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The Nets recalled Wolf from the G League's Long Island Nets on Wednesday.

Wolf will rejoin Brooklyn following a brief stint with Long Island, though the move doesn't necessarily indicate an increased role in the NBA rotation. The second-year big man will look to earn additional playing time, but his immediate fantasy appeal remains limited without a consistent workload.

The Hawks assigned Ejiofor to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.

Ejiofor will continue to shuffle back and forth between the two squads. He's currently miles off the fantasy radar.

Leonard (knee) is expected to be sidelined for at least three to four weeks, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

The extended absence represents a significant setback for Leonard, who will be unavailable for the foreseeable future. His absence should create additional offensive opportunities for Toronto's remaining rotation players, with guys like RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Allen Graves seeing more usage. Leonard's recovery timeline will be worth monitoring, as the reported window represents a minimum absence rather than a firm return date.

Bailey accumulated 19 points (9-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one block in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Spurs.

Bailey was efficient inside the arc, converting eight of his 12 two-point attempts, though his perimeter shooting remained inconsistent. The second-year forward played a team-high 39 minutes, giving him ample opportunities to contribute offensively and on the glass. His substantial workload is encouraging for fantasy purposes, but improved three-point efficiency and more consistent contributions in other categories would strengthen his overall value.

Peterson provided 18 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to San Antonio.

Peterson struggled to find his rhythm from the field but compensated with three triples and a perfect showing at the charity stripe. The rookie displayed his scoring potential despite playing considerably fewer minutes than fellow starters Keyonte George and Ace Bailey. His perimeter shooting and ability to draw fouls should help support his fantasy value as he develops.

George finished Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to San Antonio with 31 points (11-27 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes.

George carried a substantial offensive workload, leading Utah in scoring while knocking down five three-pointers. Although he struggled with efficiency inside the arc and committed five turnovers, his willingness to shoulder significant scoring responsibilities remains promising for fantasy managers. His combination of scoring volume and perimeter shooting gives him considerable upside.

Hayes notched two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Spurs.

Hayes struggled to contribute offensively but made an impact on the glass and defensively, collecting three offensive rebounds while registering multiple blocks. The 37-minute workload was particularly encouraging, though his limited scoring opportunities could make consistent fantasy production difficult. His rebounding and shot-blocking provide some value in deeper formats.

Green posted three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 win over the Timberwolves.

Green attempted just three shots but remained productive as a rebounder, facilitator and defensive presence. His nine boards and six assists helped offset the minimal scoring contribution, while two blocks added further fantasy value. Green's limited offensive involvement continues to restrict his scoring ceiling, but his consistent playing time and ability to contribute across multiple categories make him a useful option in category-based formats.

McDaniels contributed 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Warriors.

McDaniels attempted 18 shots, reflecting increased offensive involvement with Anthony Edwards (knee) unavailable. However, he connected on just one of eight three-point attempts and recorded no steals or blocks, limiting his overall fantasy production, especially given how much impact he usually has on the defensive end of the court. His seven rebounds and four assists were encouraging, and the additional scoring opportunities could boost his value while Minnesota adjusts to Edwards' absence, but he needs to do a better job on the defensive end. He hasn't recorded a steal in four games and has just five blocks in five contests. Still, he's averaging 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest.

Kuminga registered 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Warriors.

Kuminga stepped into a bigger offensive role with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined, leading Minnesota in scoring while adding five assists without a turnover. His three triples and two steals added valuable fantasy production, making this one of his most balanced performances of the season, as well as a season-high output in scoring. Kuminga could see increased scoring opportunities during Edwards' absence, which should raise his fantasy ceiling considerably.