Atlanta: Dwight Howard and Tim Hardaway Jr. will both be back in the lineup for Monday’s game against Minnesota.   

Brooklyn:   Isaiah Whitehead  has missed the Nets last three games with a sore left foot, but is listed as probable to play Monday night.  He will likely be back to a bench role with Lin being healthy.

Charlotte:  Marco Belinelli  was helped off the court last Friday, and did not return after rolling his left ankle.  He is considered day-to-day heading into Monday’s game against the Nets.

Cleveland:  J.R. Smith  will likely miss the remainder of the regular season after having surgery to repair his fractured right thumb that took place during last Tuesday’s game.  Liggins has been starting in his place, but has not produced the numbers that Smith did.

Dallas:  Andrew Bogut remains out with a knee issue for Monday’s game against the Pelicans, but may suit up later in the week.  J.J. Barea stated that he may miss a week or two with an Achilles injury., and has been officially ruled out for Monday’s game.

Indiana:   Rodney Stuckey has not played since December 14 with a hamstring injury, but is currently listed as probable for Monday’s game against the Bulls.

Los Angeles Clippers:  Blake Griffin will miss between three to six week after having surgery on his right knee.  Chris Paul has been out for two games now, and is questionable for Monday’s game with a hamstring injury.  He was listed as out earlier in the day.  J.J. Redick left Sunday’s game in the second half with a hamstring injury.  He is currently listed as questionable for Monday’s game. 

Memphis:  Chandler Parsonshas missed Memphis’s last 17 games, but is now officially listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against Charlotte.  He has been out with a bone bruise, and if he plays, expect Parsons to be on a minutes restriction for his first few games back.

Miami:   Dion Waiters has not played since November 26, but has returned to practice and is listed as questionable for the week..  Rodney McGruder and Wayne Ellington missed Friday’s game, and are both questionable for this week’s game.

Milwaukee:  Michael Beasley is probable to play for Monday’s game against the Wizards after being a late scratch in his last game on Friday.  Both Steve Novak and Rashad Vaughn are both out for Monday’s game, while Mirza Teletovic is questionable tonight while dealing with an illness.

Orlando:  Evan Fournier is a game time decision for Monday night’s game after being out on Friday with a heel contusion.

Philadelphia:   Nik Stauskas missed Friday’s game with a knee contusion, and is considered questionable for Monday’s game against the Kings. Richaun Holmes will be out Monday with a concussion, there are no reports that he will play throughout the week.

Portland: Damian Lillard is doubtful to play Monday night against Toronto after spraining his left ankle last Friday.  He did have X-Rays taken, and they came back negative, but looks like he could be rested for a few days. 

Sacramento:  Rudy Gay has missed his last six straight games, and is officially listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against Philadelphia  while he deals with a hip issue.  Omri Casspi is now listed available to play Monday after starting the day with a questionable tag.  Omri has not played since December 14. 

This is a weekly report of recent NBA player injuries, as well as players returning from injury this week.  Find the most up to minute news at http://www.fantasyalarm.com/nba/headlines/