March 8, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't be in the lineup on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. He will sit out the second game of a back-to-back after tallying 27 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals in 27 minutes in Saturday's win over Utah.
Bobby Portis is the most likely candidate to start in Antetokounmpo's spot. Across nine previous starts this season, Portis has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Antetokounmpo's absence could also increase responsibilities for
Kyle Kuzma (back), though he is considered questionable for Sunday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey (finger) will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back against Cleveland and Memphis. The two-time All-Star sprained his right fifth finger in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. Maxey will undergo further testing before a treatment plan is established. With Maxey absent,
Cameron Payne and
Quentin Grimes will have increased roles in the backcourt. Offensively,
Kelly Oubre Jr. will also be expected to do more, especially with
Joel Embiid (oblique) and
Paul George (suspension) still unavailable.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 8, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Wiggins is set to miss his second game in a row due to a lingering toe injury. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The absence of Wiggins should mean larger roles for
Myron Gardner,
Jaime Jaquez Jr., and
Kel'el Ware. Gardner drew the start on Friday, but Jaquez and Ware made a more significant impact on the scoreboard.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Allen won't suit up after suffering a right knee injury during Tuesday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He will sit out the front end of the back-to-back set, so fantasy managers will need to check back for his availability for Monday's game.
Dean Wade (ankle) is available to play and will take over Allen's spot in the starting five.
Evan Mobley will shift over to the center spot, while
Thomas Bryant likely sees more playing time off the bench. Both Wade and Bryant should be viewed as possible deep league streaming options for Sunday's slate. Wade is the better option between the two with him in the starting five.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) is back in action ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Wade is returning after missing the last three games due to a right ankle sprain. As expected, Wade will return after earning a probable tag ahead of this matchup. Wade will likely start due to the absence of
Jarrett Allen (knee) on Sunday. The veteran forward isn't normally a noteworthy fantasy option, but he could be worth a look on Sunday. The increased playing time and move to the starting five should give Wade enough value to consider streaming while Allen is out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (neck) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Tyson will shed the questionable tag and suit up for Sunday's game without missing any action. He has been in the starting five over the last four games with
Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined. During that span, Tyson averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 34.0 minutes per game. His spike in fantasy value will come to an end on Sunday with Mitchell returning to the starting five. Tyson is expected to head back to the bench, where he'll see reduced value. The second-year guard is still productive enough to warrant rostering in deep leagues at the minimum.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (groin) is back in action ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Mitchell is cleared to return after missing the last four games due to a lingering groin injury. There is no word on a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect Mitchell to be a full-go for this one. His return to the starting five will mean reduced roles for
Sam Merrill and
Jaylon Tyson. Mitchell has been an elite fantasy contributor, so fantasy managers better get him active in their lineups ahead of Sunday's early tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. This is a positive development, as Smith has been out for five games and was listed as doubtful for the prior contest.
Guerschon Yabusele and
Nick Richards have been key in the frontcourt during Smith's absence and will both lose minutes if he returns. Before suffering a left calf strain, Smith was a starter in six consecutive appearances, averaging 12.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in 21.2 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes (ankle) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Houston Rockets, missing a fourth consecutive game. Incredibly, Barnes had made 364 straight appearances before an ankle problem sidelined him earlier this week. Barnes' absence has opened up around 20 minutes in the second unit.
Carter Bryant has benefited the most in this situation, though the rookie can't yet be trusted in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Houston Rockets forward/center
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is not on the injury report for Sunday's I-10 rivalry matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Smith has played in only one of the last four games as he recovers from an ankle sprain.
Reed Sheppard has been starting in Smith's absence, producing some outstanding displays. On Sunday, Sheppard will likely be back in the second unit, but he will continue to have fantasy value as a spark plug off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is questionable to play on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 26-year-old has recently played through back and neck issues and could now opt for some rest to aid his recovery. The Pacers aren't really interested in winning late in the season, so backup point guard
T.J. McConnell is likely to log his usual minutes even if Nembhard doesn't play. Younger guards like
Quenton Jackson and
Kam Jones will benefit more from his absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. He appears set for a third consecutive appearance despite dealing with a left wrist sprain. Siakam shoots with his right hand, so this isn't a major issue for him. The Pacers star has come out of the All-Star break on fire, averaging 28.3 points per game with 56.6 percent shooting. With Portland having a below-average defensive rating, the stage is set for Siakam to keep his hot streak going.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (ankle) could be absent for a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as questionable. Buzelis injured his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to Oklahoma City and missed his first game of the season on Thursday against Phoenix.
Leonard Miller moved to the first unit on Thursday and could get another start against the Kings. In his first career start, Miller nearly bagged a double-double, finishing with eight points and nine rebounds. If only he hadn't gone 0-for-5 from three-point range, it might have been a very memorable night for Miller.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He rolled his right ankle earlier this week and has already missed one game. As a result of Giddey's absence,
Collin Sexton got a chance to start on Thursday versus the Phoenix Suns, exploding for a season-high 30 points. This performance is likely to lead to Sexton earning a bigger role, even if Giddey returns on Sunday.
Tre Jones, who tallied 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals against the Suns, also has additional fantasy value in Giddey's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey injured his right hand late in Saturday's 125-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. With only around 25 seconds left to play, Maxey was involved in a collision with teammate
Adem Bona. He exited to the locker room clutching his right hand. This was a very unfortunate incident, considering the game was basically done and dusted. If Maxey's injury turns out to be serious, it would be a major blow for the 76ers. The star guard led his team with 31 points on Saturday, adding two rebounds, five assists, and four steals to his tally.
Cameron Payne is likely to take over starting point guard duties if Maxey misses time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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