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He’s on a two-way deal with the Hornets, so Spalding should be healthy enough when it comes time to sign a deal. Spalding didn’t have an impact with the Hornets with no NBA games played in 2019-20, but he did have a hot stretch with the Suns towards the end of the 2018-19 season.

White came out of Sunday’s loss to Portland with a sore right ankle and has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers. With Bulls coach Billy Donovan saying he’s unsure of a return timeline for his starting guard, White may also miss the final game of Chicago’s road trip on Thursday against the Warriors.

Ball is available after sitting out Sunday’s loss to Portland, which was the expected outcome. He’ll provide depth off the bench and likely play around 25 minutes. Coby White’s absence opens up additional opportunities for Ball, who is worth a look in deep leagues.

Dosunmu will sit out the second night of their back-to-back, which will open up minutes off the bench. Lonzo Ball and Dalen Terry should fill the void, with Talen Horton-Tucker potentially taking on a few extra minutes.

Batum is officially available for Monday’s game. However, while he will play rotation minutes, there isn’t much to gain from streaming the veteran forward, even with Kawhi Leonard not playing.

Harden will be good to go, which was expected after his initial probable tag. With Kawhi Leonard out, Harden may see a few extra shots, and he has recorded a 20-point double-double in three of their last four games.

Powell is good for Monday night after logging 37 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Lakers. With Kawhi Leonard out, Powell will take on an even more prominent role within the Clippers offense. And with the Bulls being among the league leaders in pace, this could be a big night for “Stormin’ Norman.”

Dunn is available after being considered questionable on the initial injury report. With Kawhi Leonard sitting for injury management reasons, Dunn could be in the Clippers’ starting lineup. If so, while worth a look in deep leagues, Dunn is not a must-stream player.

Bamba will get the starting nod at center with Ivica Zubac (eye) missing his first game of the season. Kai Jones should fill out the backup minutes at center, with some Nicolas Batum center minutes sprinkled in when Tyronn Lue wants to use a smaller lineup.

Reaves injured his knee during their loss to the Clippers on Sunday, but it won’t keep him out of the lineup against the Wizards. He’ll continue to play his normal large role, and he may be in for a big night against a tanking team.

Brogdon, who has not appeared in a game since January 5, will be absent for a ninth straight contest on Tuesday. His absence has ensured Bub Carrington of starters’ minutes, while fellow rookie Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert have played regular minutes off the bench. The “silly season” has already been in full swing for the Wizards, who have the NBA’s worst record.