February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) is probable for Monday's game against Houston after sitting out the previous two contests. In his last five appearances, the seven-footer has averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, maintaining a steady scoring role when active. His return would likely trim minutes for
Cody Williams, who logged 38 minutes with five points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in the last game.
Brice Sensabaugh also stands to lose touches after posting nine points and four rebounds in 19 minutes. Markkanen remains a must-start in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (nose) will miss Monday's game against Houston, extending his absence to three straight contests. The veteran big has averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes this season, but his continued absence keeps the frontcourt condensed for fantasy managers.
Kyle Filipowski started in the last outing and logged 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes, making him a strong add. With Utah potentially shifting into development mode, Filipowski is trending toward long-term hold value.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 25.6 points and 7.6 assists. He's also stayed relatively healthy, appearing in Denver's previous 11 contests. With that said, Murray has played well against Golden State during the campaign (two games), amassing 24.0 points, 9.0 dimes, and 54.5% shooting from behind the arc.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) won't play on Sunday against the Knicks. Simons had four points and two rebounds in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, he lasted only 13 minutes before exiting due to a sprained left wrist. With
Jaden Ivey (knee) also ruled out,
Collin Sexton should see more action. The same can be said for
Rob Dillingham, with the 21-year-old amassing two points in eight minutes versus the Pistons. With that said, it's logical to assume Dillingham will be more productive, although he's still tough to trust in any fantasy format.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play on Sunday in Chicago. He logged six points and four rebounds in Saturday's two-point win over the Houston Rockets. However, as has been the norm, Robinson won't suit up for the second game of the back-to-back.
Ariel Hukporti should see more action, with the 23-year-old amassing seven points, five boards, and one block in the most recent contest when Robinson wasn't available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) will return for Sunday's meeting with Toronto after missing the last two contests.
Jericho Sims has been rolling with the starters of late, most recently amassing four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 19 minutes in the recent win over the New Orleans Pelicans. As far as Turner is concerned, he hasn't looked the same since arriving in Milwaukee, averaging 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Although his decreased production has been frustrating for managers, he still does enough to warrant starting fantasy consideration whenever he's on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Eric Nehm
February 22, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday versus Denver. He was listed as probable on the injury report for left Achilles injury management. However, the veteran woke up early on Sunday and was feeling "pretty sick." Porzingis has appeared in only one game for the Dubs since being acquired ahead of the deadline, amassing 12 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the loss to Boston on Thursday. It's unknown if he'll be available for the Warriors' upcoming two-game road trip. In the meantime,
Al Horford may take on more minutes after finishing with five points, eight boards, four assists, and one block against the Celtics.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Anthony Slater
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) will not return to Saturday's game against Detroit after injuring his left wrist in the second quarter. He finished with 4 points on 2-of-6 shooting and two rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench, and his availability for Sunday against New York is now in question. If Simons sits,
Tre Jones and
Collin Sexton would be in line for expanded roles, especially if
Josh Giddey is rested on the back end of the back-to-back. Jones posted seven points and six assists in 26 minutes Saturday, while Sexton's production remains scoring-dependent. Jones is the steadier short-term add for assists and steals.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chicago Bulls
February 22, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Denver and is expected to come off the bench again with increased minutes. The 30-year-old made his team debut Thursday, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting, two threes, one rebound, one assist, and one block in 17 minutes. If his minutes tick up, he becomes even more secure in standard leagues, especially with
Stephen Curry (knee) out. There's obvious injury risk baked in with Porzingis, so he comes with volatility, but a 29.0 percent usage rate shows the upside is real when he's on the floor.
Draymond Green and
Al Horford could see slight role shifts as the rotation settles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) remains out for Sunday's game against Phoenix, marking his sixth consecutive absence as the team continues to err on the side of caution. The backcourt minutes are still up in the air.
Vit Krejci scored 11 points with two threes in 17 minutes last game,
Matisse Thybulle added five points and three steals in 13 minutes, and
Sidy Cissoko chipped in two steals and two blocks in 16 minutes. All three are fringe, risky streaming options in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (head) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando after sustaining a head laceration and neck soreness in Friday's loss to the Lakers. His next chance to suit up comes Thursday. In his absence,
Bennedict Mathurin should continue handling elevated usage after posting 26 points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes last game.
Nicolas Batum saw 15 minutes with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal, but remains a low-upside option. Mathurin is the preferred short-term play, while Batum and
Kobe Sanders are fringe, deeper-league considerations.
Kawhi Leonard's (ankle) status could further shape wing minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain. This will be his second straight absence, leaving wing minutes available but without a clear fantasy winner.
Ben Sheppard logged 20 minutes in the last game and finished with eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal, while
Kobe Brown played 33 minutes and posted 12 points, five rebounds, two threes, and two steals. Both remain fringe and risky options for streaming in deeper formats.
Pascal Siakam and
Jarace Walker should continue to absorb stable usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Dallas as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle. With the Pacers managing multiple rotation injuries, there is little incentive to rush him back.
Jay Huff should remain in the starting lineup after erupting for 22 points with five threes in 16 minutes last game, and he previously logged 15 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in 21 minutes. Huff is a clear streamer in standard formats, while
Micah Potter profiles as a deep-league add after posting 18 points and four threes.
Jarace Walker also gains frontcourt stability minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves center
Rudy Gobert will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia after the league handed him a one-game ban for exceeding the regular-season flagrant foul threshold following Friday's win over Dallas. The 33-year-old averages 32 minutes with a 13.4 percent usage rate, so the fantasy swing comes from his absence, not volume.
Naz Reid is the clear beneficiary after posting 21 points, seven rebounds, four threes, four assists, one steal, and two blocks in 31 minutes last game. Reid profiles as a strong short-term start, while
Joan Beringer is only a deep-league dart.
Julius Randle and
Anthony Edwards should see marginal rebounding and usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (hip) will be sidelined for at least one week as a result of the right hip strain he suffered in Thursday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 29-year-old has struggled to stay healthy of late, most recently missing seven contests because of a sprained right ankle. Unfortunately, the latest update means he will miss even more time moving forward. With
Dillon Brooks (hand) out indefinitely, the Suns will need to lean on
Grayson Allen,
Collin Gillespie, and
Jalen Green.
Jordan Goodwin, who had 17 points from off the bench in Saturday's double-overtime win over Orlando, should see even more work and scoring opportunities, at least until Booker is cleared to return.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
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