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Quentin Grimes Doubtful Monday Versus Hawks
Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes (illness) picked up a doubtful tag on Monday while dealing with an illness. Klay Thompson (foot) and Kyrie Irving (illness) are questionable for this game while Luka Doncic (wrist) has been ruled out. With what could be an extremely thin backcourt, there could be a few streamers for fantasy managers looking for guard stats. Jaden Hardy, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Naji Marshall would all see added minutes if anyone has to miss this game.
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Klay Thompson Questionable Against Hawks
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (foot) has been deemed questionable for the team's Monday night matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Kyrie Irving (illness) is also questionable while Quentin Grimes (illness) is doubtful and Luka Doncic (wrist) is sidelined. If Thompson can't give it a go, Naji Marshall would likely move into the starting five while Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie could see extra opportunities too.
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Kyrie Irving Questionable Monday With Illness
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (illness) appeared on the team's injury report with an illness and has been tagged as questionable for Monday. The Mavericks' backcourt could be very thin with Klay Thompson (foot) also questionable, Quentin Grimes (illness) doubtful, and Luka Doncic (wrist) out. If Irving can't suit up, Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie would be in line for a big boost in minutes. Both of them would be solid streaming options if Thompson has to miss the game as well.
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Bradley Beal Returning On Tuesday Against Lakers
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is on track to return from a five-game absence on Tuesday for their NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Beal and Kevin Durant (calf) will both be returning at the same time to bring the scoring punch back to a Suns team that has lost their last five straight. Beal has appeared in nine games so far this season and has averaged 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.6 threes per contest.
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Kevin Durant Planning To Return Tuesday
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (calf) has been sidelined for the last seven games but his return is finally on the horizon. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Durant is planning to return on Tuesday along with teammate Bradley Beal (calf). The Suns have been on a five-game losing streak lately while both Durant and Beal watched from the sidelines. Their timing lines up with one of their NBA Cup games against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant should especially be in fantasy lineups regardless of format.
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Ja Morant Will Return Monday Against Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hip) has missed the team's last eight games and was considered questionable for Monday night. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, however, Morant will return on Monday to face the Portland Trail Blazers. They will finally have a fully healthy backcourt in what felt like forever. While his minutes this season have been at a career-low, he's averaged 20.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.0 threes, and 4.3 turnovers per game across eight appearances.
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Brandon Ingram Considered Questionable Monday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) has been tagged as questionable on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. He's dealing with right calf soreness which may keep him out for the second time in three games. The good news, for the Pelicans, is that CJ McCollum (Adductor) is listed as probable. If Ingram can't suit up, Trey Murphy III, Brandon Boston Jr., and Jordan Hawkins should all see an uptick in minutes.
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Mark Williams, Nick Richards Assigned To G League For Rehab
Charlotte Hornets centers Mark Williams (foot) and Nick Richards (ribs) have both been sent to the team's G League affiliate on a rehab assignment. They will be practicing with the Greensboro Swarm on Monday, but don't have a specific timetable for their return to the Hornets. Williams has been out since early December of last season while Richards hasn't played since November 1 of this season. Both big men would regularly get minutes when back in the lineup, with Williams having the higher ceiling based on his play early on.
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Luke Kornet Listed As Doubtful Against Clippers
Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring issue and has been listed as doubtful for the team's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. Al Horford (illness) has also been deemed doubtful, so that leaves Kristaps Porzingis (foot) who has been listed as probable to make his season debut, along with Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. Porzingis could be on a minutes restriction, so Queta could serve as a solid streaming option in deeper leagues.
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Al Horford Doubtful To Play Monday
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) has drawn a doubtful status heading into the team's Monday matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. With Luke Kornet (hamstring) also doubtful, the timing couldn't have been better for Kristaps Porzingis (foot) to be ruled probable to make his season debut. If Porzingis is on a heavy minute restriction, however, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be streamed for center stats in deeper leagues.
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Jalen Suggs Added To Injury Report On Monday
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) was a later addition to the injury report ahead of the team's Monday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's currently listed as questionable while he deals with a left hamstring strain. Whenever someone is added to the injury report in the afternoon leading up to the game, it's never a good sign. If he's unable to suit up, Anthony Black or Gary Harris could join the starting five with both of them getting more opportunities either way.
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Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Make Debut On Monday
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) last played in the NBA Finals last season at a limited capacity as he dealt with a foot injury. After undergoing surgery in the off-season, he's been slowly ramping up throughout the beginning of the regular season. The team has officially listed him as probable on their injury report for their Monday night contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. There's likely to be a minutes restriction at first, and Porzingis entering the lineup again means fewer fantasy opportunities for the likes of Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta, and even Al Horford.
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Dejounte Murray Intends To Return Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray (hand) suffered a fracture in his left hand on opening night and hasn't been able to take the court since. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Murray "intends" to return on Wednesday when the Pelicans host the Toronto Raptors. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned to see if there will be a heavy minute restriction, but he would still be a starter in most leagues regardless.
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Jonathan Kuminga Continues To Battle An Illness, Questionable For Monday
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn. He might be absent for a second consecutive contest due to an illness. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has used a very deep rotation this season, resulting in a collective effort to cover for Kuminga on Saturday against San Antonio. After starting the first three games of the campaign, Kuminga has been exclusively coming off the bench, but he's still been impactful when healthy. Across 22.7 minutes per game, Kuminga has posted 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.
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Ben Simmons To Sit On Monday
Brooklyn Nets guard/center Ben Simmons (injury management) will be rested on Monday versus Golden State. He hasn't played in both legs of a back-to-back this season, and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said ahead of Sunday's game against Sacramento that Simmons will be out for injury management purposes on Monday. Hopefully, with a rest day confirmed for him, we will see a big performance from Simmons against the Kings, especially with Dennis Schroder (ankle) sidelined. Keon Johnson will likely receive a much larger workload if both players miss Monday's action.
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Dorian Finney-Smith To Remain Out On Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will remain sidelined for Monday's game against Golden State. A left ankle sprain took Finney-Smith out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento, and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has already confirmed that Finney-Smith will not be returning to the lineup versus the Warriors. Noah Clowney and Ziaire Williams will likely receive more playing time during Finney-Smith's absence. Both players have upside but haven't been performing on a consistent level, making them risky fantasy plays.
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Dennis Schroder Out On Sunday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Sacramento. After initially being on the injury report as probable for the game, Schroder was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day, and he's now officially ruled out. The German star will miss his first game of the season. His absence on Sunday also leaves a question mark hanging regarding Schroder's availability for Monday's contest against Golden State. Ben Simmons and Keon Johnson get a chance to play larger roles without Schroder, with Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson receiving a usage boost.
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Trendon Watford Available Versus Kings
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (adductor) has been upgraded from probable to available for Sunday's clash with Sacramento. Watford only recently made his season debut and will suit up for a fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old has so far averaged 6.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Dorian Finney-Smith's (ankle) absence on Sunday might led to Watford having a larger role, but he's not somebody fantasy managers should rush to grab.
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Ziaire Williams Ready To Go Sunday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (foot) will suit up on Sunday versus Sacramento. A foot infection initially left him only as probable for the game, but it has now been confirmed that Williams is good to go. The 23-year-old has seen his minutes dip recently, but he's been a good contributor for the Nets, averaging 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds for the campaign. Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play on Sunday, opening the door for Williams to pick up extra shifts.
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Jalen Suggs Available Monday
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Charlotte, signaling he will be available for the contest. Suggs was limited to only nine minutes of action against Detroit on Saturday, exiting with a left hamstring problem. However, luckily, the 23-year-old will not be forced to miss additional time. Paolo Banchero's (oblique) absence has given Suggs a larger role on the offensive end this season, as he averages a career-high 14.7 points. Suggs notched 17 points with three made triples in this season's first meeting with the Hornets, adding four rebounds, four assists, one block, and two steals.
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Quentin Grimes
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