

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The superstar big man has missed each of the last four games due to a right ankle sprain. Luckily, it appears the reigning MVP is ready to get back on the court. There is no word on whether or not Embiid is going to be limited during his first game back. Regardless, fantasy managers in season-long formats can feel comfortable getting Embiid back in their lineups. His return should shift Paul Reed back to the bench where he'll have less streaming value.


New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby made his team debut during Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It looks like the Knicks got exactly what they needed as Anunoby displayed a strong defensive ability with reliable catch-and-shoot accuracy. He finished Monday's game with 17 points, six rebounds, and one assist with three 3-pointers in the victory. The hope is that Anunoby will continue to do better once he gets more comfortable with his new teammates.


Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (back) remains out on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Richardson has missed the last three games because of back spasms. However, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor this season, so his absence won't impact nearly as many fantasy managers. But with Jimmy Butler (foot) and Caleb Martin (ankle) sidelined, Richardson could have received more minutes. But now guys like Duncan Robinson and Jamal Cain may see an uptick on the scoring end, although not enough to consider for any fantasy lineup.


Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (hip) will play on Monday against the Miami Heat. The 32-year-old has had another productive season, averaging 24.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. Unfortunately, he missed the Clippers' previous four games because of a hip contusion. However, he's practiced fully over the last few days, so he's good to go. With Leonard back in the mix, Amir Coffey will head back to the bench, and he'll take any streaming potential with him.


Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) remains out for Monday's battle with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old has averaged a career-high 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals this season. Unfortunately, he's battled various injuries, so his time on the floor has been limited during the 2023-24 campaign. The Heat could have certainly used him versus a high-powered Clippers' offense. Martin could have also benefited from a production standpoint, considering Jimmy Butler (foot) is out. However, Miami still has Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, with both men expected to be the primary offensive options on Monday night.
