Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. He may miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. With Embiid out on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Andre Drummond logged another start. However, he was quiet in 18 minutes of action, finishing with four points and four rebounds. Adem Bona saw a lot more success, notching 11 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in 28 minutes off the bench. Given his strong performance in the last game, Philadelphia may reward Bona with a starting role on Tuesday if Embiid doesn't play.

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Boston Celtics. He is feeling under the weather and may skip his first game of the season. It has been a monster campaign for the 22-year-old, who has upped his scoring production from 16.8 points per game to a career-high 24.2. George has greatly improved his efficiency and is doing a better job as a playmaker, posting 6.8 assists per game, also a career high. If George sits out Tuesday's action, Isaiah Collier would see a much larger workload, while the rest of the starting group would have additional offensive touches.

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (adductor) has shed the questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Julian Champagnie, who filled in for Fox in the starting unit on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, will move back to the bench. Fox took Saturday off after a superb Christmas Day debut, during which he produced 29 points on 12-for-19 shooting in a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. His recent play has been inconsistent, and he'll aim to find more stability with his performance on Monday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (shin) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He sustained a left shin contusion during Sunday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers and initially received a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest. Mitchell has been highly productive in the second unit this season and can show off his talents on Monday night against a team that allows the 13th-most bench points in the Association.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will rejoin the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the New York Knicks. Since returning from a hamstring injury, he has made seven consecutive appearances off the bench. His move back to the first unit indicates that Williamson is now ready for his usual workload. As a starter, the explosive forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.9 minutes this season. Bryce McGowens will give up his spot in the first unit to Williamson and is listed as inactive on Monday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (neck) will play on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to neck soreness, his day at the office was limited to only five minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Thunder have not included Joe on Monday's injury report. Joe mostly provides outside shooting for the defending champions, averaging 2.6 makes from downtown with a career-high 42.4 efficiency. He has a good matchup on Monday, as Atlanta gives up the 11th-most three-point attempts in the league.

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (ankle) will be active on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. Since turning heads on Christmas Day with a near double-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koler has sustained an ankle injury and was initially considered questionable for Monday's matchup. While Kolek has produced a few good performances lately, his workload may decrease going forward, as Miles McBride (ankle) returns from a three-week absence on Monday.

According to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Chicago Bulls center Zach Collins (toe) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins is expected to be sidelined the rest of the week due to a sprained right toe. His injury occurred in the closing minutes of Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. The 28-year-old big man finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes before leaving the floor. With the timetable presented, he will be sidelined for at least three more games. With Collins on the shelf, Nikola Vucevic will be assigned extra minutes at center.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ankle) will rejoin the fun on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. McBride has been out of the lineup since Dec. 7 due to a sprained left ankle. The 25-year-old is enjoying a productive campaign, averaging a career-high 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 27.0 minutes per game. In his comeback game, McBride's workload might be limited.

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Orlando Magic. The rookie big man has missed a pair of contests due to illness. With Jakob Poeltl (back) out for at least one more week, Murray-Boyles can pick up extra shifts in the rotation, along with Sandro Mamukelashvili. To bolster its center depth, the team also brought in Mo Bamba on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract on Sunday. Orlando gives up the 12th-fewest fantasy points to centers, making this a tricky matchup for Toronto's bigs.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) will be in action on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Australian triple-double threat is dealing with an ankle issue, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Giddey has struggled to score in recent games, posting 25 points on 7-for-22 shooting across two contests. Monday's matchup is not a great bounce-back spot, as Minnesota owns the NBA's eighth-best defensive rating.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (ankle) will play on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. He is ready to return from a one-game absence after the team initially listed him as probable for the matchup. Williams has taken a step back in 2025-26, averaging 8.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 22.2 minutes. After starting 45 of 63 contests last season, he has been limited to only two starts this campaign. As a reserve, Williams does not have any fantasy value.

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (knee) is set to return on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. Bitadze missed three straight games due to a sprained left knee. The 26-year-old big man will slide back into his role as backup center behind Wendell Carter. With Bitadze back in the mix, Jonathan Isaac's usage will be reduced. Bitadze won't be a fantasy factor as his minutes will likely be restricted during tonight's tilt after an extended absence.

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (back) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The talented big man has been nursing a lower back injury lately, missing two games. Pelle Larsson filled in for Adebayo in the starting lineup and will likely drop back to the bench on Monday, despite a pair of quality performances. Adebayo had a two-point dud in his first meeting with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets this season. His recent form isn't encouraging either, as Adebayo has finished two of his last four appearances with fewer than 10 points.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) will suit up on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran star is dealing with lower back soreness but is ready to make his ninth consecutive appearance in the second leg of a back-to-back. While Butler struggled to hit shots in Sunday's overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors, he still had a decent fantasy line with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Monday night could also prove to be difficult on the offensive end for Butler, as the Nets have been among the NBA's best defensive teams in recent weeks.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Sion James (illness) will remain in the lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was initially handed a questionable tag on the injury report due to illness. James had a multi-week spell as a starter last month and could return to the first unit on Monday due to Kon Knueppel's (ankle) absence. However, even in a starting role, James has not been an appealing fantasy option, averaging 7.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hip) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Suggs will miss his seventh straight game due to a left hip contusion. Tyus Jones should continue to start while Suggs is sidelined. Jones will continue to be a short-term fantasy assists streamer posting averages of 6.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists during his last six appearances. Jase Richardson should also still see an expanded role this evening with Suggs on the shelf.

Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports that Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman said there's a chance we see forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and guard Christian Braun (ankle) on this roadtrip for Denver. "Hoping at the back end of this road trip we see them," said Adelman. The Nuggets are in the midst of a seven-game road trip that began on Saturday in Orlando. Gordon has been out since November 21 due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. Braun has been dealing with a left ankle sprain and has been sidelined since November 12. Both players are on the team's road trip and participated in a pregame workout before Saturday's 127-126 loss in Orlando. Fantasy managers should expect them to return likely during the first week of the new year.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (calf) will return from a two-game absence on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Trent Jr. recently sustained a calf contusion in a game against the Indiana Pacers, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. During the season, the 26-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup, averaging 9.6 points and 1.6 assists in 26.8 minutes. Unfortunately, Trent Jr. has not provided much fantasy production, and his performances against Charlotte have been even poorer, as he has notched 5.0 points per game across two contests.

Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Huff was tagged as questionable on Sunday for tonight's tilt due to a left ankle sprain. The 28-year-old has appeared in all 32 Pacers games this season and will play once again this evening. Despite posting 11 points, one rebound, two assists, one steal and three blocks on Saturday against Miami, he will likely make a minimal impact in fantasy going up against a solid Rockets defense.