The trade deadline have passed, shifting our focus to the upcoming All-Star break, which brings a pause for fantasy basketball. This week features only four days of games, restricting three teams to just one matchup.

Key Players for Week 17

Currently, out of the teams:

• Three Games: LAL, MIL, OKC, POR, UTA
• Two Games: ATL, BKN, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DEN, DET, GSW, HOU, IND, LAC, MEM, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, PHI, PHO, SAC
• One Game: BOS, TOR, WAS

Fantasy managers need to strategize wisely on whom to start based on their game’s frequency this week. Here are some players to consider:

Guards

• Marcus Smart (LAL)
  Opponents: OKC, SAS, DAL
  With three matches scheduled, he’s a solid option for assists and steals, especially if Luka Doncic remains sidelined.

• Brice Sensabaugh (UTA)
  Opponents: @MIA, SAC, POR
  Consistently scoring in double digits; worthy of consideration for a starting role.

Sitting Recommendation

• Aaron Nesmith (IND)
  Opponents: @NYK, @BKN
  Limited opportunities due to back-to-back games and minor injuries; a bench option this week.

Forwards

• Toumani Camara (POR)
  Opponents: PHI, @MIN, @UTA
  A reliable player, averaging substantial minutes but underperformance questions his start.

• Collin Murray-Boyles (TOR)
  Opponents: DET
  Managing a thumb injury and with only one game, he should be benched this week.

Consider Sitting

• Bilal Coulibaly (WAS)
  Opponents: @CLE
  Struggling with injuries and limited rotations, a benching is recommended.

Centers

• Kyle Filipowski (UTA)
  Opponents: @MIA, SAC, POR
  Watch for potential strong performance opportunities this week.

• Nikola Vucevic (BOS)
  Opponents: CHI
  Limited playing time since his trade, bench him for now.