Fantasy Basketball

Jokic notched 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, 16 assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 victory over Golden State.

Jokic took just 13 shots Thursday, right in line with what he had averaged over his previous three contests. Besides displaying efficiency by hitting nine of those tries, the big man did his usual work as a stat-sheet stuffer, leading all players in the contest in both assists and boards en route to his league-leading 17th triple-double of the campaign. Ten of those performances have come over his past 13 games, a span that has helped push Jokic back to being the No. 1 fantasy producer on the season.

Hartenstein notched eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 victory over Miami.

Hartenstein closed the game Thursday, once again outplaying Jericho Sims. Despite still coming off the bench, Hartenstein has been the go-to option over the past two games, teasing everyone with his strong per-minute upside. There is no indication he will take the starting spot away from Sims, but should the minutes stick at close to 30, he could become a viable pickup across all 12-team leagues.

Allen closed Thursday's 128-113 win over the Grizzlies with 18 points (9-12 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes.

Allen dominated on both ends of the floor in the win, racking up his 21st double-double of the season and adding four combined steals and blocks. After opening the season on fire, Allen slowed a little during the month of November, thanks largely to a couple of injury-related absences. Since that time, he has gotten things back on track, churning out top-35 value over the past month. Managers should be thrilled about his season to date, and given the Cavaliers are going to be pushing hard the rest of the way, there is no reason to think he won't finish the season just like he started.

Clarke provided 10 points (5-7 FG), three rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Thursday's 128-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Clarke remained with the second unit in the loss, a move that has resulted in his production falling of late. After initially moving into the starting lineup when Steven Adams (knee) went down, Clarke was rightfully added across most formats. While his last two performances have been unflattering, managers may want to hold a little longer, just to see what happens next. Thursday was a blowout, meaning Clarke wasn't called upon down the stretch. It may be wise to give him another game or two to see if he can get things turned around.

Looney will enter the first unit for Thursday's game in Denver, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Looney will draw the starting nod in place of Klay Thompson (rest) alongside Draymond Green in the frontcourt. In his last nine appearances as a starter, Looney has averaged 7.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26.3 minutes.

Wood (thumb) has been fully cleared to practice, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Wood has spent nearly two weeks on the sidelines recovering from a fractured thumb, but getting fully cleared for practice is the final step in his rehab, and he will accompany the team on its upcoming five-game road trip. Once he gets through a few full practices, Wood should be cleared to return, so there's a chance he could be back in action for Week 17. Stay tuned.

Kuminga closed Thursday's 134-117 loss to the Nuggets with 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes.

Kuminga was a last-minute addition to the starting lineup after Draymond Green was ruled out due to a calf injury. Kuminga did well with the opportunity, notching his highest rebound total since Dec. 14 and posting double-digit points for the sixth time in his past seven games. He's doesn't typically produce enough to be a viable fantasy asset, but Kuminga does have some deep-league streaming appeal when called upon to start, as he's averaging 12.4 points, 3.6 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.6 triples in that role over seven games this season.

Wade recorded five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Thursday's 128-113 victory over Memphis.

Wade played just 17 minutes in the win, coming on the heels of a four-game stretch in which he played at least 21 minutes in each game. Despite earning a regular spot in the rotation, Wade is not a player to look at in fantasy, even in slightly deeper formats. He has scored double digits on only four occasions this season and averages only 1.1 combined steals and blocks.

Aldama supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Aldama moved into the starting lineup Thursday, filling in for Jaren Jackson, who was ruled out due to a thigh injury. While this is likely just a short-term move, Aldama was able to remind everyone of what he was able to do earlier in the season. However, he had logged no more than 21 minutes in eight straight games prior to this. He is fine to stream if Jackson misses more time, but beyond that, Aldama is better suited to deeper formats.

Johnson logged 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 FT), 16 rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during the Herd's 115-111 win against Westchester on Wednesday.

Johnson has logged a double-double during each of his first three games with the Herd. Since he was traded for Brandon Randolph, he has averaged 14.4 points and 11.6 rebounds.

Kuminga will start Thursday against the Nuggets with Draymond Green (calf) unavailable.

Kuminga has been just okay as a starter this season with averages of 11.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 triples, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks, so he's not the most attractive streaming option. Joining him in the first unit will be Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney.

Green will not play in Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to right calf tightness, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Green entered the day questionable with foot soreness before being upgraded to available and being listed in the starting five. However, he will not take the floor due to right calf discomfort. Jonathan Kuminga will enter the first unit, while Donte DiVincenzo and JaMychal Green are candidates to see expanded roles off the bench. Green's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Mavericks.

Cancar supplied 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 victory over the Warriors.

Cancar moved into the starting unit for just the second time this season Thursday with Aaron Gordon (ankle) unable to play, and the fourth-year forward put together one of his best games of the season. He was very efficient from deep, knocking down a trio of triples on just four attempts. This was Cancar's first game with double-digit scoring since he put up 15 points against the Clippers on Jan. 5. He has shown flashes of ability this season but isn't likely to be a fantasy asset unless Gordon is forced to miss an extended amount of time.

Barrett totaled 30 points (13-23 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 41 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 victory over Miami.

Barrett led the way for the Knicks, scoring a team-high 30 points on an efficient 13-of-23 mark from the floor. Right on brand, Barrett added no defensive production, something managers should be expecting at this point. The four assists were a nice bonus, although they were offset by the fact he went 0-of-5 from the perimeter. At this point, it's clear that Barrett's limitations keep him to being a scoring threat who can chip in some boards.

Martin notched five points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 loss to the Knicks.

Coming off a strong performance against the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Martin followed up with the complete opposite Thursday. Despite being locked in as a starter, Martin has been unable to put up consistent numbers. He will go on brief runs in which he flirts with 12-team value, only to go downhill in a hurry. To avoid the stress, managers may be better off leaving him for those in deeper formats.

Brooks was ejected from Thursday's game after getting into an altercation with Donovan Mitchell.

After going down on a layup attempt that was blocked by Evan Mobley, Brooks threw an arm toward Mitchell's groin region, and an altercation ensued. It's likely that Brooks could face a suspension from the league for his actions, so he might not be available for Sunday's matchup with the Raptors. If he is forced to miss time, that would open up more minutes for Ziaire Williams, David Roddy and Jake LaRavia.

Bertans (left calf strain) will not return to Thursday's game.

Bertans was off to a hot start, draining three straight triples, but after converting his third three-pointer he limped off the court and went straight back to the locker room. He'll miss the remainder of Thursday's game, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's tilt with the Warriors.

Cancar will join the first five for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Cancar will fill the vacated power forward spot Thursday due to the absence of Aaron Gordon (ankle). In his only start of the season, Cancar recorded nine points, four rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes.

Poole finished with 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 loss to the Nuggets.

Poole finished second on the Warriors with 22 points Thursday, and he got to that mark on an efficient 8-for-15 shooting line. The fourth-year guard scored over half of his points from three-point range, where he went 4-for-8. This was a nice bounce-back performance for Poole, as he had averaged just 14.0 points on 36.4 percent shooting over his previous three games.

Strus had 17 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 29 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 loss to the Knicks.

Strus dropped five triples en route to 17 points, only the second time he has scored more than 16 points in the past 11 games. While this was certainly a solid performance, the fact Victor Oladipo (ankle) was out needs to be factored in. As long as the Heat are relatively healthy, Strus should be viewed as nothing more than a situational streamer for anyone needing perimeter production.

Mitchell has been ejected from Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Mitchell was sent back to the locker room Thursday after getting into a scuffle with Dillon Brooks, who was also ejected following the altercation. Darius Garland should receive a bump in usage for the rest of the game, while Cedi Osman, Ricky Rubio and Raul Neto are all candidates to see more run. It's unclear if there will be any further punishment for Mitchell, but his next opportunity to play will come Sunday in Indiana.

Caruso has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Hornets due to a right foot sprain, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Caruso appeared to twist his ankle early in Thursday's game and was forced to the locker room prior to being ruled out. He will finish with seven points, three rebounds and a steal across seven minutes of action. Caruso's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Trail Blazers.

Green logged 24 points (9-24 FG, 6-14 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during the Herd's 115-111 win against Westchester on Wednesday.

Green has made six three-pointers in each of his last two games. Currently, he is averaging 4.7 threes made on a 42.4 percentage on the campaign. Green will continue receiving the green light to shoot three-pointers as part of the Herd's starting backcourt.

Kennard will not start Thursday at Milwaukee, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kennard has enjoyed a brief stint in the first five with Marcus Morris (ribs) sidelined but will return to the bench with Morris active Thursday. Despite starting in three of his four games since returning from injury, Kennard logged just 16.3 minutes per game in that stretch and should be out of the fantasy conversation until he sees more minutes.

Curry racked up 28 points (10-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 loss to Denver.

Curry was at one point questionable for the contest due to a sore shoulder, but he ended up leading the Warriors with 33 minutes and 28 points. The sharpshooting point guard didn't seem to be affected at all by the shoulder issue, as he knocked down 10 of 17 shot attempts and went 5-for-10 from three-point range. Curry has scored 20-plus points in nine straight games and is averaging 31.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 5.0 three-pointers and 1.0 steals over that stretch.

Murray amassed 33 points (12-23 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 win over the Warriors.

Murray continued his recent scoring surge Thursday, surpassing the 30-point mark for the second straight game and finishing with over 20 points for his fifth straight contest. The point guard didn't let his scoring output interfere with his playmaking duties, as he also dished eight assists -- his third-highest mark since the start of the new year. After averaging 22.1 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 three-pointers in January, Murray appears poised to keep his foot on the pedal with a big performance in his first game of February.

Quickley had eight points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 victory over the Heat.

Quickley moved into the starting lineup Thursday, replacing Jalen Brunson, who was ruled out prior to tipoff due to an illness. Despite playing 37 minutes, Quickley fell short of the mark when it comes to fantasy value. Managers were certainly hoping for more, making this a tough pill to swallow. With that said, if Brunson misses another game Saturday, Quickley would remain a viable streaming consideration.

Lowry chipped in three points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 loss to the Knicks.

Things went from bad to worse for Lowry, who turned in another woeful performance. To say it's been a rough few weeks for Lowry would be putting it nicely. He is outside the top 200 in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks, averaging just 7.1 points to go with 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals. His playing time remains limited, as he has logged 30 minutes only twice in that timeframe. While he should be better than this, his spot on a 12-team fantasy roster shouldn't simply be a given.

Garland totaled 32 points (11-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 128-113 victory over Memphis.

Garland dropped a game-high 32 points in the win, carrying the Cavaliers to victory despite the ejection of Donovan Mitchell. While the points were nice, it has been Garland's assist numbers that have been impressive of late. He now has at least 10 assists in seven of his past 10 games, buoying his overall value. He has been a top 15 player in nine-category formats over the past two weeks, much to the delight of his fantasy managers.

Jones closed Thursday's 128-113 loss to Cleveland with six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals over 24 minutes.

Jones had multiple steals for the fourth time in his past six games but failed to produce in the other categories. As long as Ja Morant is healthy, Jones will continue to play second fiddle when it comes to point guard minutes. He can be streamed in for anyone needing assists and steals, two categories that are not plentiful at this stage.