Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team lists him as questionable for Tuesday's clash against Portland. Russell is working his way back from a shin injury he suffered on Jan. 4 against Philadelphia. Keon Johnson has taken on a significant workload since Russell exited the lineup, though he has been hit-or-miss from a fantasy perspective. Russell's injury has also allowed Reece Beekman to enter the rotation, but his production has been limited.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash against Portland. The Nets big man might miss his first action since Nov. 27. Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney would get a boost from Claxton's absence, with the latter already part of the starting lineup. Sharpe's per-minute production has always been good, and he has averaged 10.3 points and 8.3 rebounds as a starter for his career. Ben Simmons (back, knee) is another option at center, but he is once again carrying a questionable tag and might not play.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss his fifth straight game on Tuesday, and it also seems unlikely he'll be ready to turn around and play in the second game of the Sixers' back-to-back on Wednesday against the Knicks. On Friday, coach Nick Nurse said that Lowry had not yet reached the "day-to-day phase" in his recovery from a right hip sprain, leaving the veteran point guard out indefinitely. While Lowry is out, Reggie Jackson will continue to serve as the team's primary backup point guard, especially with the rest of the team stretched thin due to injuries to Joel Embiid (foot) and Andre Drummond (toe), who have been ruled out, and Caleb Martin (groin) who is questionable.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin (groin) was listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder. Martin missed Sunday's game with groin soreness as well, snapping a string of nine straight games in the starting lineup. With both Joel Embiid (foot) and Andre Drummond (toe) still out, the Sixers will be very short-handed in the frontcourt, so Martin could be very busy if he's able to return. However, if Martin joins Embiid and Drummond on the sideline again, Eric Gordon could get another start while Justin Edwards would get plenty of work off the bench. Gordon had 14 points in 28 minutes in that spot start, and he'll be an interesting streaming play even in a tough matchup if Martin is unable to return to action on Tuesday.

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (knee) is expected to play through a right knee strain on Tuesday when the Nuggets visit the Mavericks to start a back-to-back. Strawther is averaging 21.8 minutes per game for the season, but he's been getting more run lately, playing over 25 minutes in five straight games and averaging 28.4 minutes per game and producing 11.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Strawther has helped pick up the slack with Nikola Jokic (illness, probable), Jamal Murray (knee, probable), and Aaron Gordon (calf, probable) all battling injuries recently. If all those stars play as expected, Strawther's role could be reduced a little bit, but he has performed well enough to maintain a meaningful role.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta. Due to a knee injury, Allen played only 13 minutes against Charlotte on Sunday. Luckily, he escaped serious injury and has a chance to feature in Tuesday's contest. Allen's fantasy value has gone downhill this season after he was relegated to the bench. He has posted 20-plus points only once, and that was against the Hawks last week when Allen contributed 23 points with 5-for-6 shooting from three-point range in a 123-115 win. The Hawks give up the second-most three-point attempts in the league, so this is a favorable matchup for a sniper like Allen.

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will miss a fifth straight game on Tuesday when the Sixers host the Thunder. Drummond's absence has been poorly timed for the team since Joel Embiid (foot) has also been sidelined. With both big men out again on Tuesday, Guerschon Yabusele will have to continue to do most of the work in the middle. Yabusele has started five straight games, playing 33 minutes and producing 10.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. He had a big double-double against the Suns last Monday and 21 points against the Wizards on Wednesday, but he has struggled in his last two starts against the Pelicans and Magic. It's a tough matchup for Yabusele on Tuesday, but the Sixers don't have many other options, so he should be lined up for another heavy workload.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) seems to be on the verge of a return since he has been ramping up on-court activity and is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Pelicans. Dosunmu hasn't played since December 23, but he was very productive in the month before his calf injury. He averaged 14.4 points, 5.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 33.5 minutes per game in 14 starts in the month before he went down and especially excelled when Zach LaVine or Coby White was out. If he's ready to return, he'll take playing time from Lonzo Ball and Talen Horton-Tucker, but he may have to ramp up with limited minutes after such a long layoff.

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix. He's dealing with inflammation in his right knee. Bogdanovic has constantly battled health issues throughout the campaign, making only 17 appearances. He has averaged 11.2 points in 25.6 minutes. Bogdanovic's absence on Tuesday would give additional work to Garrison Mathews. The 28-year-old has produced a few outstanding performances this season, but he's a streaky shooter, and you never know what you will get with Mathews.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) was listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans after he missed Sunday's five-point loss to the Kings. In White's absence, Lonzo Ball made his first start of the season and played 25 minutes, producing 15 points, three assists, a block, and a rebound. Ball's minutes are still very limited as he works his way back from injury, but he'll be a strong streaming option in a favorable matchup against the Pelicans if White misses a second straight game. If White returns, he'll step back into a large workload after averaging scoring double-digit points in 15 straight games before the injury, averaging 18.7 points, 4.9 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 33.1 minutes per game over that span.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. He is currently away from the team after Nurkic tested positive for the flu. The Suns begin a five-game road trip with Tuesday's contest. Before catching the flu, Nurkic was out of the rotation. Thus, his absence does not impact the team. We might have seen the last of Nurkic in a Suns uniform, as the Bosnian big man has popped up in trade rumors. Mason Plumlee has taken over the starting job at center in Phoenix, with rookie Oso Ighodaro also seeing action at the five position.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Phoenix. He is feeling under the weather and may be out for only the third time in 2024-25. Considering the Hawks also play on Wednesday against Chicago, Young might even miss multiple games. Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has already been out for the Hawks recently, so a major collective effort will be needed on Tuesday if Young also misses the game. Vit Krejci is looking at a further boost, while Dyson Daniels would have to take on more offensive responsibilities.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will not be available when the Hawks host the Suns on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, but he has missed four of the last five games for the Hawks, including each of their last three games. Atlanta's Saturday matchup against the Rockets was postponed due to weather, so they'll actually end up facing the Suns in consecutive games. Last Thursday when Johnson was also out, Vit Krejci made a third straight start and played 26 minutes, producing 12 points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal. Krejci should be a serviceable streaming option and DFS value while Johnson is out. Johnson's next chance to return will be Wednesday when the Hawks finish their back-to-back against the Bulls.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) only played 19 minutes in his team's win over the Cavs on Sunday night, and it looks unlikely that he'll be available Tuesday for the rematch in Indianapolis. After he departed, Andrew Nembhard stepped up with 19 points, four assists, and two steals in 29 minutes. T.J. McConnell had eight assists and six points in 17 minutes off the bench. If Haliburton sits on Tuesday as expected, it would be his first absence of the season and leave heavy usage for McConnell and Nembhard. Both will be excellent streaming and DFS options Tuesday despite a tough matchup against the Cavaliers, who had won 12 straight before losing Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Bulls. The 28-year-old missed over a month to begin the season because of a fractured hand. While he's appeared on the injury report since returning, he hasn't missed any time. Murray is also playing better than at any point in the season, averaging 18.4 points, 8.0 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in seven games this month, keeping him worthy of a spot in any fantasy lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) was listed as doubtful for Tuesday's rematch against the Pacers, who beat the Cavs on Sunday, snapping Cleveland's 12-game winning streak. Jerome missed Sunday's game as well after averaging 17.5 minutes in his previous six games. In those six contests, Jerome produced 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals. If he is out again on Tuesday as expected, Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill, and Craig Porter Jr. will divide up his minutes in the second unit.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against Milwaukee. After sustaining a groin injury, he might be absent for an eighth time this season. Monk recently went on a tear with De'Aaron Fox out of the lineup, and he has had a strong campaign overall. Since moving to the starting unit in December, Monk has notched 18.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. Keon Ellis and Kevin Huerter should share Monk's minutes if he can't play on Tuesday. Ellis is the better fantasy target, as Huerter has struggled this campaign with the Kings.

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.