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Anfernee Simons

POR Shooting Guard #1

Anfernee Simons (torn UCL, right thumb) went through most of practice on Monday.

Malcolm Brogdon reportedly said that Simons looked good during practice, so his return may not be far off. When he returns, he’ll take back over as the team’s starting shooting guard. He hasn’t played since October, so the rotation looks a bit different. That could end up pushing Shaedon Sharpe or Toumani Camara to the bench, unless it happens this week, in which case he would just fill in for Jerami Grant (concussion protocol).
Andre Jackson Jr.

MIL Shooting Guard #44

Andre Jackson Jr. (lower back spasms) is questionable to play against the Knicks on Tuesday.

Jackson Jr. missed their last game, and with Pat Connaughton out, MarJon Beauchamp so the majority of the perimeter bench minutes, with AJ Green having a few minutes sprinkled in as well. With Connaughton out again, Jackson Jr.'s availability should have an impact on how many minutes Beachamp sees, but it shouldn’t really affect fantasy basketball.
Pat Connaughton

MIL Small Forward #24

Pat Connaughton (right ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Tuesday’s game against New York.

Connaughton will miss his third straight game on Tuesday, which means that MarJon Beauchamp should continue to play the majority of the wing minutes off the bench. Depending on Andre Jackson Jr.'s availability (questionable due to back spasms), either AJ Green or Jackson will see a few minutes as well.
Chris Duarte

SAC Shooting Guard #3

Chris Duarte (left knee soreness) has been ruled out for Monday’s matchup with New Orleans.

Duarte had been starting in place of Keegan Murray, but with Murray back in the lineup on Saturday, Duarte was a healthy scratch. His absence for Monday’s In-Season Tournament game will not impact fantasy basketball.
Jerami Grant

POR Power Forward #9

Jerami Grant entered the NBA’s concussion protocol after exiting early from their game on Saturday.

Grant will likely be sidelined for the week, since every team only plays two games. He’ll certainly be out Wednesday, though there is a chance he is able to play on Friday. Matisse Thybulle should take his spot in the starting unit and provide some triples and defensive production.
Jordan McLaughlin

MIN Point Guard #6

Jordan McLaughlin (right MCL sprain) was able to practice on Monday and could return by the end of the week or next week.

McLaughlin sprained his MCL in November and was given a four week timetable for his return. This lines up perfectly, and it shouldn’t be long before he is back on the court. Shake Milton has been the backup point guard behind Mike Conley, but McLaughlin should see at least a few of those minutes when he’s healthy.
Dean Wade

CLE Power Forward #32

Caris LeVert (left knee injury management) missed practice on Monday while Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) was able to practice.

Both players missed Saturday’s game against the Pistons, which allowed Georges Niang and Isaac Okoro to see the majority of the bench minutes. Wade seems to have a better chance of playing on Wednesday against the Magic, which would cut into the minutes of Niang and Okoro.
Joe Harris

DET Shooting Guard #31

According to Pistons beat writer Omari Sankofa II, Joe Harris “is ramping up but hadn’t done any 5-on-5, and is still a ways away from returning.”

Harris’ availability is of little concern to fantasy managers, especially with Bojan Bogdanovic back in action. Fantasy managers who weren’t content to let Harris sit on the waiver wire should treat this as a wake-up call and drop him.
Kristaps Porzingis

BOS Power Forward #8

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kristaps Porzingis could return Thursday if the Celtics beat the Pacers on Monday.

The Celtics face the Pacers in Indiana on Monday in the In-Season Tournament quarterfinals, but if Boston wins, Woj reports that KP could be back for Thursday’s semifinal matchup in Las Vegas. Until Porzingis is back, expect Al Horford to remain in the starting lineup. He and Derrick White have been productive with Porzingis out and should continue to put up strong numbers in his absence.
Kelly Oubre Jr.

PHI Small Forward #9

Kelly Oubre was back at practice Monday and will play Wednesday against the Wizards, according to Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey.

Oubre will return from an 11-game absence, which should push Nic Batum back to the bench. Batum and Danuel House - who were both back at practice Monday - should all see fewer minutes with Oubre back in action. Oubre averaged 29 minutes per contest in eight appearances with the 76ers this season.

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