NBA Player News

Following a six-game absence entering the All-Star break, Antetokounmpo has been available for the Bucks’ last three games. He was on a minutes restriction for the first two, but he played 32 minutes against Miami on Sunday. He should be able to play against Houston, but if something changes, Andre Jackson Jr., Gary Trent Jr. and AJ Green will all be candidates to replace him in the starting lineup.

Bona has missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle, but is likely to return Monday given his probable listing. He and Guerschon Yabusele will split time down low with the 76ers missing Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid.

Walker missed four games with a concussion before returning last Friday against the Spurs, but he subsequently left that game after playing 11 minutes with a head injury. Walker sat out Sunday’s game against the Hawks with a concussion and will do the same Monday. There will be more minutes for Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino in his absence.

Grimes has the most fantasy value of anyone on the 76ers with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George out, but he won’t help fantasy managers Monday as he’s getting the night off for rest. Drummond will miss another game with a toe injury that has bothered him off and on all season long. Adem Bona figures to see more minutes with Drummond out.

Maxey is set to miss his 12th game in a row and there’s no end in sight for his string of absences. Oubre is set to miss his seventh game in a row with a knee injury. Justin Edwards should remain in the starting lineup while Ricky Council IV plays a significant role off the bench.

Brown started and had 12 points in 35 minutes against the Pistons on Sunday. With Zion Williamson (back) out again Monday, he’d be in line for another start, but the 28-year-old small forward will sit out for conditioning reasons on the second night of a back-to-back. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could move into the starting lineup.

Missi sat out Sunday’s game against the Pistons with a hip injury and has a legitimate chance to miss Monday’s matchup with the 76ers given his questionable listing. Karlo Matkovic would start and be an option in deep leagues if Missi is out again.

Williamson will miss his third game in a row due to a back injury while McCollum is getting a rest day on the second leg of a back-to-back. With Bruce Brown also out, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could move into the starting lineup for Williamson. Jordan Hawkins could take McCollum’s place in the lineup.

Curry was at practice Monday ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Heat. While the 37-year-old point guard has a legitimate chance to miss the next game given his questionable listing, he’s due back sometime during the Warriors’ road trip. Curry’s eventual return will push Quinten Post back to the bench.

Boucher was a late scratch with an illness Sunday against the Spurs and will miss another game Monday against the Wizards. His availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.

Barrett was held out last Thursday against the Warriors, but returned to play 30 minutes against the Spurs Sunday. With the Raptors playing the second leg of a back-to-back Monday and four games on tap this week, the 24-year-old small forward will get another rest day against the Wizards. Immanuel Quickley, who also sat out Sunday, will move back into the starting lineup.