April 5, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's bothered by a right knee issue and will sit out for the eighth time in 10 games.
Mike Conley will likely remain in the starting lineup as Edwards' replacement. However, the veteran has been limited to 5.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game across his last four appearances as a member of the first unit.
Ayo Dosunmu and
Bones Hyland also have more importance without Edwards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will not play Sunday against Oklahoma City, marking his 10th consecutive absence. With
Keyonte George (hamstring) and
Elijah Harkless (hamstring) also out, Utah should continue leaning on
Kennedy Chandler and
Cody Williams for expanded roles. Williams is coming off a 27-point, 11-rebound, four-assist performance in 38 minutes and looks like the most appealing fantasy option from this group. Chandler and
Bez Mbeng offer limited upside as deep-league assist streamers, though both carry risk due to inconsistent offensive production while the Jazz remain short-handed in the backcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) will miss another game Sunday against the Boston Celtics as he continues to recover from plantar fasciitis.
Ja'Kobe Walter should remain in the starting lineup after posting seven points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 28 minutes in his last game, though his fantasy value remains limited to deeper formats.
Jamal Shead has also stepped into a larger role, finishing with 11 points, six assists, and two steals in 23 minutes and offering streaming appeal for assists and steals.
Scottie Barnes should continue handling more on-ball duties while Quickley remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (hand) will not play Sunday against Washington due to soreness in his right hand. His absence should open additional frontcourt minutes for
Josh Minott and
Chaney Johnson. Minott has scored 10 points with two three-pointers, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes in his last appearance and could be a deep-league option for scoring and threes. Johnson added 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 23 minutes and may offer deeper streaming appeal.
E.J. Liddell remains a risky dart throw if he cracks the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) will not play Sunday against Indiana as the team manages his workload on a back-to-back. With
Jarrett Allen (knee) and
Dean Wade (ankle) also out, Cleveland could lean on
Keon Ellis,
Larry Nance Jr., and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin for extra frontcourt minutes. Ellis logged four points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 22 minutes in his last game and could be a deep-league option if the Cavaliers downsize. Nance and Tomlin remain speculative rebound streamers, while
Thomas Bryant should continue seeing stable minutes with Cleveland short-handed inside.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will not play Sunday against Indiana as part of injury management on the first night of a back-to-back. With
Evan Mobley (calf) also sidelined,
Thomas Bryant is positioned for a larger workload after posting 14 points, three three-pointers, six rebounds, and one block in 25 minutes in a recent appearance.
Larry Nance Jr. and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin could also see expanded minutes, though both remain risky deep-league options. Bryant profiles as the best short-term streaming target for rebounds and scoring with Cleveland thin in the frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (ankle) will not play Sunday against Cleveland after suffering an ankle injury in his last outing. His absence could move
Obi Toppin into a larger role, with the athletic forward posting 11 points, three three-pointers, four rebounds, and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in his last game.
Kobe Brown also impressed with 12 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 28 minutes and could remain fantasy relevant in deeper formats. If
Jarace Walker (back) remains out, both Toppin and Brown become viable short-term streaming options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) will not play Sunday against Cleveland as he continues to manage a lingering back issue. His absence should keep
Quenton Jackson in a starting role after he produced 16 points, two three-pointers, three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 25 minutes during his last outing.
Ethan Thompson logged 30 minutes off the bench and could remain in the rotation, while
Taelon Peter offers deep-league streaming appeal for managers chasing three-pointers. With multiple Pacers guards sidelined, Jackson looks like the safest short-term assist streamer until Nembhard returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Edwards returned from a knee injury this week, appearing in two of three games, but he may now spend some more time on the sidelines. Since his return, Edwards has been dealing with some rust, averaging only 12.5 points on 40 percent efficiency from the field.
Mike Conley has recently filled in for Edwards as a starter and may get another opportunity to do so on Sunday. But even in a starting role, the veteran hasn't produced much.
Ayo Dosunmu and
Bones Hyland are the players to target in fantasy if Edwards misses Sunday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. and center
Andre Drummond have been named as starters for Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. While Drummond's move to the first unit was expected after Philadelphia ruled
Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) out for the game, Oubre Jr.'s re-emergence as a starter is a bit surprising. He has come off the bench in four straight games. On Saturday, Oubre Jr. will replace
Dominick Barlow in the starting lineup. Both Oubre Jr. and Drummond have more fantasy appeal as starters.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
April 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) will be active against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The young guard has been upgraded from probable to available. Sasser will serve as the backup to
Daniss Jenkins at the point guard position and is therefore not expected to make a major impact against Philadelphia. On Thursday night against Minnesota, Sasser was on the floor for only eight minutes, finishing with two points and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (knee) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran couldn't finish Thursday's win over Minnesota due to a left knee injury and was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's tilt. Harris' offensive usage has recently increased due to
Cade Cunningham's (lung) absence. Before his early exit on Thursday, Harris had a six-game stretch during which he averaged 15.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. He will look to remain sharp on Saturday night against his former team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (illness) has received the green light to play on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, with the team tagging him as questionable. However, the star big man has shaken off the illness and could be set for a big night on Saturday, as Philadelphia won't have
Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) in the lineup. Since the Pistons lost
Cade Cunningham (lung), Duren has upped his production to 24.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) will play on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. He is ready to suit up for a second straight night after the team initially listed the injury-prone star as probable on the injury report. George delivered a strong two-way performance against Minnesota on Friday and has been turning heads since rejoining the 76ers' lineup. He has averaged 27.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 steals over the last five games. With
Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) resting on Saturday, George will lead the Philadelphia offense alongside
Tyrese Maxey.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Bruce Brown (leg) didn't finish Saturday's overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Brown appeared to injure his left lower leg in the third quarter and went to the locker room. Because he wasn't able to participate in a jump ball situation, Brown was ineligible to re-enter the game despite returning to the Nuggets' bench. Luckily, the veteran appears to have avoided a significant injury. He plays a big role off the bench in Denver, averaging 24.5 minutes per game. If Brown suffers a setback and needs to take some time off next week,
Julian Strawther is poised to have a bigger role, especially with
Peyton Watson (hamstring) and
Spencer Jones (hamstring) already out.
--Taavi PailkSource: Katy Winge
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