January 22, 2026
According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, Denver Nuggets center
Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is expected to play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The veteran center sustained a right calf strain against Toronto on New Year's Eve and was initially due to miss at least four weeks. With
Nikola Jokic (knee) still out, the Nuggets could use Valanciunas to bolster their frontcourt during tonight's tilt. If he does indeed return, the 33-year-old would provide much-needed support to
Aaron Gordon (hamstring), who has recently filled in at center.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Bennett Durando
January 22, 2026
Charlotte Hornets PR announced that Charlotte Hornets forward
Grant Williams (knee) won't suit up against the Orlando Magic on Thursday due to right knee injury management. Williams has played in five games this season since recovering from an ACL tear that kept him out of action since November 2024. With Williams sidelined,
Josh Green and
Sion James could land expanded roles in the Hornets frontcourt during tonight's clash.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
January 22, 2026
Houston Rockets guard
Aaron Holiday (back) won't suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Holiday was unable to shed a questionable tag and will sit out tonight's contest due to back spasms. The 29-year-old guard has struggled to make his mark in fantasy, averaging 6.0 points in 14.0 minutes per contest across 30 outings so far this campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center
Luke Kornet (adductor) won't play against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Kornet is dealing with left adductor tightness. His next chance to suit up is Sunday versus New Orleans. The 30-year-old big man has played in 36 games this campaign, averaging 8.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 24.3 minutes per contest. With Kornet out of action this evening, 36-year-old veteran
Kelly Olynyk will likely jump back into the rotation and backup star center
Victor Wembanyama.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (illness) won't suit up against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Bagley is under the weather and will be held out of tonight's contest. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 19.3 minutes per contest across 36 outings so far this season. Washington's frontcourt will also be without
Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring), so
Alexandre Sarr, with extended minutes, could make some noise in fantasy during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) was a late addition to his team's injury report ahead of their Thursday night matchup against the Trail Blazers. Mitchell missed two games with a shoulder contusion before returning Monday and playing 25 minutes against the Warriors. He also played on Tuesday against the Kings, logging 19 minutes, but apparently the shoulder is still an issue, since he is uncertain to be able to give it a go on Thursday. With
Tyler Herro (ribs) out, there should be plenty of work for Mitchell if he can play through the injury, but if not,
Dru Smith and
Kasparas Jakucionis are candidates to fill in at point guard for the Heat's injury-depleted starting five.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Miami Heat center
Kel'el Ware (hamstring) was downgraded from questionable to out for his team's Thursday night game in Portland. He also missed Tuesday's game against the Kings, and he's likely day-to-day at this point since no clear timetable has been given. With Ware missing a second straight game, the Heat will most likely go small, using
Bam Adebayo more at center and giving more playing time to
Nikola Jovic. Ware's next chance to return will be Saturday in Utah, which would be a great fantasy matchup for him if he's available.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Julius Randle (foot) was a mid-day addition to the injury report for his team's home game against the Bulls on Thursday. Randle is dealing with foot soreness, and if he's ruled out,
Naz Reid would likely step into even more work off the bench and be a great play against the Bulls in a smash spot for the Timberwolves frontcourt.
Rudy Gobert could also get a little more work if Randle is sidelined and be a good option in this contest. Check back to see if Randle can play through the issue Thursday night, but the team will likely be cautious with Randle since he has been such a big part of their offense this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) will not play Thursday in his team's first game back after two international matchups against the Grizzlies over the last week. Wagner was sidelined for over a month due to a sprained left ankle before returning for the games in Germany and London, but he won't be ready for Thursday's game in Orlando. With Wagner out again on Thursday,
Tristan da Silva seems to be the most likely choice to replace him in the starting five. In his 13 starts, Da Silva has averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes per game.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (thumb) is listed as questionable for the second game of his team's back-to-back, which is scheduled for Thursday night in Orlando. Charlotte played the star guard off the bench on Wednesday against the Cavaliers, and he went just 1-for-15 from the field in 22 minutes while also picking up this thumb contusion that has his status uncertain for Thursday. If Ball is out,
Brandon Miller and
Kon Knueppel would have to pick up the scoring slack, while
Collin Sexton would also need to step into more usage. Sexton has been excellent lately, so if Ball is out, he should be a strong play in Orlando, where the Magic will also remain without
Jalen Suggs (ankle), who was ruled out earlier on Thursday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Moussa Cisse (illness) will likely be active on Thursday night for his team's home game against the Warriors. He was upgraded from questionable to probable and will likely serve as the team's primary backup center behind
Dwight Powell since
Daniel Gafford (ankle) was downgraded to doubtful. Cisse has put together three straight strong games with Gafford out, with at least nine points and nine rebounds in each of those three games. He had a double-double to start that run against the Jazz and finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, four blocked shots, and a steal in only 20 minutes against the Knicks on Monday. If he's active and Gafford is out as expected, Cisse could be a sneaky source of rebounds and blocks against Golden State on Thursday's slate.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday night's home game against the Warriors. Gafford has missed three straight games with his right ankle sprain and doesn't look likely to return Thursday. With
Anthony Davis (finger) also sidelined,
Dwight Powell and
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely get most of the playing time in the middle, although
Moussa Cisse (illness) was upgraded from questionable to probable and will probably be able to serve as Powell's primary backup against Golden State.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (illness) was upgraded from questionable to available for his team's rematch with the Nuggets on Thursday. The veteran forward had 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in Denver last Saturday and has been turning in good numbers in the absence of
Bilal Coulibaly (back) for the last week. Middleton will likely start alongside
Kyshawn George in the frontcourt on Thursday, with
Justin Champagnie and rookie
Will Riley carrying the workload off the bench. With Couliably downgraded to out, Middleton, George, and Champagnie are interesting options as value DFS plays or streamers against the Nuggets.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (back) was downgraded from questionable to out for Thursday night's game against the Nuggets. Coulibay has been sidelined since last Wednesday when he left his team'sloss to the Clippers in the second quarter with lower back tightness. While he has been out,
Justin Champagnie has been getting more work, while
Kyshawn George has been getting more usage.
Khris Middleton (illness) was also listed as questionable but was upgraded to available for Thursday night's matchup and will likely help pick up some of Coulibaly's workload as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) was upgraded from questionable to probable for Thursday night's matchup in Minnesota. Giddey has been sidelined for more than three weeks since Dec. 29 with his hamstring injury, and his return will be a huge boost for the Bulls' offense. Before the injury, Giddey averaged 19.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 0.9 steals in 33 minutes per game. He will likely need to ramp up after such a long time off, but his return will take playing time and usage from
Tre Jones,
Kevin Huerter, and
Ayo Dosunmu.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
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