There's optimism that Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) will return to the lineup versus the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Haliburton, who was selected as a starter in the upcoming All-Star Game, has missed 10 of Indy's past 11 games with a strained left hamstring. Head coach Rick Carlisle said on Sunday that Haliburton is day-to-day and expected to practice on Monday, so the hyper-efficient 23-year-old's return to the floor is drawing near. Andrew Nembhard has averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.8 three-pointers across 11 games for the Pacers without Haliburton this season and remains worth holding in fantasy leagues until Haliburton officially gets the green light.

The Memphis Grizzlies have ruled out guard Luke Kennard (knee) for Monday's matchup versus the Sacramento Kings. A sore left knee will have cost Kennard three of Memphis' past four games, and he'll aim to return for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With John Konchar (ankle) and Ziaire Williams (hand) doubtful on Monday, the razor-thin Grizzlies hope the upstart Vince Williams Jr. (knee) overcomes his questionable tag. GG Jackson II, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Jacob Gilyard could all be on fantasy streaming radars against Sacramento depending on who is available.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (illness) said before the morning shootaround that he's going to try to play in Monday's contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Harris has missed the past two games with a non-COVID illness and remains formally listed as questionable. It sounds like the versatile 31-year-old's availability will come down to a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. With Tyrese Maxey (ankle) questionable and Joel Embiid (knee) out on Monday, Kelly Oubre Jr. may have to stick around in Philly's starting five. Oubre is averaging 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 triples, and 1.1 steals in 21 games as a starter in 2023-24 and hasn't been a must-roster fantasy asset since the early portion of the campaign.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will miss Monday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid was a late scratch for Saturday's showdown against the Denver Nuggets due to soreness in his left knee and will sit out Monday's first part of Philly's back-to-back. The NBA's scoring leader (36.0 points per game) sets his sights toward returning for Tuesday's outing against the Golden State Warriors. After going off for a 30-point, 13-rebound double-double on Saturday, Paul Reed remains a streaming option for multiple fantasy categories. Reed is averaging 12.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals in 11 games without Embiid this season.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (thumb) is questionable for Monday's tilt against the Miami Heat. Nurkic sprained his left thumb and exited Friday's narrow defeat to the Indiana Pacers early, missing Sunday's loss to the Orlando Magic with the injury. With Bol Bol (foot) out on Monday, Drew Eubanks would figure to draw another spot start at center for Phoenix if Nurkic remains sidelined against the Heat. Eubanks posted four points, eight rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal in 29 minutes for the Suns on Sunday.