NBA Player News

Maybe Anderson Varejao will pick up some extra minutes tonight, which means absolutely nothing.

Hauser has missed the last two Celtics games, but he’ll be back in the rotation for the defending champions Monday. His return will cut into the additional minutes Payton Pritchard was seeing over the last two games.

Edwards’ comments came after the Timberwolves’ loss to the Warriors on Saturday. It seemed like Edwards has been frustrated with officiating this entire season and it boiled over after another game where he considered the officiating “terrible.” It’s unsurprising that the league took issue with the language used by the 23-year-old shooting guard in his postgame media availability Saturday.

Sheppard has played two games since returning from an oblique injury, but now he’s back on the injury report and listed as questionable Monday. He isn’t fantasy relevant, but if he’s out Monday it will impact the Pacers’ bench depth.

Sarr’s injury could free up more time for Jonas Valanciunas if the rookie is ultimately ruled out. Oklahoma City has allowed the most rebounds to opponents this season, setting up JV as a solid streaming option in that scenario.

Murray has played well since returning from a hamstring injury, but this latest ailment could keep him sidelined against the Suns. If he’s ultimately ruled out, Russell Westbrook could earn a spot start.

Lillard was originally given a doubtful tag for a right calf strain, but an illness is what will keep him sidelined. In his absence, Ryan Rollins and AJ Green should see more run, with Khris Middleton seeing a big bump in usage.

With Giannis sidelined for a second straight game, expect Big Bobby Portis to step into the starting lineup. Damian Lillard (illness) is also out, so Portis and Khris Middleton will likely operate as the team’s go-to options on offense.

Los Angeles’ frontcourt lineup is quite thin, which means Mo Bamba and Nic Batum could see increased run if Zubac is forced to sit against Memphis.

DFS sat out Saturday, and Noah Clowney got the start. Clowney wasn’t too productive with his increased role, and with 28 teams in action on Monday, you’re likely not streaming him. Jalen Wilson could also see more playing time in Finney-Smith’s absence.

George sat out Saturday, and Collin Sexton replaced him in the starting five. Expect Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk to handle more minutes if George is sidelined.