February 5, 2026
The Chicago Bulls have acquired forward/center
Guerschon Yabusele from the New York Knicks in exchange for forward
Dalen Terry, SNY's Alex Smith reports. Sources have told SNY's Ian Begley that the Bulls plan to keep Yabusele and see how he fits with the team's guards. After a good comeback campaign in the NBA with Philadelphia in 2024-25, Yabusele had a frustrating time in New York. He was limited to 8.9 minutes per game, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds. The Frenchman should have a larger role in the Bulls' frontcourt after the team traded
Nikola Vucevic to Boston, at least until
Zach Collins (toe) returns to the rotation. However, Yabusele still won't offer much fantasy value as
Jalen Smith's backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Alex Smith
February 5, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets have acquired point guard
Tyus Jones from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations. The team also picked up a couple of second-round draft picks in the deal. Jones is a skilled playmaker, but things didn't work out for him in Orlando after he signed with the team as a free agent during the offseason. Across 48 appearances, he made only eight starts and averaged 3.0 points and 2.4 assists in 15.7 minutes. With
LaMelo Ball entrenched as the starting point guard and the arrivals of
Coby White and
Mike Conley from Chicago, Jones' fantasy prospects are unlikely to improve in Charlotte.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
February 5, 2026
The Toronto Raptors have picked up center
Trayce Jackson-Davis from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick. The 25-year-old is departing his original team after being the 57th pick in the 2023 draft. As a reserve big, Jackson-Davis did some good work in San Francisco, averaging 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game. This season, he was limited to 4.2 points and 3.1 boards in 11.4 minutes. Toronto has played much of the season without its starting center,
Jakob Poeltl (back), with rookie
Collin Murray-Boyles shouldering a heavy workload alongside
Sandro Mamukelashvili. Jackson-Davis adds depth at center, but he won't have any fantasy value unless Toronto's injury situation worsens.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
February 5, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard/forward
Buddy Hield from the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. He was traded alongside
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in a deal to land
Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Hield moved to San Francisco in 2024 and had a solid debut campaign. However, he couldn't build on it and became expendable for the Warriors. This season, Hield has averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game. His workload is unlikely to improve in Atlanta unless he improves his career-low 34.4 percent three-point shooting.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 5, 2026
Forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will end the season with the Golden State Warriors, who acquired him from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for
Jonathan Kuminga and
Buddy Hield. The Warriors attempted to lure
Giannis Antetokounmpo away from the Milwaukee Bucks but failed, settling for the Latvian big man. According to ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania, Porzingis has been on Golden State's radar since his Boston days. Unfortunately, it has been another season marked by health issues for Porzingis, who appeared in only 17 games for the Hawks after they brought him in from Boston in the summer. He has done well when healthy, averaging 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.3 blocks. Golden State sees him as a good fit in the frontcourt next to
Draymond Green, so Porzingis could enjoy a big finish to the season if he can stay healthy.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 5, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks have acquired forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) from the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. Golden State also departed with
Buddy Hield in the deal to pick up
Kristaps Porzingis (illness). According to team sources, this transaction ends the Warriors' attempts to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar
Giannis Antetokounmpo. Kuminga had a difficult contract negotiation with Golden State during the offseason and never appeared to be part of the team's long-term plans. The 23-year-old won't be in a comfortable spot in Atlanta either, as his playing time will mostly come as
Jalen Johnson's backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 4, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers. As has been the norm, Embiid didn't suit up for Tuesday's 113-94 win over the Golden State Warriors, the second of back-to-back outings for the club. As expected,
Andre Drummond got the start, finishing with 12 points, 12 boards, one steal, and one block. If all goes according to plan, Embiid should be on the court on Thursday. However, if he's not, Drummond is a must-start in all fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against OKC. The 19-year-old has a sore right ankle, so he'll miss his first contest in over two months. With
Stephon Castle (adductor) a game-time decision,
Keldon Johnson may see even more work after producing a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double in Sunday's 112-103 win over the Orlando Magic.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Matthew Tynan
February 4, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) won't play on Thursday versus Phoenix. He's dealing with a case of runner's knee and is considered day-to-day. However, with the All-Star break right around the corner, fantasy managers may not see him back on the floor for another week or two. While Curry is out of commission, guys like
Moses Moody,
Brandin Podziemski,
Gui Santos, and
De'Anthony Melton should benefit the most on the offensive end.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Warriors. The former Rocket has appeared in only five contests this season, so his fantasy upside will be limited even if he manages to suit up. With
Devin Booker (ankle) still on the shelf,
Collin Gillespie,
Grayson Allen,
Mark Williams, and
Dillon Brooks should remain in line for larger offensive roles.
Jordan Goodwin would likely continue to gain streaming attention from fantasy managers after finishing with 16 points and 10 boards in the win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable heading into Thursday's meeting with the visiting Jazz. The 30-year-old was on track to return on Tuesday against Miami after sitting on the shelf since the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on January 7. Unfortunately, he wasn't feeling well and was ruled out. With
Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) also questionable,
Christian Koloko may draw another start. However, he had only two points and two boards versus the Heat, so he's certainly not a suitable waiver option in any fantasy format.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Cole Anthony (ankle) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. As expected, Anthony is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He twisted his ankle during Wednesday's game, but it's not serious enough to sideline him. This season, Anthony is averaging 6.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 15.1 minutes per game. He has mostly been playing minutes in the teens and figures to have a hard time getting more action with
Kevin Porter Jr. returning on Wednesday. Anthony won't be an ideal streaming option going forward with Porter finally back in the mix.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Celtics are going to take the cautious approach here in the second game of the back-to-back set. Brown is dealing with two nagging injuries, so the Celtics will give him the night off to rest. His absence figures to mean more playing time for
Hugo Gonzalez and
Jordan Walsh. Neither of them has great streaming value, but
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard should have stronger value with Brown out of the mix. Both White and Pritchard should be asked to pick up the slack with Brown unavailable.
--Andy WebbSource: Boston Celtics
February 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the visiting Wizards. The Pistons will face the Knicks on Friday, so Cunningham might get the night off to rest for the clash versus one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. If the 24-year-old doesn't suit up,
Daniss Jenkins, averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in seven starts this season, is the favorite to replace him in the rotation.
Kevin Huerter (trade pending), who is questionable, may also receive some meaningful minutes right out of the gate.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (ankle) is set to suit up Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner was previously listed as probable with a left ankle sprain, but he has since been cleared to play. The 29-year-old big man has missed only two of the Bucks' 48 games so far this season. Fantasy managers should expect Turner to continue producing, as he's put together an impressive five-game stretch, averaging 18.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 three-pointers, 3.0 blocks, and 1.2 steals per contest over his last five appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Milwaukee Bucks
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