April 3, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) is back on the court ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ingram is back in the starting five after sitting out Wednesday's game due to left heel inflammation. As expected, Ingram will return from his one-game absence and figures to play his regular role in the rotation. The normally elite Ingram has hit a cold streak recently with 15.6 points on 44 percent shooting over the last five games. Despite his lackluster play, Ingram is a must-start in season-long formats, but might not be the best DFS choice right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Danny Wolf (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Wolf hasn't played since suffering an ankle injury during a game on March 22. The Nets are sitting at 18 wins coming into Friday's game, so there's little reason to play anyone at less than 100 percent health. Wolf will finish his rookie campaign averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 57 games. The 21-year-old wasn't a must-have player, but he offered some deep league value throughout the season. He'll hopefully take on a larger role with the team next season.
Ziaire Williams should take on a larger role in the rotation over the final six games of the regular season.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael Scotto
April 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to lower-back soreness.
Taylor Hendricks could step into a larger role and is worth a look in deeper leagues after starting a recent game against Phoenix and finishing with five points, two rebounds, and one three-pointer in 18 minutes. Memphis remains thin in the frontcourt, which could also mean stable minutes for
GG Jackson II. Hendricks is a possible deep league pickup if you need forward help, while Prosper can be considered day to day.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Porter has missed the last 11 games and hasn't suited up for a game since March 10. The Nets are sitting at 18-58 on the season with six games remaining on their schedule. There's little incentive for the Nets to push the 27-year-old back to the court this season. He'll finish the season averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes in 52 games.
Ziaire Williams should play a larger role in the rotation over the final six games.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael Scotto
April 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will not play in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, marking his third straight absence.
Dwight Powell should continue to handle backup center minutes behind
Daniel Gafford, though his fantasy appeal remains limited after posting three points, three rebounds, and one steal in 15 minutes last game. Gafford is the clearer beneficiary for managers needing efficient big-man production. Powell is only a desperation option in very deep leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is tough news for the Grizzlies, who are already without
Ty Jerome (ankle) and
Cam Spencer (back) for Friday's game. The absence of Clayton should mean increased roles for
Jahmai Mashack,
Javon Small, and possibly
Dariq Whitehead. Among the trio, Small is the most consistent streaming option for this game. He finished with 13 points and four assists in 25 minutes of action on Wednesday. He'll offer some deep league streaming appeal for Friday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Terance Mann (Achilles) has been removed from the injury report and is back in action ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Mann sat out of Tuesday's game loss to the Charlotte Hornets due to an Achilles issue. He'll move back into the starting five on Friday. Over the last seven games, Mann is averaging 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 20.5 minutes per game. The 29-year-old could offer some deep league appeal, but isn't an ideal option right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) will not play in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls, with center
Mitchell Robinson moving into the starting lineup. Robinson becomes a strong rebounding streamer after recording 12 points, 22 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes in his last start. His value comes from boards and defensive stats.
Jalen Brunson and
Mikal Bridges could see slight usage increases, while
Josh Hart may help on the glass. Robinson fits as a category specialist in standard leagues for managers targeting rebounds and blocks.
--Brian DailisanSource: James L. Edwards III
April 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. This marks the third game in a row that Washington will sit out due to a lingering illness. His next chance to play will come on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The absence of Washington should mean increased playing time for
Klay Thompson and
Khris Middleton. Neither player offers great streaming value, but Thompson is the better choice between the two due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Jericho Sims (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics after entering the night with a probable tag. He could be in line for steady minutes with
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and
Bobby Portis (wrist) unavailable, giving him short-term streaming appeal for rebounds. Sims grabbed 20 rebounds with six points and two assists in 36 minutes in his last start and posted eight points and nine rebounds in 30 minutes the game prior. He is mainly a category specialist.
AJ Green and
Pete Nance could also see increased workloads due to the thin frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (pelvis) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. McBride is back in action after missing Wednesday's game due to injury management reasons. He's ready to go on Friday and should resume his role as the backup guard to
Jalen Brunson. McBride has only been playing minutes in the teens since returning from his extended absence at the end of March. He could see an uptick in playing time on Friday, but it's unlikely to be enough to warrant using McBride as a DFS option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Gary Trent Jr. (hip) will not play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics, joining
Ryan Rollins on the inactive list and further thinning the backcourt rotation.
AJ Green should continue to see heavy minutes after posting 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five three-pointers in 47 minutes in the last game, making him a solid short-term streamer.
Cormac Ryan also remains a deep-league option after a 25-point effort in 38 minutes.
Andre Jackson Jr. and
Gary Harris could see rotation opportunities. Green looks like the safest pickup, while Ryan is more of a scoring option in deeper leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (hip) will not play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics due to a right hip strain. His absence keeps
AJ Green in a streaming conversation after the wing logged 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five three-pointers across 47 minutes in his last start.
Cormac Ryan also enters deep-league consideration after scoring 25 points with four triples in 38 minutes off the bench.
Andre Jackson Jr. could see stable rotation minutes. Green looks like the safer short-term pickup, while Ryan is more of a scoring flier for deeper leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, while center
Ryan Kalkbrenner will move into the starting lineup. Kalkbrenner becomes a viable deep-league streamer after producing eight points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four blocks in 23 minutes during his last outing. His shot-blocking gives him immediate category value.
LaMelo Ball could see a slight usage increase, while
Miles Bridges may grab more rebounds with Diabate out. Kalkbrenner is mainly a blocks specialist, but he is a sensible short-term add for managers chasing defensive production.
--Brian DailisanSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
April 3, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (illness) will play on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was upgraded from doubtful to probable earlier in the day, and Embiid has now been officially cleared to play. The former MVP will start the contest alongside
Tyrese Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe,
Paul George, and
Dominick Barlow. Since returning from a right oblique strain in late March, Embiid has averaged 30.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. With Embiid back on the floor,
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond must settle for limited roles.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
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