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Miles McBride • PG • Knicks

Miles McBride Available Monday Night

New York Knicks shooting guard Miles McBride (personal) will be available Monday when the team takes on the Miami Heat. McBride has already missed a pair of games this season due to a personal matter. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) out of action, McBride could see an increased role in tonight's game. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while playing 22.8 minutes per game. Despite the loss of Brunson, playmaking duties will still likely land with Miles Bridges and Josh Hart, so don't expect a big influx of assists on the stat sheet for McBride tonight. He should still be started in all formats Monday night.

33 minutes ago

Adem Bona • C • 76ers

Adem Bona Sidelined on Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain and will not suit up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The 22-year-old has seen his minutes fluctuate as head coach Nick Nurse went with more of a matchup-dependent approach, but Bona's biggest fantasy contribution has been in the blocks department with 20 through 12 games. Outside of that, he's seen dips in rebounding and offensive numbers even though he's playing a similar amount of minutes. While he's out, Andre Drummond will start again with Trendon Watford, Dominick Barlow, and Jabari Walker seeing some added minutes in the frontcourt. If Drummond is available, he's by far the best streaming option with averages of 8.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

34 minutes ago

Kelly Oubre Jr. • SF • 76ers

Kelly Oubre Jr. Ruled Out Monday Vs. Clippers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been diagnosed with an LCL injury in his left knee and has officially been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. There hasn't been a firm timetable announced for his return, so it seems like he'll be treated as day-to-day for the moment. Oubre has been a big part of the Sixers' early success, but with Paul George (knee) seemingly getting ready to make his debut, it could be good timing for reinforcements. If George doesn't play either, a combination of Justin Edwards, Trendon Watford, and Dominick Barlow would likely see more minutes. Edwards has been a great help for fantasy mangers looking for threes (1.6 per game), while Barlow has been better in rebounding and stock numbers.

43 minutes ago

Paul George • SF • 76ers

Paul George Could Debut on Monday Against Clippers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) is trending in the right direction after picking up a questionable tag for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran has yet to play this season as the team is taking every precaution with his rehab from knee surgery in the offseason. If he suits up, he may be under a minutes restriction, so his fantasy value wouldn't be too high right away. With Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) ruled out, he could get the starting nod though. Otherwise, Trendon Watford and Dominick Barlow would be the next best streaming options. Head coach Nick Nurse seems to go with a hot hand approach in terms of mintues for Watford and Barlow, so it would be hard to judge which is the better one to go with in the meantime.

50 minutes ago

Ausar Thompson • SG • Pistons

Ausar Thompson Listed as Questionable Vs. Pacers

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (ankle) has a chance to return from a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain. On the official injury report against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Thompson drew a questionable tag. The dynamic wing hasn't played since their win over the Phoenix Suns on November 9, but he has seen career highs in almost every category across the board. He's averaging 13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 turnovers across 29.1 minutes per game. If he remains out for a fourth consecutive game, Duncan Robinson and Ron Holland II will continue to see more opportunities. Robinson provides a bit more consistent value for fantasy managers in category leagues, but Holland produces a bit more in the stocks department.

1 hour ago

Jalen Duren • C • Pistons

Jalen Duren Likely to Return Against Pacers

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has been listed as probable for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers, which would end a two-game absence if he does suit up. The former 13th-overall pick has been a dominant force in the paint this season and has been posting career high numbers through 11 games played. So far, he's registering 19.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks across 29.0 minutes per contest. If, for some reason, he's downgraded, then Paul Reed should remain in the starting lineup and serve as a solid streaming option across all fantasy formats.

1 hour ago

Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham Tagged as Questionable Against Pacers

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) is still dealing with a hip contusion which has kept him out of the last two games. The team has listed him as questionable ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Indiana Pacers, so he has a chance to return to the court. Cunningham has looked like an MVP candidate to start the season as he averages 27.5 points, 9.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 3.6 turnovers, and 1.9 threes per game. If he's unable to suit up again, however, Daniss Jenkins will likely remain in the starting five. Jenkins has been a solid streaming option so far after putting up averages of 18.5 points, 10.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game over his last two starts.

2 hours ago

Bennedict Mathurin • SG • Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Considered Questionable Monday

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (toe) has a chance to return on Monday against the Detroit Pistons after being listed as questionable on the official injury report. The 23-year-old hasn't played since the second game of the season when he first suffered a sprain in his right great toe. With the injuries piling up for the Pacers, Mathurin should be slotted back into the starting five when he returns. In their last game, they started Andrew Nembhard with a bunch of bigs while Ben Sheppard and T.J. McConnell came off the bench. Tony Bradley would likely be the one to move to the bench if Mathurin is back, which would put him off of the fantasy radar.

2 hours ago

Zaccharie Risacher • SF • Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher Leaves Sunday With Hip Contusion

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (hip) took a scary fall after a fast-break dunk during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The second-year wing nearly somersaulted and landed directly on his hip. He was able to walk off on his own, but the team ruled him out for the rest of the game with what they're calling a hip contusion. He finished with 15 points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals, and one turnover. If he has to miss some time, Vit Krejci would likely move into the starting five and could provide some three-point for fantasy managers in need of a streaming option.

2 hours ago

P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington Active Against the Trail Blazers

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) will play on Sunday against Portland. He left Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns because of a shoulder issue and didn't suit up on Friday for the NBA Cup meeting with the Clippers. However, now that Washington is back in the lineup, Naji Marshall will presumably head back to the bench, although he should remain involved, considering Anthony Davis (calf) will miss another game.

18 hours ago

Anthony Davis • C • Mavericks

Anthony Davis Won't Play on Sunday Night

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) won't play on Sunday versus the Trail Blazers. It's unknown how much longer AD will be off the floor. However, considering his injury history, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see him miss at least a few more contests. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford should continue to handle business in the middle, although both players need to pick things up before earning a consistent spot in fantasy lineups. Naji Marshall, coming off a 28-point showing, should remain more involved offensively.

18 hours ago

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Remains Sidelined on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains out for Sunday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. It appears the former Duke Blue Devil is nearing a return. However, fantasy managers will need to wait at least one more game before potentially seeing him back on the court. Jordan Poole (quadriceps) is also out, meaning there should be extra scoring opportunities for everyone, although Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears may continue to lead the way offensively.

18 hours ago

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Won't Play Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss his first game of the season on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. The two-time NBA champion is dealing with a sore right calf and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Holiday has had a great time with the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals across 33.4 minutes of action. His absence on Sunday means more ball-handling duties for Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija. Meanwhile, Sidy Cissoko, Rayan Rupert, and Caleb Love could all be more involved in the guard rotation.

18 hours ago

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis to Miss Another Game on Sunday

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) won't play on Sunday night versus the Suns. It will be his second straight absence. He's battling knee soreness. However, with Porzingis' injury history, it's hard to gauge how long he'll be off the floor. His next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the visiting Pistons. As far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Onyeka Okongwu, coming off a 32-point, 11-rebound, and three-block effort in Thursday's win over the Utah Jazz, should find his way back into the starting lineup.

19 hours ago

Bam Adebayo • C • Heat

Bam Adebayo Not Ready to Return Monday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (toe) will remain sidelined for a sixth straight game on Monday night against the New York Knicks. The star big man hurt his left big toe in a game earlier this month. Adebayo practiced on Sunday, which may indicate that he could be ready to return soon. After hosting the Knicks, Miami's next game will be on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Kel'el Ware is looking at another start at center on Monday. He had a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double, along with three blocks, in Friday's 140-132 loss to the Knicks.

19 hours ago

Jalen Brunson • PG • Knicks

Jalen Brunson Unavailable Monday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Miami Heat. He is considered day-to-day after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Orlando Magic. Following Brunson's exit from the lineup, Miles McBride (personal) made his second start of the season on Friday against the Heat. There could be another change in the lineup on Monday night, as McBride is listed as questionable for the game. Landry Shamet or Jordan Clarkson could hop into the first unit. The two made a massive impact in Friday's game, scoring a combined 60 points in New York's 140-132 victory.

19 hours ago

OG Anunoby • SF • Knicks

OG Anunoby to Sit Out at Least Two Weeks

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is expected to be out for a couple of weeks. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Anunoby will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He will remain behind as the team begins a five-game road trip on Monday night against the Miami Heat. Anunoby averages the fourth-most minutes on the Knicks squad, meaning his absence will open up a big chunk of additional playing time for the rest of the crew. Josh Hart, Landry Shamet, and Jordan Clarkson are set to benefit the most from Anunoby's absence.

19 hours ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Back in Action Sunday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (calf) will return to the floor on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. The versatile French talent has missed four games due to a left calf contusion. Coulibaly has averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 23.8 minutes. He will jump straight back into the starting lineup on Sunday, although the team may limit his workload to avoid an injury setback. Tre Johnson is returning to the second unit, but this won't affect his fantasy value because his stats as a starter and a reserve are very comparable.

19 hours ago

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Won't Return on Sunday Night

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (hip) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. He finished this one with four points and five assists, exiting after only 16 minutes of action because of a hip injury. The Spurs were already down Victor Wembanyama (calf) heading into the contest, so fantasy managers will need to wait and see if either player can get back on the floor on Tuesday against Memphis. In the meantime, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, and Keldon Johnson should pick up most of the slack on the scoring end.

19 hours ago

Derrick Jones Jr. • SF • Clippers

Derrick Jones Jr. Won't Return on Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 28-year-old logged 11 minutes. Unfortunately, that's all fantasy managers would get out of Jones before he suffered a knee injury caused by a loose ball dive by Jaylen Brown. He needed assistance off the floor, and his next step will likely be further testing to determine the extent of his condition. Jones has started in all 12 of the Clippers' contests this season, averaging 10.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. With that said, Los Angeles is already dealing with its share of injuries, so adding another name to an extensive list isn't good news for the four-win team. Bogdan Bogdanovic replaced him and could potentially see some action with the starting lineup moving ahead.

19 hours ago

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