April 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (foot) won't play on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have lost another body from the rotation, as Hayes popped up on the injury report an hour before tip-off. The big man is experiencing soreness in his left foot. With Hayes unavailable, starting center
Deandre Ayton could be in for a very busy night.
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme will get an opportunity to log more minutes off the bench.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Rui Hachimura could also see some time at center. Unfortunately for Ayton & Co., this is a brutal matchup against a team that allows the fewest points per game to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He was held out of the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night against Memphis. Due to a foot injury, Strus wasn't able to make his season debut until mid-March, and he has regularly sat out action in back-to-back situations. So far, Strus has made nine appearances, averaging 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds with 44.8 percent efficiency from downtown. The Hawks have done a good job defensively against three-point specialists this season, making this a tricky matchup for Strus.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (heel) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers as he continues to work back from a prolonged absence. Although he was previously listed as doubtful, Martin has not played since mid-March and remains outside the regular rotation even when healthy. His absence carries minimal fantasy impact given his limited role, with
Naji Marshall and
Khris Middleton continuing to handle most of the wing minutes. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats given his current absence and lack of consistent minutes when available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-time All-Star appeared to hurt his right ankle on Sunday against Indiana and didn't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis.
James Harden (personal) didn't play either on Monday, which led to
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis forming Cleveland's starting backcourt. Ellis was Mitchell's replacement in the first unit and could keep his spot if Mitchell needs more time to recover. On Monday, Ellis tallied 19 points and eight assists, but his offensive usage is bound to be much lower against Atlanta, with Harden back in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
James Harden (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The team hasn't included him on the injury report. Harden was unavailable on Monday against Memphis due to personal reasons. With
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out,
Dennis Schroder led the offense with 22 points and 11 assists. Schroder's fantasy value drops significantly with Harden's return. Cleveland might also have Mitchell back on Wednesday, as he's listed as questionable. Since joining the Cavaliers, Harden has been a more efficient scorer, but his overall offensive numbers have dropped. The veteran star has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in 34.2 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Clippers, opening backcourt minutes with the regular season nearing its end.
Ryan Nembhard could reenter the rotation after posting two points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one block in 22 minutes in his last appearance, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists.
AJ Johnson may also see limited run but remains more of a speculative flier after logging minimal minutes recently. Williams' absence could also mean more secondary ballhandling chances for
Cooper Flagg and
Max Christie.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. Porter Jr. has been out since mid-March due to right knee synovitis and had a procedure done to get it fixed. Health issues aside, Porter Jr. had a good campaign with the Bucks, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.2 steals across 38 games. He has a $5.4 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Porter Jr.'s role in Milwaukee could expand considerably in 2026-27 if he stays and
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) moves on.
--Taavi PailkSource: Milwaukee Bucks
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (elbow) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers after being added late to the injury report, opening frontcourt minutes in the first half of a back-to-back set.
Klay Thompson could see a slight bump after hitting three three-pointers with two assists in 18 minutes last game, while
Khris Middleton may also benefit after posting eight points, two three-pointers, and two rebounds in 18 minutes. Both are deeper streaming options if you need three-point help, while
Tyler Smith could also sneak into the rotation as a deep-league gamble if extra minutes open up.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is out, and forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will play Tuesday against the Clippers, setting up a temporary frontcourt shift. Bagley is expected to start and offers short-term streaming appeal after averaging 13.6 points, 1.4 three-pointers, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 21.0 minutes over his last five games, making him a viable points and rebounds target.
Dwight Powell should see backup minutes but remains a deep-league option. Gafford's being out could also mean more small lineups, with
Naji Marshall getting an extra run, while Bagley looks like the main fantasy pickup for managers needing late help.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento, opening frontcourt minutes with the regular season nearing its end.
Draymond Green could log more time at center after finishing with seven points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, 12 assists, and one steal in 34 minutes last game, while
Charles Bassey may see deeper rotation minutes after posting five points and four rebounds in 10 minutes.
Malevy Leons could also reenter the rotation as a deep-league flier. Porzingis' absence mainly boosts Green's playmaking ceiling while creating short-term streaming appeal for Bassey.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento after being upgraded from probable, though he may continue to operate under a light minutes cap. The veteran star scored 29 points with five three-pointers, four assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 26 minutes in his return, showing immediate scoring impact. Curry remains a must-start option, but
Brandin Podziemski could see slightly reduced on-ball opportunities.
Draymond Green may see fewer playmaking duties as Curry ramps up, while
De'Anthony Melton's scoring opportunities could dip.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (hip) will play Wednesday against Milwaukee after missing one game, reclaiming his role as a floor-spacing starter. The veteran shooter is averaging 12.0 points and 2.9 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes across 74 games, giving him late-season streaming value for managers chasing triples. His return likely trims wing minutes for
Kevin Huerter and
Javonte Green, making both less reliable deep-league plays. Robinson's shooting should also help Detroit maintain better offensive spacing.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (knee) will play Wednesday against Milwaukee after missing one game, returning to his usual starting role. The veteran forward has averaged 12.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over his last five games and remains a low-upside option in standard leagues with Detroit largely healthy. His return likely pushes
Paul Reed back to the bench after Reed logged 19 minutes as a spot starter, limiting his short-term streaming value. Harris being back should also mean more normal roles for
Ausar Thompson and
Jalen Duren, making surprise usage bumps less likely.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland after suffering a rib contusion Monday, though imaging showed no structural damage and he is considered day-to-day. With the Spurs locked into playoff positioning, fantasy managers should not expect him to handle a full workload even if he returns this week.
Luke Kornet becomes a short-term streaming option after posting 10 points, three rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes Monday.
Devin Vassell and
De'Aaron Fox could also see slightly higher usage if Wembanyama sits.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
April 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (chest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee as he works toward a potential return with only three games left in the regular season. Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.9 assists in 34.4 minutes across 61 games, though his minutes could be managed if he plays.
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser would likely lose usage if Cunningham plays, while
Ausar Thompson's secondary playmaking role could also shrink. Fantasy managers should expect some risk either way.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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