January 19, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) will sit out the front end of the team's back-to-back set, with his next opportunity to play coming Tuesday against Toronto. His absence nudges minutes and usage across a crowded wing rotation.
Brandin Podziemski stands to benefit most after producing 16 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 30 minutes on Friday, while
Buddy Hield,
Gary Payton II, and
Will Richard should also see added run. The rotation remains fluid, keeping all three as situational fantasy options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee as he continues to recover from a bruised left knee. His ongoing absence keeps
Vit Krejci in the starting lineup, though the fantasy return has been modest. Krejci has averaged 5.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across his last five starts while logging 21.9 minutes per game. The minutes are stable, but the low usage and limited peripheral stats cap him as a deep-league option until Risacher is cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) will sit out Monday against New York, extending his absence to three games as he continues to work through a right ankle sprain, with Thursday against Golden State next on the schedule. Dallas remains thin up front with
Anthony Davis (finger) and
P.J. Washington (personal) sidelined.
Dwight Powell logged 10 points and eight rebounds in 27 minutes Friday, while
Moussa Cisse posted 10 points and 13 rebounds in 23 minutes earlier this week. Both remain deep-league options with volatile roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against New York and will miss a second straight game while addressing a personal matter, with Thursday against Golden State next on the schedule. His continued absence leaves
Naji Marshall with increased playing time, and the versatile wing logged 16 points, five rebounds, and six assists in 29 minutes Saturday. Marshall's consistent minutes and multi-category contributions give him short-term fantasy relevance while Washington remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second straight absence with a right-hand sprain, though he remains day-to-day. With
Darius Garland (toe) also sidelined, Cleveland's backcourt rotation stays thin, and usage is redistributed.
Jaylon Tyson continues to benefit most, coming off a 39-point outing in 38 minutes Friday while handling a larger offensive role.
Lonzo Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. should see added minutes off the bench but remain situational fantasy plays due to volatile production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland after exiting Saturday early, with additional testing confirming a right hamstring strain and no clear return timeline. His absence opens perimeter minutes and usage, pushing
Ajay Mitchell into a larger role after he posted 15 points in 28 minutes Friday.
Aaron Wiggins offers scoring upside, while
Cason Wallace and
Alex Caruso provide defensive stats with volatile offensive returns. Mitchell profiles as the strongest short-term add.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will not play Monday against Cleveland as he continues to rehab a right soleus strain, with Wednesday in Milwaukee representing his next possible checkpoint. With
Jalen Williams (hamstring) also sidelined, the Thunder will continue to lean heavily on
Chet Holmgren, who logged 14 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks in 30 minutes Friday.
Jaylin Williams has seen a steadier run off the bench and profiles as a deep-league streamer, while
Kenrich Williams remains volatile and matchup dependent.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, extending his absence to six straight contests as he continues to manage left Achilles tendinitis, with his next opportunity to return coming Wednesday. The continued absence keeps
Onyeka Okongwu entrenched as the primary center, and he has delivered strong fantasy value with 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 33 minutes Friday.
Mouhamed Gueye remains the backup, but his role is limited, making Okongwu a clear hold while Porzingis remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Philadelphia, extending his absence to nine straight contests since suffering a right thumb sprain on Jan. 2. Indiana continues to reshuffle wing minutes, keeping
Aaron Nesmith (rest) in a featured scoring role upon his return.
Johnny Furphy has started recently and delivered double-digit scoring twice over his last five games, making him a deep-league streamer.
Ben Sheppard remains a volatile option due to fluctuating minutes and usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against San Antonio, marking his fourth straight absence, though a return Tuesday remains possible. Utah continues to redistribute usage, making
Brice Sensabaugh the clear fantasy beneficiary after averaging 31.7 points on 61.4 percent shooting over his last three games.
Ace Bailey has also stepped into a larger role, logging 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in expanded starts. Sensabaugh's scoring volume and secure minutes profile him as a strong short-term add in standard leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 19, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams (ankle) was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle after exiting early in Sunday's win over New Orleans, with significant swelling reported and further testing pending. Adams was unable to put weight on the ankle, putting his short-term availability in doubt. Fantasy managers should expect
Alperen Sengun to shoulder heavier frontcourt minutes, while
Clint Capela could see a situational bump off the bench. Capela remains a risky streamer given Houston's occasional small-ball lean, but he can return value when minutes spike.
--Brian DailisanSource: Kelly Iko
January 19, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Lakers after aggravating his left thumb in the third quarter. The rookie logged 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in 25 minutes before exiting. If he misses time, Toronto would continue to operate shorthanded in the frontcourt with
Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined.
Sandro Mamukelashvili is the preferred fantasy stream after producing 13 and 15 points in two of his last five games. At the same time,
Jonathan Mogbo remains a risky deep-league option due to inconsistent usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Kayla Grey
January 18, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets have decided to take the cautious approach and hold Gordon out for the second leg of the back-to-back set. The absence of Gordon should mean increased playing time for
Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes. Last time Gordon sat out on Jan. 5, Holmes drew the start, but Nnaji was the more productive player. Both players should be viewed as low-end streaming options with Gordon unavailable on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 18, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (hamstring) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Diabate is back in the mix after sitting out the front end of the back-to-back set due to a right hamstring strain. He's back on Sunday and should return to his role as the starting center. This month, Diabate is averaging 9.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 30.5 minutes across six games in January.
Ryan Kalkbrenner will take the biggest hit to his fantasy value with Diabate back in the mix. Diabate offers enough upside to at least be rostered in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 18, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Green appears to be nearing a return after getting in some 5-on-5 work this weekend. He hasn't played since November 8 due to a right hamstring strain. If he plays, Green would likely operate under a minutes limit, which would limit his fantasy value. His return would also mean that
Collin Gillespie,
Jordan Goodwin, and
Grayson Allen would see decreased roles. Gillespie has been playing extremely well in the rotation while Green is out. His fantasy value would likely take the biggest hit once Green is available to return. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday for another update on Green.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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