March 9, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The 27-year-old big man will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back due to left ankle injury management. Robinson finished with four points, four rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers. With Robinson sidelined,
Ariel Hukporti will move up the depth chart as the backup behind starting center
Karl-Anthony Towns.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (hip) is unavailable to suit up on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran will miss his second straight game due to a bruised left hip. OKC will have
Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) back after missing 20 games, so he will help cover while Caruso is out.
Isaiah Joe,
Aaron Wiggins, and
Cason Wallace will also be in line to receive extra minutes during tonight's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, a condition he's been dealing with most of this campaign. The Nets are being cautious with the 20-year-old rookie guard in hopes that he is fully recovered and ready to go for next season. Through 52 appearances this year, he posted averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers across 25.2 minutes per game. With Demin unavailable,
Nolan Traore,
Terance Mann, and
Ziaire Williams could take on heavier workloads for the forseeable future.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Nets due to soreness in his right thumb. The former lottery pick logged 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks, and three three-pointers across 26 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Clippers before the issue surfaced. Memphis is already thin due to injuries, so
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and G.G. Jackson II could absorb additional frontcourt minutes. Prosper produced 11 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes last game, while Jackson added 14 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Branden Carlson (back) will miss Monday's matchup against the Nuggets, marking another game on the sidelines as he continues recovering from a lingering back issue. His absence leaves Oklahoma City thin at center, especially with
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) already out and
Chet Holmgren (illness) listed as questionable.
Jaylin Williams could handle a larger workload after starting in the previous game and posting nine points, three three-pointers, 14 rebounds, and four assists in 33 minutes.
Kenrich Williams may also see extra run after contributing 13 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Nets due to soreness in his right big toe. Pippen has been a regular part of the rotation lately, though the toe problem could keep him sidelined for the opening game of the back-to-back. If Pippen is ruled out, the Grizzlies could lean more heavily on
Javon Small, who posted 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes during a March 4 start.
Walter Clayton Jr. and
Cam Spencer should also see added ball-handling opportunities in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Thunder as he continues recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since early February. Watson had been logging around 31 minutes per game before the injury, leaving Denver to piece together wing minutes in his absence.
Cameron Johnson returned from a two-game absence and started, finishing with 10 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. Johnson has been inconsistent for much of the season, but he should continue seeing opportunities while Peyton Watson remains sidelined and
Aaron Gordon is still ramping up after his return.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Mo Bamba signed a second 10-day deal with the team Sunday after showing enough during his initial stint to remain with the club. The former lottery pick appeared in two games earlier this week, producing four points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 21 minutes against Philadelphia before adding six points and 12 rebounds in 17 minutes versus Washington. Bamba provides depth behind second-year center
Kyle Filipowski and veteran
Kevin Love, though his role remains inconsistent after a DNP on March 7. For fantasy managers, Bamba is difficult to trust outside of deep leagues unless Utah expands his minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Utah Jazz
March 9, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) did not return to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers after exiting in the fourth quarter due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran guard logged 17 minutes before departing, finishing with six points, four rebounds, and three assists. McConnell has dealt with recurring hamstring discomfort this season, which raises some short-term availability concerns. If he misses additional time,
Quenton Jackson could see a larger role after posting two points, three rebounds, and three assists in 17 minutes Sunday.
Kam Jones may also re-enter the rotation, though he logged just five minutes with one assist in the loss.
--Brian DailisanSource: Indiana Pacers
March 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Collin Sexton (leg) did not return to Sunday's loss to the Kings after suffering a left lower leg contusion late in the third quarter. The 27-year-old sixth man had erupted before exiting, piling up 28 points on 9-of-12 shooting with seven three-pointers, three assists, and two rebounds in 22 minutes. If Sexton misses time, Chicago's backcourt usage should lean even more toward
Josh Giddey, while
Tre Jones could continue seeing steady run after producing 12 points, five assists, one rebound, and one steal in 32 minutes Sunday. Second-year guard
Rob Dillingham may also pick up deeper-league minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joel Lorenzi
March 8, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (personal) has been taken off the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors, indicating he will be available to play. Collier wasn't in action on Saturday against Milwaukee, missing the game for personal reasons. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a strong second half of the season and is averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals since the All-Star break. Even with
Keyonte George healthy, Collier should still get plenty of minutes and offensive touches in Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) isn't on the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. After an impressive 30-minute performance on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors decided to rest Melton for Saturday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With
Stephen Curry (knee) on the shelf, Melton has played a key role in Golden State's backcourt. He has averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals since the All-Star break. Melton's return to the lineup will likely bump
Pat Spencer back to the bench, where he won't have much fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Moses Moody (wrist) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He is working his way back from a sprained right wrist and will get his next opportunity to return on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Due to Moody's absence,
Gui Santos has earned a new opportunity in the first unit and is coming off an impressive 22-point, 11-rebound double-double in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gary Payton II, who tallied seven points and 12 boards on Saturday, has also taken on an increased workload without Moody.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (toe) will exit the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. The team begins a back-to-back set with this matchup and is cautious with Horford, who is managing a toe injury.
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has also been ruled out, meaning we could see plenty of
Quinten Post in Monday's game. Alternatively, the Warriors might run smaller lineups more often, given Utah's lack of size. Horford is likely to return to action on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss the first leg of a back-to-back on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Porzingis returned from a six-game absence in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, contributing nine points, five rebounds, five assists, and one block in 23 minutes. With Porzingis and
Al Horford (toe) sidelined on Monday,
Quinten Post is set to return to the rotation and could make a significant impact in a favorable matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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