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It’s the worst-case scenario for Big Bob Williams, who was off to a productive start with Portland. His absence means Deandre Ayton should continue to dominate. Toumani Camara and Jabari Walker should see extra playing time, with Camara the most likely beneficiary. Moses Brown is next in line at center, but it’s unlikely he sees enough playing time to be worth rostering in 12-team leagues. Keep an eye on how Portland’s rotation shakes out in the coming games.

Battle aggravated a nasal injury he suffered in late February during the first half of Monday’s game and is done for the night. He played 12 minutes off the bench and finished with five points, three rebounds and one three-pointer. Battle’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, but it will likely mean more playing time for Jared Rhoden and AJ Lawson.

Coulibaly, who had a scary fall on a dunk attempt and landed on his back, will not return to Monday’s game due to tightness in his right hamstring. The Wizards wing played eight minutes, finishing with four points, two rebounds and one assist. With Coulibaly done for the night, Justin Champagnie will play additional minutes off the bench.

No surprise here as Grant was initially listed as doubtful with a knee injury after the Trail Blazers faced the Pistons on Sunday, making this the second leg of a back-to-back. Shaedon Sharpe is likely to start in Grant’s absence while Kris Murray could also move into the rotation. Murray isn’t a streaming option, though.

LaRavia has been a larger part of Sacramento’s recent rotation than Crowder, but neither player has been able to contribute significant fantasy value this season. Devin Carter and Trey Lyles may take on a few extra minutes with the reserve forward pair sidelined.

After Monday, Golden State has two more games this week. Thursday against the Kings and Saturday against the Knicks. Kuminga has been sidelined since early January, while Monday will only be the second-straight game that Podz has missed. Quinten Post has moved into the starting lineup since Podz went down, but Kuminga hasn’t played since a month before Jimmy Butler joined the team, so it’s unclear what the rotation will look like.

With Brandon Williams (hamstring) sidelined for this game, Exum will make a return to the starting lineup. Spencer Dinwiddie will still play a significant role off the bench. Dinwiddie was seen as a priority addition after Kyrie Irving (knee) went down, but he has only started once since then.

Castle is officially available for Monday’s game after his status was upgraded throughout the afternoon. He’ll remain one of the Spurs’ key contributors off the bench and should be rostered in standard leagues.

The Pacers are without Tyrese Haliburton for a third straight game, and Rick Carlisle will use his third different lineup on Monday. Mathurin will receive the starting nod, with Ben Sheppard headed to the bench. Being allowed to start raises Mathurin’s ceiling, making him a player worth rostering for Monday’s 12-game slate.

With Zach Edey (ankle) and Vince Williams Jr. (foot) both sidelined, Jackson and Huff will enter the starting unit. This will be Jackson’s first time in the starting lineup this season, while it will be Huff’s first start since November.