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Serviceable results in spot start Making a spot start at the five for the Clippers on Monday, Bamba was serviceable during his 15 minutes of action in what was his first appearance with the first unit this year. The veteran big man did lose considerable center minutes to Nicolas Batum and Kobe Brown from Los Angeles' second unit, though. If Ivica Zubac is able to return from an eye injury in time for Wednesday's showdown with the Celtics, Bamba would certainly be slated to revert back to the bench.

Poor shooting night Monday Harden was iffy with a groin issue on the second leg of Los Angeles' back-to-back Monday, and it's fair to wonder if the issue hampered him at all during one of his worst shooting nights of the season. However, the All-Star guard did dish out a game-high 10 assists to mitigate the poor efficiency. There's a chance that Harden's counting stats take a hit once Kawhi Leonard is ready to handle a full workload, but the former's turnover rate could come down once that happens, and Harden's efficiency should eventually rise.

Team-leading 27 points in loss Powell was able to fight off a back injury and suit up for the Clippers on Monday, scoring a team-high 27 points while attempting his most field goals since Dec. 28 in the absence of the resting Kawhi Leonard. Although Powell has worked as Los Angeles' clear-cut top scoring option for most of the season, it remains to be seen how his role might be affected once Leonard is able to take on a full workload. Even if a slight dip in usage is eventually coming, Powell should remain a strong source of points, threes and steals from a fantasy perspective.

Emerges with 18 points off bench After logging three straight scoreless outings, Horton-Tucker emerged with 18 points in just 23 minutes off Chicago's bench. The veteran swingman's usage was also particularly high, as he attempted a season-high 15 field goals in the absence of both Coby White (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf). Despite Monday's outburst, fantasy managers should likely take a wait-and-see approach before considering adding Horton-Tucker, who hasn't played a consistent role with the Bulls in 2024-25.

Just misses triple-double Monday With fellow guards Coby White (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) sidelined Monday, Giddey dished out a team-high nine assists while coming just one dime short of a triple-double. It was also Giddey's highest scoring output since Dec. 28, and his 40 minutes were a season high. Although the former first-rounder tends to run hot and cold, the versatile Giddey shouldn't struggle to put counting stats for the Bulls going forward.

Takes over on offense in win The Bulls were a bit shorthanded Monday, as the team was without Coby White (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf), but LaVine was able to play through a knee injury and pick up the slack in the form of a game-high 35 points. LaVine was also particularly aggressive attacking the basket, attempting a season-high 10 free throws, although it was just his second game of the season without tallying an assist. Fantasy managers should look for the star swingman to play a similar role if White remains out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Stays hot in win The star guard has been on a tear of late, averaging 34.6 points and 6.4 assists on 55.7 percent shooting from the field and 42.8 percent from deep over his last five games. Brunson will look to remain hot in his matchup against the Nets on Wednesday.

Solid again off bench Hunter certainly didn't lose his scoring touch during his two-game absence due to a foot injury last week. The forward is averaging 19 points on 46.4 percent shooting from the field between the two contests since his return. However, he was unable to contribute in other areas of the game Monday, which certainly impacted his fantasy performance, particularly in category leagues. He'll look to deliver a more balanced stat sheet Wednesday against the Pistons.

Ruled out for Tuesday Bagley hasn't taken the floor since Dec. 23 while he continues to rehab from a right knee sprain. His next opportunity to gain clearance to play will arrive Thursday against the Clippers.

Double-double in loss The fourth-year forward logged his second straight double-double in two games back from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for just over two weeks. Although his efficiency in both games has been less than desirable, it's certainly possible that Johnson's just shaking off the rust, especially as he was shooting over 50 percent from the field prior to going down at the beginning of the month. His next outing comes Wednesday against the Pistons.

Ties season high with seven triples Rode caught fire from Austin's bench Monday, tying a season-high figure with seven triples. All of the 25-year-old's field-goal attempts came from downtown in this one, as Rode continues to be a solid source of outside scoring for the G League Spurs. He's drained at least one trey in each of his 12 appearances this season, although his production elsewhere has been limited.

Sits out Monday After logging 25 minutes in Friday's loss to the G League Spurs, Dante was unavailable due to an undisclosed issue Monday. As a result, his timeline for a return to the Vipers is unclear. The 23-year-old two-way player is averaging 12.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 23.9 minutes while shooting 70.3 percent from the field across 19 games this season.

Near double-double as starter Despite logging double-doubles in the last three games off the bench, Okongwu fell just short of that mark in his first outing as a starter this season. Given the fact that usual starter Clint Capela put together a similar stat line in reduced minutes with the second unit, there's a chance Okongwu's promotion isn't permanent. However, he's proven himself a fantasy option to keep an eye on nonetheless, particularly in deeper formats. His next chance to start will come Wednesday against the Pistons.

Drawing first start of season Bamba will get a look as the starting center after news broke earlier in the day that Ivica Zubac (eye) would be held out Monday. Bamba has been held to single-digit minutes in two of his last four appearances but should be in line for a longer look versus Chicago.

Entering starting lineup Dunn will run with the first unit Monday while Kawhi Leonard (knee) gets the night off. Dunn is no stranger to the starting lineup, as he started 27 straight games from Nov. 13 to Jan. 13, averaging 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 steals during this stretch.

Won’t return vs. New Orleans Williams will miss the final quarter of a tightly-contested matchup, opening the door for Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh to see more opportunities down the stretch. Williams can be considered day-to-day until the team has more to share about his availability going forward.

Running with first unit Ball will draw the start at shooting guard due to the absence of Ayo Dosunmu (calf) Monday evening. Ball's last start dates back to Jan. 12 against the Kings when he finished with 15 points, one rebound, three assists and one block across 26 minutes.

Limps to locker room Williams was spotted making his way to the locker room with a few minutes remaining in the third quarter. He'll likely undergo further testing to determine if he can return to Monday's matchup.

Balanced outing off bench in win Tyson got some extended minutes off the bench in Monday's contest due to the blowout nature of the game, finishing with a bench-high-tying scoring total while ending as one of five Cavaliers in double figures in scoring. Tyson posted his second double-digit point total of the season while hauling in five or more boards on three occasions.

Leads offensively in blowout win Mitchell did it all offensively in Monday's outing, leading all players in scoring and shots made from deep while ending second on the team in assists over a well-balanced showing. Mitchell has surpassed the 30-point mark in 11 contests this season, connecting on four or more threes in nine of those outings. Mitchell has been hot as of late, averaging 34.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists over his last two appearances.

Nears double figures in first start Strus entered the starting lineup for the first time this season Monday with Cleveland being shorthanded, providing a spark from deep while connecting on a trio of threes and ending one point shy of the double-digit mark. Strus has connected on three or more threes in six contests this year, doing so in two of his last four outings.

Leads from deep in double figures Jones provided a spark from deep in Monday's contest, leading all Suns players in shots made from deep while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and finishing as one of four players with a double-digit point total. Jones has connected on three or more threes in 15 outings this season, his first game with more than one three in his last six contests.

Leader in scoring in defeat Durant once again led the way offensively for Phoenix in Monday's blowout loss, pacing all Suns players in scoring and rebounds while tallying a team-high-tying blocks total in a balanced showing. Durant has tallied at least 20 points and seven boards in 16 outings this season, doing so in four of his last five appearances.

Contributes off bench in return Beal returned Monday after being absent the last two games with an ankle injury, contributing off the bench while leading all Suns second unit players in assists to go along with a handful of points. Beal failed to reach double figures in scoring for just the fourth time this season, his first while coming off the bench. Expect Beal's production to continue to improve as he gets back into the swing of things and gets fully healthy.

Strong in paint in double-double Williams was a strong presence in the paint for Charlotte in Monday's contest, leading all Hornets in rebounds and blocks while finishing as the lone player with a double-double in a winning effort. Williams has recorded a double-double in six outings this season, doing so now in four straight outings.

Will go Monday Smith was added to the injury report due to right knee tendonitis, but the issue isn't significant enough to keep him out of Monday's clash. He's averaging 13.6 minutes over his last five appearances and should expect to see a similar workload against LA.

Balanced outing off bench in win Martin provided a nice boost of the Hornets bench in a bench-leading minute total, finishing second on the team in rebounds and assists while ending as one of six Charlotte players with a double-digit point total. Martin set a new season high in assists, surpassing his previous season high of five dimes which he has posted four times. He has posted at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in two outings, both of which have come off the bench.

Getting green light LaVine was added to the team's injury report as probable, so his availability is no great surprise. He's been putting together a strong month, averaging 28.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.3 steals over 10 appearances.

All-around showing in victory Ball did a little bit of everything to lift Charlotte to victory Monday, leading all players in assists to go along with a team-high-tying scoring total while finishing second on the team in rebounds in a balanced showcase. Ball has tallied at least 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in six contests this season while posting at least 20 points in nine consecutive outings.

Nears double-double in loss Washington provided Dallas with a balanced effort in Monday's contest, ending second on the team in rebounds and as one of three Mavericks in double figures while finishing one board shy of a double-double. Washington has now tallied at least 10 points and nine rebounds in 12 outings this season, including in two of his last three appearances.

Season best outing in double-double Gafford dominated Monday's contest, putting forth his best outing of the season while leading all players in rebounds and blocks while finishing as one of two Mavericks with 30 or more points in a double-double performance. Gafford set season-high marks in scoring, rebounds and blocks while surpassing the 30-point mark for the first time. He has now recorded a double-double on four occasions, doing so in two of his last three contests.

Leads on both ends in defeat Irving paced Dallas on both ends of the court in Monday's afternoon battle, leading all Mavericks in scoring, threes made and steals over a team-leading minute total. Irving has crossed the 30-point mark in seven contests this season, adding three or more steals in two of those outings. Over his last two appearances, Irving has posted at least 25 points with three threes made in both contests.

Dealing with ankle injury The extent of the injury is uncertain, so it's unclear when Hall will be able to return to the hardwood. He should be considered day-to-day until further updates are delivered.

Puts up 22 points in loss Stevens was one of four Motor City players who scored in double digits in this contest, and he also extended his run of games with at least 15 points to three games. The former Penn State standout is averaging 15.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game across 10 regular-season contests.

Won’t play Monday The Bulls will hold Dosunmu out Monday due to calf injury management, so it's reasonable for fantasy managers to expect him to return in Thursday's matchup with the Warriors. With Lonzo Ball (knee) available and Coby White (ankle) out against the Clippers, the former should take on a heavier load of ball-handling duties, and Dalen Terry is a candidate for more playing time off Chicago's bench.

Records double-double Smith was a dominant presence on both ends of the court and posted an impressive stat line despite the outcome of the contest. Smith has been one of the best players for Motor City in the regular season after racking up eight double-doubles across nine contests.

Cleared to play Ball sat out of Sunday's matchup against Portland due to a right quad issue but feels healthy enough to take the court Monday. He's averaging 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals over his last five appearances.

Strong showing Sunday Darius Brown led the way in scoring for the Charge on Sunday, but Hunt had a strong showing as well. He finished just two boards away from a double-double and filled the stat sheet thanks to an outstanding effort on both ends of the court. Hunt is averaging 19.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game across 10 appearances in the G League regular season.

Doesn’t play Sunday The extent of the problem is unclear, and that's also the case with his potential return date. His next chance to play will be Tuesday's rematch against Motor City.

Close to double-double Brown led the way in scoring for the Charge but was also the team leader in assists and steals. His presence was felt on both ends of the court in this win, but that has often happened with him. He's averaging 7.1 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game across 10 regular-season appearances.

Coming off bench Filipowski was initially reported to be starting at power forward, but it was Cody Williams who took the court to open the matchup. Filipowski will be deployed off the bench after an apparent miscommunication by the club.

Good to go Monday Dunn entered Monday night questionable with a knee injury, but will suit up for the Clippers, who will be without Kawhi Leonard (right knee management) and Ivica Zubac (eye). Dunn is averaging 6.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks over 22.8 minutes this season.

Good to go vs. Bulls Powell has been battling a back injury over the last few days but has yet to miss any time. He should see plenty of opportunities to contribute Monday considering he's put up 20 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Playing vs. Chicago Harden landed on the injury report due to groin soreness, but he'll be able to play through the issue. The point guard has been playing at a high level of late, averaging 21.8 points and 10.0 assists over his last four appearances.

Another absence coming Brogdon will miss a ninth straight game Tuesday due to a foot injury. The veteran guard's next chance to return is Thursday against the Clippers, but he doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for a return to the Wizards. In Brogdon's continued absence against the Lakers, rookie first-rounders Carlton Carrington and Kyshawn George will be asked to step up for additional playmaking duties.

Draws start Monday The team reported prior to tipoff that Kyle Filipowski would draw the start at power forward Monday, but it was Williams who was on the court to open the contest. Filipowski will come off the bench as a result.

Off injury report Reaves banged knees with a Clippers player and asked to be subbed out, but he is still expected to play Tuesday against the Wizards. Reaves being completely left off the injury report heading in to Tuesday's game is an encouraging sign that this injury will not hinder him too much moving forward.

Out vs. Wizards Vanderbilt has bounced between LA's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and the NBA club over the last few weeks to get extra work in, but he's not yet ready to return. His next chance to do so will arrive Thursday against Boston.

Unavailable Tuesday Hood-Schifino continues to miss time while on the mend from a left hamstring strain. His next opportunity to gain clearance will arrive Thursday against the Celtics.

Probable vs. Wizards James continues to find himself on the team's injury report but doesn't appear to be in any danger of sitting out of Tuesday's clash. The team figures to officially clear him closer to tipoff.

Game-time call for Tuesday Davis has frequented the injury report throughout the season but recently missed a game Friday against the Nets due to the foot injury. He's now dealing with a calf issue, an injury he'll test out in shootaround or pregame warmups to determine if he feels healthy enough to go Tuesday.

Starting Monday With Lauri Markkanen (back) and John Collins (hip) out, Filipowski will have another chance to take advantage of starting minutes. In the eight games he did start this season, Filipowski is averaging 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals across 22.5 minutes.

Returning to bench role Williams has started each of his team's last three matchups but has been held to 10 total points over this stretch. He'll retreat to a bench role Monday, making room for Kyle Filipowski to start at power forward.

Back to bench Monday After scoring a season-high 17 points in Friday's spot start against the Pelicans, Eubanks will revert to Utah's second unit in the return of Walker Kessler (rest) on Monday. As a result, Eubanks will carry minimal streaming value against New Orleans.

Back with first unit Collier will draw the start in the backcourt Monday due to the absence of Collin Sexton (rest), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Johnny Juzang (hand). Collier has drawn six starts since Jan. 5, averaging 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 8.2 assists over this stretch.

Starting Monday With Zion Williamson out with an illness Monday, the versatile Green will step into New Orleans' starting lineup for a spell. Green has averaged 7.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.1 minutes over 14 games as a starter this season.

Ruled out for Tuesday Martin hasn't taken the court since Jan. 10 due to a right hip sprain, and the team has yet to provide much of an update on his rehab. His next chance to return will arrive Friday against Cleveland.

Uncertain for Tuesday With Andre Drummond (toe) iffy and Joel Embiid (knee) out for the 76ers on Tuesday, the team's frontcourt could be severely undermanned. If Yabusele cannot play through his knee injury, Philadelphia could be forced to turn to a timeshare featuring Adem Bona and Pete Nance at center against Denver.

Out again Tuesday Lowry will now miss nine straight games due to injury. With Lowry sidelined, Reggie Jackson will likely continue to see extended playing time.

Questionable for Tuesday Drummond is iffy to play Tuesday due to left toe injury recovery, so it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Guerschon Yabusele (knee) would see extended run at center if he's active for the 76ers if Drummond sits out against Denver, considering Joel Embiid (foot) won't be available.

Questionable for Tuesday George has missed his team's last two matchups while dealing with a left groin issue, and his availability is now in jeopardy for Tuesday. He'll need to prove his health during shootaround and warmups to gain clearance to suit up in Denver.

Likely to play Tuesday After leaving Sunday's meeting with the Magic with a head contusion, Watson is likely to play through the issue Tuesday. Over his last eight games, the 22-year-old has averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes.

Added to injury report Murray was added to the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Heat due to knee inflammation, and he's now dealing with a minor calf ailment. However, the injury isn't expected to keep him from Tuesday's action. Expect Denver to release another update on the star point guard closer to tipoff.

Tallies 27 points in G League loss Brockington got hot from beyond the arc in this one, marking his best showing from downtown since Dec. 13 when he drilled five treys against Texas. This is the first time Brockington has reached the 20-point threshold since the start of the G League Regular Season (eight appearances).

Returns to play This marks Winslow's second appearance of the G League campaign after missing time with an undisclosed injury. He's unlikely to be a huge contributor on a nightly basis given his current role in the rotation, but he's a veteran presence who can be relied on to eat minutes when needed.

Down with illness Oduro will be tagged as day-to-day until the team has more news to share on his availability going forward. EJ Montgomery would receive more looks if Oduro is headed for an extended absence.

Monster showing in G League loss Jackson paced the Mad Ants in scoring, but his effort wasn't enough to help his team come away with the victory. The Texas A&M product has been a force as a scorer of late, reaching the 20-point threshold in four of his last five appearances and shooting 49.3 percent from the field over this impressive stretch.

Strong showing vs. Mad Ants Davis led the Herd in scoring in what turned out to be an efficient performance for the 27-year-old. He continues to prove himself as a consistent source of offense for Wisconsin, finishing in double figures in all eight of his G League Regular Season appearances.

Out again Tuesday Bogdanovic will continue his rehab from offseason foot surgery, bumping his season debut back at least another few days. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against the Suns.

Won’t play against New York Thomas has missed 23 of the Nets' last 25 games due to a left hamstring injury, which has led to more playing time for Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin. It's unclear when exactly Thomas will return, but his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Suns.

Probable with illness After being a late scratch ahead of Sunday's loss to the Thunder, Simmons is expected to play Tuesday. That said, the 28-year-old is likely to sit out against the Suns on Wednesday, as he's yet to appear in both ends of back-to-backs for the Nets in 2024-25. If Simmons doesn't play then, role players like Tyrese Martin, Jalen Wilson and Keon Johnson would be in line for more playing time.

Remains out Tuesday Watford hasn't played since Dec. 16 due to a strained left hamstring. His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against Phoenix.

Dealing with ankle sprain Williams has started in each of the Nets' last nine games, and over that span he has averaged 12.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals over 25.3 minutes per game. Williams' absence Tuesday opens the door for Keon Johnson or Jalen Wilson to enter Brooklyn's starting lineup. Williams' next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Suns.

Game-time call for Tuesday Russell drew the start Sunday and performed well as a distributor, but the Nets are contemplating holding him out Tuesday to ensure he remains healthy. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.

Drops 28 points in loss Stockton contributed in a big way across the board, leading Valley in points and assists, falling just one dime shy of a double-double. He was nearly unstoppable from beyond the arc, where he scored 24 of his 28 points. This was an unusually productive night for Stockton, who is averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 assists through 23 appearances this season.

Questionable for Tuesday Howard is in jeopardy of missing a fifth straight game Tuesday due to a left ankle sprain. If the former first-rounder cannot suit up against Toronto, Anthony Black would likely continue to play an expanded role from Orlando's bench.

Questionable to face Toronto Harris has been sidelined for nine straight games due to a left hamstring strain, but could make his return Tuesday. Harris has played in 20 games this season (including two starts) and is averaging 4.1 points and 1.3 rebounds over 16.3 minutes per contest.

Remaining out Tuesday Bitadze is set to miss his fourth straight matchup while working his way through the league's concussion protocol. His next opportunity to return will arrive Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Not playing Tuesday vs. Raps Suggs has been out of action since Jan. 3 due to a back strain, and it's unclear what his timetable is for a return. Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are likely to remain in the Magic's starting five due to Suggs' injury.

Held scoreless in loss Watson missed his club's matchup Jan. 12 against Santa Cruz due to an illness but has appeared in three straight matchups since. He's experiencing a drought on the offensive end of late, totaling two points in 35 minutes over his last two games.

Held out vs. Valley Brown can be considered day-to-day given the nature of his injury. Evan Gilyard could pick up extra minutes if Brown misses additional time.

Serves as backup center in return The Rockets ruled out Steven Adams (migraine) for Monday's contest, but Landale stepped in to serve as Alperen Sengun's primary backup after missing the previous three games while tending to a personal matter. Assuming Adams is back in action for the Rockets' next game Wednesday versus the Cavaliers, Landale will likely find himself back outside of the rotation.

Sits out Sunday It's unclear how long Diakite will remain out while attending to a personal matter. Tyrese Samuel and Paul Watson would be in line for an uptick in playing time if Diakite misses additional matchups.

Makes G League debut The Hornets assigned the rookie first-round pick to Greensboro on Saturday, but he wasn't able to play for the Swarm in their loss to Grand Rapids that day due to an illness. Though Salaun has since moved past the illness, the Hornets opted to keep him in Greensboro rather than having him rejoin the NBA club for Monday's eventual 110-105 win over the Mavericks. Salaun had played in 14 consecutive games for Charlotte before sitting out the win over Dallas, but he averaged just 4.2 points in 17.7 minutes per game while shooting 30.4 percent from the field during that stretch. The 19-year-old should rejoin the parent club before long, but the organization may first want him to play extended minutes in the G League for a spell and regain some confidence amid the recent rough patch.

Sits out practice Boucher was unable to practice Monday and is considered day-to-day. He's played an average of 16.0 minutes over his last two appearances, as Kelly Olynyk is starting to become more involved with the Raptors.

Ruled out for Tuesday Agbaji did a left-handed workout Monday, but didn't use his injured right hand at all. He'll be sidelined for a second straight game and should be considered questionable at best for Thursday against the Hawks.

Out again Tuesday Quickley got in an individual workout at Monday's practice, but he'll sit out for a fourth game in a row. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Atlanta, but it's clear the Raptors want him to be 100 percent before he gets the green light.

Listed as questionable With Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant healthy again, Murray's minutes have taken a hit. In his most recent outing Sunday against the Bulls, Murray played just 17 minutes with two points, two rebounds, two assists and one block.

Iffy for Tuesday Williams missed the second leg of Portland's back-to-back set Sunday against the Bulls and remains day-to-day. With Williams out of the lineup Sunday, Deandre Ayton logged 37 minutes compared to 11 for Jabari Walker.

Questionable for Tuesday Simons missed the second leg of Portland's back-to-back set Sunday against the Bulls, and the guard remains day-to-day. If Simons is unable to suit up, Scoot Henderson will likely remain heavily involved -- Henderson put up 25 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, two steals and three triples across 38 minutes Sunday.

Gets starting nod With Draymond Green (calf) set to miss the next four games, Payton will get the first shot at replacing him. In four previous starts this season, Payton averaged 6.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals.

Good to go Monday After missing the final minute of Saturday's win over the Wizards with a mild ankle tweak, Curry has the green light from the medical staff. Coach Steve Kerr didn't mention any restrictions either, so Curry should be a full go in a tough matchup. He's likely to see more playmaking reps with Draymond Green (calf) out for the next four games.

To miss four games This means Green will miss games against the Celtics, Kings, Bulls and Lakers. He'll be re-evaluated in a week, putting a potential return against the Jazz on Jan. 28 on the table. With Green sidelined, guys like Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kevon Looney and Gui Santos could be called upon to soak up some frontcourt minutes.

Questionable for Monday Dunn played through a questionable tag Sunday against the Lakers, but saw just 12 scoreless minutes. If he gets the green light Monday, he could be more involved -- Kawhi Leonard is resting and Norman Powell (back) is questionable to suit up.

Iffy for Monday Powell was also questionable Sunday with the same issue, but ended up recording a team-high 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals over 37 minutes. A maintenance day could therefore be on the table for the wing. Kawhi Leonard is resting for the Clippers, while James Harden is expected to play despite some groin soreness.

Probable for Monday Harden played through an illness Sunday versus the Lakers, finishing with 21 points (7-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 40 minutes. Now he's dealing with some groin soreness, but it sounds like the Clippers are planning for him to take the floor. If that's the case, he could see increased usage with Kawhi Leonard resting.

Won’t play Monday Zubac played through a back injury Sunday against the Lakers, finishing with 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-3 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 35 minutes. However, he was poked in the eye during that contest, so the Clippers will give him the night off against Chicago. With Zubac sidelined, Mo Bamba and Kai Jones could see some minutes at center, and Nicolas Batum could be an option in smaller lineup combos.

Probable for Monday Smith is battling some tendonitis in his right knee, but the Bulls are expecting him to suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's averaging 15.2 minutes per game as Nikola Vucevic's backup.

Ruled out for Monday Duarte has just 16 appearances to his name this season for an average of 4.6 minutes.

Out again Monday This news doesn't carry many fantasy implications, as Carter has been unable to consistently crack Chicago's rotation.

Listed as questionable After sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back set Sunday against Portland, Ball is apparently not a lock to take the floor Monday. The Bulls are already pretty thin with Coby White (ankle) sidelined, and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable due to injury management.

Listed probable for Monday LaVine continues to manage tendonitis in his right knee, but the Bulls are planning on him playing the second leg of this back-to-back for now. He logged a whopping 39 minutes Sunday against Portland, finishing with 27 points, five assists, four rebounds, one block, two steals and two triples.

Questionable for Monday Dosunum, who just recently returned from a 10-game absence with a calf injury, has played in three straight games for the Bulls. He played 32 minutes Sunday against Portland for the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Bulls will likely want to see how his calf responded to the increased workload before finalizing his status for Monday. Coby White (ankle) has already been ruled out, Lonzo Ball (knee) is questionable and Zach LaVine (knee) is expected to play.

Ruled out Monday White was held out for the final 4:12 of Sunday's game versus Portland due to a sore ankle, so it's not a surprise to see the Bulls hold him out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Zach LaVine (knee) is carrying a probable tag for Chicago, while both Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Lonzo Ball (knee) are considered questionable. White's next chance to play comes Thursday against the Warriors.

Expected to play Curry still needs to warm up, but should get the green light barring a setback in warmups. Curry missed the final minute of Saturday's win over the Wizards with a mild ankle tweak, but the guard has always maintained that he was expecting to be good to go against Boston.

Moves to second unit Plumlee's fantasy managers probably saw this one coming after Nick Richards had a tremendous showing in his season debut Saturday against the Pistons. Plumlee is likely to see minutes in the high teens to lower 20s most nights as Richards' backup.

Moves into starting five The Suns won't waste any more time after Richards erupted for 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in his debut against the Pistons on Saturday. With Richards likely to remain in the starting lineup going forward, Mason Plumlee will retreat to the second unit.

Joins starting lineup The Cavaliers are pretty thin in terms of depth Monday, as Evan Mobley (calf), Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and Caris LeVert (wrist) are all sidelined. Strus, who will be making his first start of the campaign, is averaging 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.0 three-pointers through 13 appearances this season.

Will play Monday Beal has the green light to return from a two-game absence and will reprise his role off the bench. There's also no word of any restrictions. The veteran guard has been quiet over his last eight appearances, averaging 13.6 points, 3.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds.

Coming off bench With Onyeka Okongwu in the midst of the best stretch of his career, this move was inevitable. Capela played 21 minutes or fewer in his last three games, and his fantasy upside could be limited going forward with the Hawks giving Okongwu more playing time.

Enters starting lineup The writing has been on the wall for some time now, as Okongwu is in the midst of the best stretch of his career. Clint Capela will move to the second unit with this news. Okongwu's fantasy arrow is pointing straight up, with the big man averaging 18.3 points, 15.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 blocks over his last three games.

Returns to bench This is an expected move with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) returning from a two-game absence. Sims doesn't always crack the rotation when Towns is active for New York.

Won’t play Monday LeVert was a late addition to the injury report and will be held out due to soreness, so he'll join Evan Mobley (calf) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) on the sidelines. With LeVert out, guys like Max Strus and Georges Niang could be more involved Monday.

Gets green light Hart had a couple collisions during Friday's game against Minnesota, and while he was able to finish the game, he was pretty banged up afterwards. He was able to practice Sunday, however, and he made it through warmups without any setbacks.

Good to go Monday Towns will be returning from a two-game absence, and there's no word of any restrictions. He's been on a heater in recent outings, averaging 28.3 points, 16.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over his last seven games. Jericho Sims will likely move to the bench with Towns back in the mix.

Moves to bench This is an expected move with Ja Morant (foot) returning from a one-game absence. Kennard fared well in his fill-in start Friday against the Spurs with 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and two three-pointers in 26 minutes.

Cleared to play Gobert popped up on the injury report with a questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain, so it will be interesting to see how he holds up against Memphis. He has struggled in January so far, averaging 9.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 blocks over his last 10 games.

Available to play Morant missed Friday's game versus the Spurs, but he's all set to see his usual minutes Monday. Luke Kennard will likely shift back to the bench with this news. In Morant's last four appearances, he averaged 22.3 points, 5.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals.

Coming off bench This is an expected move with Amen Thompson (calf) back from a one-game absence. Tate was disappointing in his fill-in start Saturday against Portland, finishing scoreless in 17 minutes with three rebounds, one assist and one block.

Won’t play Monday Adams was a late scratch for Monday's contest. In Adams' absence, Jeff Green and Jock Landale are candidates to receive the backup center minutes.

Iffy for Monday LeVert was a very late addition to the injury report which is not a good sign. Evan Mobley (calf) is out again Monday, and it was LeVert who started in his place Saturday against Minnesota. He wasn't able to make a big impact, however, finishing with two points, four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.

Gets green light Johnson continues to manage soreness in his shoulder, but he was able to shake off another probable tag. With a back-to-back set coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, the Hawks could consider a maintenance day in the near future.

Cleared to play Young was previously listed as probable, so it's not a surprise to see him activated in a matchup versus New York that he always looks forward to. Young has been hot in January with averages of 28.4 points, 10.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.4 three-pointers over his last seven games.