January 5, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Embiid is likely to suit up for his fourth consecutive contest this evening. The star big man is starting to return to form after struggling to begin the 2025 season, finishing with 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 130-119 win over the Knicks in his last outing. Fantasy managers should have a better idea if Embiid is good to go closer to tip-off.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 5, 2026
According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) is completing an "intensive rehab and strengthening" program and will be re-evaluated in a week. Poeltl has missed six consecutive contests due to a back issue. The injury has limited the 30-year-old big man to 21 games this campaign. When Poelt has been active, he's averaged 9.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 25.3 minutes per contest.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has been productive fantasy-wise and should remain an asset for fantasy managers while Poeltl is sidelined.
--Andrew LennoxSource: https://x.com/JLew1050/status/2005758173538574679
January 5, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) won't suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Murray has been dealing with a left ankle sprain and will miss his second game of the season. He was able to play through the ankle injury during Sunday's 127-115 loss to the Nets, posting 27 points, 16 assists, and six rebounds across 40 minutes. Sunday's contest is the second half of a back-to-back set, so the Nuggets don't want to take any chances on possibly making the injury worse. The 28-year-old could return on Wednesday versus the Celtics.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Lakers. The 24-year-old is having the best season of his career. He most recently had 15 points, seven rebounds, and three assists when these clubs met on Friday night. With that said, Aldama could be in line for an uptick in statistical contributions in Sunday's rematch, considering
Ja Morant (calf) is ruled out.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) won't play on Sunday against the Lakers. He was listed as questionable throughout the day. However, the 26-year-old began trending in the wrong direction a few hours heading into this one. Fortunately,
Santi Aldama (ankle) is available, so he should pick up a lot of the slack on the offensive end alongside
Jaren Jackson Jr.,
Cedric Coward, and
Cam Spencer in a projected high-scoring contest.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available on Sunday night against the Kings. The multi-time MVP routinely appears on the injury report, which is never shocking to anyone at this point. However, what's more surprising is he'll now suit up for a fifth-straight contest. All things considered, Antetokounmpo remains a must-start, obviously, and he might be more productive than usual in a meeting with one of the worst defensive clubs in the NBA.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (quadriceps) won't play in Monday's rematch with the Raptors. He has missed the last four games because of a quadriceps contusion. As of now, the former Sooner is considered day-to-day, so his next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. While Young remains on the shelf,
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who had a game-high 31 points when these two clubs met on Saturday, should remain in the starting lineup, with
Vit Krejci receiving more action from off the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Grayson Allen (knee) remains out for Sunday's game against OKC, marking his ninth-straight absence. The former Duke Blue Devil was initially listed as questionable, so it seems things are moving in a positive direction. Now, fantasy managers are left wondering if he'll be back on Monday in Houston. In the meantime,
Royce O'Neale, coming off a seven-point, five-rebound, three-block, two-steal performance on Friday versus the Sacramento Kings, should continue to fill Allen's spot in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is available to play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. Murray suffered an ankle injury during Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was listed as probable for this matchup against the Nets and is now set to go. Murray has been hot as of late, averaging over 27 points per game since the start of December. With superstar center
Nikola Jokic (knee) out indefinitely, the point guard will have to dominate to keep this team afloat. He will have some help, as shooting guard
Christian Braun and power forward
Aaron Gordon are returning on Sunday. Murray should be in all fantasy lineups today and moving forward as he looks to keep his hot streak alive.
--Nathan HarveySource: Denver Nuggets
January 4, 2026
Denver Nuggets shooting guard
Christian Braun (ankle) is available to play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. After missing games since November 12th due to an ankle injury, Braun will return on Sunday under a minutes restriction. The fourth-year guard averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3,0 assists in 11 games this season. Still, with center and primary ball handler
Nikola Jokic out indefinitely, Braun could see more production now than earlier in the season. Expect
Jalen Pickett to return to his reserve role with Braun back. His minutes will be monitored over the next few games, but he still carries rosterable value.
--Nathan HarveySource: Denver Nuggets
January 4, 2026
Denver Nuggets power forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is returning on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. After not playing since November 22nd, Gordon is off the injury report and will play under a minutes restriction. In only 13 games this season, Gordon has averaged a career-high 18.8 points, while adding 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists. With Gordon back in action, power forward
Spencer Jones is set to head back to the bench, while
Peyton Watson could have less of an impact as well. With superstar center
Nikola Jokic (knee) out indefinitely, the Nuggets need the reinforcements, even if Gordon sees limited playing time.
--Nathan HarveySource: Denver Nuggets
January 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers. He's missed plenty of time throughout his career. However, the 25-year-old is now in danger of sitting out because of a right calf contusion. With
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) already ruled out,
Cam Spencer may find himself handling things at the one spot. The 2024 No. 53 overall pick has had an excellent campaign, averaging 12.0 points, 4.8 assists, and 48.5% shooting from behind the arc, making him an attractive fantasy option in a potential high-scoring contest. Spencer could be even more productive if
Santi Aldama (ankle) doesn't suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Brooklyn Nets small forward
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is good to go for their contest against the Denver Nuggets. Porter has missed the past two games with an illness, but is off the injury report and set to face his former team. In his first season with the Nets, Porter has had a career season, averaging a career-high 25.8 points per game, with 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists. The Nets' offense has struggled without their leading scorer, totaling under 100 points in both games Porter missed. With added motivation facing the team that traded him earlier this offseason, expect Porter to be a full-go and to have a significant share of the volume on Sunday.
--Nathan HarveySource: Brooklyn Nets
January 4, 2026
Orlando Magic point guard
Jalen Suggs (right knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Suggs suffered a Grade-1 MCL contusion in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls, which has head coach Jamahl Mosley concerned. "Your heart goes out to him. He's such a resilient young man, and he's going to bounce back regardless of the scenario." Suggs has averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his fifth season with the Magic. With Suggs out indefinitely, expect
Tyus Jones to start at point guard, while third-year shooting guard
Anthony Black should see a boost in production as well. With the negative update from their head coach and no clear timetable for Suggs' return, expect him to be out for the next few games.
--Nathan HarveySource: Jason Beede
January 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons shooting guard
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the team, LeVert did not travel to Cleveland as he recovers from a knee injury that has him labeled as "day to day." The veteran sixth man has averaged 8.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 20 games with the Pistons. With him inactive on Sunday, expect
Marcus Sasser and
Javonte Green to play more minutes as they look to fill the void. LeVert's next chance to return will be on Monday as the number one seed in the Eastern Conference faces the second-ranked New York Knicks.
--Nathan HarveySource: Marc Spears - ESPN
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