February 26, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. As expected, Embiid is ready to go after being listed as probable on the injury report. Before Tuesday's contest, Embiid missed five straight games due to knee and shin issues. On Tuesday, Embiid finished with 27 points, five assists, and six rebounds in 26 minutes of action. The expectation is that Embiid will have a similar workload until he's fully healthy again. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can feel safe getting Embiid into their lineups on Thursday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. He has been sidelined since suffering an abdominal injury, keeping him off the floor for OKC's previous nine contests. While SGA may be limited for at least a few contests, he should be plugged right back into all fantasy lineups.
Chet Holmgren (back) and
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) are also off the injury report, meaning lower ceilings for
Cason Wallace,
Jaylin Williams, and
Aaron Wiggins.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) will suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Powell was a late addition to his team's injury report on Thursday afternoon due to groin soreness, but he's since been cleared to play. The 32-year-old has made three appearances since the break and collected 26 points in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks. If Powell has any setbacks, backcourt minutes could be available for
Kasparas Jakucionis,
Pelle Larsson, and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. alongside
Tyler Herro, who is still playing limited minutes after his recent return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Anthony Chiang
February 26, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) will play on Thursday versus Washington. He was listed on the injury report because of a hip contusion after amassing nine points and nine boards when these clubs met on Tuesday night. With
Jalen Johnson (hip) and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) both ruled out, Risacher has an excellent opportunity to get more involved against one of the worst defensive squads in the National Basketball Association. Still, his volatility throughout the campaign makes him hard to trust.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports that Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) will suit up against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Nembhard previously carried a questionable tag, but he is now good to go. In his last outing, he collected 23 points and three assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Sixers. The 26-year-old should continue to see minutes in the high-20s, and he remains a viable streaming option going into tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Dustin Dopirak
February 26, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) won't play in Thursday's rematch with Washington. The Hawks are also down
Jalen Johnson (hip), meaning there will be plenty of shots up for grabs. There are several directions head coach Quin Snyder can go regarding the starting lineup. However,
CJ McCollum,
Onyeka Okongwu, and
Jonathan Kuminga may be the most productive from a fantasy standpoint no matter who gets the start. Kuminga looked fantastic in his first game in Atlanta, amassing 27 points, seven boards, and two steals in 24 minutes.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Atlanta Hawks
February 26, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Obi Toppin (foot) will suit up on Thursday versus Charlotte. He had played in only three games this season before suffering a stress fracture in his right foot. Prior to the injury, the 2020 No. 8 overall pick appeared to be well on his way to having the best year of his career, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. With that said, Toppin will be on a minutes restriction for the remainder of the season, likely making him irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Dustin Dopirak
February 26, 2026
Tyler Smith of IndySportsLegends.com reports that Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (wrist) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Siakam was considered doubtful previously, but he's since been ruled out due to a left wrist sprain and will miss his second game in a row. The Pacers will be provided with some relief as
Obi Toppin (foot) is set to suit up. However, his minutes will likely be limited, giving
Ben Sheppard and
Micah Potter plenty of frontcourt scoring opportunities.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Tyler Smith
February 26, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (back) will return from his three-game absence on Thursday versus Houston.
Tristan da Silva had been starting while Suggs was on the shelf, most recently amassing 13 points, six rebounds, and two steals in Tuesday's 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Although it's realistic to assume Suggs might see less work than usual in his first game back, his presence should eliminate nearly all of da Silva's streaming appeal. The same can be said for
Jett Howard and
Jevon Carter, who were sporadically productive while Suggs was out of commission.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jason Beede
February 26, 2026
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (illness) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday due to an illness. The 28-year-old is averaging 11.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per contest across 47 outings this season. With Hachimura on the shelf, a sizable amount of minutes could be available for players like
Luke Kennard or Jack LaRavia. Luke Kennard has had most success recently draining at least one three-pointer in eight of his last nine appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Dave McMenamin
February 26, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (quad) was downgraded from doubtful to out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. Williams will join
Jalen Smith (calf) on the sidelines, leaving lots of playing time and usage for
Guerschon Yabusele,
Nick Richards, and
Leonard Miller. Yabusele and Richards each have double-double potential in the favorable matchup. Yabusele will likely start in place of Smith, giving him and especially high ceiling due to his multi-category upside against Portland, and without Williams, Miller may have to step more into the mix off the bench.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) is dealing with ankle soreness and may not be available when his team finishes their back-to-back in Texas with a game against the Mavericks. Monk only had seven points in 19 minutes on Wednesday, but had double-digit points in five straight before that.
Russell Westbrook (thigh) and
Keegan Murray (ankle) are already out, so if Monk joins them on the sidelines,
Devin Carter and
Killian Hayes will get plenty of run in the backcourt, while
Nique Clifford,
Precious Achiuwa, and
Maxime Raynaud will have to carry more of the scoring load in the offense.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Russell Westbrook (thigh) was listed as out for the second night of his team's back-to-back due to a bruised right thigh. He played 25 minutes on Wednesday against the Rockets and had 22 points against his former team. Without him on Thursday against the Mavericks, more time and opportunities will be available for
Devin Carter, especially if
Malik Monk (ankle) does not play through his questionable tag. Recent addition
Killian Hayes could also get more playing time without Russ on Thursday night.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (ankle) will not play on Thursday after aggravating his sprained ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets. Murray missed 20 games with an injury to the same ankle from Jan. 6 to Feb. 11, but the team hasn't given an update on any timetable for him to return this time. Without him on Thursday,
Nique Clifford will likely play a more active role, while
Daeqwon Plowden and Patrick Baldwin will also have more work coming off the bench. The Kings are already short-handed, so without Murray, even more value will be available to those fringe contributors.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will not play Thursday night in the late game against Minnesota. He is dealing with soreness in his left ankle and will remain day-to-day going forward. He played 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to Orlando, finishing with 37 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two blocks, but he'll miss Thursday's game, leaving more time and usage for the rest of the rotation. The main players who will need to step up are
Kobe Sanders and
Jordan Miller, who are each interesting options for DFS and streaming purposes in expanded roles against Minnesota.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
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