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Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Henderson has been ruled out. He’s appeared in one of Portland’s last eight games, with his absence freeing up additional minutes for Dalano Banton. While Banton is a risky streaming play, he could perform well in this matchup.

Isaac is back after a three-game absence and will start, replacing Goga Bitadze. While Bitadze should remain in the rotation, the move to a bench role does cut into his fantasy value. As for Isaac, if he can play 20 minutes without issue, there’s a good chance he puts up solid defensive numbers.

Porter has been inactive for Cleveland’s last four games, with his absence not impacting fantasy basketball. As long as Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are healthy, Porter won’t have many opportunities to produce.

Tyson’s absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as he’s on the back end of the rotation on most nights. Ty Jerome, Caris LeVert, and Isaac Okoro can all absorb the minutes that would have gone to the first-round pick out of Cal.

Martin and Bona resumed on-court workouts on Friday, but neither is ready to return to game action. The former’s absence is more impactful in deep fantasy leagues, as the 76ers must rely even more on Kelly Oubre Jr. As for Bona, he may crack the rotation if cleared to return before Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) does.

Initially expected to make his season debut on Friday, Strus remains sidelined. Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade have been Kenny Atkinson’s preferred choices to fill the void in the starting lineup. The former has been slightly more productive, but both are deep-league options at best.

Mobley missed Friday’s game against the Wizards so the probable listing is as good of a sign as fantasy managers could hope for Monday. Neither Georges Niang or Dean Wade are good streaming options if Mobley were to miss another game.

Hukporti’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes on most nights.

Lowry will be available after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pacers. With Jared McCain (knee) out indefinitely, the veteran point guard’s return will help the 76ers depth-wise. However, Lowry has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.

While it remains unknown exactly how much time Embiid will miss after suffering a sinus fracture on Friday, he’ll miss at least one game. Andre Drummond should return to the starting lineup, but Guerschon Yabusele is the superior streaming option. Also worth a look is Kelly Oubre Jr., as the 76ers will also be without Jared McCain (knee).

Collins injured his back in the first half of a December 8 game against the Pelicans. This will be his second straight missed game since then. Charles Bassey will serve as the Spurs backup center with Collins out.