Gary Harris picks up player option for 2026-27

Nembhard will sit out the second game of Indiana’s back-to-back with a stiff neck. His absence opens up a spot in the Pacers’ starting lineup, with Kelly Oubre Jr. being a potential replacement. Nembhard’s absence may also result in more minutes for Quenton Jackson.

Flagg is good to go after a left shoulder injury suffered on Friday sidelined him for Saturday’s loss to the Spurs. His return will bump Zaccharie Risacher to the bench.

Claxton injured his hamstring in early October, missing the entire preseason and Chicago’s first three regular-season games. He completed an individual workout on Monday, and the hope is that the Bulls’ center can resume practicing with the team next week. Jalen Smith should remain the starting center until Claxton is healthy enough to play.

Head Coach Dusty May said Flagg is expected to play Monday vs. the Heat, but it will be a game-time decision after suffering a shoulder sprain against the Pacers.

Cardwell strained his left calf late in the preseason and hasn’t played in any of the Kings’ regular-season games. He’ll miss another week before being re-evaluated, and the Kings will remain down three frontcourt contributors for now. In addition to Cardwell, the Kings are without Keegan Murray (ankle) and Maxime Raynaud (knee). That has opened the door for Jonathan Mogbo to play rotation minutes off the bench.

Wallace had already been ruled out for Monday’s game following an early exit on Sunday, but it now appears the injury is going to keep him sidelined a while longer. The hits just keep coming for OKC, with Jalen Williams (leg) set to have surgery as well. Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain will both take on significant roles until Wallace and/or Williams return.

The center has progressed well, but remains sidelined for at least another two weeks. Raynaud is recovering from a right patellar subluxation sustained on Oct. 10.

Added to the Hornets’ injury report late Monday morning, Reid will play against the Wizards. He’ll take on his usual role in the Hornets’ starting five, so those rostering Reid need to ensure that he’s in their active lineups.

Williams’s injury was gruesome, and this diagnosis confirms it. General manager Sam Presti said a timeline will be provided following the surgery, but at this time, it’s unclear exactly how long he’ll be out. However, given the severity, it’s safe to say it will be a lengthy absence for him. Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell should both take on larger roles with Cason Wallace (shoulder) set to undergo surgery as well.

Murray was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies due to left ankle capsulitis. Precious Achiuwa moved into the starting lineup, finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and three blocks in 39 minutes. He’s a worthwhile pickup while Murray sits, but fantasy managers will likely take a hit in free-throw percentage.