March 2, 2026
According to Clemente Almanza of USA Today, Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) won't suit up for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to abdominal strain management. The Thunder are exercising caution and will hold him out for the first leg of their back-to-back set. After missing nine consecutive games, Gilgeous-Alexander has returned in strong form, scoring at least 30 points in each of his two appearances since coming back. He is expected to return on Wednesday against the Knicks. With SGA sidelined on Tuesday,
Cason Wallace,
Isaiah Joe, and
Jared McCain should see increased opportunities in the backcourt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Clemente Almanza
March 2, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will not play Tuesday against the Bulls, and MVP candidate
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is also sidelined for injury management. Both have a chance to return Wednesday versus New York. With Hartenstein out,
Jaylin Williams is a strong streaming option after posting 30 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, five triples, one steal, and one block in 36 minutes during his last start.
Chet Holmgren, who delivered 19 points, nine rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes against Dallas, should also see elevated responsibility. Williams offers short-term upside, while Holmgren gets a usage boost in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Clemente Almanza
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Anthony Gill (illness) is out, and forward
Julian Reese will start Monday against the Rockets with
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) and Alex Sarr (hamstring) also sidelined. Washington's frontcourt is depleted, opening immediate opportunity. Reese, a 22-year-old Maryland product, should see a meaningful run in his NBA debut and profiles as a deep-league streamer for rebounds and hustle stats. Gill had been hovering around 27 minutes in a steady reserve role, so with him out, there's a clearer path to consistent minutes for whoever steps into those frontcourt opportunities.
Kyshawn George and
Bilal Coulibaly could also see added usage in a thin lineup.
--Brian DailisanSource: Josh Robbins
March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Kris Dunn (head) is available to suit up against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Dunn left Sunday's win over the Pelicans after taking an inadvertent elbow to the back of his head and did not return. However, he has since been cleared to play in tonight's contest. The 31-year-old veteran guard is averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 27.7 minutes in 59 games this season. His minutes could be significantly reduced with
Darius Garland (toe) reportedly set to return in the near future.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Justin Russo
March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (neck) will not play Monday against the Warriors after the issue resurfaced on the second night of a back-to-back, per Justin Russo. Collins is averaging 19.6 usage in 27.7 minutes per game and leaves a meaningful frontcourt gap.
Darius Garland is set to make his team debut and could absorb a chunk of Collins' workload, while
Kawhi Leonard may see a slight usage bump.
Nicolas Batum logged 20 minutes with 9 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three triples Sunday, but he remains a low-ceiling deep-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Justin Russo
March 2, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is active for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The two-time MVP will return after missing 13 consecutive contests due to a right calf strain. Given the extended absence, he will likely operate under a minutes restriction during his first game back. Still, it shouldn't take long for Antetokounmpo to regain his usual form. In 30 appearances this season, he has averaged 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while shooting a career-best 39.5% from three-point range. Even with a capped workload on Monday, fantasy managers should expect his production to trend back towards an elite level in the coming games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Milwaukee Bucks
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Bucks after erupting for a career-best 27 points and 17 rebounds in Sunday's 114-98 win over Philadelphia. This is a scheduled breather.
Nikola Vucevic is expected to slide into the starting role after producing 11 points, 12 rebounds, three triples, and one block in 21 minutes last game, making him a strong short-term streamer in all formats.
Luka Garza could re-enter the rotation as the backup option. Queta is still worth holding in category leagues, but be ready for some ups and downs in his minutes and role from game to game.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is reportedly targeting a Friday return against Dallas, according to Bill Simmons, after missing the entire season with a torn Achilles. Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.5 triples across 72 games last season and would immediately reclaim a featured role if cleared. Tatum's usage should ramp quickly, cutting into
Sam Hauser's and
Baylor Scheierman's minutes while easing the burden on
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard. Managers should prepare to activate him, though efficiency and workload may fluctuate early.
--Brian DailisanSource: Bill Simmons
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) won't play on Monday versus the Rockets. The 22-year-old has appeared in the last three games, starting all of them. However, he's logged 22 minutes or less in each of those contests. The Wizards play four times this week, so there's a good chance he'll be back on the floor at some point. If
Anthony Gill (illness) can shake off the questionable tag, he'll likely get the start, giving him enhanced value on a four-game night. On the other hand, Washington will need to run smaller than usual if Gill can't suit up, with
Will Riley,
Jaden Hardy, and
Justin Champagnie in line for more action.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that free agent guard
Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Mavs waived the 28-year-old veteran guard on Friday after he was traded twice before the trade deadline. He is expected to provide his new team with backcourt support behind
Jamal Murray. Jones is averaging 3.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest across 56 games with Phoenix and Dallas so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (knee) will play on Monday versus Houston. The 2024 No. 24 overall pick missed two of the Wizards' last six games. While he'll be out there on Monday, he may get the night off on Tuesday in Orlando. George played well against the Rockets back in November, finishing that one with 16 points, nine assists, seven boards, two steals, and one block. Although it's hard to imagine he'll be as productive this time around, the upside is there.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Johnson is dealing with right ankle inflammation after he exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter and did not return due to the injury. With Johnson on the shelf,
Tim Hardaway Jr. becomes the most promising fantasy option after logging 36 minutes with 17 points and three triples on Sunday.
Bruce Brown could also qualify as a decent streaming option with added minutes on his plate for this evening's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (knee/quadriceps) is set to make his debut with his new team on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. The 27-year-old star guard has been out of action since Dec. 27 due to a right MCL sprain and a right quadriceps contusion. He sustained the injuries while still playing for the Hawks. Across 10 games this season, he has averaged 19.3 points, 8.9 assists, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest. Young will likely be on a minutes restriction in his debut, but once he gets fully acclimated and back to full strength, he should quickly reestablish himself as a high-end fantasy contributor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 2, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) won't suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Brown is feeling under the weather and will miss the back end of a back-to-back after posting 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 win over Philadelphia. With Brown on the shelf, the Celtics will likely turn to
Payton Pritchard to take on a heavier workload. Pitchard finished with seven points, five assists and three rebounds across 27 minutes in his last outing versus the Bucks on Feb. 2.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta delivered 27 points, 17 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 win over the 76ers. Queta shot 10-for-14 from the field and continues to solidify his hold on the starting role. Over his last five games, he has averaged 13.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, flashing reliable interior production. With
Nikola Vucevic working off the bench, Queta profiles as a firm hold in standard leagues, while Vucevic shifts toward deeper-league value unless the rotation changes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
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