February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (adductor) will return to action on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The two-time NBA champion has been dealing with a right adductor strain, missing six games. Caruso has averaged 1.4 steals per game this season, while contributing 6.1 points in 18.2 minutes on the offensive end. Oklahoma City begins a back-to-back on Tuesday, so Caruso may only see limited action against Orlando, especially after being out for two weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (illness) will play on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded Hartenstein's status from questionable to available. He will make his third appearance since returning from a calf injury. In his first couple of games back in the lineup, Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 20.0 minutes. With Hartenstein in the lineup on Tuesday, it appears unlikely he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs, which should grant
Jaylin Williams increased playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Jaylin Williams (shoulder) has been cleared to suit up ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He came into this game questionable due to a left shoulder contusion. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to keep Williams from suiting up. Fellow big man
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is active, so Williams figures to remain in his regular role in the rotation. This season, Williams is averaging 5.6 points, 2.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds across 18.8 minutes per game. Williams has been playing better lately and could be worth a look as a deep league streaming option for Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (back) will play in Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Holmgren had a questionable tag on the initial injury report due to lower back spasms, but he has been upgraded to available. The talented big man has been quiet for a pair of contests after his double-double streak ended on three games. Across his last 10 appearances, Holmgren has averaged 16.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (finger) has been upgraded to available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was listed as questionable coming into this game due to a sprained right index finger. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep Gilgeous-Alexander off the court. There is a concern that the finger issue could affect his shooting ability. Despite that, Gilgeous-Alexander needs to be started in all fantasy formats, even with a banged-up finger. Fantasy managers should get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Miami Heat small forward
Myron Gardner will fill in for
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, making his second career start. Gardner's first start occurred a couple of games back, and he performed well in a clash with the Chicago Bulls. Across 23 minutes of action, the 24-year-old rookie notched 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.
Davion Mitchell,
Pelle Larsson,
Simone Fontecchio, and
Bam Adebayo will also start for the Heat. These teams play at the highest pace in the NBA, creating a perfect environment for big fantasy lines.
--Taavi PailkSource: Miami Heat
February 3, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Julian Phillips (wrist) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Phillips made his return from a two-game absence on Friday, but is still dealing with this lingering wrist issue. The team will take the cautious approach and hold him out of Tuesday's contest. His absence shouldn't have a huge impact on the rotation, given he's only averaging 9.6 minutes per game.
Dalen Terry and
Isaac Okoro figure to see more run with Phillips sidelined for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: KC Johnson
February 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) could return to action on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Eric Nehm reports. He will miss a sixth straight game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. However, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers sounded optimistic about Porter Jr.'s chances to play this week. If he can't make it back on Wednesday, he will have a good chance to play in Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. With
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup and potentially out of town soon, Porter Jr.'s fantasy stock could explode. In games without Antetokounmpo, Porter Jr. has averaged 20.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 8.4 assists this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
February 3, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (hip) won't suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The 30-year-old veteran is dealing with a right hip contusion and his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Pelicans. With Portis of action for tonight's contest, Gary Trent and
Pete Nance could see more frontcourt minutes than usual, but neither player brings much to the table fantasy-wise.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Milwaukee Bucks
February 3, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to K.C. Johnson, Jones will dress, but he's unlikely to play during Tuesday's contest. He has been sidelined since late January due to a lingering hamstring issue. The Bulls are extremely shorthanded at the guard spot, but it sounds like they don't want to use Jones if they don't have to . That means
Coby White and
Ayo Dosunmu are likely going to see heavy minutes, with Jones unlikely to dress for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: K.C. Johnson
February 3, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (calf) will make his long-awaited comeback on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. After being listed as questionable for a couple of games, Reaves is finally ready to return from a calf injury he sustained on Christmas Day. Reaves will be under a minute restriction on Tuesday and won't start. Still, it's great to see him back in action, and it shouldn't take long for Reaves to get back up to speed. His return will affect the playing time of
Marcus Smart and
Gabe Vincent.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dave McMenamin
February 3, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smith will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a calf injury. His return to the court comes at a good time, with the Bulls trading
Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics earlier in the day. He's expected to step into a bigger role with Vucevic no longer on the roster. Over his last five games, Smith is averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. He should be a popular waiver wire addition with an increased role coming his way.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
According to Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Mavericks' official site, guard
Brandon Williams (lower leg) won't suit up against the Celtics on Tuesday due to a right-leg contusion. He sustained the injury during Saturday's 111-107 loss to Houston. His next chance to play is on Thursday against San Antonio. The Mavs frontcourt will have to rely on
Ryan Nembhard and
Jaden Hardy to take on extra minutes while Williams is absent.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Eddie Sefko
February 3, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Micah Potter (hip) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Potter will miss the second game of the back-to-back set due to a left hip contusion. His next chance to play will be on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This season, Potter is averaging 6.7 points, 1.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game. There isn't a ton of playing time to go around, considering he was only averaging minutes in the teens. The assumption is that
Jay Huff and
Jarace Walker will see more action and have slightly increased fantasy value.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Scoot Henderson (hamstring) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. There was a chance that Henderson was going to make his season debut here. The Blazers have officially ruled him out, so fantasy managers will need to wait at least one more game. Henderson is currently working his way back from a torn hamstring that has kept him sidelined all season. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Friday for another update on his status.
Caleb Love figures to lose streaming appeal once Henderson is back in the mix. For now, Love is worth looking at as a possible streaming choice for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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