Available Tuesday Murray will be on the floor Tuesday for the Nuggets. The veteran guard is coming off a 19-point performance in Sunday's win against the Magic and will look to make it seven wins in the last eight games for Denver while hosting the 76ers.
Good to go Tuesday Yabusele has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Philadelphia's previous two contests due to a knee injury. With Joel Embiid (knee) still out, Yabusele should reclaim the starting center job from Andre Drummond (toe).
Green light Tuesday After getting listed as probable with a head contusion, Watson has been given the green light to suit up for the Nuggets on Tuesday. Across his last eight games, the versatile 22-year-old wing has averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes.
Can see increased playing time Finney-Smith was on a minutes restriction due to a lingering ankle injury but continues to ramp up toward a full workload. Before being traded to the Lakers, Finney-Smith was averaging 29.0 minutes per contest across 20 appearances for Brooklyn.
Will miss 12th straight game Despite being set to miss his 12th straight game with the abdominal strain, the young guard appears to be trending in the right direction and will be able to return to the floor for the Warriors sooner rather than later. In the 30 games he has played for Golden State this season, the 21-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 40.4 percent from the floor and 29.5 percent from beyond the arc.
Another absence coming Anderson's absence streak will extend to four games Wednesday due to left gluteal bursitis. Anderson's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Chicago.
Won’t return against Toronto Isaac was dealing with an injury heading into Tuesday's contest but attempted to give it a go. The 27-year-old guard was only able to last five minutes before being ruled out for the remainder of the game. Isaac's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Portland.
Iffy for Wednesday Batum could be in line to miss Wednesday's matchup with Boston, which would be his first missed game this season with the Clippers. The veteran forward is having arguably the worst season of his career in the NBA, as he's seen his playing time go down along with his averages across the board.
Iffy against Boston Dunn entered the starting lineup Monday with Kawhi Leonard (knee) out, With Leonard, Ivica Zubac (eye), James Harden (groin), Nicolas Batum (finger) and Norman Powell (back) all either out or questionable, the Clippers could be severely short-handed against Boston.
Questionable for Wednesday Powell is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 4 on Wednesday due to back soreness. With James Harden (groin) and Kris Dunn (knee) also questionable, Terance Mann, Kevin Porter and Bones Hyland could all receive increased playing time against Boston.
Iffy against Boston Harden is in danger of missing the first leg of the Clippers' back-to-back Wednesday while continuing to deal with right groin soreness. With Norman Powell (back) and Kris Dunn (knee) also questionable, Kevin Porter, Terance Mann and Bones Hyland could receive increased playing time against Boston.
Will miss second straight game Leonard will miss a second straight game Wednesday due to right knee injury management. This game against the Celtics is the first game of a back-to-back, so he could return for the second game Thursday against the Wizards. The star forward has only played in five games for the Clippers thus far this season, averaging 13.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game in 21.8 minutes on the floor.
Won’t play Wednesday Zubac will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a left eye corneal abrasion. Mo Bamba will likely draw another start in his absence. Zubac's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Washington.
Good to go Wednesday Carter will return to action Wednesday after missing Sacramento's previous contest due to right wrist soreness. The rookie guard is averaging 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 11.8 minutes across his previous five appearances.
Questionable for Wednesday Sensabaugh popped up on the injury report for the Jazz, as he is now dealing with an ankle injury. The 21-year-old is having a solid year in his bench role with Utah, averaging a career-high 10.2 points per game and career-high numbers in the shooting department at 46.4 percent from the floor and 39.5 percent from deep.
Won’t play against Toronto Howard's absence streak will extend to five games Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a sprained left ankle. Howard's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Portland.
Removed from injury report After being a late scratch ahead of Monday's game against the Pistons, Adams is good to go for the Rockets on Wednesday. The veteran big man should resume his role as starter Alperen Sengun's top backup from Houston's bench.
Confirmed as available Despite conflicting reports, Boucher seems good to go Tuesday after dealing with an illness. Boucher averages 13.2 points and 7.4 rebounds in 20.2 minutes across his last five outings.
Iffy for Wednesday Horford has consistently sat out one of leg of Boston's back-to-backs this season. If the veteran big man is downgraded to out Wednesday, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Iffy for Wednesday Holiday has only missed six games this season for the Celtics but could be trending toward not playing in Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a lingering shoulder issue. Payton Pritchard could get more time on the floor if Holiday can't go against Los Angeles.
Out against Minnesota Powell will miss a second straight game with a right hip strain Wednesday. If Dereck Lively (ankle) joins him on the shelf against Minnesota, Daniel Gafford should dominate the center minutes for the Mavericks while Maxi Kleber likely operates as Dallas' top backup big man off the bench.
Returns to starting unit Johnson will replace Ziaire Williams (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Johnson is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.0 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.
Inactive Tuesday After being recalled from the G League on Sunday, Mogbo will sit out Tuesday. His next chance to suit up for the Raptors comes Thursday against the Hawks.
Moves to bench Highsmith will be replaced by Kel'el Ware in the starting lineup Tuesday. Highsmith is averaging 6.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 19.0 minutes across his seven appearances off the bench this season.
Starting Tuesday With Jalen Suggs (back) and Cole Anthony (illness) out Tuesday, Black will get the starting nod at point guard for the Magic. Black has averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in three starting appearances this season.
Cleared to play Tuesday Isaac will play through an illness and be available off Orlando's bench Tuesday. Across his last seven games, Isaac has averaged 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.
Conflicting reports on status Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca and Esfandiar Braheni of The Athletic have both reported that Boucher will sit out Tuesday due to an illness. Still, the Raptor's official injury report and the daily lineups page on NBA.com both indicate that Boucher is available. Due to this conflicting information, it remains to be seen if Boucher will ultimately suit up against Orlando.
Won’t play against Toronto Harris will miss his 10th straight game for the Magic. The veteran guard continues to deal with a hamstring strain. The earliest he can return to the floor for Orlando is Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
Earns first career start Tuesday Ware will make his first NBA start Tuesday alongside Bam Adebayo in Miami's frontcourt, supplanting Haywood Highsmith from the first unit. The rookie first-rounder is averaging 12.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 threes while shooting 45.8 percent from three-point land in 20.6 minutes over his last 11 games.
Starting sans Herro Rozier will start for the Heat in Tyler Herro's (groin) absence Tuesday. Rozier has averaged 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 threes in 31.1 minutes over 20 games as a starter this season.
Out with illness With Jalen Suggs (back) joining Anthony on the sidelines for the Magic on Tuesday, fantasy managers can expect Anthony Black to handle a much larger role and likely offer enhanced fantasy value. Anthony's next chance to return is Thursday against Portland.
Ruled out Wednesday Hardy will miss his second straight game Wednesday as he deals with an ankle sprain. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 8.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this season, shooting 42.7 percent from the floor and 39.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Good to go Tuesday Hart was banged up in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, but he's been able to shed injury designations in consecutive outings. Hart has averaged 13.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 38.6 minutes over his last eight games for the Knicks.
Good to go Tuesday Towns has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a sprained right thumb. The star big man is averaging 27.3 points, 14.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 37.1 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Questionable for Wednesday LeVert was a late scratch for Monday's game against the Suns due to right wrist soreness, and he remains uncertain for action Wednesday. With Evan Mobley (calf) already ruled out against Houston, role players like Ty Jerome, Max Strus and Georges Niang could all be asked to step up for the Cavaliers.
Another absence coming Okoro will miss his third straight contest on Wednesday due to a right shoulder sprain. Okoro's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
Iffy with illness Marshall is dealing with an illness, so the Mavericks will likely see how he's feeling closer to Wednesday's tipoff before determining his game status. With Klay Thompson (ankle) and Quentin Grimes (back) also uncertain to play against Minnesota, Dallas could be forced to turn to Spencer Dinwiddie and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for a heavy dose of playing time.
Questionable against Minnesota After missing Monday's game against the Hornets, Grimes could miss Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota as he deals with back spasms. If the 24-year-old can't play against the Timberwolves, Naji Marshall and Spencer Dinwiddie could see more time on the floor, especially with Jaden Hardy (ankle) already ruled out for this game.
Iffy against Minnesota Lively is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. Daniel Gafford will likely continue to receive increased playing time if Lively is ruled out yet again.
Listed as out for Wednesday A right calf strain will hold Mobley out for a third straight game, and the star big man's next opportunity to return to the Cavaliers' lineup arrives Friday against Philadelphia. Caris LeVert (wrist) should continue to be the primary beneficiary of Mobley's absence if he's able to play against Houston, but Georges Niang should also play a more pronounced role from the Cleveland bench.
Ruled out Tuesday Johnson has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to left shoulder inflammation. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Milwaukee.
Iffy for Wednesday Thompson has only missed five games with the Mavericks this season but could be trending toward missing Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. If the four-time NBA champion can't play against the Timberwolves, P.J. Washington, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper could see more time on the floor for Dallas.
Out against Heat With Murray sidelined Tuesday, the Trail Blazers should lean on Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija from the starting lineup. Scoot Henderson appears to be a prime candidate for increased run, while the versatile Dalano Banton could pick up extra minutes from Portland's bench.
Ruled out Tuesday Camara has been battling an illness and won't be able to play Tuesday in Miami. Deni Avdija could see more time on the floor, as the 24-year-old will miss a game for only the second time this season for the Trail Blazers.
Won’t play against Portland Herro will miss his first game of the season Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to right groin soreness. Terry Rozier and Alec Burks are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Herro's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Milwaukee.
Won’t play Wednesday Potter has missed Utah's past two games, but it's unclear if he's still dealing with an illness. The Jazz are listing him out due to his G League assignment. In any event, his next chance to play with Utah arrives Saturday against Memphis.
Available for Wednesday Sexton will return to action Wednesday after missing Utah's previous outing due to rest purposes. Sexton is averaging 21.6 points, 4.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 30.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Ruled out for Wednesday After exiting Monday's game against the Pelicans in a walking boot, Williams will miss at least one game Wednesday due to a sprained left ankle. The rookie first-rounder's next opportunity to take the court is Saturday against Memphis. With Johnny Juzang (hand) also out against Oklahoma City, rookie big man Kyle Filipowski could be in for a heavy workload for the injury-plagued Jazz.
Set to play against Miami Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Portland's previous contest due to left ankle soreness. Williams is averaging 3.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 assists in 15.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Still out with fractured hand Juzang is nursing a fractured hand, and his timeline for return to the Jazz remains unclear. With rookie first-rounder Cody Williams (ankle) out against Oklahoma City, Utah may be forced to turn to Kyle Filipowski to handle heavy minutes.
Good to go against Miami Simons has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Portland's previous contest due to a right elbow strain. Simons is averaging 20.3 points, 5.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 33.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Questionable against Thunder Markkanen continues to manage lower-back spasms and is in jeopardy of missing his fifth straight contest Wednesday. If the star forward sits out again, Svi Mykhailiuk would appear set to make another spot start for the banged-up Jazz against Oklahoma City.
Questionable for Wednesday After missing the last eight games with a hip injury, Collins might return to the floor Wednesday for the Jazz against Oklahoma City. When healthy, the veteran big man is averaging 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 52.5 percent from the floor and a career-high 43.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Doubtful for Wednesday LaRavia is unlikely to play through lower-back soreness Wednesday, and his next chance to suit up for the Grizzlies would be Friday against the Pelicans. If the former first-rounder is ultimately ruled out as expected, Brandon Clarke and Santi Aldama stand out as candidates for increased run off Memphis' bench against Charlotte.
Won’t play Tuesday Boucher has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Atlanta.
Probale for Wednesday Kennard dealt with his fair share of injuries earlier in the season but has played in the last seven games for Memphis despite dealing with some ankle soreness. The 28-year-old is averaging 9.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 46.1 percent from the floor and 46.6 percent from beyond the arc.
Expected to play against Bucks Despite dealing with right elbow bursitis, Murray is expected to give it a go for the Pelicans on Wednesday. Over his last eight games, the star guard has averaged 21.4 points, 7.0 assists, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.
Iffy for Wednesday Williamson missed Monday's game against the Jazz with an illness and may be trending toward missing Wednesday's game against the Bucks. If the star forward can't go, the Pelicans could turn to Javonte Green, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis, especially if Yves Missi (illness) doesn't play, as he is also listed as questionable against Milwaukee.
Iffy for Wednesday An illness has kept Missi off the floor in consecutive outings for the Pelicans, and the rookie big man is in danger of missing a third straight game Wednesday as well. If Missi cannot suit up against Milwaukee, Daniel Theis would be in line to make another spot start at center, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would figure to absorb more playing time from New Orleans' bench.
Iffy against Utah Williams is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right hip strain. If the 23-year-old forward is forced to sit out yet again, Luguentz Dort will likely draw another start.
Listed as out for Wednesday A left quadriceps strain will cost Green a second straight game Wednesday, and the sharpshooter's next shot to return to the Bucks' lineup arrives Thursday against the Heat. With Green sidelined against New Orleans, Taurean Prince and Gary Trent should soak up additional minutes in Milwaukee's rotation.
Probable for Wednesday Middleton has missed two of the last eight games but appears to be trending toward playing Wednesday in New Orleans. Although Middleton hasn't been lighting up the scoreboard, the veteran has been getting the job done in other areas, as he is coming off a game where he grabbed five rebounds and tied a season-high with eight assists.
Nabs another probable tag Antetokounmpo continues to deal with a right knee issue but hasn't missed a game since Dec. 28. Unless the superstar forward suffers a setback, he should suit up against New Orleans.
Probable for Wednesday Beauchamp will likely play through a non-COVID illness Wednesday, but it's not a lock that he sees the floor for the Bucks if he suits up. Milwaukee should confirm his game status closer to Wednesday's tip-off.
Good to go Tuesday Russell has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old guard should make his second straight with Ben Simmons (illness) out.
Still out Wednesday After Nurkic missed seven consecutive games with an illness, the Suns are now listing him as out due to return-to-play conditioning. His next chance to return comes Saturday against the Wizards, although it's unclear how he'll mix into Phoenix's rotation once healthy. Nick Richards has taken over as the team's new starting center, and veteran Mason Plumlee should work as the backup big man until Nurkic is cleared to play.
Late addition to injury report Despite being listed as available all day, Johnson is now in danger of missing Tuesday's contest due to left shoulder inflammation. However, Johnson hasn't played more than two minutes in Miami's last five outings, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the team's rotation.
Iffy for Wednesday After logging 25 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, Beal is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Nets. The veteran guard had a solid start in his new role but has struggled lately, coming off a forgettable five-point performance against Cleveland.
Available Tuesday After being listed as probable for personal reasons, Love is available off Miami's bench Tuesday. The veteran big man has appeared in only one of the Heat's past four games, and he's unlikely to play a significant role with Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware both healthy against Portland.
Late addition to injury report Camara hadn't been on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing his second contest of the season Tuesday due to an illness. If Camara is ultimately downgraded to out, Kris Murray (chest) and Deni Avdija are candidates to receive increased playing time.
To miss one more week Risacher is progressing well in his rehabilitation from an adductor strain, but he'll miss his fourth straight game Wednesday against the Pistons and won't be available to the Hawks until the Jan. 28 matchup with the Rockets at the earliest. Until the 2024 No. 1 overall pick returns to Atlanta's lineup, Vit Krejci should remain in the starting five, and De'Andre Hunter should see extra minutes from the second unit.
Iffy for Wednesday Johnson continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation but has been cleared to play in each of Atlanta's last two contests. However, if the 22-year-old forward is forced to sit out against Detroit, David Roddy and De'Andre Hunter are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Won’t play Wednesday Wednesday is the front end of Atlanta's back-to-back, so Risacher's next chance to retake the court arrives Thursday against the Raptors. With the 2024 No. 1 overall pick sidelined against Detroit, Vit Krejci should remain in the Hawks' starting lineup, and De'Andre Hunter should see more playing time from the bench.
Good to go against Detroit Young has received a probable tag for the third straight game due to right Achilles tendinitis. However, the star guard has played 35 and 39 minutes, respectively, in those previous two outings, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction if upgraded to available.
Upgraded to probable After sitting out Friday's game versus the Nets, Davis returned Sunday against the Clippers and recorded 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 37 minutes. The Lakers previously listed Davis as questionable, but the franchise is planning on having its center in the starting lineup against the Wizards.
Logs first double-double Monday Holden led the Legends in rebounds and finished second in both points scored and assists en route to recording his first double-double of the season. He is now averaging 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists across his first nine outings of the season.
Leading scorer in return Lucas made his return to the lineup during Monday's victory after sitting out the team's win over the Blue on Friday with a knee injury. Despite coming off the bench, he ended up scoring a team-high 33 points which also served as a new season-high for the 25-year-old and also shot the ball efficiently, converting on 61.1 percent of his field-goal attempts and 60.0 percent of his three-point tries.
Flirts with double-double in loss Norris finished third on the team in points scored behind both Yuki Kawamura and DJ Steward while converting on 53.8 percent of his field-goal attempts. The 24-year-old has now surpassed 20 points scored in five of his last eight outings.
Season-high 22 points in G League Williams stepped up from Grand Rapids' bench Monday, pacing the Gold with seven boards and matching Trey Alexander for the team lead with four triples. The 22 points also marked a season high for the sharpshooting Williams, who's averaging 8.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 threes in 17.8 minutes while shooting 44.3 percent from downtown across 24 G League contests this year.
Unavailable for personal reasons Sims was out of Greensboro's lineup Monday due to personal reasons, and he'll be looking to get back on track the next time he takes the floor for the Swarm after going 4-for-16 from the field with a season-low eight points in Friday's loss to the Gold. The 26-year-old can be deemed day-to-day going forward. Sim is averaging 18.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.0 threes in 31.0 minutes over 25 G League games this season.
Leading scorer in loss Steward led the Hustle in blocks and also tied Yuki Kawamura for the most points scored on the team during Monday's loss. Across 20 outings so far this season, the 23-year-old is currently averaging 19.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.2 steals.
Logs double-double in G League Kawamura had a dominant outing despite the loss as he led the Hustle in points scored, assists and steals en route to compiling his fifth double-double of the season in just 10 games played. The two-way player has only seen limited action across his 17 outings in the NBA so far this season and will likely continue to see the majority of his playing time in the G League.
Probable for Tuesday Love hasn't been part of Miami's rotation recently, so this news won't impact many fantasy leagues.
Questionable for Tuesday Herro was a very late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his status. He's been hot in January so far, posting averages of 24.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.8 three-pointers. If he's unable to play, Terry Rozier and Jimmy Butler would likely soak up a lot of usage, and Jaime Jaquez could be more involved as well.
Solid output in win Monday Williams didn't fill the stat sheet as Chuma Okeke did, but he posted an impressive effort and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. The former UNLV standout is having an excellent year with Westchester, averaging 20.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game across 11 regular-season contests.
Posts double-double in OT win Okeke was a dominant presence on both ends of the court for the G League Knicks, as he finished just three assists away from a triple-double and also recorded at least two tallies in each of the six major categories. Okeke is a veteran when it comes to playing in the pros and should be a regular go-to option for Westchester. He's averaging 16.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in 12 regular-season contests so far.
Decent stat line in OT loss Domask was one of several Windy City players who scored in double digits in this overtime defeat, and while the outcome of the game was a loss, the rookie out of Illinois did a good job of filling out the stat sheet. Domask averaged 6.6 points per game in the Tip-Off Tournament and has bolstered that number to 12.8 points per contest since the beginning of the regular season.
Scores 29 points off bench Seven Windy City players scored in double digits in this overtime loss, and despite coming off the bench, Hall led the way with an impressive effort on both ends of the court. He's averaging just 12.0 points per game while shooting 39 percent from the floor in 10 regular-season appearances, however, so perhaps this was more an outlier than a sign of things to come for him.
Sees just 15 minutes Bogdanovic had four fouls on the night which affected his workload, but he's been pretty underwhelming lately. Over his last four games, Bogdanovic has averaged just 21.0 minutes per game with 5.0 points and 1.5 assists on 19.4 percent shooting from the field.
Scores five points With Rob Dillingham starting to emerge for Minnesota, Alexander-Walker is taking a back seat in this offense. Alexander-Walker has been held to single-digit points in seven straight games, so he won't be a popular fantasy pickup in the absence of Donte DiVincenzo (toe).
Records six assists Theis matched his season-best mark of six assists as he made his second start in a row. He's been a serviceable short-term streamer for the Pelicans, but all that could come to an end once Yves Missi (shoulder) and Zion Williamson (illness) are healthy again.
Scoreless in 18 minutes The Clippers were missing Ivica Zubac (eye) on Tuesday, but the big man is considered day-to-day. Mo Bamba drew the start and played 15 minutes, as the Clippers utilized some smaller lineups that benefitted Amir Coffey (33 minutes) and Kobe Brown (11 minutes). Batum's fantasy appeal is non-existent in most formats.
Pulls down 10 rebounds Thompson made just his 18th appearance of the season Monday and put together his best rebounding performance so far. He took advantage of some garbage time in the win, but with Evan Mobley (calf) considered day-to-day, Thompson is bound to be on the outside of the rotation sooner rather than later.
Scores 10 points Caris LeVert (wrist), Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and Evan Mobley (calf) were all sidelined Monday, allowing Merrill to step into a larger role. Despite a strong showing Monday, fantasy managers shouldn't overreact just yet -- Merrill is hitting 37.3 percent from the field this season with averages of 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.
Held in check Aldama was coming off an impressive two-game stretch with averages of 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists, but he couldn't generate much offensively Monday. His production has been sporadic for most of the season, and it's tough for him to provide consistent value with the Grizzlies having such a deep rotation.
Plays just 16 minutes Clarke has been just a fringe rotation player for the Grizzlies lately with the team starting to get healthier. Over his last five games, Clarke averaged just 8.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.6 minutes.
Scores four points This was Jackson's debut after the wing was sidelined for nearly three months to begin the season while completing his recovery from the surgery he underwent Sept. 4 to repair his fractured foot. Coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned that Jackson will be brought along slowly as he regains his conditioning, but minutes will be tough come by in Memphis' crowded wing rotation which makes him just a player to monitor in deeper formats for now.
Productive outing as starter Mykhailiuk drew another start Monday for a Utah team that has been devastated by injuries. The sharpshooter could continue to be a short-term streaming option until the Jazz get some reinforcements back. Over his last five games, Mykhailiuk has produced averages of 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.6 three-pointers.
Double-doubles in loss Kessler recorded his 17th double-double of the season. He's been the second most valuable fantasy producer in nine-category formats for the Jazz, posting averages of 11.1 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 blocks in 29.8 minutes per contest.
Struggles in start After erupting in his debut against the Pistons on Saturday with 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes, Richards was inserted into the starting lineup for Monday. He wasn't able to reciprocate his success, however, as Cleveland's frontcourt got the best of him. Despite this dud, Richards is likely to remain with the starters for the foreseeable future.
Notches 19 points in win Brandon Miller is out indefinitely with a wrist injury, and Smith looks poised to make a big impact for Charlotte in the short term. In his previous start against the Bulls on Friday, Smith produced 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes. He'll be a popular waiver-wire pickup for good reason.
Expected to play Hart played through a questionable tag Monday against the Hawks, finishing with 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals during 37 minutes. He didn't seem limited by any means, and it's a good sign if the Knicks are planning for him to play in both games of this back-to-back set.
Probable for Tuesday Towns returned from a two-game absence Monday against the Hawks, finishing with 13 points (5-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine boards, seven assists and a block in 37 minutes. It appears he avoided any setbacks in the win, and it's a good sign if the Knicks are prepared to let him play in both games of this back-to-back.
Upgraded to probable This is good news for a Brooklyn team that just ruled Ben Simmons (illness) out for Tuesday. Russell is therefore poised for a lot of usage against the Knicks. In six appearances with the Nets, Russell holds averages of 13.2 points, 8.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
Ruled out Tuesday Simmons was downgraded from probable to questionable Tuesday morning, before the Nets ultimately ruled him out. He doesn't play in both games of back-to-back sets, but because he's under the weather, he's not a lock to suit up Wednesday against the Suns.
Produces strong line in G League Rupert led the Remix in scoring and made his mark as a distributor in his first G League action this season. The 20-year-old has struggled to see consistent playing time with the NBA club, so he'll likely see the occasional opportunity with the Remix to ensure he stays sharp.
Erupts for 34 bench points Abmas was uncharacteristically productive off the bench in this one, going off for a new season high in scoring with the help of a scorching hot night from beyond the arc. While he's unlikely to provide this type of scoring output on a regular basis, he's reached double figures in eight of nine G League Regular Season appearances and can do significant damage when he catches fire from downtown.
Limited production in return Thomson missed last Thursday's game versus Rip City due to a shoulder injury but managed to make his return to the lineup during Monday's loss. However, the 25-year-old had a quiet outing as he failed to score double-digit points for the first time since the team's Dec. 27 loss versus San Diego.
Out with ankle injury Weems can be labeled day-to-day until more news on the severity of his injury emerges. He hasn't had a big impact during the G League Regular Season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in six appearances, but Rayan Rupert could see a few extra minutes if Weems misses additional action.
Listed as questionable Isaac and Cole Anthony (illness) were both late additions to the injury report after presumably waking up under the weather. Isaac has put together some strong showings in January after a sluggish start to the season, but his low workloads make him difficult to rely on in fantasy formats.
Iffy due to illness Anthony was a late addition to the injury report, along with Jonathan Isaac (illness). That's typically not a great sign in terms of availability, and the Magic are already thin in their backcourt without Jalen Suggs (back). If Anthony can't go, the Magic could need Anthony Black to step into a much larger role.
Flashes scoring ability in loss Collins led Santa Cruz with 14 assists and finished second on his team in scoring behind a monster night from Kevin Knox. Collins continues to prove that he's one of the best playmakers in the G League this season and has also reached the 20-point threshold in two of his last three appearances.
Another big night in G League Knox struggled a bit from beyond the arc, but he knocked down 54.2 percent of his tries from the field and did his part to keep his team in the game. The Kentucky product continues to serve as one of Santa Cruz's top options on the offensive end, now averaging 21.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists through 25 appearances.
Pours in 42 points in G League Jones was locked in on the offensive end, knocking down 70.8 percent of his tries from the field while also turning in a perfect line from the charity stripe. Monday's performance marks the 24-year-old's best scoring night of the 2024-25 campaign, beating his previous high of 29 points Dec. 15 against Rip City.
Sees rotation with DiVincenzo out Donte DiVincenzo was recently diagnosed with a Grade 3 left great toe sprain and is out indefinitely. That's resulted in Dillingham appearing in Minnesota's past three games, averaging 12.0 points on 62.5 percent shooting, 2.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Considering the Timberwolves don't have many other options at point guard, especially with Mike Conley playing poorly, the rookie should continue seeing an expanded role. Fantasy managers in deep leagues could contemplate a speculative add, while managers in standard formats should at least watchlist Dillingham.
Pulls down 17 rebounds Filipowski pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds for his first double-double of the campaign. The Jazz have a lengthy injury report these days, and the team could be sellers at the deadline. Filipowski is someone to monitor in fantasy formats if he can string together a few good showings --he's averaging just 6.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes across 10 January outings.
Extends scoring stretch Monday Even though Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson could have bigger roles on offense on a more regular basis, there's no question Bane has found a way to stand out as a reliable scoring threat for Memphis. He's scored at least 20 points in five games in a row, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game in that span.
Scores 19 points in return Morant returned from a one-game absence, and even though he didn't lead the team in scoring, there's no question he provided a spark in the backcourt with his impressive two-way play. The star floor general has struggled to stay healthy this season, but he's been decisive and impactful whenever he's been on the floor. Through five games in January, Morant is averaging 21.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Posts impressive line The Jazz have been devastated by injuries, but George has stepped up in a big way and is officially on a heater. Over his last three games, George holds averages of 25.0 points, 5.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.7 three-pointers. With Utah positioned to be sellers at the deadline, George is likely to be heavily involved in the offense the rest of the way.
Records double-double Monday Jackson continues establishing himself as one of the most consistent big men in the Western Conference. While he lacks the star power of other players in the position, there's no question he's having an excellent year. The numbers back him up, as Jackson is averaging 24.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals per game across nine outings since the beginning of January.
Dazzles with 29-point display Reid went through some ups-and-downs in December, but the big man has turned things around in January and has been playing at a high level of late. He's on a solid stretch of nine straight appearances with double-digit points, a span in which he's averaging 17.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting an identical 53.6 percent from the floor and three-point range.
Puts up 20 points Collier posted his second double-double of the campaign and is really starting to make some noise for the Jazz as the team deals with so many key injuries. Over his last four outings, Collier has produced averages of 15.5 points, 9.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers on 42.6 percent shooting from the field. If the Jazz are sellers at the deadline, workloads like these could become the norm for the rookie.
Posts double-double McDaniels recorded his third double-double of the season Monday, but his impact went beyond what he accomplished as a scorer and rebounder since he also delivered a combined four steals-plus-blocks. McDaniels seems to be trending in the right direction as a scoring weapon as well, and he's tallied double-digit points in five of his last six appearances.
Goes for 32 points Monday The Timberwolves suffered a tight loss Monday against another Western Conference contender, but Edwards delivered a solid performance across the board. Even though he went through a relatively cold stretch, at least according to his standards, Edwards seems to be turning things around and has scored at least 30 points in three of his previous five outings. During that span, he's averaging 33.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the floor and 48 percent from beyond the arc.
Double-doubles in win Murray recorded his eighth double-double of the season for the shorthanded Pelicans. Zion Williamson missed this game with an illness, so Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy soaked up a ton of usage and combined to score 95 points in the overtime win. Murray is averaging 18.9 points, 7.9 assists, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 11 January outings, but he's shooting just 41.0 percent from the field.
Scoring streak snapped Green saw the end of his nine-game streak with at least 20 points abruptly Monday, as he ended up needing 21 shots just to score 19 points in what was a subpar shooting display from the star guard. One bad performance can't stain what Green has done throughout the month of January, though, where he's been the best player for the Rockets by a wide margin. Through 10 games this month, Green is averaging 28.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting an impressive 51.2 percent from the floor.
Scores 18 points in loss The Pelicans have been dealing with numerous injuries, and Zion Williamson was added to the shelf Monday due to an illness. Hawkins has seen at least 20 minutes in four straight games, putting him on the streaming radar in deeper formats. During that stretch, he averaged 12.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers on 45.9 percent shooting from the field.
May be eyeing pre-break return New York has yet to issue a formal update on Robinson as he works his way back from May 13 surgery on his left ankle, but Begley spotted the 26-year-old center in the Knicks' locker room during Monday's win over the Hawks and relays that Robinson looked noticeably slimmer than his listed weight of 278 pounds from the 2023-24 season. Begley's observation could indicate that the big man has been staying on top of his conditioning, but as of last week, Robinson hadn't yet resumed sprinting on his surgically repaired ankle. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has previously intimated that Robinson will start practicing by the end of the month, and if that comes to fruition, a return shortly before the All-Star break could be in the cards. Once healthy, Robinson will likely supplant Precious Achiuwa as the primary backup to starting center Karl-Anthony Towns.
Subpar performance Monday Sengun had a rough shooting performance and looked overmatched against the presence of Jalen Duren, needing 14 shots to score 11 points and also losing the rebounding battle against the Pistons' big man. Sengun is one of the most versatile big men in the NBA, but he's recorded only four double-doubles in 10 games during January. He's averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game in that stretch, however, so he remains a reliable fantasy asset even if he's not crashing the boards with the efficient he's done it in the past.
Erupts for 45 points What a month this has been for McCollum, as his three best scoring performances have come in January -- he had a season-high 50 points on Jan. 3 and a 38-point outing on Jan. 10. For the month, he's averaging 24.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.8 three-pointers. If the Pelicans become sellers at the deadline, there will likely be a strong market for the veteran guard.
