February 23, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will not return to Sunday's loss against the Celtics after suffering a right ankle injury in the first quarter. His availability for Tuesday against Orlando is uncertain. Hayes typically logs around 18 minutes off the bench, so his absence is unlikely to move the needle much in standard fantasy formats.
Jarred Vanderbilt logged 11 minutes and posted three points and five rebounds, while
Maxi Kleber saw only three minutes. Vanderbilt is the more viable deep-league streamer if Hayes misses time, though
Deandre Ayton should continue handling the bulk of center minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
February 23, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) will not return to Sunday's game against the Suns after aggravating a preexisting low back issue less than one minute into the contest. His availability for Tuesday against Minnesota is uncertain. Avdija's 29.8 usage rate leaves a sizable void.
Scoot Henderson logged 30 minutes Sunday and produced 11 points, six assists, and four rebounds, positioning him as a viable short-term add.
Jerami Grant and
Jrue Holiday should see added scoring responsibility, while
Sidy Cissoko and
Vit Krejci profile as deeper-league streamers if Avdija misses time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Trail Blazers PR
February 23, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) did not return in Sunday's loss to the Knicks after aggravating right calf tightness, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. The injury shifts the frontcourt rotation.
Guerschon Yabusele logged 30 minutes as a starter and posted 11 points, 13 rebounds, and three triples, while
Nick Richards supplied nine points, 14 rebounds, and one block in 23 minutes.
Patrick Williams added 10 points and eight assists in 28 minutes but remains volatile. Yabusele and Richards are priority streamers if Smith misses time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chicago Bulls
February 22, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Kyle Anderson (knee) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Kings and appears likely to miss a second straight contest due to right knee soreness. His absence should keep
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Taylor Hendricks in the rotation mix. Prosper started last game and delivered nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 26 minutes, while Hendricks added four points, two rebounds, one steal, and one block in 24 minutes. Both remain risky deep-league streamers, with limited upside unless Memphis thins further.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) will remain out for Monday's matchup against the Kings, extending his absence to four straight games due to a posterior capsule sprain in his right knee. With Coward sidelined,
Walter Clayton Jr.,
Cam Spencer, and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper should continue seeing elevated minutes. Clayton logged nine points, four rebounds, and six assists in 26 minutes last game, while Prosper added nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. All three remain fringe streamers, with limited upside unless Coward's absence stretches further.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's game against the Magic after initially being listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness. Leonard has been dominant since early February, averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals while handling a 34.5 usage rate. He posted 31 points with four 3-pointers, four rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes in the recent loss to the Lakers. Leonard remains a must-start, while
Kris Dunn and
Bennedict Mathurin benefit from the defensive attention he draws.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joey Linn
February 22, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence due to back spasms. With Suggs sidelined,
Desmond Bane should continue to anchor the offense after erupting for 34 points with five three-pointers, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 40 minutes last game.
Anthony Black logged 45 minutes, while
Jevon Carter and
Tristan da Silva each topped 30 minutes. Bane remains a must-start, Black profiles as a strong hold, and Carter is a viable short-term streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks after being listed with a left-hand injury. Williams has averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 23.2 minutes over his last five outings, but his usage remains modest in a crowded rotation. He logged six points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in 16 minutes during the recent loss to Detroit. With
Josh Giddey and
Matas Buzelis handling larger roles, Williams remains off the standard-league radar and profiles as a deep-league filler at best.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Deni Avdija (back) is available for Sunday's game in Phoenix and is expected to handle his usual workload. The 25-year-old has been Portland's primary engine this season, averaging 25.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.2 3-pointers while carrying a 29.6 usage rate. He logged 15 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in 30 minutes during the last loss to Denver. Fantasy managers should keep him locked in, though a mild re-aggravation risk exists.
Jrue Holiday and
Jerami Grant would see added playmaking and scoring opportunities if Avdija's minutes dip.
--Brian DailisanSource: Trail Blazers PR
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guards
Josh Giddey and
Tre Jones will be on minute restrictions for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Giddey recently returned from an eight-game absence and posted 27 points, six rebounds, and three assists with five 3-pointers in 27 minutes in the last loss to Detroit. Jones added seven points and six assists in 26 minutes. With both capped,
Collin Sexton and
Rob Dillingham could see modest bumps off the bench. Giddey remains a must-start, but slight workload limits introduce mild risk in weekly formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Stefan Bondy
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nick Richards (foot) will play Sunday against the Knicks. Richards remains the primary backup to
Jalen Smith, who continues to operate under a minutes restriction, keeping the door open for a steady second-unit run. Through five appearances with Chicago, Richards has averaged 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19.0 minutes. He logged five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes during the last loss to Detroit. Richards is a fringe, risk-leaning option in standard leagues, but deeper formats can target his block upside while Smith's workload is monitored.
--Brian DailisanSource: K.C. Johnson
February 22, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is available, while guard/forward
Grayson Allen (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Portland. Green logged 37 minutes in his last appearance, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers, and he should again anchor the offense with
Devin Booker (hip),
Dillon Brooks (hand), and
Jordan Goodwin (calf) sidelined. Green's 29.5 usage rate keeps him locked into must-start territory. Allen's absence solidifies minutes for
Royce O'Neale and
Collin Gillespie, though Green remains the primary fantasy beneficiary.
--Brian DailisanSource: Duane Rankin
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in Houston after missing seven of the last eight contests. The second-year guard averages 30.0 minutes with a team-high 29.2 usage rate, so his potential return would reshape the backcourt rotation.
Isaiah Collier capitalized in the last outing with 24 points, five rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 25 minutes, making him a strong add if George remains sidelined. If George plays, Collier likely shifts back to the second unit, while
Ace Bailey and
Lauri Markkanen maintain steady offensive roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, marking his first absence of the season. With
Rudy Gobert also sidelined due to suspension,
Joan Beringer is set to start at center, creating short-term streaming appeal in deeper formats. Beringer logged four minutes with two points and two blocks in his last appearance, but an expanded run could translate to boards and defensive stats.
Julius Randle and
Anthony Edwards should absorb more frontcourt usage, while
Ayo Dosunmu may see added offensive responsibility with the rotation thinned.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) is probable for Monday's game against Houston after sitting out the previous two contests. In his last five appearances, the seven-footer has averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, maintaining a steady scoring role when active. His return would likely trim minutes for
Cody Williams, who logged 38 minutes with five points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in the last game.
Brice Sensabaugh also stands to lose touches after posting nine points and four rebounds in 19 minutes. Markkanen remains a must-start in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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