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It’s unclear why Taylor won’t be with the team for the game, but his absence won’t have much of an impact on the team’s rotation.

This is the first leg of a back-to-back for New York, with the second game coming in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The 76ers have been a far more competitive team than Indiana this year, so they want to ensure Robinson is available for that game. Ariel Hukporti should fill out the reserve minutes behind Karl-Anthony Towns against the Pacers.

Anunoby has missed the Knicks’ last two games, with Landry Shamet replacing him in the starting lineup for Sunday’s win over the Pacers. If Anunoby can’t play on Tuesday, either Shamet or Mohamed Diawara would receive the starting nod. Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Knicks, who visit the 76ers on Wednesday.

One day after it was reported that Tatum had begun controlled 5-on-5 scrimmaging with members of the Celtics’ coaching staff, he will participate in portions of the Maine Celtics’ practice on Monday afternoon. Rookies Hugo González and Amari Williams were also sent to the G League affiliate, conceivably to provide some competition during the session. Tatum still does not have a return timeline, but being assigned to the G League for practice is a significant development. He’ll be re-assigned to the Celtics after Monday’s practice. If Tatum is sitting on your league’s waiver wire, pick him up and stash him in an IL slot.

Furphy was injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, as he landed awkwardly after finishing a dunk. The second-year wing was taken back to the locker room via wheelchair, and an MRI on Monday confirmed fears that he’d suffered a torn ACL. Furphy started 21 of the 35 games he appeared in this season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes. His absence opens up minutes for multiple players, most notably Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.

Due to a sore left ankle, Carter was added to the Magic injury report following pregame shootaround. If he’s unable to play against the Bucks, Orlando could go one of two ways. Starting Goga Bitadze would ensure that a true center is in the lineup. However, with Franz Wagner (ankle) available and Milwaukee’s Myles Turner spending more time on the perimeter than in the post, Orlando could also go small with its starting lineup.

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.