January 20, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (injury management) was listed as questionable for Tuesday night, when his team visits the 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back. Williams posted 16 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two steals over 29 minutes on Monday against the Nets to help the Suns to a nine-point road victory. He has played back-to-backs this season, but the team is still monitoring his workload carefully, so they could opt to give him Tuesday off, especially with
Joel Embiid (injury management) sitting out on the other side. If Williams does miss this contest, there should be more minutes and usage available for
Oso Ighodaro and
Nick Richards.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) sat out Monday's matchup against the Pacers, but the team listed him as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns, when the team finishes their back-to-back. Since PG has played three straight games before sitting on Monday, it seems very possible he'll be back in action on Tuesday. In his 23 games this season, he has averaged 15.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.8 minutes per game. If he is back in the mix on Tuesday,
Quentin Grimes and
Kelly Oubre Jr. will have less work available on the wings.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (injury management) will not play on the second night of the team's back-to-back when they take on the Suns in Philly on Tuesday. Embiid had 30 points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes in the Sixers' win on Monday, but has still not been cleared to play in both games of back-to-back sets. In his place on Tuesday, look for
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond to get more work against the Suns, who listed their starting center,
Mark Williams, as questionable for injury management for this contest as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. He carried a doubtful tag before Saturday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets and missed his 10th straight game. If he returns against the Clippers, Giddey will probably have a minutes restriction and won't offer full value to fantasy managers. Still, he has a versatile skill set and can make a mark even with limited playing time. Giddey's return will cut into the minutes of
Tre Jones,
Ayo Dosunmu, and
Kevin Huerter. Additionally,
Matas Buzelis and
Nikola Vucevic are expected to see reduced roles in the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) won't play this week and will be re-evaluated next Monday, the team announced. The 2025 first-overall pick is set to miss a seventh consecutive game on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Risacher is dealing with a bone contusion in his left knee.
Vit Krejci has filled in as a starter for most of Risacher's absence, but on Monday versus the Milwaukee Bucks,
Corey Kispert took his place in the first unit. The duo combined for two points on 1-for-10 shooting, so fantasy managers should look past this situation.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
January 20, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced on Monday. The Latvian veteran has missed six games and is expected to sit out at least a couple of more contests. Porzingis departed the lineup in early January due to left Achilles tendinitis. In his absence,
Mouhamed Gueye and
Asa Newell have received more work in the frontcourt. However, the two have minimal fantasy appeal and won't be relevant for managers while
Onyeka Okongwu is healthy.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
January 20, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He exited the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be sidelined for at least six more games. Health issues have bothered Williams all season, limiting him to 24 appearances. He has averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.6 minutes. With him out,
Jaylin Williams received the starting nod on Monday but played only eight minutes. Meanwhile,
Kenrich Williams' workload increased to 21 minutes. In Monday's game, the defending champions also lost
Alex Caruso (back), so more tweaks could be coming in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
January 20, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (ribs) is out indefinitely with a costochondral issue with his ribs. He has missed two games and isn't expected to play during the team's current road trip, which has four more stops this week.
Pelle Larsson has been starting during Herro's absence, though his fantasy production can fluctuate. In Monday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, Larsson had nine points, five rebounds, and three assists in 28 minutes.
Simone Fontecchio's role has also grown in recent games, with the Italian posting back-to-back 13-point games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
January 20, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Jimmy Butler III (knee) tore his right ACL in Monday's win over the Miami Heat and is out for the rest of the season, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. This is very unfortunate news for the veteran, who entered Monday averaging 21.3 points on 53 percent shooting this month. He has notched 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.4 steals across the season. Butler III will be on a huge $56.8 million contract next season, but he could miss a large chunk of the campaign. The Warriors will look for more production from
Buddy Hield and
Gary Payton II going forward.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 19, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves center
Naz Reid (shoulder) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Reid was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game due to a left shoulder injury. He wasn't able to return to the court and is now uncertain for Tuesday's game. Fellow big man
Rudy Gobert (hip) has been removed from the injury report after sitting out of Saturday's game. He could see a few extra minutes if Reid is unable to play on Tuesday.
Joan Beringer could see more minutes as well, but is an inconsistent fantasy option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves center
Rudy Gobert (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Gobert sat out Saturday's game due to a bruised left hip, but he is cleared to play now. The Wolves are glad Gobert only missed one game as they can't afford to have him sidelined for a lengthy amount of time. This season, Gobert is averaging 11.0 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 31.7 minutes per game. Fellow big man
Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game. Gobert could absorb some extra minutes if Reid is unable to play in that one.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Christian Braun (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This will mark the sixth straight game that Braun has missed due to an ankle injury. He continues to be limited to non-contact work, so he could be sidelined for a while longer. The Nuggets are banged up right now, so Braun's absence will probably be filled with a committee approach.
Bruce Brown,
Jalen Pickett, and
Spencer Jones should all continue seeing increased work in the rotation. Pickett is the best streaming choice among the three guards right now. Jones and Brown should be viewed as more of deep league options.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Ron Holland II (illness) is available to suit up ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. Holland was a late addition to the injury report, but will ultimately play through his illness. He has been playing a bigger role in the rotation lately. Holland is averaging 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 21.4 minutes per game in 10 games this month. The first-rounder figures to continue playing a significant role in the rotation. His extra playing time hasn't resulted in excellent fantasy value, but he's still worth a look in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. The team has upgraded his status on the injury report from questionable to available, and he is listed to start ahead of tonight's matchup. Embiid last faced the Pacers on Dec. 12, posting 39 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 32 minutes. Fantasy managers should expect the 31-year-old star big man to have another strong outing this evening, as he's averaged 26.0 points across his last five games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Day'Ron Sharpe (illness) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old big man is feeling under the weather and has a throat contusion. During his last appearance on Sunday, Sharpe finished with five points, five rebounds, and four assists across 19 minutes in a 124-102 loss to the Bulls. When Sharpe is available, he doesn't offer much fantasy value, averaging 17.9 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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