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Finney-Smith is available after sitting out Friday’s win over the Pistons for injury maintenance. While the veteran forward’s availability allows Houston to expand its rotation, Finney-Smith won’t affect fantasy basketball.

Vučević and the Bulls saw their four-game win streak end on Monday, but that didn’t prevent the veteran center from finishing with a productive stat line. In 31 minutes, he was the only player in Monday’s game to secure double-digit rebounds. And with a handful of assists, Vučević finished as one of Chicago’s most productive passers. He made his usual contributions as a scorer, as well, allowing him to finish the night with a good amount of fantasy production.

Giddey came off the bench for the third straight game on Monday and logged one of his well-rounded performances that we’ve grown accustomed to. The fifth-year guard led the Bulls in assists and came within one point of being the third Bulls player to tally 20 points on Monday. Nonetheless, his scoring uptick against the Lakers was encouraging, considering the four-point performance he had against the Celtics on Saturday. As Giddey continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury, fantasy managers should expect him to round all the way back into form.

White was one of six Bulls players to score in double figures on Monday, with his total being the highest on the team. In addition to leading Chicago players in scoring, he also led them in three-pointers and was second in assists on the evening. White has quietly scored the ball well over the past five games — in that time, he’s recorded over 20 points in each game, and is averaging 5.2 three-pointers. Although the Bulls’ winning streak was snapped at four games on Monday, White should continue to play a prominent role and serve as a versatile scorer going forward.

Hachimura recorded one of his best games of January, scoring over 20 points for the first time since early November. The points came from efficient jump shooting and strong contributions from the three-point line. And although Hachimura didn’t make much noise in any other areas of the game, his scoring output on Monday should serve as another encouraging sign that the seventh-year forward has found his rhythm on offense again, having now totaled 40 points over the past two games. His production will be useful for the Lakers going forward, as they look to extend their winning streak to three games on Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

James played a solid game on Monday. He scored above his season average and was solid on the glass. His assist total was lower than usual, however, which brought down his fantasy production. While James has slowed down some in his 23rd NBA season, he’s still a reliable performer on a nightly basis, with the potential to contribute consistently across most statistical categories.

Grant’s point total was boosted by a 10-of-15 night at the foul line, with the 15 attempts being the most in a game for him since he put up 19 in a November 24 win over the Bucks. However, after an excellent start to the season, Grant’s fantasy value has slipped since he returned from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for 14 games. The Trail Blazers’ forward is ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats since returning on January 15. Like Jrue Holiday, Grant’s minutes are being restricted, but he has logged 27 minutes in each of his last two appearances.

Of the 13 games that Portland has played in January, Camara has reached double figures in 11 of them. And his season average of 13.1 points per game is a career-high for the third-year forward, who finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line on Monday. Over the past two weeks, Camara has shot 49.3 percent from the field, providing top-100 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats.

Playing in Boston for the first time since being traded to Portland this past offseason, Holiday received a hero’s welcome on Monday. And while his playing time remains restricted, the veteran guard recorded a complete stat line in 24 minutes of action. Since returning from a strained calf, Holiday’s most significant issues with his fantasy value have been his minutes and foul shooting. Over the past two weeks, he’s shot 57.1 percent from the line on 1.2 attempts per game. However, there shouldn’t be too much concern, given he’s making 81.3 percent of his attempts on the season.

After reaching double figures in each of Portland’s first four games of 2026, Clingan has done so just three times in the last nine. The second-year center failed to do so on Monday, but he offered excellent production in the rebound and blocked shot categories. Despite the decreased scoring output, Clingan’s fantasy value hasn’t suffered too much because of what he brings to the table in other areas. Tuesday’s game against the Wizards may prove to be a better matchup for the 7-foot-2 pivot.

With Luka Garza (ankle) unavailable, Williams remained in the Celtics’ rotation on Monday. And this matchup led to the rookie playing more than starter Neemias Queta (four points, four rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot), who logged 22 minutes to Williams’ 26. Following the game, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla cited Williams’ abilities as a screener as one of the reasons for his increased playing time. The rookie’s recent increase in playing time won’t significantly affect redraft leagues. Still, dynasty league managers should keep an eye on him, even if Williams is on a two-way deal.