Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) isn't expected to return for Monday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 22-year-old is averaging 22.8 points this season, a career-high. However, he's been out a few weeks after suffering a knee strain during the January 7 encounter with the Denver Nuggets. That said, although Cunningham isn't anticipated to suit up, the doubtful tag at least means he's moving in the right direction. But until he's back in the lineup, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, and Alec Burks should benefit the most on the scoring end.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) won't play on Saturday against Milwaukee. The 22-year-old has already missed 10 games this season for various reasons. However, he tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's matchup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, so his most recent ailment could keep him on the shelf for at least a few more games. With Isaiah Livers and Marvin Bagley III now in Washington, Ausar Thompson, who had nine rebounds and seven points on Wednesday, should continue to see more action. Kevin Knox II might also get more involved, although he's a hit-or-miss fantasy option.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is expected to return to action in five to seven days after being cleared for basketball activities, the team announced on Friday. The former number-one overall pick has missed each of the last five games with a knee strain and will be out for the next two games but could make his return anytime after. For the near future, Killian Hayes and Jaden Ivey will continue to see more minutes and usage as the team's potential franchise player misses some more time. January 24th at home versus the Hornets seems like the earliest potential date we could see Cunningham return.

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The Mavs will give Hardaway the starting nod with Luka Doncic (ankle) on the sideline for this game. This means that Jaden Hardy will come off the bench, so his fantasy value won't be as appealing on Thursday. Hardaway could be worth a look as a streaming option with an extended role in this game.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Harris was experiencing soreness in his left ankle after Friday's game and had to sit out Saturday's home loss to the Utah Jazz, but the rest days in between seem to have been enough to get him back on the floor after a one-game respite. The 31-year-old fantasy stalwart has performed as advertised, hovering around the top-60 range yet again with solid averages of 16.9 points on 51.0% field-goal shooting, 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers. Marcus Morris Sr. should head back to Philly's second unit on Wednesday, and Harris should act as the Sixers' complementary scoring option behind Tyrese Maxey with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined.