Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. A left knee effusion cost Simmons Brooklyn's last game, but the point forward is good to go on Thursday. In seven appearances since returning from a lengthy absence, Simmons is tallying 6.8 points on 59.4% field-goal shooting, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game and faces a Raptors team that sits 23rd in opponent field-goal percentage (48.9%).

New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) practiced on Wednesday. The veteran sharpshooter, who was recently dealt by the Detroit Pistons, has averaged 13.0 points and 3.5 rebounds since arriving in New York. However, he's shot just 27.3% from deep, a significant drop from his average in Detroit, and wasn't available for the meeting with Orlando before the All-Star break. Fortunately, head coach Tom Thibodeau reported Bogdanovic is "on track" to return for Thursday's matchup with Philadelphia. But his fantasy outlook remains cloudy for various reasons, including the impending returns of Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) and Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring).

New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) is set to return to action on Thursday versus the 76ers. The veteran scorer missed the team's final game ahead of the All-Star break with left calf soreness. Since arriving from Detroit earlier in the month, Bogdanovic has suited up two times for the Knicks. He's averaged 13.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 28.0 minutes off the bench. From a fantasy perspective, the move to New York isn't great for Bogdanovic, but he should still play an important role for the Knicks with a couple of key forwards out injured.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but the team is interested in keeping him around. Claxton originally signed a two-year extension in 2022 that paid him $8.5 million in the first year and $9.6 million in the current season. His name came up around the trade deadline due to the expiring contract, but it seems like the Nets want to make sure he sticks around as an important piece of the rebuild. The 24-year-old has been a great shot-blocker and rim-runner as he proved his worth when the team had enough talent to properly utilize his strengths. Claxton remains a solid center option in all fantasy formats and if the team could get some more point guards or distributors on the team, it would greatly bolster his fantasy value.

New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) won't play on Wednesday night versus Orlando. The veteran sharpshooter is out because of an ailing calf, an injury that he's dealt with throughout the 2023-24 campaign. Unfortunately, the Knicks also won't have Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), so the team will be even more shorthanded than usual. Without question, Jalen Brunson will nearly monopolize the chances on the offensive end. But guys like Alec Burks and Josh Hart should be locks for all fantasy lineups on Wednesday evening.