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Siakam has been ruled out for Monday’s contest after scoring at least 25 points in three straight games. Obi Toppin could be poised to make a spot start against Minnesota in his place. The reserve forward hasn’t started in a game this season but averaged 11.9 points per game in 28 starts last season.

Hauser was held out of Monday’s win over the Kings, which led to Baylor Scheierman remaining in the Celtics’ rotation. With Hauser available, Scheierman’s minutes will likely decrease. The rookie has not been worth rostering in fantasy leagues, so nothing changes in that regard.

Initially diagnosed with a strained right calf, a deep vein thrombosis has reportedly developed. While blood-thinning medications have neutralized the blood clot, the Bucks guard will be out indefinitely and will continue to be tested regularly. From a fantasy standpoint, Lillard may not return in time to help managers who have relied on him for high-level production during the playoff weeks. While Ryan Rollins has been the replacement in the starting lineup, Gary Trent Jr. is the player who should be targeted on waiver wires.

Banton will shake off his questionable tag, but he’s unlikely to see meaningful minutes while Portland’s backcourt is mostly healthy.

Grant will miss an eighth straight game with a knee injury. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start in his place, and the young guard is worth streaming in some standard category leagues. However, he has been more valuable in points leagues.

With Malik Monk still sidelined, Carter should see increased run in this one. McDermott’s availability will have little impact in the realm of fantasy hoops due to his limited minutes when healthy.

Tuesday’s game will be Monk’s third straight missed due to illness. Keon Ellis will remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming when allowed to take on those responsibilities. Devin Carter (illness), who has been cleared to play, may pick up a few more minutes off the bench.

Due to a sprained left ankle, which is the same one he injured in early March, Thompson has been scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game. Tari Eason is the replacement in the starting lineup, and he should be streamed in shallow leagues until Thompson is cleared to return. There’s no word on the severity of this sprain, but Thompson missed nearly two weeks due to the previous ankle injury.

Stevens remains out for another game, which means that reserves John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. will get a few more minutes. Those players offer limited streaming value in their current roles.

Tillman hasn’t appeared in a game since March 6 due to a combination of coach’s decisions and the knee injury, so his absence won’t have any major implications in the world of fantasy hoops.

Horford was unavailable for Monday’s win over the Kings, the Celtics’ second game in as many nights. He has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday night and will likely start for Jayson Tatum (ankle) if he’s unable to play. Horford is worth streaming in deeper leagues when allowed to start.