April 6, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks finished with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes Sunday but could be suspended for Tuesday's game against Houston after picking up his 18th technical foul. With the regular season winding down, any missed game could impact fantasy playoff lineups.
Royce O'Neale and
Grayson Allen may see slight minute increases but remain modest fringe options.
Devin Booker and
Jalen Green could take on more scoring usage. Brooks should still be held in most competitive formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: BAILEY LEASURE
April 6, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will not return after suffering a right shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Lakers and could miss additional time with another game scheduled Tuesday against the Clippers.
Marvin Bagley III becomes the top streaming candidate if Gafford sits after producing nine points, four rebounds, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes.
Dwight Powell looks like a modest deep-league option as the next man up at center, while
P.J. Washington could also pick up extra minutes in smaller lineups.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
April 6, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) will seek specialized treatment in Europe for a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and remains out for the rest of the regular season, though the move is aimed at a possible postseason return. His absence keeps
LeBron James in a primary creator role after a 30-point, nine-rebound, 15-assist line in 39 minutes last game, making him an elite hold.
Rui Hachimura, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, and
Jake LaRavia, who added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals, look like strong streaming options. Managers in deeper leagues can also monitor
Luke Kennard for extra minutes and three-point production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Cameron Payne (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and is expected to miss at least two weeks, likely sidelining him for the rest of the regular season. His absence could lead to more backup point guard minutes for
Quentin Grimes behind
Tyrese Maxey. Grimes has logged 10 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes against Minnesota and 12 points with two three-pointers in 23 minutes against Washington recently, though his fantasy upside remains modest with Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Paul George handling most of the offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: Austin Krell
April 5, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic after logging 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 23 minutes Saturday. If he sits,
Kevin Huerter,
Caris LeVert, and
Ron Holland II could all see increased opportunities, with one likely moving into the starting lineup. Huerter posted five points, five rebounds, and six assists in 25 minutes in his last outing and could offer short-term value for assists and three-pointers. Holland's recent activity also puts him on the deep-league radar if Robinson is unavailable.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (calf) will remain sidelined for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to a lingering calf strain. His continued absence should keep
Scoot Henderson in an elevated role with the starting group. Henderson has averaged 16.7 points, 2.0 three-pointers, and 4.0 assists in 24.6 minutes across his last three starts, making him a viable fantasy option for points and assists while Grant remains out.
Deni Avdija should continue to see a bit more offensive responsibility, while Grant's absence leaves Portland a little short on forward depth down the stretch.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic after playing through the issue in his last outing. With Detroit already locked into playoff positioning, the team could take a cautious approach with its veteran forward. If Harris sits,
Ron Holland II,
Javonte Green, and
Caris LeVert could see expanded roles. Holland finished with 11 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 20 minutes in his last appearance, making him a possible deep-league streamer, while Green could enter the starting lineup if Harris is held out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) is off the injury report and expected to return Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after missing one game. His return should move
Mitchell Robinson back into a reserve role and reduce the minutes available for
Mohamed Diawara and
Ariel Hukporti. Towns has averaged 18.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.8 minutes over his last five games and posted a 20-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double in his last outing. He remains a must-start fantasy option, while Robinson's short-term streaming value likely takes a hit with Towns reclaiming starting duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) is off the injury report and expected to play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs after sitting out Saturday for maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His return should send
Andre Drummond back to a reserve role and cut into
Adem Bona's minutes. Embiid has averaged 27.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.8 blocks across 33.1 minutes over his last four games, reinforcing his must-start status. His presence should slightly trim the offensive workload of
Tyrese Maxey and
Paul George, though both remain strong fantasy options, while Drummond and Bona take the biggest hit in playing time.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (illness) is available Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after initially being listed as probable. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.0 steals across 23.7 minutes over his last five games, giving him some deep-league appeal for scoring and assists. His return should limit
Ryan Nembhard's opportunities off the bench, while
Cooper Flagg should continue handling primary playmaking duties. Williams could remain a situational fantasy option in deeper formats if his recent usage and bench role remain steady.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
April 5, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) is available Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing three games. His return could cut into
Dwight Powell's reserve minutes, with Bagley likely reclaiming a steady bench role. The former No. 2 pick has averaged 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers across 19.9 minutes over his last five games, making him a possible deep-league scoring option.
Daniel Gafford should continue leading the frontcourt, but Bagley's return gives Dallas another scoring option off the bench while Powell's fantasy value takes a hit.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (ankle) is available Sunday against Minnesota after missing one game. His return likely sends
Ryan Kalkbrenner back to a reserve role and could push
Xavier Tillman out of the rotation. Diabate has averaged 7.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 26.6 minutes over his last 10 games, giving him deep-league value for rebounds and defensive stats. He could provide late-season category help in those areas, while Kalkbrenner may see his minutes and fantasy value take a step back.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (hip) will suit up on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rollins has played in only one of the last four games, but he is available on Sunday after shaking off a questionable tag. With several big guns out of the lineup, Rollins has taken on a larger role late in the season, averaging 22.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals across his last five outings. Memphis sits 23rd in defensive efficiency, making Sunday's game a superb fantasy matchup for Rollins.
Pete Nance will give up his starting spot to Rollins.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The 21-year-old has been ruled out due to illness. With
Josh Giddey (hamstring) also sidelined, the Bulls will have two new starters on Sunday.
Collin Sexton will join
Tre Jones in the backcourt, while
Leonard Miller will be Buzelis' replacement. Miller has been one of Chicago's best players in recent weeks, and a starting role will further elevate his fantasy value. In seven starts, Miller has posted averages of 11.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Nikola Vucevic (finger) will end a month-long absence on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran big man has recovered from a fractured finger and is listed as available after initially having a questionable tag on the injury report. Vucevic has been
Neemias Queta's backup in Boston, but he has still delivered decent production. In 12 appearances with the Celtics, Vucevic has averaged 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game. Queta and Vucevic face a tough matchup on Sunday, with
Jakob Poeltl healthy and playing well for the Raptors in the middle.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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