March 12, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Brooklyn's leading scorer has sustained a right ankle sprain. Porter Jr.'s earlier absences this season have given
Danny Wolf an opportunity to join the starting lineup. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks as a starter.
Jalen Wilson and
Chaney Johnson are also players who could have increased roles due to Porter Jr.'s absence. Additionally, players like
Noah Clowney, Nicholas Claxton, and
Drake Powell may receive more offensive touches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Thursday's contest against the Miami Heat. Porter Jr. has missed four games due to right knee synovitis, and the team has immediately ruled him out each time. The fact that he's listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Thursday is a sign that Porter Jr. has made progress and might be ready to return to the court. With Porter Jr.'s return,
Ryan Rollins is in danger of landing back on the bench. However, Rollins will continue to have a significant role in the rotation. When it comes to playing time, Porter Jr.'s addition to the lineup could affect
Ousmane Dieng the most.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. After shaking off a rib injury, Herro is dealing with a sore left quadriceps and exited the lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. In his absence,
Kasparas Jakucionis received the starting nod, contributing five points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block in 30 minutes. With
Andrew Wiggins (toe) and
Norman Powell (groin) also out, Miami's offense centered around
Bam Adebayo, who had a historic 83-point outing. Due to the injury situation, players like
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Pelle Larsson are also positioned to play larger roles on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) might miss Thursday's showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder after the team listed him as questionable for the game. White has been part of the Celtics lineup in all but two games this season, but a right knee contusion might force him to sit out Thursday. With
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) also questionable,
Jaylen Brown and
Payton Pritchard (neck) may have a very heavy offensive workload. At the same time,
Baylor Scheierman, Huge Gonzalez, and
Sam Hauser will be candidates for more playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 12, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After recovering from a torn Achilles, Tatum made his season debut last week and has played in three consecutive games. While Thursday's matchup isn't part of a back-to-back, it seems Boston could sit Tatum to manage his workload. In each of his first three appearances, Tatum has logged 27 minutes, averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
Sam Hauser,
Baylor Scheierman, and
Hugo Gonzalez could have larger roles without Tatum, especially if
Derrick White (knee) also misses Thursday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after missing the past three contests. If the 41-year-old returns,
Rui Hachimura would likely shift back to a reserve role, while
Jake LaRavia could see his minutes trimmed. Hachimura logged nine points in 25 minutes as a starter last game, while LaRavia produced eight points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals in a similar workload off the bench. James remains a must-start if active, while
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves would continue to anchor the offense regardless.
--Brian DailisanSource: Daniel Starkand
March 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers after appearing on the injury report with a right ankle sprain. The second-year forward is expected to play after erupting for a career-high 41 points with five three-pointers, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks across 45 minutes in his last outing. Buzelis should continue to see strong usage if active, especially with
Isaac Okoro (knee) and
Patrick Williams (ankle) questionable. He profiles as a strong hold, while
Josh Giddey (ankle) and
Tre Jones remain key facilitators in Chicago's offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Sacramento after being added late to the injury report. The rookie big man continues to operate as a backup behind
Moussa Diabate, which limits his fantasy ceiling despite flashes of efficiency. Kalkbrenner posted 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 17 minutes during his last appearance and remains a blocks streamer in deeper formats. His role remains capped off the bench, while Diabate should continue to control most center minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
March 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against the Lakers and is expected to play through a minor right ankle sprain. The 23-year-old has been rolling lately, averaging 17.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 11.0 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers across his last five games while logging 34 minutes per contest. As long as he is active, Giddey remains a must-start player in all formats due to his triple-double upside.
Tre Jones,
Matas Buzelis (ankle), if active, and
Collin Sexton (lower leg), if available, could see more playmaking chances if any setback occurs, though Giddey should continue to handle primary creation duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Boston, marking his third straight absence due to a left calf contusion. His next opportunity to return comes Sunday versus Minnesota.
Jaylin Williams should continue to see meaningful minutes in the frontcourt, though his upside may be slightly capped with
Chet Holmgren back. Williams erupted for 29 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks across 40 minutes in his last outing and remains a viable deep-league streamer.
Kenrich Williams may also see a modest run, but Holmgren remains the biggest beneficiary.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) is off the injury report and expected to return Thursday against Boston after missing two games. Holmgren has been productive when available, averaging 16.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks over his last five appearances while playing about 31 minutes. His return should push
Jaylin Williams back into a reserve role and reduce the minutes available for
Kenrich Williams.
Jaylin Williams could still have some deep-league value with
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, but Holmgren resumes must-start status in all fantasy formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah after initially being listed as doubtful due to left knee soreness. His absence should open extra wing minutes, with
Landry Shamet logging nine points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes last game, while
Mohamed Diawara added five points, four rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes.
Jose Alvarado and
Jordan Clarkson may also see situational run, though their roles remain unclear. Shamet profiles as a possible deep-league streamer for threes, while the rest remain risky fringe options due to uncertain minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Stefan Bondy
March 11, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to right ankle soreness. The 22-year-old has been a fixture in the lineup since January, so any absence would be notable for fantasy managers. If he sits,
Luke Kornet could move into a larger role after logging 11 minutes with four points, three rebounds, and two assists in the last game. Wembanyama remains a must-start if active, while Kornet would profile as a deep-league streamer for blocks and rebounds.
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle could also see slight usage bumps if Wembanyama is ruled out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Weiss
March 11, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks and is expected to remain in the starting lineup. The second-year guard played through the same issue Monday, finishing with 15 points, two assists, and one three-pointer in 24 minutes, and could again see a slightly managed workload. If his minutes stay in check,
Isaiah Collier could continue seeing meaningful run off the bench. George still carries standard-league value for his scoring and usage, while Collier remains a viable deeper-league option for assists and guard depth.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans after missing Tuesday's contest. The 30-year-old is expected to return to the starting lineup, which should push
Sandro Mamukelashvili back into a reserve role. Poeltl has been providing steady category production, averaging 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.4 steals across his last five games while playing 28.6 minutes. Poeltl's return reinforces Toronto's frontcourt, while Mamukelashvili's streaming value takes a hit.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vivek Jacob
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