New York Knicks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old is on a roll this season, averaging a career-high 25.8 points. But he suffered a calf contusion in Thursday's meeting with the Mavericks, his former team, and had trouble walking after the contest. At any rate, if Brunson can't suit up on Saturday, Julius Randle and OG Anunoby could pick up most of the slack, with Miles McBride a favorite to enter the starting lineup. Malachi Flynn, who has logged only six minutes since being traded by the Raptors, could also see more work.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Cameron Payne (concussion) appears ready to return to action, with the team listing him as probable for Thursday's marquee matchup against Boston. The veteran guard missed Monday's clash with Utah, after landing in concussion protocol. However, Payne practiced on Wednesday and should resume his normal duties as the backup point guard to Damian Lillard. Payne has averaged 6.1 points and 2.4 assists in 15.5 minutes for the year.

The NBA is denying the New York Knicks a $7.8 million Disabled Player Exception for the loss of center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) because there's optimism that Robinson can return from ankle surgery to play late in the regular season. The Knicks anticipated that Robinson would miss the rest of the year after undergoing ankle surgery as of Dec. 20, but they now hope to get back one of league's best rim protectors at some point likely around the spring. Isaiah Hartenstein has presented top-50 fantasy value in nine-category leagues during Robinson's absence, averaging 8.2 points on 64.6% shooting from the field, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 3.4 combined steals plus blocks in 32.8 minutes over 16 games since Dec. 11. Robinson is suddenly worth picking up off waiver wires where he was discarded for teams that can afford the stash, but the impact of his potential return may not be felt very much in fantasy.

Washington Wizards guards Delon Wright (quadriceps) and Landry Shamet (hamstring) are both listed as available for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wright is good to go with a left quadriceps contusion and can be a stat-sheet stuffer when given playing time, but the minutes (17.2 per game) haven't been there in 14 games behind starter Tyus Jones this year. Despite 1.6 steals per night, Wright can be ignored in the vast majority of fantasy leagues at the moment. The sharpshooting Shamet missed Washington's past two contests due to a sore left hamstring, but he also has the green light to suit up on Monday. The 26-year-old journeyman is providing 7.3 points and 1.3 threes per game on 37.8% shooting from downtown in 21 appearances as a strict reserve for the Wizards on the campaign, so there's not much to see from a fantasy perspective here at this time.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (quadriceps) might not feature in Monday's game against Oklahoma City, as the team has listed him as questionable for the contest. After missing a large chunk of the season with a knee injury, Wright is bothered by a left quadriceps contusion. He's been limited to 14 outings, averaging 4.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals across 17.2 minutes of action. With Landry Shamet (hamstring) also questionable, the Wizards could be without two of their main backcourt bench contributors, and head coach Wes Unseld Jr. might have to get creative with his rotation.