Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (illness) wasn't listed on the injury report until later Monday evening and he was already ruled out with a non-COVID illness. He's been receiving around 25 minutes a night, so it leaves a big hole in the bench unit. Gradey Dick (thumb) was also ruled out, so the backcourt is pretty thin going into this contest against the Boston Celtics. Dennis Schroder would be the best streaming option off of the bench even though Garrett Temple may get a handful of minutes if needed. Trent has been a quality option for threes this season, but his point and steal totals haven't been as high as normal throughout his six seasons in the league.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hand) was originally listed as doubtful due to a left hand sprain but it seems like he's good enough to play since the team has officially upgraded him to active on Monday. The veteran guard should take his spot in the starting five again along with Jimmy Butler (toe) and Tyler Herro who are both active as well. Unfortunately, Lowry's play hasn't translated to a great fantasy performance as he's outside of the top 115 in nine-category leagues and only averages 8.9 points, 4.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.5 turnovers per game. Fantasy managers in deep leagues could continue to play him, but he's not a must-start in 12-team leagues.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Monday and will play his first game since December 30. He's actually only played one game since December 18 due to the right-toe MP joint sprain he's been dealing with, so fantasy managers will welcome back a player of his caliber with open arms. Butler will slot back into the starting lineup especially with Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) ruled out for this contest. He may not have the same playmaking stats since Tyler Herro is also active. Butler has averaged 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 turnovers per game so far this year, and should be in every starting lineup regardless of league format.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (knee) has been upgraded and will play on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old was only able to play around seven minutes in their last game against the Brooklyn Nets. This comes as great news since Darius Garland (jaw) remains sidelined. Strus will also remain in the starting five along with Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen. He hasn't been delivering the same fantasy output that he was giving through the beginning of the season, but he should see a little boost against a weaker opponent and added minutes. Strus can still be started in 12-team leagues right now.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse says guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will be out at least one week. Nurse said he and the staff noticed "something a bit off" with Melton due to his lumbar spine stress response and they want to fix something for the long term. Melton missed three contests with the injury between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8 before returning for two matchups, but the Sixers want to get this issue completely resolved. The 25-year-old glue guy and shutdown defender is submitting top-75 value in nine-category fantasy leagues this season, putting up 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals per game, and he should be stashed in those settings. Kelly Oubre Jr. started and swiped four steals in Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day victory over the Houston Rockets, and he should be rostered in most settings for the time being.