Micah Potter is Ruled Out on Tuesday
Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (hip) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Potter will miss the second game of the back-to-back set due to a left hip contusion. His next chance to play will be on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This season, Potter is averaging 6.7 points, 1.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game. There isn't a ton of playing time to go around, considering he was only averaging minutes in the teens. The assumption is that Jay Huff and Jarace Walker will see more action and have slightly increased fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Scoot Henderson Won't Suit Up on Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (hamstring) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. There was a chance that Henderson was going to make his season debut here. The Blazers have officially ruled him out, so fantasy managers will need to wait at least one more game. Henderson is currently working his way back from a torn hamstring that has kept him sidelined all season. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Friday for another update on his status. Caleb Love figures to lose streaming appeal once Henderson is back in the mix. For now, Love is worth looking at as a possible streaming choice for Tuesday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
D'Angelo Russell Won't Play Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) won't be available for Tuesday's clash against the Boston Celtics. The veteran is dealing with an illness and has been ruled out after carrying a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Russell's absence won't affect the Mavericks, as head coach Jason Kidd has used him in only one game since the turn of the year. He appears to have no future in Dallas, despite a reasonably good start to the season. Russell has averaged 10.2 points and 4.0 assists per game with the Mavericks.
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Dorian Finney-Smith is Ruled Out for Wednesday
Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. This is the first game of a back-to-back set, so Finney-Smith will sit out for rest purposes. This has been an ongoing theme since Finney-Smith returned from injury in late December. The assumption is that Finney-Smith will be back in the mix for Thursday's game. Jae'Sean Tate should see more playing time with Finney-Smith unavailable. Tate will likely only play minutes in the teens, so he's not an appealing streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Julius Randle Listed as Questionable for Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (thumb) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Due to a sore left thumb, Randle was also questionable for Monday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he logged 40 minutes of action in the game. This bodes well for his chances of playing on Wednesday. However, Randle is a left-handed shooter, and the thumb issue appeared to affect his scoring ability on Monday, as the three-time All-Star shot only 5-for-14 from the field, including 1-for-6 from behind the arc. Despite his poor shooting, Randle almost pulled off a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Stephon Castle Considered Questionable for Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Castle may miss his second game in a row due to left adductor tightness. Across 39 games this season, the 21-year-old is averaging 16.6 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 31.1 minutes per contest. If Castle is on the shelf, Dylan Harper could be assigned extra playing time against OKC. Harper has collected 51 points in his last three appearances.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Questionable to Face Raptors
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (elbow) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. Edwards has been dealing with a lingering foot issue and was questionable for Monday's action against Memphis due to back spasms. Now, he's on the injury report with a sore left elbow. Despite being banged up, Edwards has averaged 38.0 minutes a night across the last four games. If Edwards must take some time off to rest on Wednesday, Bones Hyland would become an attractive fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert Cleared to Play Tuesday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (illness) will be active on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran is finally ready to return to action after an illness took him out for seven games. Coming off the bench, LeVert has averaged 7.9 points and 2.8 assists in 19.7 minutes with the Pistons this season. His addition to the rotation could take some minutes away from Ron Holland II and Daniss Jenkins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Durant Expected to Play on Wednesday Night
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. He tweaked his ankle during the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Reed Sheppard got the start in that one, finishing with 11 points, five assists, two steals, and one block. With that in mind, if Durant is officially cleared for action, Sheppard's fantasy ceiling will decrease significantly.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Andy Ibanez Designated for Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they designated infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment. In a corresponding move, the team claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees. Ibanez loses his spot on the 40-man roster after signing a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Dodgers last month. The 32-year-old veteran from Cuba played in 91 games for the Detroit Tigers last year and slashed .239/.301/.352 with a .653 OPS, four home runs, 21 RBI, 24 runs scored, and a career-high four stolen bases in 193 plate appearances. Ibanez is a career .254/.305/.389 hitter with a .694 OPS in five major-league seasons with the Tigers and Texas Rangers. He has very little power and speed, although his success against left-handed pitching in 2025 could make him attractive as a bench option off waivers.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Kristaps Porzingis Now Out on Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Tuesday versus Miami. The veteran hasn't played since the loss to the Pelicans on January 7 because of an Achilles issue. While he was upgraded to available, he'll now miss this one due to an illness. With Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) also out, Mouhamed Gueye, coming off a 15-point, four-rebound, three-steal, and one-block effort, is in line to start, significantly improving his fantasy outlook.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
Source: Atlanta Hawks
Nick Foligno Set to Return Wednesday
Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (undisclosed) is traveling with the team and is expected to play on Wednesday against his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. An undisclosed health issue has kept Foligno sidelined for two games. After being a regular 30-point scorer, Foligno is unlikely to even hit the 20-point mark in 2025-26. He has been limited to 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 32 outings. These days, his main assets are leadership and physicality, as Foligno averages 2.5 hits per game. Landon Slaggert will depart the lineup on Wednesday if Foligno is ready to play.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Norman Powell Out Versus Hawks
Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Powell will miss his third game in a row due to a personal matter. The 32-year-old veteran guard's next chance to return to the floor is Friday against the Celtics. With Powell and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) also out, Miami's offense will likely run through Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Bam Adebayo during tonight's tilt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun Back on Tuesday Night
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) will play on Tuesday versus Detroit. He's appeared in only three games since mid-November because of a sprained left ankle. It's unknown if the 24-year-old will start of come or the bench. Either way, Braun will presumably be limited. With that said, Jalen Pickett should still see fewer minutes and offensive opportunities after averaging 8.5 points in 17 starts throughout the 2025 campaign.
Source: Katy Winge
Source: Katy Winge
Dante Fabbro Returns From Six-Game Absence
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (lower body) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. He has missed six games due to a lower-body injury. Fabbro's return will push Egor Zemula out of the lineup. After impressing in Columbus last season, Fabbro's production has declined in 2025-26, making him redundant for fantasy teams. In 48 appearances, Fabbro has registered seven points (three goals, four assists), 48 shots, 81 blocks, 42 hits, and a team-worst minus-13 rating.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Kevin Love Ruled Out Tuesday
Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (illness) won't suit up against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Love was previously considered questionable, but he has since been downgraded to out due to an illness. The veteran big man has averaged 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds across 17.5 minutes per game in 27 outings this season. With Love out of action, the Jazz frontcourt could turn to Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski to take on extended minutes.
Source: Utah Jazz
Source: Utah Jazz
Kirill Marchenko Out Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (illness) won't play against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. He missed Monday's practice due to illness and will need more time to recover. With Marchenko out, the Blue Jackets must manage without their top-scoring forward. The 25-year-old has tallied 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games. Isac Lundestrom will move to the top line on Tuesday, while Kent Johnson is set to log time on the first power-play unit. Sean Monahan (illness), who left early on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues, is feeling better and is expected to play.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Bryan Rust Returns to Penguins Lineup
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (suspension) will be back in action on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The veteran has completed his three-game suspension and will return to his regular spot on the first line next to Sidney Crosby. Rutger McGroarty will come out of the lineup against the Islanders. Rust was a bit quiet in January, but he's had a good campaign overall. In 47 appearances, the 33-year-old has contributed 18 goals and 27 assists. While Crosby has always enjoyed the matchups with the Islanders, Rust hasn't picked up any points against them in 12 consecutive regular-season outings.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Andrew Wiggins Sidelined on Tuesday
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is unavailable for Tuesday's clash with the Atlanta Hawks. Wiggins was downgraded from questionable to out due to left hamstring tightness. Tonight's contest will be the first he's missed since Dec. 19. With Wiggins on the shelf and Norman Powell (personal) doubtful, fantasy managers could look to Jaime Jaquez Jr. as a reasonable streaming option this evening as he supplied 14 points, five rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes on Sunday against the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jack Hughes Misses Second Straight Game
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (lower body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is forced to miss a second straight game due to a lower-body injury. It's possible Hughes can return for Thursday's tilt against the New York Islanders. "His goal is to play on Thursday, and he's trying to do everything that he can to get to that point," Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said. "But it's really up to the medical team. They're not confident with where he's at, but we'll just see what [Wednesday] brings." In Hughes' absence, Cody Glass will be part of the top-six group on Tuesday. Glass has had a good spell recently, averaging a point per game over his last 10 outings.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Out for Olympics
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) will be unavailable for Team Finland at the 2026 Olympics, with Joonas Korpisalo of the Columbus Blue Jackets named as an injury replacement. Luukkonen will sit out his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Colten Ellis is likely to start the contest after Alex Lyon beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 with 38 saves on Monday night. Lyon has won 11 of his 12 starts, giving Buffalo a red-hot option in the crease while Luukkonen is on the mend.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anthony Cirelli to Miss Olympics
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (lower body) won't play at the 2026 Olympics and has been replaced on Team Canada by Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body). Cirelli sustained a lower-body injury on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. With him out for the Olympics, Cirelli is also set to miss two Lightning games this week. Bennett was hurt in Monday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres but is expected to be healthy for the Olympic tournament. The Lightning will also be without Brayden Point (lower body) and Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) on Tuesday against Buffalo, which could give Yanni Gourde a spot in the top six.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Keegan Murray Out at Least Two More Weeks
According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) is progressing in his recovery from a moderate left ankle sprain. He has been cleared for on-court contact activities and will be reevaluated in two weeks. With the new timetable, it looks like the 25-year-old could return sometime after the mid-February All-Star break. Malik Monk will continue carrying a heavier workload while Murray is absent and until De'Andre Hunter is ready to make his Kings debut.
Source: Jason Anderson
Source: Jason Anderson
Dodgers Claim Michael Siani Off Waivers From Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees. The Dodgers designated infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment in a corresponding move. The Yankees claimed Siani off waivers from the Dodgers last month, but he'll be heading back to L.A. with a week until the start of spring training. The 26-year-old is a great defensive outfielder, but he doesn't bring much with his bat. Siani played in only 19 games for the St. Louis Cardinals last year and hit .228/.285/.285 with a .570 OPS, two home runs, 20 RBI, 42 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases in 124 games in St. Louis in 2024. With minor-league options remaining, Siani will most likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City while providing organizational outfield depth for the Blue.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Jordyn Adams Signs With Brewers
Free-agent outfielder Jordyn Adams signed a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. Adams, the former 17th overall pick by the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, made his major-league debut with the Halos in 2023 and hit .128 (5-for-39) in 17 games. He only appeared in five games for the Baltimore Orioles last year and was hitless in five at-bats with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old right-handed-hitting outfielder will now head to the Brewers, where he'll most likely serve as organizational outfield depth at Triple-A Nashville to begin the 2026 campaign. In seven minor-league seasons, Adams has slashed .247/.328/.377 with a .705 OPS, 52 home runs, 288 RBI, and 158 stolen bases in 651 games played. He is off the fantasy radar in all leagues.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Deni Avdija Continues to Miss Time With Back Injury
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) will miss his second straight game Tuesday night while he continues to manage a back injury. This will also be his fourth contest on the sidelines in the last six games. Jerami Grant was in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Avdija and Jrue Holiday (personal) inactive, and could remain in the starting five against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija, recently named an All-Star for the first time in his career, will likely have a questionable tag on Friday when the Trail Blazers play next.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
Source: Trail Blazers PR
Kyle Bradish Wins his Arbitration Case With Orioles
Right-hander Kyle Bradish won his salary arbitration hearing with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, a source told Jake Rill of MLB.com. Bradish will make $3.55 million during the 2026 season. The Orioles had submitted a figure of $2.875 million. In his return from Tommy John surgery last year, the 29-year-old went 1-1 with a 2.53 ERA (2.45 FIP) and 1.03 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 10 walks in 32 innings pitched over just six starts in his fourth year in the big leagues. Although it was a small sample size, Bradish's 37.3% strikeout rate was extremely impressive. He also went five innings in four of his starts and struck out nine or more in three outings. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Bradish to be that dominant in 2026, but it's hard to argue with his results from the last three seasons (2.78 ERA and 268 K's in 240 innings). Bradish should be a low-end No. 2 target as a starting pitcher in fantasy in 2026.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Xander Schauffele Making Second Appearance at Phoenix Open
Xander Schauffele played well at last week's Farmers Insurance Open but disappointingly missed the cut. Schauffele is set to make his second appearance of the 2026 season at this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona. Schauffele skipped last year's edition and the 2024 edition but has played well here in the past. He finished tied for 10th in 2023 and tied for third in 2022. Over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 95th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because, last year at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, over 40% of approach shots came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Collin Morikawa Needs a Bounce-Back at Waste Management Phoenix Open
Collin Morikawa missed the cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii three weeks ago, and that has been his only appearance so far in the 2026 season. Morikawa will need to find his stroke on the greens if he's going to have a chance to compete. He lost 1.62 strokes putting but gained 0.68 strokes on approach at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Morikawa missed the 2025 and 2024 editions of the Waste Management Phoenix Open but missed the cut in his last appearance in 2023. Over the past 12 months, Morikawa ranks in the 95th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because, last year at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, over 40% of approach shots came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Hideki Matsuyama Has a Shot to Challenge at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
Hideki Matsuyama continued to show the excellent form he's been in to start the 2026 season, finishing tied for 11th at last week's Farmers Insurance Open, which was followed by a tied for 13th finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Matsuyama has been outstanding with his approach play so far this season, gaining at least 1.25 strokes in both of his starts. Matsuyama has been excellent in his recent appearances at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, finishing tied for 25th in 2025 and tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's Waste Management Phoenix Open over 40% of approach shots came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
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