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Bilal Coulibaly Unable To Return On Monday
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Coulibaly fell on a dunk attempt and landed awkwardly which resulted in him exiting the game due to hamstring tightness. He only played eight minutes, finishing with four points, two rebounds, and one assist on Monday. Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert figure to see more playing time if Coulibaly is forced to miss more time. Neither player is an ideal streaming option, but Kispert is the more consistent choice between the two if Coulibaly misses more time
4 hours ago
Jalen Williams Won't Return On Monday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hip) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Williams appeared to have suffered some kind of hip injury during the second quarter of Monday's contest. He'll finish his night with 12 points and six assists across 13 minutes of action. The expectation is that Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace should see increased playing time the rest of the way. Both players will likely see more minutes going forward if Williams is forced to miss any time after Monday's contest.
4 hours ago
Jerami Grant Unavailable On Monday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Grant will head to the sideline due to a knee issue after returning to the court on Friday after missing the previous four games. Well, the Blazers got two games out of Grant before got injured again. Luckily, Deni Avdija (quad) has been cleared to play, so he figures to absorb more playing time. Both Avdija and Jabari Walker figure to be decent streaming options for Monday's slate. Avdija is the better streaming option between the two, but both players are worth a look.
4 hours ago
Deni Avdija Returning On Monday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (quad) has been cleared and is ready to return ahead of Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Avdija is back in action following a two-game absence due to a quad injury. Before going down, Avdija was playing fairly well, including a 30-point triple-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers. His return will likely mean less playing time for Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray. Fantasy managers who have Avdija rostered can get him active in their lineups.
4 hours ago
Caris LeVert Is Out For Monday's Matchup With Philadelphia
According to Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (knee) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. LeVert will be sidelined for the first time since being dealt to Atlanta on February 6th due to a left middle finger sprain. Despite the setback, the 30-year-old has fit in well with his new club, finishing with at least 20 points in four of the last five games. Terance Mann and Keaton Wallace will likely carry the team's backcourt with LeVert and Trae Young (quadricep) out of action this evening.
7 hours ago
Kristaps Porzingis Unavailable Again On Monday
According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man will miss his sixth game in a row due to a lingering illness. It is unclear when the 29-year-old will return, but his next chance to suit up is Wednesday versus the Thunder. With Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) both sidelined, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will likely have the most time on the floor for the Celtics at center.
7 hours ago
Tyrese Haliburton Out On Monday Night
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hip) won't play on Monday against the Bulls. The 25-year-old has missed the last two games because of a hip injury. But he was observed taking shots on Monday night, so fantasy managers shouldn't rule him out when the Pacers meet the Bucks on Tuesday. T.J. McConnell (ankle) is questionable, meaning Andrew Nembhard may be tasked with handling the ball more than usual.
7 hours ago
Trae Young Out Of Action On Monday
According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quad) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar point guard will miss his fifth game of the season due to a left quad contusion he picked up against the Pacers on Saturday. Caris LeVert or Terance Mann could move into the starting five with Young out. Both would be strong streaming options since LeVert dropped 26 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks off of the bench in his last outing.
7 hours ago
Al Horford Out Against The Jazz
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) won't play on Monday versus Utah. He's listed as out because of a toe sprain. But it's not uncommon for the veteran to miss games, so fantasy managers may see him back on the floor on Wednesday night against OKC. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out, Horford would have likely handled things underneath the basket. However, Luke Kornet, averaging 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 10 starts this season, will likely get the start.
7 hours ago
Jayson Tatum Sidelined Versus Utah
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) won't play on Monday against Utah. He didn't suit up for the March 5 win over the Portland Trail Blazers because of a shoulder issue. But this time, he'll sit out because of a knee injury. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe) are also out, so, Sam Hauser, averaging 10.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12 starts this season, will likely roll with the first five. Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Jaylen Brown will likely do most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end.
7 hours ago
Paul George Ruled Out For Monday And Wednesday
Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Philadelphia 76ers' guard/forward, Paul George (groin), won't play against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday or the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. George has been dealing with injury issues all season long and will miss the next two 76ers games due to groin soreness. Fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week, as the 34-year-old could return Friday versus the Pacers.
8 hours ago
Jaxson Hayes Out Again On Monday Night
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (knee) won't play on Monday in Brooklyn. The Lakers won eight-straight games before suffering a loss to the Celtics on Saturday night. Not only that, but the team saw LeBron James (groin) go down, with the multi-time All-Star anticipated to miss at least a few weeks. Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (knee) are also out, and Luka Doncic (back) is questionable. But as far as the middle is concerned, Jarred Vanderbilt, who had four points, eight boards, and two steals versus Boston, will likely remain in the starting lineup. Vanderbilt isn't the most productive scorer on the planet. But he could get more involved if Doncic is ruled out.
8 hours ago
Alec Burks Out Versus Hornets
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat guard Alec Burks will be sidelined for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 33-year-old will miss his third straight game due to back soreness. Through 36 games this season, Burks has posted averages of 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 17.7 minutes per contest. Davion Mitchell, Terry Rozier and Duncan Robinson will continue to see expanded roles this evening with Burks out of action.
8 hours ago
Jonathan Kuminga Continues To Progress But Still No Timetable On Return
Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports that despite Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) practicing on March 5th, there is still no timetable for his return. "He has to feel right. He has to feel healthy. He has to feel explosive. We can't rush that." Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that regarding Kuminga. The 22-year-old hasn't played since January 4th due to a right ankle sprain. Golden State will be at home for six games in a row starting Monday against Portland, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on updates, as Kuminga could certainly return before the end of the week.
8 hours ago
Kelly Oubre Jr. Out Against Hawks
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) won't suit up Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. Oubre joins a long list of 76ers players already out of action that includes Tyrese Maxey (back/finger), Joel Embiid (knee), Jared McCain (knee), Paul George (groin), Eric Gordon (wrist) and Kyle Lowry (hip). Despite an ankle injury, the 29-year-old has only missed four games going into Monday. His next chance to get back in the lineup is Wednesday against the Raptors.
8 hours ago
Bradley Beal Sidelined On Monday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Beal collected 19 points, six assists and three rebounds in 29 minutes of work in Sunday's win versus Dallas. However, the 31-year-old will be out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back set. He's had issues with soreness in his left calf throughout this season. With Beal on the shelf, Grayson Allen, Tyus Jones, and Royce O'Neale will see an uptick in scoring opportunities and fantasy value for this evening's contest.
9 hours ago
Aaron Gordon Ruled Out Monday
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gordon experienced calf tightness in Sunday's contest against the Thunder. He finished with five points and two rebounds but exited the game after only seven minutes on the floor. The 29-year-old has had multiple stints on the shelf because of the calf injury this season, so nobody will be surprised if he misses more time moving forward. With Gordon sidelined, Russell Westbrook will likely slide into the starting lineup. The 2016-17 MVP has averaged 12.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in 27.6 minutes per contest across 57 games this season.
9 hours ago
Jayson Tatum Questionable Monday Against Jazz
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) drew a questionable tag on Monday's injury report for their game against the Utah Jazz. He continues to deal with right knee tendinopathy, and could receive a day off since the Jazz are one of the worst teams in the league. If he's unable to play, Payton Pritchard could join the starting five while Derrick White plays more of a forward role. Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet would also see a bump in opportunities with Al Horford (toe) also listed as questionable. Pritchard would be the best of this group as he's having the best season of his career with 14.3 points, 3.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.3 threes per game.
13 hours ago
Trae Young Tagged As Questionable Against 76ers
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quad) has been listed as questionable for the Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar point guard has been a mainstay on the injury report, but has only missed four games this season. The quad contusion is a bit different from his Achilles issues, so fantasy managers may want a backup option just in case. If Young doesn't suit up, Caris LeVert or Terance Mann could move into the starting five. Both would be strong streaming options since Dyson Daniels is likely rostered in most leagues. LeVert dropped 26 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks off of the bench last game, so he'd be the more consistent option.
14 hours ago
Andrew Wiggins Listed As Probable On Monday
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) returned from a five-game absence on Saturday, and is considered probable to play again on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 30-year-old posted 22 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block across 28 minutes in the five-point loss to the Chicago Bulls. Despite the fact that Wiggins is still trying to find his footing in terms of efficiency with his new team, he's contributed two "stocks" per game along with 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
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Bilal Coulibaly
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