Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (back) is available for Monday's game versus the Utah Jazz. Simmons will make his long-awaited return after spending nearly three months on the shelf due to a nerve impingement in his left lower back. The oft-injured former All-Star is averaging 6.5 points on 52.8% field-goal shooting, 10.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 0.8 blocks over six games and should be picked up in shallow fantasy leagues where he may be available. Simmons is likely facing a minutes restriction, but he is eventually going to eat into Spencer Dinwiddie's playmaking opportunities and the playing time of Dorian Finney-Smith as well as Royce O'Neale.

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play on Monday versus Utah. Finney-Smith sprained his left ankle versus Houston on Saturday, leaving the Nets without a very versatile piece of the rotation. However, the team will have Cameron Johnson (personal) back in the fold on Monday, and Ben Simmons (back) is expected to play, so the void left will be filled by committee.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (personal) isn't on the injury report ahead of Monday's encounter with the Jazz, suggesting he will be available for the game. Johnson missed Saturday's contest against Houston for personal reasons. He should jump back into the starting unit, where he has averaged 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists for the Nets this season. Cam Thomas took Johnson's spot among the starters and had an impressive 37-point performance at the weekend, but he looks set to maintain his role, as Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't feature on Monday.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been listed as probable for Monday's contest against Utah. Nets head coach Jacques Vaughn said at the weekend that there's a "high likelihood" Simmons will play on Monday, and it indeed looks like he'll make his first appearance since Nov. 6. Simmons had a solid start to the season with a number of near-triple-doubles, but he can't be expected to perform at his best straight away after missing nearly 40 games. However, it's great to see him being available again, and Simmons could make a big impact in fantasy basketball.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (personal) won't play on Saturday against Houston. He will be unavailable for the ninth time this season. The trio of Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker IV, and Royce O'Neale looks set to benefit from Johnson's absence. Thomas is by far the most attractive option for fantasy managers, and he'll head into Saturday's clash with some newly found momentum, having posted 20-plus points in three of his last four appearances.