Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is slated to suit up Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Merrill is set to take the floor after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old guard to see extended minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities tonight with star guards James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out of action.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell will have the final set of a back-to-back off for left ankle maintenance after posting 38 points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against Atlanta. James Harden (personal) is also sidelined, so Dennis Schroder is set for a busy evening despite seeing a limited role most recently.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (personal) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Harden is set to sit out tonight due to personal reasons. The 38-year-old finished with 28 points, seven assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to play comes on Wednesday against Atlanta. Donovan Mitchell (ankle) will also have the evening off for left ankle maintenance, leaving the Cavs backcourt shorthanded. They will have to lean on Dennis Schroder and Craig Porter to take on extra minutes. The two guards have seen limited roles recently, and that will continue once Mitchell and Harden return to action.

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against Portland after exiting early Saturday due to a minor left ankle tweak. He logged five points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 11 minutes before exiting Saturday. In his previous game, he recorded 11 points, three rebounds, four steals, and one block in 27 minutes. Brown remains a fringe fantasy option given Denver's crowded wing rotation featuring Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson. His main appeal comes from defensive stats in deeper leagues, while Jamal Murray continues to dominate backcourt usage.

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Denver and appears unlikely to return soon after being ruled out well in advance again. His absence carries little fantasy impact given his limited role, though Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle could continue seeing stable bench minutes. Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija should also maintain secure usage in the backcourt rotation. Krejci can be left on waiver wires in most formats, and even in deeper leagues, his role does not currently justify a roster spot.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (calf) will remain sidelined Monday against Orlando as he continues recovering from a left calf strain that has now cost him 13 games. His absence keeps Paul Reed on the fantasy radar in deeper formats after he produced 10 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and one block in 18 minutes off the bench last game. Reed offers modest value for defensive stats and rebounds, while Jalen Duren should continue seeing secure starter minutes. Stewart remains a low-priority hold in most formats.

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) will miss a third straight game Monday against Portland due to a strained right hamstring and could remain sidelined beyond that. His absence leaves Julian Strawther in line for extra depth minutes, though he remains only a fringe fantasy option after posting six points, two three-pointers, and two assists in 11 minutes last game. Strawther's role remains limited behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, while Christian Braun and Cam Johnson should continue handling stable wing minutes. Jones holds little fantasy value outside very deep formats.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks finished with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes Sunday but could be suspended for Tuesday's game against Houston after picking up his 18th technical foul. With the regular season winding down, any missed game could impact fantasy playoff lineups. Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen may see slight minute increases but remain modest fringe options. Devin Booker and Jalen Green could take on more scoring usage. Brooks should still be held in most competitive formats.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will not return after suffering a right shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Lakers and could miss additional time with another game scheduled Tuesday against the Clippers. Marvin Bagley III becomes the top streaming candidate if Gafford sits after producing nine points, four rebounds, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes. Dwight Powell looks like a modest deep-league option as the next man up at center, while P.J. Washington could also pick up extra minutes in smaller lineups.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will seek specialized treatment in Europe for a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and remains out for the rest of the regular season, though the move is aimed at a possible postseason return. His absence keeps LeBron James in a primary creator role after a 30-point, nine-rebound, 15-assist line in 39 minutes last game, making him an elite hold. Rui Hachimura, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, and Jake LaRavia, who added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals, look like strong streaming options. Managers in deeper leagues can also monitor Luke Kennard for extra minutes and three-point production.

Mavericks' F Cooper Flagg scored 45 points on 14-of-27 shooting in a 134-128 win over the Lakers on Sunday, Apr. 5.

Los Angeles Lakers' G Luke Kennard recorded a triple-double, finishing with 15 points, 11 assists and 16 rebounds in a 128-134 loss to Dallas on Sunday, Apr. 5. Kennard is owned in very few, if any leagues.

Grizzlies' G Rayan Rupert recorded a triple-double, finishing with 33 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in a 115-131 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday, Apr. 5. Rupert is owned in very few, if any leagues.

Wizards' F Will Riley scored 30 points on 9-of-16 shooting in a 115-121 loss to Brooklyn on Sunday, Apr. 5. Riley is owned in only 37.6% leagues.

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic after logging 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 23 minutes Saturday. If he sits, Kevin Huerter, Caris LeVert, and Ron Holland II could all see increased opportunities, with one likely moving into the starting lineup. Huerter posted five points, five rebounds, and six assists in 25 minutes in his last outing and could offer short-term value for assists and three-pointers. Holland's recent activity also puts him on the deep-league radar if Robinson is unavailable.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and is expected to miss at least two weeks, likely sidelining him for the rest of the regular season. His absence could lead to more backup point guard minutes for Quentin Grimes behind Tyrese Maxey. Grimes has logged 10 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes against Minnesota and 12 points with two three-pointers in 23 minutes against Washington recently, though his fantasy upside remains modest with Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Paul George handling most of the offense.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will remain sidelined for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to a lingering calf strain. His continued absence should keep Scoot Henderson in an elevated role with the starting group. Henderson has averaged 16.7 points, 2.0 three-pointers, and 4.0 assists in 24.6 minutes across his last three starts, making him a viable fantasy option for points and assists while Grant remains out. Deni Avdija should continue to see a bit more offensive responsibility, while Grant's absence leaves Portland a little short on forward depth down the stretch.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic after playing through the issue in his last outing. With Detroit already locked into playoff positioning, the team could take a cautious approach with its veteran forward. If Harris sits, Ron Holland II, Javonte Green, and Caris LeVert could see expanded roles. Holland finished with 11 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 20 minutes in his last appearance, making him a possible deep-league streamer, while Green could enter the starting lineup if Harris is held out.

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) is off the injury report and expected to return Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after missing one game. His return should move Mitchell Robinson back into a reserve role and reduce the minutes available for Mohamed Diawara and Ariel Hukporti. Towns has averaged 18.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.8 minutes over his last five games and posted a 20-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double in his last outing. He remains a must-start fantasy option, while Robinson's short-term streaming value likely takes a hit with Towns reclaiming starting duties.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) is off the injury report and expected to play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs after sitting out Saturday for maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His return should send Andre Drummond back to a reserve role and cut into Adem Bona's minutes. Embiid has averaged 27.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.8 blocks across 33.1 minutes over his last four games, reinforcing his must-start status. His presence should slightly trim the offensive workload of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, though both remain strong fantasy options, while Drummond and Bona take the biggest hit in playing time.