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Ball is out of commission due to multiple injuries. Vasilije Micic will likely step in to run the Hornets offense in the place of the Hornets’ star point guard.

Williams, a late addition to the Thunder injury report, will not play on Sunday night. His absence will mean more minutes for Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Kenrich Williams. While Wiggins and Joe offer higher offensive ceilings, “Kenny Hustle” is a capable perimeter shooter who can also provide rebounds and steals.

Gilgeous-Alexander missed Friday’s game against the Mavericks with a wrist injury. His return will push Aaron Wiggins back to the bench. The 26-year-old point guard should be in all fantasy lineups, though the game against the Nets could get out of hand and the Thunder would have no reason to push SGA in this one.

Missi did not play in Friday’s win over the Jazz, with Daniel Theis replacing him in the starting lineup. Even if the rookie is available on Monday, his fantasy ceiling will be limited due to New Orleans’ need for additional spacing next to Zion Williamson. Therefore, Theis may still be worth a look in extremely deep leagues due to his perimeter shooting ability.

Murray was also probable for Friday’s win over Utah, a game in which he played 25 minutes. He should occupy his usual place in the Pelicans’ starting lineup as the point guard. Murray’s minutes on Friday were limited due to the nature of the game, which New Orleans held firm control of throughout the fourth quarter. Jose Alvarado will play more minutes if Murray is limited or cannot play.

Williamson has been sitting out one game of back-to-backs, but otherwise playing for the Pelicans lately. The 24-year-old power forward is listed as questionable with an illness against the Jazz. Javonte Green could be in line for another spot start if Williamson is out Monday.

Ware had one of the best games of his rookie season on Sunday, matching his high with 25 points. The first-round pick played well enough during the first half to be moved into the starting lineup for the second, replacing Haywood Highsmith (two points, three rebounds in eight minutes). The most significant concern regarding a Ware/Bam Adebayo (6/11/5/1/1 in 25 minutes) has been offensive spacing, but the two worked well together on Sunday. Fantasy managers should watch for more of this, as it would raise Ware’s fantasy ceiling considerably. Miami plays three games during Week 13, starting with Portland on Tuesday.

Jokic and Gordon were probable on the initial injury report, so this was the expected outcome for both players. The former, who played Friday’s win over the Heat with a shooting sleeve on his right arm, will remain in his usual starting center role. As for Gordon, he’s come off the bench in his first few games back from his second calf strain of the season, and that should remain the case for a while longer. Russell Westbrook has played well as Gordon’s replacement in the starting lineup.