January 17, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has decided to rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Porter Jr. is Brooklyn's leading scorer, and without him on the floor, the rest of the starting unit gets to play a larger role on offense. Meanwhile,
Danny Wolf is expected to step into Porter Jr.'s starting role, as he has done in the past. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Williams was only able to play 12 minutes on Friday before exiting due to a sprained right ankle. Another absence would likely mean an extended look for
Dalen Terry and
Jalen Smith in the rotation. When healthy, Williams hasn't been much of an asset, averaging 6.5 points, 1.2 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game. He's too inconsistent at the moment to be trusted in most fantasy formats. Smith is the preferred streaming option with back-to-back double-doubles. He'll once again be a strong streaming choice if Williams is unable to play.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (illness) has been cleared to play on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jovic has been battling an illness, and the team handed him a questionable tag on the injury report earlier in the day. He has now been upgraded to available. Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game this month. On Saturday, the 22-year-old may play a larger role for the Heat, who won't have
Davion Mitchell (shoulder),
Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Jackson has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play for the first time since December 22. He has missed the last 13 games, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Pacers ease him back into action.
Jay Huff figures to remain the starting center, so Jackson will compete for backup minutes with
Tony Bradley and
Micah Potter. Jackson isn't a very attractive streaming option at the moment, but could gain value once he's back to full speed.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe, ribs) won't play in Saturday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami has downgraded Herro from questionable to out, leaving the team without a second starter.
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) also won't play on Saturday night.
Pelle Larsson moved into the starting unit as Mitchell's replacement on Thursday against the Boston Celtics, and
Kasparas Jakucionis could take over Herro's spot on Saturday. However,
Kel'el Ware is also an option to start, having recently enjoyed a long stretch in the starting lineup as Herro's replacement.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. Booker will shed the questionable tag and return to the lineup after missing Thursday's game due to an ankle issue. He was able to participate in shootaround on Saturday and is feeling good enough to suit up. The return of Booker will send
Grayson Allen back to the bench. Allen was strong in his place as he scored 33 points during Thursday's game. He'll lose streaming appeal coming off the bench, but is still worth a look as a streaming choice.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. He'll hope to repeat his heroics from last Sunday, when Edwards made the 104-103 game-winning shot against the Spurs. Overall, he had 23 points in the game, marking a quiet outing compared to his usual standards.
Mike Conley will presumably drop back to the bench on Saturday, while Edwards' return also hurts the fantasy value of
Bones Hyland.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward
Dyson Daniels (ankle) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. He's dealing with a right ankle sprain and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Daniels' absence from the lineup may give
CJ McCollum a starting role.
Luke Kennard is another option to start, while
Vit Krejci could be more involved in the rotation due to Daniels' absence. Daniels will have his first chance to return on Monday versus the Milwaukee Bucks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Hart was a late addition to the injury report due to right ankle soreness, and the Knicks have downgraded him from questionable to out.
Jalen Brunson (ankle) also won't be playing, leaving the team without two starters.
Miles McBride is set to fill in for Brunson, while
Mitchell Robinson could be Hart's replacement in the first unit. At the same time,
Jordan Clarkson,
Tyler Kolek, and
Landry Shamet might see more time on the court.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Knicks initially listed him as questionable due to a right ankle sprain. Brunson will miss a second consecutive game, with his absence giving
Miles McBride another opportunity to start. On Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors, McBride excelled in a starting role, shooting 6-for-12 from downtown to finish with 25 points and six assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (rest) won't play against the Pistons. He had 27 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one block in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran will sit this one out to rest, so fantasy managers can expect to have him back in the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia. In the meantime,
Jarace Walker is the favorite to replace him in the rotation and could be more productive than usual, considering the team won't have
T.J. McConnell (knee),
Andrew Nembhard (back), and
Aaron Nesmith (rest).
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) and forward
Aaron Nesmith (rest) won't play on Saturday against Detroit. The duo each logged over 30 minutes in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans, combining for 31 points. However, they will both take the night off to rest.
Pascal Siakam (rest) and
T.J. McConnell (knee) also won't suit up, so the Pacers might get extra production from players like
Quenton Jackson,
Ben Sheppard, and
Jarace Walker in a difficult matchup with the Pistons, one of the best defensive squads in the NBA.
Jay Huff could also thrive after coming off a 29-point, nine-rebound, two-block, two-steal effort.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus Utah. It will be his second-straight absence. As a result,
Dwight Powell is in line to make another start. The 34-year-old got the start when these clubs met on Thursday, finishing with six points, seven boards, two steals, and two blocks.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should also continue to get some work after amassing 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals from off the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the Utah Jazz. It will be the former Duke Blue Devil's second absence since injuring his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. With Flagg,
Anthony Davis (finger),
Daniel Gafford (ankle), and
D'Angelo Russell (illness) all out, the Mavs should get increased production from
Naji Marshall,
Klay Thompson, and
Max Christie (illness), who is available after missing the last two games, in a meeting with a Jazz team that has struggled defensively all season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Payton Pritchard (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta after being limited to a season-low workload Thursday and now dealing with left ankle soreness. He has been a steady fantasy contributor this season, averaging 16.6 points, 5.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 three-pointers, making any absence notable across formats. If Pritchard sits,
Anfernee Simons is positioned for a larger role after erupting for 39 points last game, with added usage and shot volume boosting his ceiling. Pritchard managers should closely monitor the status, while Simons profiles as a high-upside replacement play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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