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James Harden • SG • Clippers

James Harden's Calf Contusion Puts Monday's Status in Doubt

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with Memphis after seeing consistent heavy minutes of late. Harden logged 22 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 40 minutes last time out and is averaging 22.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across his last five. Any limitation would funnel more creation to Kawhi Leonard, while Kris Dunn and Bogdan Bogdanovic pick up secondary handling. Harden remains a clear hold, with the current workload creating short-term risk.

7 hours ago

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Questionable Versus Nuggets on Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game in Denver after missing 11 straight contests. If cleared, he is expected to return with a minutes restriction. Eason last appeared Nov. 14 and logged three points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 10 minutes, but his broader profile is stronger, averaging 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, and 2.8 three-pointers across his last five active games. His role is stable long-term, and if the steals return, he becomes a viable standard-league add. Josh Okogie, Jae'Sean Tate, and Jeff Green would feel the minutes squeeze.

7 hours ago

Anthony Davis • C • Mavericks

Anthony Davis Tagged as Questionable Against Jazz

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable for Monday's game in Utah due to a left calf contusion, a new issue that could prompt a cautious approach. If Dallas elects to sit Davis, Daniel Gafford's (ankle) status becomes pivotal, with P.J. Washington in line for added run as a small-ball five. Davis is coming off 24 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes Friday, making any absence a notable category hit. Naji Marshall would gain stability, while Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse remain fringe streamers.

7 hours ago

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Mavericks

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out for Second Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) will miss a second straight game Monday at Utah, an injury/status update that keeps Dallas thin at point guard. Ryan Nembhard is the preferred stream for assists and efficiency, logging 12.8 points and 7.8 assists in 27.4 minutes over his last five with 62.8 percent shooting. Brandon Williams is a deeper-league fallback at 9.4 points and 4.6 assists in 20.1 minutes, while Cooper Flagg can absorb extra creation if Anthony Davis (calf) sits.

7 hours ago

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Jazz

Jusuf Nurkic Set to Rest Monday vs. Mavericks

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (rest) will sit out Monday against Dallas, with a return expected Thursday versus the Lakers. Kyle Filipowski becomes the top streaming target with both Nurkic and Walker Kessler (shoulder) sidelined, averaging 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 three-pointers in 29.0 minutes over his last five. 37-year-old veteran Kevin Love is a deeper-league option for rebounds and three-point production after posting 9.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 three-pointers in 17.2 minutes across that span. Taylor Hendricks remains a watchlist option only.

7 hours ago

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis to Miss at Least Two Weeks With Illness

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss at least the next two weeks while he undergoes further evaluation, and his prior POTS diagnosis introduces added durability risk for fantasy managers. Onyeka Okongwu remains a must-start after posting 20 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks in 36 minutes. Over his last five, Okongwu is averaging 15.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.8 blocks. Jalen Johnson continues to shoulder frontcourt creation responsibilities, while Mouhamed Gueye gains steadier rotation minutes but remains a fringe option best reserved for deep formats.

7 hours ago

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Available Against Golden State

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (illness) will play on Sunday against the Warriors. The 28-year-old will return from a two-game stint on the shelf. He would have been in line to start had Donovan Clingan (leg) been ruled out. However, Clingan is available, so Williams isn't the best fantasy option in any format, especially versus Golden State, a team that has been solid on the defensive end during the 2025 campaign.

18 hours ago

Donovan Clingan • C • Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan Back on Sunday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (leg) will return from a three-game stint on the shelf for Sunday's meeting with Golden State. The 21-year-old has averaged a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double this season while amassing 1.4 blocks per contest. His shooting numbers aren't the best (48.2% from the field and 24.1% from deep). However, Clingan has at least been a reliable fantasy contributor in a few statistical categories, offsetting his subpar shooting percentages. With Robert Williams III (illness) and Yang Hansen (face) also available, the Blazers will once again have depth at the five position. With that said, all three might have issues surpassing their usual fantasy projections versus a Warriors team that has been sound defensively throughout the 2025 campaign.

18 hours ago

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Cleared for Action on Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Sunday against Atlanta. The 31-year-old is coming off his best game of the 2025 campaign, amassing 39 points and nine boards in Friday's win over Indiana. With Tyrese Maxey (illness) sidelined again, Embiid could be in line for another quality outing versus a Hawks team that won't have Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

21 hours ago

Anthony Edwards • SG • Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards Remains Out on Sunday Evening

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Sunday against Sacramento. Edwards continues to battle foot soreness and will now miss his second-straight game. Interestingly enough, he'll also miss his sixth game of the 2025 campaign, tying his mark from his previous two seasons combined. The Timberwolves won't be on the court again until Wednesday's matchup versus the Memphis Grizzlies, so fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting an update. Without him, Bones Hyland (knee), who is available, could work his way back into the starting lineup, although Naz Reid, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, and Donte DiVincenzo should split most of the surplus shot attempts caused by Edwards' absence.

21 hours ago

Nickeil Alexander-Walker • SG • Hawks

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Available Versus Philly

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the 76ers. He popped up on the injury report because of a sprained right ankle, although the issue won't be enough to cause his first absence of the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old is easily having the best season of his career, averaging 20.7 points while shooting 39.1% from behind the arc. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out again, Alexander-Walker should continue to benefit on the scoring end, even with a difficult contest up ahead.

22 hours ago

Tyrese Maxey • PG • 76ers

Tyrese Maxey Will Miss Another Game on Sunday Night

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Hawks, his second-straight absence. He's under the weather, so his next chance to suit up will be on Friday night versus the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. With Joel Embiid (knee) questionable, Philly may need to rely more on Paul George and VJ Edgecombe to handle most of the work offensively. Quentin Grimes, coming off a 10-point, nine-rebound, one-block, one-steal outing in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers, will presumably remain in the starting lineup.

22 hours ago

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Questionable Versus Atlanta

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta. Fantasy managers are used to seeing his name on the injury report. However, with Tyrese Maxey (illness) doubtful, more attention is on Embiid's availability after he had 39 points in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. If he ends up getting ruled out (along with Maxey), that should mean extra scoring opportunities for Paul George and VJ Edgecombe, at the very least. As far as the middle is concerned, Andre Drummond, averaging 10.1 points and 11.8 rebounds in 11 starts this season, remains the favorite to replace Embiid in the rotation.

Yesterday

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Expected to Return on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) is expected to play in Sunday's meeting with the Hornets after missing the last six games. His return can't come soon enough, with Evan Mobley (calf) anticipated to miss 2-4 weeks. While Allen hasn't been as productive on the scoring end, averaging 14.3 points, that may change with Mobley sidelined. Of course, that's assuming Allen is cleared to suit up. If he ends up suffering a setback, Thomas Bryant should enter the starting lineup, which would likely result in a double-double upside.

Yesterday

Collin Sexton • PG • Hornets

Collin Sexton Unavailable Against Cleveland

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (quadriceps) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland, marking his fourth-straight absence. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Tre Mann (knee) also on the shelf, there will be extra minutes up for grabs, which Sexton likely would have absorbed. However, with Sexton sidelined as well, KJ Simpson may get another start. The 23-year-old has averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season. While that won't make him a practical option in some fantasy formats, he should draw more interest from DFS participants for value reasons despite a challenging game on tap.

Yesterday

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Still Sidelined Versus Pacers

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against Indiana, marking his third-straight absence because of a right knee contusion. The 34-year-old is nowhere near as productive as he once was, averaging 10.4 points, the second-lowest mark of his career, adding 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. His next chance to get back on the floor will be Thursday versus the San Antonio Spurs, so perhaps the extra few days off will give him the time needed to recover. Justin Champagnie, amassing 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in six starts this season, should continue to fill the void in the rotation.

Yesterday

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Out Again on Sunday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (adductor) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. It's unknown how much longer the 20-year-old will be sidelined by the right adductor strain. However, while Sarr remains on the shelf, Marvin Bagley III should continue to take his place in the rotation. The former Duke Blue Devil has made the most of his six appearances in the starting lineup throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 50.0% from behind the arc, giving him more than enough upside for fantasy managers looking to fill the void caused by Sarr's absence. Bagley's ceiling will be even higher on Sunday against a Pacers team that has struggled defending opposing bigs this season.

Yesterday

Ayo Dosunmu • PG • Bulls

Ayo Dosunmu Unlikely to Play vs. Pelicans

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans, putting him on track to miss a second straight contest. He's a stash in standard leagues, but managers in weekly formats should sit him if they cannot afford a zero. If Dosunmu is ruled out, Tre Jones is the safer short-term streamer for assists and steals, while Dalen Terry profiles as a deeper-league minutes option. Kevin Huerter's (adductor) status can swing the bench hierarchy, and Coby White's workload could rise.

Yesterday

Tyrese Maxey • PG • 76ers

Tyrese Maxey Trending Toward Second Straight Absence

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Atlanta. If he sits again, Quentin Grimes should remain in the starting lineup and hold streaming value for threes with a chance at secondary playmaking after posting 10 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 39 minutes Friday. VJ Edgecombe stays locked into a heavy run and just went for 22 points and five assists. Jared McCain can see a small bump off the bench, too.

Yesterday

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Misses Third Straight Game

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against Cleveland, extending his absence to three straight contests with a left ankle bone bruise. Ball remains a firm hold, but Charlotte's short-handed backcourt continues to reshape the rotation. With Collin Sexton (quadriceps) and Tre Mann (knee) also sidelined, KJ Simpson has averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.3 steals over his last three while pushing 27.5 minutes, making him a deeper-league option. Rookie Sion James has also picked up consistent minutes, but the fantasy ceiling stays limited outside of scoring bursts.

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