January 16, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) has been officially listed as available for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Reports of Sabonis' return began circulating earlier this week, and the team listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Sabonis hasn't played since Nov. 16, so he could have a limited workload against Washington. Even so, the Lithuanian star could be in for a big night, as Washington has given up more fantasy points to centers than any other team this season. Sabonis' return will be a blow to
Maxime Raynaud's fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Cunningham returned from a right wrist injury in Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns and is expected to make a second consecutive appearance. It's possible Cunningham was still bothered by the injury to his shooting hand against Phoenix, as he managed only 10 points with a very poor 3-for-16 efficiency. Detroit's star man salvaged his fantasy line a bit with 11 assists. If Cunningham suits up on Saturday, he'll be expected to bounce back in a much more favorable matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) won't be available on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be forced to miss a second straight game due to a left knee sprain. Miami has also lost
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) from the rotation, increasing the fantasy value of
Pelle Larsson,
Kasparas Jakucionis, and
Simone Fontecchio. On Saturday, the team could also be without
Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), who is listed as questionable. However, this will be a tough matchup for the Heat against the NBA's top-ranked defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe, ribs) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Recently, Herro returned from a toe injury, and he is now also dealing with a rib contusion. Miami's backcourt is already missing
Davion Mitchell (shoulder). As a result,
Kasparas Jakucionis could jump into the first unit on Saturday. The Lithuanian rookie contributed 12 points and eight assists in a bench role on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics. There are also additional minutes available for
Dru Smith and
Pelle Larsson, who moved to the starting lineup on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Brunson suffered a right ankle sprain on Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings and wasn't available for the second leg of a back-to-back the next day against the Golden State Warriors.
Miles McBride filled the gap in the first unit, finishing with 25 points and six assists. Assuming Brunson won't return on Saturday, McBride will continue to have additional fantasy value. That being said, the matchup on Saturday isn't ideal, as Phoenix gives up the sixth-fewest fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the New York Knicks. Booker sprained his left ankle earlier this week and has already missed one game. His exit from the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons allowed
Grayson Allen to start. The veteran sniper erupted for a game-high 33 points. If Booker remains out on Saturday, Allen is expected to lead Phoenix's offense again. Meanwhile, there would also be additional scoring touches for
Dillon Brooks and
Collin Gillespie.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Nicolas Batum will replace
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) in the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, Sportsnet's Blake Murphy reports. This will be the fourth start of the season for the French veteran. Previously, Batum has averaged 5.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists as a member of the starting unit. Although Batum's fantasy production has been modest, he could make an impact on Friday against a depleted Toronto lineup missing a couple of regular starters.
--Taavi PailkSource: Blake Murphy
January 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Julian Phillips (wrist) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 22-year-old has missed a pair of contests due to a sprained wrist, but the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Phillips will add depth to the Bulls' bench, nothing more.
Patrick Williams could lose some minutes now that Phillips is back, though he performed well in Wednesday's victory against Utah, recording 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (hip) will play on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of the game. While Huerter has come off the bench in three consecutive games, he has recently improved his scoring numbers, reaching double figures each time. On Friday, Huarter will head out against a team that allows the ninth-most bench points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) will play in Friday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Zubac will be back in action after sitting out Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards due to a left ankle sprain. Zubac's return will push
Brook Lopez to the bench, and
Yanic Konan Niederhauser will likely be out of the rotation. Friday's game is an uncomfortable spot for Zubac, since Toronto has given up the sixth-fewest fantasy points to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (groin) will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran was a late scratch on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards and was initially considered questionable for Friday's game due to a sore right groin. With
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out of the lineup, Collins could have a larger offensive role in Friday's game. He has recently had his best stretch of the season, averaging 15.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in January.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded his status on the injury report from probable to available. Embiid faced the Cavaliers only a couple of nights ago, posting 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes. Embiid's workload was limited because the game turned into a blowout. The Sixers will hope to avoid another embarrassing home loss on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Friday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The Georgian big man has been battling an illness this week and didn't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) out, Mamukelashvili will work in tandem with
Collin Murray-Boyles at the five position. The two face a mediocre matchup on Friday against the Clippers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) isn't expected to play on Saturday versus Utah. The rookie sprained his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Chicago Bulls and didn't suit up for Thursday's meeting with the Jazz.
Brandon Williams entered the starting lineup in that one, finishing with 18 points. Of course, others benefited as well, with
Klay Thompson,
Naji Marshall, and
Jaden Hardy combining for 63 points.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Dominick Barlow (back) has been upgraded to available for Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team initially listed Barlow as questionable for the game after he hurt his back in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland. Barlow has been a regular starter for Philadelphia throughout the campaign, averaging 8.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. His numbers have slipped this month, down to 7.1 points and 4.3 rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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