February 10, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (knee) underwent successful surgery on his torn right ACL on Monday, the team announced. The veteran star suffered the season-ending injury on Jan. 19. Golden State added that Butler's progress won't be updated until "early next season." Butler will likely be sidelined for a large chunk of the 2026-27 campaign. With Butler III out, the Warriors brought in
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) to bolster the frontcourt. He is expected to make his team debut after the All-Star break. In the meantime,
Gui Santos will have additional fantasy value. The Brazilian forward is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.3 steals this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 10, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) has been ruled out for the 2026 All-Star Game. This essentially means he also won't play on Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. Curry is dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner's knee. He has been out for four games. Golden State hopes Curry will be back in the lineup after the All-Star break, when the team continues the season with a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Feb. 19.
Pat Spencer has taken over as the starting point guard, averaging 16.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals across the past four games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges and center
Moussa Diabate were ejected in the third quarter of Monday's 110-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. With 7:09 remaining in the quarter, Diabate committed a foul on Pistons center
Jalen Duren, leading to the two players butting heads. A brawl broke out after Duren pushed Diabate in the face. Bridges threw punches at Duren and
Isaiah Stewart, who joined the altercation from the Pistons' bench. Charlotte also finished the game without head coach Charles Lee, who was ejected in the fourth quarter after losing his cool over a foul call. There are likely suspensions for players involved in the incident. The absence of Bridges and Diabate from the rotation would enhance the fantasy value of
Ryan Kalkbrenner and
Grant Williams.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren and forward/center
Isaiah Stewart were ejected from Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The two were involved in a brawl that erupted midway through the third quarter after Duren butted heads with Hornets big man
Moussa Diabate and pushed him in the face. Stewart joined the altercation off the bench and appeared to throw multiple punches at Hornets forward
Miles Bridges. The ugly incident is likely to result in multiple suspensions. Duren returned from a knee injury and was having a great game before he was kicked out. He finished with 15 points and five rebounds in 20 minutes.
Paul Reed's workload increased after the ejections, as he finished with 12 points, three rebounds, and two steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 9, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the New York Knicks, as he continues to work back from a left ankle sprain that has delayed his Pacers debut. Zubac closed his Clippers tenure strong with consistent double-double production, but his availability remains uncertain. If he sits again,
Jay Huff is a strong short-term stream after starting Sunday and posting 15 points, two 3-pointers, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in 30 minutes. Huff offers immediate value in points, blocks, and threes, while Zubac remains a stash with upside once cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Knicks will take the cautious approach here. Robinson will sit out for rest purposes before suiting up for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers are a much more competitive team, so it makes sense that they'd rest Robinson against the Pacers. The absence of Robinson should mean more minutes for
Ariel Hukporti as the backup center. He'll offer low-end streaming value, but doesn't have a ton of upside with
Karl-Anthony Towns healthy.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) participated in select portions of practice with the Maine Celtics on Monday before being recalled to Boston to continue his rehabilitation. The controlled work marks another step forward after he was recently cleared for limited five-on-five action in team settings. While there is no firm return timetable, the progression is notable. Fantasy managers in deeper formats can consider a speculative IL stash, as Tatum's upside remains elite once cleared, though patience and roster flexibility are required.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
February 9, 2026
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has missed each of the last two games due to a lingering toe injury. His absence has led to increased playing time for
Landry Shamet and
Mohamed Diawara in the rotation. Shamet finished with three points, three assists, and four rebounds in 28 minutes of action on Sunday. Neither player has offered viable fantasy value while Anunoby is sidelined. Diawara is the slightly better option, but fantasy managers should be able to find better streaming options if Anunoby misses a third game in a row.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Dyson Daniels (ankle) will sit out Monday against Minnesota due to right ankle inflammation, removing a key perimeter defender and secondary playmaker. Daniels had averaged 7.2 points, 5.6 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across his last five games, so his absence consolidates usage.
CJ McCollum is set to start and becomes a viable stream after logging 12 points, three assists, and one steal on 62.5 percent shooting in his last outing.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker should shoulder heavier playmaking.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brad Rowland
February 9, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (knee) will sit out Monday against Minnesota after being added to the injury report earlier in the day and ruled inactive with left knee inflammation. His absence creates a short-term opening across Atlanta's frontcourt.
Onyeka Okongwu is positioned for a heavier workload and remains the primary fantasy beneficiary after posting 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 31 minutes in his last outing.
Zaccharie Risacher and
Corey Kispert should also see steadier minutes, while Johnson remains a firm hold once healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brad Rowland
February 9, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Carter will shed a questionable tag and will suit up despite dealing with left ankle soreness. There is no word of a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect Carter to be a full-go for Monday's contest. Carter has been struggling lately, with 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 23.3 minutes over his last four games. Fantasy managers should hold him through his struggles and hope he bounces out of his slump soon.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) will miss Monday's game against Brooklyn, marking his second straight absence as he continues to recover from a right calf strain. With
Nikola Vucevic traded, Smith still carries long-term hold value, even as his injury shuffles Chicago's center short-term.
Guerschon Yabusele is the primary beneficiary and profiles as a viable streamer. He started Saturday against Denver and logged 26 minutes with 12 points, four 3-pointers, two rebounds, one steal, and two blocks.
Nick Richards remains a deeper option, while Yabusele offers short-term value in points, triples, and defensive stats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls guards
Josh Giddey (hamstring) and
Tre Jones (hamstring) will both sit out Monday against Brooklyn, keeping Chicago's backcourt thin heading into the final week before the All-Star break. Giddey is set to miss a seventh straight game, while Jones remains unavailable as his absence stretches toward double digits. Their continued absence locks in expanded roles for
Anfernee Simons,
Jaden Ivey, and
Collin Sexton. In Saturday's loss to Denver, Simons played 33 minutes with 15 points, three triples, four rebounds, and six assists, while Sexton scored 17 points in 29 minutes. Simons is the safest short-term stream, with Ivey offering upside in steals.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
According to Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated, guard
Bennedict Mathurin will make his Los Angeles Clippers debut against Houston on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was acquired from Indiana at the trade deadline. Mathurin is expected to have a significant role with his new club, playing alongside
Kawhi Leonard. He's averaged 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 31.8 minutes across 28 outings so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Farbod Esnaashari
February 9, 2026
On Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports that Indiana Pacers forward/guard
Johnny Furphy (knee) will miss the remainder of the season due to sustaining a torn right ACL. Across 31 outings, the 21-year-old averaged 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per game. Now that Furphy is out for the forseeable future,
Ben Sheppard and
Quenton Jackson will be relied upon to take on expanded roles.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Michael Scotto
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