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Drummond amassed four points (1-2 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 11 minutes during Sunday's 118-109 loss to Brooklyn.

Drummond has now played 11 or fewer minutes in three straight games. His role is trending in the wrong direction, and it's hard to see that changing while Nikola Vucevic is healthy.

Jokic ended Sunday's 132-120 win over the Spurs with 39 points (17-29 FG, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 34 minutes.

Jokic was dominant on both ends of the court and led the Nuggets to an easy win while ending one assist from a triple-double -- it was the fourth time this happened to the star big man in 2023-24. The number of triple-doubles aside, Jokic remains an elite fantasy contributor regardless of the opponent and the format, and managers should continue to expect big things from him every time he steps on the court but even more so while Jamal Murray (hamstring) remains out.

Biyombo recorded 10 points (2-3 FG, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 119-97 loss to the Timberwolves.

Biyombo has started 10 straight games with Steven Adams (knee), Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Xavier Tillman (knee) sidelined, averaging 8.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 28.4 minutes during that stretch. This is the first time Biyombo is starting on a semi-regular basis since the 2020-21 campaign when he was playing for Charlotte, and he figures to retain the role moving forward, as Adams and Clarke will likely miss the entire season while Tillman's return isn't imminent.

Ayton ended Sunday's 108-102 loss to the Bucks with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.

Ayton returned to the court Sunday after missing the team's previous game due to a back injury. The big man led Portland in rebounds and blocks en route to a double-double performance. Ayton has recorded a double-double in eight games this season, including in two of his last four outings. He has tallied 10 or more boards 10 times this year.

Reid provided 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 119-97 victory over the Grizzlies.

Reid has a complicated path toward earning more regular playing time given that Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert are playing exceptionally well together as the starting frontcourt. However, Reid is making the most of his minutes, and he can be a decent option in fantasy despite his steady bench role. He has scored in double digits in six of his last eight outings, averaging 10.6 points and 3.4 rebounds while logging just 19.0 minutes per game in that span.

Lopez provided 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 108-102 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Lopez did a little bit of everything for Milwaukee in a winning effort, finishing as one of five players with 10 or more points while recording a team-high block total. Lopez has tallied at least 10 points, five rebounds, three blocks and three steals twice this season, and he has posted 10 or more points with five or more rebounds in four straight contests.

Poeltl ended with 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 loss to Cleveland.

This was Poeltl's eighth double-double of the season, and his 18 points mark a new season high. Poeltl's workload is trending up, and the same is true of his production. Over his last six games, Poeltl has posted fifth-round value in nine-category leagues with averages of 12.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.3 minutes.

Queta finished with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Sunday's 113-103 win over Atlanta.

Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to miss at least a week, so Al Horford started at center, and Queta picked up 15 minutes off the bench compared to nine minutes for Luke Kornet. Queta made a positive impact in just his second appearance of the season, and he may get more opportunities as a result.

Robinson said after Sunday's loss to the Suns that he's dealing with lower back pain, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Robinson was examined by the Knicks' medical staff following Sunday's matchup after he took a mid-game fall, but he didn't see a major workload reduction during the matchup. He tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 34 minutes during the narrow loss. It's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Claxton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Chicago, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Claxton was originally listed as probable for Sunday's game due to a left ankle sprain, but he has been downgraded to out ahead of game time. Royce O'Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith and Day'Ron Sharpe should see extended minutes in Claxton's absence.