Zaccharie Risacher to Miss Second Consecutive Game Sunday
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (knee) will remain out on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors, missing a second consecutive game. The French sophomore is sidelined due to inflammation in his left knee. With Risacher out of commission, Vit Krejci received the starting nod on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. Unfortunately, he couldn't get going in a blowout win, finishing with zero points on 0-for-8 shooting. He went 0-for-7 with his three-point attempts. Defensively, Krejci contributed well, notching two steals and two blocks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Porter Jr. Considered Probable for Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. The talented guard is dealing with a hip contusion, but the issue doesn't appear serious enough to knock Porter Jr. out of the lineup. While Porter Jr. has struggled with his three-point shot lately, he has still provided plenty of fantasy value. Across four January appearances, the 25-year-old is averaging nearly a double-double, with 16.7 points and 9.7 assists per game. Porter Jr. also often makes a mark on the defensive end. He had four steals in Friday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers and is averaging 1.7 steals for the month.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon Likely to Play Sunday
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is expected to make his third consecutive appearance on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. The high-flying veteran is slowly working his way back to 100 percent after a hamstring injury. In his first few games back in the lineup, Gordon has been limited to a bench role. Yet, he has still made a significant impact, averaging 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun Considered Probable for Sunday
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) is probable for Sunday's tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is expected to make his third consecutive appearance. Braun recently returned from an ankle injury, and he's had a very tough time shaking off the rust. In three outings since his return, Braun has averaged 4.0 points and 3.5 rebounds with 33.3 percent shooting. Things were particularly difficult for him on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, as Braun failed to make any of his five field-goal attempts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Spencer Jones May Miss Another Game Sunday
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (ankle, illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He hurt his left ankle this week and is also battling an illness. Due to his health issues, Jones may be absent for a second consecutive game. If Jones doesn't return on Sunday, Hunter Tyson could make a second consecutive start. On Friday, he was in the first unit for only the third time in his career, finishing a heavy loss to the Atlanta Hawks with 10 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray Iffy for Sunday's Action
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) is questionable to suit up on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. An ankle injury and illness have sidelined Murray for two of the last three games. Jalen Pickett has logged a pair of starts in Murray's absence and will presumably remain in the starting lineup if the Canadian star isn't available for action on Sunday. After shining with 29 points on Monday against Philadelphia, Pickett had just seven points in Friday's loss to Atlanta.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Josh Hart Tagged as Questionable for Sunday
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. It looks like the veteran has a chance to return from an eight-game absence against his former team. Hart's return to action may end Miles McBride's stint as a starter, though it's possible he will operate under a minutes restriction after a multi-week absence. Jordan Clarkson's playing time will also be under threat with Hart's comeback.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ja Morant Out Sunday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (calf) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. It's possible we won't see Morant in a Grizzlies uniform again, as the team is reportedly listening to trade offers for him. Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. will handle the playmaking in Morant's absence. Spencer has stepped into the starting lineup as Morant's replacement, averaging 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists over the last four games. On Sunday, Spencer will face a tough matchup against a team that has given up the fourth-fewest fantasy points to point guards this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. Resting on Sunday
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) won't play on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooklyn will rest its leading scorer for the first leg of a back-to-back. Porter Jr.'s absence opens up a starting spot and a huge amount of offensive touches. Cam Thomas, Egor Demin, and Noah Clowney could all handle heavier offensive loads. Danny Wolf filled in for Porter Jr. in the starting unit the last time he was out. The 21-year-old rookie averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
RJ Barrett Unavailable Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been ruled out after injuring his left ankle in Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics. It's unfortunate to see Barrett back on the shelf, as he only recently returned from a knee injury. Scottie Barnes (knee) and Brandon Ingram (thumb) may also miss Sunday's game, so Immanuel Quickley must be ready to do some heavy lifting on the offensive end. Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, and Ochai Agbaji could also have larger roles in the contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Brandon Ingram Could Remain Out Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He hurt his right thumb earlier this week and missed his first game of the season on Friday against the Boston Celtics. Another absence is now looming for Ingram. Ja'Kobe Walter started in Ingram's place on Friday night and is likely to keep a starting spot on Sunday if the former All-Star doesn't shake off his thumb injury. Walter had a decent outing against Boston, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Scottie Barnes Uncertain for Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (knee) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. He could be out for a second consecutive game due to a right knee sprain. RJ Barrett (ankle) has already been ruled out, and the Raptors may also be without Brandon Ingram (thumb). Immanuel Quickley, who had a 17-point, 13-assist double-double in Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics, will be leading the offense if Toronto's big boys aren't in the lineup on Sunday. Collin Murray-Boyles, Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamal Shead could also have a greater impact on the offensive end.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid Questionable to Play Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP remains on the injury report as he continues to manage a left knee injury. While Embiid has played in six consecutive games, a rest day appears to be guaranteed for him soon, as Philadelphia will face Toronto on two consecutive nights. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will have heavier workloads with Embiid out of the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Tidjane Salaun Available Versus Jazz
Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (ankle) will be active on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Working as a reserve, Salaun has averaged 5.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game early in 2026. He may lose some playing time to Grant Williams (knee), who is available for his season debut on Saturday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Grant Williams Ready for Season Debut
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (knee) will be active on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. He's in line for his season debut after recovering from an ACL tear. Williams hasn't played since November 2024. It will be good to see him back on the court, but the 27-year-old is likely to have a strict minutes restriction. Once he's back at 100 percent, Williams will compete for playing time with Josh Green, Tidjane Salaun, and Sion James.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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