April 2, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves and appears headed for another absence. Second-year big man
Adem Bona started the last game and finished with 13 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block in 21 minutes, making him a deep-league streaming candidate if he draws another start.
Andre Drummond added six points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 24 reserve minutes and offers rebound upside.
Tyrese Maxey and
Paul George could also see slight usage increases. If he's able to suit up, Embiid stays locked into lineups.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Nembhard will miss his second straight game due to back soreness. The Pacers aren't playing for anything besides lottery odds right now, so they have little incentive to play anyone at less than 100 percent. It's unclear when Nembhard will return, but his next chance to play will come on Sunday.
Quenton Jackson should see an increased role on Friday, but he hasn't done enough lately to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks, and his status could again affect the Bulls' backcourt rotation. Giddey missed Wednesday's contest, opening the door for
Collin Sexton to post 18 points with one three-pointer, three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block across 26 minutes. Sexton is averaging 20.4 points and 2.6 triples over his last five games and shapes up as a viable streamer if Giddey or
Tre Jones (ankle) sits.
Rob Dillingham could also see an expanded role. If cleared to play, Giddey remains a firm hold in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Siakam is expected to be active once again after playing during Wednesday's game. He finished with 25 points, four rebounds, and five assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's victory. Given the injuries to this roster, Siakam should continue to be a focal point in the offense. When active, Siakam is a must-start in all fantasy formats. He should be ready to go on Friday, but fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off in case something changes.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unsurprisingly, Quickley will miss his seventh game in a row due to a lingering foot injury. He's dealing with plantar fasciitis, which really only gets better with rest.
Ja'Kobe Walter should continue starting until Quickley is ready to return. Walter finished with eight points, four rebounds, and three steals across 32 minutes on Wednesday.
Jamal Shead is also seeing a larger role in the rotation and has been dishing out the assists lately. Over the last six games, Shead has seven or more assists in five of those contests.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Atlanta Hawks center
Jock Landale (ankle) will miss the next two weeks of action. Landale will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain during Wednesday's game. Given his timetable, Landale is likely going to be sidelined for the rest of the regular season. His absence should mean that
Mouhamed Gueye takes over as the primary backup center to
Onyeka Okongwu. The hope is that Landale will be ready for the postseason, but that information won't be known until he's re-evaluated. Gueye will have increased fantasy value while Landale is out.
--Andy WebbSource: Brad Rowland
April 2, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (elbow) will miss the rest of the 2025-2026 season, according to Michael Scotto. George has been out since March 2 due to a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow. The Wizards aren't playing for anything at this point in the season. They've decided to let George sit out the final few weeks of the regular season and get ready for the 2026-2027 campaign. Over 48 games, George averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists across 28.9 minutes per game. The 22-year-old made a nice jump in most statistical categories compared to his rookie season. He will hopefully be a key piece of the rebuilding Wizards roster going forward.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael Scotto
April 2, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (foot) has been cleared to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Williams will shed the questionable tag and suit up for the first time since early March. He has missed nearly a month of action due to a stress reaction in his left foot. The expectation is that Williams will be eased back into the rotation on Thursday. When he's at full speed, Williams is a viable fantasy contributor. It's going to be tough to trust him as a DFS option while he's being eased back into action. His return should mean reduced roles for
Oso Ighodaro and
Khaman Maluach.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (knee) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Edwards will sit out tonight despite returning after missing six games in Monday's win over the Mavs, when he recorded 17 points, two rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes. The 24-year-old's next opportunity to suit up comes Friday against the 76ers.
Mike Conley,
Bones Hyland,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Terrence Shannon Jr. should see extra minutes tonight, especially with
Jaden McDaniels (knee) also sidelined.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (foot) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Post is set to sit out his second consecutive contest due to right foot injury management. The 26-year-old was out of action during Wednesday's loss to San Antonio and exited Sunday's tilt against Denver after five minutes on the floor.
Draymond Green and
Kristaps Porzingis will take on extended frontcourt minutes with Post sidelined.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
According to Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com, San Antonio Spurs center
Luke Kornet (knee) will play Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kornet is set to return after missing Wednesday's win over Golden State. The 30-year-old veteran big man will likely start in place of superstar
Victor Wembanyama (ankle), who is sidelined due to ankle injury management. Across 63 outings, Kornet is averaging 6.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Paul Garcia
April 2, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is slated to miss Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan. This will be the second half of a back-to-back that Wembanyama will sit out for ankle injury management. Notably, the superstar big man finished with 41 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-113 victory over Golden State. Looking ahead, he should be back in action on Saturday against Denver. In the meantime,
Luke Kennard and
Mason Plumlee are in line for expanded roles while Wembanyama is out.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Matthew Tynan
April 2, 2026
According to Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com, Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (lung) continues to make progress in his return to play from his collapsed lung recovery and will be re-evulated in one week. The Pistons are optimistic that Cunningham may return for the playoffs, and they haven't ruled out his return before the end of the regular season. Fantasy managers should expect
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser (hip) to have heavier workloads until the superstar guard recovers and is back in action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Eric Vincent
April 2, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center
Karlo Matkovic (back) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's been listed on the injury report with lower back spasms. Matkovic serves as a backup big man in New Orleans, notching 6.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game in March. If he isn't healthy enough to play on Thursday night,
Yves Missi and
Derik Queen will be looking at a heavier workload. Veterans
Kevon Looney and
DeAndre Jordan are also options in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will remain out on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. He sprained his right ankle last week and is still being evaluated to determine a return timetable. Jackson had been a good mid-season addition to the Clippers' second unit, averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 15.9 minutes. During Jackson's absence,
Brook Lopez's workload has increased as the starting center. He produced a solid all-around line across 38 minutes against Portland on Tuesday, finishing a 114-104 defeat with 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocks. In Thursday's matchup against the defensively elite
Victor Wembanyama, Lopez is unlikely to have a significant impact on offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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