March 27, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons think that quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be healthy "at some point" during training camp this summer, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. Not only will Penix be coming off a torn ACL, but he'll have his work cut out for him to win the starting QB job as he enters his third NFL season. The Falcons will have an open QB competition this summer between Penix and former Miami Dolphins QB
Tua Tagovailoa, who will have a head start under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. Wolfe says that Tua has a "real chance" to win the job over Penix if he can bounce back from the worst year of his career in 2025. Atlanta's new coaching staff and front office want to give Penix a "kick in the butt, and Wolfe says it's not Penix's job to lose when he's healthy. Along with extreme durability concerns -- Penix has now had three ACL surgeries, dating back to college -- the University of Washington product could open 2026 as a backup. His dynasty/keeper stock is falling quickly.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
March 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (calf) will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced on Friday. The veteran big man will miss an eighth consecutive game on Friday against Washington due to a strained right soleus. Golden State noted that Horford is making "good progress" and has started light on-court workouts in recent days. After Friday night, Horford will miss at least three more games, but he could be available for the final few regular-season matchups. With
Quinten Post (foot) also out,
Draymond Green and
Kristaps Porzingis must carry the frontcourt.
Omer Yurtseven has also entered the rotation and signed a second 10-day contract with the Warriors earlier this week.
--Taavi PailkSource: Golden State Warriors PR
March 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. This will mark his seventh consecutive absence due to a left calf contusion. Krejci was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, so his return doesn't seem to be close. With him out of the rotation, Scott Henderson,
Matisse Thybulle, and
Kris Murray will be the primary bench contributors for the Blazers. Portland's second unit could be in for a fun night, facing a Dallas team that allows the sixth-most field-goal attempts in the league to opposing reserves.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) has once again shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran big man will fill his usual duties as
Donovan Clingan's backup. Portland's big men could have a field day on Friday night, with Dallas allowing the third-most fantasy points in the league to centers. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 18.0 minutes per game in this matchup during the 2025-26 campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Pavin Smith (elbow) is back in the starting lineup after taking batting practice for Friday's contest on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander
Emmet Sheehan, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Smith will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat fifth after he missed the Opening Day loss on Thursday due to elbow soreness. An MRI exam on the 30-year-old left-handed hitter came back negative, allowing him to return to action. Smith is entering his seventh MLB season and has only had double-digit home runs once, back in 2021, when he had 11 homers and 49 RBI in 145 games played. That year was also the only time in six seasons that Smith has played in over 100 games. In 2026, he will compete for playing time between first base and designated hitter, and he's likely to continue to sit against lefties, which will keep his fantasy ceiling limited. Smith has never faced Sheehan in his MLB career.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Steve Gilbert
March 27, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Khris Middleton (illness) won't suit up on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was a very late addition to the injury report due to illness. After a couple of big performances early in his Mavericks career, Middleton has posted fairly underwhelming averages of 11.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 22.3 minutes with the team. Fellow veteran
Klay Thompson may log more action on Friday due to his absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Tre Johnson (foot) is available on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He will return to action after missing three games due to a right foot sprain. Johnson has been quiet this month, posting 11.2 points per game. He has struggled to score efficiently, making only 34.5 percent of his field-goal attempts. Golden State ranks just outside the top 10 in defensive efficiency and limited Johnson to 13 points last week in a 125-117 road win.
Leaky Black and
Jaden Hardy lose fantasy value with Johnson's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Running back
Isiah Pacheco signed a one-year, $1.81 million contract with the Detroit Lions in free agency this year after winning two Super Bowls in his first four NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 27-year-old former seventh-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft out of Rutgers looked like a potential star in the NFL in his first two years in the league, averaging 4.7 yards per carry for 1,765 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in 31 games (24 starts) in 2022 and 2023. He added 57 receptions on 63 targets for 374 yards and two additional touchdowns. The last two years, unfortunately, were injury-riddled disappointments, as he averaged 3.8 yards per tote for 772 yards and only two rushing TD in 20 games (18 starts), adding 31 catches for 180 yards and another receiving TD. In Detroit, he'll essentially replace
David Montgomery as the RB2 behind do-it-all lead back
Jahmyr Gibbs. There's some bounce-back potential if Pacheco is healthy, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect the kind of volume that Montgomery had with the Lions, especially not near the goal line.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Jarace Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. He sustained a head injury in the first quarter and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Kobe Brown started the second half in Walker's place.
Obi Toppin may get more usage as well due to his absence. The two are also likely going to be more involved in Sunday's game against Miami if Walker has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Indiana Pacers
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Tristan Vukcevic (back) will play in Friday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. He missed Wednesday's win over Utah due to a back problem. It wasn't initially clear whether Vukcevic could play on Friday, as he was listed as questionable on the original injury report. With
Alexandre Sarr (toe) also available,
Julian Reese could fall out of the rotation despite posting a massive 26-point, 17-rebound double-double on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Tanner Bibee (shoulder) said he is "doing better" on Friday and threw weighted balls after being pulled from his Opening Day start on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners with right-shoulder inflammation, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Manager
Stephen Vogt noted that the team is proceeding day to day with Bibee to give him "every chance" to make his next scheduled start. It remains to be seen if Bibee will actually make his next start, but at the very least, the 27-year-old should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list to begin the 2026 campaign. Bibee took a no-decision in Seattle on Thursday night, allowing three solo home runs, walking two, and striking out seven in five innings before being pulled with his shoulder injury. If Bibee misses a start or two, the most likely candidate to replace him in Cleveland's starting rotation is left-hander
Logan Allen.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. The French big man has missed two games due to a toe issue. Sarr has been disappointing during the second half of the season, averaging 11.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks since the All-Star break. Still, he could find some joy on Friday night against a Warriors frontcourt that will be without
Al Horford (calf) and
Quinten Post (foot).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-hander
Grayson Rodriguez (arm) has been playing catch in Houston, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day injured list going into his first regular season with the Angels with an official designation of right-shoulder inflammation, but the team is calling it a case of dead arm. The 26-year-old's injury isn't considered serious, so barring a setback, he could make his Angels debut in 2026 before the end of April. Until he's able to rejoin the Angels' starting rotation,
Ryan Johnson will fill in. Rodriguez came up through the Baltimore Orioles' system as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball before making his MLB debut in 2023. He didn't pitch at all in 2025 in his final season in Baltimore due to elbow and lat issues, but he had a 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 259:78 K:BB in 43 starts (238 2/3 innings pitched) his first two years in the Show. Rodriguez is worth stashing in mixed leagues because of the upside still in his arm, but durability has become a major question mark.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
March 27, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota after recently managing a sprain that already cost him multiple games this month. If he sits,
Kevin Huerter and
Ron Holland II could see expanded roles. Huerter is the more appealing fantasy option after posting 22 points, four three-pointers, and one steal in 34 minutes in his last start. Holland contributed seven rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes and is more of a deep-league option.
Javonte Green could also see situational minutes if Detroit remains shorthanded.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will play on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He has received the clearance to play after the team listed Coulibaly as questionable on the initial injury report. Coulibaly has been hot from downtown this month, averaging 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals with 40.4 percent three-point efficiency. Last week, he finished a 125-117 loss to the Warriors with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal, hitting both of his attempts from outside.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota after continuing to manage lingering soreness. If the veteran forward sits,
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green could see expanded roles. Holland posted two points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 19 minutes last game and offers some deep-league rebounding appeal. Green chipped in eight points, two three-pointers, and one steal in 20 minutes but remains a fringe, risky option for managers chasing threes. Harris is worth holding if active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will miss at least two more games, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. He isn't ready to make his comeback on Friday night against Washington and will also miss Sunday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Curry will be re-evaluated next week. Until the former MVP returns to the lineup,
Brandin Podziemski and
Gui Santos will lead the Warriors' offense. His absence has also led to increased playing time for
Pat Spencer,
Gary Payton II, and
Will Richard.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever
Kirby Yates (knee) continues to play catch and said he will throw a bullpen session "sooner than later," according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Yates landed on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 season due to left-knee inflammation, but the 39-year-old veteran might not miss a ton of time early on. With
Ben Joyce (shoulder) and
Robert Stephenson (elbow) also on the shelf, right-hander
Jordan Romano picked up his first save of the year in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Opening Day. Veteran left-hander
Drew Pomeranz could also be in the mix for save opportunities with Yates, Joyce, and Stephenson out. Yates will probably be the first of the trio of injured relievers to return to the Halos, and when he does, it's anyone's guess as to how first-year manager Kurt Suzuki will divvy up save situations. Given the current climate of the Angels' bullpen, Romano deserves a waiver-wire pickup if he's available and you're scrounging for saves already.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
March 27, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (wrist) will be active on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. A wrist issue has kept Clowney sidelined for four games, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available.
Ziaire Williams has had a good stint as a starter during Clowney's absence, but he may find himself back in the second unit on Friday night, which would be a big blow for his fantasy prospects. Clowney's form has faded late in the season, with his average numbers dropping to 10.2 points and 4.0 rebounds this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota after playing through injury tags in recent outings. If he sits,
Paul Reed could move into the starting lineup with
Isaiah Stewart (calf) still out. Reed had eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 14 minutes Thursday and would be a deep league streamer if Duren sits.
Tobias Harris (hip) and
Ausar Thompson (ankle) could also benefit if cleared, with both currently carrying injury tags.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kyle Filipowski (illness) is ready to face
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. He wasn't available on Wednesday against Washington due to illness and was initially listed as probable for Friday's tilt. Filipowski has enjoyed a much larger role late in the season, but his recent performances have been inconsistent. He will face a tough challenge against Jokic on both ends of the floor. Filipowski has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in matchups with the Nuggets this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (calf) will rejoin the action Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers will have the Japanese forward back in the lineup after he missed two games due to right calf injury management. Hachimura's productivity and playing time have noticeably declined since the All-Star break, as he's averaged 8.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game.
Jake LaRavia has seen more time on the floor in the last couple of games and will likely have a lighter workload with Hachimura back in the fold.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte after progressing faster than initially expected from a March injury. If cleared, he would likely reclaim a starting role, which would push
Quentin Grimes back to the bench and cut into
Cameron Payne's minutes. Grimes posted 13 points, six rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in 31 minutes last game and remains a short-term hold if Maxey sits. Maxey carries some risk of a minutes cap if active, but he should be started in most formats if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Jahmai Mashack (ankle, nose) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old is currently banged up, dealing with an ankle sprain and a fractured nose. He will miss a sixth consecutive game after the team initially listed Mashack as doubtful.
Ty Jerome (ankle) also won't play on Friday, so
Javon Small,
Walter Clayton Jr., and
Cam Spencer should see more action in the Grizzlies' backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (knee) will not play Saturday against Detroit, marking just his third absence of the season. His absence should open additional minutes for
Naz Reid and
Kyle Anderson. Reid is the more attractive fantasy target after producing 14 points, 13 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes last game, offering strong category coverage. Anderson added five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 30 minutes and remains a deeper-league utility option.
Julius Randle could also see a slight usage bump while McDaniels and
Anthony Edwards (knee) remain out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Washington Wizards. Following his impressive all-around performance in Wednesday's win over Brooklyn, Melton has a late addition to the injury report on Friday afternoon. After initially listing him as questionable, the Warriors have now ruled Melton out due to left knee injury management. His absence should give players like
Pat Spencer and
Will Richard more work in a fantastic fantasy matchup against the NBA's worst defensive team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (knee) will not play Saturday against Detroit as he continues working toward a return that could come as soon as Monday. His absence keeps extra playmaking opportunities available for
Bones Hyland and
Mike Conley. Hyland finished with eight points and eight assists in 30 minutes off the bench last game and is on the radar for managers needing short-term help in assists. Conley put up six assists, five rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes and remains more of a deep-league fallback for guard depth.
Julius Randle could also continue seeing elevated usage while Edwards remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Rob Dillingham (knee) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dillingham will shed the probable tag and suit up for Friday's contest. The expectation is that Dillingham will play his regular role off the bench. He finished with 12 points and two rebounds across 23 minutes of action on Wednesday. Over the last seven games, Dillingham is averaging 13.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 rebounds across 23.9 minutes per game. He offers some low-end streaming value, but his upside is limited with the Bulls relatively healthy at the guard spot right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) will play on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, it was unclear if he would suit up for the contest after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Doncic has been like a man from another planet in March, averaging 36.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.3 steals. He has recorded at least 30 points in 11 consecutive appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Isaac Okoro (knee) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Okoro is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He made his return to the court after a seven-game absence on Wednesday. Okoro finished with 13 points and two rebounds across 23 minutes of action in that one. The expectation is that he'll have a similar role on Friday. This season, Okoro is averaging 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 26.9 minutes per game. He could offer deep league streaming value, but Okoro can be ignored in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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