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Dennis Smith Jr.

BKN Point Guard #4

Dennis Smith Jr. is out for Monday’s matchup with Sacramento due to an upper back contusion.

DSJ will be on the sidelines for a second straight game, and with Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) also out, Cam Thomas and Spencer Dinwiddie should handle a majority of the minutes in the backcourt.
Daniel Theis

LAC Center #10

Daniel Theis is off the injury report ahead of Monday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Theis has been productive as of late with averages of 10.0 points, 7.5 boards and 2.5 blocks across his last two outings. After one game on the sidelines, he should see minutes in the high-teens or low-20s in his first game back, and he’s got a highly favorable matchup against a shorthanded Blazers squad. The backup big man is worth a look in deeper leagues for his strong, per-minute rebounding and blocking abilities.
Malik Monk

SAC Shooting Guard #0

Malik Monk is questionable for Monday’s matchup with Brooklyn due to an illness.

Monk has been sizzling as of late, with averages of 18.8 points and 3.3 triples on 50.7/48.8/100 shooting splits across his last six games. If he’s unable to go, Davion Mitchell and Chris Duarte would be candidates to take on expanded roles against the Nets.
Jordan McLaughlin

MIN Point Guard #6

Jordan McLaughlin (right MCL sprain) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Pelicans.

While McLaughlin was cleared to play in Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, he did not play, with Shake Milton getting the backup point guard minutes. Regardless of what happens before Monday’s game, neither is worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
Matt Ryan

NOP Small Forward #37

Matt Ryan (right elbow soreness) will remain sidelined for Monday’s game against Minnesota.

This will be an 11th straight absence for Ryan, who was seeing consistent minutes before he injured his calf. He is now dealing with soreness in his elbow that has kept him on the sidelines. However, now that the team is healthier, Ryan won’t be part of their rotation when he is healthy, so his continued absence won’t impact fantasy basketball.
Jock Landale

HOU Center #2

Jock Landale (illness) is not on the injury report for Monday’s game against the Spurs.

Landale will be available to play on Monday after an illness sidelined him for Friday’s win over the Nuggets. He’ll take on his usual backup center role, with starting power forward Jabari Smith Jr. going back to playing all of his minutes at the four.
Luguentz Dort

OKC Shooting Guard #5

Luguentz Dort (left ankle sprain) is questionable to play against the Jazz on Monday.

Dort hasn’t missed a game yet this season, but if he does, Cason Wallace will likely slide into the starting unit. The rookie has been a solid rotation piece for them, but he doesn’t have a ton of upside statistically. Isaiah Joe will likely also see extended run off the bench and provide a handful of 3-pointers.
Dillon Brooks

HOU Shooting Guard #9

Dillon Brooks (illness) and Tari Eason (left lower leg soreness) are questionable for Monday’s game against the Spurs.

Brooks’ appearance on the injury report is more impactful, as he’s been a fixture in the starting lineup for the Rockets. He’s yet to miss a game this season, and an absence would open the door for Jae’Sean Tate to figure more prominently in the rotation. As for Eason, he’s missed time with the leg issue in the past. With Amen Thompson (ankle) set to return, the rookie can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Eason if he’s ruled out.
Lauri Markkanen

UTA Power Forward #23

Lauri Markkanen (left hamstring strain) and Walker Kessler (right foot soreness) have been ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Thunder.

Markkanen’s continued absence will allow Simone Fontecchio to remain in the starting unit. Kessler was able to play in their last game and moved back into the starting unit, but he has been ruled out for this one. Omer Yurtseven should slide back into the starting lineup, with Kelly Olynyk playing an extended role off the bench.
Chris Livingston

MIL Small Forward #7

Chris Livingston (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Bulls.

Livingston hasn’t been in the rotation when healthy, so this will not impact fantasy basketball.

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