March 22, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) will not play Sunday against the Nets because of right foot soreness. The veteran guard's absence could open more backcourt minutes for
Killian Hayes and
Devin Carter. Hayes recently produced eight points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes, while Carter scored 24 points with three three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 16 minutes in his last appearance. Carter stands out as a deep-league scoring streamer.
Nique Clifford could also see increased usage after posting 15 points, three three-pointers, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a recent start.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 22, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic is expected to miss Monday's game against Detroit after picking up his 16th technical foul Saturday, though the team has reportedly filed an appeal. The Slovenian superstar dominated in his last outing, recording 33 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and four steals. With 38.1 percent of the team's usage vacating the lineup,
Austin Reaves and
LeBron James become elite DFS plays.
Luke Kennard and
Jake LaRavia are viable short-term streamers in deep formats for three-point and defensive contributions. Expect a significant usage bump for Reaves, who currently averages 34.5 minutes per game.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
March 22, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) will not return to Saturday's game against Phoenix after exiting because of right Achilles tightness. Kuzma provided an early scoring boost before the injury, finishing with 20 points, three three-pointers, and a block in 24 minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Milwaukee could lean more on
Ousmane Dieng, who recently logged 11 points, one three-pointer, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes as a starter. Dieng shapes up as a deep-league streamer, especially with
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) still sidelined, while
Bobby Portis (ribs) could also take on a larger offensive role if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: Milwaukee Bucks
March 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) will play Saturday against Indiana after being listed as questionable with right ankle soreness. The All-Star big man continues to produce elite fantasy numbers when active. Over his last five games, he has averaged 28.8 points, 3.8 three-pointers, 11.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.4 blocks in 31.7 minutes. He remains an automatic start in all formats because of his rare ability to contribute across every category. His presence keeps
Luke Kornet in a limited reserve role, while
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle should continue handling key scoring responsibilities.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
March 21, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas after entering the day with a questionable tag. Leonard has missed two of the last three games, but when active he continues to deliver early-round fantasy value. Over his last five appearances, he has averaged 31.6 points, 3.2 three-pointers, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals in 31 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats when healthy. His return likely cuts into
Jordan Miller's short-term streaming appeal, while
Darius Garland should continue handling significant playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is available for Saturday's game against Atlanta after being listed as questionable with lower-back soreness. The veteran remains a key facilitator and defensive anchor, even when scoring is limited. In his last outing, Green finished with zero points but contributed five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes. His availability is important with
Kristaps Porzingis (back) and
Al Horford (calf) still sidelined, which should keep Green locked into meaningful minutes. He remains valuable in category leagues for his assists and defensive stats, while
Gui Santos and
Quinten Post (foot) could continue seeing frontcourt opportunities.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks after being listed as questionable, marking his first time playing both ends of a back-to-back this season. Melton's minutes have fluctuated, but he has remained fantasy relevant, averaging 16.0 points, 1.6 three-pointers, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals over his last five games. He remains a viable option in standard leagues for scoring and steals when his minutes hold.
Brandin Podziemski and
Gui Santos should continue seeing steady roles, while Melton provides backcourt depth with defensive upside.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will not play Saturday against the Warriors because of left shoulder inflammation. The injury ends his recent stretch of strong all-around production. His absence could open the door for
Jonathan Kuminga to take on a larger role after he was removed from the injury report. In his last appearance, Kuminga recorded 16 points, two three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 18 minutes. He looks like a solid short-term streaming option if he moves into the starting lineup, while C.J. McCollum and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker could also take on more scoring responsibility.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Houston Rockets forward/center
Alperen Sengun (back) will play Saturday against the Heat after being listed as questionable due to back tightness. The big man should slide right back into his usual role as one of Houston's main facilitators, averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists over his last five games. His availability likely pushes
Clint Capela back into a limited reserve role, lowering his streaming appeal. Sengun remains a must-start in all formats thanks to the playmaking he brings from the center spot, while
Kevin Durant and
Amen Thompson should continue leading the scoring.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Guillory
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (back) will not play Saturday against Atlanta after exiting Friday's loss to Detroit because of back tightness. With
Draymond Green (back) and
Quinten Post (foot) available, both could help cover frontcourt minutes. Green finished with five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes Friday and offers value in deeper formats for defensive stats and assists. Post is more of a speculative deep-league option after producing six points, five rebounds, and three assists in his previous appearance.
Gui Santos should also continue seeing steady minutes as a secondary option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans after being listed as doubtful. His absence should keep extra wing minutes available for
Keon Ellis and
Sam Merrill. Merrill started the last game and finished with 13 points, three three-pointers, one rebound, three assists, one steal, and one block in 31 minutes, while Ellis produced eight points, two rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in 27 minutes off the bench. Both are mainly deep-league streaming options for threes and defensive stats, while
Donovan Mitchell and
James Harden continue to lead the offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: Spencer Davies
March 21, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (eye) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans after missing one contest with a left eye contusion. Mitchell is expected to reclaim his usual high-usage role alongside
James Harden, continuing to anchor Cleveland's scoring and playmaking. In his last appearance, Mitchell posted 19 points, one three-pointer, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 34 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats, while James Harden should continue handling a major share of the playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Spencer Davies
March 21, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (hip) is available for Saturday's game against Orlando after being added to the injury report with left hip soreness. Reaves should continue handling a secondary playmaking role, though his fantasy ceiling remains tied to the presence of
Luka Doncic and
LeBron James. Over his last five games, he has averaged 21.8 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 4.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.2 steals in 40.6 minutes. He remains a solid hold in standard leagues, with fantasy managers able to rely on his consistent mid-round production.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
March 21, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio as he continues to deal with right ankle injury management. Indiana could again be thin across the rotation with multiple players carrying questionable tags, which may lead to more minutes for
Kobe Brown and
Jalen Slawson (G League) if available. Brown finished with eight points, two three-pointers, and one steal in 20 minutes in the last game and could be a deep-league option. Slawson posted 17 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in 37 minutes and would carry streaming appeal if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio and could miss a fourth straight contest. Indiana's backcourt is dealing with multiple injuries, with
T.J. McConnell (hamstring),
Ben Sheppard (ankle), and
Quenton Jackson (calf) also questionable, which could force rotation adjustments.
Kam Jones could see increased usage after posting 14 points, four three-pointers, nine assists, and two steals in 27 minutes in his last start. He could be a deep-league streaming option if more minutes open up.
Jarace Walker and
Pascal Siakam (knee) may also take on more scoring depending on availability.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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