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Porter led Brooklyn in scoring and narrowly missed what would've been his second double-double of the season en route to helping the Nets secure their first victory of the season. Porter continues to offer a strong combination of scoring, perimeter volume, and rebounding, making him a valuable fantasy contributor across all formats and one of Brooklyn's go-to options on offense alongside Julius Randle. Porter has scored at least 20 points in four of his six appearances so far.

Niederhauser remains unlikely to play a meaningful role in the short term following a seven-month recovery from foot surgery. The 23-year-old might instead make a phased return to action, possibly seeing limited minutes at some point in upcoming weeks and making some appearances in the G League. Last season, he averaged 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per regular-season game during his rookie year.

Ingram appears to be making steady progress after missing the opening run of the 2026-27 season through a partial Achilles tear, although it remains unclear when he'll be an option again for the Clippers and how quickly he'll regain playing time. Having worked with the G League squad Sunday, the versatile man is back with the main team, and his eventual return to action will restore a major piece of the rotation. However, while Ingram remains out, Darius Garland and Kris Dunn look set to carry most of the workload in upcoming contests.

Richardson struggled to establish an offensive rhythm, missing all four of his three-point attempts while contributing little outside of playmaking. His 26-minute workload provided opportunities, as he continues to start due to the absence of Jalen Suggs (knee), but his lack of production is concerning. Through four starts, Richardson is averaging just 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. His inconsistent shooting and modest statistical contributions make him difficult to trust outside deeper formats.

Wagner endured a difficult shooting performance but compensated with a career-high 12 assists, demonstrating his ability to generate fantasy value through playmaking while getting his teammates involved. His 40-minute workload and 20 field-goal attempts highlighted his substantial offensive responsibilities with Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) unavailable. Wagner's expanded facilitating role provides considerable upside, although his efficiency remains an important factor in his overall fantasy production. Through six games, he's shooting just 39.6 percent from the field and 19.4 percent of his threes.

Bane was Orlando's most effective perimeter scorer and has been on a tear lately, sinking at least four three-pointers in three of his last four appearances while shooting 44.7 percent from beyond the arc over that stretch. Bane has also scored at least 19 points three times in that span and should continue to play a prominent offensive role for a Magic team missing Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee).

Strus spent the weekend on assignment with San Diego as he continued to work in overcoming a partially torn plantar fascia that has prevented him from making his season debut. Following a considerable absence, he may initially play at the G League level, looking to get back on track before offering the NBA squad a reliable second-unit contributor of points and rebounds.

Garza made an efficient contribution in limited action, setting a new season-high mark in scoring while also putting up solid peripheral contributions in other categories. He's likely to remain the No. 3 center behind Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson, so even if he has solid contributions like Sunday's, his fantasy upside will remain close to minimal. His reserve role and modest playing time limit his fantasy reliability, making him more appealing in deeper leagues.

White has been underwhelming to start the season, and fantasy managers likely expected better numbers from the veteran combo guard. While White continues to see steady playing time above 30 minutes, reaching that mark in four of his six appearances, he has scored 15-plus points just twice. White's defensive activity and three-point shooting provide a useful foundation, but his scoring numbers are down compared to recent years -- he's averaging just 11.8 points per game, and that would be his lowest mark since joining the Celtics in the 2021-22 season.

Johnson has recorded just three minutes of NBA play this campaign as he continues to be constantly assigned to the G League side. Still, he may have an opportunity to add backup behind the primary options Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears in upcoming contests. While his value is limited in his current role, Johnson may be more active for the Squadron if he's assigned again when they open their G League season Nov. 8.

George didn't have his best shooting performance, but fantasy managers will gladly overlook it, given his excellent multi-category output. His eight assists and four combined defensive stats helped offset a relatively modest scoring total, while his 33-minute workload reinforced his importance alongside Jayson Tatum. George's versatility continues to provide a strong fantasy foundation even when his shot isn't falling consistently. In six appearances this season, George has averaged 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals per contest.

Isaac has been working on his rehabilitation from a significant knee injury and remains without a defined timeline to make his 2026-27 season debut. He was assigned to the G League club Sunday and recalled shortly after, presumably getting some practice with the affiliate team. Once he's healthy, Isaac could see minutes off the bench for Orlando.

The 19 points were actually second on the Lakers for the night, as Luka Doncic put the team on his back with a massive 45-point performance. Reaves has been plenty productive on his own to begin the season, averaging 23.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 36.0 minutes while shooting 52.0 percent from the floor and what would be a career-high 40.0 percent from three-point range.

It was the fifth-year center's second straight double-double, and the fifth time in seven games to begin his Lakers tenure that Kessler recorded multiple blocks. He's been healthy and productive so far for his new team, averaging 14.3 points, 9.9 boards, 2.9 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes while shooting 75.4 percent from the floor.

With Jakob Poeltl (shoulder) unavailable Sunday, Trayce Jackson-Davis got the start at center but played just nine minutes, and it was Battle who stepped up in the veteran's absence. The 20 points weren't just a season high -- it was the first time in six games the third-year forward has even scored in double digits, or attempted more than six FGs. Battle didn't see a significant increase in minutes with Poeltl out of the lineup, but if the Raptors' starting center misses more time, he could continue to see elevated usage.

Ejiofor practiced with the G League squad since Oct. 30 before being promoted back to the parent team, where he has played a limited role this season. The center may continue to move between the NBA and G League teams if he struggles to find a place in the Hawks' rotation, potentially seeing action with College Park to stay in competitive shape.

Making his fourth straight start in place of Kawhi Leonard (knee), Walter continued to offer the Raptors some valuable long-distance shooting. The third-year wing has drained at least three three-pointers in all four starts, and through six games to begin the season he's averaging a career-high 12.8 points and 2.8 threes a contest while shooting 41.5 percent from beyond the arc.

The veteran wing scored 20-plus points for the fifth time in six games to begin the season, as the absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee) has resulted in a little more shot volume for Barrett. During those six contests, Barrett's averaging 19.8 points, 6.2 boards, 4.2 assists and 1.5 threes, but those scoring numbers are dragged down by what would be a career-low 29.0 percent shooting from beyond the arc. He already seems to be turning things around on that front, however -- after going 1-for-11 from downtown in his first three games, Barrett is 8-for-20 (40.0 percent) in the last three contests.

The 26-year-old guard played more than 20 minutes for the second time in seven games so far this season, and both times the extra run has come while Stephen Curry (rest) wasn't in the lineup. In those two contests (one start), Williams has averaged 18.5 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals in 24.5 minutes, giving him some DFS appeal the next time Curry gets a night off.

The fourth-year guard set new season highs in boards and assists as he came within spitting distance of his first career triple-double. Podziemski has played only five of the Warriors' seven games so far due to back trouble, but he's been productive when on the court, averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 assists, 5.4 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.2 steals in 33.6 minutes and seeing career-high shot volume at 13.0 FG attempts and 6.4 three-point attempts per contest.

The six made three-pointers represented Melton's best performance from beyond the arc since the 2022-23 season, when he was with the Sixers. The 28-year-old guard was making his second start of the season, this one coming while Stephen Curry got the night off for the front half of a back-to-back. Through seven games this season, Melton is averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.3 minutes while shooting a sizzling 49.1 percent from the floor and 52.8 percent from long range.

The four made threes were a career high for Sanders, while the 16 points were a season high. The second-year forward has scored in double digits just twice in six games (one start) to begin the season, averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 threes in 23.2 minutes, but his role and usage figure to increase while Max Strus (foot) and Derrick Jones (knee) are on the shelf.

The 24 points were a season high for Hachimura, as were the four made three-pointers. The veteran forward is seeing career-high shot volume to begin his first campaign with the Clippers, but Sunday's performance was the first time in five games that he shot better than 50 percent from the floor. So far in 2026-27, Hachimura is averaging 13.4 points, 6.0 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes.

Swain was a late addition to the injury report Friday before being ruled out against the Celtics due to lower-back soreness. While he'll be available, the rookie isn't guaranteed minutes, having made only one 12-minute appearance during a 35-point loss in Boston over Chicago's first six games.

Barnes scored 10 of his team-high 29 points in the second quarter before adding another 15 in the second half, although he missed six of his 13 attempts from the charity stripe. Barnes has scored 20-plus points in five of six regular-season games and continues to carry the load in the absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee). Barnes is averaging 24.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 32.8 minutes per game this season.

Doncic set the tone early with a sensational first quarter, when he logged 16 points and four of his game-high six steals. He scored at least eight points in each of the next three quarters and also grabbed a season-high 15 boards en route to his second double-double of the 2026-27 campaign. Doncic has three games of 40-plus points this season and is averaging 37.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 5.8 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game.

Santos has been working through a knee injury that he picked up in preseason action in mid-October, and he was initially tagged as questionable for Sunday's game before being cleared to play. Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters after the game that the Warriors need "to get [Santos] right," so it's possible that the fifth-year forward is facing an extended absence beyond Monday's contest. Georges Niang and Al Horford both figure to see an uptick in playing time in Santos' absence.

It was only the second time through six regular-season games that Dunn scored in double digits. However, the veteran guard once again made more of an impact defensively and set a new career high in steals, one more than his previous best that he set Feb. 20, 2025, against the Bucks. Dunn is averaging 8.5 points, 5.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 steals over 29.7 minutes per game this season.

Lendeborg scored 24 of his game-high 37 points between the second and third quarters of Sunday's game, and he picked up the scoring responsibilities in the absence of Stephen Curry (rest). Sunday was Lendeborg's second game of 30-plus points, and he has scored at least 26 points in four of his last five outings. In that five-game span, he has averaged 25.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.2 threes over 32.0 minutes per contest. The rookie 11th-overall pick has given the Warriors exactly what they need on offense, especially in the absence of Jimmy Butler (knee), who is not expected to make his 2026-27 debut until the new calendar year.

Jones appeared to sustain the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and he'll be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Gradey Dick and Kobe Sanders are both in line for minutes the rest of the way in the absence of Jones, who will finish with nine points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes.

Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected late in the Hawks' 121-99 loss to New Orleans on Saturday for intentionally elbowing Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. Without the rookie on the floor, head coach Quin Snyder will presumably divide the minutes between Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Aaron Wiggins and CJ McCollum.

Nembhard earned his sixth start of the season and handled the lead guard duties due to Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) still being sidelined. Nembhard now has two consecutive 20-plus-point outings and has connected on at least four three-pointers in three of his last four games. The Pacers will continue to rely on the 26-year-old to run the offense for as long as Haliburton is out.

Jackson-Davis will earn his first start of the season due to Jakob Poeltl being a late scratch due to a shoulder injury. Collin Murray-Boyles will likely see an uptick in minutes off the bench as well.

Poeltl was a confirmed starter Sunday. However, a shoulder injury will keep him off the floor versus the Lakers. Without Poeltl, Trayce Jackson-Davis will enter the starting lineup.

Niang earns his second start of the season, with Gui Santos heading to the bench. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will get the night off to rest, meaning Niang should see more usage and opportunities after coming off the bench during Friday's 112-95 win over the Lakers.

Randle played well enough Sunday to lead Brooklyn to its first win of the 2026-27 campaign. The 31-year-old veteran wasn't efficient overall, though he still shot over 40.0 percent from deep for the fourth time as a Net. In six regular-season appearances, Randle is now averaging 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists across 34.0 minutes per contest. While he has been productive, he has had trouble taking care of the ball, committing 4.2 turnovers per game.

Bassey will start in place of Draymond Green (rest), who will take the first night of Golden State's back-to-back set off. Bassey played nine minutes off the bench in Friday's 112-95 win over the Lakers, but he should earn a much larger role versus the Clippers and offers solid streaming appeal.

Santos carried an injury designation ahead of this contest but was cleared to suit up. However, he will come off the bench for the third time this season after most recently starting in Friday's 112-95 win over the Lakers.

With Stephen Curry (rest) taking the first night of Golden State's back-to-back off, Melton will enter the starting lineup alongside Brandin Podziemski in the backcourt.

Sorber has yet to appear in a game for the Thunder after the franchise selected him with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He's still without a clear timetable to return to the court and is considered week-to-week, but the injury-riddled Oklahoma City roster can use any help it can get.

McCain has appeared in 96 regular-season games for the 76ers and Oklahoma City since entering the league in 2024. In those appearances, he has averaged 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 19.8 minutes per contest. The 22-year-old was an early favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award in 2024-25, though a knee injury prematurely ended his season. He was expected to play a prominent role off the bench for the Thunder throughout the 2026-27 campaign. However, with Oklahoma City down Chet Holmgren (knee), Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder), McCain has been seeing the floor as a starter. That should continue moving forward, so he could be in line for his best year to date.

Strus continues to progress in his recovery from a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot suffered in the Clippers' preseason opener. He'll keep working with the G League affiliate and will likely play his first minutes of the season there before he's cleared to return to the NBA level.

After being listed as probable to suit up, Santos is active for his second straight contest following a one-game absence due to left knee tendinitis. He should start and earn his typical 20-25 minutes as the Warriors aim to win their fourth in a row.

Hardaway is dealing with a personal issue and is in danger of missing his first game of the 2026-27 campaign. If he can't suit up Monday in Los Angeles, Dru Smith and Nikola Jovic should see more minutes.

Following a quiet showing in Friday's 121-114 win over Toronto, da Silva erupted for his first double-double of the season Sunday. The 23 points and 10 rebounds were season highs for the 25-year-old, while the boards matched a career high he recorded back in January of 2025. Orlando will continue to rely on da Silva's production off the bench while Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) remain sidelined.

Black tied Tristan da Silva for the team lead in scoring, while the former accounted for more than half of Orlando's 19 free-throw attempts in the loss. It was good to see Black attacking the rim with his three-point shot not falling, and his eight boards also represented a season high. He'll continue to be a focal point for the Magic on both sides of the ball for as long as Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) remain out.

Tatum went back to the locker room after bumping heads with Jamal Cain in the first quarter, but the Celtics' superstar was able to return and recorded his third 30-plus point outing of the season. Tatum made another massive impact from the charity stripe, attempting 17 or more free throws for the second time in 2026-27, and has now dished out at least six assists in every contest. His struggles from beyond the arc continued, however, but he'll continue providing contributions across the board as the unquestioned leader in Boston.

Jones has yet to play during the 2026-27 campaign due to bilateral hamstring issues. He should be considered day-to-day, meaning his next opportunity to get on the floor will come Wednesday versus Toronto.

Diallo made his only appearance of the 2026-27 campaign in the 96-84 Opening Night loss to Oklahoma City. Since then, he has missed the Nuggets' last four games. While the personal issue that contributed to his absence has seemingly been resolved, a right wrist sprain may keep him off the floor for the fifth time this season.

Cardwell has yet to appear in a game this season while recovering from a left calf strain, and he's in danger of missing his seventh consecutive outing to begin the 2026-27 campaign. If Cardwell remains sidelined, Precious Achiuwa and Jonathan Mogbo are likely to continue earning additional minutes.

LaVine played a season-low 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis, but it's unclear if that was due to the elbow soreness or the game being out of reach for the Kings. Either way, his status will bear monitoring ahead of Monday's clash with the Mavericks. If he's unable to play, Darius Acuff Jr.'s usage would skyrocket, while Malik Monk, Emanuel Sharp and Nique Clifford could all see increased opportunities in the backcourt.

Biberovic has been battling inflammation in his right heel, preventing him from making his NBA debut. While the rookie should be considered week-to-week, he likely has a way to go before earning a meaningful role in Dallas even when he's cleared to suit up.

Pippen didn't suit up for Saturday's 136-105 win over the Kings. With Pippen in line to miss another game Monday, Cam Spencer will likely be on the floor more than usual behind Ty Jerome (back), who is not listed on the injury report for the meeting with New Orleans.

Post missed Saturday's 136-105 victory over Sacramento with a sprained right ankle, and he's now in jeopardy of missing a second straight contest with the injury. If he's unable to play, Isaiah Stewart and Taylor Hendricks will split the backup center minutes.

Jerome didn't play in the 136-105 victory over the Kings on Saturday, though he will return from his one-game layoff for Monday's meeting with the Pelicans. With Jerome cleared to play, Cam Spencer will presumably head back to the bench. However, since Scotty Pippen (back) is doubtful, Spencer should see more minutes than usual.

Gobert didn't play in Saturday's 121-111 loss to the Spurs due to a back issue. However, he will be back on the floor Monday versus the Kings. With Gobert available, Joan Beringer, who started against San Antonio, is projected to head back to the bench.

Although there haven't been any negative reports regarding Lively's rehab progress, it doesn't appear he will be back in the lineup anytime soon. For now, the 22-year-old should be considered week-to-week. While Lively remains on the shelf, Daniel Gafford and Moussa Cisse should continue to handle most of the work at the five. Santi Aldama (knee) might also get involved in that area once he's cleared to return.

Irving could miss his second contest of the season as he works his way back from an ACL tear in his left knee. He played a season-high 35 minutes during Friday's 116-111 win over Houston, so it's possible Dallas gives him some additional time to rest Monday. If that is indeed the case, Walter Clayton Jr. and Marcus Sasser are the top candidates to join the starting unit, while Cooper Flagg's usage would see a major boost.

Aldama appears to be getting closer to making his 2026-27 debut with the Mavericks, but he's not expected to do so Monday versus Sacramento. In his absence, Zaccharie Risacher, Morez Johnson, Moussa Cisse and Caleb Martin should continue earning additional playing time.

Boswell has yet to make his 2026-27 debut while recovering from right knee surgery. However, with his removal from Monday's injury report, there's a chance he'll be active for the first time this season, but Boswell's presence likely won't have any impact on the Hornets' rotation.

Johnson did not return to Saturday's 121-99 loss to New Orleans after suffering a left ankle sprain in the third quarter. He's now been tagged as questionable, and if he is in fact out versus Indiana, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort are the top candidates to join the starting five for Atlanta.

Landale injured his hip in Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans, and he'll now miss his first contest of the season. Asa Newell played a season-high 19 minutes with Landale out, and the former should continue to see his playing time increase behind Onyeka Okongwu for as long as that remains the case.

Williams has yet to suit up during the 2026-27 campaign. There hasn't been much revealed about his health. However, until he is cleared to play, he should be considered week-to-week, meaning Royce O'Neale should see more minutes off the bench.

Joe has missed three straight games, including Friday's win over the Nets, for which he was initially listed as questionable. If available Monday, Joe would likely play around 15 minutes off the bench.

After posting 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal during Friday's 98-93 win over the Knicks, James (back) sat out the second half of the Sixers' back-to-back set Saturday versus the Hornets. Dean Wade started in James' absence, but the former will shift back to the bench with the latter's return.

Alvarado has missed four straight games and was ruled out at least 24 hours in advance of each absence. However, it appears he's nearing a return to action. If available Monday, Alvarado would likely face limitations, while Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek would be candidates for fewer minutes.

Embiid missed Saturday's 109-104 win over Charlotte due to right foot plantar fascia injury management, and he's now in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game for the same reason. If he's unable to play Monday, Adem Bona will likely earn another start with Jabari Walker getting additional minutes off the bench.

White has yet to play this season. While the former Bull will be back on the floor Monday versus Detroit, he could see limited action for at least a game or two. As a result, Dennis Schroder and Sion James could continue to see more minutes.

Knueppel is still dealing with a left hamstring injury. While he is moving in the right direction, he will remain out for Monday's meeting with Detroit. For now, Knueppel should be considered week-to-week. Coby White (calf) is off the injury report, so his return will help lessen the blow, even if he plays limited minutes.

Diop is still without a clear timetable to return from a left knee injury that's forced him to miss all six of Cleveland's contests this season. He remains week-to-week until the Cavaliers provide an update on his progress.

Watson is battling soreness in his right hamstring, an issue that has put his status for Monday's contest in jeopardy. With Jaylon Tyson (ankle) already ruled out, the Cavs could be thin on the wings, while Sam Merrill, Mario Hezonja and Meleek Thomas would all stand to see increased playing time if Watson is forced to miss his first outing of the season.

The Wizards announced on Oct. 1 that Vukcevic would be sidelined for at least a month. However, there haven't been any definitive updates regarding when he will be able to get back on the floor. In the meantime, Deandre Ayton should see more minutes off the bench.

A right ankle sprain will keep Tyson sidelined for a second consecutive contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Thunder. Mario Hezonja, Meleek Thomas and Sam Merrill will continue to earn more minutes in Tyson's absence.

Sarr seems to have picked up the knee issue after logging a season-high 29 minutes during Friday's 95-79 win over Charlotte. If he's unable to suit up in Orlando, Deandre Ayton would likely earn his first start of the season.

Smith is battling a finger injury but is expected to suit up versus the 76ers. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Smith will presumably remain in the starting lineup.

Gill is dealing with back spasms that will leave his status questionable versus the Magic. He's played a total of just one minute in 2026-27, so even if he's sidelined Monday, it won't have any impact on the rotation.

McNeeley was the 29th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Since then, the 21-year-old has appeared in 34 regular-season games, averaging 4.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 11.4 minutes. He has not been a factor early in the 2026-27 campaign, playing just 6.3 minutes per game across his three outings so far.

Tatum bumped heads with Jamal Cain in the first quarter and went to the locker room to address bleeding from his head. He's back on the floor, though his condition is certainly worth monitoring the rest of the way.

Awaka played 12 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Celtics after missing one game with the ankle issue. The rookie big man will continue to provide depth off the bench for the Bulls behind Jalen Smith.

Tatum bumped heads with Jamal Cain late in the first quarter and exited for further medical treatment. For now, he should be considered questionable to return. If Tatum can't get back on the floor Sunday, Sam Hauser could see more minutes the rest of the way.

Knueppel has yet to play in 2026-27 while dealing with a left hamstring injury, but it's clear he's one of Charlotte's foundational pieces going forward. Across 81 regualr-season games (80 starts) as a rookie, Knueppel averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.4 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes per contest helping him finish second in Rookie of the Year voting.

Claxton hasn't played this season. The former Net recently logged a full practice Sunday, and while he's moving in the right direction, he likely won't make his debut with Chicago on Monday. Assuming Claxton doesn't play against the 76ers, Jalen Smith (finger), who is probable, will presumably remain in the starting lineup at the five.

Williams will now miss his third consecutive outing as he recovers from a left foot injury. Jake LaRavia is in line for a second straight start, while Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili should continue to see an uptick in minutes off the bench.

Murray has missed the last two games due to the birth of his son. However, he will be back in action Monday night versus the Grizzlies. As a result, Herbert Jones will presumably return to the bench.

Capela is dealing with a sprained right ankle that has him questionable to suit up versus Boston. With Steven Adams (calf) already ruled out, Oscar Tshiebwe would likely absorb backup minutes behind Alperen Sengun if Capela is sidelined.

Sheppard is in danger of missing his fourth game of the 2026-27 campaign. With Fred VanVleet (knee) not listed on the injury report, Marcus Smart could continue to be more involved than usual if Sheppard can't suit up Monday.

VanVleet took the night off Saturday, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, but will return to action Monday. The veteran has looked solid coming back from an ACL tear, averaging 13.0 points, 6.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 30.6 minutes per game across his first five appearances.

Nesmith has been probable on Indiana's injury report for much of the campaign to this point, but he's been able to play through the hamstring issue following an Opening Night absence. He's yet to top 30 minutes of play, however, as the Pacers have been cautious with Nesmith while limiting him to 22 minutes or less in all but one of five appearances.

Gonzalez will make his first start of the season, sending Jordan Walsh to the bench. Gonzalez made three starts as a rookie last season, going scoreless twice before putting up an 18-point, 16-rebound double-double in Milwaukee on March 2.

After missing Friday's 145-125 loss to the Heat, Toppin will miss his second straight contest due to lower-back soreness. Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn is the first of a back-to-back set for Indiana, so the hope is that Toppin will be able to suit up Monday. In his absence, Jarace Walker and Jalen Slawson should continue earning more minutes off the bench.

Walsh was initially announced in the starting lineup, but the Celtics made a late switch, sending the fourth-year wing to the bench for the first time this season. Hugo Gonzalez will start in Walsh's place.

The Pelicans transferred Reese to the G League's Laketown Squadron on Sunday after he made his season debut during Saturday's win over Atlanta. Even if he suits up with New Orleans at the NBA level, he won't have much, if any, effect on the rotation.

Murphy is dealing with bilateral patella tendinopathy, leaving him probable to suit up versus the 6-0 Grizzlies. If he's forced to sit out Monday, Saddiq Bey would stand to be the primary beneficiary alongside Trendon Watford, with Bey the likely candidate to join the starting lineup.

Poole will miss his third consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Utah. Bennedict Mathurin and Herbert Jones should continue to earn more run in Poole's absence.

Robinson will rest on the first night of Boston's back-to-back set, shifting Queta into the starting center position. Luka Garza figures to soak up the reserve minutes behind Queta, while Chris Cenac Jr. could see a bump in opportunity as well.

Hansen earned a season-high 13 minutes with Donovan Clingan limited to just 15 minutes due to foul trouble against the Jazz. Hansen's playing time will continue to fluctuate between the Blazers and the Rip City Remix of the G League, and his opportunities should remain limited as long as Clingan and Robert Williams are both healthy.

Krejci saw a surge in playing time due to Ja Morant (hamstring) being sidelined, a trend that could continue over the next month with the latter expected to miss at least four weeks due to injury. Although the stats weren't necessarily noteworthy, Krejci still did a little bit of everything in the win, something that could help him earn the trust of first-year head coach Micah Nori as the season progresses.

Clingan played a season-low 15 minutes during Saturday's victory due to foul trouble. He's had a bit of a slow start to the season, averaging 8.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 22.3 minutes across five appearances. Despite the tough outing, Clingan still offers plenty of fantasy upside with solid contributions in scoring, rebounds and blocks for the 4-1 Blazers.

The Wizards selected Johnson with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Across 65 regular-season appearances, the 20-year-old has averaged 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 23.8 minutes per contest. His minutes are down slightly in his second year as a pro, but Johnson figures to be a key piece for Washington moving forward.

Riley, the 21st pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has averaged 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 blocks in 21.1 minutes over 78 regular-season appearances. After playing in 74 contests (18 starts) in 2025-26, Riley has fallen out of the rotation in 2026-27, playing just 2.8 minutes per game. Still, the Wizards like his potential for development as depth on the wing behind AJ Dybantsa, Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly.

Washington selected George 24th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Since then, the 22-year-old has appeared in 122 regular-season games, averaging 11.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.7 minutes per contest. Even with the Wizards' selection of AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in 2026, George continues to start and remains a key piece of the organization's future.

Carrington was the 14th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and has spent his two-plus years as a pro in Washington. He's still yet to miss a single game as a Wizard, averaging 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 28.5 minutes across 170 regular-season appearances.

Sarr was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Since then, he has appeared in 121 regular-season games, averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 blocks over 27.0 minutes per contest. Sarr seemingly has All-Star upside, though injuries have certainly slowed down his progression.

Youngblood earned his first minutes of the 2026-27 campaign after battling an ankle injury. Portland's backcourt is already loaded with Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, but with Morant (hamstring) sidelined for an extended period, Youngblood could get some more run moving forward, although it shouldn't have much effect on the Blazers' rotation.

After missing Philadelphia's previous three games with a knee injury, Walker returned and made a noticeable impact with LeBron James and Joel Embiid inactive. Walker posted season highs in minutes, points and rebounds to help the Sixers win their third straight contest. However, when Philadelphia is healthy, his playing time will shrink substantially.

With Claxton progressing from individual drills Monday to full practice participation Sunday, he appears to be moving in the right direction in his recovery from a hamstring injury that's cost him the start of the regular season. More clarity on Claxton's potential regular-season debut should surface Sunday night, when the Bulls release their injury report for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

Reese is expected to see most of his workload at the G League level this season, with the Squadron playing their first game of the season next Sunday. While adding depth to the Pelicans' roster, the two-way player has been relegated to a minimal role across the initial stages of the campaign. Reese should enjoy a consistent role in the G League, however, where he'll look to improve on his 2025-26 numbers of 8.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.2 minutes per contest.

Johnson has moved back and forth between the NBA and G League teams, though with only three minutes of play so far for the Pelicans, his best chances of producing seem to be with the affiliate club. Last season, Johnson showed some offensive upside at the G League level, where he averaged 17.8 points per contest counting his time at the Texas Legends and the Capital City Go-Go.

With Atlanta exercising the option before the Nov. 2 deadline, Newell remains under team control through the 2027-28 season. The move offers roster certainty for the young forward, though it does not directly change his expected role this season or next.

McConnell has been unavailable throughout the first few games of the campaign due to the hamstring injury but could be close to making a comeback for the parent team following a short stint with Noblesville. The experienced guard was quite active last season despite primarily operating on the second unit, and he's destined for a similar role this season once healthy.