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The Raptors are trading Young and Dennis Schroder to the Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Young has seen an increased role for the Raptors lately, averaging 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.1 minutes across his last 15 appearances. However, the 35-year-old doesn't seem to fit Toronto's plan of a youth movement and will head to Brooklyn. With the Nets, Young will likely compete for minutes with Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle).

Wembanyama posted 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 116-104 loss to Miami.

Wembanyama has recorded seven double-doubles over his last eight appearances, and the star rookie continues to make a huge impact on both ends of the court despite the Spurs' overall struggles. During that eight-game span, Wembanyama is averaging 20.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.6 steals per contest.

Poeltl recorded 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 123-117 victory over the Hornets.

Poeltl has excellent touch around the rim, shoots the ball at a high clip and is an outstanding rebounder -- traits that make him a reliable fantasy contributor and a player who can post double-doubles regularly. He missed 11 games in January due to a nagging ankle injury, but he seems to be trending in the right direction now that he's back on the court, and he should have a sizable role if he stays with Toronto past the trade deadline.

Holmes was traded from the Mavericks to the Wizards on Thursday in exchange for Daniel Gafford, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Holmes had an inconsistent role for the Mavericks over the past few weeks, but he'll have an opportunity for a fresh start with his new team. Since Gafford is heading to Dallas as part of the return, Holmes will likely serve as the Wizards' primary backup at center once Marvin Bagley (back) is healthy.

Horford ended with 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 win over Atlanta.

Getting his second straight start, Horford turned back the clock with a fantastic performance that saw him tie his season highs in both assists and made three-pointers while posting his highest block total since he racked up five rejections against the Thunder on Jan. 2. The 37-year-old center doesn't play both ends of back-to-backs anymore and sees his workload and role vary based on opponents, which limits his fantasy value in season-long formats, but Horford is still useful in DFS in the right matchup.

The Mavericks acquired Gafford from the Wizards on Thursday in exchange for Richaun Holmes and a 2024 first-round draft pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Gafford is amid the best season of his career, averaging 10.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.5 minutes. He's started all 45 of his appearances this season, but that may change in Dallas. Rookie Dereck Lively has proven to be effective at center, so pulling him from the starting group is probably unnecessary. However, the deal could ultimately create a near minutes split between the two, which could damage the fantasy value of both players.

Porzingis finished Wednesday's 125-117 victory over the Hawks with 31 points (13-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 31 minutes.

The veteran big led the Celtics in scoring while delivering 30 or more points for the second time in his last six games. Porzingis is having his usual trouble staying on the court, missing five games since the beginning of January due to knee and ankle trouble, but he's been productive when he's been available -- over his last nine contests, the 28-year-old is averaging 21.7 points, 6.8 boards, 2.6 threes, 2.3 blocks and 2.1 assists while shooting 53.2 percent from the floor and 45.1 percent from beyond the arc.

Okongwu finished with 19 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 loss to the Celtics.

With Clint Capela (thigh) out for a second straight game, Okongwu recorded his seventh double-double of the season. Capela's injury isn't viewed as serious, but if he were to get moved at the trade deadline, Okongwu's fantasy value could skyrocket down the stretch. Five of his double-doubles this season have come in games during which he played 30-plus minutes.

Gafford totaled 14 points (7-12 FG), 13 rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 loss to Cleveland.

The fifth-year center won his individual battle with Jarrett Allen on the night, even if the Wizards lost the war. The double-double was Gafford's fourth in the last six games and ninth of the season, leaving him one short of the career-high 10 he recorded in 2022-23. Over that six-game stretch, he's averaging 12.8 points, 11.3 boards, 2.2 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 66.0 percent from the floor.

Sabonis had 30 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Pistons.

Sabonis extended his newest double-double streak to seven games as he continued his reign atop the category, well ahead of Nikola Jokic's 42 double-doubles. Sabonis has failed to hit the milestone only four times this season, making him the most reliable center in the Western Conference. His increased assist totals have turned him into a legitimate triple-double threat as well, and his 15 triple-double games leave him tied with Jokic for first place.