Julius Randle May Miss First Game of the Season
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (thumb) may be sidelined for the first time in 2025-26 on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Randle stood out with 27 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, but he also appears to have hurt his left thumb. While the injury doesn't appear to be serious, Randle is a left-handed shooter, and he might feel too uncomfortable to play. Anthony Edwards (back) is also listed as questionable for Monday, so Minnesota's offense could have a very different look. Meanwhile, Jaylen Clarke and Naz Reid are candidates for more playing time if Randle misses the action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Dealing With Back Spasms, Questionable for Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (back) has been listed as questionable for Monday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. The four-time All-Star is battling back spasms and may exit the lineup for the fourth time in 2026. Mike Conley is likely to get a starting role if Edwards can't play, though the veteran floor general is on his last legs and hasn't been productive this season. Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark will also be in a position to see more playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves Still Out Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) won't play against the New York Knicks on Sunday. Reaves has been questionable on the injury report a few times this week, but he still needs more time to recover from a left calf strain. The 27-year-old will miss his 19th consecutive game. Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent will continue to enjoy extra usage in Reaves' absence. However, both players have been quiet in recent games and aren't strong fantasy options.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Durant Won't Play Monday
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran star has been added to the injury report with a left ankle sprain and will sit out only his third game of the season. Durant's absence will leave a large hole in the rotation, as he has averaged over 38 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances. Reed Sheppard, Josh Okogie, and Dorian Finney-Smith could all see additional action in Monday's favorable fantasy matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Green Out Against Clippers
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring, hip) will miss Sunday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green is managing a hamstring injury and also suffered a left hip contusion on Friday against Cleveland when he returned from a three-game absence. The Suns will also remain without Devin Booker (ankle) on Sunday, giving Grayson Allen, Collin Gillespie, and Jordan Goodwin an opportunity to see additional time on the court. The situation also benefits Dillon Brooks, who has been Phoenix's offense leader lately. Brooks has averaged 29.8 points over the last four contests.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
James Harden Unavailable Sunday
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (personal) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back for personal reasons. With Harden out, Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller will get more work in the backcourt. The Clippers will also have Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) in the lineup for the first time since Dec. 26. At the same time, the offense will flow more through Kawhi Leonard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Keyonte George Out Sunday, Isaiah Collier Starts
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, allowing Isaiah Collier to make his seventh start of the season. George has been a bright spot for Utah this season, but unfortunately, he sprained his left ankle in Friday's loss to Brooklyn and will miss at least one game. As a starter, Collier has improved his productivity to 10.8 points and 7.0 assists per game this season. Walter Clayton Jr. is also set to benefit from George's absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jusuf Nurkic Officially Active Sunday
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Utah initially listed Nurkic as probable after he sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to illness. Nurkic was in and out of the Jazz lineup throughout January, as winning currently isn't a focus for the team. In three of his last four appearances, Nurkic has posted a triple-double. He averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.5 steals last month. Kevin Love (illness) is also active on Sunday, which will be a blow for Kyle Filipowski's fantasy prospects.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham Available Versus Nets
Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (hip) will play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has listed him as available after initially giving Cunningham a probable tag on the injury report. Detroit's leader is dealing with right hip soreness, but he also played through the issue on Friday against Golden State and didn't let it affect him. Across 35 minutes of action, Cunningham produced 29 points and 11 assists against the Warriors in a high-scoring game, giving him three double-doubles in four outings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell Returns to Action Sunday
Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will return to work on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls after missing six games. Miami has upgraded Mitchell from probable to available. Mitchell's return will primarily affect the playing time of Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith. However, with Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal), and Nikola Jovic (hip) all out, there will still be opportunities for Miami's second echelon to make an impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter Won't Suit Up for Rematch Versus Miami
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (back) won't suit up for Sunday's rematch with Miami. He got the start when these clubs met on Saturday, finishing with nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately, Huerter will sit this one out due to back spasms. With Coby White and Nikola Vucevic back in the lineup, Huerter's statistical ceiling would have been much lower, so his absence isn't a big loss for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell Misses Sunday's Game
Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for personal reasons after the team initially listed Powell as questionable. With Powell out, Myron Gardner impressed against the Bulls on Saturday with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in his first career start. He could have a larger role again on Sunday, though Davion Mitchell's (shoulder) return will have a significant impact on the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith Out Again Versus Miami
Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) won't play on Sunday against Miami. It will be Smith's second-straight absence because of tightness in his right calf, so his next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Fortunately, Nikola Vucevic will return after getting the night off on Saturday to rest. Ayo Dosunmu, who had 29 points, eight boards, and nine assists on Saturday evening, should see even more work, especially with Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring) also sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook Remains Out Sunday
Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third straight game on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He can't play against his former team due to a right foot contusion. The team initially listed Westbrook as questionable for the game. Fortunately for Sacramento, Malik Monk (ankle) has been cleared to play, and he looks set to have a major role in the rotation. Devin Carter and Nique Clifford could also be more involved due to the lack of backcourt options on the team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk Cleared to Play Against Wizards
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) will suit up on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. An ankle issue initially put his availability for the game in doubt. Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third consecutive game, and Dennis Schroder has been traded to Cleveland along with Keon Ellis, leaving a lot of backcourt minutes to fill. Monk is set to benefit from the situation on Sunday against one of the weakest defenses in the league.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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