April 5, 2026
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) is off the injury report and expected to return Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after missing one game. His return should move
Mitchell Robinson back into a reserve role and reduce the minutes available for
Mohamed Diawara and
Ariel Hukporti. Towns has averaged 18.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.8 minutes over his last five games and posted a 20-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double in his last outing. He remains a must-start fantasy option, while Robinson's short-term streaming value likely takes a hit with Towns reclaiming starting duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) is off the injury report and expected to play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs after sitting out Saturday for maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His return should send
Andre Drummond back to a reserve role and cut into
Adem Bona's minutes. Embiid has averaged 27.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.8 blocks across 33.1 minutes over his last four games, reinforcing his must-start status. His presence should slightly trim the offensive workload of
Tyrese Maxey and
Paul George, though both remain strong fantasy options, while Drummond and Bona take the biggest hit in playing time.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (illness) is available Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after initially being listed as probable. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.0 steals across 23.7 minutes over his last five games, giving him some deep-league appeal for scoring and assists. His return should limit
Ryan Nembhard's opportunities off the bench, while
Cooper Flagg should continue handling primary playmaking duties. Williams could remain a situational fantasy option in deeper formats if his recent usage and bench role remain steady.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
April 5, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) is available Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing three games. His return could cut into
Dwight Powell's reserve minutes, with Bagley likely reclaiming a steady bench role. The former No. 2 pick has averaged 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers across 19.9 minutes over his last five games, making him a possible deep-league scoring option.
Daniel Gafford should continue leading the frontcourt, but Bagley's return gives Dallas another scoring option off the bench while Powell's fantasy value takes a hit.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (ankle) is available Sunday against Minnesota after missing one game. His return likely sends
Ryan Kalkbrenner back to a reserve role and could push
Xavier Tillman out of the rotation. Diabate has averaged 7.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 26.6 minutes over his last 10 games, giving him deep-league value for rebounds and defensive stats. He could provide late-season category help in those areas, while Kalkbrenner may see his minutes and fantasy value take a step back.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (hip) will suit up on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rollins has played in only one of the last four games, but he is available on Sunday after shaking off a questionable tag. With several big guns out of the lineup, Rollins has taken on a larger role late in the season, averaging 22.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals across his last five outings. Memphis sits 23rd in defensive efficiency, making Sunday's game a superb fantasy matchup for Rollins.
Pete Nance will give up his starting spot to Rollins.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The 21-year-old has been ruled out due to illness. With
Josh Giddey (hamstring) also sidelined, the Bulls will have two new starters on Sunday.
Collin Sexton will join
Tre Jones in the backcourt, while
Leonard Miller will be Buzelis' replacement. Miller has been one of Chicago's best players in recent weeks, and a starting role will further elevate his fantasy value. In seven starts, Miller has posted averages of 11.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Nikola Vucevic (finger) will end a month-long absence on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran big man has recovered from a fractured finger and is listed as available after initially having a questionable tag on the injury report. Vucevic has been
Neemias Queta's backup in Boston, but he has still delivered decent production. In 12 appearances with the Celtics, Vucevic has averaged 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game. Queta and Vucevic face a tough matchup on Sunday, with
Jakob Poeltl healthy and playing well for the Raptors in the middle.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will miss Sunday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. He has managed a hamstring injury for several weeks and will be absent for the second time in three games. Meanwhile,
Collin Sexton (finger) has been cleared to play and will be one of the players benefiting from Giddey's absence.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham are also expected to pick up extra work in the backcourt. Sexton, who led the team with 19 points in Friday's defeat to New York, figures to form the starting backcourt with Jones on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (ankle) will sit out Sunday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He has been ruled out due to an ankle sprain after initially being listed as questionable. With
Dejounte Murray (hand) also unavailable,
Yves Missi,
Jeremiah Fears, and
Micah Peavy could all enjoy bigger roles in this game. Missi stepped into the starting lineup for Murray on Friday against the Kings, and Fears could find himself joining him in the first unit on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (hand) will miss Sunday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. He's nursing a left-hand contusion and won't be part of the action for a second consecutive game.
Jeremiah Fears had an expanded role without Murray on Friday against Sacramento and looks set for an increased workload again. In Friday's game, Fears produced one of his best performances of the season, finishing with a team-high 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
Yves Missi took Murray's spot in the starting lineup but had a relatively quiet outing with six points, seven rebounds, and two assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's bothered by a right knee issue and will sit out for the eighth time in 10 games.
Mike Conley will likely remain in the starting lineup as Edwards' replacement. However, the veteran has been limited to 5.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game across his last four appearances as a member of the first unit.
Ayo Dosunmu and
Bones Hyland also have more importance without Edwards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will not play Sunday against Oklahoma City, marking his 10th consecutive absence. With
Keyonte George (hamstring) and
Elijah Harkless (hamstring) also out, Utah should continue leaning on
Kennedy Chandler and
Cody Williams for expanded roles. Williams is coming off a 27-point, 11-rebound, four-assist performance in 38 minutes and looks like the most appealing fantasy option from this group. Chandler and
Bez Mbeng offer limited upside as deep-league assist streamers, though both carry risk due to inconsistent offensive production while the Jazz remain short-handed in the backcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) will miss another game Sunday against the Boston Celtics as he continues to recover from plantar fasciitis.
Ja'Kobe Walter should remain in the starting lineup after posting seven points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 28 minutes in his last game, though his fantasy value remains limited to deeper formats.
Jamal Shead has also stepped into a larger role, finishing with 11 points, six assists, and two steals in 23 minutes and offering streaming appeal for assists and steals.
Scottie Barnes should continue handling more on-ball duties while Quickley remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (hand) will not play Sunday against Washington due to soreness in his right hand. His absence should open additional frontcourt minutes for
Josh Minott and
Chaney Johnson. Minott has scored 10 points with two three-pointers, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes in his last appearance and could be a deep-league option for scoring and threes. Johnson added 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 23 minutes and may offer deeper streaming appeal.
E.J. Liddell remains a risky dart throw if he cracks the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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