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Williams (concussion/reconditioning) finished with eight points (4-4 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 loss to Phoenix.

Williams returned to action following a seven-game absence caused by a concussion and subsequent reconditioning period. With Deandre Ayton (illness) sidelined Sunday, Williams operated as the primary backup to Donovan Clingan, who made his first start since Nov. 23. When Ayton and Clingan are both healthy, it's unclear how much playing time will be available for Williams, who will likely have to play out of position at times in order to maintain a consistent spot in the rotation.

The 76ers announced Monday that Embiid (sinus fracture) will be re-evaluated in one week, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Given this timetable, Embiid will miss at least the next three games for the 76ers. If he's re-evaluated prior to their game on Dec. 23, a return against the Spurs could potentially be on the table. With Embiid sidelined for at least a few games, the 76ers will need to rely heavily on Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele in the frontcourt. Meanwhile, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey are likely to soak up more usage.

Davis finished Sunday's 116-110 victory over Memphis with 40 points (15-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.

Davis tied his best scoring output of the season with an impressive performance, as he missed just seven of his 22 shots en route to leading the Lakers to a much-needed victory. The star big man has reached the 30-point plateau in three of his last four games while averaging 26.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 blocks per game since the beginning of December.

Gobert registered 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 victory over the Spurs.

Gobert finished one board shy of what would've been his 12th double-double of the campaign. Gobert remains on pace for top-60 value in nine-category fantasy formats, posting averages of 10.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks.

Kornet registered seven points (1-3 FG, 5-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 27 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards.

With Al Horford getting the night off for rest and Kristaps Porzingis (heel) leaving early, Kornet saw extended run. That's likely to happen often this season, so fantasy managers should keep Kornet in mind as a streaming option the next time that Horford sits.

Wembanyama finished with 20 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and seven blocks across 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to Minnesota.

This was Wembanyama's eighth career game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. He trails only Nikola Jokic in nine-category fantasy value this season, posting impressive averages of 23.6 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 3.4 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.

Edey (ankle) contributed 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.

Edey was back in action after missing the Grizzlies' last 12 games with a left ankle sprain, and though he came off the bench, he saw more minutes than starter Brandon Clarke (13) and fellow backup center Jay Huff (six minutes). While his playing time may remain somewhat volatile overall due to matchups, if Edey can routinely approach the 24 minutes he received Saturday, he'll likely be worth holding in most fantasy leagues. The rookie is currently averaging 11.3 points, 7.1 boards, 1.0 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.8 assists in 20.4 minutes per game while shooting 61.9 percent from the field over his 15 appearances.

Jackson-Davis logged five points (2-2 FG, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 14 minutes during Sunday's 143-133 loss to the Mavericks.

Jackson-Davis has now seen the floor three times out of his past four games, but he averaged just 13.3 minutes in those contests. Until he earns back the trust of coach Steve Kerr, his impact will likely be limited to deeper fantasy formats.

Nurkic logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Nurkic delivered an impressive performance on both ends of the court Sunday and recorded his first double-double since Nov. 26, although it must be noted he also missed five games between Nov. 30 and Dec. 8 due to a thigh problem. Nurkic might hold a secondary role on offense behind the Suns' Big Three, but he can get the job done on both ends of the court when needed. This was his seventh double-double of the season.

Turner provided 14 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 119-104 win over the Pelicans.

The veteran center extended his streak of games with at least one block to 21 with another strong performance at the rim. Since missing a calf in mid-November with a minor calf issue, Turner is averaging 12.4 points, 7.2 boards, 2.4 blocks, 1.8 assists, 1.8 threes and 0.8 steals, and his 2.1 blocks per game on the season ranks him fourth in the NBA behind Victor Wembanyama, Walker Kessler and Brook Lopez.