

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Monte Morris will be available to make his team debut on Monday versus the Clippers. The veteran was picked up last week from Detroit in exchange for Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton, and a second-round draft pick. Morris was hurt at the start of the campaign and featured just eight times for the Pistons. He posted 4.5 points and 1.3 assists in 11.3 minutes off the bench. Morris is still working his way back into full rhythm, and his numbers should improve, but only an injury to Mike Conley would make him a viable fantasy option.


Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (finger) is regarded as questionable for Monday's matchup versus the Clippers. The 23-year-old hurt his left index finger against Milwaukee on Thursday and might have to come out of the lineup for the first time since Dec. 8. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was McDaniels' replacement in the starting unit the last time he was unavailable. Kyle Anderson should also get a few extra minutes without him. Alexander-Walker has logged 10 starts in total across the season, registering 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in the role.


Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (hand) is considered doubtful to face the Pelicans on Monday. He's been out for eight games with a left hand injury, and the chances of Williams returning on Monday don't appear to be high. Williams had a spell as a starter early in the campaign, but he's struggled for consistency. The 22-year-old has tallied 7.7 points and 3.4 rebounds across 18.8 minutes.


Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday versus New Orleans. The veteran is troubled by ankle soreness and looks like he will be forced to take some time off again. Rose has played only four times in 2024 and 20 times in total across the season. With Memphis' backcourt thin already, we should see Vince Williams Jr. continue to lead the way, with the likes of Jacob Gilyard and Scotty Pippen Jr. in a supporting role. Interestingly, Pippen Jr. has been sitting out the most recent games Rose has played while having a prominent role in the matchups the former MVP has missed. He could be a very interesting DFS option for Monday's busy slate.


Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with Chicago. Atlanta continues to manage his right knee injury, and Hunter sat out Saturday's clash with Philadelphia as the team completed a back-to-back. Hunter is a talented player, but it's tough to rely on him in fantasy hoops if he's not 100 percent healthy. The 26-year-old has featured in five games since returning from a six-week absence, averaging 12.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 19.6 minutes.
