NBA Player News

After an inefficient 15-point effort against the Lakers on Sunday, Wiggins rebounded with a solid offensive showing against the Clippers. He shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line in the 120-119 victory. However, the production was limited outside of points and three-pointers. The good news for fantasy managers is that Wiggins’ output has been respectable outside of free-throw percentage, as he’s making just 57.9 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Wggins is a top-100 player.

Middleton is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks for injury management reasons. His return means Justin Champagnie will head back to the bench, losing his streaming value in the process.

Coulibaly will miss a third straight game as he recovers from a left calf contusion suffered during Washington’s November 5 loss to the Celtics. Rookie Tre Johnson has replaced him in the starting lineup and should retain that role, making him a player worth considering in deep leagues.

While his sore left knee has been an issue for a few games, LeVert is good to go for Sunday’s game. He offers limited fantasy upside coming off the bench, even with Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart both out due to ankle injuries.

Stewart, who sprained his ankle during Friday’s win over the Nets, was initially doubtful for Sunday. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, as Tobias Harris is also out with a sprained ankle. Ron Holland started the second half of Friday’s victory, making him the likely candidate to fill the void on Sunday.

Since Ja Morant and Cam Spencer are available, Small’s absence will not impact the Grizzlies’ rotation or fantasy basketball. He should already be on the waiver wire in all leagues.

Aldama is good to go after initially being listed as questionable with a left shoulder issue that’s been a problem recently. He’ll take on his usual role off the bench, providing late-round fantasy value behind starter Jaren Jackson Jr.

Reaves is managing a mild strain of his right groin and has missed the last three games. His status impacts Jake LaRavia the most, as he’ll remain in the starting lineup until Reaves is available to play. Fantasy managers who are streaming LaRavia should hold onto him until it’s clear that Reaves can play.

Sexton missed the Hornets’ most recent game with a neck injury, but he’s good to go for Monday. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) still out, Sexton should return to the starting lineup, pushing Tre Mann to the bench.

Bridges is dealing with back spasms, which is why he is on the injury report for Monday night. He’s yet to miss a game this season, and Bridges not playing would leave a sizable hole in the Hornets’ rotation. Pat Connaughton may figure more prominently in the rotation after playing 10 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Heat, but he would not be worth streaming.

Ball has missed the last three games with a right ankle impingement, and he’ll miss a fourth on Monday. Tre Mann started Friday’s loss to the Heat, but that was due to Collin Sexton also being out. With Sexton absent from the Hornets’ injury report for Monday, he’ll likely replace Mann in the starting lineup.