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  • Dean Wade logs 17 minutes, goes 5/3/3 in return
    Dean Wade accounted for five points, three rebounds, three assists, a block and a three-pointer across 17 minutes in Saturday’s loss to Boston.

    Advice: Wade returned after over two months on the sidelines, and he made an instant impact. The numbers don’t leap off the page, but he provided floor-spacing and meaningful peripheral contributions in his first game back. Marcus Morris Sr. and Tristan Thompson logged just five minutes apiece, and Wade’s return should continue to cut into their playing time. Expect Wade’s playing time to gradually increase as he works his way back into game shape. Rotoworld Today, 8:20 pm
     
  • Plays through injuries in win
    Doncic totaled 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Saturday's 105-101 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

    Advice: Doncic sealed the Game 3 win by winning a jump ball in the closing seconds and grabbing the loose ball before the buzzer. While Doncic's inspired play was a clear difference-maker in the victory, he left the court favoring his left ankle. His injury struggles were noticeable throughout the game, as his ankle and lingering knee issue limited his speed in transition. Still, Doncic played through the pain and delivered his best rebound total of the postseason. Although Doncic may find himself on the injury report for Monday evening's rematch, he'll carry a full load if his body can take the beating. Rotowire.com Today, 5:58 pm
     
  • Dean Wade (knee) available Saturday vs. Boston
    Dean Wade (right knee sprain) is available for Saturday’s matchup with the Celtics.

    Advice: Wade’s last appearance was on March 8, so it’s unclear how much playing time he’ll get following the extended layoff. At the very least, he’ll add some depth to Cleveland’s forward rotation. The Kansas State product averaged 5.4 points, 4.0 boards and 1.5 triples across 20.5 minutes in the 2023-24 regular season. Rotoworld Today, 5:02 pm
     
  • Good to go Saturday
    Wade (knee) is available for Saturday's Game 3 against Boston, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

    Advice: Wade has been sidelined since March 8, but he made it through warmups without any setbacks and is officially good to go. Jarrett Allen (ribs) remains out, however. It will be interesting to see what type of role Wade plays after being sidelined so long. Rotowire.com Today, 4:46 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic tallies 22 points, 15 boards in Game 3
    Luka Doncic amassed 22 points (7-of-17 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Thunder.

    Advice: Doncic does not appear 100%, but the guard who finished third in MVP voting continues to play through the pain. While he wasn’t as efficient as he can be as a scorer, Luka contributed in other areas. The 15 rebounds were two shy of his playoff career high, and Doncic was also responsible for five assists. With Kyrie Irving having another big second half and PJ Washington continuing to punish the Thunder, Dallas has won two straight with its best player hobbled due to injury. Game 4 is on Monday night, with the Mavericks aiming to take a 3-1 series lead. Rotoworld Today, 3:20 pm
     
  • Not on injury report
    Alexander-Walker is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.

    Advice: Alexander-Walker appeared to hurt his left shoulder during Game 3 Friday, and he was complaining about the pain in the locker room after the game. However, it appears that he escaped without anything too serious, and fantasy managers can expect him to suit up in his usual role Sunday. Rotowire.com Today, 2:51 pm
     
  • Questionable for Sunday
    Jackson (calf) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against Minnesota.

    Advice: Jackson played through the same questionable tag for Friday's Game 4 blowout win, but he saw just eight minutes with six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one turnover. Rotowire.com Today, 2:08 pm
     
  • Reggie Jackson (calf) questionable for Game 4 Sun.
    Reggie Jackson (left calf contusion) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves.

    Advice: Jackson hasn’t missed a game this postseason, but his playing time has decreased, with Nuggets coach Michael Malone leaning on his starters even more. “Big Government” only played eight minutes in Friday’s win over Minnesota and will shoulder a similar workload in Game 4. Rotoworld Today, 1:42 pm
     
  • Drew Eubanks wants to remain with Suns next season
    In a recent interview, Drew Eubanks said he wants to return to the Suns for the 2024-25 season.

    Advice: As Jusuf Nurkic’s backup this season, Eubanks appeared in 75 games (six starts). While he did not significantly impact fantasy basketball, the sixth-year pro made a positive impression on the Suns brass. Eubanks, who has a player option for next season, wants to remain with the team and also said in the interview that the Suns want him back. He has until June 29 to decide on the player option, which is worth a little over $2.65 million. Rotoworld Today, 11:56 am