Joel Embiid is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Source: Adam Aaronson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Embiid will make his second appearance in a three-day span for just the second time this season. Over his last six games, he is averaging 28.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game.
Thu, Jan 1st 7:39pm EST
By Garrett Ball
Jonas Valanciunas (calf) suffered a calf strain in the Nuggets’ close win over the Raptors on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. (Source: Shams Charania via X)
Fantasy Impact: Denver’s depth at center is now dangerously thin. Jonas was brought in as a contingency plan in case Nikola Jokic got hurt, and now that plan has gone down the drain. DaRon Holmes is next in line for work, and don’t be surprised if the Nuggets add some help in the coming days.
