February 26, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against Phoenix after previously carrying a probable tag. Hayes is averaging 6.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 17.3 minutes this season and should slot back into his usual reserve role behind
Deandre Ayton. His availability likely trims frontcourt minutes for
Maxi Kleber and
Jarred Vanderbilt, limiting their deep-league appeal. Hayes remains a fringe option outside of very deep formats, offering modest rebounding and field-goal percentage support without consistent volume.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dave McMenamin
February 26, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (illness) is out, while centers
Robert Williams III (foot) and
Yang Hansen (back) are available for Thursday's game against Chicago. Clingan's absence opens frontcourt minutes, giving Williams per-minute upside appeal. Over his last five games, Williams has averaged 6.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 14.6 minutes, positioning him as a viable blocks streamer who can deliver efficient production even in a limited role. Hansen profiles as a deeper, riskier option.
Jerami Grant and
Toumani Camara should also see slight rebounding boosts with Clingan sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Jalen Smith (calf) and forward
Patrick Williams (quad) are expected to miss at least one week due to right leg strains. The timeline likely sidelines both for multiple games, thinning Chicago's frontcourt rotation.
Guerschon Yabusele started the last contest and logged 27 minutes, producing 11 points, four rebounds, three three-pointers, one assist, and two steals, while
Nick Richards added six points and five rebounds in 22 minutes. Yabusele profiles as a short-term streamer for threes and steals, and Richards offers deep-league rebounding value.
Matas Buzelis should continue to see a steady run in the frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joel Lorenzi
February 26, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Keldon Johnson (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson was a late addition to the injury report, but he does shed the questionable tag. He figures to have his normal workload after only playing 14 minutes during Wednesday's contest. Johnson has been struggling lately; he has only scored over 10 points in two of his last seven games. The hope is that he is able to bounce out of this rough patch soon. Fantasy managers should continue to ride with him and should get him active ahead of tip-off on Thursday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Khris Middleton (shoulder) will play Thursday against Sacramento after entering the night with a shoulder stinger. The veteran wing has averaged 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes across his last five games, but he remains a volatile fantasy option given fluctuating minutes and workload management risk. With Dallas shorthanded in the frontcourt, Middleton should see steady involvement, though his availability could trim opportunities for
Klay Thompson and
Caleb Martin on the wing. Middleton is more of a matchup-based play in standard leagues, while deeper formats can justify holding for scoring and triples.
--Brian DailisanSource: Ron Harrod Jr.
February 26, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) will sit out Thursday's game against Sacramento due to right ankle injury management. With
P.J. Washington (ankle) also sidelined, Dallas is thin up front.
Marvin Bagley III is the clear streaming target after posting 22 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in the last win. He should approach 24 to 28 minutes if inserted into the starting group.
Naji Marshall and
Khris Middleton could see added frontcourt usage, while Bagley profiles as a short-term points and rebounds boost.
--Brian DailisanSource: Ron Harrod Jr.
February 26, 2026
Miami Heat forward/center
Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the third straight game that Jovic has missed due to a lingering back issue. His next chance to play will come on Saturday versus the Houston Rockets. The absence of Jovic should mean increased playing time for Simone Fontechhio and
Pelle Larsson. Neither player offers great fantasy value at the moment. Larsson has been consistent with 10 or more points in each of the last three games. He's worth a look as a low-end streaming option while Jovic is out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) is available for Thursday's game against Brooklyn after being listed as questionable with left hip tightness. The second-year guard has averaged 15.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.0 three-pointers across 25.0 minutes over his last five outings and logged 28 minutes in Wednesday's win, signaling no workload restriction. Castle's 27.7 percent usage keeps him rostered in standard formats, especially with
Keldon Johnson (shoulder) questionable. He offers points and assists with manageable risk, while
De'Aaron Fox and
Victor Wembanyama continue to command primary touches.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
February 26, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (illness) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell will shed the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with an illness. There is no indication that Mitchell is going to be limited after having a full workload on Tuesday. This season, Mitchell is averaging 9.0 points, 7.1 assists, and 2.6 rebounds across 28.8 minutes per game. With Mitchell active,
Kasparas Jakucionis will remain on the bench, which will limit his fantasy upside.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. As expected, Embiid is ready to go after being listed as probable on the injury report. Before Tuesday's contest, Embiid missed five straight games due to knee and shin issues. On Tuesday, Embiid finished with 27 points, five assists, and six rebounds in 26 minutes of action. The expectation is that Embiid will have a similar workload until he's fully healthy again. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can feel safe getting Embiid into their lineups on Thursday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. He has been sidelined since suffering an abdominal injury, keeping him off the floor for OKC's previous nine contests. While SGA may be limited for at least a few contests, he should be plugged right back into all fantasy lineups.
Chet Holmgren (back) and
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) are also off the injury report, meaning lower ceilings for
Cason Wallace,
Jaylin Williams, and
Aaron Wiggins.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) will suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Powell was a late addition to his team's injury report on Thursday afternoon due to groin soreness, but he's since been cleared to play. The 32-year-old has made three appearances since the break and collected 26 points in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks. If Powell has any setbacks, backcourt minutes could be available for
Kasparas Jakucionis,
Pelle Larsson, and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. alongside
Tyler Herro, who is still playing limited minutes after his recent return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Anthony Chiang
February 26, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) will play on Thursday versus Washington. He was listed on the injury report because of a hip contusion after amassing nine points and nine boards when these clubs met on Tuesday night. With
Jalen Johnson (hip) and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) both ruled out, Risacher has an excellent opportunity to get more involved against one of the worst defensive squads in the National Basketball Association. Still, his volatility throughout the campaign makes him hard to trust.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 26, 2026
Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports that Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) will suit up against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Nembhard previously carried a questionable tag, but he is now good to go. In his last outing, he collected 23 points and three assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Sixers. The 26-year-old should continue to see minutes in the high-20s, and he remains a viable streaming option going into tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Dustin Dopirak
February 26, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) won't play in Thursday's rematch with Washington. The Hawks are also down
Jalen Johnson (hip), meaning there will be plenty of shots up for grabs. There are several directions head coach Quin Snyder can go regarding the starting lineup. However,
CJ McCollum,
Onyeka Okongwu, and
Jonathan Kuminga may be the most productive from a fantasy standpoint no matter who gets the start. Kuminga looked fantastic in his first game in Atlanta, amassing 27 points, seven boards, and two steals in 24 minutes.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Atlanta Hawks
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