Julius Randle had 14 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday’s win over the Nuggets.

Randle had just four points and was 1-of-10 from the field in Thursday’s win over the Clippers. The 31-year-old power forward bounced back Sunday, though he still struggled with his shot a bit. Randle was just one rebound and three assists shy of recording a triple-double.

Donte DiVincenzo had 17 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and five three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Nuggets.

DiVincenzo is heating up as the 29-year-old shooting guard posted at least 17 points and at least four three-pointers for the third consecutive game. The assists and steals have helped him forge an exemplary fantasy basketball season. DiVincenzo has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.

Anthony Edwards had 21 points (9-of-19 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in the Timberwolves’ 117-108 victory over the Nuggets on Sunday.

21 points feels low for Edwards, but Minnesota had five other players in double digits. The 24-year-old shooting guard wasn’t particularly efficient. Edwards and the Timberwolves maintained their reputation for having the Nuggets’ number with yet another win over Denver. The Timberwolves have three games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Julius Randle (back) is available for Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game with back spasms, Randle will be available to play. He’ll look to bounce back from his worst performance of the season, a four-point showing against the Clippers on Thursday in which he shot 1-of-10 from the field.

Joel Embiid (oblique) will miss at least the next three games.

Injured during Thursday’s win over the Heat, Embiid has been diagnosed with a strained right oblique. He’ll miss at least three games before being re-evaluated, starting with Sunday’s game against the Celtics. When Embiid has been out, the 76ers have started Andre Drummond, with Adem Bona remaining in the backup center role. Look for that to be the case on Sunday.

Julius Randle (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.

Randle is dealing with back spasms, which is why he appears on the Timberwolves’ injury report. He’s yet to miss a game this season, and his absence on Sunday would result in more scoring opportunities for Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. As for who moves into the starting lineup, Reid is a potential replacement, as is Terrence Shannon Jr.

Julius Randle tallied four points (1-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds and six assists in Thursday’s win over the Clippers.

Randle had a rough night in Inglewood, producing his lowest scoring output of the season. Fantasy managers were able to salvage something due to the six assists, but this was a disappointing night for the Timberwolves’ forward. Naz Reid (11 points, seven rebounds, one steal and two blocks) and Jaden McDaniels (12/7/2/3) stepped up, supplementing Anthony Edwards’ 31-point night to help the Timberwolves escape with the 94-88 victory. Randle will look to bounce back when Minnesota visits Denver on Sunday.

Donte DiVincenzo accounted for 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Clippers.

DiVincenzo has made at least three three-pointers in four straight games, knocking down four against the Clippers. The assists and steals have been just as important over the past week for the Timberwolves’ guard, who has been a top-50 player. DiVincenzo and the Timberwolves have one more game in Week 18, on Sunday against the Nuggets in Denver.

Anthony Edwards finished Thursday’s win over the Clippers with 31 points (12-of-24 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

Edwards leads the NBA in points scored in road games, and he was at his best during the second half of Thursday’s victory. He scored 21 points after halftime, including a three-pointer over two defenders with 42.9 seconds remaining that gave the Timberwolves a four-point lead. While the shot selection can be an adventure at times, Edwards is one of the NBA’s most lethal scorers. And when he’s shooting as well as he did in the second half of Thursday’s game, Ant-Man is nearly impossible to stop.

VJ Edgecombe recorded 19 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday’s win over the Heat.

Edgecombe recorded a complete stat line against the Heat, and he’s picked up the production since the All-Star break. The rookie guard has scored at least 19 points in four of his last five games, providing third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. With Dallas’ Cooper Flagg currently injured and not a lock to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be eligible for postseason awards, Edgecombe is someone who should be mentioned more often in Rookie of the Year conversations than he already is.

Kelly Oubre Jr. finished Thursday’s win over the Heat with 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

Since shooting 0-of-6 from the field and scoring two points in the 76ers’ February 11 blowout loss to the Knicks, Oubre has hit double figures in five straight games. This run includes two games with at least 21, with the 76ers’ wing producing a solid stat line against the Heat. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Oubre has been a top-100 player in nine-cat formats. With Paul George suspended for 13 more games, Oubre is worth the risk in some 12-team leagues if he’s still on the waiver wire.

Joel Embiid (ribs) tallied 26 points (8-of-20 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Heat.

While Embiid’s knee has been the focus of most fantasy managers’ attention this season, it was his ribs that were the problem on Thursday. The 7-footer took an inadvertent hit to his right side during the second quarter and appeared to struggle with the pain at various points for the rest of the game. However, this didn’t keep Embiid from knocking down a dagger three-pointer with 29.2 seconds remaining, giving the 76ers a 124-117 lead that would hold as the final score. The good news is that Philadelphia is off until Sunday. Hopefully, that time off benefits Embiid.

Tyrese Maxey accumulated 28 points (9-of-26 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, 11 assists, five steals, one block and five three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Heat.

Maxey had it rolling during the first quarter of Thursday’s game, scoring 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field. He made three three-pointers during the period, surpassing Allen Iverson for the most made three-pointers by a 76er. Maxey would make two more, pushing his tally to 887 in his 76ers’ career, but he cooled off after a hot start. The good news for fantasy managers is that the overall stat line compensated for the damage done by his poor field-goal percentage. The 76ers end their Week 18 slate on Sunday in Boston.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Grizzlies and Kyle Anderson have agreed to a contract buyout.

Anderson has missed Memphis’ last four games, the last two for personal reasons. He’s reportedly leaving Memphis, with Charania reporting that Anderson plans to sign with the Timberwolves once he clears waivers. To address the opening on their roster and lack of frontcourt depth, the Grizzlies are reportedly signing Taj Gibson.

Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available for Thursday’s game against the Heat.

Embiid is good to go after initially being listed as probable for Thursday’s game. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, and fantasy managers should expect to see Embiid take on a similar workload. Andre Drummond will likely fall out of the rotation entirely, with Adem Bona serving as the backup.

Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is probable for Thursday’s game against the Heat.

Embiid returned to the 76ers’ lineup on Tuesday, logging 26 minutes in a win over the Pacers. He should take on a similar workload against the Heat, and the former MVP doesn’t need to play heavy minutes to provide elite fantasy value.

Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 10 points (4-of-5 FGs), 19 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks against the Trail Blazers.

Gobert was back after serving a one-game suspension on Sunday, and he picked up right where he left off. He had 22 points and 17 rebounds in his previous game, and while he didn’t do as much scoring, he was able to set a new season high for rebounds. Gobert isn’t the same player that he used to be, but he’s still capable of making a big impact for fantasy managers, just like he did in this game.

Jaden McDaniels lit up the Trail Blazers with 29 points (12-of-16 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, three steals, five blocks and five three-pointers on Tuesday.

McDaniels has been excellent all season, and this was another big-time performance for him. Not only did he have a strong night as a scorer, but he also contributed eight defensive stats in the win. This was only the second time in NBA history that a player finished with at least three steals, five blocks and five three-pointers, with Brook Lopez achieving those marks in a game in 2024. McDaniels has provided top-20 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 34 points (11-of-27 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, five three-pointers and five turnovers in a 124-121 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Edwards got off to a scorching hot start to this game, entering the break with 25 points. However, he went ice-cold in the second half and wasn’t able to add to what could have been a monster night for him. It ended up being an inefficient shooting night, but he also has 12 turnovers over his last two games. He’ll look to clean that up against the Clippers on Thursday.

VJ Edgecombe amassed 23 points (9-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers.

Three 76ers scored at least 23 points in Tuesday’s victory, with Edgecombe joining Tyrese Maxey (32) and Joel Embiid (27). The rookie guard has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, continuing to provide solid production as the 76ers continue without the suspended Paul George. Philadelphia returns home for its next game, Thursday night against the Heat.

Tyrese Maxey accounted for 32 points (10-of-22 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers.

While he wasn’t as explosive as he was in Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves, Maxey has now scored at least 30 points in two straight and four of his last six games. Even better for fantasy managers was the overall line, with the 76ers’ guard finishing one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double. Philadelphia plays two more games in Week 18, starting with the Heat on Thursday.

Joel Embiid (knee, shin) finished Tuesday’s win over the Pacers with 27 points (11-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one three-pointer.

Back in the 76ers’ lineup for the first time since February 7, Embiid started and played 26 minutes on Tuesday. A combination of an unspecified minutes limit and Philadelphia winning by a 135-114 final score helped with the management of the 7-footer’s workload. Embiid was effective while on the floor, even if his mobility remains an issue. Philadelphia’s final two games of Week 8 are on Thursday and Sunday; hopefully, that ensures fantasy managers of two more Embiid games.

Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available to play against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Following a five-game absence, Embiid will be back in the lineup to take on Indiana. His return will push Andre Drummond back to the bench, though managers shouldn’t rush to drop him since Embiid could still miss time moving forward.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is available for Tuesday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Reid will return following a one-game absence, which should cut significantly into Joan Beringer’s minutes. With Rudy Gobert back after serving a one-game suspension, Reid should handle his usual role as Minnesota’s Sixth Man.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Reid missed Sunday’s loss to the 76ers with a sore right shoulder and is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers. Joan Beringer started and had seven points and three rebounds in 17 minutes with Reid out on Sunday.

Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.

Embiid has missed the last five games with various injuries. While he could return Tuesday against the Pacers, the 31-year-old’s status is still up in the air given his questionable listing. Andre Drummond started and had six points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes in Embiid’s absence on Sunday against the Timberwolves. Drummond would likely start again if Embiid remains out Tuesday.

Anthony Edwards had 28 points (11-of-19 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the 76ers.

Edwards was coming off a 40-point performance in the win over the Mavericks on Friday. The 24-year-old shooting guard still had a good game with 28 points on 19 field goal attempts, though it wasn’t enough to earn the victory against the 76ers on Sunday. Edwards has provided 12th-overall per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Timberwolves have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Quentin Grimes had 19 points (7-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves.

Grimes hadn’t had more than 14 points in a game since January 7 against the Wizards, when he had 16 points. The 25-year-old shooting guard had a remarkable game on Sunday with the point, assist, and three-point totals all well exceeding his seasons averages. Grimes’ upside remains limited, though he has been seeing more minutes since Paul George was suspended.

VJ Edgecombe had 24 points (8-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and six three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves.

Edgecombe was the perfect second banana to Tyrese Maxey in this game. The 20-year-old shooting guard had 24 points on 18 field goal attempts and made six three-pointers in the win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. Edgecombe has provided eighth-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster.

Tyrese Maxey had 39 points (16-of-28 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in the 76ers’ 135-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday.

The play of the night came midway through the third quarter when Maxey drove the lane and dunked with his left hand over two Timberwolves. The 25-year-old point guard bounced back in a big way after having 27 points in the loss to the Pelicans on Saturday. Maxey has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The 76ers have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is out for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

Initially questionable, Reid will sit out Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury. With Rudy Gobert serving a one-game suspension for flagrant foul point accumulation, rookie Joan Beringer will receive the starting nod. Due to Minnesota’s lack of healthy post players, he is worth streaming in 12-team leagues. Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle complete the starting five.

Johni Broome suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.

This happened while Broome was with the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers’ G League affiliate. The rookie hasn’t seen the floor in the NBA much this season, and it will be a while before he is back on the floor in any capacity.

Joel Embiid (knee, shin) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Embiid will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to manage multiple ailments. Andre Drummond has been starting in his place for all but one of those games, with Adem Bona occupying the role for the other. One of the two should start against Minnesota, with Drummond being the preferred streaming option.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable to play against the 76ers on Sunday.

Reid didn’t make the original injury report, but there is now a chance he misses Sunday’s game against Philadelphia. In that scenario, Joan Beringer would likely see a bump in minutes as the backup center, though that won’t be a large enough role for him to be worth streaming.

Tyrese Maxey tallied 27 points (9-of-23 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and five steals over 36 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans.

Maxey remains one of the most consistent scorers in the fantasy landscape, topping 25 points in seven of eight games since the start of February. He’s shouldering an even greater offensive role with Joel Embiid on the shelf due to a lingering right knee issue. The 25-year-old scoring machine is averaging 28.9 points through 54 games this season, delivering first-round fantasy value in the process. The 76ers have a quick turnaround when they face the Timberwolves on Sunday before a three-game week against the Pacers, Heat and Celtics.

Kelly Oubre Jr. posted 25 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans.

Oubre has seen an uptick in creation possessions with Joel Embiid (knee) on the shelf, attempting at least 12 shots in seven of nine games since January 31. The 30-year-old forward has topped 20 points just once during that span but he’s been a consistent double-digit scoring threat for the last couple weeks.

Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game for accruing his seventh flagrant foul.

Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game for accruing his seventh flagrant foul point.

Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for an “unnecessary flail” during Friday’s win over the Mavericks. The NBA announced Saturday that the foul was upheld and thus Gobert has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his seventh flagrant foul point of the regular season. The 33-year-old center will serve his suspension Sunday against the 76ers. Naz Reid or Joan Beringer could move into the starting lineup in Gobert’s absence. While Reid has fantasy value either way, Beringer is only relevant if he’s starting.

Rudy Gobert recorded 22 points (9-of-11 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), 17 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks in Friday’s win over the Mavericks.

Gobert had one of his best games of the season on Friday, but he may not be available for Minnesota’s next game. The 7-foot-1 center was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for an “unnecessary flail” during Friday’s victory. If the league office doesn’t rescind the call, Gobert will be suspended for Sunday’s game against the 76ers. Naz Reid or Joan Beringer, with the latter playing four minutes on Friday, would be the replacement in the starting lineup. While Reid offers solid fantasy value whether he starts or comes off the bench, Beringer needs to start to be of value to fantasy managers.

Naz Reid finished Friday’s win over the Mavericks with 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers.

Reid had the kind of night that has made him a favorite of fantasy managers for quite some time, recording a complete stat line while shooting over 50 percent from the field. The only quibble for fantasy managers would be the foul shooting, but Reid only attempted two free throws on the night. With Rudy Gobert facing a one-game suspension for flagrant foul points, the Timberwolves will need another big night from Reid on Sunday against the 76ers, even if he doesn’t start.

Anthony Edwards tallied 40 points (16-of-30 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Mavericks.

Edwards put on a show on Friday, making it eight games this season with 40 points or more. As has been the case for most of this season, Ant-Man was at his best when the Timberwolves needed him most, shooting 6-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter. Edwards and the Timberwolves play one more game in Week 17, as they host the 76ers on Sunday.

Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Saturday’s game will be the fourth that Embiid has missed due to right knee injury management. His continued absence means the 76ers will rely on Andre Drummond and Adem Bona to hold down the fort at the center position.

VJ Edgecombe had 20 points (7-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks.

Edgecombe had 20 points on 15 field goal attempts in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks. The 20-year-old shooting guard recorded no assists and had six turnovers, showing that it was a bit of a struggle on the offensive end. Edgecombe has provided seventh-round per game value on the season, according to Basketball Monster.

Andre Drummond had 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks.

Drummond started, played 28 minutes and had a double-double with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks. With Embiid’s durability seemingly in question once again, Drummond is usable in deeper formats.

Tyrese Maxey had 28 points (8-of-23 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks.

Maxey led the 76ers in scoring with Joel Embiid sidelined. It wasn’t the best game for the 25-year-old point guard as he had 28 points on 23 attempts from the field. Maxey was 4-of-11 from behind the three-point line. Maxey is fourth-overall in per game value on the season, according to Basketball Monster. The 76ers have a back-to-back this weekend against the Pelicans on Saturday and the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) is off the injury report for Friday’s game against the Mavericks.

The Timberwolves have a clean injury report for their first game out of the All-Star break, including Shannon. Due to a strained left foot, he’s been out since Christmas. While Shannon’s return may result in fewer minutes for Jaylen Clark, who already wasn’t playing much, this is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball in the short term.

Quentin Grimes (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday’s game against the Hawks.

Grimes missed Philadelphia’s last two games before the All-Star break. His return means fewer minutes for Justin Edwards, and MarJon Beauchamp (G League) is likely to be inactive.

Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Thursday’s game against the Hawks.

Embiid missed Philadelphia’s final two games before the All-Star break, and there was hope that he would be healthy enough to play after the break. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case. Andre Drummond should continue to start, with Adem Bona slotting in as the backup.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the 76ers signed Jabari Walker to a two-year contract.

Walker, who was on a two-way deal, maxed out his 50-game limit before the All-Star break. This move ensures that he’ll be available to play in games for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. While Walker’s signing ensures the 76ers of another option in the frontcourt if needed, he’s unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.

Marc Stein reports Cameron Payne is signing with the 76ers for the rest of the season.

Payne spent time during the preseason with the Pacers but has played in Serbia since then. However, he is “securing a buyout,” which will allow him to sign with Philadelphia. The veteran point guard will provide depth behind Tyrese Maxey, but he won’t see significant minutes unless there is an injury in front of him. In that scenario, he may be able to provide decent value in assists.

Anthony Edwards finished with 32 points (13-of-22 FGs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and six three-pointers in the All-Star Game on Sunday.

Edwards received 10 of the 14 votes for MVP of the All-Star Game, with Kawhi Leonard receiving the other four. Edwards’ highest-scoring game was the first matchup with Team World, which ended with a Scottie Barnes game-winning triple after Edwards forced overtime with a three-pointer of his own. They lost to Team USA Stars in the second game of the night, but they got revenge in the championship by winning 47-21. Edwards has had his best season as a scorer thus far and will look to build on this performance with a strong finish to this season.