We’ve had a strange scheduling stretch in the NBA lately, with only one game on Sunday and 12 that take place today. Let’s jump right into the action. Here are three of my favorite player predictions via PrizePicks for Monday,

The latest NBA trade rumors suggest the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks will pursue Zion Williamson's teammate, Herbert Jones.

It was a short-handed Southwestern Division matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones were among the key players out on both sides.

Daniel Gafford scored a career-high 27 points ... The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (left hamstring), who was rested after playing Tuesday night in Chicago.

Now, Dallas has to play the second night of a back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson ... for this divisional battle. Daniel Gafford is averaging just 5.8 rebounds ...

Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones were among the key players out on both sides. Dallas started Spencer Dinwiddie, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford ...

Daniel Gafford scored a career-high 27 points ... The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (left hamstring), who was rested after playing Tuesday night in Chicago. Jaden Hardy scored 21 points ...

The Pelicans expect Williamson back for their next two games ... games after winning just five of its first 34 contests. Daniel Gafford scored a career-high 27 points on 12-of-13 shooting and ...

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Monday, Jan. 27

The only first-round pick the Cavs can trade is in 2031. That leaves them with few future assets that can be moved for a big swing. Jaylon Tyson is the only young player on the roster who could conceivably be moved and have value as a young prospect for other teams.

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell added 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a 127-117 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Inglewood,