March 7, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) remains on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This time, he has been listed as questionable, giving fantasy managers hope that Avdija might finally be ready to return from a lingering back problem. He has been out for six games. With
Kris Murray (illness) also sidelined, Scott Henderson has made back-to-back starts. He's had a very difficult time, posting 12 points on 4-for-20 shooting. The combination of
Jerami Grant and
Jrue Holiday will keep leading Portland's offense if Avdija doesn't return on Sunday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (illness) is in danger of missing Sunday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. After dealing with a thumb injury, Ingram has come down with an illness, which might end his run of consecutive appearances at 22 games. If Ingram isn't available to play, the Raptors will likely turn to Ja'Kobe Walter to fill in for him in the first unit. Walter is an inconsistent performer and hasn't capitalized on previous chances to start this season. averaging 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 22.7 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is set to play on Sunday against the New York Knicks after the team removed him from the injury report. Ayton hurt his left knee in Thursday's loss to Denver and didn't play on Friday night against Indiana. But luckily for the Lakers, Ayton's absence will be limited to one game. With Ayton back in the lineup,
Jaxson Hayes will return to the bench.
Drew Timme's playing time also takes a hit, and it wouldn't be surprising if he didn't see any action in Sunday's contest. Having drawn criticism recently, Ayton might be motivated to make a statement against the Knicks, but he'll be up against a team that has limited centers to the fourth-fewest fantasy points this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (elbow, foot) has a questionable designation on the injury report for Sunday's clash against the New York Knicks. After sustaining an elbow contusion, James sat out the second game of a back-to-back on Friday against Indiana. Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters James will likely return to the lineup on Sunday, but the questionable tag leaves his status uncertain. James' absence from the lineup gave
Rui Hachimura an opportunity to start on Friday night.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Jake LaRavia are also in line for more work if James doesn't return on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (ankle) will miss a third straight game on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Golden State's initial injury report listed Richard as questionable, leaving the possibility of his return open. His next chance for a comeback will be on Monday night against the Utah Jazz.
Nate Williams has been part of the rotation during Richard's absence, and LJ Cryer may also get more action on Saturday. That said, the two aren't expected to make a significant fantasy impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers point guard
Darius Garland will join the starting lineup on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time All-Star came off the bench in his first two appearances for the team. With him now in the first unit, it's possible Garland has been cleared to play more than the 23.5 minutes he has so far averaged in L.A.
Kobe Sanders will make room for him in the starting lineup. Even as a starter, Sanders hasn't been particularly productive, and moving to the bench will only reduce his chances to contribute.
--Taavi PailkSource: Los Angeles Clippers
March 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Gafford has been nursing a right ankle injury and didn't play on Friday against Boston as Dallas wrapped up a back-to-back set. With Gafford and Marvin Bagley (neck) out,
Moussa Cisse entered the rotation on Friday, logging 26 minutes off the bench. He could be out of the lineup again on Sunday. Gafford produced a double-double in his last appearance and has averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 1.0 steals since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The rookie phenom has just returned from a midfoot sprain and may need to take some time off after logging 56 minutes across a back-to-back set on Thursday and Friday. Dallas has several options to replace Flagg in the starting lineup, with
Brandon Williams and
Naji Marshall as the most likely candidates. Both have been impactful off the bench but would have additional fantasy value in the first unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will be limited to around 15-20 minutes on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. Golden State will ease the Latvian veteran back into action after he missed six games due to illness. Still, Porzingis could make a significant impact even with limited minutes. He has averaged only a little over 20 minutes per game this season (23.9), posting 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
March 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss Sunday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. He has been ruled out due to right knee tendonitis. Allen hurt his knee on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons.
Thomas Bryant and
Dean Wade (ankle) are the candidates to take Allen's spot in the starting lineup. Wade has missed three games with a sprained ankle but is listed as probable on the injury report. Allen's absence will also increase the pressure on
Evan Mobley to perform well in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (groin) is listed as probable for Sunday's clash against the Boston Celtics. This suggests Mitchell is ready to return from a right groin strain, which has kept him sidelined for four games. Mitchell logged a full practice on Friday. His return to action will likely end
Sam Merrill's time in the first unit. However, since Sunday's game is part of a back-to-back set, Merrill might get another start if Cleveland decides not to overwork Mitchell after his injury and rests him on Monday against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Gary Payton II (ankle) will be active on Saturday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is back in the fold after missing two games with an ankle issue. With
De'Anthony Melton (knee) joining
Stephen Curry (knee) and
Moses Moody (wrist) on the sidelines, Payton II could see more time on the floor against the Thunder. He will have an important role to play defensively against
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and could also be asked to contribute more on offense. Recently, Payton II has improved his offensive production, averaging 12.8 points since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been cleared to return to action on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has sat out six games due to illness. Porzingis was knocked out by the illness just after making his Warriors debut. He managed 12 points, one rebound, one assist, and one block across 17 minutes in a matchup with Boston. Golden State is battling several injuries, so Porzingis could be a central figure in Saturday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) will play on Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is still recovering from a toe injury, and the team decided to keep him out of the lineup on Friday for the first leg of a back-to-back against San Antonio. Garland has averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 23.0 minutes across his first two appearances as a Clipper. He has come off the bench both times occasions. With Garland returning,
Kobe Sanders and
Jordan Miller may have their minutes reduced.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is set to miss multiple games, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. Thompson sprained his right ankle on Thursday night against San Antonio and exited the lineup for Saturday's tilt against Brooklyn. He is also expected to sit out Sunday's meeting with Miami. Detroit will then have a couple of days off, giving Thompson some time to recover. However, it's uncertain whether he can return to action next week. With
Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) also unavailable on Saturday,
Marcus Sasser and
Daniss Jenkins moved into the starting lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Omari Sankofa II
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