March 29, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old had sat out only two games this season before a left knee issue took him out of the lineup this week. As a result,
Terrence Shannon Jr. started on Saturday against Detroit, but his contributions were limited to eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.
Jaylen Clark, who tallied nine points and four rebounds against the Pistons, also has a chance to play more until McDaniels returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's tilt against the Dallas Mavericks. He has missed six games with a knee injury but is on the cusp of returning. With
Ayo Dosunmu (calf) also on the shelf,
Mike Conley has started back-to-back games. On Monday, the veteran could fall out of the rotation if both Edwards and Dosunmu return. Boney Hyland's role will also change once the Timberwolves are back at full strength.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (back) will miss Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. The 20-year-old rookie injured his back during Friday's win over New Orleans. He was initially expected to play on Sunday, but it looks like Murray-Boyles didn't feel comfortable enough during the warmups. With him unavailable,
Sandro Mamukelashvili should see plenty of minutes on Sunday as the backup to starting center
Jakob Poeltl. Mamukelashvili has scored double-digit points in three consecutive games and had 18 points with nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) will not suit up on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. He was initially expected to play but won't be available for action due to right heel inflammation.
Jamal Shead will start in Ingram's place. As a member of the first unit, Shead has recorded 11.7 points, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season. With
Immanuel Quickley (foot) also out, Shead should have an active role on offense against a team that has struggled to contain point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Grange
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (shoulder) will play in Sunday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He injured his left shoulder during Friday's win over New Orleans and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. He was then upgraded to probable, and Toronto has now listed Barrett as available. Barrett has been sharp over his last 10 outings, averaging 20.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, hitting nearly 52 percent of his field-goal attempts.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (back) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. The team has upgraded Williams III's status from questionable to available. This is a juicy matchup for Williams III and starting center
Donovan Clingan, as Washington has had trouble containing big men all year. In March, Williams III has averaged 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 19.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (shoulder) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. He will exit the lineup due to a shoulder contusion after having 10 points and seven assists in 27 minutes on Saturday against Atlanta. Sacramento will also roll without
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), creating two openings in the starting lineup.
Nique Clifford and
Daeqwon Plowden are the leading candidates to join the first unit. Monk's absence should also give
Devin Carter and
DaQuan Jeffries more playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan will miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran star has been listed as out with a sore right hamstring.
Nique Clifford and
Daeqwon Plowden will benefit from DeRozan's absence, and the team may bring
Doug McDermott back into the rotation as well.
Malik Monk (shoulder) has also been ruled out, so there will be at least two changes to the starting lineup compared to Saturday's loss to Atlanta.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. He has recently been dealing with inflammation in his right heel, but Ingram is ready to make his third consecutive appearance. Following back-to-back 30-point efforts in mid-March, Ingram has been quiet in his most recent outings. The two-time All-Star has tallied 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game over his last five appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Grange
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (thumb) will play on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Portuguese big man has received official clearance to play after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The team upgraded Queta's status to probable earlier in the day. Since the Hornets limited him to two points and two rebounds on March 4, Queta has averaged 9.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has ruled him out after initially listing him as questionable for the game. Boston will also be without
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) on Sunday, so
Jayson Tatum and
Payton Pritchard should receive heavy usage on the offensive end. Meanwhile, players like
Baylor Scheierman and
Hugo Gonzalez are set to log more minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
March 29, 2026
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will start against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. The team has decided to go with Swayman for a second consecutive day. He had 31 saves in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Minnesota Wild, taking his record to 29-15-4. Across 48 starts, Swayman has registered one shutout with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The Olympic champion has a tough matchup on Sunday against a team that has posted the NHL's second-best record at 19-5-4 since making a coaching change in January. Columbus is averaging 3.46 goals per game under Rick Bowness.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Scheig
March 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (illness) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Nashville Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. He is good to go after missing Saturday's win over Ottawa due to illness. Paul will start Sunday's contests on the fourth line. The 31-year-old has not had a good campaign, recording just 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 41 games. In his last 17 outings, Paul has made it on the score sheet two times. An improvement on the offensive end from Paul would help the Lightning, who won't have Nikita Kucherov (illness) for a second straight game on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Erik Erlendsson
March 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Nashville Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. The Art Ross Trophy contender is battling an illness and was a late scratch on Saturday against Ottawa. Nicholas Paul (illness) also didn't play against the Senators, forcing Tampa Bay into a major reshuffle up front. Gage Goncalves filled in for Kucherov on the first line, recording one assist. He will have an expanded role again on Sunday and looks like a good fantasy option, having averaged nearly a point per game this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: Erik Erlendsson
March 29, 2026
Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (upper body) won't play on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. According to Bruins head coach Marco Strum, Lohrei has been dealing with an upper-body injury "for a while." He logged just 11:47 of action in Saturday's win over Minnesota. The 25-year-old has been having trouble offensively lately, but his total of 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) in 68 games this season is respectable. After being an ugly minus-43 a year ago, Lohrei has a plus-12 rating and has recorded 68 SOG and 85 blocks. Henri Jokiharju will replace Lohrei in the lineup against Columbus. These days, Hokiharju sees very little action, but he has posted assists in both of his last two appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Scheig
March 29, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (hand) will be out week-to-week, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. The Russian forward was injured in Saturday's loss to the San Jose Sharks. With little left in the regular season, this could be Voronkov's final game of 2025-26. He has been out of favor anyway, sitting out nine of 10 games as a healthy scratch before re-entering the lineup on Saturday. Danton Heinen will replace Voronkov on the second line in Sunday's matchup with the Boston Bruins. Miles Wood is also going to rejoin the lineup, bumping Kent Johnson to the press box.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Scheig
March 29, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (hand) won't play on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils. The 20-year-old will depart the lineup due to a small fracture in his left hand. According to Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, Levshunov hurt his hand in Tuesday's win over the New York Islanders. He played in two more games this week with the injury. Levshunov has recorded 24 points (two goals, 22 assists) in 68 games during his rookie season. However, he also has a league-worst minus-41 rating, as Levshunov has struggled in even-strength situations. Kevin Korchinski is expected to enter the lineup on Sunday as Levshunov's replacement, making his fifth appearance of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) was a full participant in Sunday's practice and will travel with the team for Monday's road game against the New York Islanders. The Penguins captain missed Saturday's loss to Dallas due to a lower-body injury. However, it seems his absence might be limited to one game. Evgeni Malkin (upper body), who has missed three games, also practiced on Saturday. It has not been decided yet whether he will travel to Long Island. Having both Crosby and Malkin back would be huge for the Penguins, who are in the middle of a fierce playoff race in the Eastern Conference.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 29, 2026
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told Judy Battista of the NFL Network that there is "no doubt about it" that
Geno Smith will be the team's starting quarterback in 2026. "Listen, he's done it. I mean, those years in Seattle, when he was, I think, Comeback Player of the Year. Man, he was up for MVP early in the season. There's no doubt in my mind that we brought a competent starter here to this team," Glenn said. The 35-year-old veteran signal-caller was a Pro Bowler in back-to-back seasons with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 and 2023, but in his lone season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, it was ugly for Smith. He completed 67.4% of his passes for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns, and a league-leading 17 interceptions in 15 starts. The Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft thanks to Smith, and the Jets might be hoping he can do the same for them going into the 2027 NFL draft as they search for their next franchise QB. Smith is merely a bridge option under center and should be considered a low-end QB2 in fantasy this fall with little upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Judy Battista
March 29, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that tight end
George Kittle (Achilles) is doing "very good" in his recovery from a torn Achilles in the postseason and that the team is hopeful that he'll be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 season, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Kittle will be managed carefully during training camp this summer, but "he's progressing at a good rate." The 32-year-old veteran tore his Achilles tendon in the team's Wild-Card round win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 11 and went under the knife a week later. Fantasy managers shouldn't take this as gospel that Kittle will be ready for the start of the regular season, as ESPN's Nick Wagoner reported over a month ago that the Pro Bowl tight end might not return until around Week 5. Kittle is a high-end TE1 option for fantasy managers when he's healthy, but the uncertainty around his injury going into 2026 will cause his price to drop. He finished as the TE11 in half-PPR scoring in 2025 with 57 catches for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in only 11 regular-season games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers utility men
Tommy Edman (ankle) and
Enrique Hernandez (elbow) were both able to take batting practice on the field on Sunday and are progressing well, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post. The hope is that Edman can return in late May, but the team is also optimistic that he could be back sooner. Roberts said he'd be "shocked" if Hernandez isn't ready to return when his 60-day injured list stint is up. Edman had right-ankle surgery in November of last year and opened the 2026 campaign on the 10-day IL. The veteran infielder is expected to see most of his playing time at the keystone in L.A. when he returns, battling for playing time with
Miguel Rojas and
Hyeseong Kim. Neither Edman nor Hernandez has much fantasy value, outside of deep NL-only leagues for bench depth.
--Keith HernandezSource: The California Post - Jack Harris
March 29, 2026
San Diego Padres right-handed reliever
Jason Adam (quadriceps), who started the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list after having surgery last September to fix a ruptured quadriceps tendon, is hoping to be activated off the IL when he's first eligible to return on April 6, according to Matt Levine of Sports Illustrated. Adam probably could have been ready for Opening Day, but the Padres wanted to be cautious and give the high-leverage setup man more time to recover before making his season debut. He threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings during a minor-league rehab outing on Saturday with Triple-A El Paso, giving up a hit with no walks or strikeouts. Adam was a workhorse for the Friars in 2025, making 65 appearances while posting a 1.93 ERA as a first-time All-Star. SD might not allow Adam to pitch on back-to-back days upon his return, but he'll once again be a key setup man ahead of closer
Mason Miller in the Padres' bullpen in 2026, and he has plenty of value in holds leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Matt Levine
March 29, 2026
TCU wide receiver
Eric McAlister (foot) ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash during his school's pro day earlier this week but was then forced to stop working out after running 15 routes, according to Tony Pauline of Yahoo Sports. Doctors diagnosed McAlister with a Jones fracture in his foot, according to sources. McAlister previously had a right-knee scope, which kept him from participating in the Shrine Bowl and the NFL scouting combine at the end of February. His injuries will surely affect his stock for next month's NFL draft, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to resume football activities. It's very possible that McAlister won't be ready for the start of the 2026 campaign this fall. McAlister had a Big 12-high 1,190 receiving yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns on 72 receptions in 13 games for the Horned Frogs in his senior year in 2025. In four collegiate seasons (two years at Boise State), McAlister had a combined 169 catches for 3,084 yards and 24 touchdowns in 48 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Yahoo Sports - Tony Pauline
March 29, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
Zach Charbonnet (knee) tore his ACL in a Divisional Round playoff win over the 49ers, making him extremely unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2026 season. The Seahawks watched Super Bowl MVP
Kenneth Walker III take a top-of-market deal with the Chiefs in free agency and have done little to address the running back position, heading into April's NFL Draft with
Emanuel Wilson,
George Holani, and
Kenny McIntosh as the top healthy backs on the roster. Seattle holds the 32nd overall pick and has become a buzzy landing spot for whoever becomes the second running back drafted behind top prospect
Jeremiyah Love. The team has reportedly hosted Jonah Coleman and Chip Trayanum on official visits, and depending on exactly how early they make a move at the position, Charbonnet could see a mid-season return to one of the most wide-open backfields in the league.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Texas Rangers first baseman
Jake Burger is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, hitting two home runs in nine plate appearances across the Rangers' first two games. The 29-year-old had a down year in his first season with Texas in 2025, hitting .236/.269/.419 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI, 43 runs scored, and one stolen base across 376 plate appearances. However, Burger still owns a 14.3% barrel rate for his career and hit 63 home runs across 1,109 plate appearances split between the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins in 2023 and 2024. Burger has also been parked in the cleanup spot in the Texas order in each of the team's contests in 2026, which should put him in a prime position to rack up RBI. Burger has also struck out four times in his nine trips to the plate so far this year, so fantasy managers should consider the damage he might do in the batting average category. Still, Burger could be a cheap source of power to pick up off the waiver wire early in 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Dominic Canzone is off to a hot start to the 2026 season, hitting two home runs in eight plate appearances across the team's first three games of the season. As expected, the lefty-hitting Canzone was out of the starting lineup for Seattle's matchup against Cleveland Guardians' left-handed starter
Joey Cantillo on Sunday. Still, Canzone looks like the Mariners primary designated hitter against right-handed starting pitchers. The 28-year-old excelled against right-handed pitching in 2025, slashing .308/.355/.524 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI in 201 plate appearances. Canzone could be a cheap source of power for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire heading into the second week of the 2026 season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. has seen his name floated in trade rumors since last season's trade deadline, despite repeated claims from the front office that they are not shopping their former first-round pick following a disappointing second season. After making 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, Thomas was held to 707 yards and two scores on only 48 receptions in 2025. Regardless of where he plays in 2026, he could be viewed as a buy-low candidate. Stuck in a muddled receiver room after a down year, he is currently being drafted as a low-end WR2 in dynasty startups, less than a year after topping out as a top-five receiver in most dynasty circles. The talent he displayed both in college and as a rookie is real, though motivation issues have hounded him since his time at LSU. Should he remain in Jacksonville, Thomas has the explosive playmaking abilities to regain the most fantasy-relevant role on the team, while a new home and a fresh start would likely also see his value spike.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game due to a right ankle injury. It appears to be significant enough to hold him out of Sunday's contest. The absence of Jackson means that
John Collins or possibly
Nicolas Batum will get extra minutes whenever
Brook Lopez is off the court. Collins should see more playing time on Sunday, which will make him a more appealing streaming option for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports will start in the 13th position for Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This will be the first time that Larson qualified outside of the top 10 in a Martinsville race since April 2023. In 22 Cup races at the site, Larson has one win and 10 top-10 finishes with an average finish of 15.0. Through the first six races of the season, Larson has three top-10 finishes, an average finish of 16.0, and is currently 10th in the regular-season standings. In practice for this week's Cup race, Larson ranked sixth in overall lap averages and was fastest in the 15, 25, and 30 consecutive lap average categories. Due to his upside, great practice speeds, and overall favorable track history, Larson is one of the best drivers to consider for DFS this week at Martinsville.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Bobby Portis (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portis will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering wrist injury. He'll miss both legs of the back-to-back set with his next chance to play coming on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. His absence should mean
Jericho Sims,
Pete Nance, and
Ousmane Dieng should all be asked to play bigger roles during Sunday's game. Sims is coming off a double-double performance on Saturday and is deserving of a look as a streaming option for Sunday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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