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  • Leads bench in scoring
    Mathews chipped in eight points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 131-116 Play-In Game loss to Chicago.

    Advice: Since the All-Star break, the 27-year-old averaged 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 45.8 percent from the field, playing valuable minutes during Trae Young's (finger) absence. With the Hawks looking to test the trade market around Young and possibly Dejounte Murray after a disappointing year, the Hawks will have until June 29 to decide whether they want Mathews back next season, which would fully guarantee his contract. Rotowire.com Today, 12:50 pm
     
  • Does it all in loss
    Highsmith posted nine points (4-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game loss to the 76ers.

    Advice: Highsmith has seen an increase in both playing time and production in April, when he averaged 7.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.7 minutes. This is a significant improvement from March, where the 27-year-old averaged 5.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.3 steals in 16.7 minutes. With Jimmy Butler (knee) out for Friday's matchup against the Bulls, Highsmith is expected to garner an uptick in playing time behind Jaime Jaquez. Rotowire.com Today, 12:46 pm
     
  • Won't play Friday
    Phillips (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat.

    Advice: Phillips continues to deal with a right mid foot sprain and will be unavailable as the Bulls attempt to secure the No. 8 seed Friday. Even if the Bulls advance to the first round of the playoffs, it seems unlikely that Phillips will be able to return. Rotowire.com Today, 11:49 am
     
  • Shines off bench Wednesday
    Batum provided 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game victory over the Heat.

    Advice: It was widely known that Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were going to carry the 76ers in this matchup against the Heat, but Philadelphia likely wouldn't have gotten the win without Batum's impressive effort off the bench. The 20-point output was a season-high mark for the veteran, and even though his role is not going to change drastically in the first-round matchup against New York, he should continue to see decent minutes on a regular basis. He went scoreless in four appearances against the Knicks during the regular season. Rotowire.com Today, 7:28 am
     
  • Nicolas Batum scores season-high 20 with 6 triples
    Nicolas Batum provided a boost off the bench with 20 points (7-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one block and six triples against the Heat on Wednesday.

    Advice: Batum hasn’t been much more than a veteran rotation piece that can come away with some defensive stats and threes this season, but he stepped up in the biggest way possible in this game. He made a big play late with a block on a 3-point attempt from Tyler Herro, and he was able to set new season-highs with 20 points and six 3-pointers. He has started some this season, though he will continue to come off the bench as long as the team is fully healthy. It’s unlikely, but he’ll look to keep the heroics going against New York. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:06 pm
     
  • KJ Martin (toe) active Wednesday vs. Heat
    KJ Martin (left toe contusion) is listed as active for the 76ers’ game against the Heat on Wednesday.

    Advice: Martin will be back in the mix to play on Wednesday but isn’t likely to impact fantasy basketball much given the role he usually slots into when Philadelphia’s veteran wings are healthy. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:49 pm
     
  • Available for Wednesday
    Martin (toe) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat.

    Advice: Martin will return from a three-game absence and will likely be working with minutes in the teens. He's not the most attractive fantasy option. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:34 pm
     
  • KJ Martin (toe) probable Wednesday vs. 76ers
    KJ Martin (left toe contusion) is listed as probable for Wednesday’s 76ers-Heat contest.

    Advice: Martin appears set to return from a three-game hiatus on Wednesday. The 76ers wing isn’t likely to play a significant role with Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre, and Nic Batum healthy, though. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:49 pm
     
  • Expected to play Wednesday
    Martin (toe) is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Martin is still being listed as questionable on the injury report, but he was able to get through the team's morning shootaround, so it looks like he'll be out there barring a setback during warmups. However, he'll likely only be operating with minutes in the teens, so he's not a great target in fantasy hoops. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:39 pm