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LeBron James (ankle) available for Lakers Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have LeBron James (ankle) available for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

James will play through his ongoing ankle issue for Monday's tilt with the Hawks. He is projected for 48.1 FanDuel points.

Our model has James scoring 24.1 points with 7.9 rebounds and 8.1 assists against Atlanta.

Lakers' Anthony Davis (eye) available Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have Anthony Davis (eye) available for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

Davis is dealing with an eye injury, but was able to participate in warmups and shootarounds in the leadup to tonight's game and has since been cleared to play.

Davis is projected for 55.2 FanDuel points off 23.8 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

Grizzlies' John Konchar starting for Luke Kennard (personal) Monday

The Memphis Grizzlies will stat John Konchar in Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings.

What It Means:

Konchar will start in lieu of Luke Kennard (personal) Monday, marking his 21st start of the season.

Konchar is projected for 19.6 FanDuel points against the Kings, with 5.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.

Knicks' Miles McBride starting for injured OG Anunoby (elbow) Monday

The New York Knicks will start Miles McBride in Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors.

What It Means:

McBride will get the nod for the Knicks' first game without OG Anunoby (elbow) after the stud forward aggravated his surgically repaired elbow. McBride will be making his sixth start of the season.

McBride is projected for 12.1 FanDuel points across 16.3 minutes against the Warriors.

Duncan Robinson (back) will not return Monday for Miami

The Miami Heat announced that Duncan Robinson (back) will not return to Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

What It Means:

Robinson is reportedly suffering from back pain, and the team announced that he would not return during the third quarter.

Robinson will finish with 3 points and 4 rebounds across 24 minutes.

Source: Miami Heat

Blazers' Matisse Thybulle (ankle) will not return Monday

The Portland Trail Blazers ruled out Matisse Thybulle (ankle) for the remainder of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

What It Means:

Thybulle was banged up entering tonight's game, and left after just five minutes on the court with an ankle injury. He will not return Monday.

Thybulle did not record a point, rebound, or assist in his five minutes.

Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out again for Memphis Monday

The Memphis Grizzlies ruled out Vince Williams Jr. (knee) for Monday night's game against the Sacramento Kings.

What It Means:

Williams Jr. will miss a fifth straight game while he recovers from a knee issue, opening up another start for GG Jackson as the Grizzlies take on the Kings.

Jackson is projected for 30 FanDuel points tonight, with 17.2 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.

Pistons' Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) will not return Monday

The Detroit Pistons announced that Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) will not return to Monday's game against the Boston Celtics.

What It Means:

Stewart suffered a hamstring injury in the first half and was unable to join his teammates on the court after halftime. He will miss the remainder of the game, leaving Jalen Duren and Taj Gibson to handle center minutes for the Pistons.

Stewart has 5 points, 5 rebounds, and an assist in 17 minutes prior to his exit.

Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu (toe) available Monday

The Atlanta Hawks will have Onyeka Okongwu (toe sprain) available for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

What It Means:

Okongwu missed Atlanta's last 13 games while dealing with a painful toe sprain, but has been cleared to make his return tonight as the Hawks take on the Lakers.

Okongwu could play off the bench in his return. The fourth-year center has averaged 14.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per 36 minutes this season.

Walker Kessler coming off Utah's bench on Monday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will play with the second unit Monday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

John Collins is making his return to the court after missing Saturday night due to rest purposes. He'll immediately start, sending Kessler back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Kessler for 7.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 24.9 FanDuel points across 22.1 minutes of action.

Source: NBA

John Collins (rest) starting for Jazz on Monday; Walker Kessler back to bench

Utah Jazz forward John Collins will start Monday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Collins is making his return to the court after missing Saturday night due to rest purposes. He'll immediately start, sending Walker Kessler back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Collins for 12.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 26.3 FanDuel points across 29.2 minutes of action.

Source: NBA

Brice Sensabaugh coming off Utah's bench on Monday

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh will play with the second unit Monday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Lauri Markkanen is making his return to the court after missing time due to a right quadriceps contusion. He'll immediately start, sending Sensabaugh back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Sensabaugh for 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 14.1 FanDuel points across 19.8 minutes of action.

Source: NBA

Lauri Markkanen (quad) starting Monday for Utah; Brice Sensabaugh back to bench

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will play Monday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Markkanen is making his return to the court after missing time due to a right quadriceps contusion. He'll immediately start, sending Brice Sensabaugh back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Markkanen for 20.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 34.6 FanDuel points across 31.6 minutes of action.

Source: NBA

Kyle Anderson (shoulder) available for Wolves Monday

The Minnesota Timberwolves will have Kyle Anderson (shoulder) available for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

Anderson will suit up on Monday despite dealing with a shoulder injury. He'll likely continue operating as a starter with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Rudy Gobert (rib) banged up.

Anderson, who has a $5,500 salary on FanDuel, is projected for 28.9 fantasy points against the Jazz tonight, with 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

Monte Morris (hamstring) available Monday for Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Monte Morris will play Monday in the team's game against the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

Morris entered the day with a questionable tag due to a left hamstring strain. Despite the ailment, he has received the green light to take the floor to kick off the new week.

Our models project Morris for 5.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 11.5 FanDuel points across 12.8 minutes of action.

Wizards' Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) added to injury report for Tuesday

The Washington Wizards added Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) to their injury report for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets.

What It Means:

Kuzma missed the Wizards' last game, but appeared to be on track to return on Tuesday after initially dodging their early injury reports. He has since been downgraded to questionable, putting his status in jeopardy for tomorrow's game against the Rockets.

If he can play, Kuzma would be projected for 38.9 FanDuel points off of 21.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. If he returns, expect Patrick Baldwin Jr. to move back to the bench.

Source: NBA

Rudy Gobert (rib) out again Monday for Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert will not play Monday in the team's game against the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

There was hope Gobert would be able to return to the court to kick off the new week. However, he'll remain sidelined in Salt Lake City. Expect another Naz Reid start.

In 63 games this season, Gobert is averaging 13.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 2.1 blocks and 37.8 FanDuel points.

Source: Tony Jones

Woj: Knicks' OG Anunoby (elbow) to miss more time for Knicks

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss multiple games, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

What It Means:

Anunoby had been listed out for the team's game in Golden State Monday night due to "right elbow injury management." However, it seems as though the wing has had a flare-up on the elbow injury that sidelined him for 6 weeks. As long as Anunoby is unavailable, expect more work for Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic.

In 44 games this season, Anunoby is averaging 14.9 rebounds, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 27.9 FanDuel points.

Lauri Markkanen (quad) available for Jazz on Monday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will play Monday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Markkanen has been out lately due to a right quadriceps contusion. Now, he has been given the green light to return to the court to kick off the week. Expect him to start, which could send Brice Sensabaugh back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Markkanen for 20.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 34.6 FanDuel points across 31.6 minutes of action.

Oshae Brissett playing off bench for Celtics Monday

The Boston Celtics did not list Oshae Brissett as a starter for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons.

What It Means:

Brissett made his first start of the season as the banged up Celtics took on the Washington Wizards on Sunday, but will move to the bench Monday with some starters returning.

Brissett could still see decent minutes off the bench tonight and is projected for 10.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists for 23.3 FanDuel points.

Luke Kornet starting for Boston Monday; Oshae Brissett to play off bench

The Boston Celtics will have Luke Kornet start against the Detroit Pistons in Monday night's game.

What It Means:

Kornet will join the Celtics' starting lineup for the fourth time this season as Boston manages a slew of injuries. He'll start alongside Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Kristaps Porzingis while Oshae Brissett sits.

Kornet has a $4,900 salary on FanDuel and is projected for 19.3 fantasy points, with 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

Stanley Umude starting for Detroit Monday night in place of injured Simone Fontecchio

Detroit Pistons guard Stanley Umude will start Monday in the team's game against the Boston Celtics.

What It Means:

Simone Fontecchio is listed out for Monday night's contest due to a left great toe contusion. In his absence, it'll be Umude who gets the start on the wing.

Our models project Fournier for 11.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 21.2 FanDuel points across 24.2 minutes of action.

Marcus Sasser starting for Pistons Monday in place of inactive Cade Cunningham

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser will start Monday in the team's game against the Boston Celtics.

What It Means:

Cade Cunningham is listed out for Monday night's contest due to left knee injury management. In his absence, it'll be Sasser who gets the start at the point.

Our models project Sasser for 13.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 28.6 FanDuel points across 30.2 minutes of action.

Derrick White (hand) starting Monday for Boston

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will start Monday in the team's game against the Detroit Pistons.

What It Means:

White is making his return to the court after a one-game absence due to a left hand sprain. He'll immediately start, slotting into the starting spot on the wing vacated by Sam Hauser's injury.

Our models project White for 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 31.1 FanDuel points across 32.8 minutes of action.

Payton Pritchard starting for Celtics Monday in place of injured Jrue Holiday

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard will start Monday in the team's game against the Detroit Pistons.

What It Means:

Jrue Holiday will sit out Monday night due to a right shoulder contusion. As a result, it'll be Pritchard who starts at the point to kick off the week.

Our models project Pritchard for 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 24.2 FanDuel points across 30.2 minutes of action.

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