March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has ruled him out after initially handing him a doubtful tag on the injury report. Memphis is set to have only eight players available for the contest, so players like
Walter Clayton Jr.,
Jahmai Mashack, and
Rayan Rupert should see plenty of time on the court. Coward could return to action on Tuesday for the second leg of a back-to-back against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. This isn't unexpected, as the team had listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. With
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) also missing for the Thunder,
Jaylin Williams is set to have a massive role in the frontcourt.
Kenrich Williams is likely to have an increased workload as well. Meanwhile,
Isaiah Joe could remain in the starting lineup after taking Holmgren's place on Saturday against Golden State and producing a good 18-point outing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
According to Ben Anderson of KSL News, Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors due to an illness. Bailey's next chance to suit up is Wednesday against the Knicks. The 19-year-old rookie is averaging 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 57 games this season.
Brice Sensabaugh will likely take on extra work and is an excellent streaming option for fantasy managers during tonight's clash. On Saturday against Milwaukee, Sensabaugh finished with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Ben Anderson
March 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) will play in Monday's tasty matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The first-year All-Star injured his left ankle last week and was initially considered questionable for Monday's game. Murray struggled in his first meeting with the defending champions this season but had an outstanding game against them a couple of weeks ago. In a shootout with
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray finished with 39 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in a 127-121 overtime loss on Feb. 27.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Cameron Payne will join the starting lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, filling in for
Tyrese Maxey (finger). This will be Payne's first start of the season. With
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Paul George (suspension), and
VJ Edgecombe (back) also out, Payne should play an important role on the offensive end.
Quentin Grimes and
Kelly Oubre Jr. are also expected to get plenty of scoring opportunities for the short-handed 76ers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
March 9, 2026
According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, head coach JJ Redick said forward
LeBron James (elbow, foot) didn't practice on Monday but is still considered day-to-day. James has missed two straight games due to a left elbow contusion and arthritis in his left foot, and could also miss Tuesday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. If he doesn't suit up,
Rui Hachimura will likely start again, while
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Jake LaRavia could also see additional minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Trudell
March 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will be active on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year-old was listed as probable on the initial injury report after he returned from an ankle injury on Sunday against Boston. Wade took
Jarrett Allen's (knee) spot in the first unit, contributing seven points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. He will remain part of the starting lineup against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man hurt his right knee last week, and it's unclear when he can return from the injury. With Allen out on Sunday against Boston,
Evan Mobley shifted to center, and
Dean Wade filled the void in the starting lineup. Cleveland has named an unchanged starting five for Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. On a positive note, Edgecome participated in the pregame shootaround, which suggests he could be ready to return from his back injury soon. His next chance for a comeback will be a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Quentin Grimes has taken on a bigger role during Edgecombe's absence, and his importance to the team will increase further on Monday night, with
Tyrese Maxey (finger) out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (ankle) will miss his fourth consecutive contest on Monday against the Utah Jazz due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return is on Tuesday night against the Bulls.
Seth Curry (back) is set to return, so he could take on some extra playing time while Ricard is out, but he isn't expected to make an impact fantasy-wise during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Seth Curry (back) is set to suit up against the Utah Jazz on Monday evening. The 35-year-old veteran has been dealing with sciatic nerve irritation and has appeared in only two games this season. Curry's minutes will likely be limited in his return, and it remains unclear if he will have a consistent role in the Warriors' rotation moving forward.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The 27-year-old big man will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back due to left ankle injury management. Robinson finished with four points, four rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers. With Robinson sidelined,
Ariel Hukporti will move up the depth chart as the backup behind starting center
Karl-Anthony Towns.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (hip) is unavailable to suit up on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran will miss his second straight game due to a bruised left hip. OKC will have
Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) back after missing 20 games, so he will help cover while Caruso is out.
Isaiah Joe,
Aaron Wiggins, and
Cason Wallace will also be in line to receive extra minutes during tonight's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, a condition he's been dealing with most of this campaign. The Nets are being cautious with the 20-year-old rookie guard in hopes that he is fully recovered and ready to go for next season. Through 52 appearances this year, he posted averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers across 25.2 minutes per game. With Demin unavailable,
Nolan Traore,
Terance Mann, and
Ziaire Williams could take on heavier workloads for the forseeable future.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Nets due to soreness in his right thumb. The former lottery pick logged 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks, and three three-pointers across 26 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Clippers before the issue surfaced. Memphis is already thin due to injuries, so
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
GG Jackson II could absorb additional frontcourt minutes. Prosper produced 11 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes last game, while Jackson added 14 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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