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Isaiah Livers - Upgraded to doubtfulLivers (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

ImpactCoach Dwayne Casey said Livers would be sidelined for "a little while" on Dec. 3 due to a right shoulder sprain but failed to offer any specific timetable. However, it looks like Livers will be approaching a return to the hardwood considering he was upgraded to doubtful for Friday's contest. When he returns, he will likely regain his starting power forward spot from Saddiq Bey.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Bear hugs no match for Zion Williamson's beast modeThanks partly to the increasingly unguardable moves from the 6-foot-6, 285-pound power forward Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans (16...

DECEMBER 8, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bear hugs no match for Zion Williamson's beast modeThanks partly to the increasingly unguardable moves from the 6-foot-6, 285-pound power forward Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans (16...

DECEMBER 8, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

CJ McCollum - Efficiency issues persistMcCollum closed with eight points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-98 win over the Pistons.

ImpactMcCollum has scored less than 10 points in all three games since returning after missing time due to the league's health and safety protocols. The star guard also posted his second-highest turnover tally of the season while picking up four fouls in Thursday's win. Fantasy managers should expect McCollum to take time to work back up to speed, as he is 8-of-33 from the field in his last three contests.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Bojan Bogdanovic - Held in check WednesdayBogdanovic finished with five points (1-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 20 minutes before getting ejected from Wednesday's 104-98 loss to the Pelicans.

ImpactBogdanovic's production has improved recently, as he scored 30-plus points in two of his three appearances leading up to Wednesday's matchup. However, he shot just 12.5 percent from the floor Wednesday and struggled in secondary categories. Over his last five appearances, the 33-year-old has averaged 19.4 points, 2.4 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Cory Joseph - Fails to score against PelicansJoseph chipped in zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and three assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 104-98 loss to New Orleans.

ImpactJoseph scored zero points for the fifth time this season, although Thursday marked the most minutes he played in those contests. While the 31-year-old point guard has started two games this season, his averages of 5.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.0 rebounds offer little fantasy value.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Marvin Bagley III - Minimal output in lossBagley provided zero points (0-4 FG) and two rebounds over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 104-98 loss to the Pelicans.

ImpactBagley had a stretch between late November and early December in which he scored in double figures in nine of 10 matchups and averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game. However, he's shot just 31.6 percent from the floor over his last three appearances and has averaged 4.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game during that time. Wednesday's game marked his worst fantasy performance of the season, but he proved last month that he still has the ability to be a reliable contributor.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE