The NBA has faced significant injury challenges post-Christmas, notably with Nuggets center Nikola Jokić sidelined for at least four weeks due to a hyperextended knee, joining teammates Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Cameron Johnson on the bench. Other teams like Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, and New York are also coping with starter injuries, impacting fantasy basketball. Players such as Charlotte’s Moussa Diabaté and Chicago’s Tre Jones have emerged as key waiver wire targets amid these absences. Additionally, Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford and Pistons’ Jaden Ivey are worth monitoring for increased roles in their respective lineups.
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