January 16, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the New York Knicks. Booker sprained his left ankle earlier this week and has already missed one game. His exit from the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons allowed
Grayson Allen to start. The veteran sniper erupted for a game-high 33 points. If Booker remains out on Saturday, Allen is expected to lead Phoenix's offense again. Meanwhile, there would also be additional scoring touches for
Dillon Brooks and
Collin Gillespie.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Nicolas Batum will replace
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) in the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, Sportsnet's Blake Murphy reports. This will be the fourth start of the season for the French veteran. Previously, Batum has averaged 5.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists as a member of the starting unit. Although Batum's fantasy production has been modest, he could make an impact on Friday against a depleted Toronto lineup missing a couple of regular starters.
--Taavi PailkSource: Blake Murphy
January 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Julian Phillips (wrist) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 22-year-old has missed a pair of contests due to a sprained wrist, but the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Phillips will add depth to the Bulls' bench, nothing more.
Patrick Williams could lose some minutes now that Phillips is back, though he performed well in Wednesday's victory against Utah, recording 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (hip) will play on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of the game. While Huerter has come off the bench in three consecutive games, he has recently improved his scoring numbers, reaching double figures each time. On Friday, Huarter will head out against a team that allows the ninth-most bench points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) will play in Friday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Zubac will be back in action after sitting out Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards due to a left ankle sprain. Zubac's return will push
Brook Lopez to the bench, and
Yanic Konan Niederhauser will likely be out of the rotation. Friday's game is an uncomfortable spot for Zubac, since Toronto has given up the sixth-fewest fantasy points to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (groin) will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran was a late scratch on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards and was initially considered questionable for Friday's game due to a sore right groin. With
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out of the lineup, Collins could have a larger offensive role in Friday's game. He has recently had his best stretch of the season, averaging 15.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in January.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded his status on the injury report from probable to available. Embiid faced the Cavaliers only a couple of nights ago, posting 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes. Embiid's workload was limited because the game turned into a blowout. The Sixers will hope to avoid another embarrassing home loss on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Friday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The Georgian big man has been battling an illness this week and didn't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) out, Mamukelashvili will work in tandem with
Collin Murray-Boyles at the five position. The two face a mediocre matchup on Friday against the Clippers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) isn't expected to play on Saturday versus Utah. The rookie sprained his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Chicago Bulls and didn't suit up for Thursday's meeting with the Jazz.
Brandon Williams entered the starting lineup in that one, finishing with 18 points. Of course, others benefited as well, with
Klay Thompson,
Naji Marshall, and
Jaden Hardy combining for 63 points.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Dominick Barlow (back) has been upgraded to available for Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team initially listed Barlow as questionable for the game after he hurt his back in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland. Barlow has been a regular starter for Philadelphia throughout the campaign, averaging 8.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. His numbers have slipped this month, down to 7.1 points and 4.3 rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Mavericks. He has missed plenty of time this season. However, his most recent string of collective absences is one of his longest of the campaign.
Isaiah Collier entered the starting lineup when these clubs met on Thursday, finishing with 10 points, 12 assists, and five boards. Fantasy managers may also continue to see expanded production from
Brice Sensabaugh, who had 27 points in that one from off the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) will be active on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is available to make his third consecutive appearance after the team listed him as probable on the initial injury report. George will meet the Cavaliers for the second time this week. In Wednesday's heavy 133-107 loss in the matchup, George contributed 17 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) won't play on Friday against Toronto. The sprained ankle has been an issue for over a week, although he's managed to play through it. However, the multi-time All-Star will miss his first contest in nearly two months. The Clippers won't play again until Monday in Washington, so Leonard has more time to rest and recover. In the meantime,
Jordan Miller might have earned the right to enter the starting lineup, with the 25-year-old coming off an 11-point, 10-rebound, five-assist, two-steal performance.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (back) won't play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The back spasms will keep him out for a second-straight contest, meaning his next chance to suit up will be on Sunday versus the Lakers.
Jamal Shead started in his place in Wednesday's 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers, finishing with seven points, six assists, three boards and one steal in 34 minutes of action.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Blake Murphy
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Toronto while managing a lingering ankle issue. Leonard has continued to produce while managing the issue, averaging 31.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.7 steals, and 5.3 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes over his last three games. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but he remains a must-start if active. A potential absence would open minor opportunities for
Nicolas Batum, rookie
Kobe Sanders, and
Jordan Miller, though all carry volatility.
James Harden would take on more of the offense, leaving the fringe wings as situational streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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