Watanabe’s continued absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as he was on the back end of the rotation when available. However, it does remove another potential streamer from the ranks, as the Grizzlies remain severely shorthanded.

Make it four straight games on the sideline for Watanabe, which means Lamar Stevens’ minutes will remain consistent. Stevens, who played 29 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Hawks, is worthy of consideration in deep leagues, but the possible return of GG Jackson could limit his upside.

Friday’s game will be Watanabe’s third straight on the sideline due to his sprained wrist. The absence has opened up rotation minutes for Matthew Hurt, who hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues.

Make it two straight games on the sideline for Watanabe, which will not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Matthew Hurt has played rotation minutes recently, but that hasn’t been enough to put him on the fantasy radar.