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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (heel) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Doncic will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a left heel contusion. There is no word on Doncic being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload on Monday. The return of Doncic should shift Spencer Dinwiddie back to the bench. The move back to the bench will probably mean the end to most of Dinwiddie's streaming appeal.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (heel) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Doncic is dealing with a left-heel contusion that's caused him to miss each of Dallas' last two games. The 25-year-old has played at an MVP level when healthy this season, but multiple health issues have caused him to miss eight games. The Mavericks have still performed valiantly without him, going 6-2. With Portland in town on Monday and with a Christmas Day matchup against Minnesota on deck, it wouldn't be surprising to see Dallas rest Doncic one more time. If he's out, expect Spencer Dinwiddie to get another start. Dinwiddie has averaged 17.0 points and 6.5 assists in each of the last two games. He'd make a viable fantasy option against the Blazers.

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) won't play in Saturday's game against the Jazz. The veteran has had one of the best years of his career, averaging 10.8 points and shooting 45.2% from behind the arc. It's unknown how severe his current calf contusion is, so fantasy managers will be left wondering if he'll be ready to go when the Nets play the Heat in South Beach on Monday night. In the meantime, Cameron Johnson might slide over to the four, with Jalen Wilson and Keon Johnson gaining more fantasy value due to an anticipated increase in minutes and scoring opportunities.

According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Los Angeles Lakers forwardLeBron James(foot) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. James wasinitially listed as questionable due to left foot injury management, but he will now be likely available to play. He's been dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss two games earlier this month before being able to return for the next two. If the 39-year-old can go, he is a must-start in all fantasy formats, averaging 22.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 9.0 APG this season.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar guard will miss his second game in a row due to a left heel contusion. The good news is that Doncic was able to do some work on the court during Friday's practice. This doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline Doncic for too long. Fellow guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is returning on Saturday, so he figures to see a heavier workload. Also, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes should see increased roles, which make them worth looking at in deep leagues.