Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran is managing a right knee injury and has played only once in the past four games. In D.C., Middleton has averaged only 24.4 minutes per game, but he's been productive, notching 10.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Still, he will be risky fantasy choice on Monday, as Middleton and his crew will go up against a team that's allowing only 109.5 points per 100 possessions, the third-fewest in the league.

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (calf) has not been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. He will sit out a third consecutive game due to a calf contusion. Coulibaly had some productive outings early in the season and is averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals for the campaign. Tre Johnson looks set to make his third start in Coulibaly's absence. The rookie has posted 14.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while starting. However, things could become tough for him on Monday, as Detroit possesses the third-most efficient defense in the Association.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (hamstring) will remain out on Monday against the Orlando Magic. He continues to recover from a left hamstring tear he sustained near the end of September. There was a chance that Henderson could be ready to return to basketball activities in four weeks, but he still must wait for his 2025-26 debut. With Henderson out, the Trail Blazers backcourt has relied on Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday. Following Blake Wesley's (foot) recent exit from the lineup, Sidy Cissoko has also entered the rotation. However, Cissoko has largely been ineffective so far.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (foot) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The veteran big man has sat out two of the last three games, but he's ready to go to work on Sunday after being initially considered questionable for the matchup. Horford has been part of the second unit with the Warriors, making a limited impact. He's averaging 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.0 minutes this season. In his last outing against the Sacramento Kings, Horford finished scorless in 27 minutes on 0-for-7 three-points shooting. Indiana has limited opponents to 32.6 percent shooting from downtown, meaning it won't be easy for Horford to bounce back on Sunday night.

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (neck) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old has recently battled a neck strain and missed his first game of the season on Friday against the Miami Heat. Sexton is poised to have a big role in Monday's contest, as Charlotte won't have LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) in the lineup. Additionally, Miles Bridges (back) is considered questionable for the game. So far this season, Sexton has contributed 16.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, shooting an impressive 51.2 percent from the floor.

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (illness) is ready to rejoin the action on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has removed him from the injury report ahead of the contest. Thompson was unable to play on Saturday against the Washington Wizards due to illness. The 2025-26 campaign has been a frustrating one for Thompson so far, as he's nailed only 26.4 percent of his triples. Due to his poor outside shooting, Thompson has been limited to 7.6 points per game in 20.0 minutes. His struggles may very well continue on Monday night, as the Bucks boast top-10 defensive numbers against three-point shooters.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) is questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The versatile Australian sprained his right ankle in Saturday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to finish the game, but the injury may now keep Giddey out of Monday's matchup. It's been a very impressive start to the season from Giddey, as he's averaged nearly a triple-double with 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 9.3 assists. If Giddey is unable to play on Monday, Tre Jones would take on more playmaking responsibilities, while Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu could see increased playing time in the backcourt.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (back) has been listed as questionable for Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bridges has landed on the injury report due to back spasms. Charlotte remains without LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder), meaning the team could be missing three major offensive contributors on Monday night. This would give Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann greater roles on the attacking end. Rookies Ryan Kalkbrennerand Sion James, who have been starting, may also see more offensive touches.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) isn't on the injury report for Monday's encounter with the Miami Heat. The two-time All-Star only recently made his season debut, and Cleveland rested him on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls during the second leg of a back-to-back. Garland has been rusty in his first couple of outings, shooting only 37 percent from the field. He's averaged 14.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 27.0 minutes. The Heat have a top-five defense in the league, so Garland may face more difficulties on the court in Monday's game.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game due to an issue with his right ankle. Sion James has been starting during Ball's absence, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over the past three contests. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton has been given more playmaking duties and even logged his 11th career double-double with 10 points and 12 assists in Tuesday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday, Sexton may have to return to score-first mode, as Charlotte could also be without Miles Bridges (back), who has been listed as questionable on the injury report.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The former MVP was initially considered questionable for the game due to illness. Curry will be sidelined for a third consecutive game, boosting the fantasy value of Brandin Podziemski and Will Richard. The latter has done better over the last two games, even dropping 30 points in Wednesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Curry's absence also means more offensive touches for Jimmy Butler III and Jonathan Kuminga.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) remains on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Monday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Davis is working his way back from a left calf strain and was also questionable for Saturday's contest against the Washington Wizards. Ultimately, Davis was ruled out for the clash, missing a fifth consecutive game. With Dereck Lively II (knee) also battling an injury, the Mavericks frontcourt leaned on Daniel Gafford (ankle), Dwight Powell, and Moussa Cisse on Saturday. The latter two may have to take on even more work on Monday, as Gafford is also considered questionable for the game.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (groin) is considered questionable for Monday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. A right groin strain could keep Reaves sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. Jake LaRavia has been starting during Reaves' absence and will continue to have additional fantasy value if he remains out on Monday. Over the last three games, LaRavia has averaged 10.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals. On Monday, LaRavia's productivity may even improve, considering the Hornets are ranked 24th in defensive efficiency while playing with the fourth-fastest pace in the league.

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will officially be active on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 31-year-old has been upgraded from probable to available on the injury report. Although LeVert is dealing with soreness in his left knee, the issue won't keep him off the court. LeVert has finished back-to-back games with double-digit points, his highest-scoring outings of the campaign. In Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, he also showed off some playmaking skills, finishing with four assists. Philadelphia allows the fourth-fewest bench points in the league, which could significantly impact LeVert's performance on Sunday.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was initially listed as doubtful for the game after Stewart sprained his left ankle during Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Stewart has recently filled in for Tobias Harris (ankle) in the first unit. Now, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff must rethink his plans again. Ron Holland II started the second half in Stewart's place on Sunday, while Paul Reed could provide the Pistons with another bigger body in the frontcourt.

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (toe) will remain out for Monday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He exited the 122-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets, with a subsequent MRI revealing a great toe sprain. While Adebayo is currently classified as day-to-day, there are reports that he may be on the shelf for weeks, possibly over a month. Of course, that wouldn't be an ideal scenario for fantasy managers, considering he's averaging 19.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals this season. With that in mind, Miami will run smaller than usual, at least when Kel'el Ware isn't on the floor. Guys like Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Pelle Larsson are the favorites to lead the way offensively until Adebayo or Tyler Herro (ankle, foot) are back on the court.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) won't play on Sunday versus the Pistons. The 2023 MVP is starting to return to form, most recently amassing 29 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one block in the 130-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. As expected, he'll take the night off for the second game of the back-to-back. With Embiid getting some rest on Sunday night, Adem Bona, averaging 4.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in three starts, will presumably take his place in the rotation, with Andre Drummond projected to receive a few more minutes from off the bench. However, neither player can be trusted to produce, although there is streaming potential for desperate fantasy managers in deeper formats, especially for category participants in need of rebounding to close out the week.

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (rib) is listed as questionable versus the Timberwolves. He's dealing with a left ribcage contusion, missing the last two games against Golden State and Oklahoma City. If he returns, expect lighter minutes and less physical play inside as Sacramento eases him back, which could slightly cap his usual scoring and playmaking numbers. If Sabonis remains out, Drew Eubanks profiles as a short-term streamer for boards and defensive stats, while Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach LaVine should handle most of the scoring and playmaking. Newly signed forward Precious Achiuwa logged only nine minutes in his Kings debut, finishing with four points, four rebounds, and one steal, but he's worth a spot on watch lists in deeper formats if Sabonis remains out longer than expected.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain) is out for Sunday at Philadelphia, his fourth straight missed game. This keeps Detroit leaning on Cade Cunningham's shot creation and Jalen Duren's interior usage, while Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is doubtful, further consolidating frontcourt touches. In standard leagues, continue to start Cunningham and Duren with confidence; both have produced high-volume lines during Harris' absence. Ausar Thompson gains a small usage and rebounding bump and is the best all-around streamer for points, boards, steals, and blocks. With wing minutes opening, Duncan Robinson profiles as a three-point specialist for managers chasing triples, and Caris LeVert (knee), listed probable, can supply secondary playmaking if his minutes hold. In deeper formats, Ron Holland II is a watch list add for opportunistic scoring if Detroit downsizes at the four.

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday at Philadelphia after exiting Friday's win in Brooklyn and logging only 8.9 minutes with a left ankle sprain. If he sits, expect Jalen Duren to anchor the frontline with heavier minutes and rebounding volume, while Cade Cunningham's usage should remain sky high as Detroit continues to run its offense through pick-and-rolls and paint touches. Tobias Harris (ankle) remains out, opening up frontcourt minutes for Ausar Thompson and second-year forward Ron Holland II, who could see his most extended run of the season. Holland has shown flashes of defensive versatility and upside in limited action, making him a deep-league streamer if he gets 25-plus minutes. Stewart remains a hold where rostered, but fantasy managers should prepare a short-term replacement at power forward or center until he returns.