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Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (hip) was in pain while going through a light shooting drill on Sunday, and said he also experiences pain when twisting his torso side to side. What It Means: Whiteside did add that he's hopeful to play Monday vs. the Chicago Bulls, but he is being listed as questionable and he acknowledged that he might not have the mobility to take the court tomorrow. We should have another update on Hassan's status following Monday morning's shootaround, and if he's not able to go, we'll see a lot of Chris Bosh at the five with Amar'e Stoudemire and Udonis Haslem getting some extended run. Stay tuned. Whiteside has an 8.6 nERD, ranking 14th in the league. He's averaging 12.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 blocks, and 28.9 minutes per game this season. It would be a huge loss for him not to play. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (left quad) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Miami Heat. What It Means: Hinrich will miss his fifth straight game on Monday night, and with E'Twaun Moore (hamstring) questionable to play, Aaron Brooks figures to see a boost in playing time. However, with Derrick Rose healthy, the playing status of the reserve point guards in Chicago is largely irrelevant in standard fantasy leagues. Hinrich has the 74th-best nERD this season at -0.3 in 28 games played. He's averaging 4.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game while posting a career-best 57.0 True Shooting Percentage. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Miami Heat's guard Goran Dragic (calf) said that there's "no chance" he'll be able to play Monday vs. the Chicago Bulls. What It Means: This comes as no surprise as Dragic isn't even targeting a return until Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, so he'll more than likely spend Tuesday's game agaisnt the Brooklyn Nets on the sidelines as well. Dragic did say that he's running well and is "very, very close" to getting back on the court, so Friday is a realistic target date. Dragic ranks 93rd with a -2.2 nERD. He is averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists while hitting 33 percent of his 3-pointers. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Los Angeles Clippers' forward/center Blake Griffin (quad) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game vs. the Toronto Raptors. What It Means: The Clippers have gone 12-2 in Griffin's absence, giving him little incentive to rush a return to the court, and Los Angeles is listing Blake as doubtful for the Clippers' remaining three games on their road trip. It sounds like Blake won't be back in uniform until January 29 vs. the Lakers at the earliest, and guard Chris Paul will continue to carry the team with Griffin sidelined. Since Blake went out, CP3 has been producing top-five value in standard leagues. Griffin has the 29th-best nERD this season at 5.3. He's averaging 23.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game while posting a 55.2 True Shooting Percentage. We project him to average 23.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game over the remaining course of the season. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Boston Celtics' center Amir Johnson (personal) will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. What It Means: With Johnson back in the starting lineup, Kelly Olynyk will more than likely return to the bench and Olynyk's value takes a bit of a hit with the demotion to the second-unit. He's in play in DFS with a favorable matchup against the Sixers. Johnson has been playing well through the month of January with averages of 10.1 points, 7.2 boards and 1.1 blocks per game. His 4.6 nERD ranks 34th in the league. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Nik Stauskas (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Boston Celtics. What It Means: Stauskas will return from a three-game absence, and with him back in the rotation there will be less minutes available for JaKarr Sampson, Hollis Thompson and Robert Covington. Stauskas is averaging just 7.2 points and 1.4 3-pointers on 35.6 percent shooting on the year, earning him a -7.3 nERD, which ranks 141st. His True Shooting Percentage has dipped to 47.4 this year after posting a 49.2 mark during his rookie campaign. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (hip) was in pain while going through a light shooting drill on Sunday, and said he also experiences pain when twisting his torso side to side. What It Means: Whiteside did add that he's hopeful to play Monday vs. the Chicago Bulls, but he is being listed as questionable and he acknowledged that he might not have the mobility to take the court tomorrow. We should have another update on Hassan's status following Monday morning's shootaround, and if he's not able to go, we'll see a lot of Chris Bosh at the five with Amar'e Stoudemire and Udonis Haslem getting some extended run. Stay tuned. Whiteside has an 8.6 nERD, ranking 14th in the league. He's averaging 12.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 blocks, and 28.9 minutes per game this season. It would be a huge loss for him not to play. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (left quad) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Miami Heat. What It Means: Hinrich will miss his fifth straight game on Monday night, and with E'Twaun Moore (hamstring) questionable to play, Aaron Brooks figures to see a boost in playing time. However, with Derrick Rose healthy, the playing status of the reserve point guards in Chicago is largely irrelevant in standard fantasy leagues. Hinrich has the 74th-best nERD this season at -0.3 in 28 games played. He's averaging 4.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game while posting a career-best 57.0 True Shooting Percentage. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Miami Heat's guard Goran Dragic (calf) said that there's "no chance" he'll be able to play Monday vs. the Chicago Bulls. What It Means: This comes as no surprise as Dragic isn't even targeting a return until Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, so he'll more than likely spend Tuesday's game agaisnt the Brooklyn Nets on the sidelines as well. Dragic did say that he's running well and is "very, very close" to getting back on the court, so Friday is a realistic target date. Dragic ranks 93rd with a -2.2 nERD. He is averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists while hitting 33 percent of his 3-pointers. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (left toe) will not return to Sunday's game vs. the Houston Rockets. What It Means: Harris will end his evening with three boards, two assists, two turnovers and zero points through 10 minutes of play. This is the same foot (different toe) that Harris had surgery on back in 2013, and he's been dealing with nagging issues in his left foot for the past four seasons. For now, we'll be considering Harris questionable for Tuesday's game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and if he's out, Raymond Felton and J.J. Barea will split his minutes. In 23 games off the bench this year, Felton is averaging just 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 40.4 percent shooting from the field. Felton sits at 114th overall with a -3.3 nERD for the season. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (shoulders) said that he will play Monday vs. the Chicago Bulls. What It Means: "The only way I'm not going to play is if I can't lift my arm [Monday]," said Wade following Sunday's practice. With Miami dealing with injuries to Goran Dragic (calf), Beno Udrih (neck), Gerald Green (knee), Luol Deng (eye) and Hassan Whiteside (hip), you can bet Wade will gut one out for Monday's game in Chicago. Wade ranks 87th in the league with a -1.1 nERD, and he's seen drop-offs in most statistical categories this year. He's averaging 21.8 points per 36 minutes, only his third season under 22.0 points per 36. He's also putting up a career-worst .462 Effective Field Goal percentage. Source: Rotoworld.com

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San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (back spasms) is probable to play vs. the Golden State Warriors on Monday. What It Means: Aldridge sat out Friday's game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers with "back spasms", but he should be back in uniform for Monday's matchup against the top team out West. He'll have the opportunity for some increased minutes with center Tim Duncan (knee) out on Monday. Aldridge is in the top-20 with a 8.4 nERD. He's averaging 15.9 points and 8.9 rebounds on 48.7 percent shooting from the field while logging 29.6 minutes in 40 games this season. Source: Rotoworld.com

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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said that aside from center Tim Duncan (sore knee), everyone will be available to play vs. the Golden State Warriors on Monday. What It Means: That means, as of right now, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili should play during Monday's marquee matchup between the top two teams in the league. For what it's worth, Duncan probably wouldn't have played all that much against the small-ball Warriors, but his absence remains a disappointing one. Duncan's minutes (24.6) and fantasy value have been trending down over past month with averages of just 8.9 points, 6.5 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. His 6.6 nERD ranks 19th in the league. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Denver Nuggets point guard Jameer Nelson (wrist) is being listed as doubtful to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. What It Means: Nelson has spent the past four games on the sidelines, which has resulted in Emmanuel Mudiay logging minutes in the high-30s, with Randy Foye acting as his primary backup. It'll be more of the same on Monday if Jameer isn't able to play. Nelson's -5.4 nERD checks in 119th. He is averaging 8.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists. His ugly 44.0 Effective Field Goal Percentage is the worst mark of his career. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (knee) will play Sunday vs. the Houston Rockets, as expected. What It Means: Dirk will be joined by Deron Williams, Wesley Matthews, Chandler Parsons and Salah Mejri in the first-unit for today's game, so owners can feel free to get him active with a matchup against the worst team in the league at defending the power forward position. Nowitzki is making just 39.6 percent of his shots through nine January contests, putting him at 44.9 percent shooting for the year. He's averaging 17.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 3-pointers through 40 contests this season. His 5.6 nERD ranks 28th in the league. Source: Rotoworld.com

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San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (right knee soreness) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Golden State Warriors. What It Means: Yes, the 40-4 Warriors will be taking on the 38-6 Spurs on Monday, so of course head coach Gregg Popovich will keep one of his marquee players on the sidelines. Expect Popovich to continue monitoring Timmy's workload as we make our way into the second-half of the season, with random rest days becoming common protocol. David West, Boris Diaw and Boban Marjanovic will play more with Duncan out. Duncan's minutes (24.6) and fantasy value have been trending down over past month with averages of just 8.9 points, 6.5 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. His 6.6 nERD ranks 19th in the league. Source: Rotoworld.com

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (knee) will play Sunday vs. the Houston Rockets, as expected. What It Means: Dirk will be joined by Deron Williams, Wesley Matthews, Chandler Parsons and Salah Mejri in the first-unit for today's game, so owners can feel free to get him active with a matchup against the worst team in the league at defending the power forward position. Nowitzki is making just 39.6 percent of his shots through nine January contests, putting him at 44.9 percent shooting for the year. He's averaging 17.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 3-pointers through 40 contests this season. His 5.6 nERD ranks 28th in the league. Source: Rotoworld.com