March 22, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will miss the team's next two games as he continues recovering from right knee soreness, with another evaluation scheduled when the team returns home Tuesday. Curry has begun increasing his on-court workload and could be nearing a return if that checkup goes well. In the meantime,
Brandin Podziemski and
De'Anthony Melton should continue seeing expanded backcourt roles and streaming appeal. Both guards offer fantasy value for scoring and assists, while
Draymond Green may also handle more playmaking responsibilities during Curry's absence.
--Brian DailisanSource: Anthony Slater
March 22, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (wrist) will miss Sunday's game in Sacramento after suffering a right wrist sprain earlier in the week. This will mark his second straight absence, leaving Brooklyn thin in the frontcourt.
Ziaire Williams is expected to continue starting after posting 17 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 25 minutes against the Knicks. Williams shapes up as a deep-league streaming option while Clowney remains sidelined.
Danny Wolf and
Josh Minott could also continue seeing steady minutes as the Nets adjust their rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: Erik Slater
March 22, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (rest) will not play Sunday against Sacramento as the team manages his workload on the first night of a back-to-back. With
Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) already ruled out for the season and
Noah Clowney (wrist) sidelined, Brooklyn could rely more on smaller lineups.
Danny Wolf recently posted eight points, two three-pointers, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 24 minutes as a starter, while
Josh Minott added 22 points, six three-pointers, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 26 minutes in a recent game. Both are worth a look as deep-league streaming options.
--Brian DailisanSource: Erik Slater
March 22, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) will not play Sunday against the Nets because of right foot soreness. The veteran guard's absence could open more backcourt minutes for
Killian Hayes and
Devin Carter. Hayes recently produced eight points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes, while Carter scored 24 points with three three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 16 minutes in his last appearance. Carter stands out as a deep-league scoring streamer.
Nique Clifford could also see increased usage after posting 15 points, three three-pointers, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a recent start.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 22, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic is expected to miss Monday's game against Detroit after picking up his 16th technical foul Saturday, though the team has reportedly filed an appeal. The Slovenian superstar dominated in his last outing, recording 33 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and four steals. With 38.1 percent of the team's usage vacating the lineup,
Austin Reaves and
LeBron James become elite DFS plays.
Luke Kennard and
Jake LaRavia are viable short-term streamers in deep formats for three-point and defensive contributions. Expect a significant usage bump for Reaves, who currently averages 34.5 minutes per game.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
March 22, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) will not return to Saturday's game against Phoenix after exiting because of right Achilles tightness. Kuzma provided an early scoring boost before the injury, finishing with 20 points, three three-pointers, and a block in 24 minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Milwaukee could lean more on
Ousmane Dieng, who recently logged 11 points, one three-pointer, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes as a starter. Dieng shapes up as a deep-league streamer, especially with
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) still sidelined, while
Bobby Portis (ribs) could also take on a larger offensive role if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: Milwaukee Bucks
March 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) will play Saturday against Indiana after being listed as questionable with right ankle soreness. The All-Star big man continues to produce elite fantasy numbers when active. Over his last five games, he has averaged 28.8 points, 3.8 three-pointers, 11.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.4 blocks in 31.7 minutes. He remains an automatic start in all formats because of his rare ability to contribute across every category. His presence keeps
Luke Kornet in a limited reserve role, while
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle should continue handling key scoring responsibilities.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
March 21, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas after entering the day with a questionable tag. Leonard has missed two of the last three games, but when active he continues to deliver early-round fantasy value. Over his last five appearances, he has averaged 31.6 points, 3.2 three-pointers, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals in 31 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats when healthy. His return likely cuts into
Jordan Miller's short-term streaming appeal, while
Darius Garland should continue handling significant playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is available for Saturday's game against Atlanta after being listed as questionable with lower-back soreness. The veteran remains a key facilitator and defensive anchor, even when scoring is limited. In his last outing, Green finished with zero points but contributed five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes. His availability is important with
Kristaps Porzingis (back) and
Al Horford (calf) still sidelined, which should keep Green locked into meaningful minutes. He remains valuable in category leagues for his assists and defensive stats, while
Gui Santos and
Quinten Post (foot) could continue seeing frontcourt opportunities.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks after being listed as questionable, marking his first time playing both ends of a back-to-back this season. Melton's minutes have fluctuated, but he has remained fantasy relevant, averaging 16.0 points, 1.6 three-pointers, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals over his last five games. He remains a viable option in standard leagues for scoring and steals when his minutes hold.
Brandin Podziemski and
Gui Santos should continue seeing steady roles, while Melton provides backcourt depth with defensive upside.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will not play Saturday against the Warriors because of left shoulder inflammation. The injury ends his recent stretch of strong all-around production. His absence could open the door for
Jonathan Kuminga to take on a larger role after he was removed from the injury report. In his last appearance, Kuminga recorded 16 points, two three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 18 minutes. He looks like a solid short-term streaming option if he moves into the starting lineup, while C.J. McCollum and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker could also take on more scoring responsibility.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Houston Rockets forward/center
Alperen Sengun (back) will play Saturday against the Heat after being listed as questionable due to back tightness. The big man should slide right back into his usual role as one of Houston's main facilitators, averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists over his last five games. His availability likely pushes
Clint Capela back into a limited reserve role, lowering his streaming appeal. Sengun remains a must-start in all formats thanks to the playmaking he brings from the center spot, while
Kevin Durant and
Amen Thompson should continue leading the scoring.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Guillory
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (back) will not play Saturday against Atlanta after exiting Friday's loss to Detroit because of back tightness. With
Draymond Green (back) and
Quinten Post (foot) available, both could help cover frontcourt minutes. Green finished with five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes Friday and offers value in deeper formats for defensive stats and assists. Post is more of a speculative deep-league option after producing six points, five rebounds, and three assists in his previous appearance.
Gui Santos should also continue seeing steady minutes as a secondary option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans after being listed as doubtful. His absence should keep extra wing minutes available for
Keon Ellis and
Sam Merrill. Merrill started the last game and finished with 13 points, three three-pointers, one rebound, three assists, one steal, and one block in 31 minutes, while Ellis produced eight points, two rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in 27 minutes off the bench. Both are mainly deep-league streaming options for threes and defensive stats, while
Donovan Mitchell and
James Harden continue to lead the offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: Spencer Davies
March 21, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (eye) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans after missing one contest with a left eye contusion. Mitchell is expected to reclaim his usual high-usage role alongside
James Harden, continuing to anchor Cleveland's scoring and playmaking. In his last appearance, Mitchell posted 19 points, one three-pointer, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 34 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats, while James Harden should continue handling a major share of the playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Spencer Davies
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