Fantasy basketball 30 — Josh Giddey finding another gear

Who is trending up? Which rotations are changing? What’s the latest with the notable injuries around the NBA?

Here’s a look around the league at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams:

Atlanta Hawks: Bogdan Bogdanovic and John Collins are two of four players in the health and safety protocols for the Hawks. The good news is that both are expected to return sometime this week. Bogdanovic has averaged 11.7 PPG this season and is available in 50% of ESPN leagues.

Boston Celtics: On Wednesday against the Spurs, Robert Williams III returned from the protocols. In 32 minutes, the Celtics’ big man had six points, nine rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks. The games ahead will be much more productive. To refresh your memories, Williams has averaged 14 points and 12.5 rebounds per 40 minutes this season.

Brooklyn Nets: With Kyrie Irving returning, it was encouraging to see Nic Claxton remain an integral part of the Nets rotation, putting up 12 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes. Claxton has averaged 13.3 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 SPG and 2.0 BPG during his last eight games. He could continue to start in place of LaMarcus Aldridge for the rest of the season. Claxton’s available in 87.3% of ESPN leagues.

Charlotte Hornets: Kelly Oubre Jr. was outstanding against the Pistons on Wednesday night. The game marked his sixth outing of at least 25 points off the bench this season, the second most behind Tyler Herro (10). It was also Oubre Jr.’s ninth game with at least five 3-pointers this season. He already has made 110 3s this season, 16 short of his career high set in 2017-2018 with the Wizards. Oubre Jr. is a good source of points and 3s, and is still available in 35% of ESPN leagues.

Chicago Bulls: Despite entering the league’s protocols, Alex Caruso is close to returning from his left foot sprain. Caruso is available in 68.5% of ESPN leagues and is worth picking up. Here are his numbers on the season: 44.5 FG%, 83…