Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) missed the team's last two games with hamstring tightness but was upgraded to active and played on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. After playing just nine minutes, he was forced to leave the game as the hamstring flared up. Initially, he was listed as questionable to return but never did end up coming back into the game. Caldwell-Pope may have to miss some additional time after re-aggravating the issue, especially since hamstring issues tend to linger. If he does have to sit out longer than only through the All-Star break, then Reggie Jackson and Justin Holiday would become streaming options.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (finger) will play on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers after being upgraded from questionable to available. He originally injured his finger on Thursday and could only play 19 minutes in a 24-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He registered eight points, three rebounds, two blocks, and one turnover in that contest. McDaniels hasn't exactly been the best fantasy asset outside of points and field goal percentage, so he hasn't been viable outside of the deepest leagues. He remains in the starting five though so he does receive plenty of opportunities on a nightly basis and serves as a stronger streaming option when others are out of the lineup.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) has been listed as probable for their Tuesday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fortunately, Simons' ankle injury should only force him to miss one game after he was forced to exit their game on Thursday with an ankle sprain. The 24-year-old has only played 29 out of a possible 52 games so far, so it would have been a big hit if he had to miss extended time again. Ashton Hagans got the start in his place during their last game, so he'll likely head back to the bench and take a big hit to his fantasy value. Simons should regain his normal starting role and is a must-start in all fantasy formats.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (tibia) played 18 minutes in their Monday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks before he was forced to leave the game with bilateral tibia inflammation. He was officially ruled as questionable to return, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) also had to leave the game and is considered questionable too. With both of their starting guards sidelined until further notice, Reggie Jackson and Justin Holiday have been getting added minutes while Peyton Watson and Christian Braun have seen the court as well. This is going to be something to monitor for those fantasy managers who are depending on Murray.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (groin) won't return to the court until after the All-Star break. Including Monday's game, Vanvleet has missed four straight games due to a lingering groin issue. At this point, the Rockets are going to play it safe and shut down Vanvleet so he can get some rest. In the meantime, Amen Thompson should continue to start while Vanvleet is out. He's well worth a look as a streaming option while he's in the starting five. Also, Jalen Green figures to handle most of the ball-handling responsibilities which should boost his fantasy value.