March 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland's leader has a chance to return from a four-game absence, though it's far from certain due to a nagging lower back injury. The last time Avdija tried to play through the injury, he lasted only 59 seconds.
Kris Murray (illness) has been starting in Avdija's place, but he is also considered questionable for Wednesday's game.
Vit Krejci would be the next man up to start after already getting a taste of first-unit action when Murray made an early exit on Sunday against Atlanta.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Tonight's contest will be the third in a row that the 29-year-old has been out of action due to a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to suit up is Sunday against Boston. With Wade still on the shelf,
Jaylon Tyson will continue to carry a heavier workload during this evening's matchup.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The MVP candidate skipped the first game of the week on Monday against Milwaukee due to illness. Brown has tallied 26.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game since the All-Star break. His return to the lineup will bump
Hugo Gonzalez back to the bench, while
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard will be less involved in the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (back) will play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Martin is dealing with a sore lower back but is ready to make a second consecutive appearance. After missing one game because of his back issue, Martin played well on Sunday against Oklahoma City, leading his team with 18 points in 30 minutes. With
P.J. Washington (ankle) back in the lineup, Martin could be pushed to the bench on Tuesday night, which would be a blow to his fantasy prospects.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Anthony Gill (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Gill will miss both legs of the back-to-back set due to a lingering illness. The Wizards are extremely banged up at the center spot, so Gill has been playing big minutes lately. Given the injuries, the Wizards are likely going to use a committee approach to fill the void at center.
Will Riley,
Julian Reese, and
Justin Champagnie should all see increased playing time on Tuesday. Among the three, Riley is likely going to be the most consistent streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Washington has battled ankle issues all year, with the most recent one keeping him out of action for three games. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a solid season on a struggling team, averaging 14.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. On Tuesday night, Washington may be more active on the offensive end, as Dallas will be without
Cooper Flagg (foot) and
Naji Marshall (finger), two of the team's top three scorers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Thompson sustained a right adductor contusion in Sunday's 100-87 loss to OKC and exited after just 15 minutes on the floor. With Thompson sidelined, extra minutes will be available for
AJ Johnson and veteran
Khris Middleton. Johnson logged six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes on Sunday, and he has been one of the most productive Mavs lately as the team deals with multiple injuries in the rotation.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Carter was a late addition to the injury report and will now officially sit out due to left ankle soreness. This is the first time that Carter has missed a game since the middle of January. This season, Carter is averaging 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 29.8 minutes per game this season.
Moritz Wagner and
Goga Bitadze figure to split up the extra minutes during Tuesday's game. His next chance to play will come on Thursday, so fantasy managers will need to check back ahead of that game.
--Andy WebbSource: Magic PR
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) will remain out on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. The talented rookie will miss an eighth consecutive contest. It has been nearly a month since Flagg last played, but his return from a midfoot sprain could be near, as he was initially listed as doubtful on the injury report. Flagg's absence leaves
Brandon Williams and
Ryan Nembhard in charge of playmaking, with
Max Christie,
Khris Middleton, and
P.J. Washington (ankle) serving as the primary scoring options.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (quadriceps) has been downgraded to unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Black will miss his second straight contest due to a right quadriceps contusion. The 21-year-old is having an excellent season, averaging 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists across 31 minutes per game. His next opportunity to return will come on Thursday against Dallas. With Black still sidelined,
Tristan da Silva and
Jevon Carter could see additional scoring opportunities in this appealing matchup versus Washington.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Jason Beede
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Marvin Bagley III has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Bagley has missed three consecutive contests due to a neck sprain. His next chance to return is on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. While Bagley remains sidelined,
Dwight Powell will likely continue to take on additional frontcourt minutes. In the 34-year-old veteran big man's last outing, he recorded nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 100-87 loss to OKC. However, Powell isn't a strong streaming option, as he typically sees fewer than 15 minutes per game.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old will miss his 18th consecutive game due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to return will come on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. However, there is still no clear timetable for his return, so a potential appearance tomorrow evening appears unlikely. Through 43 games this season, Mitchell is averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals across 26.3 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (thumb) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Claxton missed Sunday's 106-102 loss to Cleveland due to a right thumb sprain, but the injury won't keep him out of the lineup this evening. The 26-year-old is having a decent season, averaging 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. Claxton is still a dependable fantasy contributor, although he is expected to continue to see less playing time as
Day'Ron Sharpe has emerged as a solid frontcourt option for the Nets.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) will miss a second straight game after also not playing on Monday versus the Rockets. The 22-year-old has been effective when available while filling in for
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring), but will not be a fantasy option on Tuesday.
Anthony Gill (illness) will also miss a second straight game, leaving more work for the recently signed
Julian Reese, who played 28 minutes in his season debut on Monday, totaling two points, four rebounds, and three steals.
Will Riley and
Justin Champagnie will also likely get more usage in the frontcourt, where the Wizards will remain especially short-handed for the matchup with the Magic.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (elbow) was able to play through a knee contusion on Monday in the first game of his team's back-to-back, but he exited in the third quarter with an elbow sprain, which will keep him on the sidelines on Tuesday against Orlando. George has played very well when at full strength, but he has dealt with multiple injuries over the last several weeks. Without him on Tuesday,
Will Riley should continue to get plenty of opportunities, with
Tre Johnson and
Bilal Coulibaly also getting more chances to contribute on the wing in this tough road game in Orlando.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
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