March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. This marks the third game in a row that Tyson has missed due to a lingering toe injury. His next chance to play will come on Friday, so fantasy managers should check back ahead of that game. His absence from the rotation should mean larger roles for
Keon Ellis and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin. Ellis will move into the starting five and should at least offer low-end streaming value for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Keon Ellis will run with the starters on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Cleveland had to adjust its first unit after losing
Dean Wade (ankle) to injury just before tip-off. In seven starts this season, Ellis has averaged 7.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks. With both
Donovan Mitchell and
James Harden in action, Ellis won't see much of the ball, but with increased playing time as a starter, he will have more chances to contribute on defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Cleveland Cavaliers
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Max Strus (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. It's unsurprising to see the Cavs resting Strus during the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists across 27 minutes of action on Tuesday. He made his season debut on March 15, so the Cavs are still being cautious with the veteran guard. He's a reliable source for three-pointers, but Strus isn't offering a ton of value outside of that. His absence should free up additional playing time for
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis for Wednesday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper will join the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. The 20-year-old rookie will make his second career start, filling in for De'Aaron Fox (back). His first start was last week against Indiana, and Harper didn't look out of place in the first unit, scoring 24 points in 28 minutes. Additionally, he had four rebounds and three assists. Memphis is also a struggling team, giving Harper a good chance to make even more noise.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tom Orsborn
March 25, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (elbow) will remain sidelined and be re-evaluated in one week. George is currently working his way back from a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow. This is an issue that has kept him out since early March, and it could sideline him for the rest of the season. The Wizards will likely make a final decision on George in April, with the team only having six regular-season games left beginning April 1. With George sidelined,
Will Riley and
Jamir Watkins should continue seeing larger roles in the rotation.
--Andy WebbSource: Brett Siegel
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He tweaked his right ankle during an individual pregame workout and will miss his first game since March 3. Cleveland is also without
Jarrett Allen (knee),
Jaylon Tyson (toe), and
Max Strus (foot), so
Nae'Qwan Tomlin and
Dennis Schroder could be a lot more involved off the bench. This is a good matchup for Cleveland's second unit, as Miami allows the seventh-most bench points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Fedor
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Nance will shed the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with an illness. The veteran forward hasn't been a big part of the rotation lately, but could see a larger role with
Dean Wade (ankle) sidelined. This season, Nance is averaging 3.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists across 12.2 minutes per game. Even with a slightly expanded role, Nance isn't worth a look in most fantasy formats ahead of Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Detroit added Duren to the injury report earlier in the day, but he will suit up for the first game of a back-to-back. The fact that Duren was a late addition to the injury report could indicate he might be held out of action on Thursday against New Orleans. With
Isaiah Stewart (calf) out, Duren plays a crucial role in the frontcourt, averaging 23.4 points and 9.6 rebounds over his last six outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (back) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to back soreness, and the Lakers have downgraded Ayton's status ahead of tip-off from questionable to out.
Jaxson Hayes will move into the starting lineup. As a starter, Hayes has significantly improved his numbers, averaging 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (knee) will suit up against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The team has upgraded Siakam's status from probable to available. Indiana's star forward has averaged 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals since the All-Star break. He's been banged up quite a bit, but that didn't stop Siakam from going off for 37 points in Monday's win over Orlando.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will play on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. He is returning to the court after missing two games due to left shoulder inflammation. Johnson's return is set to push
Mouhamed Gueye to the bench. The Pistons are a strong defensive team, but even they have struggled to slow down Johnson this season. Atlanta's rising star has averaged 24.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.7 steals across three games against Detroit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) will return to action on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He has received the green light to return from a 13-game absence. The 76ers will also have
Paul George back in the lineup, and the two should do plenty of damage against a weak defense.
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond must settle for lesser roles with Embiid back in the mix.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls after missing Monday's loss to Oklahoma City due to an illness. The 25-year-old has started each of his last 11 appearances, but with
Paul George returning tonight after serving a lengthy suspension, his role from here on out is uncertain.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Adam Aaronson
March 25, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Jordan Miller (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Miller has been healthy throughout most of the season, but he will sit out tonight's contest due to back soreness. His next chance to suit up is Friday against the Pacers. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 21.6 minutes per game this season. Fellow forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) could also sit out as he is carrying a questionable tag ahead of tonight's matchup.
Bennedict Mathurin (toe),
John Collins (ankle) and
Kobe Sanders could be asked to play bigger roles if Leonard is also unable to play.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Justin Russo
March 25, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Tristan Vukcevic (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Vukcevic did not return to Sunday's game against the New York Knicks after experiencing lower-back tightness and the same issue will keep him out of tonight's contest.
Alexandre Sarr (toe) is also out, so
Anthony Gill could see deeper rotation minutes after collecting 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals across 26 minutes on Sunday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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