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The Pistons have until Tuesday to decide on Jackson and Diallo’s team options. According to Edwards, they are likely to pick up Diallo’s option, but we have not heard an official word yet. If Jackson becomes a free agent, he will likely command some interest from around the league, but he will not be a fantasy target on draft night no matter where he lands.

The Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac for Monday’s game, leaving Tyronn Lue with two holes to fill in his starting lineup. Dunn and Bamba will do the honors, giving both a slightly higher fantasy ceiling. However, they’re only worth streaming in deep leagues.

Ball is the lone change to the Bulls’ starting lineup as he steps in for the injured Coby White. While he may be limited to 25 minutes, the move into the starting five raises Ball’s fantasy ceiling. With Ayo Dosunmu also out, Williams may play a few more minutes than usual.

Williams started this game, but he won’t be able to suit up for the fourth quarter. Svi Mykhailiuk and Brice Sensabaugh should finish out the fourth quarter in his place.

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.