Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) remains sidelined but continues to ramp up toward his season debut, according to coach Rick Carlisle. The veteran has been out since straining his hamstring in early October, and recent workouts indicate he's getting close to returning. His presence would be a welcome boost for an injury-hit Pacers squad still missing Bennedict Mathurin (foot), Obi Toppin (foot), Johnny Furphy (ankle), and Quenton Jackson (hamstring). McConnell's steady playmaking and defensive activity should immediately help stabilize Indiana's second unit. Last season, he averaged 9.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.1 steals in under 18 minutes per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Fantasy managers in deeper 9-cat formats should consider stashing him now, as his efficiency and steals upside can quietly provide category-winning value once he's back.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (illness) is expected to return Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Curry has missed the past three games due to a general illness, and the Warriors dropped two of those contests, underscoring just how vital he remains to their offense. Before his absence, the two-time MVP was averaging 26.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from deep and 95 percent from the line. His return should immediately lift the team's scoring and spacing, benefiting teammates like Jonathan Kuminga and Jimmy Butler III, who have carried the offensive load recently. Fantasy managers should confidently reinsert Curry into all lineups, as he remains a top-tier 9-cat option capable of elite efficiency and volume across multiple categories.

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) exited Monday's loss to the New York Knicks and was ruled out for the remainder with left hamstring tightness after 12 minutes, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. For fantasy managers, he should be considered day-to-day, though hamstring issues can easily linger. Noah Clowney, who has started the last four games alongside Nicolas Claxton, would likely see an uptick in workload if Sharpe misses time. E.J. Liddell could also pick up some minutes off the bench, but he remains a watchlist option only, having yet to show meaningful fantasy impact despite brief appearances in recent games. Sharpe had been quietly productive in limited minutes this season, averaging 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds on 65 percent shooting, making him worth holding in deeper leagues while awaiting an official update.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (left finger sprain) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The 24-year-old hasn't missed a game this season but continues to struggle with consistency, making him difficult to trust in most fantasy formats. Williams is averaging 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and under one steal per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 46 percent from deep. Despite decent efficiency, his low usage and lack of steady production limit his fantasy impact. He's best left for managers in very deep leagues looking for occasional threes and defensive stats from the end of their bench.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (right knee) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks due to injury management. The veteran guard has yet to play this season, and his absence continues to thin out Dallas' backcourt depth. With Kyrie Irving still out, expect Max Christie and Brandon Williams to maintain steady minutes, with D'Angelo Russell leading the playmaking and rookie Cooper Flagg occasionally running the offense. Exum's fantasy relevance remains minimal until he returns, but he's worth monitoring in very deep leagues given his efficiency and defensive versatility. Last season, he averaged 8.7 points, 2.8 assists, and shot 43 percent from three in limited minutes. Fantasy managers in standard formats should look elsewhere for short-term production while Exum's return timeline remains unclear.

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (illness) will hop back into the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. His name has been removed from the injury report after Kennard missed two contests due to illness. The Hawks are currently dealing with several injury issues, which could lead to Kennard playing a significant role in the game. He may even make his first start of the season if Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) are unable to play against the Clippers.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. A knee problem could keep Nance Jr. out for a second consecutive game. Working as a reserve, Nance Jr. has contributed 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 16.7 minutes this season. If he can't play on Monday, Dean Wade may receive more work in the Cavaliers frontcourt. Although Wade is a versatile player, his efforts typically do not translate well into fantasy basketball.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Monday's tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. The big man hurt his right ankle in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Despite the injury, Gafford played 19 minutes in Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, he might have to sit out on Monday night due to the issue. Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable, and Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game, so we could see a lot of Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse in the Dallas frontcourt.

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Due to a back issue, Alexander-Walker was forced to drop out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, and he may remain out on Monday night. If he can't return, Keaton Wallace will likely make a second consecutive start. He shot only 5-for-15 from the field against the Lakers, but overall, he did a decent job, amassing 14 points, two rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 36 minutes.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) may have to skip a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Johnson sustained a right quadriceps contusion earlier this week and missed his second game of the season on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. With Trae Young (knee) on the shelf, Johnson has been the leading man on offense for the Hawks, averaging 20.6 points and 4.9 assists with 8.4 rebounds. Mouhamed Gueye had an impressive outing as a starter on Saturday with 21 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. He may get another chance to shine on Monday if Johnson remains out.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porzingis missed Saturday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers for rest purposes. In his most recent outings, Porzingis has shot horribly, but his average numbers remain solid at 17.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks. He's Atlanta's third-highest scorer behind Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) and Trae Young (knee). Both players are currently nursing injuries, which could result in a huge offensive role for Porzingis on Monday. Especially with the team's fourth-highest scorer Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) also iffy for the contest.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will remain sidelined for Monday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks and will miss "the next few games," according to head coach Tyronn Lue. Monday's matchup will mark Leonard's fourth consecutive absence due to a right ankle sprain. According to Lue, medical tests indicate the injury is unlikely to be a long-term problem for the veteran star. Health issues have often kept Leonard back, but he's been highly productive when on the court. This season, Leonard has averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals, shooting 50.5 percent from the field. Kris Dunn has made his first three starts of the season during Leonard's absence, but his numbers have been fairly underwhelming.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (hip) is on the injury report as questionable for Monday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran star exited Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left hip, and the issue could now keep him sidelined for the entire game on Monday. Due to health issues, Beal has made only six appearances with the Clippers, averaging a disappointing 8.2 points in 20.2 minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic may return to the rotation if Beal can't play on Monday. However, the Serbian sniper has been inconsistent this season, making him a risky fantasy play.

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been listed as out for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This was expected after he left early on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green has reinjured his right hamstring, exiting the lineup after making only two appearances. Earlier this week, when Green made his season debut, Ryan Dunn landed in the second unit, and he could now regain a role among the starters. The 22-year-old sophomore has registered 10.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in the first unit this season. Green's absence also means that Collin Gillespie will continue to see a healthy amount of playing time in the backcourt.

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.