams Charania reports.

Marc Stein of the New York Times reported that the Lakers, Clippers, Heat and Warriors are also in the mix, but Brooklyn is leading the pack right now. Griffin likely wouldn't have a big role in Brooklyn, as Kevin Durant playing 76% of his minutes as a four according to Basketball Reference, but maybe they hoping he can come in and provide a boost to the second unit.

Added Yesterday 1:21 pm (EST)

Shams Charania

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B. Griffin - PF

Blake Griffin and the Pistons have agreed to a contract buyout, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Woj adds that Griffin "has interest from most of the NBA's top playoff contenders" and that he will make a decision after some conversations with prospective teams. Woj didn't mention any specific teams by name, though. Griffin looked like a shell of himself this season, averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists on 36% shooting.

Added Yesterday 12:06 pm (EST)

ESPN

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J. Adams - PG

MIL

The Bucks have waived guard Jaylen Adams.

Adams played very limited minutes across seven games and was never on the fantasy radar.

Added Yesterday 11:25 am (EST)

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D. Lillard - PG

POR

Damian Lillard hit 13-of-26 shots, eight 3-pointers and 10-of-10 free throws for 44 points, one rebound, seven assists and a block in 38 minutes of Thursday's 123-119 win over the Kings.

The 44 points ties his season high and Lillard has now racked up four 40-point games and 16 30-point games in what could end up being an MVP season if the Blazers can keep winning games. He's going to have a tough time beating out guys like Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry for the MVP Award, but nobody hits as many clutch shots as Dame does and the Blazers, who are without C.J. McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic, are a very respectable 21-14 on the season. Lillard and the Blazers will get back to regular-season work against the Suns next Thursday.

Added Yesterday 1:15 am (EST)

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E. Kanter - C

POR

Enes Kanter hit 11-of-15 shots on his way to 22 points, 21 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 34 minutes of Thursday's win over the Kings.

Kanter has been one of this season's true fantasy heroes thanks to another injury to Jusuf Nurkic and he's absolutely crushing in his three March games. He's hit 20 of his 27 shots (74 percent) and has double-doubled in all three games, averaging 14.7 points, 15.3 rebounds and a block, and has double-doubled in his last five games. He's also hit double digits in rebounds in 24 games thus far. He's not going to do much outside of points, boards and field goal percentage, but he's been very good at all three of them this season.

Added Yesterday 1:07 am (EST)

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K. Porter - SG

HOU

Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to remain with the Rio Grande Vipers until the end of the G League season.

Added Yesterday 11:00 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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D. Booker - SG

PHX

Devin Booker (left knee sprain) will not play in the All-Star game.

Added Yesterday 8:30 pm (EST)

Shams Charania on Twitter

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M. Conley - PG

UTA

Mike Conley has been invited to the All-Star game, according to The Athletic's Tony Jones.

Added Yesterday 8:24 pm (EST)

Tony Jones on Twitter

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M. Bagley - PF

SAC

Marvin Bagley is viewed by unnamed NBA executives as "up for discussion" in trade talks, according to The Athletic's Jason Jones and Sam Amick.

Added Yesterday 7:49 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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J. Wiseman - C

GSW

Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants James Wiseman to improve as a rebounder in the second half of his rookie season.

Added Yesterday 5:15 pm (EST)

Mercury News

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D. Hunter - SF

ATL

De'Andre Hunter (right knee meniscus surgery) did not require a second PRP treatment and he'll be re-evaluated on Mar. 19.

Added Yesterday 4:09 pm (EST)

Chris Kirschner on Twitter

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N. Bjelica - PF

SAC

Nemanja Bjelica is "likely" to be traded by the Mar. 25 deadline, according to Sam Amick and Jason Jones in The Athletic.

Added Yesterday 3:55 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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B. Griffin - PF

The Nets are the favorites to land free agent Blake Griffin, Shams Charania reports.

Added Yesterday 1:21 pm (EST)

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