Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and Al Horford (neck) are both marked down on the injury report as questionable for their Monday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porzingis was unable to play in their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and he has now missed 13 games so far this year, which means he can only miss four more games for the rest of the season to qualify for the regular season awards. Horford, on the other hand, has played in more games despite being almost 10 years older. If they're both unable to suit up, the frontcourt is going to be very thin since Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful. That would open up minutes for Neemias Queta and Oshae Brissett, who would be difficult to trust as streaming options.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (ankle) are both available for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Both players were uncertain coming into this game, but that seems to be normal these days. As usual, James and Davis will both be active for this game despite the injury tags. The expectation is that they will have their normal roles in the rotation, so fantasy managers can feel comfortable with them in their lineups.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says that minutes restrictions for guard Zach LaVine (foot) and center Nikola Vucevic have been lifted and both players will start on Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets. Vucevic has functioned from the second unit since returning on Jan. 5 from a five-game absence with a strained groin, but the 33-year-old two-time All-Star should play closer to his 33.6 minutes per game against Houston. Vucevic is safe to start in all fantasy formats if he wasn't already. Andre Drummond will revert to the bench, with his value significantly dropping. Listed as probable ahead of Wednesday, LaVine is cleared to play with no limitations and should be trusted in season-long lineups despite shaking off the rust from his 17-game absence due to inflammation in his right foot. It's unclear who LaVine is bouncing out of the starting five, but Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams stand to lose some shine.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) and center Richaun Holmes (personal) have both been downgraded from doubtful to out on Friday. Given the doubtful tag, this isn't a surprise that they're not playing, but at least the team made it official with plenty of time before the game. This will be their second consecutive game missed, but Exum's absence will likely be felt more than Holmes' since he only sees 10.6 minutes a night. Exum has enjoyed a career resurgence of sorts but has come back to Earth a bit since Kyrie Irving returned. In place of Exum, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry should see some extra minutes. With Holmes out and Dereck Lively II (ankle) questionable, Dwight Powell could see some heavy minutes at center.

Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown (back) and Jrue Holiday (elbow) have both been listed as questionable for their Friday night game against the Toronto Raptors. The starting backcourt along with Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (calf) have all been listed as questionable or doubtful. After making sure they weren't the team to end the Detroit Pistons' losing streak, they might get the night off for the second game of a back-to-back. If both members of the starting backcourt are sidelined, Payton Pritchard will move into the starting lineup alongside Derrick White while Sam Hauser will likely play either shooting guard or small forward.

The Miami Heat will be without forward Jimmy Butler (calf) and guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. It leaves the Heat devoid of two offense initiators, with Butler out due to a strained left calf and Lowry with general soreness. After suffering the injury on Dec. 18, Butler's return timeline is unclear. But considering that the 34-year-old point forward partially practiced Wednesday, Butler should have a decent chance to return Saturday against the Utah Jazz. Tyler Herro should engineer Miami's offense as their top distributor Thursday, sharing duties as the foremost scoring threat alongside Bam Adebayo. Catch-and-shoot plays should be abundant for Duncan Robinson (ankle), since Josh Richardson (back) and Caleb Martin (ankle) are doubtful, while standout rookie ... [More]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) isn't listed on the team's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, but teammate Al Horford (rest) will not play. Porzingis returns from a one-game respite as the Celtics manage his left calf strain, and Horford takes a seat for maintenance purposes on the second night of a back-to-back. More usage is headed Porzingis' direction, with Jayson Tatum (ankle) sitting out for Wednesday's battle with the Kings due to an ankle sprain. Porzingis is tallying 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.6 blocks per game in 2023-24. After Horford served his fantasy purpose with a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double in KP's stead on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, the veteran should suit back up on Saturday for a duel with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) and center Anthony Davis (hip) are both listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Both players were able to suit up on Monday without any issues. Right now, it seems that James and Davis are fixtures on the injury report. Despite that, they continue to play basically every game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried. The Lakers would likely use a committee approach to fill the void if they both sat out. Fantasy managers should expect them to be active on Wednesday, but should double check before tip-off to be safe.

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (illness) and guard Chris Paul (illness) will both suit up for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. It appears both players are dealing with minor illnesses, but that won't stop them from suiting up for this game. The expectation is that both players should be fully available for this game. They'll likely take on a bigger workload with Draymond Green still unavailable due to his suspension. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups to get Wiggins and Paul active both tip-off.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) and center Anthony Davis (hip) are both active for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. As expected, both players will suit up despite dealing with nagging injuries. James and Davis will occupy their normal spots in the rotation and aren't expected to be under a minutes limit. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable getting both players back in their lineups for Monday's slate.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) are both available on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The Mavericks get back their second and third scoring options for Wednesday's matchup. Irving couldn't play in Saturday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right foot soreness, but he'll return to excellent averages of 23.1 points, 5.5 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.1 steals over 15 games. On the heels of a monster 36-point, 18-assist, and 15-rebound triple-double last Friday, Luka Doncic should have fewer offensive responsibilities. Back spasms have kept Hardaway out of the Mavs' previous two contests, but he'll re-enter head coach Jason Kidd's lineup with averages of 16.8 points and a career-high 3.4 treys in 17 games as the sixth man. The sharpshooting Seth Curry (12 points in 36 minutes last Friday) is not an advisable fantasy choice with THJ off the injury report against Utah.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says guard Chris Paul (leg) and forward Andrew Wiggins (finger) are both probable for Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers after participating in practice and scrimmage on Tuesday. Paul and Wiggins needed to grab a seat for the Dubs' past two games. Paul left Nov. 28's matchup after five minutes of play with a contusion to his lower left leg, but the Hall of Fame floor general would return to averages of 8.9 points, 7.3 dimes, 1.5 swipes, and 1.3 threes on Wednesday. 2023 first-round pick Brandin Podziemski would be the biggest fantasy loser here. The struggling Wiggins slammed his car door on his right index finger last Thursday after a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double his last time out, and he'll look to pick up where he left off against L.A. On the heels of a season-high 21 points on Saturday, Moses Moody wouldn't be a recommended streamer in Wiggins' return.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) are both questionable for Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Dallas would appear to have a good chance to get Irving and Hardaway back from their respective injuries, after the two sharpshooters were also at Monday's practice. Irving couldn't go for Saturday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right foot soreness, but his presence at practice would suggest he's on the right side of the questionable tag for Wednesday. Fresh off a mammoth 36-point, 18-assist, and 15-rebound triple-double last Friday, Luka Doncic would have less on his plate if his running mate returns. Back spasms have held Hardaway out of the Mavs' latest two matchups, on the other hand, but the sharpshooting Seth Curry (12 points in 36 minutes Friday) would be safe to discard back to fantasy waiver wires if THJ gets the green light against Utah.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) participated in practice on Monday. Though role players Grant Williams (knee), Josh Green (elbow), and Maxi Kleber (toe) were all out of Monday's session, Dallas would seem to have a good opportunity to get Irving and Hardaway back from their respective injuries. Irving couldn't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder with right foot soreness, but his presence at practice would suggest he's on the right side of questionable for Wednesday's tilt vs. the Utah Jazz. Back spasms have kept Hardaway out of the Mavs' latest two contests, on the other hand, but he'll hope to rejoin head coach Jason Kidd's lineup alongside Irving against the Jazz. It remains to be seen if the two offensive-minded contributors are able to continue practicing ahead of Wednesday's action, but we'll keep a close eye on their statuses up until then.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) and center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) are both questionable for Thursday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarkson is managing a right thigh contusion and Olynyk is dealing with a right shoulder strain, with each being minor issues at this stage. Both were uncertain to play ahead of Wednesday's eventual 105-91 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies before getting the green light to go. With Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) out, the Jazz hope one or both players suit up on the second night of a back-to-back. Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, and Talen Horton-Tucker would all be on streaming radars, depending on Clarkson and Olynyk's statuses.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) and center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) have both been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both players were listed as questionable with their respective injuries on Utah's initial injury report, but they're on course to suit up if all goes well during pregame warmups on Wednesday. Clarkson, who is nursing a right thigh contusion, is pouring in 18.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.8 triples per game, and the lack of peripheral statistics render him points-league friendly in fantasy. Olynyk, managing a right shoulder strain, is offering 7.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 dimes per night in a diminished role as part of a crowded frontcourt in Salt Lake City, but he's worth streaming in Lauri Markkanen's (hamstring) absence during Utah's two-game road trip.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to lower-back pain, while forward Aaron Gordon (heel) has been ruled out with a right heel strain. Jokic hasn't missed a game yet this year, but it's worth noting that Monday is the second end of a back-to-back after Denver beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-120 on Sunday. Jokic, who is averaging 28.8 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 8.9 assists in 33.8 minutes over 17 games, would likely be spelled by a DeAndre Jordan spot start if he's unable to go, with Zeke Nnaji also figuring to enter the fray. With Gordon, who is averaging 13.1 points, 7.2 boards, and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in 33.9 minutes across 16 games, out for a second consecutive night, Justin Holiday and Peyton Watson will likely be tasked to soak up extra playing time on Monday. The Nuggets are back in action on Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets, which marks Gordon's next chance to play.

Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker (calf) and Eric Gordon (shoulder) were both officially downgraded to out on Sunday and will not suit up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Booker was already considered doubtful, but Gordon was tagged as questionable, so it seemed he had a chance to play at first. While they're on the sidelines, Josh Okogie and Jordan Goodwin should see some more opportunities off of the bench. Grayson Allen will likely remain in the starting lineup as well, so all three of the mentioned names should be solid streaming options.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) and guard Jamal Murray (quad) are both active for the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. This was expected as both players were listed as probable on the injury report. There was a chance they'd sit because this game is the second leg of a back-to-back set. Despite that, the Nuggets will have both Jokic and Murray active for this game. The assumption is that both players will have their normal role in the rotation. Fantasy managers should make sure to have them in their lineups.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (back) and forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) are both available for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This is good news as the Bulls will have both their superstar players ready for this tough matchup. LaVine has been battling back spasms, but appears to be fine to play. The expectation is that both LaVine and DeRozan will resume their normal roles in the rotation. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure these two are in there.