March 2, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets after sitting out the team's last three contests due to a left ankle sprain. Dallas remains shorthanded, so Washington's status carries real fantasy weight. If he sits,
Max Christie and
Khris Middleton would see added opportunity. Christie delivered 14 points, seven rebounds, four triples, and two steals in 35 minutes last game, making him the preferred streamer. Middleton logged modest production in 25 minutes and remains a deeper-league option with a limited ceiling.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Miami, sidelined for a second straight contest while managing a left plantar fascia issue. His next chance to return comes Thursday in a rematch with the Heat.
Nolan Traore should continue handling expanded responsibility after posting 17 points, two assists, one rebound, one triple, and one steal in 30 minutes last game.
Terance Mann and
Ziaire Williams saw minutes but failed to deliver usable fantasy lines. Traore is the preferred short-term streamer, while the rest remain fringe options.
--Brian DailisanSource: Collin Helwig
March 2, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (thumb) is probable heading into Tuesday's meeting with Miami. He's been dealing with a pinky issue for most of the campaign. Yet, the 26-year-old is on the injury report because of a right thumb sprain. Claxton has had a decent season, averaging 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. However, he's seen a drastic reduction in minutes since the start of the year. With that said, Claxton is still a reliable fantasy performer, although he is expected to continue surrendering minutes to
Day'Ron Sharpe moving ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard
Coby White (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks for left calf injury management, the first leg of a back-to-back set before Wednesday's matchup in Boston. White is averaging 18 minutes per game with a 34 percent usage rate in a reserve role, but his absence does not open up viable streaming value.
Tre Mann,
Josh Green, and
Sion James are expected to absorb extra minutes, yet none produced meaningful lines last game.
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller should continue dominating usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will miss Tuesday's game against the Knicks, sidelined for a second straight contest due to a left thumb sprain. His next opportunity to return comes Thursday versus Minnesota. In his absence,
Jakob Poeltl should continue handling increased frontcourt responsibility after posting 18 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in 26 minutes last game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili logged seven points and three rebounds in 16 minutes but remains a deeper-league option. Poeltl is the clear fantasy beneficiary, especially in category formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Michael Grange
March 2, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Naji Marshall (finger) won't play on Tuesday in Charlotte. He injured his finger during Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and wasn't available for Sunday's meeting with OKC. Marshall was playing well before the injury, averaging 19.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in the month of February. Fantasy managers will be need to wait and see if he can return on Thursday against Orlando. While he's out,
Brandon Williams,
Khris Middleton,
Max Christie should get extra scoring opportunities, that is unless
Cooper Flagg (foot) and
P.J. Washington (ankle) are active.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (groin) will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons, marking his fourth straight absence due to a right groin strain. His next chance to return will come Sunday against Boston.
James Harden is expected to shoulder more of the offensive load, making him the primary fantasy beneficiary.
Sam Merrill and
Jaylon Tyson should see steady minutes, but both remain fringe streaming options. Merrill logged 15 points with four triples in 27 minutes last game, while Tyson added nine points in 28 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) is doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with Charlotte. It appears there's a chance he'll be back for this one. However, fantasy managers should anticipate another absence. The former Duke Blue Devil has been sidelined for seven games because of a midfoot sprain. Although the Mavs aren't really playing for much, Flagg is looking to take home the Rookie of the Year award, so he has plenty of motivation to return. With that in mind,
Max Christie,
Khris Middleton, and
Brandon Williams are projected to be the team's top performers, assuming
P.J. Washington (ankle) isn't available and Flagg gets ruled out.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
According to Clemente Almanza of USA Today, Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) won't suit up for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to abdominal strain management. The Thunder are exercising caution and will hold him out for the first leg of their back-to-back set. After missing nine consecutive games, Gilgeous-Alexander has returned in strong form, scoring at least 30 points in each of his two appearances since coming back. He is expected to return on Wednesday against the Knicks. With SGA sidelined on Tuesday,
Cason Wallace,
Isaiah Joe, and
Jared McCain should see increased opportunities in the backcourt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Clemente Almanza
March 2, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will not play Tuesday against the Bulls, and MVP candidate
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is also sidelined for injury management. Both have a chance to return Wednesday versus New York. With Hartenstein out,
Jaylin Williams is a strong streaming option after posting 30 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, five triples, one steal, and one block in 36 minutes during his last start.
Chet Holmgren, who delivered 19 points, nine rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes against Dallas, should also see elevated responsibility. Williams offers short-term upside, while Holmgren gets a usage boost in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Clemente Almanza
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Anthony Gill (illness) is out, and forward
Julian Reese will start Monday against the Rockets with
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) and Alex Sarr (hamstring) also sidelined. Washington's frontcourt is depleted, opening immediate opportunity. Reese, a 22-year-old Maryland product, should see a meaningful run in his NBA debut and profiles as a deep-league streamer for rebounds and hustle stats. Gill had been hovering around 27 minutes in a steady reserve role, so with him out, there's a clearer path to consistent minutes for whoever steps into those frontcourt opportunities.
Kyshawn George and
Bilal Coulibaly could also see added usage in a thin lineup.
--Brian DailisanSource: Josh Robbins
March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Kris Dunn (head) is available to suit up against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Dunn left Sunday's win over the Pelicans after taking an inadvertent elbow to the back of his head and did not return. However, he has since been cleared to play in tonight's contest. The 31-year-old veteran guard is averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 27.7 minutes in 59 games this season. His minutes could be significantly reduced with
Darius Garland (toe) reportedly set to return in the near future.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Justin Russo
March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (neck) will not play Monday against the Warriors after the issue resurfaced on the second night of a back-to-back, per Justin Russo. Collins is averaging 19.6 usage in 27.7 minutes per game and leaves a meaningful frontcourt gap.
Darius Garland is set to make his team debut and could absorb a chunk of Collins' workload, while
Kawhi Leonard may see a slight usage bump.
Nicolas Batum logged 20 minutes with 9 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three triples Sunday, but he remains a low-ceiling deep-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Justin Russo
March 2, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is active for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The two-time MVP will return after missing 13 consecutive contests due to a right calf strain. Given the extended absence, he will likely operate under a minutes restriction during his first game back. Still, it shouldn't take long for Antetokounmpo to regain his usual form. In 30 appearances this season, he has averaged 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while shooting a career-best 39.5% from three-point range. Even with a capped workload on Monday, fantasy managers should expect his production to trend back towards an elite level in the coming games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Milwaukee Bucks
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Bucks after erupting for a career-best 27 points and 17 rebounds in Sunday's 114-98 win over Philadelphia. This is a scheduled breather.
Nikola Vucevic is expected to slide into the starting role after producing 11 points, 12 rebounds, three triples, and one block in 21 minutes last game, making him a strong short-term streamer in all formats.
Luka Garza could re-enter the rotation as the backup option. Queta is still worth holding in category leagues, but be ready for some ups and downs in his minutes and role from game to game.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
RADIO
