Oklahoma City Thunder

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is expected to rejoin the lineup right after the All-Star break. The Knicks get their first post-break action on Thursday versus Philadelphia. Hartenstein has been unavailable for three games due to left Achilles tendinopathy. With the Knicks thin at the center position, Hartenstein's absence resulted in Precious Achiuwa logging huge minutes. His fantasy value takes a hit with Hartenstein's return, but Achiuwa should still play a prominent role in the rotation. Hartenstein has had an impressive campaign and averages 8.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.5 steals as a starter.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Western Conference starters in scoring in Sunday's All-Star game, shooting 7-for-10 from downtown en route to 31 points. He missed just four of his 16 efforts from the field all night and also did a bit of playmaking with six assists. This was the second consecutive All-Star appearance for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has developed into one of the league's best two-way players. The young Thunder star averages the third-most points in the league (31.3) and is first in steals (2.2). Gilgeous-Alexander is hitting nearly 55 percent of his shots, and he has also boosted his numbers in rebounding and assists in 2023-24 to become one of the elite assets in fantasy basketball and an MVP candidate in real life.

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play on Wednesday versus Orlando. He had carried a questionable tag throughout the day. However, the Achilles issue is still bothering him, so he'll miss a third consecutive contest. As a result, Precious Achiuwa will continue to see extra work, with the former Raptor coming off an impressive 17-rebound, three-block showing in Monday's loss to Houston. Without question, Achiuwa is a must-start in all fantasy formats, including those participating in DFS contests.

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive contest with a toe contusion. Torrey Craig took over from Caruso in the starting unit on Monday versus Atlanta, with Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry getting extended minutes off the bench. His absence also benefited Ayo Dosunmu, who went off for a career-high 29 points on Monday. Wednesday's outing promises to be a much tougher one for the Bulls as they face a top-tier defensive team that has been crushing it since the turn of the year.

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Wednesday's showdown with Orlando. He's missed the last two games because of a sore Achilles. With the All-Star break on the horizon, the team could play it safe by keeping the 25-year-old off the floor. At any rate, if Hartenstein sits out another game, Precious Achiuwa, coming off a 17-rebound outing on Monday in the loss to Houston, is worth starting in all fantasy leagues.