March 23, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) won't be in the lineup on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The former Laker has been ruled out for the contest after carrying a questionable tag on the initial injury report. However, Kuzma's absence isn't unexpected, as he had to leave Saturday's win over Phoenix early due to soreness in his right Achilles. With Kuzma out,
Pete Nance and
Jericho Sims are likely to receive more work in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. This is a bit surprising, as the team listed Collins as probable on the initial injury report.
Kris Dunn or
Jordan Miller will replace Collins in the first unit, while
Nicolas Batum may also be more involved in the rotation. The Clippers have a great matchup on Monday against a struggling team that can't defend.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will play on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Leonard has recently been in and out of the lineup due to a left ankle sprain, but he will make a second consecutive appearance on Monday. The veteran star has been a beast offensively in his last five appearances, averaging 32.6 points in 31.1 minutes per game. The Bucks are one of the worst defensive teams in the league, so Leonard's scoring spree should continue on Monday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (heel) and guard
Brandon Williams (concussion) won't play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. Martin has been ruled out after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report, while the team has downgraded Williams from doubtful to out. Dallas will be without both players for the third consecutive game. Overall, Martin will miss his fourth straight contest. With the duo missing from the rotation,
Ryan Nembhard,
Klay Thompson, and
Khris Middleton have an opportunity to play larger roles off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) was a late scratch for Monday's contest against the Utah Jazz, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. The two-time All-Star is dealing with right heel inflammation. Ingram wasn't on the injury report and was announced as a starter before the team made a late change, promoting
Ja'Kobe Walter to the first unit. Ingram's first chance to return will be on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Grange
March 23, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Moses Moody (wrist) and guard
De'Anthony Melton (hand) have been cleared to play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. Moody has missed 10 games due to a wrist sprain and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Meanwhile, the team has upgraded Melton's status from probable to available. The two will start the contest alongside
Brandin Podziemski,
Draymond Green, and
Kristaps Porzingis.
Gui Santos is dropping to the second unit, while Moody's return will also impact
Will Richard's playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (back) will play on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The team initially listed Porzingis as probable for the game after he sat out Saturday's loss to Atlanta with a back issue. Porzingis has made seven appearances since joining the Warriors, posting averages of 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 blocks in 20.3 minutes per game. With
Al Horford (calf) and
Quinten Post (foot) in street clothes on Monday, Porzingis will have a crucial role to play in the Warriors' frontcourt. He will make his fourth start with the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Cody Williams (shoulder) won't suit up on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. He has been ruled out after Utah initially listed Williams as doubtful. The 21-year-old has been one of the offensive leaders for the Jazz recently, averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a starter. With Williams out, Utah is promoting
John Konchar to the starting lineup, giving him extra fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors point guard
Jamal Shead will move into the starting unit on Monday against the Utah Jazz, with
Immanuel Quickley (foot) sidelined. The 27-year-old has made seven starts this season, averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.1 steals. Shead definitely has the potential to reach the same numbers again on Monday night against the Jazz, who have been helpless against point guards all season -- no team has allowed more fantasy points to the position than them.
--Taavi PailkSource: Toronto Raptors
March 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will end an 11-game absence on Monday against the Utah Jazz. The rookie big man has been sidelined for nearly a month due to a left thumb sprain. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) unavailable, the Raptors are starting
Sandro Mamukelashvili at center, but Murray-Boyles should also get plenty of action in a juicy matchup. The 20-year-old has averaged 7.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 22.3 minutes per game during his first campaign in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard
Drake Powell (knee) is unavailable to suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News. The 20-year-old rookie is set to sit out the last leg of a back-to-back due to left knee injury management after he logged eight points, three assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes during Sunday's loss to Sacramento. With Powell sidelined and a depleted Nets' rotation,
Jalen Wilson,
Ochai Agbaji and
Malachi Smith are expected to take on heavier workloads against the Blazers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Phoenix as the team manages his workload following a recent return from a lengthy absence. His absence could mean a few extra bench minutes for
Tim Hardaway Jr.,
Spencer Jones, and
Julian Strawther, though none are strong fantasy plays right now. Hardaway had six points, four rebounds, and one assist in his last game, while Jones chipped in five points with one three-pointer, one steal, and one block in 11 minutes. All three are risky deep-league streamers with unclear roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers power forward
Obi Toppin (foot) will make a second consecutive appearance on Monday against the Orlando Magic. Toppin recently recovered from a fractured foot, and the team is still monitoring his workload. It was initially uncertain whether he would play on Monday when Indiana listed Toppin as questionable on the injury report. Toppin has looked good in his last five outings, posting averages of 12.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has shaken off a questionable tag and will suit up on Monday against the Orlando Magic. He is managing a right ankle injury but is ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance. Despite producing a five-point dud on Saturday against San Antonio, Nesmith has averaged 15.6 points and 2.0 rebounds across his last five outings. However, with
Pascal Siakam (knee) and
Andrew Nembhard (calf) available on Monday, Nesmith likely has to take the backseat on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Jalen Smith (calf) will play Monday against Houston after missing one game, though he is expected to see roughly 22 to 24 minutes as he works back into form. The minutes cap could limit his short-term ceiling despite averages of 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across his last four outings.
Nick Richards may still see rotational minutes off the bench, lowering Smith's rebound upside. Smith remains a viable option in deeper formats, but managers in weekly playoffs should account for the workload restriction before locking him in.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Gottlieb
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