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Smith is back after serving a one-game suspension against Portland on Monday. This has been their typical starting unit since Alperen Sengun went down, and that should continue for the rest of the season. Jock Landale got the start on Monday, but he will return to a reserve role in this game.

Murray remaining sidelined is unsurprising; after Saturday’s win over Utah, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said the point guard could be out for 5-7 days. Russell Westbrook started against the Jazz but didn’t offer much value, especially with the poor efficiency. Fantasy managers looking for a deep-league option would be wise to consider Julian Strawther due to his perimeter shooting ability.

Hauser was also probable for Saturday’s win over Charlotte, with the Celtics reserve playing 20 minutes off the bench. Based on the injury tag, look for Hauser to shoulder a similar workload on Monday.

Due to his hip injury, Brown will miss a second consecutive game. Luke Kornet started Saturday’s win in Charlotte, but this is another spot for fantasy managers to target Payton Pritchard if he’s sitting on the waiver wire. Regardless of Brown’s availability, Pritchard needs to be rostered in most standard leagues.

After playing between 15 and 21 minutes in Milwaukee’s first five games, Connaughton was limited to 10 in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers. His availability won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but an absence would result in more minutes for AJ Green.

Beauchamp isn’t in the rotation when healthy, so his absence will not impact fantasy basketball. With Milwaukee declining to pick up the wing’s rotation for next season, Marc Stein reported that the Bucks and Beauchamp’s representation (Klutch Sports) are working together to find him a new team. A trade may be MarJon’s only shot at having any fantasy relevance this season, depending on the destination.

Antetokounmpo is a little banged up after nearly posting a 34-point triple-double against the Cavs. He’s carried a heavy load as a scorer and rebounder this season and Bobby Portis is most likely to raise his fantasy stock should Antetokounmpo be ruled out.

Wiggins returned from a two-game hiatus on Saturday. He tallied 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal on a season-high 31 minutes. His outlook for Monday looks strong given that he’s had a day to rest.

Curry’s ankle injury has caused him to miss three games so far but he’ll get a chance to suit up to kick off next week. His scoring has been down this season but Golden State has done a fine job winning without him so far.

Quickley still hasn’t played since suffering a pelvis injury from a hard fall in his first game of the season. The Raptors guard hasn’t been listed as anything better than doubtful and Davion Mitchell should continue getting run as the team’s starting point guard.

Simmons posted his best stat line of the season his last time out with eight points, eight assists, 11 rebounds, and a pair of blocks against the Bulls. Brooklyn is being cautious to keep him healthy, but fantasy managers should be encouraged by what he’s been able to do so far.