March 9, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (neck) isn't expected to play this week, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Monday night against the New York Knicks. It looks like Collins will then miss at least three more games due to a neck strain. As a result of Collins' absence,
Kobe Sanders' role on the team has grown, but he hasn't been a reliable source for fantasy value. Collins is the second Clippers big man to go down in a short period, joining
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot), who has been ruled out for the season.
Brook Lopez and
Isaiah Jackson must now hold down the fort at center,
--Taavi PailkSource: Tomer Azarly
March 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post will join the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. The Warriors head into the action without
Al Horford (toe) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness), giving Post a chance to make his 33rd start of the campaign. He has averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds as a member of the first unit. On Monday, he's in a good position to eclipse these numbers, as the Jazz have had trouble against opposing big men all season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Golden State Warriors
March 9, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan (illness) is poised to return from a one-game absence on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers. The team has removed DeRozan from the injury report after he sat out Sunday's loss to Chicago due to illness. DeRozan's absence allowed
Daeqwon Plowden to start, and he had a fine performance with 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Plowden had totaled only 10 points as a reserve across the previous three games, so he shouldn't interest fantasy managers with DeRozan back.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (hip, foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday due to a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. James also dealt with an elbow injury last week and has missed two games. If he can't return on Tuesday night,
Rui Hachimura will continue to start. The Japanese forward finished Sunday's win over the New York Knicks with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one block. James' absence also leaves more minutes available to
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Jake LaRavia. At the same time,
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves, who combined for 60 of the Lakers' 110 points on Sunday, dictate the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Boston Celtics point guard
Payton Pritchard (neck) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. Pritchard is typically very durable, but he might be sidelined on Tuesday due to neck spasms. If Pritchard is ruled out for the contest,
Baylor Scheierman and
Hugo Gonzalez will be candidates for increased minutes. Scheierman has grown his fantasy reputation in recent weeks and is coming off his fourth double-double of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (illness) is back on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Luckily, he was added to the injury list because of illness, not the back issue that has bothered him for much of the season. With
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) and
Trayce Jackson-Davis (finger) unavailable, the Raports must lean on
Sandro Mamukelashvili and
Jonathan Mogbo inside the paint if Poeltl can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks. After making five consecutive appearances, Allen departed the lineup on Sunday against Charlotte to manage his right knee injury, and he might miss another contest on Tuesday. In Allen's absence,
Haywood Highsmith entered the rotation on Sunday, but he shouldn't generate much interest among fantasy managers. In 21 minutes, Highsmith recorded three points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. He is dealing with right knee synovitis.
Ryan Rollins has returned to the starting lineup in Porter Jr.'s absence and will continue to have an expanded role on Tuesday night. Over the last three games, he has produced averages of 13.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.3 steals. On Tuesday, Rollins faces a tough matchup against the Suns, who allow the fifth-fewest fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (back) has not been included on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. A back issue kept Kuzma sidelined on Sunday against Orlando, but his absence will be limited to one game. After being a DNP-CD for the first time in his career last Monday against Boston, Kuzma produced back-to-back good performances, shooting 13-for-20 from the field. He will try to keep his hot streak going on Tuesday against the league's 10th-best defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP continues to manage a calf injury and didn't play on Sunday against Orlando as Milwaukee completed a back-to-back set. Since returning to action this month, Antetokounmpo has averaged 23.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 26.3 minutes. With him back in the fold,
Jericho Sims will be bumped to the bench on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) will play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. It initially looked unlikely that George would play in the game after he was added late to the injury report with a questionable designation. The team has now upgraded him to available. George has had a wonderful campaign and could be extremely busy on offense against Golden State, as there aren't many other scoring options available for the Jazz. Through three appearances this month, George has averaged 29.3 points in 30.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. He was initially expected to return to the lineup after missing time for personal reasons, but an illness will keep Collier sidelined. Due to Collier's absence,
Cody Williams,
Elijah Harkless, and
Svi Mykhailiuk could be a lot busier than usual in the backcourt. Collier's next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) will skip Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He landed on the injury report with a sore right thumb and was initially listed as doubtful. Memphis will be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt, so
GG Jackson II and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper must be prepared for a busy night. With only eight players available to the team, the Grizzlies will likely use smaller lineups more often as well. Hendricks could be an option to return on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guards
Ty Jerome (calf) and
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) have been ruled out for Monday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players were listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. With Jerome and Pippen Jr. sidelined,
Cam Spencer,
Javon Small,
Jahmai Mashack, and
Walter Clayton Jr. will share the minutes in the backcourt. Of this group, Spencer has been the most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 11.4 points and 5.5 assists in 23.8 minutes this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has ruled him out after initially handing him a doubtful tag on the injury report. Memphis is set to have only eight players available for the contest, so players like
Walter Clayton Jr.,
Jahmai Mashack, and
Rayan Rupert should see plenty of time on the court. Coward could return to action on Tuesday for the second leg of a back-to-back against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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