March 18, 2026
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that forward/center
Pascal Siakam (knee) is making good progress but still lacks a timetable for a return, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Siakam will miss his seventh straight game tonight due to a right knee sprain. Carlisle thinks the star forward will play again this season, but until then,
Kobe Brown, Micah Potter (triceps), and
Jarace Walker will likely continue to take on expanded roles.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Dustin Dopirak
March 18, 2026
Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports that Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Moses Moody (wrist) hasn't progressed as well as the team had hoped and he remains without a timetable for return. Moody has missed seven consecutive contests due to a sprained right wrist. The Warriors had hoped he would return during their road trip, which ends March 23, but he is still wearing a brace on his right hand.
Gary Payton II and
Will Richard will continue to take on extra time during Moody's continued absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Nick Friedell
March 18, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Reid rarely misses time, but a right ankle sprain will keep him sidelined for this contest. The 26-year-old has missed just one other game all season.
Anthony Edwards (knee) will also be out, opening up additional minutes for
Bones Hyland,
Kyle Anderson, and
Joan Beringer. Hyland profiles as a viable short-term streaming option after posting 22 points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes against Phoenix on Tuesday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Timberwolves PR
March 18, 2026
Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks want forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to shut down for the remainder of the season after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo has pushed back on that plan and wants to return to action. The superstar will be re-evaluated in a week, but for now, he and the organization appear to be at odds over ending his season. Antetokounmpo has already missed 32 games this campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 18, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors are hopeful that guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will return before the end of March. Curry has been out of action since the beginning of February due to a right knee injury. He's recently ramped up his on-court activity, but it appears the star guard will still be considered week-to-week. The 38-year-old's continued absence will keep the backcourt usage spread across
Brandin Podziemski,
Pat Spencer,
Gary Payton II (lower leg),
De'Anthony Melton and
Will Richard.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 18, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's action against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old is dealing with a knee problem, but he managed to return to action Monday night against Orlando. However, Kuminga had only seven points on 2-for-7 shooting. Over his last two appearances, Kuminga has shot 18.2 percent from the field and hasn't made a positive impact since beginning his Hawks career with a strong three-game stretch. If Kuminga can't play on Wednesday, the rest of the bench will absorb his minutes, but no one stands out as a strong fantasy contributor.
Jock Landale was the only other reserve to play more than 10 minutes on Monday, so Hawks head coach Quin Snyder doesn't seem to trust his second unit much.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
GG Jackson II (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has removed Jackson II from the injury report after he missed some time due to a sore right foot. Jackson II's return will push
Rayan Rupert back to the bench. After a tough night against Chicago on Monday, Rupert's fantasy value takes a further hit with a return to bench duties. Jackson II has been a solid option for fantasy managers since the All-Star break, averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ty Jerome (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report, indicating he is available for action on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jerome has been in and out of the lineup since the All-Star break and missed Monday's loss to Chicago due to a shoulder contusion. Even when available, Jerome has averaged only 22.2 minutes per game. Nevertheless, he offers plenty of fantasy value, posting averages of 20.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. As a result of Jerome's return,
Rayan Rupert and
Jahmai Mashack (ankle) will have significantly smaller roles.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He sustained a concussion last week and could sit out a second straight game. With nothing left to play for the Jazz, Bailey was gearing up for a big finish to the season, but the concussion has been a setback for him. Bailey's absence on Wednesday night could lead to another start for
Andersson Garcia, who posted three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 43 minutes on Sunday against Sacramento.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old sophomore hurt his right knee on Sunday against Sacramento and didn't finish the contest. Fortunately, Collier avoided a serious injury and should make his 19th start of the campaign in Wednesday's contest. As a starter, he is averaging 15.7 points, 8.4 assists, and 1.5 steals this season. Collier draws a favorable matchup on Wednesday night, as Minnesota ranks 11th in fantasy points allowed to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Cavalier produced a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Monday's loss to San Antonio, but he continues to manage a toe injury and appears likely to sit out one game during the team's upcoming back-to-back set.
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is also questionable for Wednesday's game, and
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) is out, so the rest of the group may need to step up on the offensive end.
John Collins,
Derrick Jones Jr., and
Kris Dunn could all get extra touches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sprained his left ankle in Saturday's loss to Sacramento and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with San Antonio. The team announced that Leonard is considered day-to-day. Leonard apparently isn't dealing with a severe sprain, but his absence might extend beyond just one game. On Monday night,
John Collins took Leonard's spot in the starting lineup, finishing with 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Jordan Miller, who tallied 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists off the bench, also benefits from Leonard's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder after missing three straight contests. If he remains out,
Danny Wolf could continue seeing expanded run after posting eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 24 minutes as a starter last game.
Ziaire Williams also played 20 minutes with seven points and two steals and could be a deep-league option for defensive stats. Porter's absence would keep extra usage available for Williams and Wolf, while
Jalen Wilson and
Josh Minott remain deeper rotation fliers if minutes open.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers after missing the previous contest. If he remains out, rookie guard
Jeremiah Fears could continue seeing meaningful minutes after posting 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes off the bench last game. Fears could be worth a look in deeper leagues for assists and scoring if Murray misses another game.
Trey Murphy III and
Zion Williamson may also handle more playmaking duties. Murray should remain rostered in most formats, though managers should monitor his pregame status.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (back) is off the injury report and expected to return Wednesday against the Lakers after missing two games. Sengun has averaged 17.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.9 minutes over his last five appearances and should immediately resume his starting role. His return pushes
Clint Capela back into a reserve role and limits his streaming appeal. Sengun remains a must-start option for points and assists from the center spot, while
Kevin Durant and
Amen Thompson may see slightly less playmaking responsibility.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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