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Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson Unavailable Against Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) won't play on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. He will miss a second consecutive game due to a bone bruise on his left big toe. While Tyson has played a significant role with the Cavaliers this season, the team can handle his absence well now that Max Strus has entered the rotation. The veteran sniper has averaged 8.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across his first four appearances of the season. Keon Ellis, who has recently made a positive impact, will also help cover for Tyson's absence.

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Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Still Out Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) won't be available for a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The big man landed on the shelf with right knee tendinitis at the start of the month and isn't in the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday. Evan Mobley will continue to start at center, with Thomas Bryant providing cover off the bench. The bench role limits Bryant's fantasy value, but he was close to a double-double in Saturday's win over New Orleans, finishing with 11 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one block in 15 minutes.

10 hours ago

Anthony Black • PG • Magic

Anthony Black Remains Out Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Eastern Conference clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He suffered an abdominal strain earlier this month and will be unavailable for a 10th consecutive game. In his absence, Tristan da Silva will continue to start, and he will enter Tuesday's game with positive momentum. Da Silva finished as Orlando's second-highest scorer in Monday's 128-126 loss to Indiana, posting 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting. He has averaged 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds as a starter this season.

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Jalen Suggs • SG • Magic

Jalen Suggs to Miss Second Consecutive Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (illness) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to illness, Suggs was unable to play on Monday night versus Indiana, and the team has also quickly ruled him out for the second game of a back-to-back. Jevon Carter filled in for Suggs in the starting lineup against Indiana but was a massive disappointment. After scoring at least 10 points in four consecutive games, Carter managed just two points. To make things worse, he didn't register a single assist in 24 minutes. On Tuesday, Carter faces a much tougher matchup, making him a risky choice for fantasy managers.

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Kon Knueppel • SG • Hornets

Kon Knueppel Probable Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (back) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. The 20-year-old rookie is dealing with a lower back issue, but it doesn't seem to be very serious. Knueppel has sat out just one game during his first NBA season, averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He will look to rebound from a poor performance on Tuesday, having tallied only nine points on 3-for-9 shooting in Saturday's win over Memphis.

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Nique Clifford • SF • Kings

Kings Plan to Re-Evaluate Nique Clifford in One Week

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Nique Clifford (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, Kevin John of ABC10 reports. He has been diagnosed with a mild midfoot sprain. Clifford will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, leaving the Kings without yet another starter. With him unavailable, Malik Monk and Devin Carter are poised for bigger roles in the backcourt. Daeqwon Plowden (foot) will also help cover for Clifford's absence. He is expected to return to the lineup after being handed a probable tag on the injury report.

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Moses Moody • SG • Warriors

Moses Moody Stretchered Off With Knee Injury

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody suffered a non-contact left knee injury in Monday's 137-131 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks. He needed to be stretchered off the floor after being hurt with 1:13 left in overtime. This was Moody's first appearance in three weeks, having recovered from a wrist injury. The 23-year-old scored a team-high 23 points and had three rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks. Moody is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it looks like his season is over. If that's the case, the Warriors are likely to bring Gui Santos back into the first unit. Gary Payton II and Will Richard are also candidates for larger roles.

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Cam Thomas • SG

Bucks Waive Cam Thomas

The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas on Monday night, marking the second time this season that the 24-year-old has been cut by a team. On Feb. 5, Thomas was waived by the Brooklyn Nets, who drafted him in the first round in 2021. After the Bucks picked him up, Thomas started his career in Milwaukee with a bang, scoring 34 points in his second game with the team. However, he failed to establish a consistent role on the team and is now seeking another employer. Thomas will become an unrestricted free agent once he clears waivers. By waiving Thomas, Milwaukee was able to convert forward Pete Nance's contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract.

21 hours ago

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Won't Play Against Clippers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) won't be in the lineup on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The former Laker has been ruled out for the contest after carrying a questionable tag on the initial injury report. However, Kuzma's absence isn't unexpected, as he had to leave Saturday's win over Phoenix early due to soreness in his right Achilles. With Kuzma out, Pete Nance and Jericho Sims are likely to receive more work in the frontcourt.

21 hours ago

John Collins • PF • Clippers

John Collins Misses Monday's Action

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center John Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. This is a bit surprising, as the team listed Collins as probable on the initial injury report. Kris Dunn or Jordan Miller will replace Collins in the first unit, while Nicolas Batum may also be more involved in the rotation. The Clippers have a great matchup on Monday against a struggling team that can't defend.

21 hours ago

Kawhi Leonard • SF • Clippers

Kawhi Leonard Available Monday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will play on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Leonard has recently been in and out of the lineup due to a left ankle sprain, but he will make a second consecutive appearance on Monday. The veteran star has been a beast offensively in his last five appearances, averaging 32.6 points in 31.1 minutes per game. The Bucks are one of the worst defensive teams in the league, so Leonard's scoring spree should continue on Monday night.

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Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks |

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Caleb Martin, Brandon Williams Remain Out Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (heel) and guard Brandon Williams (concussion) won't play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. Martin has been ruled out after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report, while the team has downgraded Williams from doubtful to out. Dallas will be without both players for the third consecutive game. Overall, Martin will miss his fourth straight contest. With the duo missing from the rotation, Ryan Nembhard, Klay Thompson, and Khris Middleton have an opportunity to play larger roles off the bench.

21 hours ago

Brandon Ingram • SF • Raptors

Brandon Ingram a Late Scratch Versus Jazz

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) was a late scratch for Monday's contest against the Utah Jazz, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. The two-time All-Star is dealing with right heel inflammation. Ingram wasn't on the injury report and was announced as a starter before the team made a late change, promoting Ja'Kobe Walter to the first unit. Ingram's first chance to return will be on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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De'Anthony Melton • SG • Warriors |

Moses Moody • SG • Warriors

Moses Moody, De'Anthony Melton Available Monday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) and guard De'Anthony Melton (hand) have been cleared to play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. Moody has missed 10 games due to a wrist sprain and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Meanwhile, the team has upgraded Melton's status from probable to available. The two will start the contest alongside Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis. Gui Santos is dropping to the second unit, while Moody's return will also impact Will Richard's playing time.

22 hours ago

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Warriors

Kristaps Porzingis Ready to Rock Monday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) will play on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The team initially listed Porzingis as probable for the game after he sat out Saturday's loss to Atlanta with a back issue. Porzingis has made seven appearances since joining the Warriors, posting averages of 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 blocks in 20.3 minutes per game. With Al Horford (calf) and Quinten Post (foot) in street clothes on Monday, Porzingis will have a crucial role to play in the Warriors' frontcourt. He will make his fourth start with the team.

22 hours ago

Cody Williams • SF • Jazz

Cody Williams Ruled Out Monday

Utah Jazz guard/forward Cody Williams (shoulder) won't suit up on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. He has been ruled out after Utah initially listed Williams as doubtful. The 21-year-old has been one of the offensive leaders for the Jazz recently, averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a starter. With Williams out, Utah is promoting John Konchar to the starting lineup, giving him extra fantasy value.

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Immanuel Quickley • PG • Raptors |

Jamal Shead • PG • Raptors

Jamal Shead Starting With Immanuel Quickley Out

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead will move into the starting unit on Monday against the Utah Jazz, with Immanuel Quickley (foot) sidelined. The 27-year-old has made seven starts this season, averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.1 steals. Shead definitely has the potential to reach the same numbers again on Monday night against the Jazz, who have been helpless against point guards all season -- no team has allowed more fantasy points to the position than them.

22 hours ago

Collin Murray-Boyles • PF • Raptors

Collin Murray-Boyles Rejoins Raptors Lineup

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will end an 11-game absence on Monday against the Utah Jazz. The rookie big man has been sidelined for nearly a month due to a left thumb sprain. With Jakob Poeltl (back) unavailable, the Raptors are starting Sandro Mamukelashvili at center, but Murray-Boyles should also get plenty of action in a juicy matchup. The 20-year-old has averaged 7.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 22.3 minutes per game during his first campaign in the Association.

22 hours ago

Drake Powell • SG • Nets

Drake Powell Slated to Miss Monday's Matchup With Portland

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Drake Powell (knee) is unavailable to suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News. The 20-year-old rookie is set to sit out the last leg of a back-to-back due to left knee injury management after he logged eight points, three assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes during Sunday's loss to Sacramento. With Powell sidelined and a depleted Nets' rotation, Jalen Wilson, Ochai Agbaji and Malachi Smith are expected to take on heavier workloads against the Blazers.

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Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Ruled Out Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Phoenix as the team manages his workload following a recent return from a lengthy absence. His absence could mean a few extra bench minutes for Tim Hardaway Jr., Spencer Jones, and Julian Strawther, though none are strong fantasy plays right now. Hardaway had six points, four rebounds, and one assist in his last game, while Jones chipped in five points with one three-pointer, one steal, and one block in 11 minutes. All three are risky deep-league streamers with unclear roles.

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