January 7, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are trading guard
Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for
CJ McCollum and
Corey Kispert. The 2018 No. 5 overall pick has been a reliable fantasy producer since entering the National Basketball Association. In 493 regular-season contests, he's averaged 25.2 points, 9.8 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 35.1% from deep. Young's three-point percentage has dipped in recent years. He's also had issues staying healthy and taking care of the ball. However, this is still a fantastic acquisition by the Wizards, although it's unknown how Young's presence will impact the production of up-and-coming players like
Kyshawn George,
Alexandre Sarr, and
Tre Johnson, among others.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
January 7, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) won't play on Wednesday against Phoenix, marking his third-straight absence. Only time will tell if he'll be able to get back on the floor when the Grizzlies face OKC on Friday night. However, while Morant is on the shelf,
Cam Spencer remains a must-start for fantasy managers. The 2024 No. 53 overall selection is coming off a strong showing, finishing with 21 points, eight boards, and eight assists in Tuesday's narrow win over the San Antonio Spurs.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) will play on Wednesday against Utah. SGA struggled shooting the ball in Monday's loss to the Hornets. However, he still had 21 points, six assists, and one block. OKC has lost the last two contests, so Gilgeous-Alexander should have plenty of motivation to produce versus one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Jaren Jackson Jr. (illness) is available to play on Wednesday against Phoenix. The Grizzlies are down
Cedric Coward (ankle) and
Ja Morant (calf), among others, so the team couldn't afford another absence. Fortunately, that's not the case with 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. With so many absences for Memphis on Wednesday evening, Jackson should be more productive than usual.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (ankle) will play on Wednesday against Phoenix. The 24-year-old is coming off a rough showing in Tuesday's narrow win over the San Antonio Spurs, amassing 10 points, shooting 3-for-10 from the field and 1-for-6 from downtown. However, with
Ja Morant (calf),
Cedric Coward (ankle), and
Vince Williams Jr. (knee), Aldama has an excellent chance of turning things around, assuming his ankle cooperates.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He will sit out the opening set of back-to-back games due to a contusion on his left knee. Miller has averaged 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals per contest during his first three games in 2026. While the 23-year-old is out of action,
Josh Green and
Sion James could see extra minutes during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
January 7, 2026
According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) won't suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The 25-year-old big man will miss the game due to an illness. His next chance to get back on the floor will come on Friday against the Nuggets. Okumgwu has played in 37 games this season, posting averages of 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 37 appearances. With Okongwu sidelined this evening,
Mouhamed Gueye will likely take extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brad Rowland
January 7, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Jackson was previously tagged as probable, but he has since been downgraded to questionable due to feeling under the weather. In 34 games this campaign, the 26-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks across 30.4 minutes per outing. The Grizzlies frontcourt could also be without
Santi Aldama (ankle), who is considered questionable due to soreness in his right ankle.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Grizzlies PR
January 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (illness) will play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Buzelis was previously listed as questionable due to feeling unwell. The 21-year-old is coming off a solid outing against the Celtics on Monday, registering 26 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes of action. Buzelis, in his second NBA season, continues to improve and has been relatively productive fantasy-wise throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) won't suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. White will have the evening off for injury management. The 25-year-old could be back in action on Thursday in Miami. With White sidelined for tonight's tilt,
Tre Jones and
Kevin Huerter will have expanded roles, but will face a challenging matchup against a tough Pistons defense.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brett Siegel
January 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Green was previously considered questionable after spraining his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. If the 34-year-old has a setback and is unable to suit up,
Quinten Post and
Trayce Jackson-Davis are likely to see increased playing time. That said, it's a difficult fantasy matchup for Green or the other two big men, as Milwaukee allows the third-fewest fantasy points to centers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. James is dealing with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica injury. Tonight's contest is the second half of a back-to-back, and the Lakers may decide to sit him for maintenance. The 41-year-old veteran finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one block, and two steals in a 111-103 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors, while center
Moussa Diabate (wrist) is listed as probable on the injury report. Kalkbrenner will sit out his ninth consecutive game due to a sprained left elbow. Diabate skipped a couple of games last week due to a wrist sprain, but it looks like he will be good to go against Toronto. With Kalkbrenner sidelined, Diabate has stepped into a regular starting role, averaging 8.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game with the first unit. Facing a Raptors team missing
Jakob Poeltl (back) on Wednesday, Diabate is well-positioned for another productive outing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He is on the injury report with a left knee contusion, but the issue isn't expected to keep Miller off the floor. Miller struggled against Toronto earlier in the season, posting only 19 points across two games. However, he has looked like a different player in recent weeks. Through his first outings in 2026, Miller has posted 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (back) won't take the court on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. The defensive specialist is dealing with a lower back issue and is missing a second consecutive game. Caruso's absence opens up additional playing time for
Aaron Wiggins,
Cason Wallace, and
Isaiah Joe. Of the trio, Wiggins appears to be the safest bet to deliver fantasy value, as he had a starting role in Monday's victory over the Charlotte Hornets, filling in for
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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