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Collins registered 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 loss to Phoenix.

Collins led the Jazz in rebounds Thursday and finished one point shy of Lauri Markkanen for the team scoring lead. He's been a daily double-double threat of late, recording five such performances over his past nine games and falling short by just one rebound three other times during that span. With Collins now playing around 30 minutes in almost every game, he's been a top-50 asset in standard fantasy leagues over the past two weeks.

The Kings waived Lopez after acquiring him from the Bucks earlier Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

The Kings acquired Lopez from the Bucks in exchange for cash considerations, but it's unsurprising to see Sacramento waiving him. Expect Lopez to try and sign with another franchise, but he'll likely be nothing more than a third-string center no matter where he lands. He appeared in 16 games for the Bucks this season, averaging just 4.1 minutes.

Wembanyama finished Thursday's 127-111 loss to the Magic with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes.

Wembanyama was limited to just one rebound Thursday, his lowest output of the season as the team was dominated on the glass, 39-29. He did manage to record three blocks, which is the 24th time he's reached that mark this season. The 2023 first-overall pick has yet to crack 20 points in a game in February as the team struggles in the midst of a six-game losing streak.

Davis (Achilles) is available to play Thursday against the Nuggets, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Davis has been bothered by several issues throughout the season, but as has usually been the case, he'll be available Thursday and should handle his regular workload. Over his last 10 outings, Davis is averaging 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.7 blocks across 35.1 minutes per game.

Reath (knee) won't play Thursday against the Pistons.

Reath will join Deandre Ayton (illness) on the sideline, leaving as the likely next man up to Ibou Badji to fill in as the Trail Blazers' starting center. Badji should represent a strong streaming option for Thursday, but Portland will likely get at least one of Ayton or Reath back for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Hartenstein won't return to Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a sore left Achilles, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. He finished with 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 15 minutes.

Hartenstein previously missed two games in late January with left Achilles soreness, so it's less than ideal that he's seemingly dealing with a related setback. Precious Achiuwa has been seeing extended run at power forward of late while the Knicks have been without Julius Randle (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (elbow), and Achiuwa would likely shift over to center if Hartenstein isn't available for the Knicks' next game Saturday versus the Pacers.

Ayton (illness) will not play against Detroit on Thursday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Ayton will be considered day-to-day going forward. If Duop Reath (knee) is given the green light, he's expected to start at center for Portland.

Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

JV was forced out of Wednesday's game after tweaking his calf, which resulted in Larry Nance starting the second half. If Valanciunas can't give it a go Friday, Nance would likely enter the starting lineup and would make for a quality fantasy target.

Jemison will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

No surprise here, as Jaren Jackson is returning from a two-game absence. But with Xavier Tillman traded away to Boston, Jemison could maintain a role in the short term. He was solid in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, producing 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes.

Drummond is not in the starting lineup to face the Grizzlies on Thursday.

Drummond got a starting nod against the Timberwolves on Tuesday in order to counter Minnesota's twin towers of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, but he heads back to bench versus Memphis. Ayo Dosunmu will move to the starting lineup alongside the regulars of late: Coby White, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic.