March 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will miss at least two more games, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. He isn't ready to make his comeback on Friday night against Washington and will also miss Sunday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Curry will be re-evaluated next week. Until the former MVP returns to the lineup,
Brandin Podziemski and
Gui Santos will lead the Warriors' offense. His absence has also led to increased playing time for
Pat Spencer,
Gary Payton II, and
Will Richard.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever
Kirby Yates (knee) continues to play catch and said he will throw a bullpen session "sooner than later," according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Yates landed on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 season due to left-knee inflammation, but the 39-year-old veteran might not miss a ton of time early on. With
Ben Joyce (shoulder) and
Robert Stephenson (elbow) also on the shelf, right-hander
Jordan Romano picked up his first save of the year in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Opening Day. Veteran left-hander
Drew Pomeranz could also be in the mix for save opportunities with Yates, Joyce, and Stephenson out. Yates will probably be the first of the trio of injured relievers to return to the Halos, and when he does, it's anyone's guess as to how first-year manager Kurt Suzuki will divvy up save situations. Given the current climate of the Angels' bullpen, Romano deserves a waiver-wire pickup if he's available and you're scrounging for saves already.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
March 27, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (wrist) will be active on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. A wrist issue has kept Clowney sidelined for four games, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available.
Ziaire Williams has had a good stint as a starter during Clowney's absence, but he may find himself back in the second unit on Friday night, which would be a big blow for his fantasy prospects. Clowney's form has faded late in the season, with his average numbers dropping to 10.2 points and 4.0 rebounds this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota after playing through injury tags in recent outings. If he sits,
Paul Reed could move into the starting lineup with
Isaiah Stewart (calf) still out. Reed had eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 14 minutes Thursday and would be a deep league streamer if Duren sits.
Tobias Harris (hip) and
Ausar Thompson (ankle) could also benefit if cleared, with both currently carrying injury tags.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kyle Filipowski (illness) is ready to face
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. He wasn't available on Wednesday against Washington due to illness and was initially listed as probable for Friday's tilt. Filipowski has enjoyed a much larger role late in the season, but his recent performances have been inconsistent. He will face a tough challenge against Jokic on both ends of the floor. Filipowski has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in matchups with the Nuggets this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (calf) will rejoin the action Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers will have the Japanese forward back in the lineup after he missed two games due to right calf injury management. Hachimura's productivity and playing time have noticeably declined since the All-Star break, as he's averaged 8.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game.
Jake LaRavia has seen more time on the floor in the last couple of games and will likely have a lighter workload with Hachimura back in the fold.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte after progressing faster than initially expected from a March injury. If cleared, he would likely reclaim a starting role, which would push
Quentin Grimes back to the bench and cut into
Cameron Payne's minutes. Grimes posted 13 points, six rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in 31 minutes last game and remains a short-term hold if Maxey sits. Maxey carries some risk of a minutes cap if active, but he should be started in most formats if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Jahmai Mashack (ankle, nose) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old is currently banged up, dealing with an ankle sprain and a fractured nose. He will miss a sixth consecutive game after the team initially listed Mashack as doubtful.
Ty Jerome (ankle) also won't play on Friday, so
Javon Small,
Walter Clayton Jr., and
Cam Spencer should see more action in the Grizzlies' backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (knee) will not play Saturday against Detroit, marking just his third absence of the season. His absence should open additional minutes for
Naz Reid and
Kyle Anderson. Reid is the more attractive fantasy target after producing 14 points, 13 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes last game, offering strong category coverage. Anderson added five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 30 minutes and remains a deeper-league utility option.
Julius Randle could also see a slight usage bump while McDaniels and
Anthony Edwards (knee) remain out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Washington Wizards. Following his impressive all-around performance in Wednesday's win over Brooklyn, Melton has a late addition to the injury report on Friday afternoon. After initially listing him as questionable, the Warriors have now ruled Melton out due to left knee injury management. His absence should give players like
Pat Spencer and
Will Richard more work in a fantastic fantasy matchup against the NBA's worst defensive team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (knee) will not play Saturday against Detroit as he continues working toward a return that could come as soon as Monday. His absence keeps extra playmaking opportunities available for
Bones Hyland and
Mike Conley. Hyland finished with eight points and eight assists in 30 minutes off the bench last game and is on the radar for managers needing short-term help in assists. Conley put up six assists, five rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes and remains more of a deep-league fallback for guard depth.
Julius Randle could also continue seeing elevated usage while Edwards remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Rob Dillingham (knee) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dillingham will shed the probable tag and suit up for Friday's contest. The expectation is that Dillingham will play his regular role off the bench. He finished with 12 points and two rebounds across 23 minutes of action on Wednesday. Over the last seven games, Dillingham is averaging 13.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 rebounds across 23.9 minutes per game. He offers some low-end streaming value, but his upside is limited with the Bulls relatively healthy at the guard spot right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) will play on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, it was unclear if he would suit up for the contest after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Doncic has been like a man from another planet in March, averaging 36.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.3 steals. He has recorded at least 30 points in 11 consecutive appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Isaac Okoro (knee) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Okoro is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He made his return to the court after a seven-game absence on Wednesday. Okoro finished with 13 points and two rebounds across 23 minutes of action in that one. The expectation is that he'll have a similar role on Friday. This season, Okoro is averaging 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 26.9 minutes per game. He could offer deep league streaming value, but Okoro can be ignored in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) will be in action on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Jaquez Jr. has been dealing with a right ankle sprain lately, making only a limited impact. He hasn't played more than 19 minutes in either of the last two games, averaging 11.0 points. On Friday, Jaquez Jr.'s productivity could increase, as Cleveland allows the ninth-most bench points in the NBA.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yabusele missed Monday's game due to a left ankle sprain, but was able to play on Wednesday. He finished with 11 points and four rebounds across 22 minutes during Wednesday's contest. He figures to play a slightly larger role with fellow big man
Nick Richards (elbow) unavailable for Friday's game.
Patrick Williams should also benefit in terms of playing time, but Yabusele has more upside in terms of fantasy value.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will return to action on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been cleared to play after missing 10 games due to a knee issue. The veteran big man has been named a starter for Friday's contest, but Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson plans to limit his playing time to 20 minutes.
Keon Ellis will drop to the bench, reducing his fantasy value.
Thomas Bryant's playing time is also likely to take a hit with Allen's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nick Richards (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Richards is unavailable here after an elbow injury limited him to nine minutes during Wednesday's contest. Without Richards, the Bulls will need to lean on
Guerschon Yabusele and
Patrick Williams. Between the two, Yabusele is the better streaming choice for Friday's slate. He finished with 11 points and four rebounds across 22 minutes on Wednesday. The 30-year-old offers enough scoring upside to warrant looking at in deep leagues as a streaming choice on Friday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Atlanta Hawks center
Jock Landale (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Landale was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately suit up due to a shoulder issue. His next chance to play will come on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on his status ahead of that game.
Mouhamed Gueye is expected to have an expanded role behind
Onyeka Okongwu on Friday. Gueye will likely see minutes in the teens, but it probably won't be enough to warrant streaming him in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
There has been "growing optimism" that Baltimore Ravens two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) will return to the NFL, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. Madubuike suffered what was believed to be a career-threatening neck injury last year and only appeared in two games in 2025 before being placed on Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old former third-rounder (71st overall) in 2020 out of Texas A&M was a Pro Bowler in both 2023 and 2024, combining for 99 tackles (59 solo), 19.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, 50 QB hits, and two forced fumbles in 34 starts. It's unclear exactly when Madubuike will be able to return to the football field, but if he's available to play in 2026, it would be a big boost for the Ravens' defensive line. Baltimore's pass rush was poor last season, as they were tied with the Cardinals and Panthers for the third-fewest sacks (30) in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
March 27, 2026
New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand will be in the net against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The 23-year-old will make his second career appearance. Garand has gotten his opportunity with Jonathan Quick (upper body) unavailable for a third straight game. He enjoyed a solid debut on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets, finishing a 3-2 shootout loss with 35 saves. Garand has a favorable matchup on Friday against the third-worst offense in the NHL. Chicago has averaged only 2.57 goals per game this season, while generating a league-low 1,759 SOG.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mollie Walker
March 27, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Nesmith will play through his lower back pain. It shouldn't be something that impacts his ability on the court. The 26-year-old has been producing solid numbers as of late. Over the last eight games, Nesmith is averaging 17.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 30.1 minutes per game. He's usually reliable enough to be trusted as a low-end streaming option. He has finished with 14 points or more in five of his last six games.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Obi Toppin (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Toppin will shed the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with back pain. This minor injury shouldn't impact his ability to play his regular role in the rotation. This season, Toppin is averaging 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 17.0 minutes per game. The 27-year-old is a solid contributor, but his overall upside is limited, with him only playing minutes in the teens. Toppin remains a deep league fantasy option, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (upper body) won't play on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports. He hasn't joined the team for pregame warmups after being regarded as a game-time decision. Ostlund is nursing an upper-body injury and didn't practice on Thursday. The 22-year-old Swedish native has had a good rookie campaign, with 11 goals and 27 points in 60 appearances. Tanner Pearson will replace Ostlund in the lineup, making only his second appearance for the team since being acquired from Winnipeg at the trade deadline.
--Taavi PailkSource: Matthew Fairburn
March 27, 2026
Chicago Cubs second baseman
Nico Hoerner's six-year deal has been finalized on Friday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN, and he'll make $141 million. It's the fourth-largest contract ever for a second baseman and will lock up the 28-year-old into the 2030s. Hoerner isn't a big power guy at the keystone, but he plays excellent defense, runs well, and makes plenty of contact at the plate in Chicago. Before Hoerner got his big deal, the Cubs also locked up young All-Star outfielder
Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year deal earlier this week. Hoerner, a former first-round pick in 2018 out of Stanford, had a career-high of 10 home runs back in 2022, and he has only 36 long balls over his eight big-league seasons. But since becoming a full-time starter at second base in 2022, he has hit .284/.339/.389 with 232 RBI, 333 runs scored, and 123 stolen bases in 592 regular-season games played. Fantasy managers can count on him to get on base, hit for a high average, and score plenty of runs.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Jordan Miller (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Miller is back in the mix after missing Wednesday's game due to back spasms. The second-year guard should resume his regular role on Friday. Over the last seven games, Miller is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 25.6 minutes per game. The 26-year-old offers enough upside to warrant looking at as a deep league streaming option for Friday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary (upper body) was back at practice on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. This was his first practice session since suffering an upper-body injury last week. Zary has missed three games since being hurt. He remains day-to-day, but the fact that he's practicing again indicates that Zary could soon be ready to return to the lineup. The Flames head out next against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Zary has notched 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 67 games during his third NHL campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: Pat Steinberg
March 27, 2026
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder
Jac Caglianone, who is on the bench on Opening Day on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander
Chris Sale, will make starts against left-handed pitchers this year, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Sale is one of the most dominant lefty arms in baseball, though, so the Royals will protect him on Friday and put veteran
Starling Marte in right field. Caglianone struggled in his first taste of major-league pitching in 2025, hitting only .157/.237/.295 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 18 walks, and 52 strikeouts in 232 plate appearances over 62 games played. He looked better in spring training, though, and the Royals are going to put more on his plate in 2026 in his first full year in the majors. The good news is that the 23-year-old former two-way star didn't have a major problem with strikeouts in his first exposure to the big leagues. However, he'll need to make more consistent contact, and it's not out of the question that he'll return to the minors if he struggles again early on. Long-term, Cags has high-end power potential, and he could have dual eligibility at first base and in the outfield.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
March 27, 2026
Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) will not return to action this season, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. The 21-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in November, which required surgery. On Friday, he practiced with the team for the first time since getting hurt. However, Calgary won't bring Honzek back into the lineup this season. Honzek is expected to fully recover in time for the 2026-27 campaign. He made 18 appearances in 2025-26, recording four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits. The 2023 first-round pick has great potential as a power forward, but he needs to stay away from injuries.
--Taavi PailkSource: Pat Steinberg
March 27, 2026
Houston Astros left-handed closer
Josh Hader (biceps) threw a bullpen session on Friday, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader entered spring training in February with a biceps injury, and he also missed time in 2025 with a shoulder injury, so the veteran closer comes into 2026 with more risk than ever. While the 31-year-old six-time All-Star is throwing, the Astros are not going to rush him, and they hope that he's able to start facing live hitters by the end of April. That means that Hader is unlikely to make his season debut for the Astros and fantasy managers until sometime in May. In the meantime,
Bryan Abreu will be the team's primary ninth-inning closer, boosting his fantasy baseball appeal across all formats. When healthy last year, Hader was still dominant, posting a 2.05 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 28 saves, 76 strikeouts, and 16 walks in 52 2/3 innings pitched. The nine-year veteran has a total of 227 saves in 512 1/3 innings pitched in the big leagues. He should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
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