February 1, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The former MVP appears to have put his knee issues behind him for now and is currently on the injury report with a right ankle injury. However, he is expected to play in the first game of a back-to-back. Embiid just had a 40-point double-double against New Orleans and will be difficult to contain for a tired Clippers team coming off Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) won't be available on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Brown hasn't played since early January, but the doubtful tag suggests he is making progress and could be ready for his comeback soon. Denver's next game is Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. In the meantime,
Jalen Pickett and
Julian Strawther will remain more active in the rotation, but they are unreliable for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hip, hamstring) will play on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray has been a regular on the injury report with various health issues this season, but he rarely misses time. Following
Nikola Jokic's return to the lineup on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Murray took a secondary role on offense, yet he still had a good outing. In 36 minutes, Murray scored an efficient 20 points and had nine assists with four rebounds and one steal. While the opposition will be tougher, it wouldn't be surprising to see Murray put up similar numbers on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (knee) is ready to face
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Denver has upgraded Jokic's status from probable to available. This will be Jokic's second game since returning from a knee injury. The three-time MVP was limited to 25 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, but he still did a lot of damage. Jokic finished the game with 31 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Craig Porter Jr. (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Sunday night's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed Friday's loss to the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left knee.
Lonzo Ball had a larger workload on Friday and will likely see less action against the Suns. Porter Jr. doesn't have a lot to offer to fantasy teams, averaging 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 17.6 minutes per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes will be back in the first unit on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. After starting all 47 games this season, Barnes dropped to the bench on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets, giving up his spot to
Devin Vassell. On Sunday, the Spurs will be without
Stephon Castle (adductor), allowing both Barnes and Vassell to start. Barnes had 11 points in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, but he struggled throughout January and isn't a great fantasy option at the moment.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Antonio Spurs
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports. Despite dealing with a sore left calf, Wembanyama has shaken off a questionable tag. The French star will look to produce a bounce-back performance following a quiet outing in Saturday's loss to Charlotte. Across 31 minutes, Wembanyama managed only 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. After swatting away nine shots over his previous two outings, Wembanyama didn't register a single block against the Hornets.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
February 1, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Blake Wesley (foot) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been out of action since undergoing right foot surgery in early November. Before landing on the shelf, Wesley contributed 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals across 16.3 minutes per game. He will look to re-establish himself in the rotation, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect an immediate impact from Wesley.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
February 1, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) has been cleared to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Lately, Williams III has played in every other game, but he will make a second consecutive appearance on Sunday. In Friday's heavy loss to the New York Knicks, Williams III notched four points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals in 20 minutes. He will have a similar workload on Sunday behind starting center
Donovan Clingan.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
February 1, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Kobe Sanders will join the starting five for Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers needed to switch things up, with
James Harden (personal) out of the lineup. Sanders has made eight starts during his rookie campaign, averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. While he has been fairly mediocre in a starting role, Sanders' efforts in the first unit include a 20-point performance against the Golden State Warriors a month ago.
--Taavi PailkSource: Los Angeles Clippers
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (adductor) won't take the court for the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. This was expected after the team initially listed Castle as questionable for the game. With Castle out,
Dylan Harper could receive a nice chunk of extra playing time against the Magic, who have had trouble containing guards this season. After a quiet spell, Harper has tallied 36 points across the last two games and was his team's top scorer in Saturday's loss to Charlotte.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
February 1, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Josh Green (thumb) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is expected to play despite nursing a right thumb sprain. Green has made little impact in Charlotte this season, averaging 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 15.9 minutes per game. He has finished two of his last three appearances scoreless and hasn't contributed anything defensively during this stretch either.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
John Konchar (neck) will sit out a second straight game on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old is dealing with an anterior triangle contusion. Recently, Konchar has held a significant role in the rotation, logging 20-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances. Konchar's absence creates playing opportunities for
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Javon Small, but neither has demonstrated enough quality to be viable fantasy options.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) won't play on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, missing a fourth consecutive game. The Spanish big man is managing a right knee injury. Memphis also didn't have
Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) on Saturday against Minnesota, leaving the frontcourt short of bodies.
Jock Landale has made four consecutive starts at center, while
GG Jackson II's minutes have been on the rise recently. On Saturday, Jackson II was among Memphis' best performers with 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He missed Saturday's clash against Minnesota due to a left quadriceps contusion and may remain out on Monday night. Jackson Jr.'s absence on Saturday allowed
Ty Jerome to make his season debut as a starter. He did a great job in 20 minutes, scoring a team-high 20 points and dishing out six assists.
GG Jackson II also benefited from extra playing time, going for 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 28 minutes off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward
Julius Randle (thumb) may be sidelined for the first time in 2025-26 on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Randle stood out with 27 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, but he also appears to have hurt his left thumb. While the injury doesn't appear to be serious, Randle is a left-handed shooter, and he might feel too uncomfortable to play.
Anthony Edwards (back) is also listed as questionable for Monday, so Minnesota's offense could have a very different look. Meanwhile,
Jaylen Clarke and
Naz Reid are candidates for more playing time if Randle misses the action.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates were reportedly making a big push for free-agent third baseman
Eugenio Suarez. According to Jason Mackey, the Pirates offered Suarez the same AAV ($15 million) as the Cincinnati Reds. Ultimately, Suarez decided to go to the Reds due to familiarity with the organization and a better ballpark fit. This is the second big-time slugger the Pirates have struck out on this offseason. They also made a significant offer to
Kyle Schwarber, but he decided to return to the Philadelphia Phillies. It's unclear where the Pirates will go now that Suarez has signed elsewhere. The Pirates may pivot to
Marcell Ozuna,
Rhys Hoskins, or maybe a reunion with
Andrew McCutchen.
--Andy WebbSource: Jason Mackey
February 1, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (back) has been listed as questionable for Monday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. The four-time All-Star is battling back spasms and may exit the lineup for the fourth time in 2026.
Mike Conley is likely to get a starting role if Edwards can't play, though the veteran floor general is on his last legs and hasn't been productive this season.
Bones Hyland and
Jaylen Clark will also be in a position to see more playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (calf) won't play against the New York Knicks on Sunday. Reaves has been questionable on the injury report a few times this week, but he still needs more time to recover from a left calf strain. The 27-year-old will miss his 19th consecutive game.
Marcus Smart and
Gabe Vincent will continue to enjoy extra usage in Reaves' absence. However, both players have been quiet in recent games and aren't strong fantasy options.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly interested in signing free-agent first baseman
Carlos Santana. According to John Gambadoro, the D-Backs have expressed interest in Santana, but there's no deal in place right now. The 39-year-old would be a strong veteran presence and leader to any organization, but it's unclear how much baseball he has left in the tank. Last season, Santana slashed .219/.308/.325 with 11 home runs, 54 RBI, and seven steals in 124 games between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs. The D-Backs are likely committed to
Pavin Smith at first base to begin the season. It's unclear if the D-Backs want to carry Santana on the bench, given he's basically limited to first base and designated hitter. Regardless, his days of being a consistent fantasy option are likely behind him.
--Andy WebbSource: John Gambadoro
February 1, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran star has been added to the injury report with a left ankle sprain and will sit out only his third game of the season. Durant's absence will leave a large hole in the rotation, as he has averaged over 38 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances.
Reed Sheppard,
Josh Okogie, and
Dorian Finney-Smith could all see additional action in Monday's favorable fantasy matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring, hip) will miss Sunday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green is managing a hamstring injury and also suffered a left hip contusion on Friday against Cleveland when he returned from a three-game absence. The Suns will also remain without
Devin Booker (ankle) on Sunday, giving
Grayson Allen,
Collin Gillespie, and
Jordan Goodwin an opportunity to see additional time on the court. The situation also benefits
Dillon Brooks, who has been Phoenix's offense leader lately. Brooks has averaged 29.8 points over the last four contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent starting pitcher
Cole Irvin to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Irvin spent the 2025 season in Korea playing for the Doosan Bears. He registered a 4.48 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and a 128/79 K/BB ratio across 28 starts. The number of walks is concerning, but maybe the Dodgers can help get him back on track. Irvin wasn't having a ton of success before going to Korea. He posted a 5.11 ERA in 29 games (16 starts) with the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins in 2024. This looks like a move to add pitching depth, so we'll see if Irvin can make the team.
--Andy WebbSource: Jon Heyman
February 1, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (personal) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back for personal reasons. With Harden out,
Kris Dunn and
Jordan Miller will get more work in the backcourt. The Clippers will also have
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) in the lineup for the first time since Dec. 26. At the same time, the offense will flow more through
Kawhi Leonard.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder
Jose Siri to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Siri is looking to bounce back in 2026 after being limited to 16 games last season due to a fractured tibia. The Angels will give Siri a chance in camp, and he'll earn $1.6 million if he's able to make the team. Siri posted back-to-back productive seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before his injury-riddled 2025 season. His mix of power and speed could make him an interesting late-round fantasy option, assuming he makes the 26-man roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Jon Heyman
February 1, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, allowing
Isaiah Collier to make his seventh start of the season. George has been a bright spot for Utah this season, but unfortunately, he sprained his left ankle in Friday's loss to Brooklyn and will miss at least one game. As a starter, Collier has improved his productivity to 10.8 points and 7.0 assists per game this season.
Walter Clayton Jr. is also set to benefit from George's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have signed free-agent third baseman
Eugenio Suarez to a one-year deal on Sunday. They've agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal, which includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Suarez heads back to Cincinnati after playing for the Reds from 2015-2021. It's a bit shocking that it took this long for Suarez to sign, given his offensive numbers from last season. He slashed .228/.298/.526 with 49 home runs and 118 RBI in 159 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners. The expectation is that Suarez will spend most of his time at designated hitter.
Ke'Bryan Hayes is a much better defender, so he'll likely continue playing every day at the hot corner. The addition of Suarez is bad news for
Sal Stewart, who will likely see a reduced role now. Fantasy managers know what to expect from Suarez at this point. He'll strike out nearly 200 times and post an ugly slash line, but will hit for a ton of power.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeff Passan
February 1, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Utah initially listed Nurkic as probable after he sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to illness. Nurkic was in and out of the Jazz lineup throughout January, as winning currently isn't a focus for the team. In three of his last four appearances, Nurkic has posted a triple-double. He averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.5 steals last month.
Kevin Love (illness) is also active on Sunday, which will be a blow for
Kyle Filipowski's fantasy prospects.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) will play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has listed him as available after initially giving Cunningham a probable tag on the injury report. Detroit's leader is dealing with right hip soreness, but he also played through the issue on Friday against Golden State and didn't let it affect him. Across 35 minutes of action, Cunningham produced 29 points and 11 assists against the Warriors in a high-scoring game, giving him three double-doubles in four outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will return to work on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls after missing six games. Miami has upgraded Mitchell from probable to available. Mitchell's return will primarily affect the playing time of
Kasparas Jakucionis and
Dru Smith. However, with
Tyler Herro (ribs),
Norman Powell (personal), and
Nikola Jovic (hip) all out, there will still be opportunities for Miami's second echelon to make an impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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