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Flagg finished Monday's 113-109 win over the Heat with 29 points (12-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and two blocks across 40 minutes.

Flagg returned from a one-game absence due to a left shoulder sprain and stuffed the stat sheet. The star forward tied for the game-high scoring total in an efficient performance from inside the arc and dished out a career-high-tying 11 assists. He also logged a career-best five steals and has supplied at least three swipes in all three of his regular-season appearances thus far.

Edwards totaled 47 points (19-34 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in 41 minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.

The Timberwolves weren't sure Edwards was going to suit up Monday, as the team was pondering a maintenance day for the star guard, but he was given the green light to play and put on a show. He turned in a game-high 47 points and reached the 40-point threshold for the second time through four games to open the new campaign. However, it wasn't quite enough to carry Minnesota to a victory, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge for Cleveland to spoil Edwards' big night.

Markkanen (wrist) won't return to Monday's game against Memphis. He'll finish with two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in six minutes.

Markkanen exited to the locker room in the first quarter and won't return due to a right wrist injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Spurs. If the veteran forward is forced to miss time, Kyle Filipowski, Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh would likely see increased playing time.

Carr was assigned to the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers on Monday, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Carr is presumably getting some work in with LA's G League affiliate as he continues to battle his way back from an oblique strain. He's been ruled out for the Lakers' matchup against Portland on Tuesday but could have a chance to make his NBA debut Wednesday against the Clippers.

Markkanen is questionable to return to Monday's game against Memphis due to a right wrist injury.

Markkanen exited to the locker room in the opening quarter and is questionable to check back in. If the veteran forward doesn't return, Ace Bailey and Kyle Filipowski will likely see increased burn.

Jackson has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right knee injury.

An opposing player landed on Jackson's leg early in the second quarter, and after initially remaining in the game, he ultimately checked out and went to the locker room. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, but he's been shut down for the rest of the evening. Lauri Markkanen (wrist) also left Monday's game in the first half and is questionable to return, potentially opening up minutes for Svi Mykailiuk, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabugh in the frontcourt.

Santos will start Monday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Santos will shed his questionable tag and start Monday's contest. In two starts this regular season, he's averaged 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.0 minutes per tilt.

Ike won't start Monday's game against Denver, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Ike started the Warriors' last two games but will shift to the second unit Monday. The big man came off the bench during Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Lakers, when he posted eight points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 12 minutes.

Richard isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Richard drew his first start of the season Saturday with three members of the usual starting five sidelined, but he'll rotate back to the bench for Monday's matchup. He tallied eight points and five rebounds in 20 minutes during the season opener off the bench but was held scoreless in three minutes Friday night against Memphis.

Williams will come off the bench Monday night against Denver, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Williams will rotate back to the bench with Stephen Curry returning from a rest day Saturday. Williams has totaled 18 points in 27 minutes over his first two games off the bench this season.