NBA News
Aaron Gordon Now Without Timetable For Return
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) has no timetable yet for his return, according to head coach Michael Malone. Gordon has been dealing with a calf strain and has missed eight straight games coming into Monday night. Malone said this injury has been particularly tough mentally for AG, given how high of a level he was playing at before his injury. The 29-year-old averaged 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds while maintaining a plus-12.5 net rating in seven games of action. Fantasy managers will need to wait longer for Gordon to hit the court. In the meantime, Peyton Watson should continue to gain starts at forward for Denver, helping provide the defensive edge Gordon provides with less offensive production. Watson will bring his most fantasy value with blocks. He's also shooting 38.5% from three this season and could bring much more offensive value if his three-point volume goes up.
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Jordan Poole Is Questionable For Tuesday
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to left hip flexor soreness. The 25-year-old is at risk of missing a second consecutive game after sitting out Sunday's contest. Poole has been a key scorer for the Wizards, averaging 21.2 points per game, and he's shooting 44.3% from beyond the arc this season. In his most recent game against Boston, Poole scored 23 points and added eight assists. Fantasy managers will be hoping to have him back in action to bolster their lineups.
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Talen Horton-Tucker Probable For Tuesday
Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards due to a right thumb sprain. The 24-year-old's role has been sporadic this season, but he typically sees more minutes when someone is out of the rotation. With Patrick Williams (foot) sidelined, Horton-Tucker could see an increased role off the bench, which boosts his value. In his most recent game against Memphis, he played 18 minutes, contributing 10 points and five assists. His performance remains unpredictable, but the opportunity for added minutes should benefit his fantasy value.
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Patrick Williams Will Be Sidelined On Tuesday
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to inflammation in his surgically repaired left foot. His status for Wednesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic is still uncertain. Williams, who averages 28.7 minutes per game, has been a solid contributor with 9.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, though his health has occasionally been a concern. He had a strong stretch recently, including a double-double performance on November 11th against Cleveland, with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
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Scoot Henderson Sitting Out Monday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (back) will miss Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking his third consecutive absence due to a back strain. Henderson's next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Pacers. In his absence, Dalano Banton is expected to back up Anfernee Simons. The 20-year-old Henderson has averaged 11.3 points per game this season, shooting 40.6% from the field. Fantasy managers will be hopeful for an improvement in his performance once he returns to action.
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Julian Phillips Probable For Tuesday
Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (illness) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing Saturday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks his first absence of the season due to illness. The 21-year-old has seen action in 17 games so far, averaging 13.5 minutes and 4.2 points per game. In his most recent performance against the Atlanta Hawks, Phillips logged seven minutes of play but was unable to score.
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Deandre Ayton Remains Sidelined
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. As expected, Ayton will miss his seventh game in a row after being listed as doubtful ahead of this game. The absence of Ayton should mean that Robert Williams III continues getting increased playing time. Williams is off the injury report and back in the mix after sitting out on Saturday. He's averaging 10.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across six games this season.
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Lonzo Ball Doubtful For Tuesday
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Ball, who has not played since Oct. 28, has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, and his wrist injury has further delayed his return. While his doubtful status suggests he is inching closer to game action, it's likely that Ball will be on a minutes restriction once cleared to play, as the team remains cautious with his health. So far this season, Ball has averaged 16.0 minutes per game, 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
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Jerami Grant To Play On Monday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Grant has been dealing with a minor illness, but will play through it here. He figures to play his normal role in the rotation, so fantasy managers can get him back in there on Monday. The 30-year-old is averaging 16.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 33 minutes per game this season. He's coming off a solid 22-point outing during his last game and will hopefully be able to keep it going here.
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Norman Powell Misses A Fourth Consecutive Game
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (hamstring) will remain on the shelf for Monday's tilt against Boston. He continues to nurse a hamstring injury, and it's not completely clear when Powell will be able to return. With him out, Amir Coffey has stepped into the starting lineup. Coffey's work mostly goes unnoticed, but he's had a decent run in the first unit, averaging 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists with close to 44 percent shooting from deep.
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Noah Clowney Won't Play Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Clowney suffered a left ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. That being said, it's not shocking to see Clowney sidelined for this game. The Nets are already banged up with a few players out on Monday. Trendon Watford (hamstring) is probable to play and should see more minutes if he's available to play. However, Watford hasn't been much of a fantasy option so far.
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Mo Bamba Sits On Monday
Los Angeles Clippers center Mo Bamba (knee) will sit out Monday's meeting with Boston. The Clippers finish off a back-to-back set, and the injury-prone Bamba will be rested for Monday's game. His absence will likely give extra playing opportunities to Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey. The latter is the better fantasy option of the two, and Coffey has already stepped into a larger role lately due to Norman Powell's (hamstring) absence.
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Yves Missi Cleared For Action Monday
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Monday against Indiana. A shoulder problem kept Missi out from Friday's 112-108 loss to Golden State, and he was initially considered questionable for Monday's game. After starting each of his previous 11 outings, Missi will come off the bench versus the Pacers. Daniel Theis will make a second consecutive start. This is a tough matchup for the Pelicans centers, as only nine teams have allowed fewer fantasy points to opposing fives than the Pacers this season.
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Myles Turner To Play On Monday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (calf) is available ahead of Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner has been battling a calf issue, but appears to be feeling good enough to play on Monday. He did sit out last Monday, but has played in three straight games since then. Fantasy managers who have Turner rostered can get him back in their lineups on Monday. He has been in a bit of a slump lately but still needs to be started in all fantasy formats.
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Kyrie Irving Upgraded To Available
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (illness) will play on Monday against Atlanta, with the team upgrading him from questionable to available. The veteran star was considered iffy for the game with an illness. With Luka Doncic (wrist) and Klay Thompson (foot) out of the lineup, Dallas' chances will largely depend on Irving's performance on Monday. Following a couple of quiet outings, Irving posted 27 points with six assists in Sunday's 123-118 overtime loss to Miami.
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Quentin Grimes Won't Play On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. As expected, Grimes has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his second game of the season. The Mavs are already shorthanded with Klay Thompson (foot) and Luke Doncic (wrist) also sidelined. That means, Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie are expected to see significant playing time. Between the two, Dinwiddie has been the more consistent fantasy option this season.
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Klay Thompson Out On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (foot) will not take the court on Monday against Atlanta. The team has downgraded Thompson from questionable to out. Considering this is the second leg of a back-to-back, it was always looking unlikely that Thompson would be in the Mavericks lineup. Naji Marshall might step back into the starting lineup as a result of Thompson's absence. He's done well in the role this season, averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.
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Al Horford Unavailable Monday Versus Clippers
According to WEEI's Justin Turpin, Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) will be sidelined due to an illness for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Luke Kornet (hamstring) is also unavailable. However, the timing couldn't have been better for Kristaps Porzingis (foot), who has been cleared to make his season debut. If Porzingis is on a heavy minute restriction, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be streamed for center stats in deeper leagues.
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CJ McCollum Available On Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (adductor) will return from a 13-game absence on Monday versus Indiana. The veteran played in only four games at the start of the season before landing on the shelf with an adductor injury. McCollum returns to action against a team that struggles on the defensive end and is in a situation where he will likely need to take on additional offensive responsibilities, with Brandon Ingram (calf) ruled out for the contest. The return of McCollum will negatively impact Elfrid Payton's fantasy stock.
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Brandon Ingram Will Not Play Against Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Indiana. He'll be out for a second time in three games after the team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. With the Pelicans battling various injuries, Ingram has done a lot of heavy lifting offensively, averaging 22.9 points and 5.4 assists in 33.7 minutes. The returning CJ McCollum (adductor) will lead the offense on Monday, with Trey Murphy III, Brandon Boston Jr., and Jordan Hawkins working to cover Ingram's minutes.
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