March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is reportedly targeting a Friday return against Dallas, according to Bill Simmons, after missing the entire season with a torn Achilles. Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.5 triples across 72 games last season and would immediately reclaim a featured role if cleared. Tatum's usage should ramp quickly, cutting into
Sam Hauser's and
Baylor Scheierman's minutes while easing the burden on
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard. Managers should prepare to activate him, though efficiency and workload may fluctuate early.
--Brian DailisanSource: Bill Simmons
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) won't play on Monday versus the Rockets. The 22-year-old has appeared in the last three games, starting all of them. However, he's logged 22 minutes or less in each of those contests. The Wizards play four times this week, so there's a good chance he'll be back on the floor at some point. If
Anthony Gill (illness) can shake off the questionable tag, he'll likely get the start, giving him enhanced value on a four-game night. On the other hand, Washington will need to run smaller than usual if Gill can't suit up, with
Will Riley,
Jaden Hardy, and
Justin Champagnie in line for more action.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that free agent guard
Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Mavs waived the 28-year-old veteran guard on Friday after he was traded twice before the trade deadline. He is expected to provide his new team with backcourt support behind
Jamal Murray. Jones is averaging 3.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest across 56 games with Phoenix and Dallas so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (knee) will play on Monday versus Houston. The 2024 No. 24 overall pick missed two of the Wizards' last six games. While he'll be out there on Monday, he may get the night off on Tuesday in Orlando. George played well against the Rockets back in November, finishing that one with 16 points, nine assists, seven boards, two steals, and one block. Although it's hard to imagine he'll be as productive this time around, the upside is there.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Johnson is dealing with right ankle inflammation after he exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter and did not return due to the injury. With Johnson on the shelf,
Tim Hardaway Jr. becomes the most promising fantasy option after logging 36 minutes with 17 points and three triples on Sunday.
Bruce Brown could also qualify as a decent streaming option with added minutes on his plate for this evening's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (knee/quadriceps) is set to make his debut with his new team on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. The 27-year-old star guard has been out of action since Dec. 27 due to a right MCL sprain and a right quadriceps contusion. He sustained the injuries while still playing for the Hawks. Across 10 games this season, he has averaged 19.3 points, 8.9 assists, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest. Young will likely be on a minutes restriction in his debut, but once he gets fully acclimated and back to full strength, he should quickly reestablish himself as a high-end fantasy contributor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 2, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) won't suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Brown is feeling under the weather and will miss the back end of a back-to-back after posting 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 win over Philadelphia. With Brown on the shelf, the Celtics will likely turn to
Payton Pritchard to take on a heavier workload. Pitchard finished with seven points, five assists and three rebounds across 27 minutes in his last outing versus the Bucks on Feb. 2.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta delivered 27 points, 17 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 win over the 76ers. Queta shot 10-for-14 from the field and continues to solidify his hold on the starting role. Over his last five games, he has averaged 13.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, flashing reliable interior production. With
Nikola Vucevic working off the bench, Queta profiles as a firm hold in standard leagues, while Vucevic shifts toward deeper-league value unless the rotation changes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
March 2, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, ruling him out for at least the next five games. Curry has already missed 10 straight contests with what he described as an unpredictable right knee issue. His absence keeps the backcourt usage spread across
Brandin Podziemski,
De'Anthony Melton, and
Pat Spencer. Podziemski logged 30 minutes with nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists in the last game, while Melton added 10 points and four assists. Podziemski is the safest hold, Melton remains a mid-tier option, and Spencer is a deeper-league assist streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Anthony Slater
March 2, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, marking his fifth straight absence. Porzingis practiced Friday but will remain sidelined until at least Thursday against Houston. In his absence,
Draymond Green and
Al Horford continue to anchor the frontcourt. Horford logged 22 minutes with eight points, five rebounds, and two triples in the last game, while
Quinten Post added eight points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes. Horford is more of a fringe deep-league play at this stage, while Post remains a risky, speculative option best reserved for managers chasing rebounds in very deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. Johnson came in dealing with right ankle soreness, had trouble finding his rhythm, and now has little recovery time before the trip to Utah. If he sits,
Tim Hardaway Jr. becomes the most appealing fantasy option after logging 36 minutes with 17 points and three triples.
Bruce Brown added six points in 28 minutes and profiles as a deeper-league streamer, while
Jamal Murray and
Nikola Jokic could absorb added usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Koch
March 2, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) did not return to Sunday's game against the Thunder after sustaining a right-adductor contusion in the second quarter. Thompson finished with seven points and one assist in 14 minutes before being ruled out. His absence leaves second-unit wing minutes up for grabs, and A.J. Johnson stepped into a larger workload with 23 minutes, six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in the loss. If Thompson is sidelined, Johnson should get the first crack at those minutes, but he is still more of a gamble than a lock.
Max Christie should continue to handle steady minutes, while
Khris Middleton is the safer bet for consistent touches and secondary scoring if Dallas tightens the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Kris Dunn (head) left Sunday's win over the Pelicans after taking an inadvertent elbow to the back of his head and did not return. Coach Tyronn Lue said Dunn was "good" postgame, and with the outcome already decided, the issue does not appear serious. Dunn is averaging 27.7 minutes with a modest 13.3 percent usage rate, so his value leans on steady playing time more than offensive involvement. That role could tighten soon.
Darius Garland (toe) is reportedly targeting a Monday return, and his 28.1 percent usage would shift ball-handling away from Dunn. In standard leagues, Dunn profiles as a deeper-league hold, with Garland and
Bennedict Mathurin positioned to benefit most if minutes shift.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tomer Azarly
March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (elbow) left Sunday's win over the Pelicans late in the fourth quarter with a right arm injury, and his status for the next contest remains unclear. Collins posted 15 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 24 minutes before exiting, and his 19.0 percent usage would free up meaningful touches if he sits.
Bennedict Mathurin is the more appealing fantasy target after logging 25 minutes with nine points and five rebounds in the blowout.
Nicolas Batum chipped in nine points, four assists, and three triples in 20 minutes, though his limited role and up-and-down production keep him in the deep-league streamer bucket.
--Brian DailisanSource: Justin Russo
March 1, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings. The King had 22 points, nine assists, and seven boards in 28 minutes in the 129-101 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. He popped up on the injury report because of the infamous foot issue. However, that won't keep him off the floor. James has a chance to do something meaningful for fantasy managers, considering Sacramento isn't the best defensively, although his overall contributions could be less than usual if the Lakers build a decisive lead throughout the contest.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brad Turner
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