February 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving had high expectations going into his sophomore season in 2025 after rushing for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns on 207 carries in his rookie campaign in 2024. Unfortunately, the injury bug bit him, and he ended up playing in only 10 games, carrying the ball 173 times for 588 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and just one rushing touchdown. Irving added 30 receptions on 35 targets for 277 yards and three more touchdowns. Fantasy managers who drafted him were extremely disappointed in his overall production. The good news is that Irving should be fully healthy this offseason as he heads into Year 3, and a bigger role could await in Tampa's backfield with
Rachaad White expected to depart in free agency.
Sean Tucker will be involved, but Irving has already proven he has a three-down skill set. At a reduced cost, Irving will be a popular value pick in fantasy football drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
February 3, 2026
Indianapolis Colts tight end
Tyler Warren didn't disappoint after the Colts took him 14th overall in last year's NFL Draft out of Penn State. The 23-year-old immediately became Indy's No. 1 pass-catching tight end, and he finished his first year in the NFL as the Colts' No. 2 receiver, behind only
Alec Pierce. Warren was the TE6 in half-PPR scoring with 76 receptions on 112 targets for 817 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games played. His 112 targets were third among all TEs, behind only
Trey McBride and
Kyle Pitts Sr. Warren wasn't quite as productive down the stretch for fantasy managers after starting quarterback
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Still, his overall numbers were impressive, and with Jones expected to return to the Colts, Warren will have true breakout potential as a top-five fantasy TE going into Year 2 in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
February 3, 2026
Boston Celtics point guard
Payton Pritchard will come off the bench for the first time this season on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks.
Baylor Scheierman will start in his place. Boston has lost scoring from the second unit after trading
Anfernee Simons to Chicago, and Pritchard will help to fill that gap. Last season, he was one of the most productive bench players in the league. Scheierman has produced 8.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his previous four starts this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chuck Cooperstein
February 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Amir Coffey will make his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He will take
Bobby Portis' (hip) spot in the starting lineup. This could be the first of back-to-back starts for Coffey, as Milwaukee also plays on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it's unclear whether Portis can rejoin the lineup. Across his previous 67 career starts, Coffey has averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: Milwaukee Bucks
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (adductor) will return to action on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The two-time NBA champion has been dealing with a right adductor strain, missing six games. Caruso has averaged 1.4 steals per game this season, while contributing 6.1 points in 18.2 minutes on the offensive end. Oklahoma City begins a back-to-back on Tuesday, so Caruso may only see limited action against Orlando, especially after being out for two weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (illness) will play on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded Hartenstein's status from questionable to available. He will make his third appearance since returning from a calf injury. In his first couple of games back in the lineup, Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 20.0 minutes. With Hartenstein in the lineup on Tuesday, it appears unlikely he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs, which should grant
Jaylin Williams increased playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Jaylin Williams (shoulder) has been cleared to suit up ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He came into this game questionable due to a left shoulder contusion. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to keep Williams from suiting up. Fellow big man
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is active, so Williams figures to remain in his regular role in the rotation. This season, Williams is averaging 5.6 points, 2.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds across 18.8 minutes per game. Williams has been playing better lately and could be worth a look as a deep league streaming option for Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent linebacker Devin Lloyd said that he would prefer to stay in Jacksonville, but he's had "no talks" about a potential long-term contract extension, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com. The former first-rounder made his first Pro Bowl appearance and was named a second-team All-Pro in a contract year in 2025 after the Jags declined his fifth-year option. The 27-year-old produced five interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), seven pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, 10 QB hits, a fumble recovery, and 81 total tackles (six for loss) in 15 starts in his fourth year in the NFL. Lloyd felt at home in defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile's attack-style defense. The Jags are unlikely to use the franchise tag on Lloyd to keep him around, with the tag for linebackers projected to be $28.2 million. If Lloyd makes it to free agency in March, he'll be one of the top off-ball LBs available.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (back) will play in Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Holmgren had a questionable tag on the initial injury report due to lower back spasms, but he has been upgraded to available. The talented big man has been quiet for a pair of contests after his double-double streak ended on three games. Across his last 10 appearances, Holmgren has averaged 16.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (finger) has been upgraded to available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was listed as questionable coming into this game due to a sprained right index finger. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep Gilgeous-Alexander off the court. There is a concern that the finger issue could affect his shooting ability. Despite that, Gilgeous-Alexander needs to be started in all fantasy formats, even with a banged-up finger. Fantasy managers should get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
George Pickens, who will be an unrestricted free agent in March, said he "would love to" stay with the team after a career year in his first season in Dallas in 2025, according to Tommy Yarrish of NFL.com. Co-owner Stephen Jones reiterated last week that the Cowboys want to keep Pickens in Dallas for 2026 and beyond. However, the team has yet to reach out to Pickens personally to discuss a long-term contract extension. If Dallas cannot reach a long-term extension with the 24-year-old pass-catcher, they could use the franchise tag on him. One way or another, it seems likely that Pickens will be back in Dallas in 2026 after leading the team with 93 catches, 1,429 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns on 137 targets in 17 games. Pickens quickly showed great chemistry with quarterback
Dak Prescott, and he'll be a WR1 target in fantasy leagues this fall if he remains with the Cowboys.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL.com - Tommy Yarrish
February 3, 2026
Miami Heat small forward
Myron Gardner will fill in for
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, making his second career start. Gardner's first start occurred a couple of games back, and he performed well in a clash with the Chicago Bulls. Across 23 minutes of action, the 24-year-old rookie notched 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.
Davion Mitchell,
Pelle Larsson,
Simone Fontecchio, and
Bam Adebayo will also start for the Heat. These teams play at the highest pace in the NBA, creating a perfect environment for big fantasy lines.
--Taavi PailkSource: Miami Heat
February 3, 2026
Free-agent reliever Kyle Keller and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a minor-league contract with an invite to major-league spring training on Tuesday, league sources told Will Sammon of The Athletic. Keller will receive $1.9 million if he's in the majors, plus $500,000 in performance bonuses. The 32-year-old right-hander spent the last four seasons pitching in Japan and had a 2.42 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 152 1/3 innings pitched. Keller was originally an 18th-round selection by the Miami Marlins in 2015 out of Southeastern Louisiana University. He made his big-league debut in 2019 with Miami and also pitched for the Los Angeles Angels in 2020 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021. In 46 1/3 relief innings over three MLB seasons, Keller had a 5.83 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 48:32 K:BB. He'll most likely begin the year in the minors as relief depth for Boston in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
February 3, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Julian Phillips (wrist) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Phillips made his return from a two-game absence on Friday, but is still dealing with this lingering wrist issue. The team will take the cautious approach and hold him out of Tuesday's contest. His absence shouldn't have a huge impact on the rotation, given he's only averaging 9.6 minutes per game.
Dalen Terry and
Isaac Okoro figure to see more run with Phillips sidelined for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: KC Johnson
February 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) could return to action on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Eric Nehm reports. He will miss a sixth straight game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. However, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers sounded optimistic about Porter Jr.'s chances to play this week. If he can't make it back on Wednesday, he will have a good chance to play in Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. With
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup and potentially out of town soon, Porter Jr.'s fantasy stock could explode. In games without Antetokounmpo, Porter Jr. has averaged 20.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 8.4 assists this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
February 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (hip) won't suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The 30-year-old veteran is dealing with a right hip contusion and his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Pelicans. With Portis of action for tonight's contest, Gary Trent and
Pete Nance could see more frontcourt minutes than usual, but neither player brings much to the table fantasy-wise.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Milwaukee Bucks
February 3, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to K.C. Johnson, Jones will dress, but he's unlikely to play during Tuesday's contest. He has been sidelined since late January due to a lingering hamstring issue. The Bulls are extremely shorthanded at the guard spot, but it sounds like they don't want to use Jones if they don't have to . That means
Coby White and
Ayo Dosunmu are likely going to see heavy minutes, with Jones unlikely to dress for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: K.C. Johnson
February 3, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (calf) will make his long-awaited comeback on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. After being listed as questionable for a couple of games, Reaves is finally ready to return from a calf injury he sustained on Christmas Day. Reaves will be under a minute restriction on Tuesday and won't start. Still, it's great to see him back in action, and it shouldn't take long for Reaves to get back up to speed. His return will affect the playing time of
Marcus Smart and
Gabe Vincent.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dave McMenamin
February 3, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smith will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a calf injury. His return to the court comes at a good time, with the Bulls trading
Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics earlier in the day. He's expected to step into a bigger role with Vucevic no longer on the roster. Over his last five games, Smith is averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. He should be a popular waiver wire addition with an increased role coming his way.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
According to Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Mavericks' official site, guard
Brandon Williams (lower leg) won't suit up against the Celtics on Tuesday due to a right-leg contusion. He sustained the injury during Saturday's 111-107 loss to Houston. His next chance to play is on Thursday against San Antonio. The Mavs frontcourt will have to rely on
Ryan Nembhard and
Jaden Hardy to take on extra minutes while Williams is absent.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Eddie Sefko
February 3, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Micah Potter (hip) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Potter will miss the second game of the back-to-back set due to a left hip contusion. His next chance to play will be on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This season, Potter is averaging 6.7 points, 1.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game. There isn't a ton of playing time to go around, considering he was only averaging minutes in the teens. The assumption is that
Jay Huff and
Jarace Walker will see more action and have slightly increased fantasy value.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Scoot Henderson (hamstring) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. There was a chance that Henderson was going to make his season debut here. The Blazers have officially ruled him out, so fantasy managers will need to wait at least one more game. Henderson is currently working his way back from a torn hamstring that has kept him sidelined all season. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Friday for another update on his status.
Caleb Love figures to lose streaming appeal once Henderson is back in the mix. For now, Love is worth looking at as a possible streaming choice for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
D'Angelo Russell (illness) won't be available for Tuesday's clash against the Boston Celtics. The veteran is dealing with an illness and has been ruled out after carrying a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Russell's absence won't affect the Mavericks, as head coach Jason Kidd has used him in only one game since the turn of the year. He appears to have no future in Dallas, despite a reasonably good start to the season. Russell has averaged 10.2 points and 4.0 assists per game with the Mavericks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dallas Mavericks PR
February 3, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. This is the first game of a back-to-back set, so Finney-Smith will sit out for rest purposes. This has been an ongoing theme since Finney-Smith returned from injury in late December. The assumption is that Finney-Smith will be back in the mix for Thursday's game.
Jae'Sean Tate should see more playing time with Finney-Smith unavailable. Tate will likely only play minutes in the teens, so he's not an appealing streaming option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward
Julius Randle (thumb) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Due to a sore left thumb, Randle was also questionable for Monday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he logged 40 minutes of action in the game. This bodes well for his chances of playing on Wednesday. However, Randle is a left-handed shooter, and the thumb issue appeared to affect his scoring ability on Monday, as the three-time All-Star shot only 5-for-14 from the field, including 1-for-6 from behind the arc. Despite his poor shooting, Randle almost pulled off a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Castle may miss his second game in a row due to left adductor tightness. Across 39 games this season, the 21-year-old is averaging 16.6 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 31.1 minutes per contest. If Castle is on the shelf,
Dylan Harper could be assigned extra playing time against OKC. Harper has collected 51 points in his last three appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (elbow) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. Edwards has been dealing with a lingering foot issue and was questionable for Monday's action against Memphis due to back spasms. Now, he's on the injury report with a sore left elbow. Despite being banged up, Edwards has averaged 38.0 minutes a night across the last four games. If Edwards must take some time off to rest on Wednesday,
Bones Hyland would become an attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (illness) will be active on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran is finally ready to return to action after an illness took him out for seven games. Coming off the bench, LeVert has averaged 7.9 points and 2.8 assists in 19.7 minutes with the Pistons this season. His addition to the rotation could take some minutes away from
Ron Holland II and
Daniss Jenkins.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. He tweaked his ankle during the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers.
Reed Sheppard got the start in that one, finishing with 11 points, five assists, two steals, and one block. With that in mind, if Durant is officially cleared for action, Sheppard's fantasy ceiling will decrease significantly.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they designated infielder
Andy Ibanez for assignment. In a corresponding move, the team claimed outfielder
Michael Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees. Ibanez loses his spot on the 40-man roster after signing a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Dodgers last month. The 32-year-old veteran from Cuba played in 91 games for the Detroit Tigers last year and slashed .239/.301/.352 with a .653 OPS, four home runs, 21 RBI, 24 runs scored, and a career-high four stolen bases in 193 plate appearances. Ibanez is a career .254/.305/.389 hitter with a .694 OPS in five major-league seasons with the Tigers and Texas Rangers. He has very little power and speed, although his success against left-handed pitching in 2025 could make him attractive as a bench option off waivers.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
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