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Spencer spent the 2022 Summer League with Washington and spent that preseason with Golden State. He’ll fill out the two-way void that was left after Lester Quinones was signed to a full contract, but he will likely spend most of his time in the G-League.

Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Castle has been upgraded to probable. He’ll continue to serve as one of the Spurs’ key options off the bench, and the guard has strengthened his case for Rookie of the Year honors with his recent performances.

No surprise here as Sochan was initially listed as doubtful with a calf injury. Keldon Johnson could see increased minutes and usage with the 21-year-old power forward out. Johnson is a potential streamer for managers looking for points and threes in deeper formats.

Markkanen is set to miss his ninth straight game as he continues to manage a back injury. The Jazz have no shortage of players that can fill in off the bench as Johnny Juzang, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski could all see increased minutes and usage against Boston.

White is officially available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. He’ll assume his usual role as one of the Bulls’ starting guards. Fantasy managers with White rostered need to ensure he’s in their active lineups before tipoff.

Highsmith will once again be available to play. He will continue to occupy his typical significant role off the bench, though he hasn’t contributed much in the box score. However, he has been efficient recently, which has helped him provide top-125 value in nine-cat leagues over the last two weeks.

Nance isn’t in the rotation when healthy, so his continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball.

Doncic appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Monday’s game against the Nets as he’s been upgraded from questionable to probable with a back injury. The 26-year-old point guard appeared to be bothered by his back during Saturday’s game against the Celtics, though he still played 37 minutes. Fantasy managers can plan on having Doncic in lineups Monday.

Haliburton will miss a third-straight game, which means that Andrew Nembhard will once again be the top playmaking option for Indiana. He has 22 assists over their last two games and will once again be an excellent source of assists against Chicago.

Nurkic is available after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Nets. However, with Mark Williams also available, the veteran center’s fantasy value will be limited. Moussa Diabate may also take a hit to his playing time with the Hornets back to full strength in the paint.

Williams dealt with a knee injury that kept him out two weeks ago, but made multiple spot starts with Santi Aldama out last week. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old shooting guard finds himself out again, now with a foot injury. Scotty Pippen Jr. could see increased minutes with Williams out and is likely the better fantasy option anyway.