NBA injury report, January 2: Updates for Jimmy Butler, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Jalen Brunson, more

We've got a loaded NBA slate Monday with 11 games on tap, although there's only one nationally televised contest on NBA TV. Here's a look at the day's injury report, along with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.

NBA Injury Report: January 2

Jalen Brunson (hip) – questionable
R.J. Barrett (finger) – OUT

Cam Reddish should get more playing time with Barrett out. Immanuel Quickley is a strong filler play if Brunson continues to sit out.

Landry Shamet (Achilles) – probable

Shamet should be in, and will be a nice DFS play with Devin Booker out.

LeBron James (ankle) – probable
Lonnie Walker (tailbone) – questionable

James remains a force and should be in. If Walker sits, Austin Reaves gains some value.

Darius Garland (thumb) – doubtful
Evan Mobley (ankle) – questionable

Kevin Love becomes a value add if Mobley is out. Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert gain some value with Garland set to sit out.

Fred VanVleet (back) – questionable

If VanVleet is out, DFS players can bank on Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes having a bigger impact.

No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.

Devin Vassell (knee) – questionable

Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson are great filler plays with Vassell continues to sit with a knee injury.

Joe Harris (knee) – probable

Harris should be in, and is a strong add to DFS lineups given his ability to get hot from deep.

Dorian Finney-Smith (groin) – OUT

Tim Hardaway Jr. and Spencer Dinwiddie should remain more involved with Finney-Smith out.

Alperen Sengun (back) – questionable

If Sengun sits, Tari Eason becomes Houston's top frontcourt player. Usman Garuba is also likely to see additional minutes.

No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.

Clint Capela (calf) – OUT
De'Andre Hunter (ankle) – questionable

Capela's absence makes Onyeka Okongwu a solid DFS play. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Jalen Johnson will see more playing time if Hunter sits.

Andrew Wiggins (illness) – OUT

With Wiggins still sidelined, Jonathan Kuminga and Donte DiVincenzo should be featured more in the rotation.

Jusuf Nurkic (illness) – questionable

If Nurkic can't play, Drew Eubanks will likely get the start. Jerami Grant will gain some value as a rebounder.

Jimmy Butler (injury management) – probable

Butler should be in for the Heat.

Nicolas Batum (ankle) – questionable

If Batum sits, Norman Powell and Terance Mann are likely to see more playing time in LA's forward rotation.

  
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