Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (quadriceps) will play on Monday against Utah. A quadriceps injury limited Merrill to only eight minutes of action last time out against Philadelphia, but he's been cleared for action after carrying a questionable tag entering Monday. Merrill will make his second start of the campaign, filling in for Dean Wade (knee). He's been logging 20 minutes regularly thus far but might have to settle for a lesser role once Max Strus finds his feet.

According to Celtics,Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com, Orlando Magic guardJalen Suggs(ankle) is available to suit up against the Celtics. Suggs is having a solid season, averaging career-high averages in points (16.0), rebounds (4.2), assists (3.9), and steals (1.5). The 23-year-old suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's loss to the Thunder and didn't play on Saturday against the Heat. WithFranz Wagner(oblique),Paolo Banchero(oblique), andMoritz Wagner(knee) sidelined, the Magic are desperate to get Suggs back in the lineup. He will have plenty of scoring opportunities against the Celtics with so many of his teammates out of action.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Murray is dealing with a right ankle sprain but hasn't missed a game in two weeks. Given the Nuggets are on the second leg of a back-to-back tonight, with a Christmas Day rematch against these same Suns on deck, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nuggets rest their start point guard. Murray has been turning it up his last four games, averaging 24.8 PPG while shooting 39.3% from three. If he's unable to go tonight, expect Russell Westbrook to slide into the starting lineup. Westbrook has been volatile as a starter, putting up 18 more points in three starts while failing to score 10 or more points in the other three. The veteran has put up 10 assists in three of those starts, though, and will be a viable fantasy options because of that if Murray is unable to go.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will play against Utah on Monday. He's off the injury report after sitting out Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. Following an ankle injury, Strus made his season debut Friday night, so seeing him sit out Saturday's contest wasn't surprising. Strus posted nine points with two assists in 19 minutes against Milwaukee in Friday's matchup. His production will likely stay limited for a while, and Strus will continue to come off the bench on Monday.

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Heat forwardJimmy Butler(illness) will miss Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a stomach illness. This illness also took him out of the Heat's last game on Saturday. With the 35-year-old sidelined, the starting five should stay the same as Saturday. Dru SmithandDuncan Robinsoncould be decent options in deeper fantasy leagues. Smith scored 14 points and four rebounds, while Robinson added 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists against the Magic.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) is officially active for Monday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Maxey is dealing with an illness but will be able to fight through it. The 24-year-old has been fantastic for the Sixers this season, averaging 25.1 PPG and 5.0 APG while helping to keep Philadelphia somewhat afloat during Joel Embiid's absences with his knee issues. He should have a decent matchup against San Antonio, who's averaging the third most three-pointers to point guards this season. Maxey has made at least four three pointers in each of his last three games with at least 10 attempts per game. Maxey is a must start in all fantasy formats.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (heel), is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Doncic is dealing with a left heel contusion that's caused him to miss each of Dallas' last two game. The 25-year-old has played at an MVP level when healthy this season but multiple health issues have caused him to miss eight games this season. The Mavericks have still performed valiantly without him, going 6-2 without him. With Portland in town tonight, and a Christmas Day matchup against Minnesota on deck, it wouldn't be surprising to see Dallas rest Doncic one more time. If he's out, expect Spencer Dinwiddie to get another start. Dinwiddie has averaged 17.0 PPG and 6.5 APG in each of the last two games. He'd make a viable fantasy option against the Blazers.

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (hip) has officially been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Collins has a left hip contusion that's forcing him out of action. Collins has been a very effective offensive option for the Jazz this season, averaging 17.7 PPG and 8.2 RPG. In his absence, expect more minutes from Brice Sensabaugh and Svi Mykhailiuk. Of the two, Mykhailiuk is likely the better fantasy option. Though he's had very spotty availability this season, he's scored 13 and 18 points in his last two starts. In a game where Utah will likely be playing catch-up all game, the opportunity for points could be there.

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be his second straight game missed after spraining his ankle against the Detroit Pistons last week. George has been a solid offensive option for Utah this season, averaging 16.2 PPG and 5.7 APG. In his absence, expect Jordan Clarkson to slide into the starting lineup and get more minutes against his former team. Clarkson is a viable option in all fantasy formats, including DFS.

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coulibaly is dealing with left groin soreness. The 20-year-old hasn't missed a game in a month so both Wizards fans and fantasy managers should be hopeful he's able to gut it out. He's running hot over his last five games, averaging 19.4 PPG, 7.0 RPG and 5.0 APG in that time. If he's unable to go, expect Corey Kispert to slide into the starting rotation. Kispert has scored 13 and 16 points in his last two games while going three-for-five from three in each game. He'd make an intriguing fantasy option if Coulibaly is unable to go.

According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) will play against the Orlando Magic on Monday. Hauser has been unavailable for the last two games due to lower back spasms. The 27-year-old has posted averages of 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 21 games this season. He's shooting a career-worst 37.3 percent from three-point range and will likely not impact fantasy much on Monday.

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (heel) is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Craig is dealing with left Achilles soreness and has missed Chicago's last eight games because of the issue. Chicago has been able to perform without Craig's three-and-D performance off the bench, going 5-3 in those eight games. The 34-year-old's health has been unreliable for Chicago this season as he's played in just six games this season and none of them consecutively. If Craig is unable to go on Monday, expect more time for Patrick Williams in the starting lineup while Matas Buzelis gets more minutes off the bench. Of the two, fantasy managers should prioritize Williams as the more reliable option.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Giddey sprained his ankle in last week's game against the Toronto Raptors and has missed Chicago's last two games. If the 22-year-old is unable to go it will be his third straight game and be the only games he's missed this season. If he's unavailable expect Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu to get more minutes in the starting rotation. Williams has scored 14 points in each game Giddey missed while shooting 46.2% from three. Dosunmu put up four and six assists in those two games while being more sporadic with scoring. Both will be volatile fantasy and DFS options against a Bucks team that won't have Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankles) will play against the Chicago Bulls after he was listed as probable earlier on Monday. Since returning from offseason surgery on both ankles, Middleton has averaged just 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists across six games. However, the 35-year-old could have a productive evening in fantasy as Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (calf, illness) will be sidelined.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday night. Ball is dealing with an illness per the NBA Injury Report. The 27-year-old has been able to play in eight of Chicago's last nine games, a good sign for his overall health after missing the past two seasons with a knee issue. During that nine game span Ball has averaged just 5.3 PPG but has put up 3.6 APG in just an average of 18.1 minutes. From a fantasy perspective the numbers aren't eye-popping but his assists could help those in category leagues. If he's unable to go, expect Talen Horton-Tucker to get more minutes off the bench. Neither will make a reliable fantasy option on Monday against the Bucks and fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help.

According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks forwardGiannis Antetokounmpo(back) will not suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Monday due to back spasms. Fantasy managers will be without Antetokounmpo for a second straight game. His next chance to suit up will be on Thursday versus the Nets. While the 30-year-old is unavailable, Taurean Prince and Bobby Portis will likely see more minutes on the court than usual.

According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks guardDamian Lillard (calf) will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday due to a non-COVID-related illness. Lillard was already listed as doubtful going into Monday after missing two consecutive games due to a right calf strain. While the 34-year-old is sidelined, players like Delon Wright, Ryan Rollins and AJ Green may see an uptick in minutes on the floor.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (illness) is considered questionable for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an illness. The 26-year-old picked up the illness after their last game on Saturday when he played 27 minutes in the win over the Atlanta Hawks. If he's unable to play, Scottie Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells should see a usage increase since Ja Morant is not on the injury report for this game. Pippen finished with 22 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and two steals in their last matchup, and has been the more consistent fantasy option.

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (calf) is dealing with calf soreness and has officially been listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old hasn't missed a game yet this season, and he'll likely go into shootaround and warm-ups to see how his calf responds. Through 29 games, Zubac averages 15.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game which are all career-highs except for blocks. If he's unable to suit up, Mo Bamba would likely move into the startling lineup while Kai Jones sees some time off of the bench. Bamba wouldn't be that strong of streamer though.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (groin) has been ruled out Monday against the New York Knicks which will be his third consecutive missed game. Poeltl is dealing with a groin strain and there hasn't been a timetable for his return yet. The former ninth-overall pick has been enjoying his best season yet with averages of 15.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game. Jonathan Mogbo will probably remain in the starting five while Poeltl is sidelined and Kelly Olynyk should see more opportunities off of the bench. Mogbo hasn't been great as a streaming option after averaging just 4.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per contest in his four starts.