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
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
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
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
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
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
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