NBA News
Luka Doncic Officially Available Monday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will stay in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is good to go on Monday night despite logging a hefty 40-minute shift on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. With LeBron James (groin) sidelined, Doncic has teamed up with Austin Reaves to form a highly potent offensive duo. The two combined for 61 points and 14 assists in Sunday's 107-96 victory.
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Toumani Camara Ruled Out Monday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Toumani Camara (calf) will exit the lineup on Monday against the Washington Wizards. He will miss only his third game of the season after hurting his right calf. Portland initially listed Camara as questionable for the game due to right calf soreness. Kris Murray will fill the vacant spot in the starting lineup on Monday. It has been a disappointing campaign for Murray, and even as a starter, he has not made a big impact, averaging 8.5 points with 2.5 rebounds.
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Santi Aldama Misses Sixth Consecutive Game
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Sacramento Kings. He was initially deemed doubtful for the game, so it was always likely that Aldama would miss a sixth consecutive contest. His next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brandon Clarke and Lamar Stevens carry a heavier workload with Aldama absent from the lineup.
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Aaron Gordon Upgraded To Available
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) is ready to rejoin the action on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. He has been cleared to return after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. With Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle), Jamal Murray (ankle), and Christian Braun (foot) out, Gordon is expected to handle a much heavier offensive workload than usual. He has been extremely efficient since the All-Star break, averaging 17.9 points per game with 56.1 percent shooting.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. Out Against Kings
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) will be inactive against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He is nursing a sore left wrist and has been ruled out for the contest after initially being considered questionable. Pippen Jr. has been among Memphis' most durable players and will be out for only the second time this season. Ja Morant (hamstring) is also sidelined, so the Grizzlies' backcourt will primarily depend on Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard. Additionally, Vince Williams Jr. may see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Quinten Post Available Monday Night
Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (ankle) will be active on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. He has shaken off a questionable tag that Post received on the initial injury report due to ankle soreness. Post will go up against a Denver frontcourt that will be without Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle), which puts him in a favorable position to perform well. Over his last five appearances, Post has averaged 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 21.2 minutes per game.
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Christian Braun Misses Monday's Game
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (foot) will be unavailable on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. He was expected to play, as the team had given him a probable designation on the initial injury report, but Denver has now ruled him out for the game. This will mark only his second absence of the season. The Nuggets will also be without Jamal Murray (ankle) and Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle), leaving Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon (calf), who is expected to return to the lineup, as the only regular starters available. Both are poised to play a significant role on the offensive end alongside Russell Westbrook.
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Stephen Curry Good To Go Against Nuggets
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (back) is set to play in Monday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors leader is dealing with a lower back strain but has been listed as active for the contest. It remains to be seen whether Curry will also be healthy enough to play on Tuesday when Golden State completes a back-to-back against the Milwaukee Bucks. In recent weeks, Curry has taken his play to a new level, averaging 26.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists this month.
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Jamal Murray Sits Out Monday's Action
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will not play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. He has been ruled out due to a right ankle sprain. The Nuggets will head out without Murray for the first time since Feb. 6. Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will also have the night off, so Russell Westbrook, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon will take charge of the offense. At the same time, Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson could get more work off the bench.
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Nikola Jokic Out Against Warriors
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will not be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Serbian superstar will be absent for only the seventh time this season as he continues to deal with an elbow contusion and an ankle impingement. Zeke Nnaji's fantasy stock will receive a big boost with Jokic's absence, while the rest of the frontcourt is also expected to do significantly more to make up for Jokic's loss.
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Corey Kispert Leaves Road Trip Due To Thumb Injury
Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (thumb) will be sidelined for at least two games. After injuring his left thumb during Saturday's defeat against the Denver Nuggets, Kispert has returned to Washington for an examination by team doctors. The Wizards will finish a seven-game road trip this week, facing the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night before heading to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson look set to receive more playing time off the bench with Kispert out.
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Marcus Smart Not Healthy Enough To Play On Monday
Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will not return to the lineup on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. There was initially hope that he could be back after missing one game due to an illness, but the team has downgraded Smart's status from questionable to out. Fellow veterans Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and Corey Kispert (thumb) are also sidelined for Monday's game, putting rookies Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, and AJ Johnson in a position to eat up as many minutes as they can.
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Jordan Clarkson Active On Monday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot, illness) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran sat out the first leg of a back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. In Monday's game, Clarkson should continue to provide secondary scoring off the bench. His season has been heavily interrupted by health issues, but he has performed well when on the floor, averaging 16.5 points with 3.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
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Keyonte George Returns From Four-Game Absence Monday
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (foot, illness) has received the green light to return to the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He has missed four games due to a foot contusion while also battling an illness. George scored a season-high 33 points when the Bulls and Jazz clashed for the first time this season in early November. His recent form has also been good, as the 21-year-old has averaged 20.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in March.
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Collin Sexton Will Not Play Monday Night
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will sit out Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He is managing a left ankle injury and won't be available following a 34-minute shift against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Sexton's exit from the lineup will create more opportunities for Keyonte George (foot, illness) and Jordan Clarkson (foot, illness), both of whom are returning on Monday. Isaiah Collier will also continue to have a big role in the backcourt.
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Lauri Markkanen Available Against Bulls
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) will take the court on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after Markkanen played 26 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen is ready to make his fourth consecutive appearance on Monday night, but the team has limited his workload lately. Since missing nine games due to a back issue, Markkanen has averaged only 24.3 minutes across three contests, scoring 15.3 points and grabbing 4.0 rebounds.
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Coby White Cleared For Action Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (toe) will be available on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He has been cleared to play after the team initially considered White probable for the contest. With Josh Giddey (ankle) and Lonzo Ball (wrist) on the shelf, White's availability is crucial for the Bulls. He has been leading the backcourt lately, averaging 28.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in March. White also showed off fine form in this season's first clash with the Jazz, hitting 6-for-9 from deep en route to 28 points in a 135-126 loss on Nov. 4.
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Josh Giddey Remains Out On Monday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. This was expected after Chicago labeled Giddey as doubtful on the initial injury report. The talented Australian will sit out a third consecutive contest. Giddey's absence has elevated the fantasy value of Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter. Among the two, Jones has provided more consistent production, averaging 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.0 assists this month.
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Grayson Allen Sits Out Fourth Straight Game
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (foot) will remain on the shelf for Monday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. He is nursing a left foot strain. Due to Allen's absence, Collin Gillespie has entered the rotation lately, while Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale are also in a position to log a few extra shifts. Following a lengthy slump, Dunn has averaged 14.5 points and 3.5 steals over the past two games. O'Neale provides more consistent production, though his fantasy potential is limited.
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Bradley Beal Sidelined On Monday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. He has been ruled out due to a left hamstring strain Beal suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix will also be without Grayson Allen (foot) against the Raptors, so Tyus Jones and Collin Gillespie should get more run-outs in the backcourt. As a proven veteran in the league, Jones is the superior fantasy option, even though he has experienced a rocky season in Phoenix.
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