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Daniels briefly exited this game after tweaking his knee, but it didn’t keep him out long. Despite that, he was able to turn in a well-rounded stat line and showcase some playmaking after having a total of five assists across their first two games. Depending on the point differential in the Canada-Spain matchup, Australia may or may not advance to the next phase of the tournament. Regardless, Daniels has played well thus far, which should have managers excited about his first season in Atlanta.

Sexton missed Sunday’s game against the 76ers with an ankle injury. He showed he was healthy Monday and with Keyonte George (foot) and Jordan Clarkson (foot) both out, the 26-year-old shooting guard had a big game. Sexton had 16 points on 16 shots and dished out 13 assists. His playing time could be up and down for the rest of the season depending on the health of his backcourt mates.

Collins returned after missing the last five games with a back injury. The 27-year-old power forward scored 28 points, but was hardly efficient taking 30 shots with the Jazz missing multiple starters. Collins has plenty of fantasy value, but his availability down the stretch of the season has to concern fantasy managers.

Williams suffered a strained right hip during the first half of Monday’s game and will not return. He logged 14 minutes, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer. With Williams done for the night, Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace should receive more playing time. Wiggins offers a higher offensive ceiling if J-Dub misses time.

Avdija missed the last two games with a quad injury, but will be back in the lineup Monday against the Warriors after he was initially listed as questionable. Shaedon Sharpe still figures to remain in the starting lineup with Jerami Grant (knee) already ruled out.

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.