Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Sacramento. He hasn't missed any games since 2025 arrived and is not expected to sit out on Tuesday, either. Antetokounmpo struggled in the last game against the Knicks but still came through a blowout loss with 24 points and 13 rebounds. A meeting with the Kings is a much more favorable matchup for him, and we could see a major bounce-back effort from the former MVP.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Sacramento. Milwaukee might have to be without him for a second straight game as Trent Jr. battles a hip flexor strain. Khris Middleton (ankle) has already been ruled out, so the Bucks could use some extra depth on the bench, and Trent Jr. would have a chance to play a bigger part in the rotation if he's able to take the court. Meanwhile, his absence boosts the fantasy stock of AJ Green, who can rack up points in a hurry as a 45 percent shooter from three-point range.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's contest against Denver. This is a positive sign, as he was ruled out for 1-2 weeks on Jan. 6. Another sign pointing toward his potential return is that Irving came through full practice on Monday. However, if he can't go on Tuesday, Irving will quickly have another chance to jump back into action, as Dallas begins a back-to-back on Tuesday and faces New Orleans on Wednesday night. Irving's return will negatively impact Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy, who have played well while the team has battled injuries.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Tuesday's rematch with the Mavs. The veteran returned for Sunday's meeting between the clubs after spending time on the shelf because of a calf strain, an injury he's battled all year. He came off the bench, amassing 13 points, six boards, and one block. With that said, until Gordon is back to full-strength, his fantasy outlook isn't as promising. Granted, he's still worth considering for any fantasy lineup, considering his upside. However, Gordon may not be the safest DFS option.

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (abdominal) does not have a clear timeline to return yet, but he's starting on his way back. According to coach Steve Kerr, Podziemski got "a run" in on Monday and felt fine. The 21-year-old has worked mostly off the bench for the Warriors this season, averaging 8.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.2 minutes per game. He has been sidelined since December 28, and when he eventually comes back he'll likely take playing time back from Dennis Schroder and Moses Moody.

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Sacramento. He has been ruled out for bilateral ankle injury management purposes. Tuesday's matchup marks the start of a back-to-back for the NBA Cup champions, so Middleton will likely be active again on Wednesday against Orlando. Bobby Portis, AJ Green, and Gary Trent Jr. (hip) will play larger roles off the bench with Middleton out, although the latter might also miss the contest.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has not played since Christmas Day, missing nine straight games with a left calf straight, but he could be nearing a return. According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, Payton was able to scrimmage on Sunday and worked out again on Monday. Payton will not play Monday in Toronto, but the team is hopeful he can return in Minnesota on Wednesday. Payton has averaged only 13.1 minutes in his 28 games this season, producing 4.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 0.7 steals. When he returns, he'll bring the Warriors some depth and defense in the second unit, although his role will likely remain limited.

Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (knee) will be active on Monday against Houston. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Huff has impressed at times this season, but he currently lacks fantasy value, as the Grizzlies have all their big guys healthy. The 27-year-old will only see backup minutes on Monday and likely will not be a factor in the contest. In another matchup against the Rockets last week, Huff finished with eight points and three rebounds in 10 minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) is not on the Thunder's injury report for their Tuesday matchup in Philadelphia, signaling that the 30-year-old is ready to return from a 10-game absence due to a left-hip strain. In his 20 games this year with the Thunder, Caruso has 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 steals in 19.9 minutes per game. Caruso's defensive presence and intensity will be a nice addition to an already thriving Thunder rotation, but he could siphon minutes from Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe as he establishes himself off the bench.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is expected to play in Tuesday's matchup with Dallas. As expected, he's on the injury report. However, barring a setback, the 27-year-old should be out there against the Mavericks. Murray hasn't had the best year, averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists while shooting 37.2% from behind the arc, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. He's also struggled versus Dallas this season. While he's still worthy of a start in redraft lineups, his outlook for DFS managers isn't too promising.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remains on track to return to practice this month after an extended recovery from surgery, according to coach Tom Thibodeau as reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Robinson has yet to begin running full speed, but the expectation is that he'll be back to full practices sometime in January. The 26-year-old big man played 31 games for New York last season, averaging 5.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 24.8 minutes per game. His eventual return could make Jericho Sims expendable, and Bondy reports that the team is exploring what value Sims has on the trade market.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (illness) has been cleared to play on Monday against Houston. Morant has not been feeling well and was a late addition to the injury report. However, he has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. The Grizzlies star struggled last time out against Minnesota, netting only 12 points, but he produced a memorable game-winning shot. He will face one of the best defenses in the league on Monday, but the Rockets have fallen short of answers against Morant in previous matchups this season. Morant has notched 25.5 points across two games against Houston.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against Dallas. The multi-time MVP has been under the weather, keeping him off the floor for recent meetings with the Celtics and Clippers. However, he's appeared in Denver's previous two contests, combining for 54 points, 30 rebounds, 24 assists, and seven steals, so it appears he's doing just fine. Jokic has dominated the Mavs this season, averaging 29.7 points, 17.7 boards, and 11.3 assists in three games against Dallas, making him a must-start in any format, including those participating in DFS contests.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) will be able to play on Monday night despite being listed as questionable against the Pistons. Brunson went off for 44 points in just 29 minutes on Sunday against the Bucks, but he left the game early to get treatment on his shoulder. He'll be able to play on the second game of the team's back-to-back after averaging 27.2 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 34.2 minutes per game over his six most recent contests. If Brunson is limited at all, there could be more work for Miles McBride and Cameron Payne, but it looks like the rotation should be fairly typical with Brunson available.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain absent on Monday against Memphis. He will sit out a 12th consecutive game for lower leg injury management purposes. Eason enjoyed a strong start to the season but has now missed a month of action. It's unclear when he will be available to return, as the team has kept him on the injury report with a doubtful tag for some time. Eason's absence opens up more playing opportunities for Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate, but the two lack consistency.

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) will be out for at least two more games. He won't play in Monday's matchup against the Clippers and has also been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Lakers. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that Richardson has returned to Miami to get an MRI on his injured right heel. Richardson has been out for nearly two months, but his absence does not significantly impact the team. Before landing on the shelf, Richardson averaged 4.0 points in 18.6 minutes across eight games.

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (back) will not play on Monday against Detroit. He was a late addition to the injury report and has been ruled out due to back spasms. Sims is way down in the pecking order at center, so his absence will not impact the Knicks, especially with Karl-Anthony Towns healthy and good to go. Towns has been out only three times this season, limiting Sims' role on the team. He has averaged 1.7 points and 3.6 rebounds in 11.6 minutes.

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foo) will miss a fifth straight game on Monday when the Wizards finish their back-to-back with a home game against the Timberwolves. Brogdon doesn't have a specific timetable to return, and while he has been absent, the Wizards have been able to give their younger options more work. Jared Butler has been stepping up as a key contributor in the second unit while Jordan Poole and Bub Carrington play plenty of minutes as the starters in the backcourt.

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (ankle) will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. The Bulls have only had the versatile veteran forward for nine games this season, and he has been sidelined since December 30 with what was originally called a lower leg contusion. The team announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be out for at least two weeks. When available, Craig averaged just 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 12.3 minutes per contest. He has flashed some upside, including scoring 18 points in his most recent game. However, the Bulls will continue to make their rotation work without him, leaving more work for Matas Buzelis, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Julian Phillips.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) won't play on Tuesday night versus OKC. The veteran is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds this season, a significant decline from the 2023-24 campaign. Even worse, he's only appeared in 13 games. At this point, fantasy managers are starting to lose hope about his long-term ability to remain healthy. With Andre Drummond (toe) also out versus the Thunder, Guerschon Yabusele, averaging 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in 16 starts this season, is worst starting in all fantasy formats.