January 6, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He may miss a second straight game due to a sore right shoulder. Harden's absence on Monday night versus the Golden State Warriors gave
Kobe Sanders his fourth start of the season, and the 23-year-old rookie had the best outing of his young career. Across 36 minutes, Sanders notched 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, shooting 9-for-16 from the field. If Harden remains out on Wednesday, Sanders will likely remain in the first unit. Meanwhile,
Kawhi Leonard and
Kris Dunn are expected to have larger offensive roles.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee, ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's juicy fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. Despite managing knee and ankle injuries, the former MVP has made four consecutive appearances. On Monday night, Embiid logged 40 minutes in an overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, and it looks like he may take some time off to rest on Wednesday. If needed,
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond will help fill the void left by Embiid's absence. It's an excellent opportunity for the Sixers' centers to post big numbers, as Washington has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing fives this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (back) will remain out on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Earlier in the day, the team downgraded Vincent from questionable to doubtful, and he has now been ruled out, marking his ninth consecutive absence. Speaking at his pregame press conference, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that he expects Vincent to be available for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. With Vincent out of the rotation,
Nick Smith Jr. and
Dalton Knecht have seen increased minutes, though neither has emerged as a reliable fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will end a seven-game absence on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He makes a timely return, with
Saddiq Bey (hip) out for a third consecutive game. Jones has posted 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game across 28.0 minutes this season. His scoring has declined from previous years due to lower shooting efficiency. Jones' return will affect
Karlo Matkovic's role in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (knee) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Wade is set to return after missing two consecutive contests due to a left knee contusion. The 29-year-old is averaging 7.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists during 24.0 minutes per appearance. With Wade back in the mix, 25-year-old Nae'Qwan Tomiln's role will likely be reduced during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Jaylon Tyson (illness) will play on Tuesday versus the Indiana Pacers. Tyson was listed as questionable due to an illness, but he has upgraded to active for tonight's matchup. The 23-year-old posted a total of just nine points in his last two outings. However, with
Donovan Mitchell (rest) getting the evening off, Tyson should see plenty of extra minutes and scoring opportunities with the team's second unit, with
Dean Wade likely to start.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (foot) will play on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. While he was added to the injury report in the afternoon, Edwards has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. The Timberwolves star has put up 30 points in three consecutive appearances, including 33 against the Heat last week on the road. In that contest, Edwards had a busy night at the line with an 11-for-14 effort and shot 10-for-19 from the field.
--Taavi PailkSource: Minnesota Timberwolves PR
January 6, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (knee) will come off the bench and have a minutes restriction on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. Due to a knee injury, Wembanyama has missed two games and was initially listed as questionable for the meeting with Memphis. Last month, when Wembanyama returned from a calf injury, he also had a bench role for a while, averaging 18.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 21.7 minutes as a reserve.
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk will be less involved in the rotation with Wembanyama back.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (illness) is set to suit up against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. The Cavaliers' big man sat out Sunday's loss to the Detroit Pistons due to an illness, but he has been cleared to play this evening. The team has already ruled out
Donovan Mitchell (rest), but forward
Jaylon Tyson (illness) is good to go. Allen should slide into his starting frontcourt spot next to
Evan Mobley for tonight's tilt. The 27-year-old is averaging 13.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, two assists, and 1.8 steals in about 25 minutes of playing time per contest this campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's clash with Dallas and will miss at least three weeks due to a sprained left ankle. Murray sustained the injury during a 115-98 loss to the Bucks on Sunday. The 25-year-old could be out of action until late January or early February. While Murray is on the shelf, the Kings may have to turn to
Precious Achiuwa to take on extra minutes. However, Achiuwa has struggled recently, scoring fewer than 5 points in 4 of the last five games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
January 6, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is set to suit up for Tuesday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Herro has been out of action for about a month due to a toe injury. He was available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, but he didn't see any playing time. With Herro back in the mix,
Andrew Wiggins and
Norman Powell could see fewer scoring opportunities than they did in December. While
Kel'el Ware,
Nikola Jovic, and
Pelle Larsson's expanded roles recently could be reduced.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) won't be in the rotation Tuesday night when the team visits the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old was initially ruled out, then upgraded to questionable, before getting ruled out again. That suggests he could return Thursday night in Chicago. This will be the second straight game Jaquez will miss. He's averaging career-highs in points (16.2), rebounds (5.3), and assists (4.7) off the bench. The good news for Miami is that All-Star guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is available to play.
--Andrew BallSource: Ira Winderman
January 6, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out of the team's Tuesday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. Suggs suffered an MCL contusion on Friday night, in just his second game back from a seven-game absence brought on by a hip injury. He was previously listed as doubtful, meaning he could return sooner rather than later.
Tristan da Silva has moved into the Suggs' spot in the starting lineup, but guard
Anthony Black has seen the biggest boost in production. The 21-year-old has scored at least 19 points in every game Suggs has missed since mid-December.
--Andrew BallSource: Jason Beede
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (illness) looks primed to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers' big man sat out of the Sunday night loss to the Detroit Pistons. The team has already ruled out
Donovan Mitchell (rest), while forward
Jaylon Tyson (illness) is questionable. Allen should slide into his starting frontcourt spot next to
Evan Mobley if he's indeed active. The 27-year-old is averaging 13.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, two assists, and 1.8 stocks in about 25 minutes of playing time per game this season.
--Andrew BallSource: Danny Cunningham
January 6, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) was a late addition to the team's injury report ahead of their Tuesday night matchup with the Miami Heat. The All-Star guard is listed with right foot injury maintenance, which is of note considering he missed three games in December with foot soreness.
Bones Hyland was the biggest beneficiary of Edwards' absence last month, scoring double digits in two of those three starts. He would likely be in the starting five again if Edwards sits this one out.
--Andrew BallSource: Minnesota Timberwolves
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