March 26, 2026
On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls announced that forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) will miss the remainder of the season due to a lingering calf issue. Through 53 regular-season outings, the 26-year-old big man averaged 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 1.5 three-pointers across 20.7 minutes per game. With Smith sidelined,
Guerschon Yabusele and
Nick Richards should see larger roles in the rotation for the rest of the campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (ankle) has been cleared for contact basketball activities, the team announced. He is making "good progress" in his recovery from a left ankle sprain. Although the team provided an encouraging update, the Kings have nothing left to play for and may decide to keep Murray out until the end of the season. There are nine more games remaining for Sacramento, starting with Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Murray has had a tough campaign, shooting a career-low 27.7 percent from three-point range. He has averaged 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sacramento Kings
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings point guard
Killian Hayes (toe) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old is dealing with toe inflammation, which could keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. The Kings have already ruled out
Russell Westbrook (toe) for the game, so
Devin Carter could have a busy night as the starting point guard. He finished Tuesday's heavy loss to Charlotte with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Precious Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He's nursing a back problem and might sit out a second consecutive contest. Before being knocked out of the lineup, Achiuwa had an impressive six-game spell, averaging 15.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. With Achiuwa unavailable, the Kings used
Patrick Baldwin Jr. in the starting unit on Tuesday against Charlotte, but he had an uneventful evening. Across 28 minutes of action, Baldwin Jr. recorded five points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.
Dylan Cardwell,
Daeqwon Plowden, and
Doug McDermott also have additional fantasy value without Achiuwa.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (illness) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. The versatile guard has been feeling under the weather and missed a back-to-back set against Indiana and Cleveland at the start of the week.
Jevon Carter and
Jamal Cain have shared starts during Suggs' absence. After Carter's two-point dud on Monday night against Indiana, Cain got the nod on Tuesday and delivered a strong performance against Cleveland with 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Carter was productive off the bench, so it seems likely that Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley won't tinker with his lineup if Suggs remains out against Sacramento.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (abdomen) won't be in action on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, missing an 11th consecutive contest. The 22-year-old remains without a timeline for his return, but his next opportunity to rejoin the lineup will be on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. In Black's absence,
Tristan da Silva is poised to make another start. He's kicked off this week with two impressive performances, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists across matchups with Indiana and Cleveland. It should be another fun night for da Silva and the Magic against the Kings, who give up the third-most points in the league at 121.2 per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain out on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. An ankle injury will keep him sidelined for a 19th consecutive game. While it's unclear when Wagner will return, his practice stint with the G League's Osceola Magic earlier this week suggests that the German star is nearing his comeback. Orlando will wrap up this week on Sunday with a game against the Toronto Raptors. With
Anthony Black (abdomen) also out,
Tristan da Silva will continue to have an expanded role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) could return to action as soon as this Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. On March 17, the team announced that Edwards had been diagnosed with right knee inflammation and would be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks. Currently, he is considered day-to-day. Edwards missed a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Minnesota has gone 4-1 without him but will be desperate to get its star man back. If Edwards' return doesn't come on Saturday, he will likely be good to go on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
March 25, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Landry Shamet (knee) will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran hurt his right knee last week, and it might take a bit of time until Shamet is ready to play again. In the meantime,
Jordan Clarkson and
Jose Alvarado have a chance to make a bigger impact in the rotation. Of the two, Clarkson has performed better in recent games, coming off a 10-point, five-assist outing against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) won't be part of the action on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will sit out a sixth consecutive game due to a left calf contusion. Portland initially listed Krejci as questionable for the contest, so his return looks to be close and might happen later this week. The Trail Blazers will return to action on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Krejci has averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes since joining the team from Atlanta on Feb. 1.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Late last week, Watson returned from a hamstring injury, and Denver decided not to use him on Tuesday when the team kicked off a back-to-back with a victory over Phoenix. Watson's return aligns with
Aaron Gordon's (hamstring) exit. He will help cover for his absence, along with
Spencer Jones and
Cameron Johnson. Despite missing six weeks, Watson was in fine form on Sunday against Portland, notching 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He carried a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Gordon hasn't played in both games of a back-to-back set since January, so his absence was expected against Dallas.
Peyton Watson (hamstring) sat out Tuesday's win over Phoenix and will be Gordon's natural replacement in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The Austrian big man has shaken off a questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence. As a result,
Sandro Mamukelashvili will land back on the bench, while
Collin Murray-Boyles' fantasy potential will also be limited. Poeltl has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 26.5 minutes since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: Law Murray
March 25, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) will remain out for a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The explosive guard is dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis and was downgraded from questionable to doubtful in the afternoon.
Jamal Shead replaced Quickley in the starting unit on Monday against Utah and is likely to get the nod again. As a starter, Shead has recorded 12.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Law Murray
March 25, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He sat out Monday's win over Utah due to inflammation in his right heel. Meanwhile, Toronto has ruled
Immanuel Quickley (foot) out for a second consecutive game, meaning Ingram could have extra offensive duties on Wednesday night. With Ingram back,
Ja'Kobe Walter will drop to the bench, but he should remain a significant piece of the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: Law Murray
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