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Fantasy managers with Murray rostered received solid value in the rebound, assist, and steals categories. However, he struggled with his shot, going 0-of-6 from beyond the arc. Since returning from a broken hand, Murray is shooting 31.4% from the field and averaging 4.3 turnovers per game (three appearances). The efficiency needs to improve, especially if the Pelicans are to get out of the 4-17 hole they’ve dug themselves.

Bennedict Mathurin will continue to start for Indiana, and they still haven’t given a concrete timeline for Nesmith’s return. He hasn’t played since November, and he may be out for a while longer.

Haliburton exited early from their matchup with the Cavs on Sunday, and now he is expected to remain sidelined for their rematch on Tuesday. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell should both be considered excellent streaming options, especially if Haliburton remains sidelined past this game. Luckily, this isn’t the same hamstring that Haliburton was managing late last season.

Craig has missed six straight, and his string of absences will continue through at least January 27. He hasn’t been much of a factor when healthy, so his availability should be of little concern to fantasy managers.

Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that Adebayo will “warm up with the intent to play,” so fantasy managers should expect him to get the green light here. If he’s sidelined, however, rookie big man Kel’el Ware could replace him in the starting five.

Irving was given a 1-2 week timeline for recovery on January 6, and the questionable tag suggests that he’s closer to returning in one week than in two. If he’s given the green light to face the Nuggets, Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes would see their roles reduced.

Dosunmu will sit out a 10th straight game on Tuesday. According to Bulls insider K.C. Johnson, he’ll “scrimmage player development coaches and low-minute players” on Monday. As long as he feels good after the scrimmage, he could make his return for the second leg of Chicago’s back-to-back set.

Brogdon will miss a fifth straight game, which should mean increased opportunities for Jared Butler. Butler has averaged16 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists across his last four appearances. Brogdon joins big man Tristan Vukcevic (right ankle sprain) on the sidelines against Minnesota.

Brunson injured his shoulder Sunday and, though he finished the game, the Knicks may choose to play it safe with him for the second leg of a back-to-back set. If Brunson is ultimately ruled out, Miles McBride could earn his first start of the season. Deuce averaged 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.6 triples in 16 starts last season.

Morant is a late addition to Monday’s injury report, which means his status against Houston is truly up in the air. If he’s unable to go, Scotty Pippen Jr. could replace him in the first unit. Pippen Jr. has averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 16 starts this season.

Quickley has been solid since returning from a long layoff, averaging 16.7 points, 7.2 dimes and 2.3 triples across his last six. If he’s sidelined, expect some combination of Bruce Brown, Davion Mitchell and Jamal Shead to pick up the slack. Scottie Barnes would likely handle primary playmaking duties.