January 4, 2026
Brooklyn Nets small forward
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is good to go for their contest against the Denver Nuggets. Porter has missed the past two games with an illness, but is off the injury report and set to face his former team. In his first season with the Nets, Porter has had a career season, averaging a career-high 25.8 points per game, with 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists. The Nets' offense has struggled without their leading scorer, totaling under 100 points in both games Porter missed. With added motivation facing the team that traded him earlier this offseason, expect Porter to be a full-go and to have a significant share of the volume on Sunday.
--Nathan HarveySource: Brooklyn Nets
January 4, 2026
Orlando Magic point guard
Jalen Suggs (right knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Suggs suffered a Grade-1 MCL contusion in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls, which has head coach Jamahl Mosley concerned. "Your heart goes out to him. He's such a resilient young man, and he's going to bounce back regardless of the scenario." Suggs has averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his fifth season with the Magic. With Suggs out indefinitely, expect
Tyus Jones to start at point guard, while third-year shooting guard
Anthony Black should see a boost in production as well. With the negative update from their head coach and no clear timetable for Suggs' return, expect him to be out for the next few games.
--Nathan HarveySource: Jason Beede
January 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons shooting guard
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the team, LeVert did not travel to Cleveland as he recovers from a knee injury that has him labeled as "day to day." The veteran sixth man has averaged 8.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 20 games with the Pistons. With him inactive on Sunday, expect
Marcus Sasser and
Javonte Green to play more minutes as they look to fill the void. LeVert's next chance to return will be on Monday as the number one seed in the Eastern Conference faces the second-ranked New York Knicks.
--Nathan HarveySource: Marc Spears - ESPN
January 4, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (illness) won't play in Sunday's Central Division showdown with the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs won't play again until Tuesday in Indiana, so the 27-year-old has a few days to rest. In the meantime,
Evan Mobley will likely slide over to the five spot and could surge versus a Pistons team that is without
Jalen Duren (ankle), who will be sidelined for at least a week.
Jaylon Tyson, averaging 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 45.1% shooting from deep in 20 starts throughout the campaign, will once again be rolling with the first-five.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Brooklyn despite a mild left ankle sprain. Murray logged 39 minutes Friday versus Cleveland and carried a depleted lineup with 34 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, reinforcing his high-usage role while
Nikola Jokic (knee) and Cam Johnson (knee) remain out. With
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and
Christian Braun (ankle) now questionable, Murray's workload could stay elevated, especially on the front end of a back-to-back. He remains a must-start fantasy option, though managers should monitor for potential maintenance later in the set.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento, marking his second straight probable designation. Antetokounmpo showed no limitations Friday versus Charlotte, posting 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 30 minutes. Since returning from injury, he has averaged 29.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 27.1 minutes over his last four games. Giannis remains a locked-in fantasy anchor, while
Ryan Rollins and
Kevin Porter Jr. continue to benefit from stable spacing and defensive attention drawn inside.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks after spraining his hip Dec. 30, sidelining him through at least mid-January. With Harris and
Jalen Duren (ankle) both out, Detroit's frontcourt rotation should continue to shift.
Isaiah Stewart is positioned to benefit most, averaging 9.8 points and 2.4 blocks in 23.8 minutes over his last five.
Paul Reed should see an expanded role at center, boosting his short-term streaming appeal.
Ron Holland II could see more minutes, though his fantasy output has been inconsistent.
--Brian DailisanSource: Omari Sankofa II
January 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week after spraining his ankle during Thursday's loss to Miami, sidelining him for at least that span. With Duren and
Tobias Harris (hip) out,
Isaiah Stewart and
Paul Reed should absorb most of the frontcourt minutes. Stewart has averaged 9.8 points and 2.4 blocks in 23.8 minutes over his last five. Reed is expected to see an expanded role after previously posting 19.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks in two starts.
Ron Holland II may see additional minutes, though his fantasy production has been unreliable.
--Brian DailisanSource: Omari Sankofa II
January 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers, extending his absence to eight straight contests due to left knee tendinitis. With Williams still sidelined, Memphis continues to lean on its depleted wing rotation.
Cedric Coward has been the most productive beneficiary, averaging 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes over his last seven games.
Cam Spencer has added steady playmaking, while
Jaylen Wells and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remain situational fantasy options in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Sacramento Kings center
Maxime Raynaud (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against Milwaukee after an MRI showed no structural damage to his left knee. Raynaud briefly exited Friday's loss to Phoenix but avoided a serious issue and is expected to remain in the starting lineup with
Domantas Sabonis (knee) sidelined for multiple weeks. In his last 13 starts, Raynaud has averaged 13.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 56.1 percent from the field in 30.4 minutes per game. He profiles as a steady standard-league hold with continued double-double upside.
--Brian DailisanSource: James Ham
January 4, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a fourth straight game Sunday against Phoenix and continues to be ruled out in advance, with his next chance to play Monday versus Charlotte. His absence keeps
Chet Holmgren anchored in the middle, where he posted 15 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks in 26 minutes Friday.
Jalen Williams should continue to chip in on the glass, while
Branden Carlson logged 22 minutes off the bench and delivered 15 points and 11 rebounds, making him a deep-league streaming consideration if frontcourt absences persist.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for a seventh straight game Sunday against Miami due to a right ankle sprain. With Jones and
Saddiq Bey (hip) both sidelined, New Orleans continues to test its wing depth, though fantasy results have been underwhelming. Over the last six games,
Bryce McGowens has averaged 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 20.0 minutes, while
Jordan Hawkins has posted 2.8 points in 11.4 minutes.
Micah Peavy has chipped in 2.7 points in 12.2 minutes. All three remain risky, deep-league-only options. Jones' next chance to return comes Tuesday against the Lakers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Saddiq Bey (hip) will miss a second straight game Sunday against Miami due to a right hip strain. Bey's absence has opened wing minutes, though the fantasy results have been uneven.
Bryce McGowens has started each of the last four games but is averaging just 6.3 points on volatile shooting across 25.3 minutes, making him a risky streaming option.
Micah Peavy's playing time has fluctuated sharply, limiting his usefulness even in deeper formats. Bey's next chance to return comes Tuesday against the Lakers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (personal) will miss a second straight game Sunday against Denver, with his next chance to return Wednesday versus Orlando. Claxton's absence once again elevates
Day'Ron Sharpe into a high-utility fantasy role. Sharpe started Friday's loss to Washington and delivered 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 30 minutes, continuing his trend as a strong per-minute producer whenever Claxton sits. Sharpe profiles as an automatic short-term stream and viable standard-league option, while
Noah Clowney and
Danny Wolf see modest frontcourt minutes without consistent fantasy floors.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 4, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) will not play Sunday against Orlando due to a right thumb sprain, leaving Indiana short-handed on the wing. With Mathurin sidelined,
Aaron Nesmith profiles as the most reliable fantasy beneficiary after drawing a start last game and logging 29 minutes. Over his last four since returning from injury, Nesmith has averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers, and 1.3 blocks in 25.9 minutes, offering low-end standard-league value.
Johnny Furphy and
Ben Sheppard should see extra run, but their fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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