March 12, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (adductor) is questionable to play on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Melton has been a regular on the injury report this season while managing a knee injury, but he has now hurt his left adductor muscle. This issue could sideline him for a second consecutive game.
Will Richard started in Melton's absence on Tuesday against Chicago and may keep his spot for Friday's game. The 23-year-old rookie had eight points, four rebounds, one assist, and three steals in an overtime defeat.
Pat Spencer, who contributed 17 points and six assists, and
Gary Payton II, who had a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double, are also in a position to see more action without Melton.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers. He is bothered by a sore left knee and missed Wednesday's win over Utah after being questionable. It remains to be seen whether the same happens on Friday night. While
Landry Shamet moved into the first unit to replace Hart,
Jordan Clarkson benefited the most from his absence against Utah. He reappeared as a regular in the rotation and popped off for a season-high 27 points against his former team. Shamet had a quiet night with seven points, three rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb that requires surgery. Sharpe had carved out a steady reserve role, averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals across 62 appearances.
Danny Wolf should see the biggest opportunity increase after posting 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 28 minutes last game.
Josh Minott and
Chaney Johnson could also see deeper rotation minutes, though both profile as risky deep-league streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Erik Slater
March 12, 2026
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The six-time All-Star has landed on the injury report with bilateral knee soreness. If Towns sits out the action, the Knicks are expected to promote
Mitchell Robinson to the starting lineup. While moving into the first unit would boost Robinson's fantasy appeal, he has averaged only 3.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 19.1 minutes as a starter this season.
Ariel Hukporti's role would also increase if Towns doesn't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers after suffering a right hamstring strain during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. With Utah likely to be cautious this late in the season, George could remain sidelined beyond one game.
Isaiah Collier should see an expanded role after posting nine points, two rebounds, five assists, and one 3-pointer in 19 minutes last game. With fantasy playoffs already underway in many leagues, Collier is trending toward must-roster status.
Brice Sensabaugh and
Ace Bailey could also see modest usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes (ankle) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran made 364 consecutive appearances before missing the last five games due to an ankle problem. Barnes might have extra responsibilities on Thursday with
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) out of the lineup, though he will once again come off the bench. As a reserve, Barnes has averaged 7.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (back) may have to exit the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, as he has been listed as questionable on the injury report. The Turkish star is experiencing lower back pain and could be sidelined for the first time since Jan. 9. While losing Sengun would be a blow for Houston,
Clint Capela is a capable replacement and would be an intriguing fantasy option if he moves into the first unit on Friday night. It's a promising matchup for Houston's big men, as New Orleans ranks sixth in the league for most fantasy points allowed to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Darius Garland (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls for injury management in the first leg of a back-to-back.
Kobe Sanders is expected to move into the starting lineup, while
Kris Dunn could also see added ballhandling duties. Dunn produced five points, two rebounds, six assists, and four steals in 24 minutes during his last start and offers short-term streaming appeal for assists and defensive stats. Sanders remains a deeper league flier after playing just six minutes last game, while
Kawhi Leonard could take on more offensive responsibility.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joey Linn
March 12, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) will join
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) on the sidelines on Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. White has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of tip-off. Boston also had
Payton Pritchard (neck) on the initial injury report, but he has been cleared to play. With White unavailable, Pritchard will play a huge role in the backcourt and is expected to lead the offense with
Jaylen Brown. Meanwhile, there are minutes available for
Sam Hauser,
Baylor Scheierman, and
Hugo Gonzalez.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
March 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) won't play on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran put in a 22-minute shift in Wednesday's win over Houston and will rest as Denver wraps up a back-to-back set.
Cameron Johnson,
Spencer Jones, and
Tim Hardaway Jr. are all candidates for more playing time on Thursday. Jones is likely to take Gordon's spot in the starting lineup. However, even as a starter, Jones hasn't put up good enough numbers to be a must-add player for fantasy teams.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
March 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets after testing the injury during warmups but not feeling ready to play.
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk are candidates to absorb the available frontcourt minutes, with Kornet the likely starter. Kornet finished with four points, three rebounds, and two assists in 11 minutes last game and could offer deep-league streaming value for rebounds and blocks if his role expands. Olynyk remains a speculative option after a recent DNP, while
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle could see slightly higher usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Weiss
March 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) will play on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. He was initially listed as probable after a 30-point effort in 31 minutes on Wednesday night against Houston. One of Murray's best performances of the season was in a matchup with the Spurs on Nov. 28, when he scored 37 points. He is averaging 26.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
March 12, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, marking his fourth straight absence due to right knee tendinitis.
Evan Mobley should continue handling increased frontcourt responsibility, while
Thomas Bryant and
Jaylon Tyson remain the main beneficiaries off the bench. Bryant posted 12 points, one 3-pointer, five rebounds, and one block in 19 minutes last game and remains a deep-league streaming option for rebounds and efficient scoring. Tyson added four points and two assists in 18 minutes. Both Bryant and Tyson remain risky fantasy options due to uncertain roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns as the rookie works toward a possible return from a six-game absence due to a left thumb sprain. If he remains out,
Jakob Poeltl and
Sandro Mamukelashvili should continue handling most of the frontcourt minutes. Poeltl produced eight points, five rebounds, and three blocks in 30 minutes last game, while Mamukelashvili added eight points, two 3-pointers, five rebounds, one assist, and one block in 21 minutes. Both remain viable fantasy options if Murray-Boyles sits, though their minutes could dip if he returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
March 12, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander
Blake Snell (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in camp on Thursday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Manager Dave Roberts said before the bullpen that Snell is basically at the beginning of a spring training progression, which puts him, at minimum, "about six weeks away from being fully ramped up." The 33-year-old veteran southpaw threw 15 pitches during his bullpen on Thursday, and they were low-intensity fastballs at less than 90 mph. It was the first time that the two-time Cy Young winner has thrown off a mound this spring. After admitting that his left shoulder was exhausted after helping carry the team to a second straight World Series title last fall, the Dodgers are slow-playing Snell to make sure he'll last for the entire 2026 season. Shoulder inflammation cost him four months in 2025, so fantasy managers who invest in Snell this year will be hoping he only misses the first month of action. He's a durability risk, but Snell's strikeout upside makes him a worthwhile starting-pitcher stash in upcoming fantasy drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
March 12, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Scottie Barnes (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns after missing practice activity while feeling under the weather. If Barnes sits,
Brandon Ingram could see a usage bump, while
Ja'Kobe Walter and
Jamison Battle may pick up extra bench minutes. Walter logged 11 minutes with one rebound, one assist, and one steal last game, while Battle posted three points, one 3-pointer, and one rebound in 10 minutes. Walter and Battle are only deep-league streamers, while Ingram would carry the clearest fantasy boost if Barnes is ruled out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
March 12, 2026
New England Patriots new offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) expects to be fully cleared for the start of organized team activities this spring, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Vera-Tucker said he plans to be a full participant in the voluntary offseason program that begins on April 20, too. The 26-year-old offensive lineman signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Patriots earlier this week after spending the first four years of his career with the New York Jets. Vera-Tucker was selected with the 14th overall pick in 2021 out of USC. He has started all 43 of the games he's appeared in over the first four years of his career in the NFL, and he's expected to be New England's starting left guard to begin the 2026 regular season this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
March 12, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, a source told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal carries a maximum value of $6 million via incentives. Muhammad leaves the Lions after a career year in 2025 in which he had 25 tackles (15 solo), a career-high 11 sacks, nine tackles for loss, and 20 QB hits in 17 games played. The 30-year-old veteran played just 41 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps, though, so unless the Bucs plan to give him a more regular role, it's going to be difficult for the former sixth-rounder to duplicate his breakout campaign. Muhammad was taken by the Saints in the 2017 draft out of the University of Miami. He has 193 tackles (126 solo), 26 sacks, 36 tackles for loss, 58 QB hits, four forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in his eight years in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 12, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Cam Spencer (back) will not play Thursday against the Mavericks due to low back soreness, leaving Memphis short on healthy perimeter depth. Spencer's absence should help secure rotation minutes for
Javon Small,
Jahmai Mashack, and
Rayan Rupert as the Grizzlies continue to patch together their guard rotation. Small posted 12 points, five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes last game. Rupert delivered 14 points with two 3-pointers and one steal in 22 minutes, while Mashack played 27 minutes. Small remains the preferred fantasy target, while Rupert and Mashack profile as deeper league streamers with unstable roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
March 12, 2026
The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent tight end
Kylen Granson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Granson will return to the AFC South division after spending the first four years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts. The 27-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of SMU caught a career-low seven passes for 40 yards on nine targets in 17 regular-season games a year ago with the Philadelphia Eagles. Granson had 86 catches on 136 targets for 958 yards and only one touchdown in his four years in Indy as a depth TE. In Tennessee, he figures to be no better than the TE3 with the Titans to open the 2026 season while working behind second-year man
Gunnar Helm and new addition
Daniel Bellinger. Most of Granson's playing time in Nashville is likely to come on special teams.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 12, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Walter Clayton Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks after being listed as doubtful due to a right ankle sprain. With Clayton joining an already lengthy injury list, Memphis will continue leaning on
Javon Small and
Rayan Rupert for backcourt minutes. Small logged 12 points, five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes last game and remains the safest deep-league streaming option. Rupert and
Jahmai Mashack should continue seeing steady minutes, though both remain risky fantasy options due to inconsistent roles and scoring-dependent production.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
March 12, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ty Jerome (calf) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 28-year-old has been scratched regularly in recent weeks and will sit out Thursday after being initially considered doubtful for the game. The Grizzlies are once again shorthanded for Thursday's matchup, and
Javon Small is the only healthy point guard remaining. He figures to have a heavy workload against Dallas. Small has averaged 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals in 25.0 minutes per game this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Prister (shoulder) will start the 2026 season on the injured list, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Priester visited with a vascular specialist in Dallas, and manager Pat Murphy said the diagnosis is a nerve issue" in the thoracic outlet syndrome family." The good news for Priester is that his condition is believed to be treatable without surgery. The 25-year-old was able to throw lightly in camp on Thursday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on March 21. How much time Priester misses to begin the 2026 regular season is to be determined and will depend on how his arm responds when he resumes throwing bullpen sessions. McCalvy writes that at the moment, "everyone is optimistic about avoiding surgery." Even though he has avoided surgery for now, Priester is a tough sell late in fantasy drafts now after his breakout 2025 season in which he went 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 132:50 K:BB in 157 1/3 innings over 29 outings (24 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
March 12, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) won't play against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. He is managing a right knee injury and has been ruled out after initially carrying a doubtful tag on the injury report. Memphis will start a back-to-back on Thursday, so there's a good chance Coward will return to the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. His absence against Dallas creates more playing opportunities for
Jahmai Mashack and
Rayan Rupert. The latter has put in solid work recently, averaging 13.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in March.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed fullback
Connor Heyward to a two-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The contract includes $2 million fully guaranteed. Heyward hit free agency earlier this week upon the expiration of his four-year rookie deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's scored a touchdown in three of his four pro seasons, and he posted a respectable 449 scrimmage yards during his time in the black and gold. Of course, handling the football is just a minor component of his role as a fullback. He's far more involved as a blocker, creating opportunities for the quarterback or running backs. He'll now take his talents to Las Vegas, where he'll be tasked with blocking for a young offense that features
Ashton Jeanty and will also likely include projected No. 1 pick
Fernando Mendoza.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
March 12, 2026
Miami Heat forward/center
Kel'el Ware (shoulder) has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks and will start the contest. He will be part of a starting five, which includes
Davion Mitchell,
Pelle Larsson,
Kasparas Jakucionis, and
Bam Adebayo. Ware sat out Tuesday's win over Washington with a shoulder issue. Several big guns are unavailable for the Heat on Thursday night, so Ware should play a significant role on offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Bobby Portis (back) and center
Jericho Sims (knee) are ready for action on Thursday against the Miami Heat. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the game after missing Tuesday's loss to Phoenix. Portis and Sims will boost Milwaukee's frontcourt, with the former being a more appealing fantasy piece. Portis bagged a double-double in his last appearance and is averaging 14.6 points and 4.8 rebounds this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent safety Jaquan Brisker, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL.com. Terms and duration of the contract were not immediately reported. Brisker, a former second-round pick, impressed while playing out his four-year rookie deal in Chicago. Now, the Pittsburgh native is heading home. It's a bit unclear what his role will be, as the Steelers already have a capable strong safety in Deshon Elliott. With that said, this is still an encouraging addition for Pittsburgh. Brisker started every game he played across four seasons in Chicago, including all 17 contests in 2025. He finished the season with one sack, one interception, eight passes defended, and 93 total tackles.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike Garafolo
March 12, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will end a four-game absence on Thursday against the Miami Heat. The team has upgraded Porter Jr. from questionable to available. With him back in the lineup,
Ryan Rollins will move to the second unit on Thursday. Since the All-Star break, Porter Jr. has shot 52.1 percent from the field, averaging 18.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 2.4 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (rest) will miss Thursday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 36-year-old veteran forward will sit out tonight's contest to rest. Thompson most recently logged 21 points, one rebound, one assist and two steals during Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks. His next chance to return to the floor is on Friday versus the Cavs. With Thompson sidelined, fantasy managers can look to 34-year-old sharpshooter
Khris Middleton as a potential streaming option as he will likely carry a heavier workload than usual against the Grizzlies.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mavs PR
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