Marvin Bagley III Won't Play Vs. Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will not play Monday against Minnesota due to a left shoulder impingement after posting 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 27 minutes Friday. His absence should lock Daniel Gafford into heavy minutes and keep Dwight Powell in the rotation after Powell produced four points, five rebounds, and three assists in 21 minutes last game. Gafford, who has averaged 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds over his last five, profiles as the safer fantasy play, while Powell is only a deep-league streamer for managers chasing rebounds.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford Cleared to Play Monday
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against Minnesota after missing two contests with a right shoulder sprain. He should immediately reclaim starting duties and push Dwight Powell back to a reserve role. Gafford has averaged 17.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 26.4 minutes over his last five games, giving him solid value in field goal percentage, rebounds, and blocks during the fantasy finals. His return gives Dallas a needed interior presence and makes Powell more of a fringe option only in very deep formats. Gafford should be rostered wherever available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Walter Clayton Jr. to Suit Up on Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Despite a left ankle injury, Clayton will suit up and figures to play a significant role in the rotation on Monday. He finished with seven points, six assists, and two steals across 30 minutes of play on Saturday. Ty Jerome (ankle) remains out, which means Clayton should continue seeing a larger role in the rotation. He's mostly a deep league option and could offer some cheap DFS value for Monday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ausar Thompson is Cleared for Monday's Game
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Thompson will shed the questionable tag and suit up for this game despite dealing with an ankle issue. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so Thompson could sit out on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for an update on his status ahead of that game against the Toronto Raptors. Thompson will likely be asked to take on a larger role offensively with Tobias Harris (hip), Duncan Robinson (hip), and Jalen Duren (knee) all sidelined. He should be a solid fantasy option with the Pistons shorthanded for Monday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall Ruled Out Monday
Dallas Mavericks forwards P.J. Washington (illness) and Naji Marshall (illness) will not play Monday against Minnesota, leaving Dallas thin across the forward spots. Their absences should open short-term streaming appeal for Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson, who could see expanded minutes and usage. Middleton posted 11 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, and five assists in 18 minutes in his last appearance, while Thompson logged seven points, two threes, two rebounds, three assists, and one block in 18 minutes last game. Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard could also see deeper-league value if Dallas leans smaller.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren to Sit Out on Monday
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Duren will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set due to rest purposes. The expectation is that Duren will return for Tuesday's game, but fantasy managers should check back ahead of that game to confirm. The Pistons are shorthanded right now, so Paul Reed figures to play a big role during Monday's game. When he gets significant playing time, Reed is usually productive, so fantasy managers should be able to trust him as a streaming option here. Ron Holland II and Javonte Green should also see increased roles in the rotation on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Set to Return Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's game against Dallas after missing six games with right knee inflammation. The 24-year-old averaged 29.0 points, 3.0 threes, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across his last five while logging 34.4 minutes, making him an automatic start during the fantasy finals. His return should reduce the streaming value of Mike Conley, Bones Hyland, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr., while Julius Randle may lose a bit of offensive burden. Edwards belongs in all active lineups given his top-tier usage and category coverage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Nick Richards to Miss Third Straight Game
Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Richards will miss his third game in a row due to a sprained right elbow. This absence should mean that Guerschon Yabusele should draw at least one more start at the center spot. Fantasy managers should consider Yabusele a possible streaming option or cheap DFS choice while Richards is out. Leonard Miller should also see a larger role in the rotation as well. He has scored 10 points or more in nine of his last 10 games. Miller could be worth a look as well for fantasy managers needing help for Monday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Guerschon Yabusele is Active on Monday
Chicago Bulls forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Yabusele is back in the mix following a one-game absence due to a left ankle injury. He should continue to see a larger role in the rotation with Nick Richards (elbow) still sidelined. He figures to see 20-plus minutes in the rotation with the Bulls shorthanded at the center spot. He's worth a look in deep leagues and as a possible cheap DFS option for Monday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Grayson Allen is Ruled Out for Monday
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management. The expectation is that Allen will return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The absence of Allen should mean increased roles for Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn, and Rasheer Fleming. Both Goodwin and Dunn should be worth looking at as possible streaming options or a cheap DFS choice with Allen on the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jock Landale Won't Play Monday
According to Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site, Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. The 30-year-old big man will be held out due to an illness. While Landale is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Onyeka Okongwu (finger) to take on a heavier workload as he is set to return after a one-game absence due to a left index finger sprain.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
Source: Kevin Chouinard
Ron Harper Jr. Unavailable Against Hawks
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, Boston Celtics forward Ron Harper Jr. is unavailable for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out this evening due to a right ankle sprain. The 25-year-old's next opportunity to suit up is against Miami on Wednesday. Harper out of action won't make much of an impact fantasy-wise as he's averaging just 3.6 points in 10.5 minutes per contest across 25 outings this campaign.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Neemias Queta Ruled Out Monday
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (thumb) won't play against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Queta will miss the second leg of a back-to-back after registering 17 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 29 minutes in Sunday's win over Charlotte. With Queta sidelined, Luka Garza is expected to see an uptick in minutes.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Derrick White Slated to Suit Up Against Hawks
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac.com, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) is available for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. White is set to suit up after he sat out Sunday's game against Charlotte due to a bruised right knee. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out tonight for rest purposes, White should see an expanded role in his return to the floor.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Jaden Ivey Waived on Monday
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Chicago Bulls waived guard/forward Jaden Ivey (knee) on Monday following recent social media comments. Ivey was acquired by Chicago ahead of the trade deadline and appeared in just four games before being shut down for the remainder of the season due to left patellofemoral pain syndrome. He made 37 appearances this campaign, averaging 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 18.1 minutes per game. The 24-year-old was already set to become a restricted free agent prior to being waived.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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