January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran is dealing with left Achilles tendinitis and has made just three appearances in 2026. As a result of Porzingis's absence,
Mouhamed Gueye has had a regular role in the rotation, though his performances have been inconsistent. There's also a chance for
Asa Newell (quadriceps) to see more playing time, but he must shed a questionable tag for that to happen on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Charlie Condon is expected to compete for the starting first base job during spring training. Condon was selected with the third overall pick by the Rockies in the 2024 MLB Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog came out of college as an outfielder but appears to be in the mix for a role at first base, hoping to get him to the majors sooner. In 2025, Condon split his time between High-A and Double-A and posted an overall .268/.376/.444 line with an .820 OPS. He launched 14 home runs and added 16 doubles with two stolen bases. Condon also turned in a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. Given that the Rockies do not have a firm answer at the first base position, Condon could make a strong case to start there on Opening Day. He will be competing alongside
Troy Johnston and
Blaine Crim.
--Andy SmithSource: Thomas Harding
January 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (adductor) will miss an eighth straight game on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday that Vassell's rehab is going well, but there isn't a timetable for his return.
Julian Champagnie will continue to start in Vassell's absence. He has posted three double-doubles over the past seven games, averaging 17.9 points and 9.1 rebounds. However, Champagnie has struggled mightily on offense against the Thunder this season, averaging only 2.3 points per game across three meetings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Daniel Berger is just one player in a stacked field at this year's Sony Open. The American golfer had two Top 10 results in 2025. This was led by overall strokes gained ranked 44th on tour. Berger's one weakness has always been putting. He was 135th last year and 163rd in strokes gained to putting in 2024. The golfer drives the ball about 303 yards and got on the fairway 66.24% of the time (25th on tour). His nearly five yard boost in distance from 2024 should help at Waialae Country Club. The problem is the birdies. Berger missed the cut in Hawaii last year despite back-to-back 69's. Again, the key is putting. Four round totals for the winner are typically in the high 250's to low 260's.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage is not expected to have a strict innings limit during the 2026 campaign. Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet reported that their top right-hander will have no workload limits in his second MLB season and is expected to remain in the starting rotation. The 20th overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft made his MLB debut late in the season and played a key role in their run to the World Series. During his first three MLB starts (14 innings), Yesavage posted a 3.21 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. However, in the postseason, the East Carolina product struck out an eye-catching 39 batters across 27 2/3 innings. Over 98 innings in the Tornot system last summer, Yesavage posted a 3.12 ERA and 0.97 WHIP, with 160 punchouts. Yesavage projects as an SP3 with upside in all formats heading into 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
January 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will be out for a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The big man continues to nurse a right soleus strain, leaving the defending champions without their starting center.
Chet Holmgren has slid to the five position, with
Cason Wallace and
Aaron Wiggins sharing starts during Hartenstein's absence.
Jaylin Williams returned to the lineup in Sunday's win over the Miami Heat, helping ease some of the load on Holmgren. The Thunder centers have a difficult matchup on Tuesday against
Victor Wembanyama.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect
Noah Schultz (knee) is expected to be a "full-go" for spring training. The team's No. 2 overall prospect, according to MLB.com, was dealing with right patellar tendinitis late in the season but appears not to be in line to miss much time. Schultz opened the 2025 campaign with Double-A Birmingham but was able to reach Triple-A Charlotte later in the season. With Double-A, the left-hander posted a 3.34 ERA with a 58:36 K:BB across 56 2/3 innings. During his first taste of Triple-A, Schultz stumbled, posting a hefty 9.61 ERA across a brief 16 1/3-inning stint. Managers should expect Schultz to begin 2026 with Charlotte and contend for a mid-season MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: Scott Merkin
January 13, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect
Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) is expected to be fully healthy ahead of spring training. Tiedemann has battled numerous injuries throughout his young career, which have prevented him from staying on the bump for consistent periods. Last season, Tiedemann missed the entire campaign recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, the team's No. 4-ranked prospect appears to be fully healed and prepared to make a push to make his MLB debut early in 2026. He made his professional debut during the 2022 campaign and tossed 78 2/3 innings split between the Low-A, High-A, and Double-A, and struck out 117 hitters with a 2.17 ERA. In 2023, Tiedemann racked up 82 punchouts in just 44 innings of work. The southpaw has immense strikeout upside and could be an intriguing late-round target for those in deeper leagues if he can show this potential in spring training.
--Andy SmithSource: Keegan Matheson
January 13, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former Pacer is dealing with an illness and might have to skip his first game of the season. Turner has had a quiet debut campaign in Milwaukee, averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. With him out,
Jericho Sims is likely to start at center, while
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma could play larger roles on Tuesday night. The Bucks' bigs could shine in the matchup, as Minnesota will be without
Rudy Gobert (suspension).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Justin Watson has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not return to Monday's playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He initially exited during the third quarter and was initially listed as questionable while being evaluated. However, the team later downgraded him to out. Watson, who returned from injured reserve prior to Week 18, had not been targeted before his departure on Monday night. He primarily operates on special teams and does not have much of a role within the Texans' offense. With that being said, his absence, coupled with the departure of
Nico Collins (concussion), will test Houston's wide receiver depth going forward. Watson faces an uphill battle to clear the NFL's five-stage concussion protocol over the next six days before the Texans' Divisional Round clash with the New England Patriots.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not return to Monday's playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He exited after hitting his head on the turf on an incomplete pass during the third quarter. Collins was initially listed as questionable while being evaluated, but the team eventually downgraded him to out. He finishes the Wild Card game with seven targets, three catches, and 21 receiving yards. In addition to Collins, fellow wide receiver
Justin Watson (concussion), who primarily plays on special teams, has also been ruled out. The Texans will play the final few minutes with
Jaylin Noel,
Jayden Higgins,
Dalton Schultz, and
Christian Kirk operating as
C.J. Stroud's top targets. Collins is officially in concussion protocol and will have just six days to get healthy before the Texans' Divisional Round game against the Patriots, assuming Houston holds on to defeat Pittsburgh.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Justin Watson (head) exited during the third quarter of Monday's playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is being evaluated for a concussion and is officially listed as questionable to return. Watson returned from a calf injury prior to Week 18, but he didn't log a target in the regular season finale. Similarly, he hadn't been targeted before exiting the Wild Card game on Monday night. The 29-year-old is buried on the depth chart at wide receiver, and most of his contributions come on special teams. It's worth noting that Houston suddenly finds itself shorthanded at the position after
Nico Collins (head) was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion, too.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins (head) exited after hitting his head on the turf on an incomplete pass during the third quarter of Monday's playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was quickly listed as questionable, and medical personnel carted Collins to the locker room for a concussion evaluation. At the time of his departure, the 26-year-old receiver had caught three of seven targets for 21 yards. The Texans are leaving the door open for him to return, but he'll first have to clear the NFL's concussion check. In the meantime,
Jayden Higgins,
Jaylin Noel, and
Christian Kirk should command more targets from
C.J. Stroud. If Collins is diagnosed with a concussion, he'd miss the remainder of today's game and would also be at risk of missing the Divisional Round in New England, should Houston advance.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
January 12, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired left-hander
Ken Waldichuk and infielder
Brett Wisely from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to Rays Communications. Waldichuk will head back to the American League after the Braves claimed the 28-year-old southpaw off waivers last week. He missed the entire 2024 season and some of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery. The former fifth-rounder had a rough 8.65 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, and a 64:42 K:BB ratio in 51 innings at Triple-A in 2025. In his two MLB seasons with the Athletics, Waldichuk had a 5.28 ERA (5.10 FIP) and 1.49 WHIP with a 21% strikeout rate and 10.3% walk rate in 175 2/3 innings in 42 appearances (29 starts). Waldichuk will most likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Durham, where he'll provide starting and long-relief depth for Tampa.
--Keith HernandezSource: Rays Communications
January 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) has been listed as out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Braun appears to have suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury. Prior to Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, the team initially listed Braun as probable on the injury report, but he ultimately missed the game. Unfortunately, Braun must now sit out a second consecutive matchup. In Braun's absence, the Nuggets will lean more on
Tim Hardaway Jr. and
Bruce Brown.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is expected to remain in the lineup for a fourth consecutive appearance. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Gordon logged 32 minutes in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists. It's an encouraging sign that he is nearing 100 percent. However, Gordon's workload may again be limited against New Orleans, as it's the first game of a back-to-back.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans running back
Woody Marks (head) exited during the second quarter of Monday's playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion. The Texans briefly listed him as questionable to return, but he checked back into the contest later in the quarter. Ultimately, he missed just one offensive play due to the injury. At the time of his departure (and his return), he had 51 rushing yards on nine carries, equating to an impressive average of 5.7 yards per attempt. The rookie ascended into a large role as a rookie this year, and by the end of the regular season, he was locked in as Houston's primary running back. While
Nick Chubb and
Jawhar Jordan are serviceable fill-ins, the Texans are excited to see Marks return to the contest. He should continue to lead the backfield for the remainder of Monday's contest, barring an injury.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
January 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the New Orleans Pelicans. He's battling an illness and an ankle issue, and the team has ruled Murray out for back-to-back games after initially listing him as questionable.
Jalen Pickett has seen an increased workload lately due to Murray's ongoing health issues, averaging 14.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over the last four games. If Murray sits again on Tuesday, Pickett will be an attractive fantasy target with a favorable matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) won't play on Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. The Bulls begin a back-to-back, and White will miss the first game to manage a right calf injury.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) isn't ready to return either, meaning the trio of
Tre Jones,
Ayo Dosunmu, and
Kevin Huerter will continue to feature more prominently in the rotation. Due to the Rockets' recent struggles, this looks like an attractive fantasy matchup for the Bulls.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. He was only a limited participant in Monday's practice. However, Giddey's return to the lineup could be near, as the team plans to re-evaluate him this week. In the meantime,
Tre Jones will continue to work as Chicago's primary playmaker. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.8 points and 7.7 assists per game since taking over the starting point guard position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (back) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. He's experiencing soreness in his lower back and may be absent for a second consecutive game.
Pelle Larsson filled in for Powell in the first unit on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, registering 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. He will presumably roll with the starters again on Tuesday if Powell doesn't return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran appears to be making progress in his attempt to return from an Achilles problem. Still, the doubtful tag suggests Grant will sit out his 14th consecutive game on Tuesday.
Sidy Cissoko is poised to maintain a more prominent role against Golden State, especially with
Deni Avdija (back) out of the lineup for this one.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Avdija sat out the end of Sunday's loss to the New York Knicks due to a back injury, and unfortunately, he will miss more time on Tuesday. Fortunately for Portland,
Jrue Holiday returned on Sunday and will help cover for Avdija. Meanwhile,
Caleb Love will continue to have a significant role in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays infielder
Tsung-Che Cheng was designated for assignment by the organization on Monday. He was claimed off waivers by the Rays from the Pittsburgh Pirates last week. The Rays needed to open up roster spots after acquiring infielder Brett Wisley and pitcher
Ken Waldichuk in a trade with the Atlanta Braves. Cheng spent the majority of his time in the minor leagues last season. He slashed .207/.305/.267 with one home run, 36 RBI, and 20 steals across 110 games in Triple-A. The 24-year-old has above-average speed and should be able to find another opportunity elsewhere.
--Andy WebbSource: Rays PR
January 12, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans point guard
Jose Alvarado (oblique) is set to miss approximately two more weeks, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports. The defensive specialist has already been sidelined for three games with left oblique soreness.
Bryce McGowens has held a steady role in the rotation during Alvarado's absence, but he's had a couple of duds after a 20-point effort against the Atlanta Hawks last Wednesday. There are also additional minutes available for
Jordan Poole and
Jordan Hawkins.
--Taavi PailkSource: Rod Walker
January 12, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher
Osvaldo Bido was designated for assignment by the organization on Monday. Bido was recently picked up on waivers by the Rays, but he won't make it to camp. The Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisley and pitcher
Ken Waldichuk from the Atlanta Braves, so they needed to make cuts from their 40-man roster. In 2025, Bido registered a 5.87 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and a 68/35 K/BB ratio across 26 games (10 starts) with the Athletics. He posted a 3.41 ERA in 16 appearances with the A's during the 2024 campaign. He offers enough upside in a swingman role that someone should give him an invite to Spring Training.
--Andy WebbSource: Rays PR
January 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (illness) will be unavailable for a second consecutive game on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He continues to experience the side effects of an illness, and the team ruled out Williams for Monday's game after initially listing him as doubtful. Williams' absence has allowed
Ryan Nembhard to gain some momentum again, and
D'Angelo Russell re-entered the rotation on Saturday night against the Bulls. However, Dallas's point guards have a tough matchup on Monday, with Brooklyn allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points to the position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Moussa Cisse (shoulder) will be active on Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Earlier in the day, Dallas upgraded Cisse's status from questionable to available, and he is now officially listed as available for the game. Cisse could play a big role against the Nets, as the Mavericks are short of bodies at the center position. He and
Dwight Powell will be the only healthy bigs available. The matchup is appealing for the duo, as Brooklyn has given up the 12th-most fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays infielder
Rodolfo Castro was released by the organization over the weekend. Castro recently signed a minor-league deal with the Jays in November. He wasn't even able to make it to camp before getting let go by the organization. His upside in the power department should be able to land him another opportunity. Last season, Castro slashed .235/.324/.421 with 19 home runs and 82 RBI in 133 games in Triple-A with the Philadelphia Phillies. Castros hasn't played at the MLB level since the 2023 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Phillies. The 26-year-old doesn't hit for average, but has enough pop in his bat to warrant stashing as organizational depth.
--Andy WebbSource: heavy.com
January 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't be available against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. He was a late addition to the injury report and will miss at least one game due to a right ankle sprain. Gafford's exit from the lineup leaves the Mavericks' frontcourt down to bare bones.
Moussa Cisse (shoulder) and
Dwight Powell are the only natural big men left and are set to share the minutes at center on Monday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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