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Per Shams, Detroit is preparing to offer Monty Williams in the range of $10 million per year to take over as head coach. Despite the Pistons being in the middle of a rebuild they do have some strong foundational pieces including Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey. Williams, the 2022 Coach of The Year, held a 194-115 record in four seasons with the Suns, leading them to the NBA Finals in 2021. He was dismissed earlier this month after an unceremonious second-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.

Grimes is a very late addition to the injury report and could leave plenty of minutes available off the bench. Justin Edwards should be in line for an extended role if Grimes ends up missing this game, though his upside for fantasy managers will be limited.

Knecht was absent from the initial injury report released by the Lakers on Sunday evening. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially in the aftermath of the Lakers’ acquisition of Luke Kennard. Knecht should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.

Ayton came into the day with a probable tag, so his availability isn’t a surprise. He’ll return following a one-game absence which should send Jaxson Hayes back to the bench. Ayton will have his work cut out for him against a jumbo Thunder frontcourt featuring Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Mathurin and Jackson were dealt to LA as part of the trade that sent Ivica Zubac to the Pacers, and both will be available to debut for their new team against Houston. Mathurin could join the starting lineup immediately or, at the very least, operate as a microwave scorer off the bench. Jackson figures to see backup minutes at center behind Brook Lopez. Mathurin is worth rostering in standard fantasy leagues, but Jackson is not.

Tate will return following a two-game absence, but his availability isn’t consequential in the world of fantasy hoops, as he’s averaging just 8.2 minutes per game this season.

Proctor’s availability is in question after a late addition to the injury report, but his availability won’t lead to any actionable advice for fantasy managers. The rookie out of Duke is averaging just 10.5 minutes per game in Cleveland’s crowded backcourt.

Richard is a late addition to Monday’s injury report, which puts his status in question against Memphis. Richard’s absence could free up additional playing time for the likes of De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II.

Sabonis will sit out for a third straight game, and it’s unclear if he’ll return prior to the All-Star break. Until Sabonis returns. more minutes will be available for rookies Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell. Both are worth a look as potential “silly season” standouts.

Johnson is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn’t bode well for his availability against Minnesota. If the do-it-all forward is sidelined, more minutes could open up for Mouhamed Gueye and Jock Landale.

Love’s absence isn’t meaningful now that Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the roster. Kyle Filipowski may see a few extra minutes behind Jusuf Nurkić, but Filipowski isn’t worth a look while competing for minutes in a crowded Utah frontcourt.