March 3, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes (ankle) was added late to the injury report and won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday due to soreness in his left ankle. Tonight's contest will be the first the 33-year-old has missed all season. His next opportunity to return will come on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. Barnes is averaging 10.2 points and 2.9 rebounds across 26.9 minutes per contest in 60 appearances this campaign. With Barnes sidelined,
Julian Champagnie and
Keldon Johnson are expected to absorb additional minutes and could see increased offensive involvement against Philadelphia.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (knee) will be active against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available after Wiggins was added late to the injury report due to a knee issue. Wiggins has recently played his best basketball of the season, averaging 18.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 blocks in February. He netted over 48 percent of his triples last month and could do further damage on Tuesday against a team that allows opponents to shoot a league-high 38.1 percent from downtown.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback
Jimmy Garoppolo is on the Miami Dolphins' radar this offseason as they look to rebuild their QB room, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Former first-rounder
Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be released soon.
Quinn Ewers and
Cam Miller are the only other signal-callers on their roster, so Miami is unsurprisingly interested in adding a veteran QB to push Ewers and to possibly serve as the backup. The Dolphins will be in on Green Bay Packers impending free-agent QB
Malik Willis, but they'll be bidding against plenty of other teams for his services as the QB with the most upside in this free-agent class. The 34-year-old Garoppolo has 12 years of NFL experience, but he has appeared in just 11 games (seven starts) since the start of the 2023 season. Jimmy G didn't attempt a single pass in 2025 in three appearances.
--Keith HernandezSource: Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) is a late addition to the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Edwards is currently considered questionable due to a right foot issue. The superstar guard has played in 14 straight games, so the Wolves might play it safe and give Edwards the night off to rest. During that stretch, Edwards is averaging 28.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 37.0 minutes per game. If Edwards does sit out,
Bones Hyland and
Ayo Dosunmu would likely be asked to pick up the slack. Both players could be possible streaming options if Edwards is unable to play. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off for another update on Edwards.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that we should expect the Denver Broncos to "closely examine" the veteran running back market this offseason, which includes the Seahawks'
Kenneth Walker III, the Jaguars'
Travis Etienne Jr., and the Panthers'
Rico Dowdle, among others. In terms of the upcoming NFL draft, Kosmider believes it is probably more likely that the Broncos "will search for young depth at RB on Day 3" after they took
RJ Harvey in the second round in 2025. A veteran RB probably won't be necessary if Denver chooses to re-sign
J.K. Dobbins (foot), but he's more likely to walk in free agency after suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 10. Harvey took over as the team's lead back down the stretch and into the playoffs last year after Dobbins' injury, but it sounds as though the Broncos want to complement him in the backfield in 2026 instead of featuring him as the clear RB1.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Nick Kosmider
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Mitchell was added to the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest due to a bruised left shoulder. It doesn't appear to be significant enough to force him to miss any time. Over the last 10 games, Mitchell is averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He's usually consistent enough to be worth rostering in deep leagues at the minimum. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Mitchell active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland's leader has a chance to return from a four-game absence, though it's far from certain due to a nagging lower back injury. The last time Avdija tried to play through the injury, he lasted only 59 seconds.
Kris Murray (illness) has been starting in Avdija's place, but he is also considered questionable for Wednesday's game.
Vit Krejci would be the next man up to start after already getting a taste of first-unit action when Murray made an early exit on Sunday against Atlanta.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Tonight's contest will be the third in a row that the 29-year-old has been out of action due to a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to suit up is Sunday against Boston. With Wade still on the shelf,
Jaylon Tyson will continue to carry a heavier workload during this evening's matchup.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander
Quinn Priester (wrist) might not be ready for Opening Day later this month as a precaution after last year's wrist discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers have chosen to slow-play Priester this spring, which is why the 25-year-old has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game in spring training. Priester's wrist injury isn't a concern, though, which is the good news. The only thing that might delay him from making his 2026 debut is the fact that he might not be fully built up by then. Priester, a former 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019, was great for the Brew Crew last year in his first season with the team, going 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-high 132 strikeouts and 50 walks in 157 1/3 innings over 29 outings (24 starts). He has limited strikeout upside and will likely be due for some regression in 2026, but Priester is a rising late-round target for starting pitching depth in mixed leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
March 3, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The MVP candidate skipped the first game of the week on Monday against Milwaukee due to illness. Brown has tallied 26.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game since the All-Star break. His return to the lineup will bump
Hugo Gonzalez back to the bench, while
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard will be less involved in the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-handed closer
Josh Hader (biceps) could throw a bullpen session next week, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Hader came into spring training last month with left-biceps inflammation and has been limited to throwing on flat ground so far. The move to throwing off a mound is a big step for the 31-year-old, but it doesn't necessarily ensure that he'll be ready to go by Opening Day in late March. Fantasy managers need to keep in mind that the hard-throwing southpaw also missed the last seven weeks of the 2025 regular season due to a left-shoulder strain. Typically an elite closer in fantasy, Hader's stock is falling due to injury concerns going into the 2026 campaign. Meanwhile,
Bryan Abreu has become a popular late-round target as the likely ninth-inning replacement if Hader begins the year on the injured list.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (back) will play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Martin is dealing with a sore lower back but is ready to make a second consecutive appearance. After missing one game because of his back issue, Martin played well on Sunday against Oklahoma City, leading his team with 18 points in 30 minutes. With
P.J. Washington (ankle) back in the lineup, Martin could be pushed to the bench on Tuesday night, which would be a blow to his fantasy prospects.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Anthony Gill (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Gill will miss both legs of the back-to-back set due to a lingering illness. The Wizards are extremely banged up at the center spot, so Gill has been playing big minutes lately. Given the injuries, the Wizards are likely going to use a committee approach to fill the void at center.
Will Riley,
Julian Reese, and
Justin Champagnie should all see increased playing time on Tuesday. Among the three, Riley is likely going to be the most consistent streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Washington has battled ankle issues all year, with the most recent one keeping him out of action for three games. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a solid season on a struggling team, averaging 14.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. On Tuesday night, Washington may be more active on the offensive end, as Dallas will be without
Cooper Flagg (foot) and
Naji Marshall (finger), two of the team's top three scorers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Thompson sustained a right adductor contusion in Sunday's 100-87 loss to OKC and exited after just 15 minutes on the floor. With Thompson sidelined, extra minutes will be available for
AJ Johnson and veteran
Khris Middleton. Johnson logged six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes on Sunday, and he has been one of the most productive Mavs lately as the team deals with multiple injuries in the rotation.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Carter was a late addition to the injury report and will now officially sit out due to left ankle soreness. This is the first time that Carter has missed a game since the middle of January. This season, Carter is averaging 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 29.8 minutes per game this season.
Moritz Wagner and
Goga Bitadze figure to split up the extra minutes during Tuesday's game. His next chance to play will come on Thursday, so fantasy managers will need to check back ahead of that game.
--Andy WebbSource: Magic PR
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) will remain out on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. The talented rookie will miss an eighth consecutive contest. It has been nearly a month since Flagg last played, but his return from a midfoot sprain could be near, as he was initially listed as doubtful on the injury report. Flagg's absence leaves
Brandon Williams and
Ryan Nembhard in charge of playmaking, with
Max Christie,
Khris Middleton, and
P.J. Washington (ankle) serving as the primary scoring options.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (lower body) won't play against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Lizotte has been part of Pittsburgh's highly effective fourth line, totaling six points (one goal, five assists) in his last seven appearances. He's had 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 49 games across the season. Kevin Hayes will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday, while Connor Dewar will take over the fourth-line center duties.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dan Kingerski
March 3, 2026
According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (quadriceps) has been downgraded to unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Black will miss his second straight contest due to a right quadriceps contusion. The 21-year-old is having an excellent season, averaging 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists across 31 minutes per game. His next opportunity to return will come on Thursday against Dallas. With Black still sidelined,
Tristan da Silva and
Jevon Carter could see additional scoring opportunities in this appealing matchup versus Washington.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Jason Beede
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) is week-to-week and will sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Foligno's physical style often leaves him hurt. This season, the veteran has appeared in only 48 of Minnesota's 61 games, registering 11 points (six goals, five assists), 55 shots, and 151 hits. Robby Fabbri, who was claimed off waivers on Monday, looks poised to have a regular role until Foligno returns. In 15 appearances with the St. Louis Blues this campaign, Fabbri recorded four points (one goal, three assists), 17 shots, and 34 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Swedish rearguard has been sidelined for 14 games due to a lower-body injury. Across 42 appearances this season, Brodin has recorded 15 points (three goals, 12 assists), 43 shots, 91 blocks, and a plus-13 rating. He averages the third-most ice time among Minnesota's defensemen at 21:19 per game. Brodin will join Jared Spurgeon on the second defensive pairing, with Daemon Hunt heading into the press box as a healthy scratch.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Marvin Bagley III has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Bagley has missed three consecutive contests due to a neck sprain. His next chance to return is on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. While Bagley remains sidelined,
Dwight Powell will likely continue to take on additional frontcourt minutes. In the 34-year-old veteran big man's last outing, he recorded nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 100-87 loss to OKC. However, Powell isn't a strong streaming option, as he typically sees fewer than 15 minutes per game.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) isn't ready to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. He will miss a fourth straight game after skating on Tuesday morning with a non-contact jersey. Carlson was hurt before the Olympic break and has been nursing a lower-body injury for a month. With Carlson out, Rasmus Sandin has taken on extra responsibilities, joining the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Since moving up in the lineup, Sandin has notched one goal and two assists in three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh's market is expected to be "very robust" as he heads into free agency, which is why The Athletic's Daniel Popper wouldn't be surprised if the Chargers let him walk if another team is willing to pay him $25 million per year. The sense coming out of the NFL scouting combine last week is that edge rusher Khalil Mack "will be back with the Chargers in 2026," which makes it easier for the Bolts to let Oweh walk. If both Oweh and Mack sign elsewhere, L.A. will have to "make multiple additions through free agency and the draft to rebuild the room." Oweh was a major asset for the Chargers last year after they acquired him from the Baltimore Ravens, recording all 7.5 of his sacks with the team in 12 regular-season contests. If Oweh leaves L.A., the Chargers could target a linebacker replacement in the first round of April's NFL draft.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
March 3, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forwards Troy Terry (upper body) and Mikael Granlund (upper body) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The two have combined for 72 points this season, but the Ducks have so far coped well with their absence, winning five games in a row. Terry has missed the last two games, while Granlund has sat out three contests. With Ryan Strome (illness) and Frank Vatrano (shoulder) also sidelined, the Ducks's offense relies on Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are "now open" to trading Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Vikings would like to keep Greenard around, but they are also working through salary cap issues this year, which has led to trade conversations. The 28-year-old was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2024 in his first year in Minnesota, but he played in just 12 games in 2025 and ended the year on Injured Reserve due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. The former third-round selection by the Houston Texans in 2020 out of the University of Florida will have a $23.3 million salary cap hit if he stays on the Vikings' roster this season. Greenard had back-to-back seasons of 12 sacks in 2023 and 2024, only to record just three sacks last year. A bounce-back is possible in 2026 with better health, and he'll surely have suitors on the trade market.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 3, 2026
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. The Rangers captain sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Miller picked up an assist against Columbus, bringing his season total to 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) in 51 games. With him on Injured Reserve, Miller must sit out at least three games and won't be eligible to return to the lineup until March 10 against the Calgary Flames.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old will miss his 18th consecutive game due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to return will come on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. However, there is still no clear timetable for his return, so a potential appearance tomorrow evening appears unlikely. Through 43 games this season, Mitchell is averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals across 26.3 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
"More than 10 teams are eyeing" Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent wide receiver
Jalen Nailor, league sources told Alec Lewis of The Athletic. The 27-year-old "will be one of the more coveted free-agent wide receivers next week." Nailor has caught just 69 passes and has never reached 450 receiving yards in a single season, but multiple evaluators "think he has the potential to become a priority signing." He picks up offensive concepts well, is a willing run-blocker, has vertical speed, and shows separation ability, which is why the Vikings would prefer not to lose him. An NFC executive thinks Nailor could produce an 80-catch season in the near future. Lewis writes that Nailor could be in line for a three-year deal worth an average annual value of between $12 million and $15 million. While the Vikings would like to retain Nailor, they aren't likely to spend big at the position. Depending on his landing spot, fantasy managers should keep Nailor's name in mind as a potential sleeper in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
March 3, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) won't play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Alexander Holtz is projected to fill the void in the lineup, while Braeden Bowman will join Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev on the first line. Since the Olympic break ended, Bowman has averaged a point per game in three contests, but he faces a difficult matchup on Tuesday. Buffalo has been the best team in the NHL since December, allowing two or fewer goals in three consecutive games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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