January 15, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Stewart was unavailable on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to illness. The 24-year-old had a big 31-point outing in his last appearance, but that came as Detroit's starting center.
Jalen Duren (ankle) is on track to return on Thursday and will start ahead of Stewart. As a reserve, Stewart has contributed 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He has been out for four games due to a right ankle sprain.
Isaiah Stewart (illness) is also expected back on Thursday, pushing
Paul Reed further down the depth chart. At the same time,
Tolu Smith may end up outside the rotation. Duren is having a big campaign, averaging 17.9 points and 10.6 rebounds. However, he has managed a double-double only once in his last four appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (back) played only 10 minutes in Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was forced to make an early exit due to lower back tightness. Coulibaly finished with three points and two rebounds. Washington also lost
Alexandre Sarr early to an ejection, causing havoc in the rotation.
Will Riley tied a season high with 27 minutes and could be more involved again if Coulibaly misses Friday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Wizards
January 15, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) left Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets early in the third period. He's been battling a right ankle sprain all season and couldn't continue after logging 18 minutes. Gafford had six points and 10 rebounds. The early exit leaves Gafford questionable for Thursday's second leg of a back-to-back against the Utah Jazz.
Dwight Powell, who filled in for Gafford in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets, could move back into the first unit. In a starting role, Powell provided five points, 10 rebounds, and three assists on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 15, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) was limited to 15 minutes of action in Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, exiting the game early with a left ankle sprain. Flagg injured his ankle midway through the second quarter. He was initially able to return, but Dallas ruled him out for the rest of the contest early in the third quarter. It was the second straight game that Flagg twisted the ankle. He was able to finish Monday's win over the Brooklyn Nets after getting his ankle retaped. The Mavericks have a short turnaround, facing the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Flagg's early exit from Wednesday's game leaves him questionable for the matchup.
Ryan Nembhard started the second half in Flagg's place on Wednesday and could have a larger role against Utah.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 15, 2026
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) exited Wednesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter with a right ankle sprain. Brunson logged only five minutes, finishing with four points. In November, Brunson missed two games with a right ankle sprain, and he was out for nearly a month with the same injury last March. Brunson didn't use a walking boot after the game and reportedly didn't have a noticeable limp, suggesting the Knicks star avoided a serious injury. However, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
Miles McBride and Tyler Kolak will get an uptick in playing time if Brunson isn't available.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 14, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (foot) missed the end of Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Garland hurt his right foot during the third quarter. Despite his early exit, Garland finished the game as one of Cleveland's top scorers. He had 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, adding seven assists and grabbing three rebounds. If Garland misses additional time,
Donovan Mitchell will have an increased role as a playmaker, while
Craig Porter Jr. and
Lonzo Ball are expected to see their minutes rise.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Fedor
January 14, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) won't be in action in Berlin, Germany, against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. He continues to recover from a right MCL contusion, missing his sixth straight game.
Anthony Black will continue to carry additional fantasy value on Thursday, though his role on offense could change with the imminent return of
Franz Wagner (ankle). Still, with back-to-back 20-point games under his belt, Black has plenty of fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The two teams clash in Berlin, Germany, after Carter Jr. missed Sunday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans due to a hip problem.
Goga Bitadze started in Carter Jr's place on Sunday and notched a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double. Sunday also brought the season debut of
Moritz Wagner, adding more frontcourt depth for the Magic. However, with Carter Jr. back in the fold, Bitadze and Wagner are likely to see fewer minutes in Berlin.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He battled an illness earlier in the week and didn't play on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Bobby Portis took Turner's spot in the starting lineup and will likely return to the second unit on Thursday. Turner has been a disappointment in Milwaukee, and his performances have dipped further in 2026. Over five January appearances, Turner has managed 10.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Deni Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, meaning he is likely to miss a second consecutive game. The Israeli talent was forced to exit the lineup earlier this week after suffering a back injury in Sunday's loss to the New York Knicks. With Avdija absent on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors,
Caleb Love stepped into the starting lineup. Love has recently built up a lot of positive momentum and will be an appealing fantasy option on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Heat, as the team has removed him from the injury report. The Celtics leader missed Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers due to lower back spasms. His absence allowed
Baylor Scheierman make his first start of the season. Brown has recently taken his game to a new level, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists since the calendar flipped. When Boston and Miami met for the first time this season, Brown finished with 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Spencer Jones (ankle) and guard/forward
Bruce Brown (knee) will remain in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. Jones and Brown were both listed on Denver's injury report -- Jones as probable and Brown as questionable. In Tuesday's win over New Orleans, they had similar workloads: Jones started and played 23 minutes, while Brown logged 24 minutes off the bench. Neither offers much fantasy upside at this time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite managing a hamstring strain, Gordon is ready to play in the second leg of a back-to-back after logging 30 minutes in Tuesday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Gordon played an active role in the victory, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and two steals. He is averaging 17.0 points and 6.8 rebounds for the month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) will play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Murray had 35 points in 37 minutes during a busy night against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, and it was initially uncertain whether he would suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back. However, he has been officially cleared for action. With
Nikola Jokic (knee) out of the picture, Murray is the main man offensively for Denver and could go for another big scoring night against Dallas.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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