Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) will play on Saturday night versus the Suns. He logged 39 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, so the ankle issue likely isn't anything serious. But at least fantasy managers can plan accordingly, although Tatum's condition is still worth monitoring moving forward. The 26-year-old has averaged 19.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 11 career meetings against the Suns, all down from his average this season. However, Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is questionable, which could open the door for more scoring chances. Either way, Tatum remains a must-start in all formats.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He is done for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. Fortunately, the 21-year-old is expected to recover fully and be ready for the start of next season. Although Mathurin's numbers are down from his inaugural year, averaging 14.5 points and 4.0 rebounds, he's still been a relatively reliable fantasy asset. He's shown growth in areas, especially from behind the arc, considering he shot a career-high 37.4%. At any rate, Mathurin could be in store for an even bigger season in 2024-25, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the recovery process.

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old has been under the weather of late. However, despite still dealing with obvious congestion and other symptoms, he has averaged 20 points in the last two games. Nonetheless, Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) will finally return on Saturday from a lengthy layoff, so Walker may finally get a night off. But even if he's active, he could have a tough time getting on the floor with Thomas back in the equation.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) will play on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed the last four games with a sprained right foot. However, the 2022 No. 22 overall pick is good to go. Walker has had a down season compared to his rookie campaign, averaging 8.5 points and 7.4 rebounds. But he's at least made up for it defensively, logging a career-high 2.7 blocks. With that in mind, Walker is worthy of being featured in all category lineups. On the other hand, the 22-year-old has had some weak showings against the Nuggets throughout his career, so DFS participants should consider alternative options.

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is cleared to return for Saturday's game in Charlotte. The 22-year-old tweaked his wrist in Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, he missed subsequent encounters against the 76ers and Pistons. Sharpe has averaged 7.3 points and 6.7 boards during the 2023-24 campaign. Although those numbers are the best of his career, it still hasn't been enough to make him a reliable fantasy producer. That said, the Nets play again on Sunday, meaning Nicolas Claxton might log fewer minutes than usual if Brooklyn builds a decisive lead over one of the worst teams in the league. With that in mind, Sharpe's fantasy ceiling is slightly higher on Saturday, which could benefit those in need of a streaming option.