Fantasy managers need options as the NBA trade deadline nears. Rookies like Ace Bailey in Utah and Egor Demin in Brooklyn are stepping into larger roles. Ty Jerome returns for Memphis amid Ja Morant's absence, delivering 20 points and six assists in just 19 minutes in his debut.

On the wing, Ayo Dosunmu has scored in double figures in six straight games, averaging nearly 20 PPG. Saddiq Bey is heating up for New Orleans, posting 25.3 PPG over his last six outings. Jaylon Tyson gains more small forward minutes after Cleveland trades De'Andre Hunter.

In the frontcourt, Kyle Kuzma holds down power forward duties for Milwaukee with Giannis sidelined, offering upper-teens scoring and assist upside. Moussa Diabate continues as a nightly double-double threat for Charlotte. Wendell Carter Jr. remains a reliable, all-around center for Orlando, while rookie Yves Missi boosts his defensive impact off the Pelicans' bench.