February 1, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's rematch with the Heat, marking his third-straight absence. The left hamstring injury isn't anything new, although fantasy managers are starting to get even more concerned at this point. Giddey's next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. In the meantime,
Coby White,
Matas Buzelis,
Ayo Dosunmu, and
Nikola Vucevic should see even more scoring opportunities, especially with
Kevin Huerter (back),
Tre Jones (hamstring), and
Jalen Smith (calf) also on the shelf.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He was added late to the injury report with lower back soreness, and the team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. For knee injury management, Sabonis also missed Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As a result,
Maxime Raynaud moved to the first unit, posting a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double. It could be a big night again for the French rookie on Sunday, as centers have dominated against Washington all season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Alexandre Sarr (calf) will miss Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The team has downgraded Sarr from questionable to out, resulting in his first absence of 2026.
Marvin Bagley III (back) will return from a five-game absence and could be heavily involved against his former team. The Duke product has done a decent job this season, averaging 10.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (personal) won't play on Sunday versus Detroit. He had a game-high 38 points on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, his former club. However, Porter will now miss his second-straight contest after sitting out Saturday's win over the Utah Jazz. With
Noah Clowney (back) also out,
Egor Demin,
Danny Wolf, and
Cam Thomas are the favorites to lead the way offensively in a meeting with a tough defensive squad.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Trail Blazers traded center
Duop Reath (foot) to the Hawks in exchange for guard
Vit Krejci. The 29-year-old hasn't had a quality season, averaging a career-low 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 32 appearances. He also suffered a stress fracture in his right foot and recently underwent successful season-ending surgery. Reath, who is anticipated to make a full recovery, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it's unknown what the future holds. However, until he establishes a consistent role with a club, he's not worth adding to any fantasy roster.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks traded guard
Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for center
Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks. Krejci began his career playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder before spending the last four seasons in Atlanta, most recently amassing a career-high 9.0 points while shooting 42.3% from deep throughout the 2025 campaign. However, he hasn't been productive enough to warrant routine starting consideration in any fantasy format. Although Krejci might get more opportunities to produce in Portland, he'll need to do more moving ahead to convince fantasy managers he's worth adding to the roster.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) will not play Sunday against Portland as he continues to recover from a Grade 1 right big toe sprain and awaits re-evaluation. His absence keeps
Donovan Mitchell in a usage-heavy role and continues to open minutes for
Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over his last five starts.
Lonzo Ball has struggled with efficiency and remains unreliable. Cleveland is still integrating newly acquired
Keon Ellis and
Dennis Schroder, leaving Tyson as the most stable short-term fantasy option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (lower leg) exited Saturday's game against Houston after suffering a contusion and did not return. Williams collided with
Reed Sheppard and was clearly limited before heading to the locker room, though he was efficient in a brief stint, posting 13 points in nine minutes. His status moving forward is unclear, putting Dallas' backcourt depth in focus.
Ryan Nembhard is the next man up for short bursts if Williams misses time, while
Cooper Flagg would absorb added ball-handling. Williams remains a watch-list player only in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Christian Clark
February 1, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (head) exited Saturday's loss to Houston after sustaining a head contusion and did not return. He logged 25 minutes before leaving, finishing with nine points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal, leaving his status uncertain for Tuesday's matchup against Boston. If Washington misses time, Dallas would lean more heavily on
Naji Marshall and
Daniel Gafford in the frontcourt. Marshall has averaged 19.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last five starts, while Gafford offers steady rebounding and efficient scoring.
Caleb Martin could see more minutes, though his fantasy value remains volatile.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Chicago Bulls acquired center
Dario Saric from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two second-round picks as part of a three-team deal. The thirty-one-year-old saw limited action in Sacramento, appearing in five games and averaging 8.3 minutes. Even with
Nikola Vucevic resting at times and
Zach Collins (toe) and
Jalen Smith (calf) dealing with injuries, Saric is far from guaranteed consistent minutes. The uncertainty surrounding his role makes him too risky to consider outside the deepest fantasy formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings acquired forward
De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guards
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis. Hunter fills a wing need for Sacramento after falling out of Cleveland's rotation. The twenty-eight-year-old averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes this season. His fantasy outlook improves if
Keegan Murray (ankle) remains sidelined, though
DeMar DeRozan's presence and
Malik Monk's usage cap consistency. With Sacramento potentially still active on the trade front, the added uncertainty keeps Hunter in the hold range rather than a clear breakout add.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard
Dennis Schroder from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward
De'Andre Hunter, with
Keon Ellis also included in the deal. Cleveland has been searching for backcourt stability with
Darius Garland (toe) battling injuries, giving Schroder a path to early minutes. The thirty-two-year-old averaged 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 26.4 minutes with Sacramento, though his role fluctuated. Schroder could handle short-term playmaking duties, but a crowded rotation featuring
Donovan Mitchell,
Jaylon Tyson, and
Sam Merrill caps his ceiling, keeping him more useful as a deep-league assist streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard
Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward
De'Andre Hunter, with
Dennis Schroder also heading to Cleveland as part of the deal. Ellis struggled to find consistent opportunities in Sacramento, where a crowded backcourt kept him on the fringe of the rotation. Cleveland values his point-of-attack defense, but his fantasy outlook remains shaky given the Cavaliers' guard and wing depth. If
Darius Garland (toe) continues to miss time, Ellis could see spot minutes, though
Sam Merrill and
Jaylon Tyson are already holding steady roles, limiting Ellis to deep-league consideration.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
January 31, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George was issued a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. The multi-time All-Star has accepted full responsibility, stating "he made the mistake of taking an improper medication" due to mental health issues. George has averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals throughout the campaign. He's also missed 20 games, mostly to recover from offseason surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old isn't as productive as he once was, although he is still a reliable fantasy performer. With that said, the time away may actually benefit him, considering he will now have more time to rest any lingering injuries. While George is off the floor,
VJ Edgecombe,
Tyrese Maxey, and
Joel Embiid should all get additional offensive opportunities. The same can be said for
Kelly Oubre Jr. and
Quentin Grimes, who will presumably receive even more minutes moving ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
January 31, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (rest) is unlikely to play Saturday against Miami as Chicago manages the veteran big man on the front end of a back-to-back. His expected absence keeps the frontcourt offense flowing through
Matas Buzelis, who has consistently handled a sizable workload. Buzelis has averaged 14.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, making him a steady fantasy option.
Jalen Smith's (calf) questionable status could further stabilize Buzelis' role, while
Patrick Williams is expected to see extra run but carries a low floor.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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