Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have acquired center Richaun Holmes and draft compensation from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Daniel Gafford. With Gafford's departure vacating the starting center role in D.C., Holmes is a popular waiver-wire fantasy addition on Thursday. Marvin Bagley III (back) is also a big winner of the deal, but the oft-injured former top pick is currently sidelined due to a lower back contusion. Holmes hasn't been fantasy relevant since the 2021-22 campaign with the Sacramento Kings, where he averaged 10.4 points on 66.0% shooting from the floor, 7.0 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 23.9 minutes covering 45 games. While the 30-year-old has a big opportunity to recapture some semblance of that productivity and make an impact in the 6-41 Wizards' thin frontcourt, he's only worth a speculative add at this stage. His debut should come on Friday against the Boston Celtics.

The Portland Trail Blazers aren't including guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) on their injury report for Thursday's game versus the Detroit Pistons. A right knee contusion cost Brogdon Sunday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, but he's got the green light to return on Thursday. Somewhat surprisingly staying put in Portland in the aftermath of Thursday's trade deadline, Brogdon is in an advantageous position against a Pistons squad that ranks 27th in opponent points per game (122.3) this year. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year is averaging 19.0 points, 6.8 dimes, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.0 triples in 35.4 minutes while shooting 91.7% from the foul line through his prior nine games, and although it's possible the Blazers were showcasing the 31-year-old veteran ahead of the deadline in an attempt to move him, Brogdon belongs in all season-long fantasy lineups in this spot.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) is making his return to the court during Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kuzma is back after sitting out of Sunday's game due to a shoulder issue. The expectation is that he'll have his normal workload during Wednesday's game. Bilal Coulibaly will head back to the second unit with Kuzma returning for this game. Coulibaly should still be able to carry deep league value even coming off the bench.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) isn't listed on the team's injury report leading into Wednesday's contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a full practice on Tuesday, per The Athletic's Josh Robbins, Kuzma is good to go after sitting out Sunday's blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns due to soreness in his left shoulder. The 28-year-old's defensive shortcomings cap his upside in category leagues, but Kuzma is hovering around fantasy's top 50 in points formats on averages of 21.8 points, 6.5 boards, 4.3 assists, and 2.2 threes in 31.5 minutes across 48 games for Washington this season. With Cleveland's towering frontcourt tandem of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley back at full strength, Kuzma's matchup on Wednesday is a daunting one.

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus Cleveland. A lower back contusion has sidelined the 24-year-old. Before suffering the injury, Bagley III had made a good start at his new club, averaging 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in eight games. With him unavailable, Eugene Omoruyi had a good showing off the bench on Sunday against Phoenix. However, it came in an ugly blowout, and the Wizards might have other plans for Wednesday.