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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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Luke Kornet Ruled Out Monday
Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (hamstring) has been ruled for Monday's game against the Clippers as he has been dealing with a hamstring issue. Al Horford (illness) is also unavailable, but Kristaps Porzingis (foot) has been cleared to make his season debut. Porzingis minutes will likely be restricted, meaning Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. will absorb some of the minutes that will be available.
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Cade Cunningham Ruled Out For Monday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus Toronto. The team initially had him as doubtful for the matchup and has now ruled him out. Malik Beasley will likely make another start, with Marcus Sasser having a chance to see extra action off the bench. Cunningham's absence also means more play-making duties for Jaden Ivey. These two teams struggle defensively, making this a good matchup to target for fantasy managers.
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Wendell Carter Jr. Out Versus Charlotte
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is unavailable for Monday's contest versus the Charlotte Hornets due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Carter has been considered questionable for several games recently, which could mean he will return soon. With the 25-year-old still out and recovering, centers Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner will continue to see an uptick in minutes on the court for Orlando, who have won eight of 11 games while Carter has been out.
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Jalen Suggs Out Versus Hornets
Due to a left hamstring strain, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) is unavailable for Monday's contest with the Charlotte Hornets. Suggs was a late addition to the team's injury report. He is yet to miss a game in this year's campaign, suiting up for 18 straight games. With the 23-year-old out, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony will likely see more action during Monday's affair.
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Kyrie Irving Participates In Afternoon Shootaround
Due to an illness, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (illness) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. However, he participated in the team's afternoon shootaround, according to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network. The Mavs backcourt could be very thin with Klay Thompson (foot) also questionable, Quentin Grimes (illness) doubtful, and Luka Doncic (wrist) out. If Irving is unavailable, Jaden Hardy, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Naji Marshall will likely see added playing time.
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Myles Turner Listed As Questionable For Monday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner has suited up for the last three contests, but unfortunately, it appears he is still having issues with his back. He could be held out for precautionary reasons, as the Pacers are in the second half of back-to-back games. Fantasy managers, if the 28-year-old is unavailable, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker will likely see their roles increase.
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Gradey Dick Won't Play Monday Against Pistons
According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (calf) will not play Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Dick was diagnosed with a left calf strain after leaving Sunday's contest due to soreness. He had posted 18 points in 31 minutes against the Cavs before retiring to the locker room. With the 21-year-old out, players like Davion Mitchell, Ochai Agbaji, and Jamal Shead will likely see an uptick in minutes on the floor.
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Malik Monk Expected To Play On Monday
According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (ankle) is expected to suit up against the Thunder on Monday. Monk has missed seven consecutive contests due to a right ankle sprain. If the 26-year-old has any setbacks in warmups and is not able to go, Kevin Huerter will continue to see extra minutes. Huerter played 32 minutes and posted 11 points, three rebounds and two blocks against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
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