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Scottie Barnes left Monday’s game against the Knicks early due to an ankle injury, but the initial x-rays came back clean. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday, but there is a chance he may miss some upcoming games. With their next game scheduled for Thursday in Miami, fantasy basketball managers may want to consider picking up Davion Mitchell (4% rostered in Yahoo leagues) or Jonathan Mogbo (4%) as potential streaming options. Barnes had been the primary playmaker for the team with Immanuel Quickley out, so Mitchell is expected to take on that role in his absence. Although Mitchell only put up modest numbers in the last game (eight points, three rebounds, three assists, two 3-pointers), he has shown potential for bigger performances in the past. On the other hand, Mogbo is a riskier pick but could offer value across multiple categories. He filled in for Barnes after he left the game and has shown promise as a rookie, despite limited minutes. Mitchell may be the safer choice for more shallow leagues, while Mogbo could be a deeper league option with higher upside. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on updates regarding Barnes’ injury status for a clearer picture of their potential playing time and production.

With only one game on Monday, there weren’t many other players worth adding. Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter (1%) scored a career-high 19 points, but he hasn’t been consistent this year. He’s a player to keep an eye on, but he isn’t worth adding yet.

However, there are only two games on Tuesday, so here are a few players to consider picking up. If your league has a games cap, it may not be best to stream some of these guys, but if you’re looking to maximize your games played, here are a few options:

Cole Anthony- 5%

With both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined, the Magic have turned to Anthony for offense. He hasn’t been a large part of the rotation this year, but he had 14 points in a season-high 29 minutes in their last game. He’s arguably their best healthy shot creator, and he should see plenty of usage until Banchero returns.

Gary Trent Jr.- 7%

GTJ’s first year in Milwaukee started off slowly, but he has started to figure things out. He has scored in double figures in 10 of their last 12 games, and he scored a season-high 20 points in their last one. The steals haven't come back, but the points and 3-pointers have been strong recently.

Cason Wallace- 10%

With OKC’s rotating starting lineup, it’s worth including Isaiah Joe (3%) and Aaron Wiggins (3%) here as well. Wallace has seen the most starts recently, and he has been able to pour in the steals recently. All three should play 20+ minutes, making all of them worth streaming on a lighter day.

Naji Marshall- 9%

Marshall is questionable after missing the Mavs’ last four games with an illness. PJ Washington (illness) is also questionable, so there is a chance that Marshall starts in place of an absent Washington. Marshall has been an excellent fantasy option this season, especially when he’s gotten the chance to start.