February 9, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (knee) will sit out Monday against Minnesota after being added to the injury report earlier in the day and ruled inactive with left knee inflammation. His absence creates a short-term opening across Atlanta's frontcourt.
Onyeka Okongwu is positioned for a heavier workload and remains the primary fantasy beneficiary after posting 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 31 minutes in his last outing.
Zaccharie Risacher and
Corey Kispert should also see steadier minutes, while Johnson remains a firm hold once healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brad Rowland
February 9, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Carter will shed a questionable tag and will suit up despite dealing with left ankle soreness. There is no word of a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect Carter to be a full-go for Monday's contest. Carter has been struggling lately, with 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 23.3 minutes over his last four games. Fantasy managers should hold him through his struggles and hope he bounces out of his slump soon.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) will miss Monday's game against Brooklyn, marking his second straight absence as he continues to recover from a right calf strain. With
Nikola Vucevic traded, Smith still carries long-term hold value, even as his injury shuffles Chicago's center short-term.
Guerschon Yabusele is the primary beneficiary and profiles as a viable streamer. He started Saturday against Denver and logged 26 minutes with 12 points, four 3-pointers, two rebounds, one steal, and two blocks.
Nick Richards remains a deeper option, while Yabusele offers short-term value in points, triples, and defensive stats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls guards
Josh Giddey (hamstring) and
Tre Jones (hamstring) will both sit out Monday against Brooklyn, keeping Chicago's backcourt thin heading into the final week before the All-Star break. Giddey is set to miss a seventh straight game, while Jones remains unavailable as his absence stretches toward double digits. Their continued absence locks in expanded roles for
Anfernee Simons,
Jaden Ivey, and
Collin Sexton. In Saturday's loss to Denver, Simons played 33 minutes with 15 points, three triples, four rebounds, and six assists, while Sexton scored 17 points in 29 minutes. Simons is the safest short-term stream, with Ivey offering upside in steals.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
According to Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated, guard
Bennedict Mathurin will make his Los Angeles Clippers debut against Houston on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was acquired from Indiana at the trade deadline. Mathurin is expected to have a significant role with his new club, playing alongside
Kawhi Leonard. He's averaged 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 31.8 minutes across 28 outings so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Farbod Esnaashari
February 9, 2026
On Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports that Indiana Pacers forward/guard
Johnny Furphy (knee) will miss the remainder of the season due to sustaining a torn right ACL. Across 31 outings, the 21-year-old averaged 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per game. Now that Furphy is out for the forseeable future,
Ben Sheppard and
Quenton Jackson will be relied upon to take on expanded roles.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Michael Scotto
February 9, 2026
Orlando Magic small forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to suit up Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 29-year-old has missed nine consecutive contests due to a sprained left ankle. In his return, Wagner will probably play less than the 32.8 minutes he's averaged this campaign.
Anthony Black could continue to see an expanded role this evening, giving fantasy managers a solid option until Wagner is ready to take on his regular workload.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Orlando Magic
February 9, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is available for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ayton missed Saturday's 105-99 win over Golden State due to a sore right knee. However, he has been cleared to play against the defending champions. With Ayton back in action, big men
Jaxson Hayes and
Maxi Kleber's minutes could be significantly reduced during tonight's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
Doug McDermott (shoulder) is active for Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. McDermott will play through right shoulder soreness and will come off the bench. The 34-year-old veteran forward has seen action in just nine games this season while averaging 9.3 minutes per contest. Still, during tonight's tilt, he could get extended minutes as
Zach LaVine (finger) and
Malik Monk (illness) are both sidelined.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) will not play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, marking his third consecutive missed contest due to a back injury. With Sabonis sidelined,
Maxime Raynaud and
Dylan Cardwell are expected to take on expanded roles. Raynaud should continue to serve as Sabonis' replacement in the starting lineup, while Cardwell is coming off a strong showing, posting a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double against Cleveland on Saturday. Given New Orleans' bottom-six ranking in fantasy points allowed to centers, both rookie big men are in a favorable spot to deliver streaming value Monday night.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday against Philadelphia after sitting out Saturday due to injury management. The matchup is not part of a back-to-back, improving his chances to return, though availability remains uncertain. Williams has been productive when active, averaging 9.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks across 19.3 minutes over his last five games while shooting 91.7 percent from the field. If he sits,
Donovan Clingan should see heavier minutes, with
Yang Hansen next in line. Williams is a high-upside hold despite the risk.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in Denver after suffering a left ankle sprain, putting his Ironman stretch since mid-November at risk. If Tyson sits, Cleveland would likely redistribute wing minutes to
Sam Merrill and
Keon Ellis, though neither projects for a major usage spike. The bulk of the offensive load should continue to funnel through
Donovan Mitchell and newly acquired veteran
James Harden. Tyson logged 10 points and six rebounds in his last outing and remains a hold in deeper formats, but his short-term value hinges on availability.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Scoot Henderson (hamstring) is listed as probable for Monday against Philadelphia after sitting out Saturday as part of injury management. If cleared, Henderson should step back into a featured role with Portland short-handed. In his return last game, he logged 21 minutes with 11 points, five rebounds, nine assists, two three-pointers, one steal, and five turnovers while shooting 40 percent from the field. With
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) out and
Deni Avdija (back) questionable, playmaking volume should remain elevated, making Henderson a strong assists-focused play despite efficiency risk.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (shoulder) is not listed on the injury report for Monday against Golden State after missing Saturday, indicating he has been cleared to return. His availability likely sends
Jahmai Mashack back to a reserve role after Mashack logged 30 minutes with 8 points, two three-pointers, one rebound, one assist, and six steals. Coward had been trending up before the injury and now looks like a long-term hold, especially with Memphis' season tilting toward development and
Ja Morant (elbow) still sidelined. Usage and minutes should remain stable.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) will remain sidelined Monday against Golden State, marking a third straight absence as he continues to manage a right knee issue. Memphis is short-handed up front, keeping rotation minutes available.
Kyle Anderson filled the void last game with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks, while
Olivier-Maxence Prosper delivered a spike performance with 25 points, five rebounds, and seven three-pointers in 25 minutes. Both remain volatile fantasy plays, but opportunity should persist as long as Aldama is out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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