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Barnes is available after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll take on his usual role within the Raptors’ starting lineup, with Ja’Kobe Walter missing out on a potential spot start.

Vassell was a late scratch and missed Saturday’s win over the Pacers with a hamstring injury, but will return after a one-game absence. Harrison Barnes will likely return to the bench with Vassell back in the starting lineup.

Monday’s absence will mark the second straight for the second-year guard out of California. In his sophomore season, Tyson has taken a major leap, becoming one of the NBA’s more consistent three-point shooters. He’s also scoring 13.1 points and pulling down 5.1 rebounds per contest. Sam Merrill, Max Strus, and Keon Ellis should each see plenty of opportunities while Tyson is sidelined.

Embiid, who last appeared in a game on February 26, has been working his way back from a strained oblique. According to 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, the 7-footer was on the court for pregame shootaround and some individual drills ahead of Monday’s game against the Thunder. Embiid will go through another workout on Tuesday, with intensity ramped up, before he’s re-evaluated. Adem Bona has served as the starting center on most nights in Embiid’s absence, with Andre Drummond providing depth off the bench.

Johnson is set to miss another game with a shoulder injury as he’s been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies. Mouhamed Gueye moved into the starting lineup for Saturday’s win over the Warriors and had 16 points and four three-pointers. Gueye figures to get another start with Johnson sidelined.

Proctor has missed Cleveland’s last ten games with a strained right quad. If he’s cleared to return on Tuesday, the rookie guard is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.

Allen last appeared in a game on March 3, and that won’t change on Tuesday. Evan Mobley’s fantasy ceiling has been raised with him being the lone big man in the Cavaliers’ starting lineup.

Shamet, who exited Friday’s win over the Nets after banging knees with an opposing player, will miss a second consecutive game. Josh Hart (knee) returned to the lineup on Sunday and is off the injury report; he’ll take on his usual starting duties. Mohamed Diawara should once again absorb most of the minutes that would normally go to Shamet.

While included on the Hornets’ injury report due to a sore lower back, Knueppel’s probable tag suggests that he’ll ultimately play. If he doesn’t play, Coby White and Josh Green are likely to absorb the minutes that would normally go to the Rookie of the Year candidate.

Salaün, who last appeared in a game on March 3, remains sidelined by a strained left calf. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the second-year forward is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.