February 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Smith couldn't play on Saturday against Denver due to a right calf strain and may miss a second consecutive contest versus Brooklyn.
Guerschon Yabusele started in Smith's place on Saturday, with
Nick Richards serving as his backup. Although Yabusele saw more action, Richards made a bigger impact in the game. He had 15 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block across 19 minutes. Chicago's frontcourt is in a good spot on Monday, with Brooklyn allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He suffered a left hamstring strain in late January and is likely to miss a 10th consecutive game.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) also isn't expected to return on Monday, elevating the fantasy values of
Anfernee Simons,
Jaden Ivey, and
Collin Sexton. While Simons and Ivey have been Chicago's starting backcourt duo in recent games, Sexton was the team's highest-scoring guard in Saturday's loss to Denver, notching 17 points and four assists in 29 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is expected to miss a seventh consecutive game on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, as he has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. Giddey was having a great year until he ran into hamstring issues, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team kept him on the shelf until the All-Star break. Giddey's health issues, along with
Tre Jones' (hamstring) absence, have allowed
Anfernee Simons and
Jaden Ivey to make productive starts in Chi-Town.
Collin Sexton has also just made his team debut, helping cover for the backcourt absences.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Dyson Daniels (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is currently dealing with inflammation in his right ankle, and Daniels may be out for only the third time this season. If that's the case,
CJ McCollum is likely to land a starting role for Monday night, with
Buddy Hield and
Gabe Vincent potentially also more involved in the action. McCollum has made a decent start to life in Atlanta, averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 27.9 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Utah Jazz point guard
Keyonte George (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's tilt against the Miami Heat. This comes as no shock after George sprained his right ankle in Saturday's loss to Orlando. George also recently dealt with a left ankle sprain, missing three games. Due to a lack of bodies in the backcourt,
Isaiah Collier logged 48 minutes in back-to-back games. While he now has help with
Vince Williams Jr. in town, Collier looks set for another busy night on Monday, and it's a perfect matchup for him -- Miami allows the fifth-most fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. After dropping six three-point bombs and scoring 18 points against the Clippers on Friday night, Monk missed Saturday's contest against Cleveland due to illness and still needs time to recover from the bug. Sacramento's backcourt has also lost
Zach LaVine (finger), improving the fantasy outlook of
Nique Clifford and
Devin Carter. Clifford led Sacramento's offense on Saturday, producing a career-high 30 points. Carter also made a mark in the game, finishing with 18 points, four rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) is considered probable for Monday's clash with the Charlotte Hornets. He didn't suit up on Friday night in the 118-80 win over the New York Knicks. As a result,
Isaiah Stewart got the start, finishing with 15 points.
Paul Reed was also more involved than usual, amassing 12 points, six boards, four assists, one block, and one steal in 26 minutes. With Duren anticipated to return to the lineup, Stewart's ceiling will be lower, although he'll remain a viable starting fantasy option. On the other hand, Reed won't offer much upside.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The former All-Star has battled a back issue lately, missing four of the last five games. In Sabonis' absence,
Maxime Raynaud and
Dylan Cardwell have had a chance to log extended minutes. While Raynaud has been Sabonis' replacement in the starting lineup, Cardwell performed slightly better on Saturday against Cleveland, recording a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double. With New Orleans ranking among the bottom six teams in fantasy points allowed to centers, the rookie big men could have another productive performance on Monday night if Sabonis doesn't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (finger) won't play on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Due to a sore finger, LaVine missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against Cleveland and will now be out for a second consecutive contest. Sacramento has also lost
Malik Monk (illness) and
De'Andre Hunter (eye), boosting the fantasy value of
Nique Clifford,
Daeqwon Plowden, and
Devin Carter. All three played well on Saturday, though Clifford made the biggest impact with a career-high 30 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He suffered a sprained left ankle during the loss to the New York Knicks on December 7. While Wagner appeared in two games in Mid-January, he wasn't well enough to return and has since missed the last nine contests. Assuming the 24-year-old is cleared to suit up, he'll probably play less than the 32.8 minutes he's averaged this season. He may also come off the bench, which would keep
Anthony Black with the starters. Either way, Wagner should reclaim his spot in all fantasy lineups despite the chance of a below-average performance.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
De'Andre Hunter (eye) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. Hunter was hit in his left eye on Friday night against the Clippers and was diagnosed with iritis. It's a tough blow for Hunter, who was only recently traded to Sacramento and is trying to build chemistry with his new teammates. He's had a quiet start as a King, averaging 7.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in two games, both as a starter.
Daeqwon Plowden started in Hunter's place on Saturday against Cleveland, notching 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one steal. He looks set for a significant role for at least a couple more games, as the Kings are also without
Zach LaVine (finger) and
Malik Monk (illness).
--Taavi PailkSource: Jason Anderson
February 8, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Detroit Pistons guard
Daniss Jenkins agreed to a two-year deal with the club. The 24-year-old went undrafted in 2024 and has been operating on two-way contracts with Detroit ever since. He played sparingly as a rookie. However, it's been a different story this season, with Jenkins averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in seven starts. With
Jaden Ivey no longer in the picture, Jenkins should remain in line for a stable role from off the bench. He'll also presumably continue to start when necessary. With that said, unless Jenkins is with the first-five, he's hard to trust as a starting fantasy option on a day-to-day basis.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Spencer Jones (concussion) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 24-year-old suffered a head injury against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night and must clear concussion protocol before he can return to action. Jones has been a regular starter for Denver since late November, averaging 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in the first unit. With Jones unavailable on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls,
Julian Strawther got a look in the starting lineup, picking up 19 points, five rebounds, and two steals. He may have an even more important role on Monday, depending on
Jamal Murray's (hip) status.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is set to make his fourth consecutive appearance despite nursing a left ankle sprain. Due to health issues, it's been a tough season for the 24-year-old. Since returning from his most recent injury, Braun has managed only 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 33.7 minutes per game. Denver will want to see more from him, especially with
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Payton Watson (hamstring) out of the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Serbian superstar is dealing with a left ankle sprain. However, Jokic played through the issue on Saturday against Chicago and appears ready to do so again on Monday night. With
Jamal Murray (hip) potentially on the shelf against Cleveland, having Jokic available will be crucial for the Nuggets. After recovering from his knee injury, Jokic has quickly returned to form, averaging 23.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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