March 17, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle, neck) was originally questionable for Tuesday's home game against the Pacers, but the team downgraded him to doubtful early in the day on Tuesday. Brunson played 36 minutes on Sunday night and had 30 points and nine assists against the Warriors, but he'll likely get Tuesday off, leaving more work for
Karl-Anthony Towns as the focus of the offense, while
OG Anunoby and
Mikal Bridges could get more usage as
Landry Shamet and Jose Calderon fill in at guard in Brunson's spot. The Pacers have been such a favorable matchup that whoever gets playing time against them should be set up for fantasy success on Tuesday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Isaiah Stewart (calf) will be re-evaluated in a week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain. Stewart has been the primary backup center for Detroit this season, averaging 10.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 23.1 minutes per game this season. He did not play on Sunday and will miss at least four games over the next week, including two road games in Washington and two home games against the Warriors and Lakers. For however long Stewart is out,
Paul Reed should step into a more meaningful role off the bench, and
Jalen Duren will likely get a larger workload if the game is competitive. With back-to-back matchups against the Wizards this week, Duren will be a must-start in almost all formats, and Reed makes sense as a streaming play or DFS flier.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Brett Siegel
March 17, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (knee) will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks due to right-knee inflammation, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Edwards is averaging 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 35.5 minutes per game this season, and he has the Timberwolves at 41-27 in the middle of a tight race for seeding in a packed Western Conference. Minnesota has lost four of its last five games after winning eight of nine. They'll be home against the Suns, Jazz, and Trail Blazers this week before traveling to Boston on Sunday. Edwards will miss at least those four games, leaving more work for the rest of the Timberwolves rotation, especially
Julius Randle,
Naz Reid,
Ayo Dosunmu, and
Bones Hyland, who will help carry the load until Edwards returns, hopefully ready to roll for a deep playoff run.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
March 17, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) is questionable to play on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He may remain sidelined for a fourth consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain. With Monk out of the picture,
Daeqwon Plowden has secured a regular role in the rotation, logging at least 30 minutes in five consecutive contests. He has offered steady production over that stretch, averaging 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. Veteran
Doug McDermott has also carved out a spot in the rotation, though his deployment as a three-point gunner has largely failed to pay off.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Phoenix Suns. Reid sustained a right shoulder contusion during Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City, leaving his status uncertain for Tuesday's game. It's the first game of a back-to-back for Minnesota, and the team will want to avoid risking a more serious injury to Reid. If he doesn't play Tuesday night, more minutes will likely go to
Kyle Anderson and
Joan Beringer, although neither player has much fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The athletic big man is nursing a right calf strain and could miss his first game since Feb. 20.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is also considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup, so the trio of
Bobby Portis,
Jericho Sims, and
Pete Nance may need to carry Milwaukee's frontcourt. While Sims is likely to take Turner's spot in the starting lineup, Portis has more fantasy upside. The last time Milwaukee was missing both Antetokounmpo and Turner, Portis finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's visit to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks. Nesmith has produced a couple of big performances lately, including a 32-point effort in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee, but he's managing an ankle injury. The team will want to be cautious with Nesmith during its upcoming back-to-back set. At MSG, the Pacers may mainly rely on their reserves, with
Pascal Siakam (knee),
Ivica Zubac (ankle), and
Andrew Nembhard (calf) also listed on the injury report.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. After recovering from an ankle injury, Zubac has suited up for three straight games, but he might miss Tuesday's contest because it's part of a back-to-back. If Indiana decides to sit Zubac,
Jay Huff and
Micah Potter (triceps) would move up on the depth chart, though the latter is also considered questionable for Tuesday's game. Both backup bigs performed well for the Pacers during Zubac's five-week absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. After dealing with back and neck injuries, Nembhard has sustained a right calf contusion, which could keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game.
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) started in Nembhard's absence on Sunday against Milwaukee, but he is also on the injury report with a questionable tag.
Quenton Jackson (calf) isn't fully healthy either, meaning
Kam Jones could have a very heavy workload in Tuesday's game, along with
Ethan Thompson.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) won't play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game due to a toe injury. Over the last couple of games, the Heat have used
Kel'el Ware as Wiggins' replacement in the first unit. On Tuesday, there might be another change in the lineup depending on
Bam Adebayo's (calf) status. Ware averages 12.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks as a starter this season.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. also has a chance to make a bigger impact without Wiggins.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (knee) has been tagged as doubtful on the injury report for Tuesday's clash against the New York Knicks, indicating he is unlikely to return to the lineup. The Cameroonian has been out of action for four games due to a right knee sprain. Indiana has almost the entire team on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest, making it impossible to project how the rotation will look. That said,
Jarace Walker is healthy and has been a bigger part of the offense in the games Siakam has missed. Additionally,
Kobe Brown and
Jalen Slawson are poised to receive increased opportunities because the team lacks options at the No. 4 spot.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He skipped the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana to manage a knee issue. Earlier this month, Porter Jr. missed four games due to right knee synovitis. In his last appearance, Porter Jr. made an impact all over the court, finishing a 122-99 loss to Atlanta with 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block. On Tuesday night, Porter Jr. could be the primary offensive option for the Bucks, as
Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is hurt and may miss the game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle, neck) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. Brunson produced 29 points and nine assists against the Pacers on Friday night, but he may have to sit out Tuesday's rematch due to ankle and neck injuries. Brunson's absence would create additional playing opportunities for
Jose Alvarado,
Jordan Clarkson, and
Landry Shamet. Additionally,
Karl-Anthony Towns will be expected to be much more active on the offensive end. Towns has averaged 28.2 points and 14.0 rebounds in five games without Brunson this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. He will miss a 10th consecutive game due to a right oblique strain. According to 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, Embiid has resumed basketball activities. This suggests that the former MVP shouldn't be too far from returning. However, he still needs a bit more time to recover, giving
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona a chance to impress against
Nikola Jokic. Drummond had a big 17-rebound performance on Sunday against Portland when he returned from a three-game absence. The veteran outperformed Bona and may have earned himself a starting spot for Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss the team's upcoming three-game road trip, P.J. Ziegler of FOX 8 reports. Due to right knee tendonitis, he will sit out a sixth consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. In Allen's absence,
Thomas Bryant's workload has slightly increased, while
Keon Ellis has made back-to-back starts. After impressing in his season debut on Sunday against Dallas,
Max Strus is also a candidate to see some action in the starting unit until Allen returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: P.J. Ziegler
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