April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP has just returned from a knee injury, playing in two consecutive games. However, it looks like Golden State will be without its leader for at least one game this week, as Thursday's contest marks the start of a back-to-back. LJ Cryer (illness) is likely to return from a two-game absence on Thursday and will help cover for the absence of Curry if needed. At the same time,
Pat Spencer might face another very busy night after he logged a team-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's win over Sacramento.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should keep
Ryan Nembhard in the rotation after he produced 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes against the Clippers, making him a possible deep-league streamer for assists.
AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in minutes, though his role is not guaranteed. With the regular season winding down, Williams does not need to be held outside of very deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Due to a foot issue, James sat out Tuesday's loss to Oklahoma City. The legendary forward finished his most recent outing against Dallas with 30 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists. His offensive usage went through the roof with
Luka Doncic (hamstring) and
Austin Reaves (oblique) out of the lineup. James will be the main man again on Thursday night, dictating the offense alongside
Luke Kennard.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix due to a right shoulder impingement, forcing him to miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should lead to expanded roles for
Marvin Bagley III and
Dwight Powell. Bagley is the more appealing fantasy option after posting 21 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench Monday, making him a viable short-term streamer. Powell could also see starting minutes for rebounds, though his limited offensive role caps his upside in most formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after a 26-minute outing in Tuesday's loss to Houston. Allen has been banged up for most of the year, often missing time during back-to-back sets, so it's not unexpected that he won't play against Dallas. In his absence,
Royce O'Neale and
Collin Gillespie will probably see more time on the floor. This is a favorable matchup for Phoenix's bench unit, facing a team that gives up the seventh-most field-goal attempts to opposing benches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Naji Marshall (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after suffering a left hip injury in Monday's loss to the Clippers. With Dallas already short-handed, his absence should open additional minutes for
Ryan Nembhard,
Khris Middleton, and
John Poulakidas. Nembhard is the most intriguing deep-league option after posting 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes last game. Middleton should continue to see starting minutes, while
AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in playing time as Dallas fills rotation gaps.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after being listed as probable with a left wrist sprain. The rookie No. 1 pick should continue handling a heavy offensive workload with Dallas missing multiple starters. Over his last five games, Flagg averaged 30.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 33.7 minutes, reinforcing his must-start status in all formats. His availability keeps
Max Christie and
Marvin Bagley III in complementary roles, though both could still benefit from the Mavericks' thin rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Jahmai Mashack (concussion) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver after missing the last two contests while in the league's concussion protocol. The rookie second-round pick could return to a rotation role, especially with Memphis short on healthy guards. Over his last five appearances, Mashack averaged 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals across 26.2 minutes, giving him some deep-league appeal for defensive stats. His return could slightly trim the minutes of
Walter Clayton Jr.,
Adama Bal, and
Dariq Whitehead in the backcourt rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Rayan Rupert will not play Wednesday against Denver as the team manages his availability under his two-way contract. Rupert also sat out the previous game, though he remains eligible for Memphis' final two regular-season contests. He showed intriguing upside earlier this month with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals across 39 minutes against Milwaukee, making him a speculative deep-league streamer if he returns to a similar role.
Dariq Whitehead and
Adama Bal could continue seeing extra backcourt minutes in his absence.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver after initially being listed as doubtful with right ankle soreness. With the season nearing its end, Prosper's absence opens more frontcourt minutes for
Taylor Hendricks and
Toby Okani. Hendricks flashed some upside in a recent start against Milwaukee with 11 points, three three-pointers, four rebounds, and four steals in 13 minutes, making him a speculative deep-league streamer.
Taj Gibson could also see spot minutes to help on the glass. Okani could also see deeper-league streaming appeal if the minutes hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio, extending his absence to 12 consecutive games due to a left calf contusion. With no clear timetable and the season nearing its conclusion, Krejci holds little fantasy relevance after averaging just 20 minutes in a reserve role when active. His absence should allow
Kris Murray and
Matisse Thybulle to continue handling backup forward minutes, with Thybulle offering some deep-league appeal for defensive stats. Krejci can remain on waiver wires in most fantasy formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Casey Holdahl
April 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio, extending his absence to 28 straight games after last playing Feb. 6. With the regular season winding down, Sharpe holds little redraft value.
Scoot Henderson should continue to see elevated minutes after producing 18 points, four three-pointers, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block across 36 minutes in his last start.
Matisse Thybulle also remains a deep-league defensive streamer after posting 14 points and five steals in 33 minutes off the bench.
--Brian DailisanSource: Casey Holdahl
April 8, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This marks the third game in a row that Siakam has missed due to a lingering ankle injury. The Pacers are eliminated from playoff contention, so there's no reason to play Siakam at less than 100 percent health. There's a good chance that Siakam is done for the season, but his next chance to play will come on Friday.
Obi Toppin should be a more attractive streaming choice and DFS option with Siakam sidelined. Toppin finished with 14 points and three rebounds across 22 minutes on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Darius Garland (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are going to play it safe and have Garland sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. The team is calling it left toe injury management, so he'll likely return for Friday's contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The absence of Garland should mean larger roles for
Kris Dunn and
Jordan Miller. Between the two, Miller is the better streaming option due to his scoring upside. Both should be considered low-end options for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (rest) will take a seat ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. As expected, Williams will head to the bench for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Williams missed almost a month of action due to a foot injury, so the Suns aren't going to push him too hard. The big man has played in three straight games, so he'll get the night off on Wednesday.
Oso Ighodaro could be an interesting DFS option with Williams unavailable here.
Khaman Maluach could see a larger role as well, but Ighodaro is the better option for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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