Nick Smith Jr.

With Mark Williams sidelined, Gibson will make a return to the starting lineup. Gibson isn't a player to consider rostering in any format, and this isn't a guarantee that he'll play starter-level minutes. Moussa Diabate should fill out the backup center minutes.

With LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges joining Brandon Miller on the sideline for Friday's game, Smith had a bright green light offensively. He didn't shoot the ball well, but the points, rebounds, and assists were solid. After undergoing wrist surgery, Miller is done for the season, so Smith will be a fixture in the starting lineup. Even with the efficiency concerns, he's worth the risk because of the opportunity. Charlotte hosts New Orleans on Saturday.

The Hornets are without LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Micic and Martin will fill the resulting voids, and both are worth streaming on a three-game night in the NBA.

Reports from last week indicated that Miller would be out indefinitely, but this is the worst case scenario for him. He should be ready to go before the start of next season, but for now, Nick Smith Jr. has slid into the starting lineup in his place. Smith Jr. has had a few solid performances as a starter and should be worth streaming in place of Miller.

After scoring 15 points in Charlotte's January 17 win over the Bulls, Smith was even more productive in his second start for the injured Brandon Miller. The second-year guard shot 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, establishing new season-highs in points (19) and 3-pointers. Smith's production and playing time were encouraging, and he should be added to deep league lineups with the Hornets playing three more games during Week 13.