April 8, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Darius Garland (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are going to play it safe and have Garland sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. The team is calling it left toe injury management, so he'll likely return for Friday's contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The absence of Garland should mean larger roles for
Kris Dunn and
Jordan Miller. Between the two, Miller is the better streaming option due to his scoring upside. Both should be considered low-end options for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (rest) will take a seat ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. As expected, Williams will head to the bench for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Williams missed almost a month of action due to a foot injury, so the Suns aren't going to push him too hard. The big man has played in three straight games, so he'll get the night off on Wednesday.
Oso Ighodaro could be an interesting DFS option with Williams unavailable here.
Khaman Maluach could see a larger role as well, but Ighodaro is the better option for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. This marks the third game in a row that Giddey will miss due to a hamstring strain. After Thursday, there are only two games left in the regular season, so we'll see if Giddey is available for either of those contests.
Tre Jones should continue seeing an increased role in the rotation while Giddey is out. He finished with 20 points and nine assists across 27 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. Jones is looking like a reliable streaming option while Giddey is banged up.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (illness) will officially miss his third game in a row on Thursday. Buzelis will remain sidelined against the Washington Wizards due to a lingering illness. There are only a few games left in the regular season, so it's unclear if Buzelis will play again this season. The continued absence of Buzelis should mean that
Leonard Miller keeps getting an extended look in the rotation. The second-year forward finished with 13 points and eight rebounds across 25 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. He figures to be a decent streaming option while Buzelis is out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Stewart is finally back after missing the last 13 games due to a calf injury. The expectation is that Stewart will be eased back into the rotation with only three games left in the regular season. The Pistons aren't going to push him too hard with the playoffs on the horizon. With that being said, Stewart is unlikely to be a favorable DFS option with limited playing time.
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green could see reduced roles with Stewart back in the mix.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (lung) is officially back in action ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to get through shootaround without any problems. Cunningham is good to go after missing the last 11 games due to a collapsed lung. The assumption is that Cunningham will operate under a minutes limit. He probably won't have a significant workload until the playoffs begin, so DFS managers might want to look elsewhere for help.
Daniss Jenkins should see a reduced role in the rotation with Cunningham officially back.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. A rib contusion will keep the superstar center out of action this evening. The injury occurred on Monday, though imaging showed no structural damage. His next chance to suit up is Friday against Dallas. Fantasy managers should not expect him to handle a full workload even if he returns by the end of the week, with the Spurs locked into playoff positioning.
Luke Kornet could be a short-term streaming option, while
Devin Vassell and
De'Aaron Fox could see extended minutes until Wembanyama is set to return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Jeff McDonald
April 8, 2026
According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Castle logged an impressive outing during Monday's win over Philadelphia, bagging a triple-double. Unfortunately, he also hurt his right knee in the contest.
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) will also sit out tonight, so players like Dyaln Harper,
De'Aaron Fox,
Devin Vassell, and
Keldon Johnson could be a lot more involved in the offense.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Jeff McDonald
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
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