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Collier is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.

Collier came off the bench in Saturday's contest but will return to the starting lineup Monday with Keyonte George (ankle) inactive. Collier has started four of the Jazz's past 10 games, averaging 15.6 points, 9.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 31.8 minutes per contest during that stretch.

Waters (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Waters is in line for his fourth consecutive absence while tending to a left knee issue. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against Golden State.

Wolf is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Wolf will step into the starting five for the eighth time this season, giving the Nets a bigger look alongside Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton in the frontcourt. In his first seven starts, Wolf averaged 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 28.4 minutes per contest.

Sims isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic.

Sims stepped into the starting lineup Friday with Kyle Kuzma (calf) ruled out, and he stepped up by grabbing 15 rebounds. However, Sims will return to his typical bench role Monday with Kuzma cleared for a return.

Mann is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Mann will return to the starting five after coming off the bench in Saturday's contest. The veteran has started in 40 of his 44 appearances this season, averaging 8.0 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per contest as a starter.

Gardner isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Gardner drew a spot start Sunday against the Wizards, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Heat elect to roll with two bigs in the first five. He's scored in double figures in three of his previous five games, though he hasn't contributed much when deployed as a reserve.

Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Fontecchio will step into the starting lineup with Myron Gardner moving to the bench and Norman Powell (back) inactive. In three starts this season, Fontecchio is averaging 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest.

Ware is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Fresh off a double-double in Sunday's blowout win, Ware will make his first start since Jan. 6 on Monday. In 27 starts this season, the big man is averaging 13.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.

Black will start his 28th consecutive game Monday night against the Bucks.

It was initially reported that Black would shift to the bench Monday with Franz Wagner cleared to play, but the Magic will elect to keep Black with the first unit while Wagner returns to game shape. Black has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his previous six appearances and is averaging 18.5 points in 33.5 minutes per game during this stretch.

Black will come off the bench Monday night against the Bucks.

Black will move back to the bench with Franz Wagner set to return from a nine-game absence. Black is averaging 17.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals in his previous six appearances as a reserve, which dates back to a stretch from Nov. 25 - Dec. 7.