January 27, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Aaron Wiggins will join the starting lineup on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, replacing
Cason Wallace (hip). Across 11 previous starts this season, Wiggins has contributed 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. He has a favorable fantasy matchup on Tuesday, as the Pelicans own the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,
Luguentz Dort,
Jaylin Williams, and
Chet Holmgren will also start for the Thunder.
--Taavi PailkSource: Justin Martinez
January 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis will take
Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) spot in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will likely be the first of several consecutive starts for Portis, as Antetokounmpo is set to miss multiple weeks with a calf strain. Across his previous six starts this season, Portis has produced 16.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Ryan Rollins,
AJ Green,
Kyle Kuzma, and
Myles Turner will join Portis in the first unit on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Milwaukee Bucks
January 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has shed a questionable tag and will play on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He exited the lineup on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets, opening the door for
Andre Drummond to start. On Tuesday, Drummond will return to a bench role. Embiid has feasted in his most recent appearances, finishing four consecutive games with 30-plus points. This stretch includes his 10th career triple-double.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
January 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) has been officially cleared for Tuesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will make his return to the lineup after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. George has averaged 14.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32.4 minutes per game across January. As a result of George's return,
Dominick Barlow must settle for a place on the bench against Milwaukee.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's encounter with the Utah Jazz. The veteran star is dealing with a knee issue and skipped the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After receiving a probable tag on the injury report, it's safe to assume Curry will be back in action on Wednesday night. His return will send
Pat Spencer back to the bench, and he could completely fall out of the rotation, as Spencer had seen very little action in previous games prior to Monday. Curry's offensive production has dipped to 24.5 points per game in January, and Golden State needs more from him with
Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Collin Gillespie (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He was added late to the injury report due to a hand injury, and the Suns have downgraded Gillespie's status from questionable to out. The Villanova product joins
Jalen Green (hamstring) and
Devin Booker (ankle) on the sidelines, leaving Phoenix with very few offensive options.
Grayson Allen,
Dillon Brooks, and
Jordan Goodwin are all set for larger roles in the attack, and
Jamaree Bouyea could see a significant bump in playing time with the backcourt absentees.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Cason Wallace (hip) will miss Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out, depriving the Thunder of another regular rotation player. Wallace has started six of eight games since his most recent absence on Jan. 9. With Wallace out,
Aaron Wiggins and
Isaiah Joe could see extended minutes in Tuesday's favorable fantasy matchup against a team that allows the third-most points in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This isn't unexpected, as Grimes was a late addition to the injury report due to a right ankle sprain. He presumably suffered the injury during Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Grimes' departure from the lineup may keep
Jared McCain in the rotation on Tuesday night. After logging just one minute of action across the previous five games, McCain took advantage of garbage time minutes on Monday, notching 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie sensation is nursing a left ankle injury and may sit out the first leg of a back-to-back. Flagg wasn't expected to play at the back end of a back-to-back set on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks before the game was postponed due to bad weather. Flagg's potential absence against Minnesota could mean more minutes for
Brandon Williams and
Ryan Nembhard, as well as increased offensive opportunities for players like
Naji Marshall and
P.J. Washington.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He is managing a right foot injury and could miss a second consecutive game. With Edwards out,
Mike Conley started on Monday against the Golden State Warriors, but the veteran had a limited impact in 21 minutes. Both
Jaylen Clark and
Bones Hyland logged 25 minutes off the bench and will likely get extra burn again on Wednesday if Edwards doesn't play. Hyland had one of his best performances of the season on Monday night, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (knee) will be active on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. While Love has been rested regularly this season, he was out on Saturday against the Miami Heat due to a left knee contusion. The veteran big man has averaged 7.1 points and 5.6 rebounds across 17.3 minutes per game this season. On Tuesday, we may see a bit more of Love with
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Kris Dunn (ankle) will be in the lineup on Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. Dunn sprained his right ankle in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The veteran guard has been a regular starter for the Clippers throughout the campaign, but he operates mainly as a glue guy in the lineup. Across 27.2 minutes per game, Dunn has contributed 7.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals. Offensively, he's had a miserable time against the Jazz this season, averaging just 1.0 points per game on 14.3 percent shooting.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (foot) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Middleton will make his return on Tuesday after missing Saturday's contest due to left foot soreness. The return of Middleton should push
Will Riley back to the bench after making his first start on Saturday. In January, Middleton is averaging 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per game in nine contests. He has been playing well enough to be worth a look in deep formats as a streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Tyrese Martin (knee) won't suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a sore left knee. Martin has averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.1 minutes off the Brooklyn bench this season.
Cam Thomas' return should see him absorb the majority of Martin's playing time, but
Ziaire Williams and
Drake Powell might also gain extra opportunities.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (back) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Blazers have decided to hold out Williams for the second game of this back-to-back set. It's not shocking to see the Blazers giving their oft-injured big man a maintenance day here. The expectation is that Williams will be back in the mix for Friday's game versus the New York Knicks.
Donovan Clingan will see a boost in fantasy value, while
Yang Hansen should see more run in the rotation as the backup. Fantasy managers should consider Clingan a plus-streaming option for Tuesday's slate. Hansen has been too inconsistent to trust, even with Williams on the sideline.
--Andy WebbSource: Casey Holdahl
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