Monday marked Baker's third double-double of the season, and his 18 points are his season high in scoring. In 18 G League appearances, Baker is averaging 8.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.4 blocks across 18.4 minutes.
Facing the team that selected him 13th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, Mitchell didn't exactly have a revenge game, but he did score more than 20 points for a sixth straight game. The All-Star guard has drained multiple three-pointers in 12 straight contests dating back to Dec. 17, averaging 27.1 points, 5.5 assists, 4.7 boards, 3.5 threes and 1.6 steals over that stretch.
The five made three-pointers represented his best showing from long range since Dec. 22. Garland saw his scoring sag around the holidays, but he appears to be finding a groove again, topping 20 points in three of the last four games and averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 boards and 1.3 steals in that time while shooting 55.1 percent from the floor.
Westbrook's fantasy production has been volatile at times, but his workloads have been steady in Sacramento. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 29.6 minutes with 15.1 points, 5.9 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers on 40.8 percent shooting from the field.
The 17 boards tied his season high, as Nurkic recorded his 11th double-double of the campaign in his return from a two-game absence due to a toe injury. Six of those double-doubles have come in his last 10 appearances dating back to Dec. 12, a stretch in which the veteran center is averaging 15.4 points, 11.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 threes while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor and a stunning 61.1 percent (11-for-18) from beyond the arc.
Though he appeared in each of Utah's previous 22 games and saw double-digit minutes in each of the last eight contests, Clayton was dropped from the 10-man rotation Monday along with Taylor Hendricks while head coach Will Hardy opened up spots for veterans Svi Mykhailiuk and Kevin Love following a 55-point loss to the Hornets on Saturday. Given that Mykhailiuk and Love are both on expiring contracts and don't appear to be part of the non-contending Jazz's long-term plans, Clayton's absence from the rotation could very well wind up being short-lived. Before not playing Monday, the rookie first-round pick had been faring well of late as an offensive creator on the second unit, averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 assists against 1.0 turnovers in 23.0 minutes over six January games while shooting 44.1 percent from downtown.
Monk recorded his sixth game of the campaign with at least 20 points and set a new season-high mark with 26 on the night. It's no secret that Monk is on the trade block, as the Kings seem ready to pivot to a rebuild. With a modest contract and a proven resume as a scorer and playmaker, Monk is likely to have a decent market.
The double-double was his fourth of the season, with three of them coming in his last 10 games dating back to Dec. 15. While Markkanen's had trouble staying on the court, he's been very productive when he is in the lineup, averaging 28.8 points, 8.4 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals over that 10-game stretch.
Despite some healthy workloads, Smart continues to struggle for the Lakers. Over his last seven outings, he's seeing 31.7 minutes per night with averages of 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 33.3 percent shooting from the field.
LaRavia had been on a hot streak in recent weeks, so this dud shouldn't dissuade his fantasy managers. The Lakers will be getting Rui Hachimura (calf) back in action Tuesday, but it sounds like he will come off the bench with heavy restrictions. As long as LaRavia can bounce back quickly, his spot with the starters is relatively safe.
James missed all five of his three-pointers and wasn't able to right the ship for the Lakers with the franchise losing their straight game. Tuesday's game against Atlanta is the second night of a back-to-back set, and based on James' previous comments regarding back-to-backs, he's questionable to play depending on how he's feeling.
Jihad played in the prior two games against the Grand Rapids Gold, where he logged 20-point double-doubles in both games, but was held out of Monday's contest due to his injury. Jihad's next opportunity to suit up would be Wednesday against the Delaware Blue Coats.
Saraf had been up with Brooklyn last week for games Wednesday and Friday but wasn't available for either contest while he managed a sore left knee. The 19-year-old was apparently able to make enough progress over the weekend to gain clearance to rejoin the G League on Monday, and he immediately slotted into a starting role for Long Island. Saraf is likely to continue seeing most of his opportunities in the G League moving forward with Brooklyn seemingly content to proceed with fellow rookie first-round picks Egor Demin and Nolan Traore for the time being as its primary options at point guard.
After missing six straight games due to a right calf strain, Hachimura was cleared to play Monday against the Kings, but the Lakers ultimately decided to stay away from the veteran forward in the 124-112 loss so that he could be fresher for the second leg of the back-to-back set. Hachimura still won't be asked to reclaim his normal role coming off the injury, as the Lakers plan to use him off the bench and monitor his minutes Tuesday. Once he gets fully ramped up over the course of a few games, Hachimura is likely to eventually unseat Jake LaRavia on the top unit.
Despite being slowed by the injury during Monday's contest, Doncic still saw a normal allotment of playing time (37 minutes) and came through with a stellar line, finishing the night with 42 points (16-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and four steals. While the thigh issue doesn't look to be anything significant, Doncic could still be a candidate to get a maintenance day in the second leg of a back-to-back set. If Doncic is held out Tuesday, the Lakers could redirect a good portion of his minutes to Rui Hachimura, who was active for Monday's contest but was seemingly available only in an emergency after missing the Lakers' previous six contests due to a calf injury.
Knuepell had a solid night despite failing to convert beyond the arc during the loss. The 2025 first-round pick keeps the 2025-26 ROY race close, as his average of 19.1 points is currently tied with Cooper Flagg. Knueppel is aided by an excellent 48.0 percent conversion rate from the floor, and he currently sinks three-pointers at a 42.5-percent clip.
Diabate was an excellent bright spot during the loss, as the 2025 second-round pick continued to hold onto the starting role despite Ryan Kalkbrenner's return. Kalkbrenner scored only two points over 13 minutes during the loss, and while it may be the team's intent to bring Kalkbrenner back slowly, Diabate is definitely making a case for more time at the five. He logged a solid 8.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks during Kalkbrenner's seven-game absence.
Ball scored seven consecutive points in the third quarter to put the game within striking distance, but the Clippers were ultimately able to hold off the Hornets, who have now lost three of their last four contests. After an injury-plagued start to the season, Ball has managed to rattle off 14 consecutive appearances, averaging 20.9 points, 6.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals over the span.
Dunn missed all six of his shot attempts, continuing an awful run of production since the beginning of the year. Over the past seven games, Dunn has averaged only 6.6 points, 3.7 assists and 2.4 rebounds, and he logged a double-digit point total only once over that span. Dunn's subpar play may give way to Jordan Miller in the short term, and the eventual return of Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will give the starting lineup a considerable upgrade.
With a three-pointer in the third quarter, Harden surpassed Shaquille O'Neal to claim the ninth-place spot on the NBA career scoring list. Harden recorded his ninth double-double of the season during the victory, as the All-Star and teammate Kawhi Leonard accounted for 67 of the team's 117 points. It was an encouraging total for Harden, who regressed Sunday with a below-average showing against the Pistons and had surpassed 39 points only once over the past six games.
Leonard has been dealing with an ankle issue, and the Clippers remained true to their word and limited his court time to 31 minutes. Despite the usage dip, Leonard produced his highest scoring total since his 45-point tour-de-force against Utah on New Year's Day. The Clippers are free from back-to-back games for the remainder of the week, so barring any re-aggravation of the ankle, Leonard should be good to go Wednesday against the Wizards.
After scoring 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field in Sunday's win over Houston, DeRozan turned in another extremely efficient outing in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran forward led the Kings in scoring Monday, reaching the 30-point mark for the fourth time this season. Additionally, he extended his streak of 20-plus-point games to four, representing his longest such streak this season. He also dished out six assists for a second consecutive contest and tallied a team-best three steals.
Doncic stuffed the stat sheet while leading all players in scoring, albeit in a losing effort. The superstar point guard reached the 40-point threshold for the seventh time in 30 regular-season appearances and for the first time since Dec. 18. He also recorded a game-high-tying eight assists and has now dished out at least eight dimes in seven consecutive contests. Additionally, he tallied a game-best four steals, tallying multiple swipes for a fourth straight game. While Doncic's struggles from beyond the arc continued Monday, he has still scored at least 30 points in five of six games to open January.
Nelson turned in a strong effort in his second game back from a knee injury, managing to lead the team in scoring despite logging only 16 minutes. He's struggled to stay healthy so far this season, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Long Island bring him back up to speed with caution.
Plowden propelled his team to a victory with a dominant performance. Not only was he outstanding as a scorer, but he also posted a stellar all-around showing by crashing the glass and finding his teammates for buckets. Plowden hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 12 and should continue to see the bulk of his action with Stockton.
Durisic led his team in scoring despite being utilized off the bench, though he saw his fair share of opportunities. He was efficient on the offensive end and contributed more than usual, as he entered the night averaging 9.7 points while knocking down 35.6 percent of his field-goal attempts through 10 regular-season appearances with the Skyhawks.
Morales continued his strong play during Monday's matchup, finishing second on the team in scoring behind Lester Quinones. Morales also impressed on the opposite end of the court, accounting for three of his team's 10 steals on the night.
Mamukelashvili saw limited run again Monday, with the coaching staff opting to go with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as the starter once again. Mamukelashvili has now started only once in the past seven games, despite Jakob Poeltl continuing to miss games with a back injury. Unless things turn around in a hurry, Mamukelashvili will soon trend toward being a drop in standard leagues.
Battle remained in the rotation, suiting up for the fourth straight game. Although he has been seeing the floor over the past week, his production leaves a lot to be desired, averaging 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds during that time.
Temple was in the rotation for the first time in the past eight games, albeit for a brief appearance during garbage time. For some reason, he continues to hold down a roster spot in Toronto, despite barely seeing the floor. Temple has no fantasy value whatsoever.
Walker logged double-digit minutes for just the third time in the past eight games, affording him very little time in which to produce. In 13 appearances over the past month, Walker has averaged just 3.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 350 in nine-category leagues.
Oubre was unable to replicate his production from the previous night, failing to have a major impact despite the win. As long as the 76ers are relatively healthy, Oubre is likely to serve as the fourth or even fifth option on the offensive end. Managers should not view him as a must-roster player.
Lowry played out the final two minutes in the blowout win, receiving a standing ovation for what is likely to be his final game in Toronto. After playing much of his career with the Raptors, Lowry now serves as a depth piece for the 76ers, spending very little time on the court. While there is obviously no fantasy impact here, the fans were certainly appreciative of everything he did during his time in Toronto.
McConnell came up short in the win, delivering arguably his worst performance in almost a month. Prior to Monday, the veteran had been playing well, despite continuing to see limited minutes. A performance like this is a reminder that he shouldn't be considered a must-roster player but more of a streaming option for assists and steals.
It was a huge bounce-back performance for the rookie No. 1 overall pick, who scored just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting from the field in Saturday's loss to Chicago. With the Mavericks extremely shorthanded, Flagg led the charge with a team-high 27 points. He also impacted the game in other ways, turning in a productive all-around performance as he posted at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists for the sixth time through 39 regular-season games. Additionally, he tied the game-high mark in steals, matching his season high and tallying multiple swipes for the third time in his last five outings.
Huff matched his season high in scoring, recording 20 points for the second time in the past four games. Despite his role continuing to change, seemingly on a nightly basis, the big man has been moderately productive over the past week. In four games during that time, he has averaged 10.1 points, 1.6 three-pointers and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks. Managers should view him as a stream-level player at best.
Porter looked like a completely different player after going 0-for-9 from deep in his last game Friday against the Clippers. He also made an impact on the boards, falling one rebound shy of a double-double. The one knock on Porter's performance Monday is that he turned the ball over a team-high six times, which isn't typically a problematic area for the 27-year-old.
Sheppard continues to do very little with his time on the floor, having now scored in single digits in six of his past seven games. During that time, he has averaged just 7.0 points per game, adding 1.6 three-pointers and 1.3 assists, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard leagues. At this stage, he holds no value outside of deeper formats.
Simons scored at least 15 points for the fifth time in the past six games, salvaging what was otherwise another empty night. While the scoring has been a little better, he has struggled to contribute elsewhere, averaging 3.5 assists with zero steals during that six-game span. At best, he should be viewed as a streamer for points and threes.
Queta scored at least 15 points for the first time in his past 17 games, chipping in with production across the board. Despite his limited ceiling, Queta continues to be a must-roster player, averaging 10.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals-plus-blocks in eight games over the past two weeks.
Walsh logged 26 minutes in the loss, which is the most he has played in his past five games. After a stint in the starting lineup, Walsh has since been reduced to a limited role off the bench. In four games over the past week, Walsh has averaged just 1.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.0 minutes per game. Given the uncertainty in Boston, there is no reason to consider Walsh a pickup based on this effort.
Flagg turned his left ankle and briefly exited to the locker room in the third quarter. However, the rookie returned to the bench shortly thereafter and checked back in after missing less than four minutes of game time.
Pritchard responded well from a miserable shooting performance Saturday against the Spurs by leading the Celtics in scoring Monday. He was asked to step up without Jaylen Brown (back) and answered the call, as Pritchard got back in rhythm from beyond the arc and reached the 20-point threshold for the third time in his last five games. However, it wasn't enough to help Boston emerge victorious after Pascal Siakam knocked home the game-winning shot with 6.8 seconds to go.
Flagg appeared to turn his ankle and headed back to the locker room with 4:40 remaining in the third quarter. The rookie should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
Ingram returned to action Monday after missing the Raptors' previous two games due to a right thumb sprain he sustained in Wednesday's win over Charlotte. While he struggled with efficiency, he still finished as the team's second-leading scorer and also made his presence felt in other ways. The 28-year-old swingman grabbed a game- and season-high mark in rebounds, securing his first double-double of the campaign. Additionally, he matched his season high in assists, dishing out a team-best seven dimes.
Siakam powered the Pacers to a victory by finding consistent success from the field, and he capped his night by sinking the game-winning shot with 6.8 seconds remaining. He was also effective at distributing the basketball Monday night, finishing with his highest assist total since Nov. 19, when he dished out seven dimes against Charlotte. Head coach Rick Carlisle had plenty of praise for Siakam after the game, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com, stating "his level of discipline, patience, everything, really, really big time. So congratulations to him."
Maxey caught fire early in this one, scoring 18 of his game-high 33 points in the first quarter. The star point guard posted at least 33 points in both halves of this back-to-back set, and he has now reached the 30-point threshold in 19 of his 36 regular-season appearances thus far. Additionally, he torched the nets from beyond the arc Monday after shooting 2-for-7 from downtown in Sunday's overtime loss to Toronto.
Hachimura will suit up for the first time since Dec. 28 after putting a calf injury behind him, and the Lakers will elect to bring him off the bench Monday in an effort to ease him back into action. Coach JJ Redick noted that Hachimura will be on a minutes restriction but failed to provide a range of playing time. Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting five while Hachimura gets back up to speed.
Leonard continues to be included on the injury report due to a lingering right ankle sprain but will shed his questionable tag Monday. He hasn't missed a game since late November. In six outings so far this month, the star forward has averaged 28.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.0 blocks in 34.3 minutes per contest.
Mobley turned in an efficient shooting performance and added to his production by contributing across the board. He fell one rebound shy of his first double-double since Dec. 31 and continues to shine on the defensive end, where he's swatted at least one shot in eight of his last nine appearances.
After scoring just four points on 2-of-7 shooting in Saturday's blowout loss to the Hornets, George bounced back in a major way Monday. The third-year point guard led all players in points, scoring at least 30 for the first time over six appearances this month. He also dished out a game-high mark in assists, recording at least nine dimes for the third time this month. George is averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game to open January.
Sexton will miss his first game since Dec. 22 due to left hamstring soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Lakers. With the 27-year-old guard unavailable, Sion James, Josh Green and Tre Mann are candidates for increased minutes.
As anticipated, Bridges has been given the green light to suit up Monday night despite dealing with right knee soreness. He was fairly sluggish by his standards Saturday against Utah, finishing with 15 points on 5-for-6 from the field, but he isn't expected to face any kind of limitation Monday night.
The 20-year-old swingman will get the starting nod for just the second time this season due to Egor Demin (foot) being sidelined. Powell has appeared in five games (one start) so far this month, during which he has averaged 5.8 points across 19.8 minutes per contest.
Wolf turned in a valiant effort Sunday in a spot start against Memphis, logging 11 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block in 25 minutes. He'll retreat to the bench with Michael Porter set to return from a scheduled rest day.
Although Grant is likely to miss his 14th consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendonitis, it's a positive sign that he isn't being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. If the veteran forward is ultimately sidelined, Sidy Cissoko would likely continue to see an increased role.
Jaden Hardy will join the starting five, pushing Nembhard to the second unit. The undrafted rookie has come off the bench in nine games so far this season, during which he has averaged 3.3 points and 3.0 assists in 12.2 minutes per tilt.
Avdija departed Sunday's matchup against the Knicks early after picking up a back injury, and it'll sideline him at least one additional game. Jrue Holiday will presumably be on a minutes restriction again Tuesday, so it'll likely be up to Caleb Love to step up in the backcourt.
With Anthony Davis (finger) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) both sidelined, Powell will get the starting nod for the second time this season. During his lone start in a win over the Clippers on Nov. 29, the veteran center logged nine points, six steals, five rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes.
Hardy will draw just his second start of the season as the Mavericks have elected to shake up the first unit Monday. His last start dates back to Dec. 23 against Denver, when he finished with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.
Newell sustained a right quadriceps contusion in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Warriors and was unable to return. Now, he's in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's contest. If the rookie first-rounder is ultimately ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye could see a slight bump in minutes.
The fact that Risacher has been upgraded to questionable is an indication that he's closing in on a return. He's missed Atlanta's last two games due to left knee inflammation, and his status for Tuesday figures to be determined based on how he fares during shootaround and potentially, pre-game warmups.
Porzingis will miss his third consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Portland. With the veteran big man sidelined, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time.
Kennard put together a strong showing Sunday against the Warriors but evidently came away from the matchup with an injury. The team should have a better idea of his availability closer to tipoff.
Washington hasn't seen the court since Jan. 3 due to a right ankle sprain, though he's nearing a return to play. Head coach Jason Kidd noted that he's hopeful Washington can return in a week, which would sideline him for the team's next three matchups in addition to Monday's contest against the Nets. If all goes according to plan, the forward could be back in time for Dallas' Jan. 19 game against the Knicks.
The second-year forward will enter the starting five for the first time this season due to Jaylen Brown (back) being sidelined. Scheierman has averaged 3.4 points in 10.6 minutes per game across five appearances in January, though he's likely to see a significant bump in minutes Monday.
Jackson didn't do much with his last two chances to start, totaling 10 points, one rebound, six assists, two steals and one block in 41 total minutes. Jay Huff will rotate back into the starting lineup with Jackson moving to a bench role Monday.
Huff rotated to the bench Saturday, but he'll run with the first unit Monday night, marking his third start in four games. Quenton Jackson will be utilized off the bench as a result of the lineup change.
With Sam Hauser (hamstring) back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Gonzalez will slide to the second unit. Over six appearances (one start) so far this month, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 2.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per tilt.
With Paul George back in the lineup following a one-game absence due to left knee soreness, Oubre will slide to the second unit. The 30-year-old forward has appeared in three outings (one start) following a 22-game absence due to a left knee sprain. During that span, he has averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks in 23.0 minutes per tilt.
Drummond drew the start Sunday with Joel Embiid (knee) unavailable, but the UConn product failed to score and grabbed five rebounds in 20 minutes of run. He'll retreat to the bench Monday after Embiid was cleared for action.
Embiid missed the front end of this back-to-back set against Toronto and was previously listed as questionable for Monday's matchup due to left knee injury management and adductor soreness. However, the star big man will shed that tag and suit up Monday. Over five appearances so far this month, Embiid has averaged 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.8 minutes per contest.
George was held out Sunday after experiencing soreness in his left knee, but he's good to go Monday. He's averaging 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks over his last five games.
Ingram was being considered a true game-time call leading up to tipoff, but he fared well in warmups and will suit up Monday night after missing his team's last two matchups. He figures to be a full go considering his brief absence.
Cisse was initially listed as questionable due to a right shoulder sprain, though he was eventually upgraded to probable and has now officially been cleared to suit up. The Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis (finger), P.J. Washington (ankle) and Daniel Gafford (ankle), so Cisse and Dwight Powell will likely split the center minutes against Brooklyn.
Washington will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets. With the 27-year-old forward sidelined, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson are candidates for increased playing time.
The Mavericks made Gafford a late addition to the injury report, which was an omen that his status was in serious jeopardy Monday. Dallas is now down its top three big men, with Anthony Davis (finger) and Dereck Lively (foot) out, which leaves the team with Moussa Cisse (shoulder), who's likely to play, and Dwight Powell to split the minutes at center.
Williams wasn't expected to suit up Monday due to an illness, and this latest report confirms that he'll sit. Naji Marshall and Jaden Hardy could see more looks in Williams' absence.
Hauser sat out Saturday's defeat to San Antonio with right hamstring tightness, but he's keeping his absence to a one-game minimum Monday. The sharpshooter has started four straight contests, and Hauser has averaged 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.8 three-pointers in 26.3 minutes per tilt across nine starts in 2025-26.
Brown was added to the injury report as doubtful due to lower-back spasms, so this was the expected outcome. The Celtics have yet to release their starting lineup, but look for Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman to see an increase in chances Monday night.
As expected, the returning Lauri Markkanen is replacing Hendricks in the first five Monday. Hendricks has averaged 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 14.0 minutes per contest across 21 games off the bench this season.
After starting each of Utah's last eight games, the 22-year-old swingman will slide to the second unit in favor of Svi Mykhailiuk on Monday. Sensabaugh has averaged 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.6 minutes per game across 27 appearances off the bench so far this season.
Mykhailiuk didn't sniff the court in Saturday's loss to Charlotte due to a coach's decision, but he'll be back in the rotation Monday and will start alongside Keyonte George, Cody Williams, Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic. Mykhailiuk is averaging 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in his last five starts.
Jusuf Nurkic is back in the first unit Monday, forcing Love to the bench. Love has averaged 7.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16.1 minutes per contest through 18 games off the bench this season.
Hartenstein is in line for another absence while on the mend from a right calf strain. He remains without a clear timetable for a return, and his next opportunity to play will arrive Thursday in Houston.
Finney-Smith missed the onset of the season due to offseason left ankle surgery, and the Rockets are giving him Tuesday night off. Thursday's matchup against the Thunder is his next chance to suit up. His absence should allow Aaron Holiday and Josh Okogie to see an uptick in playing time off the bench Tuesday.
Eason will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Aaron Holiday saw a sizable uptick in playing time Sunday in Eason's absence, though Josh Okogie is also a candidate to see more chances Tuesday.
Nembhard will shake off his questionable tag due to lower-back soreness for a second straight game. The 25-year-old point guard has recorded a double-double in two of his four appearances so far this month, during which he has averaged 20.8 points, 9.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 32.5 minutes per game. He has shot 55.6 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from beyond the arc over that span.
Murray is dealing with a left ankle sprain and an illness and is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest Tuesday. If he isn't cleared to play, Jalen Pickett and Bruce Brown would likely see increased playing time. Across three appearances this month, Murray has averaged 27.7 points, 13.3 assists and 6.7 rebounds in 38.7 minutes per game.
The Nuggets deemed Braun probable to play Sunday against the Bucks, but the team ended up ruling him out for that contest. It's unclear if the swingman has suffered a setback, considering he missed 23 games with the sprain earlier this season. Tim Hardaway is worth streaming in shallow leagues Tuesday, while Bruce Brown appears to be an option in deeper settings.
Jones ended up playing in Sunday's win over Milwaukee despite dealing with the ankle issue and an illness, so the fact that he's listed as probable for Tuesday is a sign he expects to suit up. He's been stuck in a cold stretch recently, averaging 5.0 points while shooting just 35.0 percent from the field over his last four appearances.
This appears to be precautionary for Gordon, who has now appeared in three straight games after missing time with the hamstring issue. Expect clarification of his availability as tipoff nears.
Jones is set to miss his fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain, and he has appeared in just one matchup since Dec. 23. With the 27-year-old forward on the shelf, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy are candidates for increased roles, especially if Saddiq Bey (hip) is downgraded from questionable to out. Jones' next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Nets.
Bey has been out of the lineup since Dec. 31 after picking up a hip injury, but the fact that he's being listed as questionable for Tuesday's action is a sign that he's nearing a return. The team should have another update on his availability shortly before tipoff.
Green hasn't played since Nov. 8 due to a right hamstring strain and remains without a concrete timetable for a return. While the 23-year-old shooting guard is expected to be re-evaluated soon, he should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Suns offer an update on his progress.
Bouyea continues to miss time while in the league's concussion protocol. His next chance to return will arrive Thursday in Detroit.
Connaughton was upgraded to questionable leading up to Monday's matchup, but he's since been ruled out while dealing with an illness. His next chance to take the court will arrive Thursday against the Lakers.
Cisse is trending in the right direction after initially being listed as questionable Monday due to a right shoulder sprain. The team should have official word on his availability closer to tipoff.
The Timberwolves are giving their franchise centerpiece Tuesday night off. Friday's showdown in Houston, which is the front end of a back-to-back, marks his next chance to play. With Edwards sitting out Tuesday, Bones Hyland and Mike Conley appear to be the most likely candidates to replace the superstar guard in the starting lineup.
Turner was a late addition to the injury report Monday afternoon. Depending on how he feels Tuesday, the center is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If that happens, the Bucks would likely lean more on Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims.
The star swingman sat out Sunday's loss to the Thunder, which was the second leg of the Heat's back-to-back set. If Powell needs to recover for another contest, Jaime Jaquez and Pelle Larsson would both see an increase in streaming appeal Tuesday.
Phillips is in position to be available for the first half of the Bulls' back-to-back set. The forward has been unable to surpass 15 minutes of action in six consecutive contests, making his fantasy value rather minimal at the moment.
Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so White will be held out for maintenance as per usual. Fantasy managers can assume that he will be back Wednesday to face the Jazz. As for Tuesday, Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones could be more involved in the backcourt.
In the absence of Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf), Holmes had started in each of Denver's previous five contests, but he averaged just 17.6 minutes per game while shooting 34.8 percent from the field during that stretch. Head coach David Adelman opted to shake things up Sunday, deploying Aaron Gordon as a small-ball starting center while Zeke Nnaji served as the primary backup and Holmes was removed from the rotation entirely. The Nuggets may not necessarily stick with Gordon as their starting center in every matchup while both Jokic and Valanciunas are sidelined, but the instability of Holmes' role will make it difficult to rely on him in the majority of fantasy leagues.
Alvarado has already missed three games in a row due to a left oblique strain, and the Pelicans seemingly want to give him even more time to get the issue resolved. While Alvarado remains sidelined, Jeremiah Fears should have a higher minutes floor as the Pelicans' starting point guard, and players such as Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens could also have longer leashes in the rotation.
For the first time in his 14 appearances with Santa Cruz, Cryer was deployed as a bench player, presumably because he was operating with a minutes restriction after a low back strain had kept him out of action since Dec. 21. Cryer signed a two-way deal with the Warriors shortly before suffering the injury but is still waiting to make his NBA debut. Even though he's healthy now, Cryer is likely to continue seeing most of his opportunities in the G League.
At 32 years old, in his ninth season, O'Neale is having his best year scoring the ball. He's averaging 10.5 points per game after never having averaged double-digit points in his career. He's converting nearly three triples per game and is a fixture in Phoenix's starting lineup. O'Neale can provide consistent three-point shooting and steals for fantasy managers.
Booker has played in 36 of Phoenix's 39 games this year, and he's failed to reach 20 points only nine times. Occasionally the 10th-year Kentucky product has a low-scoring night, but they're few and far between. Booker's assist production remained steady as his team cruised to a 19-point victory over Washington. He's also averaging a career-best 8.1 free throw attempts per game this year, so even on poor shooting nights Booker can find a way to be productive.
Back in action after a 13-game absence due to right heel bursitis, Williams was handed a small role in the Thunder rotation but filled out the stat sheet nicely during his limited time on the court. When Oklahoma City is at or near full strength, Williams will likely find it difficult to see his playing time climb much higher than what he received Sunday, but his diverse skill set makes him a worthy streaming option when the Thunder are without multiple regulars in the frontcourt. Williams owns career per-36-minute averages of 11.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.2 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks.
George struggled with his shooting touch versus Phoenix, sinking only two of his 10 shot attempts. It was only his second outing since returning from a seven-game absence due to a hip injury. For the season, George has been a consistent source of scoring, playmaking and defense. He's led the team in assists so far with an average of 4.9 per game. As he gets back in rhythm, expect his production to return to the pace set thus far.
Kispert made his team debut Sunday, coming off the bench alongside fellow Hawks newcomer CJ McCollum. The 26-year-old forward has made just three appearances since the start of December due to a hamstring strain, so it could be difficult to gauge how his role will look with his new squad until his restrictions are loosened.
Despite a lack of strong scoring, Green continues to find ways to chip in for fantasy managers. The veteran forward has averaged 8.8 points, 6.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 25.9 minutes per contest through five games this month thus far, shooting 45.7 percent from the floor.
For the third time this campaign, McDaniels recorded at least three blocks for the Timberwolves. He's in the midst of a stellar two-way season, posting averages of 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers across 38 regular-season contests.
Johnson continues to show promise as a rookie for the Wizards. He finished with 19 points against the Suns and is currently averaging 12.5 points per game for the season, which ranks seventh best among all rookies. He's doing so while playing just 24.1 minutes per game as the Wizards' rotation fluctuates from night to night. Over his last 15 games, he's scored double figures in all but two of those contests.
Gordon was listed as probable for this contest, but he moved into the starting lineup with a position change -- he operated as a small-ball center with Zeke Nnaji backing him up. Related to this, DaRon Holmes was a healthy scratch. Gordon is still managing some soreness in his hamstring, so a maintenance day could be on the table for one game of the upcoming back-to-back set Tuesday and Wednesday.
Westbrook distributed a team-high 10 assists, tallying his 12th double-double of 2025-26. The veteran floor general has averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest through six games this month so far, but he's shooting just 39.0 percent from the field.
Jackson continues to be a volatile fantasy asset for the Grizzlies despite consistent workloads and plenty of touches. Over his last seven outings, he ranks as a ninth-rounder in nine-category fantasy formats with averages of 18.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers in 32.6 minutes per contest.
Clifford's playing time is stable, with Malik Monk in and out of the lineup all season long, but Clifford's fantasy appeal remains very limited. The rookie first-rounder has scored in single digits in six straight contests, also failing to log at least three boards or two dimes in each of these appearances.
Wells has been very underwhelming for the Grizzlies in recent weeks. Over his last seven outings, he's shooting just 31.7 percent from the field with averages of 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.1 minutes per game.
Although Nic Claxton saw more minutes, Sharpe was far more effective off the bench for Brooklyn. It's worth mentioning that Claxton has been linked to moves elsewhere ahead of the trade deadline, and Sharpe's elevated play may make a transaction more likely.
Despite coming off the bench, the rookie big man flirted with what could've been his first career double-double. The door remains open for Caldwell to play meaningful minutes, with Domantas Sabonis (knee) still out, but Caldwell also has Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks as competitors for playing time behind Maxime Raynaud.
Although the Pelicans continue to struggle, Fears has been a bright spot for the Pelicans. Over his last four games, he's shooting 45.1 percent from the field with averages of 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per contest.
Walter was unable to finish out Sunday's 116-115 overtime win over Philadelphia due to the injury, and he'll need at least one game off to recover from the hip pointer. RJ Barrett (ankle) will also remain out and Brandon Ingram (thumb) is considered questionable, so the Raptors could have plenty of minutes up for grabs on the wing.
Gafford was a late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a bad sign in fantasy hoops. If Gafford is unable to give it a go, the Mavericks could lean heavily on Moussa Cisse (shoulder).
After tweaking his left ankle in Friday's loss to the Celtics, Barrett is now set to miss both ends of Toronto's back-to-back set. With Brandon Ingram (wrist) questionable to play, it's possible both Alijah Martin and Gradey Dick could work their way into the streaming mix Monday.
Poeltl was cleared for contact back on Jan. 5 and is trending in the right direction, but the Raptors haven't determined a target date for his return. For what it's worth, head coach Darko Rajakovic said Sunday that Poeltl is without a definitive target date for a return, though that's not necessarily an indication that the veteran center has suffered a setback, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. With Poeltl out for another game, Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili will absorb most of the available minutes at center.
George was a late scratch Sunday against Toronto, and he remains day-to-day with knee soreness. He's been a little quiet in recent outings, posting averages of 15.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 34.3 minutes per contest over his last six games.
Ingram has missed the last two contests due to a right thumb sprain, but he's got a chance to play Monday. If the star swingman is unable to return to the floor, Jamal Shead, Collin Murray-Boyles Alijah Martin could all have higher playing-time floors.
After getting the night off for maintenance Sunday against the Raptors, Embiid remains day-to-day with some left knee soreness. The 76ers tend to be cautious with Embiid, and they may see how he responds to warmups before a decision is made.
Since he had missed the Trail Blazers' previous 27 games due to a right calf strain, Holiday was eased back into the mix with a sub-20-minute bench role. Aside from a 0-for-3 showing from inside the arc, Holiday was productive during his time on the court. After averaging 33.3 minutes per game while starting in each of Portland's first 12 contests, Holiday should eventually move back to the top unit, though it could take a handful of games before his playing-time restriction is lifted.
Highsmith is still waiting to make his Nets debut while he continues to recover from Aug. 8 surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. At the time he suffered the injury, Highsmith was projected to require an 8-to-10-week recovery period, but he experienced renewed swelling in his knee shortly before the start of the regular season that prompted the Nets to push his timeline back further. Highsmith was scheduled to be re-evaluated in late December, but the Nets haven't provided any sort of concrete update regarding where he stands in his rehab program.
Despite the loss, Knox recorded his fifth double-double of the season and extended his streak of draining multiple threes to 11. In 22 G League appearances, Knox is averaging 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.9 threes across 31.9 minutes.
Miller led the team in minutes and was efficient from the field, but the Bulls were not able to get past Noblesville. In 19 G League appearances, Miller is averaging 17.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 threes across 33.8 minutes.
Slawson paced the team's second unit in scoring and recorded his 11th game with at least 20 points. On the season, Slawson is averaging 20.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.6 blocks and 2.0 threes across 33.4 minutes.
Thompson made his Noblesville debut Sunday, showing that he can contribute on an NBA roster despite falling out of Indiana's rotation. Thompson's nine triples were also a season high, as he only hit as many as six in a game with the Skyforce.
Despite leading the team in scoring, Dickinson turned the ball over seven times. There was no real bright spot for the shorthanded Squadron, and the team will look to turn the page in a rematch against the Raptors 905 on Tuesday.
Carton was one of five inactive players for the Squadron, leaving them with just an eight-man rotation. Carton's next opportunity to play would be Tuesday in a rematch against the Raptors 905.
Key paced the team in scoring despite likely being pulled early due to the blowout nature of the game. Key was able to build upon his 26-point performance Thursday against the Noblesville Boom, stringing together consecutive 25-point games.
With the Knicks welcoming Josh Hart (ankle) back from an eight-game absence and feeding him 31 minutes in his return, no playing time was left over for Kolek, who fell out of the rotation for the first time since Nov. 19. Kolek's playing time had already been trending down heading into Sunday, as he played fewer than 20 minutes in each of the previous eight contests and shot a woeful 33.3 percent from the field over that stretch.
While Sarr and the other starters did not log as many minutes due to the blowout nature of the game, he was still very effective on both ends of the court. In addition to recording his season high in scoring, Sarr also tied his season high in three-pointers made.
Konchar was available for the Grizzlies for the first time since Dec. 7 after completing his recovery from surgery to address a torn UCL in his left thumb. He was held out for the entirety of the first half before he entered the rotation for a brief stretch in the third quarter. Though Konchar is a strong defender who's capable of guarding multiple positions, he'll likely be at risk of falling out of the rotation once the Grizzlies get one or more of their five other injured players (Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen and Ty Jerome) back in action.
Just a day after giving the Pistons a near double-double in his first time being a part of the rotation, Smith returned to Detroit's G League affiliate on Sunday, where his 19 points were enough to help the Cruise past the Salt Lake City Stars. Smith will likely continue to split time between the Pistons and Cruise as long as Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (illness) remain sidelined.
Akins posted an all-around effort Sunday, which was crucial to the Cruise edging out Salt Lake City. In 24 G League appearances, Akins is averaging 18.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.1 threes across 34.5 minutes.
Klintman tied to pace the team in scoring and made all four of his three-point attempts. In nine G League appearances, Klintman is averaging 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, two steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.3 threes on a blistering 45.7 percent clip across 22.1 minutes.
Bailey, who has missed seven of Utah's past eight games, was able to shed his questionable tag for this contest. He's not quite 100 percent yet, and he's likely to remain under some restrictions for the time being.
Nurkic is set to return from a two-game absence, and it's possible he faces some restrictions. With this news, Kevin Love will likely shift back to the bench for Utah. Over his last 12 appearances, Nurkic has averaged 14.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 threes and 0.9 steals over 27.9 minutes per game.
Tshiebwe did not shoot the ball particularly well but crashed the boards again, recording his third performance with at least 20 rebounds. Tshiebwe has double-doubled all but four times this season and is averaging 13.3 points, 15.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes.
Williams will miss his second game in a row Monday, but he remains day-to-day. Fortunately for Brooklyn, Michael Porter will be back in action after getting some maintenance Sunday against Memphis.
Powell is back off the injury report after getting some maintenance Sunday against the Grizzlies. The rookie is averaging 16.6 minutes per contest over his last two appearances.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the rookie will get a breather while he receives maintenance for the foot injury that cost him time earlier in the campaign. During Sunday's 103-98 loss to the Grizzlies, Demin produced seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, one rebound and one turnover in 28 minutes. Nolan Traore and Tyrese Martin will likely operate as the Nets' primary ball handlers Monday.
Thomas will receive a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set after he recorded nine points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 103-98 loss to the Grizzlies. Since returning from a 20-game absence due to a hamstring strain in late December, Thomas has appeared in seven games for the Nets but has yet to play more than 25 minutes in any of those contests.
Porter is set to return after getting a maintenance day Sunday against the Grizzlies for the front end of the back-to-back set. With several teams in pursuit of Porter ahead of the trade deadline, the Nets will likely handle the forward with caution.
With Norman Powell (back) sidelined, Larsson drew his 19th start of the season and delivered another solid performance in Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old forward has scored at least 16 points in eight of his 19 starts. In 31 games this season, he is averaging 9.4 points, 3.2 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.1 threes and 0.6 steals over 22.2 minutes per contest.
Kuzma, who has been linked to trades elsewhere due to his salary size, continues to struggle for the Bucks. Over his last seven outings, he's shooting 51.9 percent from the field, but his usage is down with averages of 9.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.8 minutes per contest.
Chapero notched just his second double-digit scoring affair of the season and ended up leading the team with a plus-14 point differential. Chapero has been in and out of the starting lineup, but with four consecutive starts, it appears he will continue to hold down the center position among the first unit for the foreseeable future.
After a tough December, Green is beginning to turn the corner for Milwaukee. Over his last three outings, the sharpshooter is hitting 56.5 percent from the field for averages of 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.3 three-pointers in 33.9 minutes per contest.
Armstrong tied the team lead in shot attempts despite coming off the bench, but his 20 points were crucial to beating the Charge. Armstrong also recorded his first 20-point game since Nov. 15 and has seen the court for at least 27 minutes in consecutive contests, indicating he may be in line for a larger role off the bench in the future.
Omier posted an impressive stat line, which included leading the team with 28 points on unreal efficiency, but his two-way efforts were not enough to propel the Charge to victory. On the season, Omier is averaging 17.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks across 27.9 minutes.
Williams delivered one of his most efficient scoring performances of the season in Sunday's win over the Heat, matching a season high with a 69.2 percent shooting mark from the field. The 24-year-old forward notched his 11th multi-steal game of the season and has put up his standard numbers through six contests in January, averaging 18.7 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.
While Hayes was very inefficient from the field, he found other ways to contribute and stuffed the stat sheet despite coming off a lower-body injury in a close loss to the shorthanded Legends. In 15 G League appearances, Hayes is averaging 25.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.6 threes across 32.3 minutes.
Dainja provided quality minutes off the bench for the Skyforce, but his team was not able to win against the Remix. In 23 G League appearances, Dainja is averaging 12.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks across 21.1 minutes.
In Sunday's loss to the Thunder, Wiggins notched his ninth 20-point performance of the season while knocking down seven threes, his most since Dec. 3, 2022. The 30-year-old forward entered Sunday's game with only one 20-point game over the last 16 contests, although it wasn't all positive for the 2014 No. 1 overall pick, as Wiggins also matched a career high with six turnovers. Wiggins is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks over 28.5 minutes per contest in six games to begin January.
While Hinson did not have his best shooting night by any means, cooling off from his 40-point explosion Friday, he was still able to contribute to the Remix getting the win. On the season, Hinson is averaging 25.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 4.0 threes across 32.5 minutes.
