January 14, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is expected to be out for 4-6 more weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has yet to play this season due to a toe injury. He is recovering from sesamodectomy that was performed on Oct. 21. Life could be very different in the Grizzlies' backcourt once Pippen Jr. is cleared to play, as
Ja Morant (calf) is not expected to finish the season with the team. Morant's departure could open the door for Pippen Jr. to take on greater responsibilities, though he'll likely face a minutes cap when he first returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
January 14, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Brandon Clarke (calf) will be sidelined for 4-6 more weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. He is reportedly progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 2 right calf strain. With
Zach Edey (ankle) also on the shelf,
Jaren Jackson Jr.,
Jock Landale, and
Santi Aldama are doing the heavy lifting in the Grizzlies' frontcourt.
Christian Koloko has also been in the mix, but his second 10-day contract just expired.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
January 14, 2026
Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports that head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) has started his ramp-up period, which is slated to last about one week, and if all goes well, he could return shortly after that. Giddey has been out of action since Dec. 29 due to a left hamstring strain. Barring any setbacks, the 23-year-old could return before the end of January. During Giddey's continued absence,
Tre Jones will likely remain the Bulls' primary ballhandler. Jones is coming off an impressive outing on Tuesday as he dropped a career high 34 points, seven assists, two rebounds, and one steal in a losing effort to Houston.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Will Gottlieb
January 14, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) won't play in Berlin on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The star guard has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game as Morant continues to nurse a right calf contusion. His continued absence means more playing time for
Cam Spencer and
Vince Williams Jr. Spencer is the more attractive fantasy piece, averaging 10.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in January. He has finished back-to-back outings with double-digit assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Julian Phillips (wrist) won't play on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The 22-year-old is bothered by a wrist sprain and will sit out both games during a back-to-back. He was initially considered questionable for Wednesday night. Phillips has averaged around 12 minutes per game in January, and his minutes will mainly be soaked up by
Patrick Williams. Williams is coming off a zero-point dud against the Houston Rockets and isn't a recommended fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) will play 28-30 minutes on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. The 25-year-old is back in the lineup after sitting out the front end of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. White has played more than 30 minutes just four times this season, so he will essentially have his regular workload on Wednesday night. In the first meeting with the Jazz this season, White posted 27 points and eight assists in 30 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Will Gottlieb
January 14, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The injury-prone star was listed as probable on the initial injury report before the team upgraded him to available. Due to poor shooting efficiency, George has struggled to put together big fantasy lines. Across six January appearances, he has averaged 15.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee, adductor) will be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former MVP has been upgraded from probable to available. Embiid faces a tough night against Cleveland's well-equipped frontcourt, but he has been highly effective. In January, Embiid has averaged 26.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, with 55.3 percent shooting from the field.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) will play on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was added to the injury report late due to illness. Now, the team has upgraded Oubre Jr.'s status to available. The veteran has featured in four games since returning from a knee injury, averaging 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 24.5 minutes. While Oubre Jr.'s production has been underwhelming, his workload has been increasing, and it should eventually show in his numbers. He logged 30-plus minutes in both games during a recent back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (adductor) is active for Wednesday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left adductor contusion, but the issue won't keep him out of action versus Cleveland. The 20-year-old rookie has been producing solid numbers during his first NBA campaign, posting averages of 16.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals in 36.1 minutes per contest across 34 outings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Kyle Neubeck
January 14, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. He was labeled day-to-day earlier this week, but a right ankle sprain will keep Jones out for both games of a back-to-back. His next chance to return will come on Friday against the Indiana Pacers.
Saddiq Bey returned to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets and will help fill the void left by Jones. Additionally,
Jordan Hawkins and
Micah Peavy are playing more significant roles for the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old is currently sidelined by a left ankle sprain that has already cost him almost two months this season.
Tim Hardaway Jr. looks set to have a large role on Wednesday night, especially with
Bruce Brown (knee) also not at 100 percent and questionable to play. Hardaway Jr. has thoroughly enjoyed his meetings with his former team this season, averaging 18.0 points on 44.4 percent three-point shooting against Dallas.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Tony East of Forbes.com reports that Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Mamukelashvili is under the weather and will miss his second game this campaign. In recent weeks, the 26-year-old big man has seen extra playing time with
Jakob Poeltl (back) on the shelf. He's posted averages of 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 23.8 minutes per contest during January. With Mamukelashvili sidelined,
Jonathan Mogbo and
Jamison Battle will likely be relied upon more than usual. Current starting center
Collin Murray-Boyles could take on extra minutes as well.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) won't be in action against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. He tweaked his left ankle in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and will miss at least one game because of the injury. Zubac's absence might result in
Yanic Konan Niederhauser rejoining the rotation, though
Brook Lopez and
John Collins are expected to do the heavy lifting at the number five position. The Clippers' frontcourt will face an opponent that has allowed more fantasy points to centers than any other team this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and won't be in action in the first leg of a back-to-back.
Kevin Love (rest) will also be missing from the frontcourt, making
Kyle Filipowski an attractive fantasy target. Due to Markkanen's absence,
Taylor Hendricks and
Brice Sensabaugh may also see additional playing time. Meanwhile,
Keyonte George will lead the offense in a good fantasy matchup against a team that can't defend.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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