February 12, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is likely to miss the remainder of the season and will undergo surgery on his left knee to deal with a localized PVNS growth. The issue was discovered after the Jazz acquired Jackson in a trade from the Grizzlies, and the procedure will hopefully ensure his long-term health. Jackson has been excellent in limited minutes for the Jazz, and he'll be a big part of their future plans if he's able to start next season healthy. The star big man can be dropped in re-draft formats for this season, while
Kyle Filipowski,
Jusuf Nurkic,
Brice Sensabaugh, and
John Konchar will help pick up more minutes the rest of this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Chris Haynes
February 12, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, ESPN's Tim Bontemps reports. The big man felt soreness in his right knee last weekend against Phoenix and missed a second consecutive game on Wednesday night versus the Knicks. Philadelphia won't return to action until Feb. 19, giving Embiid a full week to shake off the soreness. The 2023 MVP has been back to his best lately, averaging 33.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists across his last 10 appearances.
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona have filled in as starters with Embiid out of the lineup, and both will maintain their elevated roles if he isn't able to return next week.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 30-year-old injured his left ankle on Tuesday night against Phoenix and could be sidelined for the first time since Dec. 20. Martin has averaged 7.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in 24.1 minutes per game since Jan. 15, mostly appearing as a starter.
Cooper Flagg (foot) has been ruled out, and
Naji Marshall (foot) is also questionable for Thursday, meaning players like
Klay Thompson,
Khris Middleton, and
Brandon Williams could have larger roles.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Naji Marshall (foot) is questionable for Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. Marshall has tallied 30-plus points twice in his last three outings, but he may have to miss Thursday's action due to a left foot sprain. With
Cooper Flagg (foot) already ruled out, Dallas could be without two of its top three scorers.
P.J. Washington,
Max Christie,
Khris Middleton, and
Brandon Williams might all enjoy additional offensive usage on Thursday night. It's a good matchup for the Mavericks offensively, as the Lakers sit 23rd in defensive efficiency.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (rest) is not on the injury report for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran was rested by Dallas on Tuesday night versus Phoenix. Thompson's exit from the lineup coincided with
Khris Middleton's team debut. On Thursday, Thompson will replace
Cooper Flagg (foot) in the rotation. Dallas may also have a couple of additional absences, putting Thompson in a position to play a larger role. The five-time All-Star has shown improved form in recent weeks, averaging 13.4 points over his last 14 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 12, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (shoulder) wasn't able to complete Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. He left in the third quarter due to right shoulder soreness. Hopefully, this isn't anything serious, as Murphy III's 2024-25 campaign was cut short by a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Murphy III tallied 19 points, four rebounds, and six assists in 27 minutes on Wednesday. He has been a bright spot on a struggling team.
Jeremiah Fears, who missed a triple-double by two assists against Miami, will likely rejoin the starting lineup if Murphy III isn't available after the All-Star break. There would also be additional minutes available for
Bryce McGowens, who totaled 13 points, three assists, and one steal in Wednesday's loss.
--Taavi PailkSource: New Orleans Pelicans PR
February 12, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) missed the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 136-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. The 2025 All-Star appeared to reinjure his right hamstring, exiting the game with a few minutes left in the third quarter. Williams was on fire against Phoenix, scoring 28 points on 11-for-12 shooting in just 20 minutes of action. This was only his second outing since returning from a right hamstring strain that kept Williams sidelined for 10 games. Williams is unlikely to play on Thursday against Milwaukee and could miss further time, though he will have extra days to recover during the All-Star break. In the meantime,
Aaron Wiggins and
Isaiah Joe could see extended minutes for the Thunder.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
February 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) won't be available for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers and will miss the All-Star weekend. The 19-year-old rookie sensation suffered a left midfoot sprain in Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns. A source told ESPN that Flagg is expected to be available immediately after the All-Star break. Dallas will resume the season on Feb. 20 with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Flagg out, the Mavericks have to fill a gap in the starting lineup on Thursday.
Naji Marshall (foot) is the prime candidate to step into the role, though he must first shake off a questionable tag.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. He could be out for the third time in four games due to a sore right knee. Ayton's absence would allow
Jaxson Hayes to make another start, with
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme seeing additional minutes off the bench. As a starter, Hayes has managed 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game this season. Dallas allows the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to centers, making this an attractive matchup for L.A.'s big men.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star rookie is on the injury report due to a left midfoot sprain and appears set to exit the lineup after appearing in six consecutive games. Assuming Flagg won't play, the Mavericks will need more playmaking from
Tyus Jones and
Brandon Williams, while
Naji Marshall might be his replacement in the starting unit. At the same time,
Klay Thompson, who missed Tuesday's loss to Phoenix, could absorb most of the available minutes in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (pelvis) will be in action on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. San Antonio's rising star suffered a pelvic contusion in Tuesday's win over the Lakers and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Castle entered Tuesday's game coming off a huge 40-point triple-double. He's been shooting nearly 64 percent from the field this month and could be tough to handle for the Warriors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (calf) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has not included Reaves on the injury report. Reaves is managing a calf injury and didn't play on Tuesday night against San Antonio when the Lakers completed a back-to-back. After returning from a calf strain, Reaves has been limited to 24.8 minutes per game across four outings. He has averaged 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. During Monday's matchup versus Oklahoma City, Reaves logged close to 30 minutes, which could be a sign he may soon be ready to handle his usual workload.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, indicating he will return to the lineup. The veteran superstar sat out the second leg of a back-to-back against San Antonio on Tuesday. With
Luka Doncic (hamstring) out, James has taken on more playmaking duties, finishing each of his last three appearances with a double-double. He is averaging 21.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 1.2 steals for the month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. He will skip the meeting with his former team due to a left hamstring strain. This will be Doncic's fourth consecutive absence.
Marcus Smart,
Luke Kennard, and
Kobe Bufkin have a chance to see more action with Doncic out of commission. Meanwhile,
LeBron James and
Austin Reaves are responsible for keeping the Lakers' offense ticking.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling a right knee contusion, and Golden State has downgraded Richard from questionable to out. After having some standout moments early in the campaign, Richard has not been a major part of the rotation in recent weeks. Across this month, he has been limited to 16.5 minutes per game.
De'Anthony Melton,
Gary Payton II, and
Brandin Podziemski will absorb Richard's minutes on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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