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Kyle Filipowski Sits Out Second Consecutive Game
Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio. He sprained his right ankle last week against the Spurs, and it's unclear when Utah will have Filipowski in the lineup again. Drew Eubanks benefits from Filipowski's absence but is not a good fantasy asset. John Collins and Walker Kessler will carry the Jazz frontcourt in Tuesday's tough game against Victor Wembanyama, who's the runaway leader of the league in blocks and will make scoring difficult around the rim.
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Jordan Clarkson Back On The Shelf Tuesday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will exit the lineup on Tuesday versus San Antonio. He returned from a one-game absence on Saturday versus New York but struggled in the contest and will get at least one night off again. Clarkson was limited to only four points on 2-for-9 shooting against the Knicks. Johnny Juzang, who dropped four three-point bombs on Saturday, might see more minutes on the floor due to Clarkson's absence, with Isaiah Collier also looking at a slightly larger role off the bench. San Antonio allows the 12th-most bench points in the league, making this a decent matchup for Utah's second unit.
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Devin Vassell Expected To Return On Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Utah but is expected to be back on the court Wednesday night against the Lakers. Vassell missed the start of the campaign with a foot injury and has now been out with a knee contusion. He's been limited to four appearances, averaging 16.3 points and 3.5 assists in 22.5 minutes. Vassell had a bench role in the few games he played earlier in the season, but he's previously been a starter for San Antonio and will likely threaten Stephon Castle's spot in the first unit once he's fully up to speed.
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Joe Ingles Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Joe Ingles (calf) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Houston. The Australian veteran is nursing a calf injury. Ingles' absence shouldn't impact the T-Wolves, as he hasn't been part of the rotation in the last couple of weeks anyway. Even early in the campaign, Ingles was used very sparingly when he averaged 3.7 minutes in seven appearances.
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Mike Conley Iffy For Tuesday's Action
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (toe) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Houston. The veteran has been out for a couple of games with a toe injury, and his return on Tuesday is far from certain. Conley appears to be on his last legs, averaging 7.5 points and 4.8 assists for the campaign, a far cry from his career averages of over 14 points and nearly six assists a night. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have received starts during Conley's absence, with the former doing a better job in the role. DiVincenzo hit three threes and had 11 points with three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in Sunday's 107-105 loss to Boston.
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Taurean Prince Questionable To Face Heat
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (illness) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with Miami. The veteran wing is dealing with an illness, which might keep Prince off the court for the first time this season. It's been a solid but unspectacular campaign for Prince, who averages 8.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists with 53.1 percent shooting from downtown. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers will be forced to tweak his starting lineup if Prince isn't ready to go on Tuesday. Gary Trent Jr. has regained momentum lately and might be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Prince's absence. At the same time, Bobby Portis always carries extra fantasy value if somebody is missing from Milwaukee's first unit.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable For Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to suit up against Miami on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo is battling a calf injury, but the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. The Bucks have looked horrible at times, but Antetokounmpo is off to a special start to the campaign. He leads the league in scoring with 32.4 points averaged and has multiple triple-doubles on his account. Miami is well known for its good defensive play, but that didn't keep Antetokounmpo from averaging nearly 30 points with 61.8 percent shooting against them last season.
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Jerami Grant Injured Versus Memphis
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) won't return to Monday's meeting with the Grizzlies. He was on the injury report heading into this one because of an illness. However, the 30-year-old was cleared to suit up. Unfortunately, he was ruled out with a left knee injury, so he'll finish the night with 11 points and two steals. With that in mind, Grant will likely undergo further testing, and it's possible he appears on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. If he can't get on the floor, Toumani Camara could slide into the starting lineup.
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Robert Williams III Won't Return On Monday Night
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (concussion) won't return to Monday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Blazers entered Monday night without Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee), resulting in Williams getting the start. Unfortunately, he logged only 12 minutes on the night before exiting for a concussion evaluation, although he still totaled six points, six rebounds, three blocks, and one steal. Portland will play again on Wednesday night versus Indiana, so it's possible Williams carries an injury designation heading into that one, assuming he's not ruled out by then. But if Portland is down Williams, Ayton, and Clingan, Duop Reath might get the start. Reath has played sparingly during the 2024-25 campaign. But he averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and shot 37.4% from deep in 20 starts last season, meaning there could be a streaming opportunity on the horizon.
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Jonathan Kuminga Inactive On Monday Night
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (illness) is officially out for Monday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Kuminga is dealing with an illness that kept him out of Saturday night's loss against the San Antonio Spurs. The 22-year-old has averaged 13.3 PPG and 4.3 RPG for the Warriors this season, mostly off the bench. With Kuminga out, expect Kyle Anderson to get more minutes off the bench at forward.
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Keldon Johnson Listed Probable For Tuesday Night
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. Johnson missed Saturday night's win against Golden State with a hamstring strain but is good enough to get back into the action for Tuesday. Johnson has been a solid option off the Spurs' bench, averaging 12.5 PPG and 5.7 RPG. His fantasy value could improve if he brings up his pitiful 28.8% shooting from three, well below his career mark of 35.5%. Johnson has already faced the Jazz three times this season, averaging 13.0 PPG and 5.3 RPG. Expect him to put up at least his season averages off the bench on Tuesday night.
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Jalen Green Questionable For Tuesday Night Against Timberwolves
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green has been on the injury report for the past week with an illness but it hasn't caused him to miss any games. Given it's been nearly a week, the feeling around this questionable tag is that it's more precautionary. The 22-year-old has averaged 18.7 PPG this season while shooting just 30.7% from three. Green has thrived in the right matchups but has been underwhelming against tougher matchups. With Minnesota generally being a tougher defensive matchup for guards fantasy managers should temper their expectations for Green.
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Dennis Schroder Available To Play On Monday Night Against Warriors
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) is officially active for Monday night's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Schroder is dealing with an ankle sprain that caused him to miss Sunday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. His presence will be greatly welcomed by the Nets as his 17.2 PPG and 6.5 APG drive Brooklyn's offense. They will certainly be in need tonight on the second night of a back-to-back against the Western Conference leading Warriors. Fantasy managers should work to ensure Schroder is in their starting lineups.
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Malik Monk Officially Active On Monday, Won't Have Minutes Restriction
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is officially active on Monday night for the Kings matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Monk will make his return after missing the last seven games with a right ankle sprain. The 26-year-old also will not have a minutes restriction per head coach Mike Brown. This is a big boost for the Kings who will need everything they can get against the Thunder. Monk has averaged 12.6 PPG this season and averaged 18.7 PPG in three games against the Thunder last season. Fantasy managers and DFS managers should both ensure they find a way to get Monk into their lineups.
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Miles McBride Active On Monday Night Against Nuggets
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (knee) is officially active on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. McBride has been dealing with a knee issue that has caused him to miss the last five games for New York. His return will be welcomed as he's been one of the Knicks' best options off the bench, averaging 10.7 PPG. McBride will have a solid matchup against the Nuggets' bench on Monday. Fantasy managers and DFS managers should both find a way to get McBride into their lineups. There may be the possibility that the 24-year-old plays fewer minutes than normal after coming back from injury but he should still be productive regardless of any potential minutes limits.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Available For Knicks On Monday Against Nuggets
New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is officially active on Monday night for the New York Knicks. Towns had been dealing with a left calf contusion but will be able to gut it out. Towns has been lights out after being traded to the Knicks shortly before the preseason, averaging 26.1 PPG and 12.5 RPG to start the season. The 29-year-old has only missed one game this season and is shooting 45.8% from three. Fantasy managers need to ensure Towns is in their starting lineups as he should be expected to have a good game against a familiar opponent from his time in Minnesota. Expect high production from KAT yet again on Monday night.
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Peyton Watson Officially Active For Monday Night Game Against Knicks
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (adductor) is officially active for Monday night's game against the New York Knicks. Watson was listed probable throughout the day and should be expected to be in tonight's starting lineup. Watson has been solid as a starter with Aaron Gordon missing time. The 22-year-old has averaged 13.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG and 1.4 blocks per game as a starter this season while shooting 48.1% from three during those starts. He will provide intriguing fantasy value in Monday night's game as the Knicks are giving up a high volume of corner threes as of late, an area of the floor Watson can capitalize on. With Gordon not having a timetable for return, fantasy managers should look to add Watson going forward. If he can get more chances from three and continue making them at a high clip then his fantasy value should rise even higher.
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Nicolas Claxton Officially Ruled Out For Monday Night
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) has been officially ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Claxton has been dealing with lower back soreness all season, an issue that recently caused him to miss three straight games before being able to play in Brooklyn's most recent two games. The 25-year-old has provided moderate production this season for the Nets, averaging 8.5 PPG and 7.7 RPG. His back issues should cause some concern for fantasy managers as his availability may be unreliable going forward if the back soreness doesn't subside. In his absence expect Jalen Wilson to get more minutes and potentially a start. Wilson only has one start on the season but put up 17 points in that start against Charlotte. Fantasy managers should look for Wilson on their waiver wire and DFS managers should consider taking a flier on the 24-year-old.
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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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