Collin Gillespie

Booker's participation in practice means he's got a chance to take the court Sunday against the Lakers after four straight absences. Booker's return should mean less opportunities for Collin Gillespie, but Gillespie still has standalone value. Fantasy managers should hang onto Gillespie until further notice.

Davion Mitchell, Jamal Shead and Collin Gillespie -- all 6-foot-1 and under -- are providing the blueprint for today's short kings

Booker has missed Phoenix's last three games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup for an NBA Cup showdown with Oklahoma City. Collin Gillespie has been starting in place of Booker, but he will return to playing a large reserve role if Booker is able to return.

Gillespie has emerged as a player worth considering in 12-team formats, especially with Devin Booker and Jalen Green sidelined by injuries. He's been given a green light on offense, and the former two-way contract player has taken advantage. Gillespie scored 11 points in the fourth quarter on Monday, the second time this season that he's proven to be the difference in a win over the Timberwolves. If Booker can't play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Thunder, Gillespie will be worth picking up in standard leagues.

Monday's game will be the third that Booker has missed since suffering a strained right groin during the Suns' December 1 win over the Lakers. There is hope that he will be able to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Thunder, but that isn't guaranteed. Collin Gillespie should remain in the starting lineup, which has raised his fantasy ceiling.