NBA News
Jaylin Williams (heel) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Williams has missed two games due to heel bursitis, and he'll miss a third on Monday. With Isaiah Hartenstein also out, Branden Carlson may enter the rotation. However, he would not be worth rostering in redraft leagues.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Wiggins did not play in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves, one night after logging 23 minutes in a win over the Clippers. If he's unable to play, there would be a few more minutes available to fellow reserves Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Chet Holmgren (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Holmgren is dealing with lower back spasms and is not guaranteed to be available for Monday's game. The Thunder are also in action Tuesday, so the 7-foot-1 forward/center may have been ruled out for one of the next two, even if he were healthy. With Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams already out, Branden Carlson may pick up rotation minutes on Monday.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game
The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season.
(Dec 21 -- ESPN)
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Monday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Thunder, so Hartenstein won't play as he continues to work his way back from a calf injury. Cason Wallace should return to the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling while shifting Chet Holmgren to the five.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Ousmane Dieng (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Dieng's absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he does not play consistent rotation minutes. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Alex Caruso (finger) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Caruso has a sprained middle finger on his right hand, which is why he appears on the injury report. With the Thunder also playing on Tuesday, this may be viewed as an opportunity to get the veteran guard a night off. If Caruso sits, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will figure more prominently in the rotation.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Trae Young exploded for 35 points (10-of-15 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), one rebound and nine assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Bulls.
Young showed few signs of rust in just his second game back since October 29 due to a knee injury, heating up down the home stretch of a high-scoring slugfest. He buried a clutch three-pointer with 23 seconds remaining to pull it back to a one-possession game, then had a chance to force overtime on the final shot of regulation, but his fallaway 16-footer came up short. It's possible Atlanta will keep a governor on his workload for the next few games but he remains an elite scoring threat even in that scenario.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Jalen Johnson tallied a game-high 36 points (12-of-21 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), 11 rebounds and nine assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Bulls.
Johnson buried a three-pointer in the final seconds to pull Atlanta within one point but they were unable to complete the comeback as Trae Young's potential game-tying jumper rimmed out as time expired. The 24-year-old offensive catalyst has been one of the most impactful all-around fantasy contributors this season, delivering 23.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks through 27 games. His ascension to elite fantasy status doesn't appear to be a mirage.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Josh Giddey finished Sunday's win over the Hawks just shy of a triple-double with 19 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, 12 assists and two steals over 31 minutes.
Giddey dished out 12 helpers and nearly got to double-digit rebounds, remaining a consistent triple-double threat. He even managed to get to the free throw line eight times in this one. The 23-year-old guard has been outstanding as an all-around fantasy contributor this season, averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.4 blocks through 26 games, delivering top-40 overall value during that span.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Jaylin Williams: Out again Monday
Williams (heel) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's matchup with Memphis.
(Dec 21 -- Rotowire)
Alex Caruso: Questionable for Monday
Caruso is questionable to play Monday versus Memphis due to a sprained right middle finger.
(Dec 21 -- Rotowire)
Aaron Wiggins: Questionable for Monday
Wiggins (adductor) is questionable for Monday's game versus Memphis.
(Dec 21 -- Rotowire)
Peyton Watson (trunk) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Watson has missed the last two games with a right trunk contusion. Tim Hardaway Jr. was his most recent replacement in the starting lineup, but Bruce Brown's opportunities have also increased with Watson sidelined. For managers seeking production across multiple categories, Brown is the better streaming choice if Watson can't play.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)
Lauri Markkanen (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Markkanen did not play in Saturday's win over the Magic, so Kyle Filipowski started alongside Jusuf Nurkic. That would remain the case if Lauri can't play on Monday. At this point, it wouldn't be a bad idea to hold onto Filipowski, even if he's asked to come off the bench.
(Dec 21 -- NBC Sports)