

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. As expected, Cunningham will sit out after being listed as doubtful coming into this game due to a left knee strain. It wouldn't be shocking to see Cunningham continue to miss time until he's back to full strength. Killian Hayes should continue to start and see an increased role with Cunningham unavailable.


Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (illness) will play during Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Edwards was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Despite that, Edwards will be able to suit up and should play his normal role during Monday's contest. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was going to see a bump in value with Edwards out. However, he should remain relevant in the rotation with Mike Conley (hamstring) sidelined for this game.


Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This was expected as Antetokounmpo was listed as probable heading into this game. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a shoulder contusion but will be able to play through the issue. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Antetokounmpo back in their lineups for Monday's game.


Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (wrist) will remain sidelined for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. This marks the second game in a row that LeVert has missed due to right wrist soreness. His absence means that Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. will see an extended look in the rotation. Merrill has been on fire lately and should be streamed in most fantasy formats. This probably won't be an extended absence for LeVert, but Merrill should have decent value until he's ready to return.


Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) remains out for Monday's home battle with the Boston Celtics. Exum has been nursing a plantar sprain in his right heel since Jan. 3, but he reportedly practiced fully in Sunday's session, so he would appear to have a decent chance of ending a nine-game absence when Dallas hosts the Phoenix Suns for a matchup between two Western Conference contenders on Wednesday. After falling out of the Association and participating in play overseas for two years, the former No. 5 overall pick was playing the best ball of his NBA career before going down. Averaging 9.3 points on 57.5% field-goal shooting, 2.9 assists, and 0.9 three-pointers on 45.2% shooting from deep in 19.5 minutes across 30 games, Exum is worthy of a fantasy stash in deeper settings. With Seth Curry (ankle) out on Monday, Jaden Hardy and Josh Green have clearer paths to playing time.
