Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Serbian superstar is dealing with a left ankle sprain. However, Jokic played through the issue on Saturday against Chicago and appears ready to do so again on Monday night. With Jamal Murray (hip) potentially on the shelf against Cleveland, having Jokic available will be crucial for the Nuggets. After recovering from his knee injury, Jokic has quickly returned to form, averaging 23.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is set to make his fourth consecutive appearance despite nursing a left ankle sprain. Due to health issues, it's been a tough season for the 24-year-old. Since returning from his most recent injury, Braun has managed only 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 33.7 minutes per game. Denver will want to see more from him, especially with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Payton Watson (hamstring) out of the rotation.

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A hip issue forced Murray to make an early exit on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, and his streak of consecutive appearances might come to an end at seven games. Murray also missed a few games last month, with Jalen Pickett taking over his starting role. This may be the case again on Monday if Murray can't play, though even as a starter, Pickett hasn't done much from a fantasy perspective. He has posted 8.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game in the first unit.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Poeltl has been out since December 21 due to a lower back strain. He's reportedly very close to returning to the court, but his main focus is reconditioning right now. His next chance to play will be against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. His continued absence should mean more minutes for Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili. It's also possible that Trayce Jackson-Davis makes his team debut, but he probably wouldn't have a significant role. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Poeltl will be cleared to play.

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (back) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Coulibaly is back in the mix after sitting out Saturday's game due to a lower back issue. The third-year guard is feeling good enough to suit up on Sunday, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the tanking Wizards be cautious with his minutes. This season, Coulibaly is averaging 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. He's not offering enough upside to warrant rostering in anything other than deep leagues right now. Jamir Watkins and Justin Champagnie should see reduced roles with Coulibaly back on Sunday.

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. George sat out the front end of this back-to-back set due to a knee issue. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to hold him out of both games. His return to the rotation will send Will Riley back to the bench, while Keshon Gilbert sees a reduced role as well. George is averaging 15.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds across 30.5 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get George active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. As expected, Adebayo is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report due to right hip tightness. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him out of action, so fantasy managers should expect Adebayo to have his normal workload. Over his last 10 games, Adebayo is averaging 21.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 32.6 minutes per game. Fantasy managers need to make sure Adebayo is active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (hand) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. Powell has been upgraded from questionable to probable and is now cleared to suit up. He missed three games due to a hand injury before suiting up for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Powell finished with 24 points, three rebounds, and four assists across 35 minutes of action during Friday's loss. The hand injury didn't seem to impact him during that game, so fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting Powell active in their lineups on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered day-to-day after being held out of Saturday's win, with the team monitoring right knee soreness. His status for Monday is still up in the air, leaving the frontcourt unsettled. Jaxson Hayes is the next man up if Ayton sits and should continue starting, though his fantasy appeal is limited to rebounds and blocks. Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber would also absorb minutes, but both remain fringe options. Managers can hold Ayton for now, but it's smart to have a short-term backup ready.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) is dealing with a mild strain and was held out Saturday, leaving him day-to-day. With a back-to-back approaching, the Lakers are expected to monitor the issue closely, making his short-term availability uncertain. In the meantime, usage should shift elsewhere. Austin Reaves becomes the primary playmaking beneficiary, while Marcus Smart is in line for steadier ball-handling minutes. Jake LaRavia and newly acquired Luke Kennard could also see added wing run, with Kennard offering low-end three-point streaming appeal if the absence lingers.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is considered doubtful for Monday against Memphis, with the team signaling caution that could keep the veteran sidelined until after the All-Star break. Curry has already missed three straight games, and Golden State has leaned on committee production. Pat Spencer has delivered 15.7 points, 3.7 three-pointers, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 28.9 minutes during the absence, making him a viable short-term streamer. De'Anthony Melton adds defensive juice with 3.0 steals, while Brandin Podziemski offers steady minutes but a lower ceiling. Moses Moody's scoring spike also warrants monitoring.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is expected to wait until after the All-Star break to make his team debut as the organization continues to prioritize a cautious ramp-up. The 30-year-old big man has yet to suit up following his trade and remains in recovery mode. His delayed return keeps Golden State's frontcourt stable for now, with Draymond Green and Al Horford holding steady roles. Gui Santos has quietly emerged as a fantasy-relevant piece, averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over his last three starts. Santos profiles as a short-term deep-league add, while Porzingis remains a stash with clear shutdown risk baked in.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break after missing Saturday's loss to Philadelphia, temporarily halting a strong scoring run. Allen was providing steady scoring from the wing before his injury, and his absence creates a clear opening for increased perimeter usage. Royce O'Neale stepped up last game with 14 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 34 minutes, making him a short-term streamer. Jordan Goodwin logged 27 minutes but remains a deep-league option, while Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks should shoulder added scoring usage.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hip) exited Saturday's win over Chicago late in the fourth quarter and is considered questionable for Monday against Cleveland. Murray was dominant before leaving, posting 28 points, three rebounds, and 11 assists in 31 minutes, and Denver was already in control. The team expressed optimism about his status, but any missed time would create a major fantasy ripple. Bruce Brown profiles as the primary beneficiary after logging 31 minutes with 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block. Jalen Pickett has fallen out of the rotation but could resurface as a deep-league assists flier if Murray sits.

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) exited Saturday's loss to Orlando late in the second quarter and did not return after rolling his ankle, finishing with five points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 13 minutes. George had just returned from a left ankle issue, putting his short-term availability in question again. Isaiah Collier stepped into a larger role and is the clear fantasy winner, coming off a four-game stretch averaging 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 12.5 assists, and 2.5 steals while logging heavy minutes. Collier profiles as a strong assist streamer, while Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. could absorb modest usage bumps.

Kings' G Nique Clifford scored 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting in a 126-132 loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 7. Clifford is owned in only 10.5% leagues.

Nuggets' C Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, finishing with 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds in a 136-120 win over Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Spurs' G Stephon Castle recorded a triple-double, finishing with 40 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds in a 138-125 win over the Mavericks on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Rockets' C Alperen Sengun recorded a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds in a 112-106 win over Oklahoma City on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic is available to play after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday's contest. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to cause Jokic to miss any game action. He figures to operate in his normal role in the starting five during Saturday's game. The Nuggets could monitor him, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting Jokic in their lineups ahead of tip-off. The superstar big man has too much upside to bench even with a banged-up ankle.