April 8, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report before Thursday's big game against the New York Knicks. He is nursing a right knee contusion. The Celtics might head out with a very different starting lineup, as White is joined on the injury report by
Jaylen Brown (Achilles),
Sam Hauser (back), and
Neemias Queta (toe). White's absence would open the door to the first unit for
Payton Pritchard, while
Baylor Scheierman and
Hugo Gonzalez might be more involved in the action. The Celtics also play on Friday against New Orleans, and there's a strong chance White will return to the lineup if he sits out Thursday's contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Tre Johnson (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after missing the last two contests due to a right foot sprain. If the rookie lottery pick remains sidelined,
Bub Carrington should continue to see solid run after posting 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes Tuesday, giving him some deep-league streaming appeal for assists.
Jamir Watkins could also remain part of the rotation after finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
Jaden Hardy (back) could also benefit if available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is considered questionable for Thursday's showdown against the New York Knicks. Boston has listed him on the injury report with left Achilles tendinitis. This is the first game of a back-to-back, so the team might be considering giving Brown some rest late in the regular season.
Derrick White (knee) is also on the injury report, which means the Celtics could be without two of their four leading scorers. It might be a big night for
Jayson Tatum, who returns to the arena where he tore his Achilles tendon last year.
Payton Pritchard and
Nikola Vucevic would also need to take on larger offensive roles if the Celtics aren't at full strength.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 24 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. If he sits, Washington could lean more on
Will Riley and
Jamir Watkins for additional minutes on the wing. Riley logged two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 31 minutes on Tuesday and remains a deep league option for managers seeking late production. Watkins could also see increased run after posting 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward
Gui Santos (pelvis) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He landed on the shelf earlier this week with a right pelvic contusion and could miss a second consecutive game. Santos has been among Golden State's offensive leaders in recent months, averaging 16.3 points per game.
Stephen Curry (knee) might not play against the Lakers either, so
Brandin Podziemski,
De'Anthony Melton, and
Pat Spencer could carry the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago and has not played since March 27, raising the possibility he could miss the rest of the regular season. His continued absence should keep
Julian Reese in a significant role after he posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks in 36 minutes in a recent start, making him an intriguing deep-league streaming option.
Anthony Gill (neck) could factor into the rotation if healthy, though Reese offers more fantasy appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (calf) will remain on the shelf against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He has been out since mid-March due to a calf injury, missing 13 games. Over the weekend, Golden State announced Horford was "making good progress." This suggests that the veteran big man could soon be ready to play, but it's possible the Warriors will keep him on the shelf until the play-in tournament. Golden State will run with a shorthanded frontcourt on Thursday night, opening up opportunities for
Charles Bassey (ankle) and
Malevy Leons.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss his 12th straight contest due to a right heel strain. Martin has not played since March 15 and has held only a limited reserve role when healthy, leaving little fantasy impact from his continued absence.
Khris Middleton and
John Poulakidas should continue to handle available wing minutes, while
AJ Johnson could also remain in the rotation. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats as the regular season winds down.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss Thursday's action against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran was sidelined on Tuesday night against Sacramento due to a knee injury and must now sit out another game because of illness.
Al Horford (calf) remains out as well, so
Charles Bassey (ankle) and
Malevy Leons could take on larger roles in the frontcourt. Bassey is coming off an impressive performance, finishing Tuesday's victory over the Kings with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix as part of routine maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His absence should open additional wing minutes for
John Poulakidas and
AJ Johnson, though both remain deep-league dart throws. Poulakidas logged three points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 19 minutes on Monday, while
Khris Middleton could continue seeing starting minutes after playing 20 minutes in that contest. Thompson is expected to return on Friday.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP has just returned from a knee injury, playing in two consecutive games. However, it looks like Golden State will be without its leader for at least one game this week, as Thursday's contest marks the start of a back-to-back. LJ Cryer (illness) is likely to return from a two-game absence on Thursday and will help cover for the absence of Curry if needed. At the same time,
Pat Spencer might face another very busy night after he logged a team-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's win over Sacramento.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should keep
Ryan Nembhard in the rotation after he produced 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes against the Clippers, making him a possible deep-league streamer for assists.
AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in minutes, though his role is not guaranteed. With the regular season winding down, Williams does not need to be held outside of very deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Due to a foot issue, James sat out Tuesday's loss to Oklahoma City. The legendary forward finished his most recent outing against Dallas with 30 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists. His offensive usage went through the roof with
Luka Doncic (hamstring) and
Austin Reaves (oblique) out of the lineup. James will be the main man again on Thursday night, dictating the offense alongside
Luke Kennard.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix due to a right shoulder impingement, forcing him to miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should lead to expanded roles for
Marvin Bagley III and
Dwight Powell. Bagley is the more appealing fantasy option after posting 21 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench Monday, making him a viable short-term streamer. Powell could also see starting minutes for rebounds, though his limited offensive role caps his upside in most formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after a 26-minute outing in Tuesday's loss to Houston. Allen has been banged up for most of the year, often missing time during back-to-back sets, so it's not unexpected that he won't play against Dallas. In his absence,
Royce O'Neale and
Collin Gillespie will probably see more time on the floor. This is a favorable matchup for Phoenix's bench unit, facing a team that gives up the seventh-most field-goal attempts to opposing benches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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