April 9, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Dru Smith (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He didn't play on Tuesday night against the Raptors, and it's unclear whether he will be part of the lineup for Thursday's rematch as Smith nurses a sore right foot. The 28-year-old has been highly rated by the organization, but his playing time has dried up recently. Over his last five outings, Smith has averaged just 8.4 minutes per game. Miami won't feel his absence if Smith isn't available on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. These teams also played in Toronto on Tuesday, and Powell returned to action after missing four games due to illness. He might now take some time off again because of a sore right groin.
Pelle Larsson has benefited from Powell's absence and would be worthy of fantasy consideration if he remains in the starting lineup on Thursday. The Swedish sophomore has posted 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in a starting role this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's clash against the New York Knicks. He must overcome lower-back spasms to avoid his fourth absence of the season. Hauser has been a regular starter for Boston in 2026, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists since joining the first unit.
Payton Pritchard,
Baylor Scheierman, and
Hugo Gonzalez may all benefit from Hauser's absence on Thursday. Boston's injury situation is definitely something to monitor, as every starter, except for
Jayson Tatum, has found their way onto the injury report ahead of Thursday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (toe) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the New York Knicks. The Celtics begin a back-to-back set and have listed four starters as questionable on the injury report. Queta is nursing a right toe sprain. If he can't play against the Knicks,
Nikola Vucevic would move into the starting lineup. So far, Vucevic has started only one game for Boston, amassing 10 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and one block in 26 minutes against Milwaukee on March 2.
Luka Garza's playing time would also increase with Queta's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report before Thursday's big game against the New York Knicks. He is nursing a right knee contusion. The Celtics might head out with a very different starting lineup, as White is joined on the injury report by
Jaylen Brown (Achilles),
Sam Hauser (back), and
Neemias Queta (toe). White's absence would open the door to the first unit for
Payton Pritchard, while
Baylor Scheierman and
Hugo Gonzalez might be more involved in the action. The Celtics also play on Friday against New Orleans, and there's a strong chance White will return to the lineup if he sits out Thursday's contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Tre Johnson (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after missing the last two contests due to a right foot sprain. If the rookie lottery pick remains sidelined,
Bub Carrington should continue to see solid run after posting 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes Tuesday, giving him some deep-league streaming appeal for assists.
Jamir Watkins could also remain part of the rotation after finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
Jaden Hardy (back) could also benefit if available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is considered questionable for Thursday's showdown against the New York Knicks. Boston has listed him on the injury report with left Achilles tendinitis. This is the first game of a back-to-back, so the team might be considering giving Brown some rest late in the regular season.
Derrick White (knee) is also on the injury report, which means the Celtics could be without two of their four leading scorers. It might be a big night for
Jayson Tatum, who returns to the arena where he tore his Achilles tendon last year.
Payton Pritchard and
Nikola Vucevic would also need to take on larger offensive roles if the Celtics aren't at full strength.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 24 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. If he sits, Washington could lean more on
Will Riley and
Jamir Watkins for additional minutes on the wing. Riley logged two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 31 minutes on Tuesday and remains a deep league option for managers seeking late production. Watkins could also see increased run after posting 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward
Gui Santos (pelvis) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He landed on the shelf earlier this week with a right pelvic contusion and could miss a second consecutive game. Santos has been among Golden State's offensive leaders in recent months, averaging 16.3 points per game.
Stephen Curry (knee) might not play against the Lakers either, so
Brandin Podziemski,
De'Anthony Melton, and
Pat Spencer could carry the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago and has not played since March 27, raising the possibility he could miss the rest of the regular season. His continued absence should keep
Julian Reese in a significant role after he posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks in 36 minutes in a recent start, making him an intriguing deep-league streaming option.
Anthony Gill (neck) could factor into the rotation if healthy, though Reese offers more fantasy appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (calf) will remain on the shelf against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He has been out since mid-March due to a calf injury, missing 13 games. Over the weekend, Golden State announced Horford was "making good progress." This suggests that the veteran big man could soon be ready to play, but it's possible the Warriors will keep him on the shelf until the play-in tournament. Golden State will run with a shorthanded frontcourt on Thursday night, opening up opportunities for
Charles Bassey (ankle) and
Malevy Leons.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss his 12th straight contest due to a right heel strain. Martin has not played since March 15 and has held only a limited reserve role when healthy, leaving little fantasy impact from his continued absence.
Khris Middleton and
John Poulakidas should continue to handle available wing minutes, while
AJ Johnson could also remain in the rotation. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats as the regular season winds down.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss Thursday's action against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran was sidelined on Tuesday night against Sacramento due to a knee injury and must now sit out another game because of illness.
Al Horford (calf) remains out as well, so
Charles Bassey (ankle) and
Malevy Leons could take on larger roles in the frontcourt. Bassey is coming off an impressive performance, finishing Tuesday's victory over the Kings with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix as part of routine maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His absence should open additional wing minutes for
John Poulakidas and
AJ Johnson, though both remain deep-league dart throws. Poulakidas logged three points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 19 minutes on Monday, while
Khris Middleton could continue seeing starting minutes after playing 20 minutes in that contest. Thompson is expected to return on Friday.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP has just returned from a knee injury, playing in two consecutive games. However, it looks like Golden State will be without its leader for at least one game this week, as Thursday's contest marks the start of a back-to-back. LJ Cryer (illness) is likely to return from a two-game absence on Thursday and will help cover for the absence of Curry if needed. At the same time,
Pat Spencer might face another very busy night after he logged a team-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's win over Sacramento.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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