NBA Player News

Sims will start Monday's game against the Magic, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Sims will take over down low in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), but Sims has averaged a mere 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 points and 1.0 assists in two games as a starter this season. Fantasy managers should turn to Precious Achiuwa for a more appealing streaming option Monday.

Drummond (toe) won't play in Monday's game against the Suns, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Drummond will take a seat Monday due to a toe injury, and his next chance to see the floor arrives Wednesday against the Wizards. With Joel Embiid (foot/nose) sidelined against Phoenix as well, Guerschon Yabusele appears to have a clear runway to playing time at center and should be treated as a solid streaming option.

Davis (foot) is probable for Tuesday's matchup versus Dallas, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Davis has been a mainstay on the injury report through the early part of the season due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he is expected to suit up Tuesday. The superstar big man has appeared in four of the Lakers' last five outings, during which he has averaged 28.0 points, 15.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals across 37.8 minutes per game.

Ayton (rest) is listed as available for Monday's matchup against the Pistons.

Ayton will suit up after he was originally deemed questionable due to rest purposes. The big man has appeared in eight consecutive contests for the Trail Blazers, during which he has averaged 14.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 blocks across 30.6 minutes per contest.

Embiid (foot/nose) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Suns, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid will miss Monday's contest while he deals with a left foot sprain and a sinus fracture. With the big man sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele and Andre Drummond are candidates for increased roles. Embiid's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Wizards.

The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Monday.

Hukporti will rejoin the parent club ahead of its matchup against the Magic on Monday. With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) listed as questionable for the contest, Hukporti could be needed in the rotation Monday. The rookie is a member of the Knicks' 15-man roster, though he hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Dec. 19.

Valanciunas supplied six points (3-5 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 loss to the Pelicans.

Alexandre Sarr had one of his best games of the season, and it's clear the Wizards will be prioritizing his development going forward. Valanciunas has been very productive in the minutes he's been getting this season, but a potential trade could be good for his fantasy upside.

Missi ended Sunday's 110-98 victory over Washington with 16 points (4-5 FG, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 33 minutes.

Missi continues to be one of the most reliable rookies in fantasy basketball. Through 35 appearances, he's on pace to post 11th-round value in nine-category formats, averaging 9.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 blocks. With free-throw percentage ignored, however, he jumps into the eighth-round valuation.

Adams registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 17 minutes during Sunday's 119-115 victory over the Lakers.

Adams nearly double-doubled in 17 minutes, showing that he still has some gas left in the tank. He's been a fringe rotation player for most of the season, but he logged a few extra minutes Sunday due to Alperen Sengun being in foul trouble.

Williams finished Sunday's 115-105 loss to the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

Williams is starting to get his legs under him and his workload is trending up with three straight games in which he's eclipsed 28 minutes. He's been very productive as well, averaging 16.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 blocks in that span. It required some patience, but Williams' fantasy managers are starting to see some nice dividends.