

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The 25-year-old hasn't been a consistent fantasy producer this season. Still, he can play well at times, as evident by his 30-point effort on Saturday against Milwaukee. But if Nesmith misses his first game since January 14, Jarace Walker and Bennedict Mathurin may enter the starting lineup. Walker and Mathurin are shaky fantasy options. But their upside will increase if Tyrese Haliburton (back) and Myles Turner (hip) aren't available. Pascal Siakam (personal) has already been ruled out.


Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He recently missed time because of a hip injury. However, Haliburton was back on the floor for Indiana's last three contests, recently amassing 24 points, 15 assists, six boards, and five steals in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. But if the 25-year-old can't suit up, Andrew Nembhard will likely slide over to the one, with Bennedict Mathurin potentially entering the starting lineup. Mathurin has averaged 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 45 starts this season, although he may be more productive if Myles Turner (hip) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) don't play. In addition, Pascal Siakam (personal) has already been ruled out for Monday night.


Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Aaron Wiggins (illness) has overcome a questionable designation and will play in Sunday's intriguing matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to an illness. Wiggins was a starter in his most recent appearance and could return to the first unit against Milwaukee after Luguentz Dort (hip) was injured in Saturday's contest. In 21 starts this season, Wiggins has averaged 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals.


Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hip) is questionable for Monday's encounter with the Timberwolves. Turner was on the floor for both halves of Indiana's back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, combining for 32 points and 11 rebounds. Unfortunately, he landed on the injury report because of a bruised hip, meaning he may miss his first game in over a month. If Turner can't get on the floor, Thomas Bryant, averaging 14.2 points and 8.4 boards in five starts this season, should see streaming attention from fantasy managers. Bryant would also draw value interest from DFS participants, considering Pascal Siakam (personal) won't play, and Tyrese Martin (back) is questionable.


Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (illness) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, he was iffy for the contest due to an illness. Kuzma has scored in single digits for three consecutive outings and finished 0-for-4 from downtown in Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers. Across 32 minutes of action, he amassed eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals. On Sunday, Kuzma will face the NBA's top defensive team, which will make it difficult for him to overcome his slump.
