March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) may not be taking his talents to South Beach after all--at least not for Thursday's game against the Heat. James was listed as questionable for the second game of the team's back-to-back, along with
Luka Doncic (hip) and
Austin Reaves (forearm). If any one or two of the three play, they'll have a large workload, and if all three sit,
Marcus Smart,
Rui Hachimura, and
Luke Kennard could step in and pick up more work. For LeBron specifically, Rui Hachimura and
Jake LaRavia would likely step up at forward, making them good plays against the up-tempo Heat on Thursday if James gets the night off.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hip) was listed as questionable for the second game of his team's back-to-back on Thursday. After beating the Rockets on Wednesday, the Lakers listed Doncic,
LeBron James (foot), and
Austin Reaves (forearm) each as questionable for Thursday's game in Miami. Doncic had 40 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in Wednesday's win, but he had to play 38 minutes. He also played big minutes against Houston on Monday in another win. Doncic and the Lakers have won seven straight, and during that span, Luka has averaged 38.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 37.4 minutes per game. With such a heavy workload, the Lakers could get him a day off on Thursday in Miami. If he's out, James or Reaves could pick up more work if available, but if the Lakers rest all their stars,
Marcus Smart,
Rui Hachimura,
Luke Kennard, and Bronny James could be in the mix for more opportunities.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (lung) will miss at least two weeks, according to the official team update, as he deals with a left collapsed lung. He will be re-evaluated at that time, although this kind of injury usually sidelines players a little longer than just two weeks. There is still optimism that he'll be back for the playoffs, but he may come up short of qualifying for postseason awards if he doesn't play any more games. This is also a huge hit for the Pistons, who are the top seed in the Eastern Conference and have looked like title contenders. In the short term,
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser will fill in for Cunningham, who was averaging 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Jalen Duren and the rest of the rotation will all get more usage as the team battles to stay atop the Conference while Cunningham recovers. The timeline is still uncertain, but he'll be out until at least early April.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Brett Siegel
March 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This is a massive blow for the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who have looked like title contenders this season. Cunningham has led the way for the team, averaging 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.5 steals. With Cunningham out,
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser will move up on the depth chart. Jenkins has consistently performed well without Cunningham and could be a difference-maker for fantasy teams. He has averaged 14.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.3 steals as a starter this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
March 19, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Jabari Walker (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. He has sat out three games while battling an illness. Walker will compete with
Trendon Watford for backup minutes in the frontcourt. As a reserve, Walker doesn't have any fantasy appeal, averaging 4.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.3 minutes coming off the bench this season. He may currently have a slightly larger workload due to the absence of
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Paul George (suspension), and
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (ankle) will hop back into the lineup on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. He hasn't been listed on the injury report after sitting out the second game of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Sacramento. Vassell's absence allowed
Harrison Barnes to start against his former team, and the veteran will return to a reserve role on Thursday night. In recent weeks, Vassell has struggled with consistency, averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in March.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product has been one of the Heat's most durable players this season, but he might be unavailable on Thursday night due to hip tightness. If Jaquez Jr. doesn't suit up,
Simone Fontecchio and
Keshad Johnson will be candidates for increased playing time. Both performed well off the bench in Tuesday's loss to Charlotte, combining for 25 points. Johnson also made a mark defensively, snagging three steals and blocking one shot.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. His absence due to an abdominal sprain will stretch to seven games. It's unclear when Black will be ready to return.
Tristan da Silva has started in Black's absence and is likely to remain in the first unit on Thursday night. The 24-year-old has averaged 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds across 27 starts this season. Da Silva tends to be inconsistent as a starter. He kicked off last week with back-to-back 20-point games but has added 31 points in three outings since then.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is considered questionable for Thursday's clash against the Detroit Pistons. He could be sidelined for a second consecutive game after missing the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday night against the Pistons.
Justin Champagnie slid into the first unit on Tuesday and could retain his spot after a strong performance. He led Washington with nine rebounds and had 18 points, two assists, and one steal. Champagnie's averages as a starter this season are 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 19, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (head) didn't complete Wednesday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. The Croatian big man took a blow to the head in the fourth quarter, exiting the action with 10:44 remaining in the frame. This was Zubac's fifth and best outing for the Pacers. He tallied 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one block in 23 minutes.
Jay Huff started at center before Zubac was ready to make his Pacers debut, and he is likely to slot back into the spot if Zubac isn't available on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Kobe Brown would also have an increased role, especially if
Micah Potter (triceps) remains out.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dustin Dopirak
March 18, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Royce O'Neale (knee) is in danger of missing his first game of the season on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has tagged him as questionable on the injury report. The 32-year-old is experiencing soreness in his left knee.
Grayson Allen (knee) is also questionable, so the Suns may need to significantly adjust their rotation on Thursday night.
Ryan Dunn,
Haywood Highsmith, and
Rasheer Fleming are the main options to cover O'Neale's minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. He might miss a second consecutive game due to a sore left knee.
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin are candidates for additional playing time with Allen missing from the rotation. The former led the Suns with 37 minutes on Tuesday night against Minnesota, contributing 12 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and one steal. Goodwin had three points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals across 24 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) still isn't fully healthy and remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is having trouble recovering from a right ankle sprain. Monk's absence from the rotation has given
Killian Hayes,
Daeqwon Plowden, and
Doug McDermott consistent roles. From a fantasy perspective, Plowden has made the biggest impact, scoring 10-plus points in six straight games and recording multiple steals in four of the last five.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Nique Clifford (hamstring) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a strong stretch but may have to exit the lineup due to a sore left hamstring.
Malik Monk (ankle) might also miss another game, so there's a chance
Daeqwon Plowden (lower body) and
Doug McDermott maintain a significant role in the rotation. Plowen suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to San Antonio, but the team hasn't included him on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (elbow) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. He looks ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance, despite nursing an elbow contusion. Kuzma has been a disappointment in recent games, but he could play a key role in Thursday's matchup. The Bucks won't have
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) in the lineup, while
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) and
Myles Turner (calf) are both questionable. However, to carry the offense, Kuzma must improve his efficiency. After racking up 33 points against Phoenix on March 10, Kuzma has shot just 11-for-26 from the field.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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