April 8, 2026
According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old has been cleared to play after suffering a nasal fracture in Monday's win over Detroit, exiting the contest after logging just 18 minutes. Despite the injury, Carter is expected to handle his usual minutes. He is averaging 12.1 points and 7.4 rebounds across 29.5 minutes per game in 75 appearances this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Jason Beede
April 8, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. McDaniels is set to return after missing six consecutive contests due to left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise. Despite
Anthony Edwards (knee),
Julius Randle (hand),
Ayo Dosunmu (rest),
Mike Conley (rest) and
Rudy Gobert (rest) all sidelined, the Timberwolves will likely remain cautious with McDaniels, keeping his minutes restricted tonight in Orlando.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is available to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams will return to the floor after he was held out for hamstring injury management during Tuesday's victory over the Lakers. He finished with 20 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 29 minutes in his last outing against the Clippers on December 18. With the 24-year-old forward back in action,
Ajay Mitchell will likely see less playing time this evening as the team's rotation adjusts to accommodate Williams' return to the lineup.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves center
Rudy Gobert (rest) won't play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The 33-year-old big man will have the backend of a back-to-back set off to rest after closing with five points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 124-104 win over Indiana.
Anthony Edwards (knee),
Julius Randle (hand),
Ayo Dosunmu (rest) and
Mike Conley (rest) will also miss tonight's contest.
Naz Reid and
Joan Beringer are slated to have expanded frontcourt workloads this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Jon Krawczynski
April 8, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (chest) is expected to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, per Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com. Despite still carrying a questionable tag, Cunningham should be upgraded to available soon, as he went through shootaround without any issues. The 24-year-old star guard is averaging 24.5 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.9 assists in 34.4 minutes across 61 games this season.
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser would likely lose usage in Cunningham's return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Vincent Goodwin
April 8, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ty Jerome (ankle) will remain on the shelf against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. He has been ruled out for a ninth consecutive game. Jerome is nursing a left ankle sprain, and considering the Grizzlies' situation, it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out the final week of regular-season action.
Javon Small (thigh) and
Cam Spencer (back) also won't be part of the rotation against Denver.
Lucas Williamson and
Adama Bal had a huge workload in Monday's loss against Cleveland and could feature heavily again.
Walter Clayton Jr., who recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 11 assists on Monday, is another player benefiting from the backcourt injuries.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old big man suffered a nasal fracture in Monday's win over Detroit, leaving the game after logging only 18 minutes.
Goga Bitadze's workload increased on Monday night, and the same is likely to happen on Wednesday if Carter Jr. isn't available.
Moritz Wagner would also move up on the depth chart. Bitadze had nine points, four rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and one steal in 24 minutes on Monday in a tough matchup against
Jalen Duren. His life won't be any easier on Wednesday versus
Rudy Gobert.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ahead of Monday's game against Orlando, Stewart was upgraded to doubtful on the injury report, and he has now received another upgrade. The 24-year-old has been out of action since mid-March due to a left calf strain. Stewart's return will significantly affect how much the Pistons use
Paul Reed. He could be limited to only a handful of minutes, with
Jalen Duren also healthy.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Thomas Bryant (calf) won't be part of the rotation on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to a left calf strain. Muscle injuries can be hard to heal, so Cleveland might also begin the playoffs without Bryant.
Larry Nance Jr. has a bigger role without Bryant and should be fired up against his former team on Wednesday. Still, with
Jarrett Allen and
Evan Mobley healthy, Nance Jr. is unlikely to make a fantasy impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He appears to be nearing his return, as the team has previously listed Wade out for seven consecutive games. The 29-year-old hasn't played since March 24 due to a right ankle sprain. Wade has been a regular starter for Cleveland since December. His absence has allowed
Max Strus and
Keon Ellis to log starts.
Jaylon Tyson (toe) will also soon become an option for the Cavaliers, leaving head coach Kenny Atkinson with a complicated rotation puzzle to solve.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 23-year-old sophomore is nursing a toe injury and hasn't played since March 19. When he eventually returns, Tyson could be on a minutes limit, which would further decrease his fantasy appeal. Tyson's fantasy stock took a big hit in February when the Cavaliers acquired
James Harden. He has made only a handful of starts since then.
Max Strus' addition to the rotation last month has also made his situation more complicated.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (calf) will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran recently sustained a right calf strain, and it may take some time before he's game-ready again. With Grant out of action, Portland has inserted
Scoot Henderson into the starting lineup. He has been effective in his new role, averaging 17.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while shooting 47.6 percent from three-point range. The Spurs likely won't have
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) available on Wednesday, which will notably weaken their defense. This is great news for Henderson and the Trail Blazers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Shaedon Sharpe (fibula) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report before Wednesday's action against the San Antonio Spurs. A stress reaction in his left fibula has kept Sharpe out for two months, but his doubtful designation suggests he could potentially return before the regular season wraps up. The Trail Blazers' next game is Friday against the Clippers, and they will finish things off by hosting Sacramento on Sunday. Sharpe has played very well when healthy this season, averaging a career-high 21.4 points, along with 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (knee) is unlikely to play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Castle bagged a triple-double in Monday's win over Philadelphia, but he also hurt his right knee in the contest.
Dylan Harper would get a big boost from Castle's absence on Wednesday.
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is also considered doubtful, so players like Harper,
De'Aaron Fox,
Devin Vassell, and
Keldon Johnson could be a lot more involved in the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (foot) won't play on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have lost another body from the rotation, as Hayes popped up on the injury report an hour before tip-off. The big man is experiencing soreness in his left foot. With Hayes unavailable, starting center
Deandre Ayton could be in for a very busy night.
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme will get an opportunity to log more minutes off the bench.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Rui Hachimura could also see some time at center. Unfortunately for Ayton & Co., this is a brutal matchup against a team that allows the fewest points per game to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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