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Frank Ntilikina (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday vs. the Bucks.
The Knicks previously listed him as doubtful after he left Sunday's game early. With no morning shootaround, we'll have to wait until warmups before the Knicks reveal his status. Dennis Smith Jr. is the next man up for New York and will get the bulk of the PG minutes on Monday if Frank can't play, and he's coming off a great game too with 17 points, seven dimes, two blocks and two triples vs. Boston. The Knicks will also have Kadeem Allen as insurance off the bench.
Marcus Morris (cervical neck spasms) will not play on Monday vs. the Bucks.
He will miss both games of the current back-to-back set and did not travel with the team. The Knicks return home on Thursday to face the Pistons, but it's too early to say if Morris will be available then. Fantasy owners in weekly leagues should play it safe and bench Morris. Kevin Knox picked up 22 minutes in Morris' absence on Sunday, scoring 11 points with five rebounds, two blocks and triples. He's a hard player to trust, though.
Michael Carter-Williams (left hip irritation) is doubtful for Tuesday vs. the Wizards.
He hasn't played since Nov. 17 and the Magic aren't exactly missing him with Markelle Fultz playing so well.
Danuel House (illness) will not play on Tuesday vs. the Spurs .
At best, that leaves only two games for House this week against the Raptors and Suns. He's been a tremendous pickup for his points, triples and handful of defensive stats, so most fantasy owners will want to hold. Ben McLemore will look to have another solid outing and is coming off one of the best games of his young career.
Clint Capela (illness) is expected to play on Tuesday vs. the Spurs.
He will go through practice on Monday and should be ready to return from a two-game absence. Capela was on a tear before the DNPs, racking up at least 19 rebounds in seven straight outings. With Capela back, Isaiah Hartenstein and Gary Clark will go back to being irrelevant in fantasy leagues.
Allen Crabbe (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game vs. the Warriors.
The Hawks could be without Cam Reddish (wrist) too, catapulting DeAndre Bembry into the spotlight on a six-game slate. Evan Turner could pick up a handful of minutes as well but still isn't a viable fantasy option.
Cam Reddish underwent an MRI on his left wrist on Monday morning.
The Hawks listed him as questionable vs. the Warriors on Monday with a left wrist sprain, but that was before this news. Coach Lloyd Pierce said the Hawks will have an update later this afternoon, so be prepared to stream DeAndre Bembry on a light 6-game slate if Reddish misses time.
Brook Lopez is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Knicks with a sore back.
He also missed Saturday's game and his brother, Robin, will likely fill in for him again on Monday. If you're in a weekly league it probably makes sense to play it safe and bench Bro-Lo as the Bucks play just three times in the upcoming week.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (left hamstring tightness) is probable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
He hit just 4-of-16 shots for 10 points on Saturday but it sounds like he should be good to go on Monday. The Kings play four games in each of the next two weeks and Bogdanovic might be their best player currently.
Trevor Ariza is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Bulls after missing Saturday's game for personal reasons.
He's also dealing with a sore right groin, but it sounds like he'll play on Monday. He's not worth adding in most fantasy leagues, but will eat into the minutes of guys like Nemanja Bjelica, Yogi Ferrell and Harrison Barnes slightly.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist now questionable Monday.
Kidd-Gilchrist has been upgraded to questionable on Monday after initially being listed doubtful due to a strained left calf.
Brook Lopez listed out Monday.
Lopez will remain out on Monday as he continues to deal with a sore back. Robin Lopez exceeded his salary-based expectation in his previous start.
Draymond Green listed out Monday.
As expected, Green is officially listed out on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back. Kevon Looney (hamstring) is set to return to the lineup.
Josh Richardson listed out Monday.
As expected, Richardson remains out on Monday due to a tight right hamstring. Trey Burke (illness) has been added to the injury report and is questionable to suit up.
Some updates for tonight
Aaron Baynes is Out tonight. Frank Kamisky will start in his place. This is a big boost to both Kamisky and Dario Saric. Saric makes for an excellent play here in all formats and I might prefer him in my cashlinups if fits
Confirming;
DeAndre Bembry will start tonight. prefer Bembry off the bench where his usage is higher.
Kevon Looney will start at PF tonight and play in short bursts. minutes limit here so we are not that high on him. This most likely moves Eric Paschall to the bench, but he is still in play here as he'll still get his minutes and could potential see higher usage with 2nd team
Khris Middleton is back in the starting 5
GP option only at low ownership