February 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) won't play against Boston on Wednesday. Smith will miss his third consecutive contest due to a calf injury. Before his absence, he averaged 13.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game over his last 11 outings (eight starts). Once he returns, the 25-year-old could see an expanded role, particularly with
Nikola Vucevic no longer in the picture. Without Smith, Guershon Yabusele,
Matas Buzelis,
Nick Richards, and
Patrick Williams will continue to anchor the frontcourt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Poeltl will get back on the court for the first time since December 21. Poeltl has been out multiple weeks due to a lower back strain, but will return to the mix during the final game before the All-Star break. The Raptors are expected to have Poeltl on a minutes limit during his first game back on the court. His return should mean reduced roles for
Sandro Mamukelashvili and
Trayce Jackson-Davis in the rotation. Poeltl won't be an ideal DFS option given his expected minutes limit, but fantasy managers in season-long formats can get him active.
--Andy WebbSource: Blake Murphy
February 11, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Due to a sore right hip, he will be unavailable for only the third time this season. Claxton missed a pair of games in early January, and
Day'Ron Sharpe stepped in for him as the starting center. Sharpe will likely return to the first unit on Wednesday, having averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.3 steals in his previous starts this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Dominick Barlow (illness) will be active against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He is back in the mix after missing one game due to illness. Barlow will likely reclaim his starting spot from
Trendon Watford. Despite being a starter for most of the campaign, Barlow hasn't provided much help to fantasy squads. He has averaged 8.9 points and 5.2 rebounds in a starting role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Pete Nance (ankle) will play on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He has shed a questionable tag and is set to provide frontcourt cover off the bench. Nance has enjoyed a good six-game stretch, averaging 10.2 points and 3.7 rebounds in 18.7 minutes. Opposing benches shoot a league-high 48.4 percent against Orlando, giving an excellent opportunity for Nance to build on his recent momentum.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) won't play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old will miss his 11th straight game due to a strained left hamstring. His next chance to return will be after the All-Star breakon Feb. 19 against Toronto.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will also remain sidelined, so
Anfernee Simons and
Jaden Ivey will likely continue to start in the backcourt. There will also be plenty of minutes available off the bench for
Collin Sexton and
Rob Dillingham.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (foot) will miss the first game of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He was a late addition to the injury report due to right foot plantar fasciitis. Rollins' absence could give
Cam Thomas a chance to start, while
Gary Harris is another option. At the same time, there will be more shots available to
Kevin Porter Jr.,
Kyle Kuzma, and
AJ Green.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Veteran catcher
Jacob Stallings has retired from playing baseball and is joining the Pittsburgh Pirates' front office as a baseball operations specialist, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Stallings split the first half of the 2025 season with the Rockies and Orioles, but he elected free agency at the end of July in lieu of being sent outright to Triple-A. He slashed just .134/.195/.168 with a 31% strikeout rate and -7 wRC+ last year, and his defense also took a step backward as he posted -1.4 FRM and -5 FRV. Overall, he finishes his 577-game MLB career with 33 home runs, 77 wRC+, 0.5 FRM, and 9 FRV. The University of North Carolina product will now make the jump to a front office role with the Pirates, who drafted him in 2012 and rostered him through 2021.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jason Mackey
February 11, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (illness) will miss a second straight contest on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Philadelphia ruled him out for the game after initially listing him as questionable due to illness.
Kyle Lowry,
MarJon Beauchamp, and
Dalen Terry could all benefit from Grimes' absence on Wednesday, but they shouldn't be considered as fantasy options. With the All-Star break approaching, Grimes' next chance to return will come on Feb. 19 against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. The 23-year-old will miss his eighth game in a row due to a left hamstring strain and his next chance to return to action is after the All-Star break, Feb. 19 against Toronto.
Tre Jones (hamstring) is also out tonight (hamstring), likely leaving plenty of extra minutes for new Bulls
Anfernee Simons,
Jaden Ivey,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's big matchup with the New York Knicks. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game to manage his right knee injury.
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona are set to fill in for Embiid again. The former is the more attractive fantasy option, as Drummond will likely start at center. As a member of the first unit, Drummond has averaged 8.9 points and 10.8 rebounds this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher
Orion Kerkering (hamstring) has a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Kerkering is "a little behind" as spring training gets underway. While this is certainly a situation worth monitoring, it doesn't sound like Kerkering's injury is too serious, and he should be ready for Opening Day if he doesn't experience any setbacks. The 24-year-old fell out of the closer-by-committee group when Philadelphia acquired
Jhoan Duran last year, but he still posted a solid 3.82 FIP with 9.75 K/9, 4.05 BB/9, and a 42% ground ball rate across 69 appearances (60.0 innings). However, without many save opportunities in his future, he's not a very appealing option in fantasy baseball drafts.
--Andersen PickardSource: Matt Gelb
February 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (quadriceps) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The French forward was initially considered questionable due to a left quadriceps contusion. Risacher has struggled to regain form since returning from a knee injury, averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 21.5 minutes per game this month. However, this stretch includes a strong 18-point, three-block performance against Charlotte on Feb. 7.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays will monitor starting pitcher
Trey Yesavage's workload this season, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Yesavage made his MLB debut last season, ultimately accruing 139.2 innings between the minors and majors (including the postseason). This was a pretty hefty innings total for the young right-hander, especially since 2025 was his first season playing pro baseball. He didn't log any game action in the months after being drafted in 2024. While it may seem like Toronto rushed him to the majors, the results speak for themselves. The right-hander logged 11.9 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 between the regular season and postseason, accruing a 51.9% ground ball rate and 3.19 FIP. It's important to note that Atkins said Yesavage's workload will be "monitored," which means the Jays are keeping close tabs on his usage but might not necessarily restrict his innings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Daniele Franceschi
February 11, 2026
According to NBA writer Justin Russo, Los Angeles Clippers forward
Nicolas Batum (rest) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The 37-year-old did not log any minutes in Tuesday's loss to Houston and will now get the second half of the back-to-back off for maintenance purposes. Batum is averaging 4.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game, so his absence is unlikely to carry much fantasy impact this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Justin Russo
February 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Dyson Daniels (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after Daniels missed Monday's loss to Minnesota with an ankle issue.
CJ McCollum had a big 38-point performance on Monday as Daniels' replacement in the first unit. The veteran is set to land back on the bench for Wednesday's action, but McCollum will still play an important role for the team. Daniels has averaged 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in three matchups with the Hornets this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (knee) has received the green light to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed Monday's loss to Minnesota with a knee problem and was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. With Johnson back,
Asa Newell must settle for a bench role. Johnson has had an extraordinary campaign, saving some of his best performances for the Hornets. In three meetings with Charlotte, Johnson has averaged 34.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.7 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Tanner Houck (elbow) will resume throwing next week in hopes of being ready to rejoin the pitching staff in September, according to Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Houck hasn't pitched in the majors since last May, when he suffered a right flexor pronator strain. He suffered a setback while rehabbing in the minors, and he ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery in August. The right-hander didn't pitch very well when healthy, as he allowed 39 earned runs over 43.2 innings (nine starts). His strikeout rate dropped to a career-low 6.60 K/9 while his home run rate ballooned to 2.06 HR/9. Presumably, the Red Sox hope that his struggles were related to his injury and that he can get back on track when healthy later this year. However, with September as his target return, Houck still has a long recovery ahead of him.
--Andersen PickardSource: Gabrielle Starr
February 11, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (back) will be active against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. He has been cleared to return from a back issue that kept Hauser sidelined on Sunday against the New York Knicks. Hauser's return will likely bump
Baylor Scheierman to the bench, where he won't have any fantasy value. In recent appearances, Hauser has blown hot and cold, shooting only 20 percent from deep this month. As a three-point sniper, Hauser is in a good spot to bounce back on Wednesday, as Chicago allows the eighth-most three-point makes in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (ankle) will play on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Queta has recently been dealing with a right ankle sprain. Even with
Nikola Vucevic in town, Queta has remained Boston's starting center. The two have shared the workload evenly so far. As a much more skilled offensive player, Vucevic has a higher fantasy ceiling, though Queta also has strengths in his game, giving Boston two quality big men.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (illness) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 11.9 minutes per contest in 33 outings this season. Washington's frontcourt could also be without
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, so veteran forward
Anthony Gill may take on more playing time than usual.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was initially considered questionable due to a sore right heel. Fantasy managers have been left frustrated by Coulibaly's recent performances, as he has been very inconsistent. Across February, Coulibaly has shot only 37.5 percent from the field, averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. He could have trouble meeting fantasy expectations again on Wednesday against a surging Cavaliers squad.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Roman Anthony is projected to bat leadoff and rotate between right field and designated hitter this season, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Specifically, Cotillo posted on X that manager Alex Cora "seems to like Anthony leading off." The talented outfielder made his presence felt right away upon debuting last year. Over 71 games in the majors, he slashed .292/.396/.463 with eight home runs, a 13.2% walk rate, a 27.7% strikeout rate, and 140 wRC+. More than 42% of his at-bats came out of the leadoff spot last year, and he ultimately posted a 1.003 OPS in the No. 1 hole. He is a talented, pure hitter with the ability to tap into additional power as his career progresses. He was also solid defensively with 6 OAA and 4 FRV between left field and right field last year. We expect him to play more left and less right in 2026, with
Ceddanne Rafaela in center field and
Wilyer Abreu in right.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Cotillo
February 11, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are interviewing four in-house candidates -- quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, passing-game coordinator Jake Peetz, assistant offensive-line coach Justin Outten, and tight ends coach Mack Brown -- on Thursday and Friday for their offensive-coordinator job, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. It's unclear if the Seahawks have any external candidates for the job as they look to replace Klint Kubiak, who left after winning Super Bowl LX to serve as the new head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. Janocko was with Kubiak in New Orleans as well, so there's a good chance he'll follow Kubiak to Vegas. He has also coached with the Buccaneers, Vikings, and Bears. Peetz has a wealth of experience with six different NFL teams, and he's the only one of the four names with previous OC experience in 2021 at LSU.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox shortstop
Trevor Story could bat second after manager Alex Cora said that he "earned the right" to hit at the top of the order, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Story's 2025 season was refreshing, as he improved his production at the plate while staying healthy for 157 games. He ultimately slashed .263/.308/.433 with 25 home runs, 31 stolen bases, a 5.0% walk rate, a 26.9% strikeout rate, and 101 wRC+. Last year represented his best power surge since 2019, but his walk rate dropped to a new career-low, and he continued to struggle with strikeouts. That's not great for a prospective No. 2 hitter, but Cora seems committed to putting the veteran infielder near the top of the lineup. Cotillo speculates that
Roman Anthony could lead off, followed by Story in the No. 2 hole.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Cotillo
February 11, 2026
Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies have told outfielder
Nick Castellanos not to report to the team's spring training complex this week, league sources told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Castellanos doesn't even have a locker in the team's spring training clubhouse, and a resolution -- either through a trade or release -- is expected to come in the next two days. The declining 33-year-old outfielder is scheduled to make $20 million this year in the final year of the five-year, $100 million contract he signed with the team back in March of 2022, but the Phillies are ready to move on. Castellanos slashed a very mediocre .250/.294/.400 with a .694 OPS, 17 home runs, 72 RBI, 72 runs scored, and four steals in 547 regular-season at-bats in 2025. His hard-hit rate has fallen for three straight seasons, and on top of his declining offensive profile, he's one of the worst defensive outfielders.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
February 11, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs are releasing fourth-year forward
Jeremy Sochan, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 22-year-old had completely fallen out of San Antonio's rotation this season, averaging just over four points per game, despite averaging double-digits in his first three years. Charania notes that the Spurs attempted to find a trade for Sochan before the deadline, but couldn't come to any agreement. Sochan will be free to sign with any other team once his release is official.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 11, 2026
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (toe) will sit out the team's final game before the NBA All-Star break on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be the fourth consecutive game that Anunoby has been sidelined. Veteran
Landry Shamet has been starting in Anunoby's place the last two games, scoring three and 17 points. He'll likely pick up another start against the 76ers, with
Mohamed Diawara and
Jose Alvarado rounding out the rotation.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Indiana Pacers are sitting a handful of rotation players on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Starters
Pascal Siakam (hamstring),
Andrew Nembhard (injury management), and
Aaron Nesmith (back) have all been ruled out. Reserve guard
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also won't play. Center
Micah Potter (ankle) and forward
Jarace Walker (illness) are questionable. The lengthy injury report comes on the second night of a back-to-back after Indiana's overtime win over the Knicks on Tuesday. With 14 games on the NBA slate, it's unlikely that any Indiana player who is shoved into the starting lineup will be stream-worthy.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (ankle) is off the injury report and will play Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 22-year-old sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Washington's last game versus the Miami Heat and did not return. George is enjoying a much-improved second professional season, although his play has slipped lately. He's averaging 8.7 points, two rebounds, and 2.7 assists in February, compared to season-long averages of 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Fellow Washington forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is also available for the Wizards tonight.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
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