February 1, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) will not play Sunday against Portland as he continues to recover from a Grade 1 right big toe sprain and awaits re-evaluation. His absence keeps
Donovan Mitchell in a usage-heavy role and continues to open minutes for
Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over his last five starts.
Lonzo Ball has struggled with efficiency and remains unreliable. Cleveland is still integrating newly acquired
Keon Ellis and
Dennis Schroder, leaving Tyson as the most stable short-term fantasy option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (lower leg) exited Saturday's game against Houston after suffering a contusion and did not return. Williams collided with
Reed Sheppard and was clearly limited before heading to the locker room, though he was efficient in a brief stint, posting 13 points in nine minutes. His status moving forward is unclear, putting Dallas' backcourt depth in focus.
Ryan Nembhard is the next man up for short bursts if Williams misses time, while
Cooper Flagg would absorb added ball-handling. Williams remains a watch-list player only in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Christian Clark
February 1, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (head) exited Saturday's loss to Houston after sustaining a head contusion and did not return. He logged 25 minutes before leaving, finishing with nine points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal, leaving his status uncertain for Tuesday's matchup against Boston. If Washington misses time, Dallas would lean more heavily on
Naji Marshall and
Daniel Gafford in the frontcourt. Marshall has averaged 19.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last five starts, while Gafford offers steady rebounding and efficient scoring.
Caleb Martin could see more minutes, though his fantasy value remains volatile.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Chicago Bulls acquired center
Dario Saric from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two second-round picks as part of a three-team deal. The thirty-one-year-old saw limited action in Sacramento, appearing in five games and averaging 8.3 minutes. Even with
Nikola Vucevic resting at times and
Zach Collins (toe) and
Jalen Smith (calf) dealing with injuries, Saric is far from guaranteed consistent minutes. The uncertainty surrounding his role makes him too risky to consider outside the deepest fantasy formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings acquired forward
De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guards
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis. Hunter fills a wing need for Sacramento after falling out of Cleveland's rotation. The twenty-eight-year-old averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes this season. His fantasy outlook improves if
Keegan Murray (ankle) remains sidelined, though
DeMar DeRozan's presence and
Malik Monk's usage cap consistency. With Sacramento potentially still active on the trade front, the added uncertainty keeps Hunter in the hold range rather than a clear breakout add.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard
Dennis Schroder from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward
De'Andre Hunter, with
Keon Ellis also included in the deal. Cleveland has been searching for backcourt stability with
Darius Garland (toe) battling injuries, giving Schroder a path to early minutes. The thirty-two-year-old averaged 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 26.4 minutes with Sacramento, though his role fluctuated. Schroder could handle short-term playmaking duties, but a crowded rotation featuring
Donovan Mitchell,
Jaylon Tyson, and
Sam Merrill caps his ceiling, keeping him more useful as a deep-league assist streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard
Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward
De'Andre Hunter, with
Dennis Schroder also heading to Cleveland as part of the deal. Ellis struggled to find consistent opportunities in Sacramento, where a crowded backcourt kept him on the fringe of the rotation. Cleveland values his point-of-attack defense, but his fantasy outlook remains shaky given the Cavaliers' guard and wing depth. If
Darius Garland (toe) continues to miss time, Ellis could see spot minutes, though
Sam Merrill and
Jaylon Tyson are already holding steady roles, limiting Ellis to deep-league consideration.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
January 31, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George was issued a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. The multi-time All-Star has accepted full responsibility, stating "he made the mistake of taking an improper medication" due to mental health issues. George has averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals throughout the campaign. He's also missed 20 games, mostly to recover from offseason surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old isn't as productive as he once was, although he is still a reliable fantasy performer. With that said, the time away may actually benefit him, considering he will now have more time to rest any lingering injuries. While George is off the floor,
VJ Edgecombe,
Tyrese Maxey, and
Joel Embiid should all get additional offensive opportunities. The same can be said for
Kelly Oubre Jr. and
Quentin Grimes, who will presumably receive even more minutes moving ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
January 31, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (rest) is unlikely to play Saturday against Miami as Chicago manages the veteran big man on the front end of a back-to-back. His expected absence keeps the frontcourt offense flowing through
Matas Buzelis, who has consistently handled a sizable workload. Buzelis has averaged 14.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, making him a steady fantasy option.
Jalen Smith's (calf) questionable status could further stabilize Buzelis' role, while
Patrick Williams is expected to see extra run but carries a low floor.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 31, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) will not play Saturday against Miami as he continues to work through a multi-week absence, with a return still not imminent. His continued absence keeps backcourt minutes concentrated elsewhere, boosting
Ayo Dosunmu's fantasy profile. Dosunmu has responded with an expanded run, averaging 20.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across his last three games, including a 23-point outing Thursday.
Kevin Huerter also remains in play as a deeper-league streamer after logging 33 minutes against Miami. Standard-league managers can wait on Jones until he's fully back in the mix.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 31, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (ribs) will not play Saturday against Chicago, extending his absence to nine straight games. He has continued to be ruled out well ahead of tipoff, a pattern that points to a week-to-week situation and makes him doubtful for Sunday's rematch. Herro's continued absence, paired with
Norman Powell (personal) being out and
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) trending doubtful, keeps Miami's rotation thin.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has responded with expanded minutes and delivered 19 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists on Friday.
Pelle Larsson and
Dru Smith remain viable deep-league streamers handling secondary playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 31, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (personal) will not play Saturday against Chicago and remains uncertain for Sunday's rematch, leaving Miami short-handed again. Powell's absence opens short-term fantasy value elsewhere, especially for
Jaime Jaquez Jr., who has logged at least 28 minutes in four of his last five games and posted 19 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists in his most recent outing.
Bam Adebayo should continue to shoulder a heavy offensive load, while
Andrew Wiggins sees steadier usage. Jaquez Jr. profiles as a strong streamer if Powell remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 31, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Jeremy Sochan (quad) will miss Saturday's game in Charlotte, extending his absence to three straight contests with left quad soreness, with Sunday against Orlando up next. The development carries minimal fantasy relevance, as Sochan has struggled to secure a steady role in a deep rotation. He has often logged single-digit minutes or been a healthy scratch, limiting his category impact.
Harrison Barnes and
Julian Champagnie remain locked into forward minutes, while
Keldon Johnson continues to anchor the second unit. Sochan can be left on waiver wires outside of very deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 31, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) exited Friday's loss to Brooklyn late in the fourth quarter after turning his left ankle and did not return, though postgame imaging was clean. He still led Utah with 26 points, seven assists, three rebounds, one block, and 32 minutes, underscoring how much offense runs through him. George's strong play this season means any absence would leave a significant usage gap.
Isaiah Collier would be the primary beneficiary after averaging 11.3 points and 7.3 assists over his last three games, with rookie
Walter Clayton Jr. potentially picking up a few extra minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Ben Anderson
January 31, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) did not return Friday against Detroit after dealing with right knee soreness, wrapping up the night with 23 points, two assists, one rebound, one block, and 25 minutes before heading to the locker room in the third quarter. Curry was noticeably limited before his exit and should be viewed as questionable for Tuesday against Philadelphia.
De'Anthony Melton has already been operating with an expanded role following Jimmy Butler's (knee) season-ending absence and continued to deliver with 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists. If Curry misses additional time, Melton's usage and minutes could climb further, while
Pat Spencer,
Brandin Podziemski, and
Will Richard would see modest bumps in deeper fantasy formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Warriors PR
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