February 24, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (back) will play on Tuesday versus Toronto. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double with three blocks in Saturday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He popped up on the injury report due to back spasms. Fortunately, Holmgren will suit up for a Thunder team that is still without
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and
Jalen Williams (hamstring). As such, fantasy managers can expect increased involvement from Holmgren on both ends of the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fracture after re-aggravating an injury he initially suffered during training camp. Surgery is not planned, and he will return once the pain subsides, but no timetable has been set. His absence opens backcourt minutes for
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham. Jones posted eight points and three assists in 23 minutes last game and offers the highest upside if his workload increases. Dillingham and Sexton remain volatile fringe options, while
Josh Giddey should handle more on-ball duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Gottlieb
February 24, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to head coach Steve Kerr, Green won't have any workload limitations during this game. This is good news after Green was unable to play during Sunday's game due to a back issue. Fellow big man
Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out, so Green could see an uptick in playing time and overall fantasy value. Fantasy managers can safely get Green back in their fantasy lineups ahead of tip-off on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Joseph Dycus
February 24, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) will remain under a minutes limit during Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The Cavs have been cautious with Mobley since he missed seven games due to a left calf strain. On Sunday, Mobley finished with 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes of action. The expectation is that Mobley will see a bump in playing time, but he will still be monitored. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should be comfortable getting Mobley active in their lineups. The 24-year-old won't be a great DFS option given his limitations at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: Stefan Bondy
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Milwaukee after missing one game due to an illness. Mitchell has averaged 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 triples over his last five appearances while logging steady minutes in the backcourt rotation. His return likely pushes rookie
Kasparas Jakucionis back to a reserve role after Jakucionis produced 12 points, five assists, and two triples in 23 minutes during his recent start. Mitchell profiles as a deep-league assists streamer, while Jakucionis loses short-term appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available to suit up against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Gafford will play in his 12th straight game despite dealing with a right ankle injury. The 27-year-old has been on a solid run recently, averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 24.1 minutes across 10 consecutive starts, making him a viable streaming option for tonight's clash in Brooklyn.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is officially active ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Murray will make his season debut on Tuesday after missing over a year due to an Achilles injury. The expectation is that Murray is going to have an extremely limited workload right now. His role will likely be too minimal to make him a consistent fantasy option at the moment, but he's a great stash. Once he's back to full speed, Murray could potentially be a league winner, so stash him where he's available.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana after sitting out five straight games due to right knee injury management and shin soreness. When active, Embiid has been dominant, averaging 33.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 triples, and 1.2 blocks across his last five outings. His return pushes
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona back into limited reserve roles. Embiid remains an automatic start in all formats, while Drummond and Bona lose streaming appeal with minutes set to shrink.
--Brian DailisanSource: Philadelphia 76ers
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Kam Jones (back) is available for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia after being listed as probable earlier in the day. The rookie guard remains in the starting mix even with
Andrew Nembhard and
T.J. McConnell active. Jones logged 10 points, three assists, and two triples in 31 minutes last game and previously posted four points, five rebounds, and 11 assists in 39 minutes. He profiles as a deeper-league assists streamer, though backcourt health caps his ceiling. Nembhard remains the safer standard-league play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His absence from the rotation won't impact too much, given he's only playing minutes in the teens right now.
Pelle Larsson and
Simone Fontecchio should see increased playing time with Jovic out once again. Larsson is the more appealing fantasy option between the two players.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
According to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620, Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula. A strained left calf had already sidelined Sharpe since early February, and this latest setback could push his return timetable into April. In his absence,
Scoot Henderson and
Vit Krejci could see expanded roles, potentially boosting their fantasy value.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Sean Highkin
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (wrist) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia, while forward/center
Micah Potter (ankle) is available and expected to see a larger role. Siakam recently returned from a hamstring issue but aggravated his wrist after a collision on Sunday, forcing him back to the sideline. Potter has averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.8 triples over his last five games in 26.2 minutes, making him a viable streamer.
Kobe Brown added 15 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes last game and profiles as a deeper-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
February 24, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Tristan Vukcevic (hand) is cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Vukcevic is back in the mix after missing Sunday's game due to a right-hand injury. His return to the court should push
Anthony Gill back to the bench. Over the last five games, Vukcevic is averaging 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 17.8 minutes per game. He should continue to see an increase in usage and playing time going forward. The Wizards are without
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring) and
Anthony Davis (finger) right now, so they'll continue to lean on Vukcevic.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guards
Andrew Nembhard (back) and
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will play Tuesday against Philadelphia after both carried injury tags. Nembhard continues to handle a steady workload, averaging 16.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.4 triples over his last five games in 30.0 minutes, keeping him locked into standard-league lineups. McConnell returns after sitting out Sunday and remains a deeper-league option, last posting nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 15 minutes. Nembhard helps run the offense smoothly, while McConnell's return limits the upside of
Ben Sheppard and
Quenton Jackson.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
February 24, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will suit up against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Kuminga was previously considered questionable due to a knee bone bruise, but he has since been cleared to play. The 23-year-old has yet to suit up for the Hawks and would likely have his minutes restricted in his debut. With Kuminga now in the mix,
Zaccharie Risacher,
Corey Kispert, and
Mouhamed Gueye could see their minutes on the floor reduced moving forward.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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