P.J. Washington Uncertain For Monday's Contest
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game in Denver after missing Saturday's win over the Clippers. If he sits again, Naji Marshall is positioned to draw another start. Marshall has averaged 12.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over his last five games while shooting 48.7 percent from the field, and he logged 18 points, eight rebounds, and three steals in 37 minutes on Saturday. He profiles as a low-end streamer, with Caleb Martin offering deeper-league appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford Expected To Miss Second Straight Game
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game in Denver, leaving Dallas to patch together minutes at the five with Dereck Lively II (foot) also out. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse remain fringe options, though Powell's nine points, five rebounds, three assists, six steals, and one block in 34 minutes Saturday suggest he may hold the steadiest role. Cisse stays in deep-league territory. Anthony Davis is still ramping up and could pick up spot frontcourt minutes, but his managed workload keeps expectations in check.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Egor Demin Available Against Hornets
Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a foot problem. Tyrese Martin started in his spot, finishing with nine points and six rebounds in 24 minutes. Martin may retain his starting role on Monday because Terance Mann (ribs) might miss the game. In his last appearance against the Philadelphia 76ers, Demin had the best game of his young NBA career, scoring 23 points and recording nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks. Monday could be another big night for him, as Charlotte allows the 10th-most fantasy points in the league to point guards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Terance Mann in Danger of Missing Monday's Game
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann (ribs) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meet-up with the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old played through a rib injury on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks but struggled, shooting 2-for-8 from the field to finish with four points in 21 minutes. Mann's exit from the lineup would give additional playing opportunities for players like Drake Powell and Tyrese Martin. The returning Egor Demin (foot) will also benefit and is likely to replace Mann in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Noah Clowney Considered Probable for Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (hip) is listed as probable for Monday's encounter with the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old is on the injury report due to a hip issue, but it doesn't appear to be severe enough to keep Clowney off the floor. On Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Clowney managed only six points and one rebound in 21 minutes. But he has been on a strong stretch overall recently, averaging close to 18 points over his past six outings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. Listed as Probable for Monday's Matchup
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) is on track to return from a two-game absence on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, as the team considers him probable for the matchup. Porter Jr. has been dealing with a back issue, allowing Ziaire Williams to log a couple of starts. On Monday, Williams will drop back to the bench to make room in the first unit for Brooklyn's top scorer. Porter Jr. is averaging 24.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists for the season. He has been even more productive in his most recent outings, surpassing the 30-point plateau twice in five games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert Expected Back Monday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after the team listed him as probable for the game. The former Hawk missed Saturday's clash against the Miami Heat with a sore knee. It was the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was probably only resting the veteran. On Monday, LeVert could receive a chance to start because Duncan Robinson (ankle) is iffy for the contest. In Motown, LeVert has so far come exclusively off the bench, averaging 9.6 points and 3.0 assists in 20.1 minutes per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson Questionable to Face Hawks
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference showdown against the Atlanta Hawks. Robinson produced a nice revenge-game performance in Saturday's win over the Miami Heat, but he apparently also injured his right ankle. Ron Holland II or Caris LeVert (knee) could get a chance to start on Monday if Robinson doesn't play, with Jaden Ivey and Daniss Jenkins potentially also benefiting from his absence. Robinson has averaged over 32 minutes per night as a starter for the Pistons, so there will be a significant amount of minutes to fill in the rotation without him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren Likely to Return Against Hawks Monday
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (leg) is labeled as probable on the injury report for a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Detroit's double-double machine was unavailable when the team completed a back-to-back on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Isaiah Stewart had a quiet outing as Duren's replacement in the starting lineup and will be back on the bench on Monday. Duren missed a double-double in his first meeting with the Hawks this season but had one of his highest scoring games of the campaign, netting 24 points with an 8-for-12 effort from the field. As a result of Duren's return, Paul Reed will likely play a miniscule role on Monday, despite his impressive double-double performance against Miami.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alexandre Sarr Iffy for Monday
Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (adductor) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The French big man is dealing with a sore adductor muscle. Monday marks the start of a back-to-back for Washington, so it appears likely that at least one absence is coming for Sarr at the start of the new week. His exit from the lineup would probably give Marvin Bagley a fresh opportunity to start. Bagley made his first start of the campaign on Nov. 19 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block. Tristan Vukcevic could also see more action with Sarr out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Mark Williams Available Against Lakers Monday
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury-prone big man missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. So far this season, Williams has sat out one game in each of the Suns' back-to-back situations. He has had no issues getting through the rest of the schedule, averaging 12.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 25.5 minutes. On Monday, Williams will go for a fourth consecutive double-double and certainly has a point to prove after his failed trade to the Lakers last season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ryan Dunn on Track to Return Monday
Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (wrist) appears ready to return to action on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Dunn hasn't played for five games due to a wrist injury. Before he sprained his right wrist, Dunn made three consecutive starts, filling in for Grayson Allen. Allen has just returned from injury, meaning we will likely see Dunn re-enter the Suns rotation as part of the second unit. As a reserve, Dunn has averaged only 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Uncertain for Monday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He could miss a second consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. Jaquez Jr. has impressed this season, producing 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game off the Miami bench. Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware led the second unit on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Simone Fontecchio is in a position to log more action without Jaquez Jr. available, but he didn't see the floor in Saturday's game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Coby White Returning to Bulls Lineup Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. White missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He hasn't played on consecutive nights since making his season debut in the middle of November. While he has been dealing with some efficiency issues, White's overall productivity has been good, as the 25-year-old has averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 30.6 minutes. Orlando has recently improved its defense, now ranking ninth in the league for defensive efficiency, making this potentially a tricky matchup for White.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero Unavailable Monday
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) won't be returning to the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for a ninth consecutive game. The Magic star is recovering from a left groin strain, and the team hasn't announced a timetable for his return. In his absence, Tristan da Silva figures to receive another start. The 24-year-old has lost momentum recently, posting double-digit points only once in the past four games. Overall, da Silva has averaged 12.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in a starting role this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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