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Clowney (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. Despite not playing on a back-to-back, the team is treating the 21-year-old to a maintenance day. With Clowney unavailable, Danny Wolf is expected to see significant playing time, while Josh Minott may also receive extended minutes.
Jayson Tatum continues to show elite form in his return from a 10-month Achilles recovery, logging a season-high 32 minutes in Sunday's win over Washington. He recorded 20 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists, reporting increased confidence and explosiveness. Tatum is confirmed to play in Monday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns, marking his fifth game of the season. The Celtics star noted that his minutes are progressing as planned as he ramps up for the postseason.
Jaden Ivey (knee) remains sidelined and will not play in Monday's game against Memphis. Although Ivey recently participated in a full practice with the Bulls' G League affiliate, he is not yet cleared for NBA action. With a back-to-back set starting Wednesday against the Raptors, his availability remains uncertain. Once cleared, Ivey is expected to face strict minutes restrictions, complicating his immediate fantasy outlook.
Jalen Smith (calf) has been removed from the injury report and is available for Monday's game against Memphis. Smith missed Friday's loss to the Clippers but is expected to return to his usual workload tonight. His return likely shifts Nick Richards back to the second unit, where Richards' minutes are expected to decrease.
The NBA confirmed that Spencer Jones successfully executed a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation during Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers game. The league determined that the foul called on the play was incorrect and that Reaves should not have been sent to the free-throw line.
Devin Carter (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He joins teammates Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk on the inactive list, leaving Killian Hayes as the only available point guard for the Kings. Carter's next opportunity to return to the lineup is Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Russell Westbrook has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Utah Jazz due to right foot soreness. Despite being a primary target for triple-double production, having recorded two in his last three games, he will sit out the second leg of the Kings' back-to-back. Westbrook is expected to return for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. In his absence, Killian Hayes is slated to handle the bulk of the point guard duties for Sacramento.
Malik Monk (ankle) will miss his third consecutive game Sunday against the Utah Jazz. He is currently considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Spurs. In his absence, the Kings are relying on Killian Hayes and Nique Clifford to absorb the additional minutes in the backcourt.
Pat Riley defended Bam Adebayo against criticism regarding his recent 83-point performance against the Wizards, calling the backlash 'bulls--t.' Adebayo's historic night included an NBA-record 36 free throws made. It was later revealed that Adebayo's grandmother passed away at age 83 just five days before the game. Coach Erik Spoelstra also defended the performance, noting that the team was shorthanded due to injuries to players like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell.
Thompson has been upgraded to available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, ending a five-game absence caused by a right ankle sprain. His return to the starting lineup is a significant boost for the Pistons, who value his elite wing defense. Before the injury, Thompson was averaging 11.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.0 blocks over 28.1 minutes per contest across seven games.
Jalen Slawson is set to make his first career NBA start Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The forward is coming off a strong performance against the Suns on Thursday, where he recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 32 minutes of action. He joins T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, and Ivica Zubac in the starting lineup for this contest.
T.J. McConnell will start for the Pacers against the Bucks on Sunday, marking his second start of the 2025-26 season. He joins a first unit that includes Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Jalen Slawson, and Ivica Zubac. In his previous start this season, McConnell logged 15 minutes and finished with nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
AJ Green will start for the Milwaukee Bucks in Sunday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. He will be joined in the starting lineup by Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Myles Turner. As a starter this season, Green has been productive, maintaining averages of 10.0 points and 2.9 three-pointers per game on efficient 42/41/82 shooting splits.
Marvin Bagley will move to the second unit for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The shift comes as Daniel Gafford returns to the lineup following a rest day. Through 11 games with the Mavericks this season, Bagley has provided solid production off the bench, averaging 10.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Zubac is set to play Sunday against the Bucks despite dealing with an ankle injury. This will mark his third consecutive game, and the team will monitor if his playing time continues to trend upward. In Friday's loss to the Knicks, Zubac logged 29 minutes and recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Fantasy managers should ensure he is active in their lineups.
Gafford has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to an illness. This marks his second consecutive absence, and his status for Monday's game in New Orleans is currently in jeopardy. Marvin Bagley is expected to continue handling an increased role in the frontcourt while Gafford remains sidelined.
Nembhard has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee due to a calf injury. With him unavailable, Kam Jones is expected to have the opportunity to start, while T.J. McConnell and Taelon Peter should see increased minutes. Nembhard is currently considered questionable for Tuesday's game in New York.
Siakam has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee due to a knee injury. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the inactive list. With Tuesday's game being the first of a back-to-back, Siakam could potentially miss at least one more contest. Kobe Brown is expected to continue starting in his place, with Obi Toppin and Micah Potter likely to see additional minutes.
Wagner will remain on the inactive list for Monday's game in Atlanta as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He currently lacks a specific timetable for return, and the team's practice of ruling him out a full day in advance suggests he is not close to playing. Until the Magic provide further updates on his rehab progress, he should be considered week-to-week.
Black has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks as he recovers from a left lateral abdominal muscle strain. This will be his fifth consecutive game missed. His next opportunity to return is Tuesday against the Thunder, but he is currently considered doubtful for that contest given the lack of updates from the team regarding his status.
