Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (back) will remain absent against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The veteran star is nursing a back problem, which will keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. Beal logged 20 minutes in each of the first two games of the season but wasn't effective, averaging only 5.5 points. His absence on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers allowed Bogdan Bogdanovic to make his season debut in a starting role. However, the Serbian veteran was rusty and failed to score in 24 minutes of action, going 0-for-4 from the floor. Kris Dunn also benefits from Beal's absence, but he didn't do a lot on Sunday either, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, and one assist.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The game marks Charlotte's final stop during a three-game road trip, and the team plans to re-evaluate Miller once the Hornets return home. Miller had a strong showing in the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 25 points and seven rebounds, but he hurt his left shoulder in Charlotte's second game of the season. With Miller out on Sunday against the Washington Wizards, Kon Knueppel stepped into a starting role, scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds. Miller's absence also creates additional scoring opportunities for LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Miles Bridges.

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's big matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The season has only just begun, but Towns has become a regular on the injury report due to a quadriceps injury. Fortunately, he hasn't missed any games so far, which may indicate that Towns is prepared to play through the injury against Giannis Antetokounmpo's crew. Towns has struggled with his shooting early in the season, but he's still averaged 20.0 points per game with 14.0 rebounds. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remains out of action on Tuesday, meaning Ariel Hukporti and Trey Jemison III will have a larger workload if Towns can't play.

Lakers' G Austin Reaves scored 41 points on 13-of-22 shooting in a 108-122 loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday, Oct. 27.

Jazz's F Lauri Markkanen recorded a double-double, scoring 51 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a 138-134 win over the Suns on Monday, Oct. 27.

76ers' G Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points on 15-of-32 shooting in a 136-124 win over the Magic on Monday, Oct. 27.

Denver's G Jamal Murray scored 43 points on 16-of-29 shooting in a 127-114 win over Minnesota on Monday, Oct. 27.

Denver Nuggets' C Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, finishing with 25 points, 10 assists and 19 rebounds in a 127-114 win over Minnesota on Monday, Oct. 27.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't play on Monday versus OKC. The 27-year-old has appeared on the injury report all season. Although he's flirted with various designations, he hasn't played. With Dereck Lively II (knee) also sidelined, Anthony Davis will hold things down at the five. Max Christie is the favorite to slide into the starting lineup. However, D'Angelo Russell and Naji Marshall should also see more minutes, increasing their stock for fantasy managers. As far as Gafford is concerned, his next chance to suit up will be on Wednesday versus the Indiana Pacers.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is available for Monday's meeting with the Pelicans. The 29-year-old has appeared on the injury report all season because of a hamstring issue. Fortunately, he hasn't missed a game. Brown has benefited without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) on the floor, averaging a career-high 29.7 points with 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists. He's also shot 50.0% from deep, which is also another career-high. Brown is always a must-start fantasy option, but his ceiling is even higher with a favorable matchup with New Orleans, a team that has allowed 124.0 points per contest, the sixth-worst mark in the National Basketball Association.

According to The Bigs Media reporter Drew Stevens, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (finger) is available to suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. However, Giddey has been dealing with a finger sprain in his shooting hand that could impact his performance this evening. The talented playmaker has averaged 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists through the first couple of contests this season. If Giddey's injury affects his shooting this evening, the Bulls may give extra minutes to Ayo DosunmuandKevin Huerter later in the contest.

Detroit Pistons guard/forwardCaris LeVert(hamstring) will remain sidelined against the Cleveland Cavaliers after carrying a questionable tag earlier on Monday. LeVert hasn't played since the season opener, where he registered eight points, two assists, one rebound, and one steal in 21 minutes. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Magic. While LeVert is out, fantasy managers can expect players like Duncan Robinson and Ronald Holland to continue to see extra minutes. Holland registered seven points, one rebound, one assist, two steals, and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory over the Celtics.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) won't play on Monday night versus the Boston Celtics. It's only the third game of the 2025 campaign for the Pelicans. However, Williamson will already miss his first game. It's unfortunate, considering the former Duke Blue Devil is averaging 27.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 steals. He's dealing with a left foot contusion, but only time will tell if he'll be back on the court when the Pels head to Denver for a meeting with the Nuggets. In the meantime, fantasy managers could see more production from Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey, and Jordan Poole.

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (hip) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A right hip injury has kept Sasser out of the lineup so far this season, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday versus the Magic. The 25-year-old averaged 6.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 14.2 minutes per contest across 57 games last season. With Sasser, Caris LeVert (hamstring), and Jaden Ivey (knee) all sidelined, Duncan Robinson should continue to see an expanded role in the rotation, making him a potential short-term fantasy option.

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will play on Monday night versus the Chicago Bulls. He missed the last two games because of an illness after amassing 20 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in the loss to the Toronto Raptors on opening night. The Hawks will also welcome back Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) on Monday night, meaning less minutes for Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye, and Nickeil-Alexander Walker.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is available for Monday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He was dealing with a sprained right ankle, keeping him off the floor for Saturday's loss with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, Johnson will be back after missing only one game. The Hawks will also welcome back Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle), meaning less work for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu, and Mouhamed Gueye.

Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Lakers centerJaxson Hayes(knee) will miss his third consecutive contest on Monday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old big man has been out of action due to a sore knee and is considered day-to-day. Hayes could be back in action on Wednesday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. However, withDeandre Aytonhealthy, Hayes has little to no fantasy value. His absence may allow Jarred Vanderbilt to get some extra work on Monday, after he registered nine points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Sunday's win over the Kings.

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) won't suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The 31-year-old suffered a right quadriceps contusion during Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes. Gabe Vincent (ankle) will also be sidelined due to a right ankle sprain. With a thin Lakers backcourt, fantasy managers will be hoping Austin Reaves can replicate his monster performance from Sunday, when he racked up 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals across 39 minutes.

Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) will be unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers after sustaining a left ankle sprain in Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings. Marcus Smart (quadriceps) will also sit out with a right quadriceps contusion. With a significantly depleted backcourt, the Lakers will lean on Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves to log extra minutes. Reaves is coming off the best performance of his NBA career, posting 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's victory.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (back) is expected to play in Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Holmgren had been downgraded to a questionable tag due to lower back soreness. Despite battling the injury on Saturday, the big man still delivered 31 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. With Holmgren back in action, expect another strong performance against a Mavs' frontcourt lacking depth due to the losses of Dereck Lively II (knee) and Daniel Gafford (ankle).