January 27, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out for his team's matchup in New York on Tuesday. With
Zach LaVine (back) also unavailable,
Russell Westbrook,
Dennis Schroder, and
Keon Ellis will need to step up with Monk on the shelf. After spending part of the season out of the rotation, Monk has been very productive lately, and his absence could leave a lot of usage for the rest of the backcourt, with Ellis the most direct beneficiary. Ellis has been boom-or-bust in an expanded role, but he's worth a look as a DFS value play or a streaming option in what should be a busy night for him against the Knicks.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (back) was downgraded from questionable to out on Tuesday for this team's matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. This will be the 30-year-old's second straight absence due to a sore lower back, and when he missed Sunday's game,
Nique Clifford stepped in and produced 15 points and three assists in 33 minutes. Clifford doesn't typically get as much usage as LaVine, opening up more opportunities for
DeMar DeRozan,
Domantas Sabonis,
Dennis Schroder, and
Russell Westbrook, especially with
Malik Monk (ankle) also ruled out for Tuesday's matchup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is listed as available for his team's Tuesday night home game against the Trail Blazers. Coulibaly has been sidelined for almost two weeks with back soreness, missing the last five games. The 21-year-old has started all 25 of his games this season, averaging 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 26.6 minutes per game. Coulibaly's return will likely push
Bub Carrington back to the bench. Coulibaly has a very high ceiling when he's healthy, but he needs to prove that he can stay on the floor to be a big part of the Wizards' core going forward.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Deni Avdija (back) missed his second straight game with a back strain on Monday, but head coach Tiago Splitter was hopeful that Avdija could return on Tuesday. He has a chance to take on his former team, the Wizards, but he's still uncertain to return since he got another questionable tag. Avdija has been excellent when available this season, but he has missed five of his team's last seven games. He's averaging 26.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, and his return would give his team a huge boost against the Wizards. Avdija will have a very high ceiling if available, so check back to see if he's ready to return before finalizing your Tuesday night roster.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) was downgraded from doubtful to out before Tuesday's home matchup against the Clippers. The veteran has been a regular on the injury report with an illness, but he has been playing very well when available, producing a triple-double in each of his last three games.
Keyonte George (rest) will also be sidelined on Tuesday, but
Lauri Markkanen will return from his seven-game absence. Without Nurkic,
Kyle Filipowski will likely move into the starting five. Filiposki is averaging 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds in his 10 games without Nurkic and
Walker Kessler this season, and he'll be an interesting streaming option if he starts alongside Markkanen as expected.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday night's matchup at home against the Clippers. The Finnish star will return after missing seven games with illness and return to competition conditioning. He could step right into a big workload since
Keyonte George (rest) will get the night off. George's absence opens lots of usage for Markkanen and will make
Isaiah Collier the teams primar point guard. Markkanen could face minutes limitations after so long on the sidelines, but he still brings a high ceiling without George.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The team has officially listed Markkanen as questionable for the game. Markkanen has missed the past seven games due to illness. He will return at a good time, as Utah won't have
Keyonte George (rest) in the lineup on Tuesday. His absence will put more of the ball in Markkanen's hands on the offensive end. Meanwhile,
Svi Mykhailiuk will likely have to give up his spot in the first unit to the Finnish star.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andy Larsen
January 27, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (rest) won't be in action on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He will take the night off to rest as Utah kicks off a back-to-back. George is likely to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. In George's absence,
Isaiah Collier and
Walter Clayton Jr. are in line for extra work, with one of them likely jumping into the starting unit. Collier is the more proven fantasy option, averaging 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists during his sophomore campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) is questionable to play on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. He's dealing with soreness in his right ankle, which could sideline him during what has been his best stretch of the season. Monk has posted 18.6 points and 3.2 assists per game over the past five contests. On Tuesday, Monk could make an even bigger impact if
Zach LaVine (back) isn't in the lineup. At the same time,
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis would benefit from Monk's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a sore lower back. LaVine's absence on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons resulted in
Nique Clifford getting his fourth career start. The 23-year-old rookie had a good outing, scoring 15 points on 2-for-4 three-point shooting and grabbing three assists across 33 minutes of action. He will probably remain in the first unit if LaVine doesn't return against the Knicks. Additionally, LaVine's absence allows the rest of the group to make more plays offensively.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Last week, he returned to the lineup from a three-game absence, but the two-time Finals MVP still isn't fully healthy. Still, Leonard has previously played despite his knee issue and a questionable tag, so there's a good chance he will suit up on Tuesday. After his most recent absence, Leonard has been limited to 25.5 minutes per game. Even with a lighter workload, he has made a significant impact, posting 26.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
Kobe Sanders and
Nicolas Batum are the candidates to replace Leonard in the starting unit if he can't play on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doesn't have a timetable for his return, head coach Doc Rivers said on Monday. The former MVP suffered a right calf strain on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. After the game, Antetokounmpo said he expects to miss 4-6 weeks. The same injury sidelined Antetokounmpo for most of December, when he sat out eight games. Milwaukee also recently lost
Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique), leaving the team without its two top scorers. The rest of the team must now step up offensively, while
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma are likely to see more playing time due to Antetokounmpo's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 27, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) won't be available this week, sitting out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. On Sunday, the team announced that it plans to re-evaluate Booker in one week, meaning he will be unavailable for at least a few more games after Tuesday night. Phoenix lost its leader to an ankle injury during a game against the Atlanta Hawks last Friday.
Grayson Allen moved back into the first unit for Sunday's matchup against the Miami Heat, bagging 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists. The veteran sniper has been hot recently, but he finished with a 1-for-11 record from behind the arc against Miami. Booker's absence also adds fantasy appeal to
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
January 26, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play in Monday's rematch with Golden State. He was on the court for Sunday's loss to the Warriors, amassing 32 points and 11 rebounds in 34 minutes. The 24-year-old has been battling a right foot injury, so the team is likely playing it safe, meaning he should be back on Wednesday in Dallas. With Edwards ruled out,
Bones Hyland, averaging 11 points in three starts, is the favorite to replace him in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brett Siegel
January 26, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is doubtful heading into Tuesday's game against the Clippers. He's been making frequent appearances on the injury report because of an illness. However, the 31-year-old has been playing through it, amassing a triple-double in each of the last three contests. Unfortunately, it appears Nurkic won't be out there on Tuesday, meaning
Kyle Filipowski, averaging 11.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 15 starts this season, would be the favorite to replace him in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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