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The Detroit Pistons are also dealing with their own injury problems, as they’re currently playing without starting center Jalen Duren (17.9 ppg) and Tobias Harris (13.4 ppg). Detroit was still able to pick up a road win against the Cavaliers on Sunday in a victory that highlighted the team’s depth.

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Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji drew plenty of boos in his college debut with Baylor at TCU. The 7-foot center from Nigeria finished with five points and four rebounds in the Bears’ 69-63 loss to the Horned Frogs.

"The Warriors are open to moving Moses Moody during trade season for a wing upgrade," Sidery wrote via X. "Previously opposed to moving Moody, Golden State’s young core all appear available for a game-changing move. At 18-16, Golden State is all-in on making another playoff run before it’s too late."

With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles injury, the No. 1 role on the Boston Celtics evidently belongs to Jaylen Brown, and he’s running with the opportunity. The 29-year-old ranks fourth in the Association in points, averaging a career-high 30.1 points per game.

Monday’s NBA action features eight games, and there are a ton of player prop angles to consider with stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Al