January 30, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (personal) won't take the court on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Porter Jr. had a monster game on Thursday against Denver, scoring 38 points in 37 minutes in a matchup with his former team, but he will sit out Friday's action for personal reasons. Brooklyn will have
Egor Demin (foot) and
Cam Thomas (hamstring) back in the lineup against Utah, and they will take over some of Porter Jr.'s offensive touches. Meanwhile,
Danny Wolf could again hover around 30 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) is set to end a two-game absence on Friday against the Boston Celtics after the team removed him from the injury report. Monk injured his right ankle last week. Recently, Monk has had a larger role with the Kings, averaging 18.6 points and 3.2 assists in 27.1 minutes across his last five appearances. With
Russell Westbrook (foot) out on Friday, the opportunity is there for Monk to make a significant impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Sacramento Kings point guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) will sit out a second consecutive game on Friday versus the Boston Celtics. Westbrook hurt his right foot earlier this week and has landed on the shelf for the first time this season.
Dennis Schroder took over starting point-guard duties on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a season-high 27 points. He could be even more involved in the offense against Boston, with
Domantas Sabonis (knee) joining Westbrook on the sidelines. An uptick in usage is also expected for
DeMar DeRozan and
Zach LaVine.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the Boston Celtics. He is managing a left knee injury, and the team doesn't want to overwork Sabonis, who logged 28 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Maxime Raynaud is likely to replace Sabonis in the first unit on Friday, while
Dylan Cardwell could also have a larger role. That said, the two rookies likely won't have it easy against a team that gives up the fifth-fewest fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's on track to rejoin the lineup after sitting out three games. Due to a hamstring injury, Green has appeared in only four games this season, so the team will likely keep him on a light workload on Friday night. This means there will still be plenty of minutes available for the likes of
Collin Gillespie,
Grayson Allen, and
Jordan Goodwin. At the same time, the trio will continue to benefit from
Devin Booker's (ankle) absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) won't suit up for Friday's clash against the Sacramento Kings. The team has listed him as out after initially giving Brown a doubtful tag on the injury report. When Brown was absent for one game earlier this month,
Baylor Scheierman took over his starting role.
Hugo Gonzalez and
Jordan Walsh are also options to start. Meanwhile,
Derrick White,
Payton Pritchard, and
Sam Hauser are expected to shoulder a greater offensive load.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (knee) will play in Friday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. As he works through a knee contusion, the team initially listed Leonard as questionable for the matchup. Leonard has been limited to 26.3 minutes per game over the last three contests, but has still produced plenty of fantasy value. While shooting 50.0 percent from the field, Leonard has averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, the team announced. Gordon recently reinjured his right hamstring and will miss a third consecutive game on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Luckily for Denver,
Nikola Jokic (knee) is set to return against the Clippers, giving the frontcourt a massive boost.
Cameron Johnson (knee) could also be back in the mix soon. In the meantime, Payton Watson,
Bruce Brown, and
Tim Hardaway Jr. will get plenty of burn in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 30, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (knee) plans to return to action on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The team has officially listed Jokic as questionable on the injury report. This is a surprising development, as Charania reported on Tuesday that Jokic would be re-evaluated in about a week. His early return on Friday means Jokic will still be in contention for the MVP award at the end of the season. Jokic has been out since Dec. 29 with a bone bruise in his left knee. Given his lengthy absence, Jokic will likely have a limited workload on Friday. As a result,
Jonas Valanciunas (calf), who is considered probable, could still see significant minutes, even if he comes off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
January 30, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) will miss Friday's game against Phoenix as he continues to recover from a right toe sprain, with his status for the upcoming road trip still uncertain. His absence has elevated
Jaylon Tyson into a steady starting role, and he has responded with 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists across his last five games, making him a strong short-term add.
Sam Merrill is still ramping up but profiles as a viable standard-league option as his minutes stabilize, especially with
Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined for multiple weeks. Garland remains a clear hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis after undergoing a dental procedure and has already been ruled out for Thursday against Houston, with Saturday's game in Indiana also off the table. His next chance to return comes Tuesday in Miami. Atlanta unexpectedly turned to
Christian Koloko as a starter, and he logged 26 minutes with six points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block, while
Mouhamed Gueye played 21 minutes off the bench with two points, three rebounds, and two assists. Both Koloko and Gueye remain difficult to trust, given the small sample and fluctuating roles, keeping Okongwu as the clear hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: Atlanta Hawks
January 30, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (rest) will sit out Friday against Brooklyn after appearing in two straight games, giving Utah a scheduled night off for its leading scorer. His absence creates a short-term rotation adjustment, with
Kyle Filipowski expected to step into the starting power forward role. The second-year big has shown efficiency in limited minutes, including 12 points and four rebounds in 17 minutes Wednesday.
Brice Sensabaugh should see a usage bump after scoring 22 points in 26 minutes last game, while
Kyle Anderson and
Taylor Hendricks remain situational pieces.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 30, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (knee) is hopeful to be cleared before the All-Star break after missing time since late December with a right knee bone bruise. While no firm date is set, the update tightens the window and puts his return on the near-term radar. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game across 28 starts, a modest fantasy profile. His return would squeeze
Jalen Pickett and
Spencer Jones, who have handled spot starts but remain volatile. Johnson profiles as a cautious hold, with limited upside unless his minutes climb quickly.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vinny Benedetto
January 30, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) is aiming to return before the All-Star break after missing time with a left ankle sprain and sitting out Thursday against Brooklyn. The update provides a general target without a defined timetable, leaving his status fluid. The fourth-year guard has yet to find traction this season, averaging 9.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28.9 minutes across 14 games. Denver has turned to
Jalen Pickett during Braun's absence, though his recent production has dipped.
Spencer Jones,
Bruce Brown, and
Tim Hardaway Jr. have each taken turns filling the rotation, with fluctuating minutes and output.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vinny Benedetto
January 30, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against Miami due to right calf tightness after exiting at halftime. Smith finished with 11 points and five rebounds in 15 minutes, leaving Chicago thin up front behind
Nikola Vucevic.
Patrick Williams is the next man up, but remains difficult to trust after posting zero points in 12 minutes and averaging minimal production across his last five games. If the Bulls lean small,
Ayo Dosunmu stands to benefit after delivering 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Smith is a short-term hold pending updates.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chicago Bulls
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