March 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Buzelis will shed the questionable tag and return to the mix after missing Thursday's game due to an ankle issue. The second-year forward has been on a nice run lately. Over the last five games, Buzelis is averaging 19.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 29.4 minutes per game. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Buzellis active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Avdija will be on a minutes restriction after missing six games due to a lower back injury. It's unclear how much Avdija will play, but his return is good news for Portland and fantasy managers alike. With Avdija back,
Scoot Henderson will probably have to settle for a bench role. This might actually be beneficial for the young guard, as Henderson has struggled in recent games as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: Danny Marang
March 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell is set to return following a 20-game absence due to an abdominal strain and sprained left ankle. He's expected to operate under a minutes limit, given Mitchell hasn't played since mid-January. His return to the rotation should mean reduced roles for
Jared McCain,
Isaiah Joe, and
Cason Wallace. Mitchell could be worth snagging for the fantasy playoffs, but it'll likely take him a few games to ramp up.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Orlando Magic. Initially, he was listed as questionable for the game due to a back injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will also depart the lineup on Sunday, and
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) remains out, leaving Milwaukee short-handed for this contest. As a result,
Bobby Portis,
Ryan Rollins, and
Cam Thomas will be expected to do most of the work on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder have already ruled out
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) for the game and may also be without Holmgren, who is battling the flu. With the two big men sidelined,
Jaylin Williams and
Isaiah Joe started on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Both performed well and are likely to keep their spots in the first unit if Holmgren is ruled out. In the absence of Holmgren and Hartenstein,
Kenrich Williams and
Aaron Wiggins have also seen an uptick in playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a left calf contusion. With
Chet Holmgren (illness) questionable,
Jaylin Williams could once again have a heavy workload as a starter in the frontcourt. The 23-year-old has averaged 10.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 blocks in the starting unit this season.
Kenrich Williams and
Aaron Wiggins could also be more involved in the action.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Demin will miss his fifth game in a row due to a lingering foot injury. He continues to be ruled out a full day in advance, which doesn't bode well for his game status on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for another update, but Demin should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game.
Nolan Traore,
Terance Mann, and
Ziaire Williams should all see increased roles while Demin is out. Both Mann and Williams are worth looking at as streaming options while Demin is sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's fascinating matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray sprained his left ankle on Friday night against the Knicks, playing only 18 minutes. Fortunately, he appears to have avoided a major injury, but the Canadian star may still have to miss some time.
Julian Strawther started the second half in Murray's place against the Knicks. Considering Strawther failed to make a significant impact, the Nuggets could consider starting
Tyus Jones on Monday if Murray can't play. There would also be additional minutes available for
Bruce Brown and
Tim Hardaway Jr.--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter will take a seat for the front end of this back-to-back set. The expectation is that he'll return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Without Porter available,
Danny Wolf,
Ziaire Williams, and
Ochai Agbaji are all candidates to see increased playing time. Among the three, Williams is the best streaming option without Porter on the court. He finished with 23 points, four rebounds, and knocked down five three-pointers during Friday's contest. He's worth a look in deep leagues at the minimum, while Porter is out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie has missed a pair of games with a back problem, but he could be back in action on Monday night. The 76ers could certainly need some help after losing
Tyrese Maxey (finger) to injury this weekend. Philadelphia also remains without
Joel Embiid (oblique) and
Paul George (suspension). Due to the injury situation, Edgecombe could play a very important role in Monday's contest if he returns. If he can't make it back,
Quentin Grimes will continue to have additional fantasy value as his replacement in the starting lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Isaac will miss his third straight game due to left knee soreness. Given his injury history, it's not shocking to see the Magic being extremely cautious with Isaac. His absence from the rotation should mean more minutes for
Noah Penda,
Tristan da Silva, and possibly
Goga Bitadze. Penda has been mostly quiet since being recalled from the G-League earlier this month. He's a decent dynasty stash, but isn't consistent enough to warrant streaming in most formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Orlando Magic
March 8, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (back) won't play on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He injured his back in Saturday's loss to Minnesota and has been ruled out for Sunday's action after initially being considered questionable.
Tristan da Silva is set to rejoin the starting lineup in Black's absence, while
Jevon Carter may see increased minutes off the bench. This season, da Silva has averaged 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in 20 starts.
--Taavi PailkSource: Orlando Magic
March 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
DeMar DeRozan (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was absent from the initial injury report, but he must've picked up an illness throughout the day. Fantasy managers should consider DeRozan as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. His absence should open up playing time for
Nique Clifford,
Daeqwon Plowden, and
Doug McDermott. Among the three, Clifford is likely going to be the most useful streaming option. He figures to have a sizable role on Sunday and is worth starting while DeRozan is out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring) will be limited to 16-20 minutes on Sunday against New Orleans, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. The French big man has missed 10 games due to a right hamstring strain, and the team will monitor his workload to prevent the risk of reinjury. Sarr has averaged 28.2 minutes per game for the season, posting 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 blocks.
Julian Reese, who nearly recorded a 20-20 game on Thursday against Utah, should continue to see significant playing time while Sarr remains on a minutes restriction, boosting his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Josh Robbins
March 8, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. He is dealing with a knee issue and has given up his spot in the starting lineup to
Ryan Rollins. Since returning to the first unit, Rollins has posted back-to-back double-doubles. He missed a triple-double by just two assists in Saturday's win over Utah. On Sunday, Rollins is expected to carry a huge offensive load, as the Bucks will also be without the services of
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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