January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas after missing two straight contests while progressing through the league's concussion protocol. If Smith remains out,
Lachlan Olbrich is expected to handle backup center duties behind
Nikola Vucevic, with
Zach Collins (toe) still sidelined. Olbrich logged 16 minutes last game, posting two points and five rebounds. The role offers limited fantasy upside. Vucevic continues to shoulder heavy frontcourt usage, while Smith remains a cautious hold until cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Charlotte, missing a second straight contest with a left hip flexor strain. His absence opens additional wing minutes and usage.
Brice Sensabaugh continues to benefit but has delivered modest returns, averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 three-pointers in 31.0 minutes over his last seven games. With
Lauri Markkanen (rest) also sidelined, Sensabaugh remains a low-end streamer, while
Svi Mykhailiuk gains situational depth appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) will miss Saturday's game against Miami, extending his absence to 10 games as he continues through the league's concussion protocol. The Pacers' center rotation has been fluid, creating uneven fantasy value.
Jay Huff has recently regained momentum, averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.8 three-pointers over his last four games in 22.9 minutes, after
Micah Potter briefly flashed earlier. Still, the shifting minutes make Huff a risky streamer. Potter and
Tony Bradley remain watchlist options only.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Mike Conley (rest) will sit out Saturday against Cleveland, with his next chance to play Sunday versus San Antonio. The rest day opens short-term value in Minnesota's backcourt.
Bones Hyland should see a usage bump after contributing during Conley's last absence, averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 three-pointers in 22.5 minutes. Second-year guard
Rob Dillingham could also enter the rotation. Hyland gains streamer appeal, especially if
Anthony Edwards (foot) or
Julius Randle (thumb) are limited.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (illness) won't be available on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. An illness limited Williams to nine minutes on Thursday against the Utah Jazz, and he will now sit out the entire game on Saturday to give his body a chance to recover. With Williams out,
Ryan Nembhard and
Klay Thompson are likely to be more involved in the rotation on Saturday night. Thompson matched his season high with 23 points on Thursday, entering the weekend with positive momentum.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) will be absent for a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. He has landed on the shelf with a right ankle sprain and will get his next opportunity to return on Monday night in a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets.
Naji Marshall is likely to keep his starting spot on Saturday and deserves fantasy attention. He is averaging 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in a starting role this campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot/sciatica) will play on Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA's all-time leading scorer has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and has now officially been listed as available for the game. James will return from a one-game absence, and as a result,
Jarred Vanderbilt must likely settle for a bench role on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team listed him as questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Nembhard couldn't play on Thursday versus the Charlotte Hornets due to a sore lower back.
Quenton Jackson started in his place, while
T.J. McConnell and
Ben Sheppard saw more action off the bench. McConnell had by far the best game of the trio, producing 23 points with four rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. If Nembhard remains out on Saturday, McConnell will be an appealing fantasy target in a matchup against a team that gives up the fifth-most fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (toe) is considered questionable for a meeting with the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Bosnian big man could miss a second consecutive game with a toe injury.
Kevin Love, who had 10 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, is looking at a second straight start if Nurkic isn't healthy enough to return.
Kyle Filipowski would also have a more meaningful role to play, especially with
Lauri Markkanen (rest) out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is listed as probable for Saturday's contest against the Utah Jazz. This is a sign that the rookie big man is ready to end a 10-game absence. He departed the lineup before the holidays due to a left elbow sprain. Kalkbrenner's return would mark the end of
Moussa Diabate's run as a starter. Meanwhile,
PJ Hall could fall out of the rotation. Kalkbrenner has chosen a good spot for his return, as Utah has some of the weakest defensive numbers in the league against opposing centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Bruce Brown (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday's encounter with the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran swingman is ready to play despite dealing with inflammation in his right knee. Brown had a busy night as a starter on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he will come off the bench on Friday night, limiting his fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is active against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Denver upgraded his status from probable to available ahead of tip-off. Gordon has averaged 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 22.5 minutes since returning from a hamstring injury. He has been used off the bench since his comeback, and Gordon will remain part of the second unit on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) will suit up for Friday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. The team upgraded Braun's status from probable to available. This will be Braun's third game since his return from an ankle injury. His first couple of efforts since the injury have been underwhelming, as the 24-year-old has averaged 4.0 points and 3.5 rebounds. On Friday, Braun could have a more prominent role on offense, with
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) joining
Nikola Jokic (knee) on the shelf.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Spencer Jones (ankle, illness) will not play on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. He's dealing with inflammation in his right ankle and an illness. Jones has been a regular starter for Denver since late November. The team has several options to replace him in the starting unit, including
Aaron Gordon,
Tim Hardaway Jr., and
Bruce Brown (knee), who has shaken off a questionable tag.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The star guard was initially on the injury report as probable with a left ankle injury. However, he was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day due to illness, and the team has now ruled him out.
Jalen Pickett recently had a big game against the Philadelphia 76ers as Murray's replacement in the starting unit, and he will likely play a larger role again on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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