Brooklyn Nets

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.

Brooklyn Nets center/forward Day'Ron Sharpe (knee) hasn't played since January 7 against the Portland Trail Blazers after hyperextending his left knee. In a conversation with Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Sharpe said he was still a long way away from returning to the court. There was still some pain and he was working on strengthening his knee. He has yet to get much on-court work in practice and likely won't until the strengthening routine is fully finished. While Sharpe has been sidelined, Nicolas Claxton, Royce O'Neale, and Dorian Finney-Smith have been splitting up the extra minutes.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) could return to the court as early as Monday. Simmons has been sidelined since early November due to lingering back issues. He's currently practicing with the Long Island Nets. The organization is hopeful that Simmons can return for Monday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. However, Simmons would be on a strict minutes restriction if he does play. That being said, Simmons wouldn't be a recommended fantasy option until he's back to full speed. Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale would be the two players who would likely lose the most value with the return of Simmons.