January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is available on Saturday versus Miami. He didn't play on Thursday against the Hornets, opening the door for
T.J. McConnell to finish with 23 points, eight boards, and four steals from off the bench. While McConnell will still have a role, his outlook isn't as favorable, so fantasy managers should temper their expectations for a meeting with a tough defensive squad.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen won't play on Saturday against Charlotte. He had 33 points, seven boards, and four assists in 40 minutes in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, so fantasy managers can understand why he'll get the night off. The veteran is expected back on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. With
Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and
Ace Bailey (hip) also out,
Keyonte George,
Brice Sensabaugh,
Isaiah Collier, and
Walter Clayton Jr. should all be considered must-start options in all fantasy setups, especially since this contest is projected to be one of the highest-scoring on the slate.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (toe) won't play on Saturday versus Charlotte, marking his second-straight absence. He's been battling a toe injury, so fantasy managers may see him miss more time moving ahead until things clear up. With
Lauri Markkanen (rest) and
Ace Bailey (hip) ruled out,
Keyonte George and
Brice Sensabaugh could surge from a scoring standpoint.
Kevin Love, who is coming off a double-double in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, can be considered for streaming purposes in deeper fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) will play on Saturday against Utah after missing the last 10 games because of a sprained left elbow. The rookie, who has averaged 8.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks this season, will presumably return to the starting lineup. However, he'll likely be limited in his first game back. With that said, Kalkbrenner still has a favorable outlook versus one of the worst defensive teams in the league.
Moussa Diabate is expected to head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers. With
Cade Cunningham (wrist) sidelined for Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls, the 24-year-old took on a more prominent role offensively by finishing with a game-high 31 points. Unfortunately, he's dealing with an illness, which is not an ideal scenario, considering the Pistons are already down
Jalen Duren (ankle) and
Tobias Harris (hip). As a result, others might have to step up, with
Paul Reed,
Jaden Ivey,
Ron Holland II, and
Ausar Thompson in line for more statistical contributions if Cunningham and Stewart remain out.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) could miss Saturday's meeting with the Clippers. He has a contusion on his right wrist, keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls.
Jaden Ivey ended up replacing him in the rotation, although he had only eight points. While
Daniss Jenkins struggled even more offensively, he still did something for fantasy managers by amassing 15 assists. If Cunningham isn't back for this one, Ivey and Jenkins can both be considered risky, high-upside fantasy options.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is questionable heading into Saturday's game against Miami. He didn't suit up on Thursday night versus the Hornets, resulting in
Quenton Jackson entering the starting lineup. However, it was
T.J. McConnell who benefited the most without Nembhard on the floor, with the 33-year-old ending the evening with 23 points, eight assists, and four steals. If Nembhard remains out, Jackson can be considered for streaming purposes for those willing to take a chance. On the other hand, McConnell would be classified as a must-start fantasy option.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Pistons. The multi-time All-Star was on the injury report ahead of Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets, although he was able to play, finishing the night with 26 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block. However, with Saturday's contest being the second of a back-to-back, fantasy managers may not see him out there. If Leonard doesn't suit up,
Kobe Sanders should be considered the favorite to replace him in the rotation. The 2025 No. 50 overall selection started a few games ago in the one-point win over the Warriors. He played well, too, amassing 20 points in 35 minutes of action. If Sanders gets another crack with the first-five, he'll be worth considering for those participating in deep league fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Clippers. Stewart is coming off a dominant outing, posting 31 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 30 minutes on Wednesday. He has stepped into a larger role with
Jalen Duren (ankle) and
Tobias Harris (hip) sidelined, averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes over the last four games.
Paul Reed would likely see a meaningful workload increase and move from a modest option to a more intriguing short-term fantasy play if Stewart sits, especially with Detroit thin in the frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (calf) is trending toward a return Monday against Sacramento, with head coach JJ Redick expressing optimism Friday. Hachimura has not played since Dec. 28 and could face a minutes restriction initially. His return carries clear fantasy ripple effects.
Jake LaRavia, who thrived during the absence, averaged 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.5 three-pointers in 36.2 minutes over the last six games, delivering third-round nine-category value. That production likely regresses with Hachimura back, pushing LaRavia toward streamer status.
--Brian DailisanSource: Daniel Starkand
January 10, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) was ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against Boston after logging 28 minutes. He finished with 19 points, four rebounds, and seven assists before exiting. Barrett's next chance to play comes Sunday versus Philadelphia. Toronto's injury list remains crowded, with
Brandon Ingram (thumb),
Scottie Barnes (knee), and
Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined.
Immanuel Quickley stands to absorb primary usage after posting 17 points and 13 assists, while
Ja'Kobe Walter,
Jamal Shead, and
Gradey Dick gain short-term fantasy appeal as streamers in expanded roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
January 10, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (jaw) exited Friday's loss to Oklahoma City in the second quarter and did not return, finishing with two points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 10 minutes. His availability for Sunday against Brooklyn is uncertain. If Caldwell-Pope misses time,
Vince Williams Jr. and
GG Jackson II stand to see increased wing minutes. Williams recently logged 13 points, three rebounds, and five assists in 23 minutes, while Jackson offers scoring upside but remains inconsistent, making both situational fantasy streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
January 10, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) will not return to Friday's game against Houston after suffering a right knee injury and logged just seven minutes. He finished with three rebounds and one assist before exiting. Williams' status is worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup with New York. If he misses time,
Donovan Clingan should continue handling heavy minutes after posting eight points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 33 minutes, while
Yang Hansen could see a modest uptick as the primary backup. Hansen profiles as a deep-league watch option only.
--Brian DailisanSource: Trail Blazers PR
January 10, 2026
Houston Rockets guard/forward
Tari Eason (ankle) did not return to Friday's game against Portland after suffering a right ankle sprain and logged just 16 minutes. He finished with six points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block before exiting in the third quarter. Eason's status bears close monitoring after he averaged 12.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes over his last eight games. If he misses time,
Josh Okogie and
Dorian Finney-Smith gain minutes but remain volatile fantasy options.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Guillory
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (back) is questionable for Saturday against Dallas after missing Thursday's game. With
Josh Giddey (hamstring) sidelined for multiple weeks, Huerter's status carries added fantasy weight. If he sits,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Tre Jones should continue handling expanded roles. Over his last five games, Dosunmu has averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.6 three-pointers in 26.5 minutes, while Jones has posted 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists in 27.5 minutes. Both remain viable streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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