Ausar Thompson (illness) is out for Monday’s game against Portland.
Thompson’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, as he filled in for the injured Jaden Ivey during Saturday’s win over Minnesota. Wendell Moore Jr. started the first game Ivey missed after fracturing his left fibula, but there would be no reason to consider streaming him if he gets another start on Monday. Malik Beasley is the player to target, whether he starts or comes off the bench, and Ron Holland II should also see more playing time.