January 10, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP remains on the injury report as he continues to manage a left knee injury. While Embiid has played in six consecutive games, a rest day appears to be guaranteed for him soon, as Philadelphia will face Toronto on two consecutive nights.
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona will have heavier workloads with Embiid out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward
Tidjane Salaun (ankle) will be active on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Working as a reserve, Salaun has averaged 5.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game early in 2026. He may lose some playing time to
Grant Williams (knee), who is available for his season debut on Saturday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward
Grant Williams (knee) will be active on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. He's in line for his season debut after recovering from an ACL tear. Williams hasn't played since November 2024. It will be good to see him back on the court, but the 27-year-old is likely to have a strict minutes restriction. Once he's back at 100 percent, Williams will compete for playing time with
Josh Green,
Tidjane Salaun, and
Sion James.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Heat. SGA didn't suit up on Friday in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies after dropping 46 points on the Utah Jazz. However, since that one went into overtime, Gilgeous-Alexander got a much-needed night off. With
Chet Holmgren (shin) and
Cason Wallace (toe) also available, it should be business as usual for the champs, although their availability could mean fewer scoring opportunities for
Ajay Mitchell, who is coming off a 23-point effort.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (back) will play in Saturday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has upgraded Huerter from questionable to available. Huerter has been a starter in back-to-back games for the Bulls, though his fantasy production has been underwhelming. Due to
Jalen Smith's (concussion) return on Saturday, Huerter may drop to the second unit. Losing his starting role might work in his favor, as Huerter tends to perform better statistically when coming off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (concussion) will return to action on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old has missed a pair of games after suffering a head injury and landing in concussion protocol. Before he was knocked out of the lineup, Smith made three consecutive starts, averaging 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. With
Zach Collins (toe) out of the lineup, Smith is bound to be heavily involved in the rotation, even if he doesn't start.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Houston Rockets forward/center
Alperen Sengun (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game in Sacramento. This is a surprising development, considering he was expected to miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. While there's still a realistic chance the 23-year-old won't be out there, it at least appears he's well ahead of schedule. If Sengun remains sidelined,
Steven Adams should stay in the starting lineup at the five spot.
Dorian Finney-Smith may also see more action, especially since
Tari Eason (ankle) won't suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Zach Collins (toe) doesn't have a timeline for his return, Joe Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan told reporters before Saturday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks that Collins' toe injury is a "pretty significant sprain," and that he will be in a walking boot for the foreseeable future. Collins hasn't played for Chicago since Dec. 27. In his absence,
Jalen Smith (concussion) has a larger role. Smith will return from a two-game absence on Saturday after clearing concussion protocol.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joel Lorenzi
January 10, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Julian Champagnie (back) has received the green light to play on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, Matt Guzman of Sports Illustrated reports. He was initially listed as questionable for the game. Champagnie has quietly had a solid campaign with the Spurs, averaging 11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, both career highs. Recently, Champagnie has benefited from
Devin Vassell's (adductor) absence, starting five consecutive games. This stretch includes a pair of 20-point outings for Champagnie and a huge 36-point career night against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Matt Guzman
January 10, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old sniper wasn't on the initial injury report, but the team has announced that Hauser won't play due to right hamstring tightness. Hauser has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back games as a starter, so his absence marks a significant blow for Boston. With Hauser unavailable,
Jordan Walsh will probably return to the starting unit.
Hugo Gonzalez and
Anfernee Simons may also cover some of his minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
January 10, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will be active on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He landed on the injury report late with a questionable tag after picking up a stomach bug. However, Jaquez Jr. has now been cleared for action. The 24-year-old has also recently dealt with an ankle injury, missing two games. Jaquez Jr. faced the Pacers only a couple of weeks ago and gave them nightmares with a 28-point performance across 29 minutes. With him back in the fold, we will likely see
Nikola Jovic and
Pelle Larsson less in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Stewart was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and hasn't been able to shake off a questionable tag. With
Jalen Duren (ankle) and
Tobias Harris (hip) also out, the Pistons' frontcourt will have a completely different dynamic.
Paul Reed will presumably operate as the starting center, and players like
Ron Holland II,
Tolu Smith, and
Javonte Green may see more action.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hunter Patterson
January 10, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will play on Saturday against Detroit. The team is usually overly-cautious with the multi-time All-Star, so it's surprising to see him suit up for the second game of a back-to-back. He had 26 points, five boards, five assists, three steals, and one block in Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. However, Leonard and company should have a tougher time on both ends of the floor versus one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) will sit out a second straight game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. The team has ruled him out of the contest after initially listing Cunningham as questionable. His absence from the lineup boosts the fantasy value of
Jaden Ivey and
Daniss Jenkins. The Clippers are a weak defensive team, giving the two an opportunity to make a significant impact on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hunter Patterson
January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is available on Saturday versus Miami. He didn't play on Thursday against the Hornets, opening the door for
T.J. McConnell to finish with 23 points, eight boards, and four steals from off the bench. While McConnell will still have a role, his outlook isn't as favorable, so fantasy managers should temper their expectations for a meeting with a tough defensive squad.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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