Marvin Bagley III Listed as Questionable vs. Hawks
Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (hip) is questionable for Tuesday against Atlanta after missing the past two games. Before the injury, he averaged 9.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 block in 18.5 minutes across his last five outings. His absence has pushed more frontcourt work to second-year big Alexandre Sarr, who posted 16 points and 11 rebounds in his last game, while Tristan Vukcevic added 12 points and eight boards in 20 minutes. Sarr holds steady value, and Vukcevic remains a deeper-league streaming option until Bagley returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyshawn George Could Miss Tuesday's Game
Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Atlanta after posting 17 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists with four steals in his last outing. He has averaged 18.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across his past five games, so even a brief absence would redistribute wing minutes. Corey Kispert posted 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 37 minutes. Cam Whitmore chipped in 20 points and seven boards across 18 minutes, while Bilal Coulibaly's recent best sits at 13 points and four rebounds. All three could see modest bumps in minutes and touches if George sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero Remains Out Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) will remain on the sidelines for a seventh straight game on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He continues to nurse a left groin strain, and there isn't a timetable for Banchero's return. During his absence, Tristan da Silva had had additional fantasy value as Banchero's replacement in the first unit. He has posted 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in a starting role. Additionally, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs receive more offensive touches while Banchero is injured.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Deandre Ayton Won't Play Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. He sustained a knee contusion in Sunday's win over the Utah Jazz, exiting after only 13 minutes. Prior to Sunday's matchup, Ayton was on a nice run of three consecutive double-doubles. He has averaged 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in 29.2 minutes as a Laker this season. When Ayton missed his first game of the season earlier this month against the Miami Heat, Jaxson Hayes started in his place. He had 15 points, five rebounds, and one block. Hayes is likely to get the starting nod again on Tuesday, with Maxi Kleber taking over backup duties. The Clippers allow the eighth-most fantasy points in the league to centers, making this a good matchup for Hayes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
VJ Edgecombe Misses Second Consecutive Game Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (calf) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic, missing a second consecutive game. The exciting rookie is dealing with tightness in his left calf, with his exit from the lineup leaving a starting spot open. In Sunday's matchup against the Miami Heat, it was filled by Quentin Grimes, who notched 15 points, three assists, and one block. As a result of Edgecombe's injury, Jared McCain also had a more important role in the rotation, logging a season-high 26 minutes off the bench. He tallied 15 points, two assists, and one steal in the game. Both Grimes and McCain will continue to have additional fantasy value until Edgecombe returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Paul George Expected to Play Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (ankle) is on track to play on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as probable for the matchup. The oft-injured star is currently dealing with an ankle issue. However, the chances seem strong that George will be able to make a third consecutive appearance. He has operated under a minutes restriction this season, averaging 22.0 minutes per game. The limited workload has impacted George's productivity, as he has notched only 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. Philadelphia might have Joel Embiid (knee) back in the lineup on Tuesday, which could affect George's role on offense.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Maxey Considered Probable Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (shoulder) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. The star guard hurt his right shoulder in a loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday, but it appears the injury isn't serious enough to keep Maxey off the floor. Maxey just enjoyed a career night with 54 points against the Milwaukee Bucks and is having a fantastic year. He ranks second in scoring in the league with 33.0 points per game and has tallied 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.6 steals. In this season's first meeting with the Magic, Maxey went for 43 points.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid Could Return Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Orlando Magic. It looks like he could be ready to hop back into the lineup after missing seven games with a knee issue. Embiid's return would be bad news for Andre Drummond, who has been filling in for him in the starting lineup. Drummond has been a double-double machine in the role, averaging 12.0 points and 14.0 rebounds. As a reserve, Drummond has averaged 16.6 minutes per game and hasn't been productive enough most nights to satisfy fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Patrick Williams Available Monday vs. Pelicans
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (wrist) is available Monday against the Pelicans after missing the previous game, giving Chicago another option amid several frontcourt absences. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steal over his last five outings while shooting 46.0 percent from the field. He could see a slight bump in minutes with Nikola Vucevic (knee) and Zach Collins (wrist) sidelined. His fantasy appeal remains deeper-league only, but managers needing defensive extras or low-end threes can treat him as a short-term streamer.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
Source: Joel Lorenzi
Jaren Jackson Jr. Cleared to Play Against Denver
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday against the Nuggets after missing the previous two games. Jackson averaged 18.0 points with 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 block over his last five outings and should immediately reclaim his usual workload and shot volume. His return bumps Santi Aldama back to the bench, though Aldama remains a hold thanks to steady production, including 20 points and eight rebounds in his last appearance. Managers should expect Aldama's minutes to fluctuate while Jackson resumes his role as Memphis' primary frontcourt scorer.
Source: Grizzlies PR
Source: Grizzlies PR
Kevin Huerter Ruled Out With Pelvis Soreness
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (pelvis) will miss his first game of the season on Monday, opening additional wing minutes in Chicago's rotation for Monday's game against the Pelicans. Huerter had averaged 12.6 points with 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists over his last five games while shooting 45.4 percent from the field. Ayo Dosunmu becomes the most viable streaming target after recent scoring spikes, while Tre Jones offers assist stability for managers needing guard production. Both gain short-term value until Chicago's rotation returns to full strength.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
Nicolas Claxton Cleared to Face New York
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (quadriceps) will play on Monday against the Knicks. The 26-year-old carried an injury designation because of a sprained elbow heading into Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. He ended up getting the green light for that one, finishing with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double with two blocks. Fortunately, his latest injury, quadriceps tightness, won't keep him off the floor. While fantasy managers could theoretically see Claxton miss time in the future or even play fewer minutes on Monday night, he's a must-start versus a Knicks team that won't have Mitchell Robinson (illness).
Source: C.J. Holmes
Source: C.J. Holmes
Dean Wade Sidelined Monday
Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will miss his first game since November 7 due to a hyperextended right knee. De'Andre Hunter (rest) will also have the evening off to rest. The Cavs frontcourt could turn to 24-year-old big man Nae'Qwan Tomlin to take on extra minutes. He finished with eight points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in his last outing Sunday against the Clippers.
Source: Chris Fedor
Source: Chris Fedor
Nikola Vucevic Unavailable Against Pelicans
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans due to right knee soreness. The 35-year-old big man will be sidelined this evening for the first time this season. However, we could see him back in action on Friday versus the Hornets. With Vucevic out, 25-year-old Jalen Smith will most likely start at center. Patrick Williams (wrist), who was upgraded to available for tonight's contest after a one-game absence, will likely see an expanded role as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Landry Shamet Sidelined Against Nets
New York Knicks guard/forward Landry Shamet (shoulder) will miss Monday's meeting with Brooklyn after exiting early against Orlando. Shamet had averaged 9.2 points with 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five games while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from deep. His absence shifts backcourt opportunities to Jordan Clarkson, who logged 15 points in 33 minutes last game and already holds a stable sixth-man role. Miles McBride could re-enter the rotation if coach Mike Brown expands the guard mix, but he remains a deeper-league speculative play.
Source: New York Basketball
Source: New York Basketball
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