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Black will be rested Monday against the Wizards.

The Magic are listing him out for left ankle injury management, so they are taking a cautious approach for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 23 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 33 minutes Sunday against Boston. Jase Richardson, Jevon Carter and Jamal Cain could be more involved as a result.

Vucevic racked up two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, two assists and one block across seven minutes during Sunday's 108-97 loss to Boston.

Vucevic made little offensive impact in his brief appearance, attempting just two shots while playing a limited role in Orlando's frontcourt. His lack of playing time is concerning for fantasy managers, particularly with multiple big men competing for minutes.

Bitadze totaled zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 108-97 loss to Boston.

Bitadze was largely absent from Orlando's rotation, receiving just five minutes and attempting one shot. With his playing time severely restricted, the veteran center offers little fantasy utility outside of situations where injuries create additional opportunities.

Lopez racked up seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 loss to Golden State.

Lopez failed to establish much offensive rhythm, connecting on just three of his eight attempts while contributing little on the glass. The veteran center did collect two steals, but his limited minutes and inconsistent production make him a difficult fantasy option in standard leagues.

Martinelli chipped in 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and three rebounds across six minutes during Sunday's 124-112 loss to the Warriors.

Martinelli made the most of his brief opportunity, scoring efficiently and knocking down two three-pointers during a late fourth-quarter push. Despite the impressive scoring burst, his minimal playing time leaves him well outside the fantasy radar unless his role expands considerably.

Horford had nine points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 win over the Clippers.

All three of Horford's field goals came from beyond the arc as the veteran provided floor spacing and modest contributions in several categories. His ability to generate three-pointers, rebounds and occasional blocks remains useful in deeper formats, though his reserve role limits his overall ceiling.

Payton accumulated five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 victory over the Clippers.

Payton delivered his usual complementary production in a limited bench role, contributing a steal and a three-pointer without requiring much offensive involvement. His defensive activity can occasionally provide value in deeper leagues, but his modest minutes and scoring opportunities leave him with little appeal in standard formats.

The Jazz have exercised Bailey's $9.98 million rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

The move keeps Bailey under contract with Utah through the 2027-28 campaign as the franchise continues investing in the young forward's development. The fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft remains an important part of the Jazz's long-term plans, and the decision has no immediate impact on his fantasy outlook for the current season.

The Jazz will decline Collier's $4.99 million team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

The decision puts Collier on track to become an unrestricted free agent next summer rather than remain under contract with Utah for a fourth season. The young guard has averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across his first three NBA campaigns, establishing himself as a capable playmaker. His impending free agency creates some uncertainty about his long-term destination, though it shouldn't immediately affect his fantasy outlook for the 2026-27 season.

Shead racked up nine points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers.

Shead made an impact as a distributor and defender, collecting three steals (his high for the season) while matching his scoring output with six assists. His ability to generate assists and defensive stats gives him some appeal in deeper leagues, although his offensive role remains relatively limited.