March 18, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
GG Jackson II (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has removed Jackson II from the injury report after he missed some time due to a sore right foot. Jackson II's return will push
Rayan Rupert back to the bench. After a tough night against Chicago on Monday, Rupert's fantasy value takes a further hit with a return to bench duties. Jackson II has been a solid option for fantasy managers since the All-Star break, averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ty Jerome (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report, indicating he is available for action on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jerome has been in and out of the lineup since the All-Star break and missed Monday's loss to Chicago due to a shoulder contusion. Even when available, Jerome has averaged only 22.2 minutes per game. Nevertheless, he offers plenty of fantasy value, posting averages of 20.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. As a result of Jerome's return,
Rayan Rupert and
Jahmai Mashack (ankle) will have significantly smaller roles.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He sustained a concussion last week and could sit out a second straight game. With nothing left to play for the Jazz, Bailey was gearing up for a big finish to the season, but the concussion has been a setback for him. Bailey's absence on Wednesday night could lead to another start for
Andersson Garcia, who posted three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 43 minutes on Sunday against Sacramento.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old sophomore hurt his right knee on Sunday against Sacramento and didn't finish the contest. Fortunately, Collier avoided a serious injury and should make his 19th start of the campaign in Wednesday's contest. As a starter, he is averaging 15.7 points, 8.4 assists, and 1.5 steals this season. Collier draws a favorable matchup on Wednesday night, as Minnesota ranks 11th in fantasy points allowed to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Cavalier produced a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Monday's loss to San Antonio, but he continues to manage a toe injury and appears likely to sit out one game during the team's upcoming back-to-back set.
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is also questionable for Wednesday's game, and
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) is out, so the rest of the group may need to step up on the offensive end.
John Collins,
Derrick Jones Jr., and
Kris Dunn could all get extra touches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sprained his left ankle in Saturday's loss to Sacramento and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with San Antonio. The team announced that Leonard is considered day-to-day. Leonard apparently isn't dealing with a severe sprain, but his absence might extend beyond just one game. On Monday night,
John Collins took Leonard's spot in the starting lineup, finishing with 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Jordan Miller, who tallied 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists off the bench, also benefits from Leonard's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder after missing three straight contests. If he remains out,
Danny Wolf could continue seeing expanded run after posting eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 24 minutes as a starter last game.
Ziaire Williams also played 20 minutes with seven points and two steals and could be a deep-league option for defensive stats. Porter's absence would keep extra usage available for Williams and Wolf, while
Jalen Wilson and
Josh Minott remain deeper rotation fliers if minutes open.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers after missing the previous contest. If he remains out, rookie guard
Jeremiah Fears could continue seeing meaningful minutes after posting 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes off the bench last game. Fears could be worth a look in deeper leagues for assists and scoring if Murray misses another game.
Trey Murphy III and
Zion Williamson may also handle more playmaking duties. Murray should remain rostered in most formats, though managers should monitor his pregame status.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (back) is off the injury report and expected to return Wednesday against the Lakers after missing two games. Sengun has averaged 17.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.9 minutes over his last five appearances and should immediately resume his starting role. His return pushes
Clint Capela back into a reserve role and limits his streaming appeal. Sengun remains a must-start option for points and assists from the center spot, while
Kevin Durant and
Amen Thompson may see slightly less playmaking responsibility.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center
Luke Kornet (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento after sitting out the previous contest. Kornet has averaged 5.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes over his last five games, offering modest value in deeper formats for rebounds and occasional blocks. His return should bring some stability to the backup center minutes behind
Victor Wembanyama and may slightly cut into
Mason Plumlee's playing time. Kornet remains a low-upside option, though he can help as a deep-league filler when extra size stats are needed.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento after missing two games with a right calf contusion. The rookie should reclaim a steady bench role after posting 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 24 minutes in his last appearance. His return could trim minutes for
Carter Bryant and potentially push
Jordan McLaughlin out of the rotation. Harper offers deep-league appeal for assists and balanced production, though his fantasy ceiling remains modest behind De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle in the guard rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes will enter the starting lineup Tuesday with
Devin Vassell (ankle) sidelined. Barnes has shown modest upside in previous starts, including a 19-point outing with five three-pointers in 35 minutes earlier this season, giving him some deep-league appeal for threes and points. His value remains matchup dependent, but the increased minutes help his streaming case.
Julian Champagnie and
Keldon Johnson could also see slightly larger roles, while Barnes remains a low-priority option outside deeper category formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tom Orsborn
March 17, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Spurs, marking his fourth straight absence due to a right ankle sprain.
Daeqwon Plowden should continue seeing an extended run after logging 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 31 minutes last game, making him a viable deep-league streamer for steals and threes.
Russell Westbrook and
DeMar DeRozan should continue handling most of the backcourt usage, while
Nique Clifford could also maintain a stable role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss the team's three-game road trip as he continues treatment, with a chance to return early next week. His absence should keep
John Collins and
Derrick Jones Jr. in steady roles. Collins finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 26 minutes last game and offers short-term value for rebounds and scoring. Jones chipped in 10 points with two threes and a block in 24 minutes and can help in threes and defensive stats. Mathurin is still worth holding if you have the bench space.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tomer Azarly
March 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (back) will not return to Tuesday's game against Washington after experiencing back spasms in the opening minutes, finishing with six points, two rebounds, and one steal in five minutes. His absence should open short-term opportunities for
Marcus Sasser and
Caris LeVert, with Sasser offering scoring and assists upside in deeper leagues.
Daniss Jenkins could also see extra run as a speculative deep-league option. Cunningham should be considered day-to-day, while
Jalen Duren and
Tobias Harris may also take on more offensive responsibility if he misses more time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Pistons PR
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