March 26, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers after being listed with lower back soreness following recent appearances on the injury report for other minor issues. Nesmith is expected to maintain his starting role and offers steady value for points and three-pointers, averaging 13.4 points, 2.6 triples, and 2.2 rebounds across his last five games. He remains a viable option in standard formats for managers needing perimeter scoring.
Andrew Nembhard and
Pascal Siakam should continue to handle most of the offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta due to a right thumb sprain that could force him to miss time. If he sits,
Luka Garza could move into a larger role after finishing with seven points, one three-pointer, and two rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench Wednesday. Garza could be a fringe streaming option for managers needing frontcourt depth. His potential absence could also push Boston toward smaller lineups, with
Jayson Tatum and
Sam Hauser possibly seeing more rebounding opportunities.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta after logging 33 minutes in Wednesday's win while managing a knee bruise. If White is unavailable,
Payton Pritchard would likely take on a larger role after finishing with 14 points, four three-pointers, two rebounds, one assist, and one block in 33 minutes off the bench. Pritchard is already rostered in most leagues but would see a usage bump, while
Jayson Tatum and
Jaylen Brown (calf), if cleared to play, could also take on more playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Killian Hayes (toe) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Hayes is back after missing Tuesday's game due to left toe inflammation. He should continue to see a larger role in the rotation with
Russell Westbrook (foot) still sidelined. Over the last seven games, Hayes is averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 21.7 minutes per game. His return to the rotation should mean a reduced role for
Devin Carter. Hayes should offer some deep league value with Westbrook still on the sideline right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Harris will shed the questionable tag and suit up for the second game of this back-to-back set. He finished with 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists across 35 minutes of action during Wednesday's game. The veteran forward has been asked to pick up the slack offensively with
Cade Cunningham (lung) sidelined right now. Over the last six games, Harris is averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. Fantasy managers need to get him in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. As expected, Thompson is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. Despite the minor ankle injury, Thompson is ready to go for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The second-year forward is on a roll defensively, with 12 steals over his last three games. He needs to be rostered and started in most fantasy formats right now. Thompson looks to keep the good things rolling after dropping 18 points with four steals during Wednesday's contest.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. As expected, Duren is cleared to play after being listed as probable with a minor knee issue. Despite the minor injury, Duren will be out there for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Duren is one of the best centers in the league, so fantasy managers make sure he's active in their lineups. He's averaging 19.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 28.0 minutes per game this season. The 22-year-old has been asked to take on a larger role offensively since
Cade Cunningham (lung) went down.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (ankle) is unavailable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Thursday versus the Detroit Pistons. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain and will miss his first game of the month.
Jeremiah Fears,
Yves Missi, and
Herbert Jones are expected to take on larger workloads in his absence, while
Jordan Poole may also re-enter the rotation.
--Andrew LennoxSource: New Orleans Pelicans
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
Precious Achiuwa (back) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Achiuwa is set to return after missing Tuesday's game due to a back issue. His return to the rotation should mean a reduced role for
Daeqwon Plowden on Thursday. Fantasy managers should make sure to adjust their lineups and get Achiuwa active ahead of tip-off. Over the last five games, Achiuwa is averaging 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks across 32.4 minutes per game. He's looking like a valuable streaming option down the stretch of the season.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. LeVert will take a seat for the second leg of the back-to-back set due to a knee issue. He finished with four points, five rebounds, and two assists across 15 minutes on Wednesday. His absence from the rotation should mean more minutes for
Kevin Huerter and
Daniss Jenkins. Fantasy managers should strongly consider adding Jenkins, who is playing big minutes without
Cade Cunningham (lung) available.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics may opt to give Brown a maintenance day due to tightness in his left calf after logging at least 35 minutes in each of his last five games. If Brown is unable to suit up,
Jayson Tatum and
Payton Pritchard would be in line for increased scoring opportunities.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Boston Celtics
March 26, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (illness) is available to suit up for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Suggs missed the last two games due to illness but is good to go for tonight's matchup. The 24-year-old has averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 30.1 minutes per contest across his last eight outings.
Jevon Carter and
Jamal Cain's roles will decrease now that Suggs is back in the lineup, after the two shared starting duties during his absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 26, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man will miss his second straight game due to a shoulder injury he sustained during Monday's loss to Golden State.
Marvin Bagley III and
Dwight Powell will move up the depth chart, with one of them likely drawing the start in Gafford's place. Bagley is the better fantasy option, even if he comes off the bench.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
According to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic, Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) won't play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old will miss a third straight game due to right foot plantar fasciitis.
Jamal Shead is expected to continue as the starting point guard in his absence. Shead has started the last two games, collecting 18 assists across 60 minutes on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Esfandiar Baraheni
March 26, 2026
On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls announced that guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) will miss the remainder of the regular season. With the team out of playoff contention, Chicago has elected to shut Ivey down early due to lingering pain in his left knee. The 24-year-old averaged 8.5 points, 1.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game across 37 appearances this season, split between the Bulls and Pistons.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
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