

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) could be out for a second consecutive game on Monday against the Clippers. Bey sprained his left ankle against Phoenix on Friday and wasn't available for Saturday's contest versus Golden State. Garrison Mathews took Bey's spot in the starting unit but logged only 16 minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic ended up picking up extra shifts off the bench and logged nearly 40 minutes in an overtime game. He will be counted on a lot again if Bey can't play on Monday.


Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) looks set to rejoin the action Monday versus Golden State. He missed Saturday's blowout win over Philadelphia with right foot soreness, but the Nets have listed him as probable for Monday. Smith Jr.'s fantasy value is relatively low, with him averaging fewer than 20 minutes a night as a reserve. But he has been a good source for steals lately, averaging nearly two of them per game over his last nine appearances, and Smith Jr. could get some extra work on Monday with Ben Simmons (back) out.


Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Monday against Golden State. He has just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team is closely monitoring Simmons' workload. It's the first game of a back-to-back, and Simmons will likely return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas. The three-time All-Star hasn't played much since making his comeback, but he's still been productive, averaging 5.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in 17.0 minutes in the two games he's featured in since returning. With Simmons unavailable, Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Smith Jr. could get a few extra minutes on the court off the Brooklyn bench.


Golden State Warriors forward/center Dario Saric (illness) appears ready to return to the lineup on Monday versus Brooklyn, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Lester Quinones has been a regular in the rotation for a couple of games, with Saric missing, but he will likely be pushed back to the end of the bench on Monday. Saric has been one of the best bench performers in the league this season, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds with 2.6 assists in 20.5 minutes. He could play a larger role on Monday if Andrew Wiggins (ankle) misses the game. The Warriors have him listed as doubtful.


Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is considered doubtful to play Monday versus the Nets. Wiggins hurt his left ankle in a game against Atlanta at the weekend, and his chances of playing against Brooklyn appear slim. Brandin Podziemski started the second half instead of Wiggins versus the Hawks and posted a second consecutive double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The rookie out of Santa Clara appears set for his 12th career start without Wiggins on Monday. Podziemski has previously posted 11.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.5 steals as a member of the starting unit.
