March 4, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Thompson is dealing with a right adductor contusion and was held out of Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets. However, the 36-year-old is trending toward a return in Orlando. If Thompson suffers a setback and is unable to suit up, veteran sharpshooter
Khris Middleton could see an uptick in minutes and emerge as a viable streaming option for Thursday's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 4, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran big man rested on Monday against Denver, but the Jazz haven't included Love on the injury report for Wednesday's game. Love has been in and out of the lineup all season and hasn't played much recently when available. In February, Love averaged only 14.7 minutes per game across seven outings.
Kyle Filipowski is the only big man on the Jazz who is worth considering for fantasy purposes. The Duke product has averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) will not join the team for an upcoming five-game road trip, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Ivey missed his seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and apparently will be sidelined for at least 10 more days. The Bulls hit the road on Thursday to face the Phoenix Suns and will conclude their trip on March 13 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Anfernee Simons (wrist) is also missing from the backcourt, and
Josh Giddey (ankle) may exit the lineup after getting hurt on Tuesday, improving the fantasy prospects of
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
March 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday. The team announced on Sunday that Edey will have an ankle procedure but didn't specify a recovery timeline. Now we know that Edey's season is over. The good news is that the 23-year-old big man is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Unfortunately, Edey appeared in only 11 games this term, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes. With
Santi Aldama (knee) also hurt, Memphis has to rely on
Olivier-Maxence Prosper,
GG Jackson II, and
Taylor Hendricks in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis missed the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an ankle sprain, K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network reports. Buzelis was attempting to produce his fourth consecutive 20-point game, but an ankle injury in the third quarter ruined a productive outing for him. The 21-year-old sophomore finished the contest with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes. Buzelis could now miss his first game of the season when Chicago returns to action on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.
Leonard Miller, who tallied eight points and three rebounds in 21 minutes on Tuesday, may replace Buzelis in the first unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey rolled his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Giddey left the game late in the third quarter but came back to play until the end. After the game, Giddey said his ankle "doesn't feel too bad." According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will evaluate Giddey further on Wednesday. Chicago has two more games scheduled this week, starting with a road contest against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Giddey's absence could open the door to the first unit for
Collin Sexton, who led the team with 20 points on Tuesday night.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham will likely also pick up some of the available minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joel Lorenzi
March 4, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen injured his right knee on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports. The big man exited the contest in the third quarter, finishing the night with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. Despite missing their starting center for most of the second half, the Cavaliers managed to take down the Eastern Conference leaders 113-109.
Thomas Bryant saw additional action in Allen's absence, notching nine points, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. Cleveland might promote Bryant to the starting lineup if Allen misses more time, which would boost his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joe Vardon
March 3, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (ankle) will be in action against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. It was initially unclear whether Williamson would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. The former No. 1 pick sprained his right ankle in Saturday's win over Utah and missed Sunday's matchup with the Clippers. Before he was hurt, Williamson enjoyed an outstanding five-game stretch in which he averaged 24.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: New Orleans Pelicans
March 3, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss the second half of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. The exciting rookie sustained a back injury following a hard fall late in the first half. Edgecombe will finish the night with six points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 20 minutes.
Cameron Payne and
Justin Edwards could see more action in the second half without Edgecombe. Fantasy managers should consider Edgecombe questionable for Wednesday's clash against Utah.
--Taavi PailkSource: John Clark
March 3, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Due to a left ankle sprain, he has yet to play for the Pacers since arriving from the Clippers a month ago, and Zubac remains without a timeline for his return.
Jay Huff and
Micah Potter will continue to handle the minutes at center until Zubac is ready to make his Pacers debut. Potter has clearly outperformed Huff in recent games despite coming off the bench, averaging 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (rest) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has removed the Portuguese big man from the injury report after he was rested on Monday against Milwaukee. Queta was well worth the rest, having dominated against Philadelphia on Sunday with 27 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks.
Nikola Vucevic filled in for Queta in the starting lineup against Milwaukee, notching 10 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and one block. While Vucevic is set to return to the second unit on Wednesday, he will continue to hold fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) will be active on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Williams III missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against Atlanta, but the team has not included him on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest. Serving as
Donovan Clingan's backup, Williams III has contributed 6.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this season. On Wednesday, he has a very attractive matchup against a team that doesn't have a traditional big man on the roster.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Kris Murray (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. On Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, Murray made his fourth consecutive start, but he logged only four minutes in the contest due to illness.
Vit Krejci started the second half in Murray's place, producing a solid line against this former team, with 14 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Krejci may keep his spot in the first unit on Wednesday if Murray and
Deni Avdija (back) remain absent.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The athletic big man is dealing with a neck strain and will be out for a second consecutive game.
Kobe Sanders grabbed Collins' spot in the starting unit on Monday night against Golden State and is likely to keep it. Yet Sanders couldn't get much going in 22 minutes against the Warriors, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. He may be more successful in Wednesday's matchup against a leaky defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Obi Toppin (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. He appears on track to make his third consecutive appearance. However, Toppin has seen only limited minutes since returning from a fractured foot. He has logged 19 total minutes in his first two games back from injury. Toppin's minutes will likely remain around the same on Wednesday night, meaning he doesn't have anything to offer fantasy managers at present.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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