January 16, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) is probable for Saturday's clash against the Washington Wizards. Despite dealing with an ankle sprain and an illness, Murray has posted back-to-back 30-point games and is expected to make a third consecutive appearance on Saturday. Washington allows the second-most fantasy points to point guards, so this could be another special outing for Murray. Should Murray have a setback and miss Saturday's game,
Jalen Pickett would become a more appealing fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end
Jake Tonges will be a legitimate top-five TE option for fantasy managers in playoff leagues for the Divisional Round on Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks, following
George Kittle's torn Achilles tendon in the Wild-Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The last time Kittle sat out with an injury on Dec. 28 in the win over the Chicago Bears, Tonges had seven catches on nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown. He also had seven grabs on a season-high 11 targets for 41 yards and a score back in the Oct. 2 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams when Kittle was out due to injury. The Niners will be facing a stout Seattle defense that held them to just three points in the Week 18 regular-season finale, but their D did allow the 11th-most half-PPR fantasy points per game to TEs during the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 16, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (illness) is in danger of missing Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. The 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year is battling an illness, which could force him out of the lineup for the first time since Dec. 8. Castle just notched his seventh double-double of the season, building on his impressive rookie year with a strong sophomore campaign. If Castle is unavailable against Minnesota,
Dylan Harper and
Lindy Waters III are likely to see increased playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum split time more evenly with backfield mate
Kyren Williams down the stretch of the regular season, and that near-even timeshare continued in the Wild-Card win over the Carolina Panthers last Saturday. Corum had 11 carries for 45 yards and added two catches on two targets for 13 yards. Meanwhile, Williams had 15 total touches. The 25-year-old Michigan product has had double-digit carries in five of his last six games, and even if Williams is the lead back on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the hosting Chicago Bears, Corum should see enough of a role to make him a low-end starting RB option for fantasy managers in playoff leagues. Expected inclement weather in Chicago could also force both teams to run the ball more, which would lead to more work for Corum. During the regular season, the Bears' defense allowed the 10th-most rushing yards (1,772).
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 16, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Keon Ellis (knee) won't be in action on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Ellis was a late addition to the injury report due to a knee problem, and the team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. It has been a frustrating season for Ellis, who has had an inconsistent role with the Kings. After logging 20-plus minutes regularly at the start of the month, Ellis was limited to only five minutes in Wednesday's win over the New York Knicks.
Dennis Schroder is set to return from his suspension on Friday and will take Ellis's spot in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
New England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry showed up on this week's injury report with a knee injury, but he was ultimately cleared and shouldn't have any limitations in Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans. Henry finished the regular season as the second-leading receiver for the Patriots with 87 receptions for 768 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns in 17 games. The 31-year-old veteran has developed a nice chemistry with second-year quarterback
Drake Maye. Henry has cleared 50 receiving yards in each of the last two games and has scored in three of the last four contests, including last week's Wild-Card win over his former team, the Los Angeles Chargers. The Patriots head into the Divisional Round with a matchup against the top-ranked Texans' defense, though, and could find it difficult to move the ball consistently. The poor matchup makes Henry a midrange TE for fantasy playoff lineups this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 16, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially, there was hope Eason could return from a three-game absence when the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Unfortunately, he will miss at least one more game with a right ankle sprain, as Houston has now officially ruled him out.
Josh Okogie has a larger role without Eason, but he hasn't been a productive fantasy contributor. Eason's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Deni Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Avdija is having a big season, but unfortunately, he injured his back in a recent game against the New York Knicks. He is now likely to sit out a third consecutive game.
Sidy Cissoko has been starting during Avdija's absence, but he faces extra competition for playing time after
Jerami Grant returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. While Grant made his comeback in a bench role, he could be an option to start sooner rather than later. Players like Grant,
Jrue Holiday, and
Shaedon Sharpe have more offensive usage with Avdija out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) has landed on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Saturday's favorable fantasy matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Only five teams have allowed more fantasy points to centers than the Trail Blazers, but Ayton may have to sit this one out due to a sore left knee.
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is also questionable for the game, meaning
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme could be the Lakers' lone natural options at center. The team may also turn to
Rui Hachimura and
Jarred Vanderbilt to fill out some of the minutes at the five position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. The NBA's leading scorer is dealing with soreness in his left groin and will sit out at least one game. This is the front end of a back-to-back for the Lakers, so it's possible Doncic is simply getting some time off to rest.
LeBron James' offensive usage will increase on Saturday, and
Deandre Ayton (knee) may also get more scoring opportunities if he shakes off a questionable tag.
Kobe Bufkin and
Gabe Vincent are the prime candidates to fill in for Doncic in the starting unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) has been officially listed as available for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Reports of Sabonis' return began circulating earlier this week, and the team listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Sabonis hasn't played since Nov. 16, so he could have a limited workload against Washington. Even so, the Lithuanian star could be in for a big night, as Washington has given up more fantasy points to centers than any other team this season. Sabonis' return will be a blow to
Maxime Raynaud's fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Cunningham returned from a right wrist injury in Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns and is expected to make a second consecutive appearance. It's possible Cunningham was still bothered by the injury to his shooting hand against Phoenix, as he managed only 10 points with a very poor 3-for-16 efficiency. Detroit's star man salvaged his fantasy line a bit with 11 assists. If Cunningham suits up on Saturday, he'll be expected to bounce back in a much more favorable matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder
Konnor Griffin is among the Pirates' invites to big-league spring training this year, according to the team. Per MLB Pipeline, Griffin is considered the top prospect in baseball in 2026. The 19-year-old turned heads in his first year in the minors for the Bucs in 2025, hitting .333/.415/.527 with a .941 OPS, 21 home runs, 94 RBI, 117 runs, and 65 stolen bases in 122 combined games with Single-A Bradenton, High-A Greensboro, and Double-A Altoona. Depending on how he looks in spring training, Griffin has a real chance to be the first teenager to debut in the big leagues since
Juan Soto in 2018. Griffin is expected to compete for the starting shortstop job this spring. Griffin is a premium all-around athlete with plus-plus speed, and he certainly has the looks of a future fantasy superstar, potentially as early as 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
January 16, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) won't be available on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be forced to miss a second straight game due to a left knee sprain. Miami has also lost
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) from the rotation, increasing the fantasy value of
Pelle Larsson,
Kasparas Jakucionis, and
Simone Fontecchio. On Saturday, the team could also be without
Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), who is listed as questionable. However, this will be a tough matchup for the Heat against the NBA's top-ranked defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe, ribs) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Recently, Herro returned from a toe injury, and he is now also dealing with a rib contusion. Miami's backcourt is already missing
Davion Mitchell (shoulder). As a result,
Kasparas Jakucionis could jump into the first unit on Saturday. The Lithuanian rookie contributed 12 points and eight assists in a bench role on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics. There are also additional minutes available for
Dru Smith and
Pelle Larsson, who moved to the starting lineup on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
NFL sources familiar with the Philadelphia Eagles' organizational mindset think that they might draft a quarterback this spring, according to The Athletic's Michael Silver. Current QB
Jalen Hurts, who has three years remaining on his five-year, $255 million extension, likely isn't going anywhere anytime soon, especially given owner Jeffrey Lurie's regard for him. After winning Super Bowl MVP honors a year ago, Hurts has been the source of much internal frustration, including from teammates other than receiver
A.J. Brown. The 27-year-old ran the ball less in 2025, lessening his impact as a dual threat, and he also has limitations because of his lack of willingness to operate under center, an aversion to pre-snap motion, an inability to make quick post-snap reads, and a reluctance to try intermediate and in-breaking passes. Silver suggests that Hurts needs to be "pushed beyond his comfort zone," which could be done by drafting a QB and with a new voice at offensive coordinator.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael Silver
January 16, 2026
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Brunson suffered a right ankle sprain on Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings and wasn't available for the second leg of a back-to-back the next day against the Golden State Warriors.
Miles McBride filled the gap in the first unit, finishing with 25 points and six assists. Assuming Brunson won't return on Saturday, McBride will continue to have additional fantasy value. That being said, the matchup on Saturday isn't ideal, as Phoenix gives up the sixth-fewest fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the New York Knicks. Booker sprained his left ankle earlier this week and has already missed one game. His exit from the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons allowed
Grayson Allen to start. The veteran sniper erupted for a game-high 33 points. If Booker remains out on Saturday, Allen is expected to lead Phoenix's offense again. Meanwhile, there would also be additional scoring touches for
Dillon Brooks and
Collin Gillespie.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
The New York Mets officially signed Dominican Republic shortstop Wandy Asigen on Thursday for $3.9 million, according to Francys Romero. Asigen, 16, was considered the most explosive player in this year's international class. He was expected to sign with the New York Yankees, but he ended up going to the cross-town rivals. Asigen hits from the left side and stands at 6-foot, 175 pounds. He has plenty of tools, most notably his plus raw power and plus speed at a premium position. Depending on how Asigen develops in the Mets' minor-league system over the coming years, he has a shot to be their shortstop of the future after
Francisco Lindor.
--Keith HernandezSource: Francys Romero
January 16, 2026
The San Francisco Giants signed Venezuelan shortstop
Luis Hernandez, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 international class, for $5 million on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Jesse Borek. It's the second straight year that the Giants have signed the top international free agent. The 17-year-old has projectable tools that could eventually make him a 30/30 candidate because of his hit, power, and run tools. Hernandez is seen as an above-average runner who is extremely aggressive on the basepaths. He has a quick first step at shortstop, although his arm is merely average right now. At just 15 years old in the Venezuelan league, Hernandez hit .346 in 104 at-bats against much older competition. He should be able to stick at the 6 long-term, although he could be battling Josuar Gonzalez, last year's international signing, as the Giants' shortstop of the future.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Jesse Borek
January 16, 2026
The New York Jets have completed eight interviews this week for their open defensive-coordinator position, according to Eric Allen of NewYorkJets.com. The first round of interviews were with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, Dolphins cornerbacks coach Mathieu Araujo, Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda, Packers defensive run-game coordinator DeMarcus Covington, Vikings defensive pass-game coordinator and CBs coach Daronte Jones, Broncos assistant head coach and defensive pass-game coordinator Jim Leonhard, Jets defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator Chris Harris, and Lions safeties coach Jim O'Neil. The Jets need serious help on both sides of the ball under head coach Aaron Glenn. On defense, they allowed the second-most points per game (29.6) and the eighth-most total yards per game (355.6).
--Keith HernandezSource: NewYorkJets.com - Eric Allen
January 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers confirmed on Friday that they have interviewed former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan for their offensive-coordinator position, according to Omar Navarro of Chargers.com. Callahan was the head coach for Tennessee in 2024 and 2025 before being fired midseason this year. Before joining the Titans, Callahan had 14 years of coaching experience in the NFL, including five seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals' OC after being hired in 2019. With Cincy, he helped the team to two AFC North titles, two AFC Championship appearances, and a trip to a Super Bowl. The Bengals' offense ranked among the top units in his final three years at the helm, but he wasn't able to get the Titans turned around in his brief stint there. The Bolts are looking to replace Greg Roman. A move to Callahan would be a seismic shift away from a run-heavy offense and toward more of a pass-heavy approach.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Omar Navarro
January 16, 2026
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is interviewing on Friday in Philadelphia for the Eagles' offensive-coordinator job, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Robinson has already interviewed for the same position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The 39-year-old spent four years in the NFL as a quarterback after he was a seventh-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2010 out of Oklahoma State. Robinson was the OC in Atlanta the last two years under former head coach Raheem Morris, but his roots were sculpted while coaching in L.A. for Rams head coach Sean McVay. Robinson started his coaching career in 2019 as the assistant QBs coach before being promoted to pass-game coordinator. The Eagles are looking for a philosophical change after their offense went stagnant in 2025 under first-year OC Kevin Patullo.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Nicolas Batum will replace
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) in the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, Sportsnet's Blake Murphy reports. This will be the fourth start of the season for the French veteran. Previously, Batum has averaged 5.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists as a member of the starting unit. Although Batum's fantasy production has been modest, he could make an impact on Friday against a depleted Toronto lineup missing a couple of regular starters.
--Taavi PailkSource: Blake Murphy
January 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Julian Phillips (wrist) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 22-year-old has missed a pair of contests due to a sprained wrist, but the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Phillips will add depth to the Bulls' bench, nothing more.
Patrick Williams could lose some minutes now that Phillips is back, though he performed well in Wednesday's victory against Utah, recording 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (hip) will play on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of the game. While Huerter has come off the bench in three consecutive games, he has recently improved his scoring numbers, reaching double figures each time. On Friday, Huarter will head out against a team that allows the ninth-most bench points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) will play in Friday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Zubac will be back in action after sitting out Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards due to a left ankle sprain. Zubac's return will push
Brook Lopez to the bench, and
Yanic Konan Niederhauser will likely be out of the rotation. Friday's game is an uncomfortable spot for Zubac, since Toronto has given up the sixth-fewest fantasy points to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (groin) will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran was a late scratch on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards and was initially considered questionable for Friday's game due to a sore right groin. With
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out of the lineup, Collins could have a larger offensive role in Friday's game. He has recently had his best stretch of the season, averaging 15.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in January.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady will interview for the Baltimore Ravens' and Atlanta Falcons' head-coaching jobs on Sunday, after the Bills' Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Brady joined the Bills' coaching staff in 2022 as their quarterbacks coach before eventually being promoted to OC after the team fired Ken Dorsey during the 2023 campaign. He also has experience as an OC with the Carolina Panthers. Before that, Brady worked as the passing-game coordinator for LSU when they won the national title in 2019. In addition to the Ravens and Falcons, Brady has drawn interest for the Miami Dolphins' head-coaching job. Former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is rumored to be the favorite to land the head-coaching job in Atlanta, so it could come down to Baltimore or Miami for Brady.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded his status on the injury report from probable to available. Embiid faced the Cavaliers only a couple of nights ago, posting 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes. Embiid's workload was limited because the game turned into a blowout. The Sixers will hope to avoid another embarrassing home loss on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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