NAZ REID

By Gabe Allen, RotoWireSpecial to Yahoo SportsWith only two and a half weeks remaining in the NBA regular season, fantasy leagues are in their final stages. At no other point in the campaign is there such little competition for player pickups on the waiver wire. WIDELY ROSTEREDJalen Duren, Detroit Pistons (40% rostered)Duren missed Tuesday’s matchup versus Atlanta after suffering a head injury during Sunday’s game against Miami. Jaden Hardy, Dallas Mavericks (10% rostered)Hardy has poured in at least 20 points in five of the last six games. Hardy loses his appeal if both Mavericks’ stars are at full strength for next week’s three-game slate.

Nikola Jokic was back in Denver’s starting lineup Tuesday night against New Orleans after missing the Nuggets’ previous two games because of tightness in his left hamstring.

And, like other holiday weekends, there’s a decent chance you can catch the fantasy competition snoozing when it comes to utilizing the waiver wire. Marcus Morris, LA Clippers (48 percent rostered)Morris doesn't offer much help on the defensive end or dish many dimes. Entrenched as a full-time starter while missing just one game thus far this season, Morris is boring but reliable. With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) expected to remain sidelined for a bit longer, Reid's relevance seems secure in the short term. Over the last six outings, Sochan has averaged 13.7 points, 7.3 boards, 3.3 dimes and 1.0 blocks across 28.0 minutes.

D’Angelo Russell had season highs of 30 points and 12 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 129-124.

Rudy Gobert will miss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against Houston after being placed in the league’s health and safety protocols.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks each scored 23 points to steer a third fourth-quarter comeback victory in the series by the Memphis Grizzlies, who eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 114-106 victory in Game 6.

Ja Morant scored 23 points and handed out 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies looked much more like the team that posted the NBA’s second-best record, routing the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-96 to even up their first-round Western Conference series at 1 apiece.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis departed the game at Minnesota after injuring his right ankle in the first quarter.

Cole Anthony scored a season-high 31 points and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Orlando Magic came from behind to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-97 on Monday night.

Kevin Durant scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting in his most productive performance in 2 1/2 months, as the Brooklyn Nets blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-97.