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Jayson Tatum Active On Monday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will play against Miami on Monday. Following Sunday's 115-111 loss to Cleveland, Tatum carried a questionable tag on the initial injury report but has now been upgraded to available. He's coming off back-to-back 30-point games and will look to keep his hot three-point shooting stretch going on Monday. Tatum has shot 15-for-35 from downtown across his past four appearances. Miami gives up the 11th-most three-point attempts in the league.
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Trae Young Playing Monday Against Pelicans
According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play against the New Orleans Pelicans after he was listed as probable earlier on Monday. The Hawks superstar is dealing with right Achilles tendinitis but has played through the issue with no problems. Young went a bit quiet against the Hornets on Saturday but has been performing at a very high level recently, appearing in nine straight games, averaging 18.2 points, 12.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 34.8 minutes per game.
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Day'Ron Sharpe Available On Monday Versus Bulls
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) will make his season debut on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Sharpe will likely have his minutes restricted, as he was cleared for on-court activity on November 27th after missing the first month of the season with a left hamstring strain. The 23-year-old's return is crucial, as he provides a much-needed big body under the rim, as the Nets currently have several vital players sidelined with injuries.
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Dorian Finney-Smith Unavailable On Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not suit up against the Bulls on Monday due to a left ankle sprain. It will be the third game in a row that he has missed. The 31-year-old is averaging 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 29.0 minutes across 15 appearances this season. On Monday, the Nets will also be without other key contributors, Ben Simmons (back) and Ziaire Williams (knee).
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Ben Simmons Out Monday Versus Bulls
Brooklyn Nets guard/center Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Simmons played 13 minutes before exiting Sunday's game against the Magic due to a left knee contusion. His knee is not mentioned on the team's injury report, so he's likely not suiting up due to maintenance related to his back. Brooklyn will also have Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Ziaire Williams (knee) missing in action.
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Ziaire Williams Out Monday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (knee) will not play on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Williams sustained a left knee sprain late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Magic. The severity of the sprain is currently unknown. Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Ben Simmons (back) have also been ruled out. The 23-year-old Williams should also be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
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D'Angelo Russell Tagged As Probable Despite Illness
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) may be dealing with an illness right now, but it doesn't seem to be too severe since the team has listed him as probable. He was forced to sit out against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, so the rest day seemed to get him ready for the second half of the back-to-back. He'll likely take on the Minnesota Timberwolves who has a middle-of-the-pack defense against point guards and one of the slower paces in the league. Meanwhile, Russell has averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.
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Cameron Johnson Tagged As Questionable On Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest with the Chicago Bulls. Johnson injured his ankle on Sunday and was diagnosed with a sprain. The 28-year-old has been in fine form this campaign, putting up a career-high 18.1 points and is 42.2 percent shooting from three-point range. If Johnson cannot suit up, the Nets will be very shorthanded. Ziaire Williams (knee), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), and Ben Simmons (back) have all been ruled out.
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Anthony Davis Considered Probable To Play Monday
Los Angeles Lakers center/forward Anthony Davis (foot) remains on the injury report for official purposes but is considered probable to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Kentucky product is firmly in the MVP race this season and has put up some monstrous numbers to start off the year. Through 19 appearances, he's averaging 28.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 2.0 blocks, and only 1.9 turnovers per game. He's been a force in every fantasy format.
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Jordan Hawkins Ruled Out Monday Versus Atlanta
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) has been ruled out of a third consecutive contest due to lower back soreness. The second-year shooting guard has had back issues all year which has kept him out of a handful of games so far. Trey Murphy III and Brandon Boston Jr. will continue to play in place of him and the other injured starters. Murphy has averaged 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.5 threes per game while Boston has posted 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest.
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Herbert Jones Considered Doubtful Against Hawks
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) isn't expected to play on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks since he's still dealing with a right shoulder strain. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to play since October 29, and will likely miss at least one more game. Yves Missi has joined the starting five since Zion Williamson (hamstring) has also been out, and he's averaged 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game over the last 15 games. He could serve as a big man streamer in deeper leagues.
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Brandon Ingram Deemed Questionable Against Hawks
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) appeared on the injury report again as questionable while he still suffers from tendonitis in his calf. He's been forced to miss the last four consecutive games with the same issue. If he's downgraded to out again on Monday, Trey Murphy III and Javonte Green should see a big boost in minutes. Murphy would be the stronger option as a normal starter. Green has only averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game across 10 starts.
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Jrue Holiday, Al Horford Ruled Out On Monday
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (knee) and center Al Horford (toe) have both been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Horford was expected to take a rest day after playing in the first half of their back-to-back. Holiday, on the other hand, seems to be dealing with tendinopathy in his right knee which caused him to draw a questionable tag at first for their game Sunday. With both of them out, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should get some more minutes at center while Payton Pritchard likely moves into the starting five.
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Derrick White Questionable Again On Monday
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (foot) drew another questionable tag on Monday against the Miami Heat while he deals with a right-foot sprain, which caused him to be downgraded to out on Sunday. Since it was painful enough to downgrade him in the first half of the back-to-back, there's a decent chance he will take another game off. If that's the case, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser would be strong streaming options with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (illness) listed as questionable and Jrue Holiday (knee) ruled out.
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Jaylen Brown Tagged As Questionable With Illness
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is dealing with a non-COVID illness, which has landed him on the injury report as questionable to face the Miami Heat. He was unable to play in their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers as well, so the team will likely wait for warm-ups to see if he can give it a go. If he can't suit up, with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Derrick White (foot) questionable as well, Sam Hauser and Drew Peterson will likely step up again and receive some added playing time, especially with Jrue Holiday (knee) already ruled out. Hauser played 36 minutes in their last game and finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals before fouling out.
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Jayson Tatum Questionable Monday Against Heat
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) has been tagged as questionable on Monday and may sit out against the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old hasn't been forced to miss a game yet this season, so a rest day may be in order to deal with his patella tendinopathy. If he actually is unable to play, Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot) are also questionable, so Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and Drew Peterson may all get some added playing time.
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Kevin Love Ruled Out On Monday
Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (back) continues to deal with back spasms and has been ruled out for the team's Monday night contest against the Boston Celtics. He was able to play in their last two games but only registered 13 and nine minutes respectively. With Love out of the rotation, it shouldn't cause that many waves, but Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez Jr. might see some extra minutes at power forward.
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Terry Rozier Available On Monday Against Celtics
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (foot) has officially been deemed available for the team's Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics. He's dealing with a neuroma in his foot which is a swollen nerve or group of nerves in the ball of the foot. So, it becomes more of a pain tolerance issue as he continues to play on it. Unfortunately, Rozier is averaging some of his lowest numbers since the 2018-19 season which has rendered him useful in deeper leagues, but not much in 12 or fewer team leagues.
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Paolo Banchero Getting Back To Light, Non-Contact Court Work
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) hasn't played since October 30 due to an oblique injury but seems to be trending in the right direction. He told Sports Illustrated that he was feeling good and returned to the court where he got some ball-handling and spot-shooting work done. He wasn't able to do any sprinting or cutting just yet but has made some steps toward getting healthier. Banchero said before that he wants to return before Christmas, but the timetable hasn't been clarified just yet.
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Joel Embiid Will Remain Sidelined Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee/personal) will reportedly be ruled out again for Tuesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. According to Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey, Embiid will miss another game due to left knee injury management and personal reasons. This will mark his 15th missed game of the season, and Guerschon Yabusele will likely see heavy minutes in his place. Andre Drummond (ankle) may start again if the ankle sprain he suffered isn't too severe, otherwise Adem Bona could play the backup role.
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