January 10, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. It's possible we won't see Morant in a Grizzlies uniform again, as the team is reportedly listening to trade offers for him.
Cam Spencer and
Vince Williams Jr. will handle the playmaking in Morant's absence. Spencer has stepped into the starting lineup as Morant's replacement, averaging 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists over the last four games. On Sunday, Spencer will face a tough matchup against a team that has given up the fourth-fewest fantasy points to point guards this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (rest) won't play on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooklyn will rest its leading scorer for the first leg of a back-to-back. Porter Jr.'s absence opens up a starting spot and a huge amount of offensive touches.
Cam Thomas,
Egor Demin, and
Noah Clowney could all handle heavier offensive loads.
Danny Wolf filled in for Porter Jr. in the starting unit the last time he was out. The 21-year-old rookie averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in that role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been ruled out after injuring his left ankle in Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics. It's unfortunate to see Barrett back on the shelf, as he only recently returned from a knee injury.
Scottie Barnes (knee) and
Brandon Ingram (thumb) may also miss Sunday's game, so
Immanuel Quickley must be ready to do some heavy lifting on the offensive end.
Ja'Kobe Walter,
Gradey Dick, and
Ochai Agbaji could also have larger roles in the contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (thumb) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He hurt his right thumb earlier this week and missed his first game of the season on Friday against the Boston Celtics. Another absence is now looming for Ingram. Ja'Kobe Walter started in Ingram's place on Friday night and is likely to keep a starting spot on Sunday if the former All-Star doesn't shake off his thumb injury. Walter had a decent outing against Boston, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Scottie Barnes (knee) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. He could be out for a second consecutive game due to a right knee sprain.
RJ Barrett (ankle) has already been ruled out, and the Raptors may also be without
Brandon Ingram (thumb).
Immanuel Quickley, who had a 17-point, 13-assist double-double in Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics, will be leading the offense if Toronto's big boys aren't in the lineup on Sunday.
Collin Murray-Boyles,
Gradey Dick,
Ja'Kobe Walter, and
Jamal Shead could also have a greater impact on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP remains on the injury report as he continues to manage a left knee injury. While Embiid has played in six consecutive games, a rest day appears to be guaranteed for him soon, as Philadelphia will face Toronto on two consecutive nights.
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona will have heavier workloads with Embiid out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward
Tidjane Salaun (ankle) will be active on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Working as a reserve, Salaun has averaged 5.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game early in 2026. He may lose some playing time to
Grant Williams (knee), who is available for his season debut on Saturday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward
Grant Williams (knee) will be active on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. He's in line for his season debut after recovering from an ACL tear. Williams hasn't played since November 2024. It will be good to see him back on the court, but the 27-year-old is likely to have a strict minutes restriction. Once he's back at 100 percent, Williams will compete for playing time with
Josh Green,
Tidjane Salaun, and
Sion James.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Heat. SGA didn't suit up on Friday in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies after dropping 46 points on the Utah Jazz. However, since that one went into overtime, Gilgeous-Alexander got a much-needed night off. With
Chet Holmgren (shin) and
Cason Wallace (toe) also available, it should be business as usual for the champs, although their availability could mean fewer scoring opportunities for
Ajay Mitchell, who is coming off a 23-point effort.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (back) will play in Saturday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has upgraded Huerter from questionable to available. Huerter has been a starter in back-to-back games for the Bulls, though his fantasy production has been underwhelming. Due to
Jalen Smith's (concussion) return on Saturday, Huerter may drop to the second unit. Losing his starting role might work in his favor, as Huerter tends to perform better statistically when coming off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (concussion) will return to action on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old has missed a pair of games after suffering a head injury and landing in concussion protocol. Before he was knocked out of the lineup, Smith made three consecutive starts, averaging 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. With
Zach Collins (toe) out of the lineup, Smith is bound to be heavily involved in the rotation, even if he doesn't start.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Houston Rockets forward/center
Alperen Sengun (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game in Sacramento. This is a surprising development, considering he was expected to miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. While there's still a realistic chance the 23-year-old won't be out there, it at least appears he's well ahead of schedule. If Sengun remains sidelined,
Steven Adams should stay in the starting lineup at the five spot.
Dorian Finney-Smith may also see more action, especially since
Tari Eason (ankle) won't suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Zach Collins (toe) doesn't have a timeline for his return, Joe Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan told reporters before Saturday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks that Collins' toe injury is a "pretty significant sprain," and that he will be in a walking boot for the foreseeable future. Collins hasn't played for Chicago since Dec. 27. In his absence,
Jalen Smith (concussion) has a larger role. Smith will return from a two-game absence on Saturday after clearing concussion protocol.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joel Lorenzi
January 10, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Julian Champagnie (back) has received the green light to play on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, Matt Guzman of Sports Illustrated reports. He was initially listed as questionable for the game. Champagnie has quietly had a solid campaign with the Spurs, averaging 11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, both career highs. Recently, Champagnie has benefited from
Devin Vassell's (adductor) absence, starting five consecutive games. This stretch includes a pair of 20-point outings for Champagnie and a huge 36-point career night against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Matt Guzman
January 10, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old sniper wasn't on the initial injury report, but the team has announced that Hauser won't play due to right hamstring tightness. Hauser has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back games as a starter, so his absence marks a significant blow for Boston. With Hauser unavailable,
Jordan Walsh will probably return to the starting unit.
Hugo Gonzalez and
Anfernee Simons may also cover some of his minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
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