January 6, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) was a late addition to the team's injury report ahead of their Tuesday night matchup with the Miami Heat. The All-Star guard is listed with right foot injury maintenance, which is of note considering he missed three games in December with foot soreness.
Bones Hyland was the biggest beneficiary of Edwards' absence last month, scoring double digits in two of those three starts. He would likely be in the starting five again if Edwards sits this one out.
--Andrew BallSource: Minnesota Timberwolves
January 6, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (knee) is a game-time decision Tuesday night when his team visits the Memphis Grizzlies. The French phenom participated in shootaround Tuesday morning and said he feels good. However, the Spurs are on the front end of a back-to-back and notoriously safe with managing injuries. Should he sit,
Luke Kornet will pick up another start, with
Kelly Olynyk operating as the second-string big. If Wembanyama gives it a go, Kornet is likely to move back to the bench, and Olynyk will be out of the rotation.
--Andrew BallSource: Michael Wright
January 6, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies may face the San Antonio Spurs without their starting backcourt on Tuesday night. Point guard
Ja Morant (calf) is doubtful with a calf contusion, while
Cedric Coward (ankle) has already been ruled out. If Morant is unable to go, it will be his second consecutive game on the sidelines. This will be the second game Coward has missed this season.
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is probable to make his return after missing the last eight games. He,
Pat Spencer, and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be responsible for most of the backcourt minutes tonight, should Morant sit.
--Andrew BallSource: Memphis Grizzlies
January 6, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has missed nearly a month of action with a toe injury. For Sunday's clash against the New Orleans Pelicans, Herro was listed as available, but he didn't take the court. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra labeled the star guard as day-to-day on Sunday. Once Herro returns,
Kel'el Ware will probably move to the bench, and
Andrew Wiggins and
Norman Powell could see fewer offensive opportunities. At the same time,
Nikola Jovic and
Pelle Larsson may have their roles reduced in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Morant missed Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right calf contusion. Unfortunately, it has been yet another campaign full of health issues for Morant, who has appeared in only 18 of Memphis' 35 games. Another absence on Tuesday will likely keep
Cam Spencer in the first unit. Spencer had a horrible shooting night against the Lakers, finishing with only five points. Still, he is averaging nearly a double-double as a starter this season, posting 10.6 points and 9.0 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. Last week, Suggs suffered a MCL contusion in his right knee, landing back on the shelf just two games after returning from a hip injury. The doubtful tag indicates that Suggs is expected to miss a second consecutive game. With Suggs out,
Tristan da Silva returned to the starting lineup in Sunday's win over the Indiana Pacers, but his fantasy production has been lacking all season.
Anthony Black, who finished with 27 points, 10 assists, and four blocks against Indiana, is the player to target during Suggs' absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (illness) could be out for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The big man is working his way through an illness and may return in a good spot, facing a team that allows the 11th-most fantasy points to centers.
Sam Merrill filled in for Allen in the starting unit in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, scoring 15 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting. On Tuesday, Merrill could make an even bigger impact, with Cleveland potentially missing two regular starters. The team has already ruled out
Donovan Mitchell (rest) for the matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (rest) will take the night off on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. After seeing him string together a run of three consecutive 30-point games, the Cavaliers have decided to rest Mitchell against the Eastern Conference bottom feeders. Mitchell's absence will put the ball more in
Darius Garland's hands, while
Sam Merrill,
Jaylon Tyson, and De'Andre Hunter may all be more involved in the action as well. Vegas has set the total at 236.5 points for this game, and a high-scoring contest could result in many outstanding fantasy performances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. The French phenom has missed a pair of games with a bone bruise in his left knee, but he has a chance to return to the lineup on Tuesday. However, as this marks the beginning of a back-to-back for San Antonio, Wembanyama could still sit out some more action this week.
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk have had larger workloads with Wembanyama out of the lineup. Olynyk could fall out of the rotation once Wembanyama is back at 100 percent.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 5, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week after tweaking his ankle in Saturday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, head coach Ime Udoka estimated the 2021 No. 16 overall selection could be sidelined for 10-14 days. He's having another fantastic year, averaging a career-high 21.8 points, adding 9.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks. While Sengun is on the shelf,
Steven Adams, averaging 6.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in seven starts throughout the 2025 campaign, should fill the void in the rotation, with
Clint Capela coming in for relief.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Vanessa Richardson
January 5, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (wrist) will play on Monday versus the Thunder after missing the last two games. With
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) out of commission, Diabate has been filling in admirably. In six starts this season, he's averaged 8.8 points and 11.8 rebounds, which is good enough to land him a spot in most fantasy lineups, even with a tough matchup on tap. Diabate's return will mean
PJ Hall will head back to the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 5, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward
Brandon Miller (knee) will play on Monday versus OKC. The 23-year-old popped up on the injury report because of a knee contusion, although he'll avoid his first absence in over a month. He's averaged 19.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks throughout the 2025 campaign, so he should be featured in all fantasy lineups. However, Miller may not be as productive as usual against the league's top defensive club.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 5, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard
Kon Knueppel (hip) is available on Monday against Oklahoma City. The former Duke Blue Devil has averaged 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 42.8% shooting from behind the arc, putting him in the Rookie of the Year conversation. He popped up on the injury report heading into this one. However, Knueppel will be out there. With that said, the 20-year-old could see below-average production against the top defensive squad in the National Basketball Association, although he remains a must-start in all fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 5, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) will play on Monday night against Boston after missing the last three games. Despite being limited to only 16 contests throughout the 2025 campaign, he's averaged 19.2 points, the second-highest mark of his career. While the Celtics have allowed 110.7 points per game this season, White has an excellent opportunity to be more productive than usual with
Josh Giddey (hamstring) sidelined. With White back on the floor,
Tre Jones will presumably return to the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 5, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. Niederhauser was considered questionable due to an illness, but it appears the 22-year-old will likely be good to go for this evening's matchup. He likely won't factor into fantasy this evening if he gets the green light to suit up, as he's averaging 8.8 minutes per contest across his first campaign in the NBA.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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