Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will miss a second straight game due to tightness in his left hamstring. Julian Strawther will likely continue to receive a lot of extra work without Porter Jr. He produced 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in 39 minutes when Porter Jr. exited the lineup on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Porter Jr.'s next opportunity to return will come in a rematch versus the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Williams III was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after he hurt his right knee on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Donovan Clingan is expected to see an increase in playing time with Williams III unavailable. However, he probably won't have a significant impact in fantasy basketball, as starting center Deandre Ayton is healthy and ready to take on his usual workload.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Hart has been frequently on the injury report but has still managed to log heavy minutes, averaging 37.5 minutes per game this season. He's been putting up strong numbers across the board, averaging 14.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. Recently, he recorded a triple-double against the Lakers with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, showcasing his all-around talent. Fantasy managers can expect him to play a significant role again if he takes the court.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will not be in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, as Murray has failed to recover from a quadriceps contusion. With Jerami Grant (knee) also out, Jabari Walker may find himself in a significant role after playing only a handful of minutes over the past two contests. However, Walker is not a reliable source of fantasy value.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (adductor) is expected to miss "multiple weeks," ESPN's Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon report. His absence may extend to even a month. Fortunately for the Mavericks, Davis was injured only a week before the All-Star break, but he is still set to miss significant time. Davis has joined Dereck Lively II (ankle) on the sidelines. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, the frontcourt will also be missing P.J. Washington (ankle), leaving Daniel Gafford with a heavy workload.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (injury management) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Given the back-to-back schedule, it's possible the 76ers will rest Embiid for one of the two games. Embiid's health is never a guarantee, so fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of him sitting out on Tuesday. If that happens, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele could see more minutes and be worth a look in daily lineups.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will not suit up against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. He will miss the meeting with his former team due to a sore right knee. Scoot Henderson is expected to slide into the starting unit in Grant's absence. The second-year player has done very well in his previous eight starts this season, averaging 17.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.3 steals with 43.5 percent three-point shooting.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his fourth straight absence. Fantasy managers have certainly felt the loss of Poeltl, who has been a reliable double-double machine this season, averaging 14.2 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. With Poeltl sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson could see additional opportunities in the frontcourt.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (Achilles) will play against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He has shaken off a questionable tag to make his sixth consecutive appearance. Exum's season debut was delayed until Jan. 31. Since joining the lineup, he has averaged 10.0 points and 3.2 assists in 19.2 minutes. Following three consecutive starts, Exum was back on the bench on Saturday against the Houston Rockets and had a quiet four-point outing. He will aim to bounce back on Monday against a team with the 20th defensive rating in the league.

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (shoulder) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Christie was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to a shoulder sprain. This will be Christie's fourth appearance as a Maverick. He has looked great over his first few outings, averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. With P.J. Washington (ankle) joining Anthony Davis (adductor) on the sidelines, Christie may be asked to do a bit more offensively on Monday night.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (quadriceps) will play on Monday against the Bucks. The multi-time All-Star amassed 34 points while shooting 50% from behind the arc on Saturday versus the Bulls, his first game playing alongside Jimmy Butler. He popped up on the injury report because of quad soreness, although it won't be enough to keep him off the floor. Without question, Curry could benefit from a statistical standpoint with Butler as his teammate, assuming the latter can remain off the injury report.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will play in Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Following his big 43-point performance in 44 minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Lillard was initially considered questionable for Monday's game. Lillard should be the focal point of the Bucks offense again, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf. Since Antetokounmpo's exit from the lineup, Lillard has averaged 31.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 10.0 assists, and 1.3 steals.

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (shoulder) will play on Monday versus the Warriors. The veteran didn't suit up for the February 3 loss to OKC, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. But despite appearing on the injury report ahead of Milwaukee's previous three games, Lopez has been out there. That trend will continue on Monday against Golden State. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of commission for a few weeks, Lopez might see a bump in production, which could last until The Greek Freak is back on the floor.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. With the team initially listing him as questionable for the game, there was hope that Washington could remain in the lineup after suffering an ankle sprain over the weekend against the Houston Rockets. However, Dallas has now downgraded him to out. Naji Marshall, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and Kessler Edwards may land more significant roles in the rotation with Washington out. However, only Marshall has provided consistent fantasy value among these three players.

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (eye) will make a third consecutive start on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He injured his right eye in Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons, exiting the action after logging only seven minutes. Charlotte initially listed Diabate as questionable for Monday night, but he has now been upgraded to available. The 23-year-old Michigan product has impressed in recent outings but may lose playing time to Jusuf Nurkic, who is available to make his Hornets debut on Monday.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (calf) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Green has missed two games with calf tightness. Before exiting the lineup, Green was having his best spell of the season. He has scored 10-plus points in five of his past seven appearances. Green averages 7.5 points for the year, so he has had a significant bump in production. However, in this season's first matchup against the Nets, he was limited to just three points in 25 minutes, and Green certainly isn't a player fantasy managers can depend on to get the job done each night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guardMike Conley(finger) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to a right finger sprain, Conley will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest. Rob Dillingham was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday against Portland in place of Conley and posted eight points, six assists, and two steals in 23 minutes on the floor. With Conley still out, Dillingham will likely remain at the one. However, this evening, Anthony Edwards (hip) return could significantly cap the rookie's fantasy potential.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (undisclosed) will be inactive against the Orlando Magic on Monday. This will be the second straight game with Capela inactive while not appearing on the injury report. Overall, he will be out for an eighth consecutive game, as Capela recently battled back spasms. Onyeka Okongwu has taken over the starting gig at center, with Larry Nance Jr., Dominick Barlow, and Mouhamed Gueye providing cover for him. The latter will start Monday's contest alongside Okongwu.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is set to return to action in Monday's matchup against the Miami Heat. Porzingis was a last-minute scratch on Saturday against the New York Knicks due to an illness, but he has made a swift recovery. The Celtics have recently seen a decline in Porzingis' production due to his poor three-point shooting. He has hit only 31.1 percent from beyond the arc this month, averaging 18.0 points. Porzingis might see some extra offensive touches on Monday since Boston will be without Jaylen Brown (knee).

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is ready to go Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded Edwards from questionable to available. The Timberwolves star returns to action after missing one game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker filled in for Edwards in the starting unit on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers and will remain part of the starting five with Mike Conley (finger) out. Edwards finished this season's first clash against the Cavaliers with 28 points on 4-for-9 shooting from deep.