February 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered day-to-day after being held out of Saturday's win, with the team monitoring right knee soreness. His status for Monday is still up in the air, leaving the frontcourt unsettled.
Jaxson Hayes is the next man up if Ayton sits and should continue starting, though his fantasy appeal is limited to rebounds and blocks.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Maxi Kleber would also absorb minutes, but both remain fringe options. Managers can hold Ayton for now, but it's smart to have a short-term backup ready.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dave McMenamin
February 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) is dealing with a mild strain and was held out Saturday, leaving him day-to-day. With a back-to-back approaching, the Lakers are expected to monitor the issue closely, making his short-term availability uncertain. In the meantime, usage should shift elsewhere.
Austin Reaves becomes the primary playmaking beneficiary, while
Marcus Smart is in line for steadier ball-handling minutes.
Jake LaRavia and newly acquired
Luke Kennard could also see added wing run, with Kennard offering low-end three-point streaming appeal if the absence lingers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Daniel Starkand
February 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is expected to wait until after the All-Star break to make his team debut as the organization continues to prioritize a cautious ramp-up. The 30-year-old big man has yet to suit up following his trade and remains in recovery mode. His delayed return keeps Golden State's frontcourt stable for now, with
Draymond Green and
Al Horford holding steady roles.
Gui Santos has quietly emerged as a fantasy-relevant piece, averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over his last three starts. Santos profiles as a short-term deep-league add, while Porzingis remains a stash with clear shutdown risk baked in.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Emerman
February 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is considered doubtful for Monday against Memphis, with the team signaling caution that could keep the veteran sidelined until after the All-Star break. Curry has already missed three straight games, and Golden State has leaned on committee production.
Pat Spencer has delivered 15.7 points, 3.7 three-pointers, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 28.9 minutes during the absence, making him a viable short-term streamer.
De'Anthony Melton adds defensive juice with 3.0 steals, while
Brandin Podziemski offers steady minutes but a lower ceiling.
Moses Moody's scoring spike also warrants monitoring.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Emerman
February 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break after missing Saturday's loss to Philadelphia, temporarily halting a strong scoring run. Allen was providing steady scoring from the wing before his injury, and his absence creates a clear opening for increased perimeter usage.
Royce O'Neale stepped up last game with 14 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 34 minutes, making him a short-term streamer.
Jordan Goodwin logged 27 minutes but remains a deep-league option, while
Devin Booker and
Dillon Brooks should shoulder added scoring usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Duane Rankin
February 8, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) exited Saturday's loss to Orlando late in the second quarter and did not return after rolling his ankle, finishing with five points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 13 minutes. George had just returned from a left ankle issue, putting his short-term availability in question again.
Isaiah Collier stepped into a larger role and is the clear fantasy winner, coming off a four-game stretch averaging 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 12.5 assists, and 2.5 steals while logging heavy minutes. Collier profiles as a strong assist streamer, while
Lauri Markkanen and
Jaren Jackson Jr. could absorb modest usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: Utah Jazz
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (hip) exited Saturday's win over Chicago late in the fourth quarter and is considered questionable for Monday against Cleveland. Murray was dominant before leaving, posting 28 points, three rebounds, and 11 assists in 31 minutes, and Denver was already in control. The team expressed optimism about his status, but any missed time would create a major fantasy ripple.
Bruce Brown profiles as the primary beneficiary after logging 31 minutes with 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block.
Jalen Pickett has fallen out of the rotation but could resurface as a deep-league assists flier if Murray sits.
--Brian DailisanSource: Katy Winge
February 7, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Christian Braun (ankle) is upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Braun has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He has played in two straight games since returning from a 12-game absence due to injury. He finished with six points, six assists, and seven rebounds across 43 minutes of action during Wednesday's game. It doesn't sound like Braun is going to have a minutes limit anymore, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go for Saturday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic is available to play after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday's contest. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to cause Jokic to miss any game action. He figures to operate in his normal role in the starting five during Saturday's game. The Nuggets could monitor him, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting Jokic in their lineups ahead of tip-off. The superstar big man has too much upside to bench even with a banged-up ankle.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (knee) is available to suit up ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson is back after being sidelined since December 23 due to a right knee bone bruise. Given he has missed over a month of action, Johnson figures to operate under a minutes limit on Saturday. His return to the rotation should mean fewer minutes for
Julian Strawther and
Bruce Brown. This season, Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game. His fantasy value will be capped until he gets back up to full speed. Once he's fully healthy, Johnson should be worth rostering in deep leagues at the minimum.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Buddy Hield is set to make his team debut versus the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Hield and
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were part of a trade that sent
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Hield is ready to make his debut, but doesn't have a clear path to consistent playing time. He'll likely compete with
CJ McCollum and
Gabe Vincent for backup guard minutes. Before the trade, Hield was averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game this season. He might see an uptick in value with the Hawks, but not enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. George is returning to the court after missing the last three games due to an ankle injury. There is no word on George having a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect him to have his full workload. His return to the court should shift
Isaiah Collier back to the second unit. Collier was playing excellently in the absence of George, but he will see a reduced role now. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Atlanta Hawks center
Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Okongwu is back after missing the last four games due to having a dental procedure. His return to the court should shift
Jock Landale back to the second unit. This season, Okongwu is averaging 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 32.0 minutes per game. He has been one of the best big men in the league and should be started in all fantasy formats. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and get Okongwu in there ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (illness) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Monk is coming off an 18-point performance against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Now, he's under the weather and will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Kings are expected to use a committee approach to fill the void left by Monk.
Nique Clifford,
Devin Carter, and
Daeqwon Plowden should all see more minutes on Saturday. Among the three, Clifford is likely the best streaming choice with Monk sidelined for Saturday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Jalen Smith (calf) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smith will take a seat after suffering a strained right calf during Thursday's contest. His absence will leave the Bulls shorthanded, with
Nikola Vucevic being moved at the trade deadline.
Guerschon Yabusele and
Nick Richards should be asked to pick up the slack with Smith on the sideline. Yabusele finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists during his team debut on Thursday. He's worth a look as a streaming option with Smith unavailable for this one.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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