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
Jalen Williams Ruled Out on Monday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Williams will miss the second leg of a back-to-back after posting 22 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal across 29 minutes in Sunday's 111-100 victory over the Knicks. His absence comes as no surprise, as the Thunder continue to manage his workload following a 16-game absence due to a right hamstring strain. With Williams out, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell are likely to see increased minutes and additional scoring opportunities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown Set to Suit Up Monday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is available for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Brown will return after missing two straight games due to left Achilles tendinitis. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined for rest purposes, Brown should take on even greater scoring responsibility this evening, boosting his fantasy outlook.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum Sidelined on Monday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum will miss the tail end of a back-to-back after posting 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block across 31 minutes in Sunday's win over Charlotte. The 28-year-old sitting out tonight's contest comes as no surprise, as he continues to be managed after returning from a right Achilles tendon tear. Fantasy managers can expect Jaylen Brown to carry more of the offensive load with Tatum sidelined.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier Still Out Monday
Utah Jazz guards Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will remain out on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players are nursing hamstring injuries and haven't been part of the lineup for a couple of weeks. George will miss his 10th consecutive game, and Collier won't be available for a seventh straight contest. Kennedy Chandler, Elijah Harkless, and Bez Mbeng will continue to see extra action on Monday. Out of the three players, Chandler has provided the most consistent fantasy production, averaging 14.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals over the past five games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Max Strus to Sit Out Monday's Game
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) won't play on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Strus torched the Miami Heat with eight triples and 29 points in Friday's win, but he continues to manage a foot injury and will take the night off on Monday. Cleveland will likely reinsert him into the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Strus has been coming off the bench, so we should see the rest of the reserves take on most of his minutes on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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