

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (knee) won't play on Monday versus the Cavaliers. The veteran sniper hurt his left knee on Saturday against Boston and will need some time to heal. He's gone through a very rough three-game stretch, so having some time off might actually do good for Gordon, who went scoreless in 29 minutes against the Celtics and has made only three of his last 17 shot attempts. Gordon's exit from the lineup will coincide with the likely return of Devin Booker (ankle), who will grab his minutes and then some.


Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (back) has been listed as probable for the contest against the San Antonio Spurs. His appearance on the injury report seems to be more of a formality since he hasn't missed a game since mid-January. The Warriors will need all of their pieces in place while Stephen Curry (ankle) has to miss a couple of games. Green's playmaking and defensive abilities will be much-needed and his fantasy value will be temporarily increased until Curry returns. Combine that with a game against the San Antonio Spurs and that could mean a big offensive night if the shooters get into any kind of rhythm.


Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (ankle) appears ready to rejoin the action on Monday against Cleveland. The team has listed him as probable for the game. Booker has missed four contests with a right ankle sprain. Bradley Beal has had a strong stretch during his absence with extra usage, while Royce O'Neale has been logging minutes in the starting unit in his place. The Cavaliers are dealing with a number of injuries right now, meaning they could be easy prey for Booker on Monday night. The Suns star has posted 30-plus points twice in his past five appearances, averaging 28.0 points overall over the span.



Philadelphia 76ers point guard Cameron Payne will join the starting unit for Sunday's contest against the Knicks, replacing Buddy Hield. The veteran is getting his third start in four games after previously filling in for Kyle Lowry and Nicolas Batum. He starts on the backcourt alongside Lowry this time, with Hield set to lead the second unit. Together with his time in Milwaukee, Payne has made five starts across the season, amassing a respectable 14.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in the role. Hield began the campaign as a bench piece in Indiana, so the role isn't anything new for him, and he should still get plenty of action off the pine.


Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert will slide into the starting unit for Sunday's contest against Brooklyn. Per Chris Fedor of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland will use its 17th different starting five this season. LeVert replaces Dean Wade (personal) on Sunday. The former Nets player went off for 31 points in his only previous start this season, and he should see plenty of the ball again versus the Nets, with four regulars absent from the lineup.
