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Eason and Adams were active for Saturday’s loss to the Kings, playing 23 and eight minutes off the bench, respectively. The former is far more impactful in fantasy basketball, especially with Fred VanVleet (ankle) already out. Eason could return to the starting lineup if available, but Jabari Smith Jr. is another option to fill the void left by VanVleet. If Adams cannot play, Jock Landale will move into the rotation.

Liddell’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Bulls’ rotation when he is healthy.

With Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones also sidelined, Huerter’s injury could free up some additional playing time for Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips.

Carter injured his right shoulder during Saturday’s loss to the Magic and will not play on Monday. As for LaRavia, this will be the third game he has missed with a thumb injury, and he will be re-evaluated toward the end of next week. Carter’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially with Malik Monk having recently returned from an illness.

Unsurprisingly, Grant remains out after being listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup and should be rostered in some 12-team leagues.

Giddey is dealing with a sore right hip, hence his inclusion on the injury report. If he’s unable to play, the Bulls will have to rely even more on Coby White, who has been an outstanding fantasy option since the All-Star break. Dalen Terry, Talen Horton-Tucker and even Jevon Carter could be asked to play additional minutes if Giddey sits.

Coffey played four minutes before exiting Sunday’s game with a sore left knee. The Clippers were already without Kawhi Leonard, so they’ll finish the game down two rotation wings. Bogdan Bogdanovic should log additional minutes for the Clippers, who visit the Magic on Monday.

Kelly O has played in and started seven straight games for the Pels, and he should see his typical workload with the first five against Charlotte on Sunday.

Burks is once again considered probable due to his lingering back issue. The probable tag suggests he will be cleared to play, and the veteran guard should get another start on Monday. With Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson out, Burks is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Hawkins has been ruled out. His absence leaves the Pelicans thin on backcourt options, meaning more playing time for Antonio Reeves and Keion Brooks Jr. While Reeves would be worth a look as a desperation play in deep leagues, neither player qualifies as a must-stream.

Alec Burks and Pelle Larsson started for this duo against the 76ers on Saturday and it appears like they will again to kick off a new weak. Wiggins and Robinson will get a chance to return against the Celtics on Thursday.