March 19, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for the team's home game on Thursday night against Cleveland. Since returning from a multi-game absence with a calf injury, Smith has started four of the last five games, sitting out the second night of a back-to-back. While he only played 17 minutes in the team's loss on Wednesday, the Bulls could still choose to be cautious with their best big man, who has stepped up since joining the starting lineup. If Smith is out,
Nick Richards will likely move into the starting five as he did for the last game without Smith. Richards had 10 points and eight rebounds in 30 minutes in that game, while
Guerschon Yabusele played 20 minutes off the bench. Both players would get an upgrade if Smith is out on Thursday, although the matchup is a tough one against Cleveland's
Evan Mobley.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (calf) is available for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Adebayo was previously listed as probable after sitting out Tuesday's contest due to calf tightness. The 28-year-old big man has been dominant of late, averaging 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks across 37.6 minutes per game over his last five outings. He should remain locked into fantasy lineups during the playoffs. Kel'el Ware is expected to see a reduced role with Adebayo back in action, while
Tyler Herro and
Norman Powell should continue to provide fantasy managers with consistent offensive production.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (eye) was added to the team's injury report for Thursday against the Bulls as questionable due to a left eye contusion. Late additions to the injury report often lead to absences, and if Mitchell is unable to play this game in Chicago, it will be a great spot for
Dennis Schroder,
Keon Ellis, and
Max Strus next to
James Harden.
Evan Mobley could also get even more work in a great matchup, so check back on Spida's status to see if the rest of the Cavs get an upgrade from Mitchell missing.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will miss Thursday's rematch with the Pistons, which will be his second straight absence. With
Trae Young (quad),
Kyshawn George (elbow), and Coulibaly all sidelined, there should be plenty of work for rookies
Tre Johnson and
Will Riley, along with
Bub Carrington and
Jaden Hardy, who chipped in 16 points in 32 minutes on Tuesday in the team's first game against Detroit. Riley and Hardy are both strong enough plays to consider as DFS bargains or streaming options this Thursday against Detroit, which is also dealing with injury issues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) was upgraded from questionable to available for his team's home game against
Jalen Duren and the Pistons on Thursday night. Sarr has a very high ceiling when he's at full strength and is averaging 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 28 minutes per game on the season. He missed a month before returning last Sunday, but in his four games since then, he has played 23 minutes or less. He can still post excellent numbers in short bursts, but his workload for this game and for the rest of the season is very uncertain, with the Wizards well out of playoff contention.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is on the team's injury report on Thursday, listed as questionable for the second game of the two-game, back-to-back set in New Orleans. Kawhi had 25 points in 29 minutes in the team's loss on Wednesday, but it isn't certain if he'll be able to play as the team looks to bounce back Thursday. With
Darius Garland (toe) out for the second game of the set,
Kris Dunn and
Jordan Miller will already get more work in the backcourt, and if Kawhi is also out, the Clippers would likely rely more heavily on
Derrick Jones Jr. and
Kobe Sanders since
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) has already been ruled out as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Darius Garland (toe) will not play on Thursday, as his team finishes a back-to-back set against the Pelicans in New Orleans. Garland played 29 minutes in the team's loss on Wednesday, but only had 13 points to go with six assists. While he is out for injury maintenance on Thursday,
Kris Dunn and
Jordan Miller will carry more work in the backcourt, while
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will be more the focal point of the offense if he's able to play through a questionable tag of his own. Garland's next chance to return will be Saturday in Dallas.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (forearm) was listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup in Miami, joining
LeBron James (foot) and
Luka Doncic (hip), who also have questionable tags. If Reaves plays and either or both of the other two stars sit, he'll have a very high ceiling against the Heat, but there's also a chance that the Lakers sit all three stars. If Reaves doesn't play,
Marcus Smart,
Jake LaRavia,
Rui Hachimura, and
Luke Kennard could step in and pick up more work. Reaves has played big minutes lately, but he has been quiet offensively, while Luka and LeBron have carried most of the work.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) may not be taking his talents to South Beach after all--at least not for Thursday's game against the Heat. James was listed as questionable for the second game of the team's back-to-back, along with
Luka Doncic (hip) and
Austin Reaves (forearm). If any one or two of the three play, they'll have a large workload, and if all three sit,
Marcus Smart,
Rui Hachimura, and
Luke Kennard could step in and pick up more work. For LeBron specifically, Rui Hachimura and
Jake LaRavia would likely step up at forward, making them good plays against the up-tempo Heat on Thursday if James gets the night off.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hip) was listed as questionable for the second game of his team's back-to-back on Thursday. After beating the Rockets on Wednesday, the Lakers listed Doncic,
LeBron James (foot), and
Austin Reaves (forearm) each as questionable for Thursday's game in Miami. Doncic had 40 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in Wednesday's win, but he had to play 38 minutes. He also played big minutes against Houston on Monday in another win. Doncic and the Lakers have won seven straight, and during that span, Luka has averaged 38.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 37.4 minutes per game. With such a heavy workload, the Lakers could get him a day off on Thursday in Miami. If he's out, James or Reaves could pick up more work if available, but if the Lakers rest all their stars,
Marcus Smart,
Rui Hachimura,
Luke Kennard, and Bronny James could be in the mix for more opportunities.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (lung) will miss at least two weeks, according to the official team update, as he deals with a left collapsed lung. He will be re-evaluated at that time, although this kind of injury usually sidelines players a little longer than just two weeks. There is still optimism that he'll be back for the playoffs, but he may come up short of qualifying for postseason awards if he doesn't play any more games. This is also a huge hit for the Pistons, who are the top seed in the Eastern Conference and have looked like title contenders. In the short term,
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser will fill in for Cunningham, who was averaging 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Jalen Duren and the rest of the rotation will all get more usage as the team battles to stay atop the Conference while Cunningham recovers. The timeline is still uncertain, but he'll be out until at least early April.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Brett Siegel
March 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This is a massive blow for the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who have looked like title contenders this season. Cunningham has led the way for the team, averaging 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.5 steals. With Cunningham out,
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser will move up on the depth chart. Jenkins has consistently performed well without Cunningham and could be a difference-maker for fantasy teams. He has averaged 14.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.3 steals as a starter this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
March 19, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Jabari Walker (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. He has sat out three games while battling an illness. Walker will compete with
Trendon Watford for backup minutes in the frontcourt. As a reserve, Walker doesn't have any fantasy appeal, averaging 4.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.3 minutes coming off the bench this season. He may currently have a slightly larger workload due to the absence of
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Paul George (suspension), and
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (ankle) will hop back into the lineup on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. He hasn't been listed on the injury report after sitting out the second game of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Sacramento. Vassell's absence allowed
Harrison Barnes to start against his former team, and the veteran will return to a reserve role on Thursday night. In recent weeks, Vassell has struggled with consistency, averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in March.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product has been one of the Heat's most durable players this season, but he might be unavailable on Thursday night due to hip tightness. If Jaquez Jr. doesn't suit up,
Simone Fontecchio and
Keshad Johnson will be candidates for increased playing time. Both performed well off the bench in Tuesday's loss to Charlotte, combining for 25 points. Johnson also made a mark defensively, snagging three steals and blocking one shot.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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