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Even for a summer league game, this one was pretty strange for the Bucks. Only three players (MarJon Beauchamp, Chris Livingston and Andre Jackson Jr.) played more than 20 minutes. Beauchamp, who has been on fire this summer, was held scoreless on five shot attempts. Wigginton was the only player to score in double figures, and the team only managed to score 71 points. It’s unlikely that any of these players are part of Milwaukee’s rotation next season, but this game certainly doesn’t help anyone’s case.

Curry played 28 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves, scoring 26 points. His absence for Monday’s rematch means the Warriors will rely heavily on Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield, with the latter possibly moving into the starting lineup. All three should be rostered for Monday’s action.

Trent, who was not available for Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, has been out of the Bucks’ rotation recently. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf strain likely changes that, but there’s no need to add Trent immediately. Watch his playing time and production on Tuesday before making that call.

Green did not play in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, so Gary Harris made a spot start. While he may remain in the rotation, Harris is unlikely to provide the production needed to impact fantasy basketball. As for Green, he’s worth picking up since the Bucks need scoring with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined.

Absent from the initial injury report for Monday, Boucher is now questionable to play. He hasn’t appeared in a game since November 23, so the forward’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Celtics’ rotation.

Minott is available to make his first appearance in a game since January 3. However, his presence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh are healthy.

Garza’s absence on Monday will open up key frontcourt minutes off the bench. The fifth-year pro has been a key member of the Celtics’ rotation and is enjoying a career-best season. His minutes could be dispersed to Amari Williams, Neemias Queta, and Josh Minott.

Queta was initially questionable for Monday’s game due to an illness that he’s been dealing with over the last few games. With Luka Garza (ankle) out, the Celtics may turn to Amari Williams to serve as Queta’s backup, but the starter should play enough to provide solid fantasy value.

Garland has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Magic, but was on the floor earlier in the day, according to Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, who also declined to comment on whether or not Garland will play in Cleveland’s upcoming five-game west coast road trip. The seventh-year pro has had a tough time staying healthy this season, having only appeared in 26 games thus far. Yet his return to the floor is noteworthy and could be seen as encouraging news for fantasy basketball managers.

Porter Jr. is set to miss his third straight game after injuring his oblique against the Hawks on January 19. The versatile combo guard has been limited to 23 games thus far, thanks to various injuries. While he is sidelined, Ryan Rollins will remain in the starting point guard position, taking on primary ball-handling and playmaking responsibilities. Cole Anthony should continue seeing quality minutes and opportunities off the bench.