February 18, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left meniscus. The 29-year-old was limited to 19 appearances this season, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 29.7 minutes before being shut down as the 12-44 Kings shift focus to development. With backup center
Dylan Cardwell (ankle) also sidelined, rookie
Maxime Raynaud is positioned to handle 30-plus minutes nightly. Raynaud is averaging 9.8 points and 6.6 rebounds in 23.5 minutes across 48 games and now profiles as a must-add in standard leagues.
Precious Achiuwa should see a steadier run off the bench, while
Keegan Murray and
DeMar DeRozan gain modest usage bumps. Sabonis can be dropped in redraft formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 18, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Kyrie Irving (knee) will not return this season as he continues recovering from ACL reconstruction surgery performed March 26, the team announced Wednesday. The 33-year-old has yet to play in 2025-26, and Dallas is prioritizing a full recovery with an eye toward next fall. His absence locks in heavy on-ball duties for rookie guard
Cooper Flagg, who carries a 28.3 usage rate in 35.0 minutes, while
Brandon Williams and
Max Christie should continue seeing expanded roles. Irving remains a stash only in dynasty formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dallas Mavericks
February 18, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Obi Toppin (foot) will remain out on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Toppin was at Tuesday's practice, but only as a limited participant. According to Pacers head coach, the former dunk champion is making progress in his recovery from right-foot surgery, but it's going to be "a while" before Toppin is ready to play. Toppin enjoyed a strong start to the campaign before landing on the shelf. He averaged 14.0 points and 6.7 rebounds across the first three games. As long as he's out,
Jarace Walker and
Micah Potter will benefit from extra minutes in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dustin Dopirak
February 18, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) isn't ready to make his team debut when the season resumes on Thursday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. The Croatian big man was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, and Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after the session that it will be "a while" before Zubac is ready to play. The Pacers have the fourth-worst record in the league and aren't in a rush to get Zubac back into the lineup. With him out,
Jay Huff,
Micah Potter, and
Kobe Brown share minutes at center.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dustin Dopirak
February 18, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) practiced on Tuesday, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He is also scheduled to take part in a team scrimmage on Wednesday. This suggests Porzingis could be ready to make his team debut on Thursday against his former squad, the Boston Celtics. The Latvian veteran hasn't played since Jan. 7 due to an Achilles issue. He had a decent start to the campaign with the Atlanta Hawks, recording 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Gui Santos may find himself on the bench when Porzingis returns, significantly lowering his fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
February 18, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to participate in a team scrimmage on Wednesday, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. The team will then determine his status for Thursday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Curry has been dealing with runner's knee and sat out the final five games before the All-Star break. Due to the issue, the two-time MVP was also unable to play in the All-Star Game on Sunday.
Pat Spencer has been starting at point guard during Curry's absence, averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 steals over the last five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
February 18, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee. The team plans to re-evaluate him in four weeks to determine his recovery status. Last week, it was reported that Jackson Jr. will miss the rest of the season. After arriving from Memphis in an eight-player trade on Feb. 3, Jackson Jr. suited up for just three games for the Jazz. He averaged 22.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 steals. With Jackson Jr. sidelined,
Kyle Filipowski,
Brice Sensabaugh, and
John Konchar are expected to see increased playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 18, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) was spotted wearing a walking boot during the All-Star break, but he has avoided a serious injury. The rookie phenom sustained a left midfoot sprain before the break. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are "relieved" that Flagg's injury isn't more serious. "Cooper Flagg was indeed spotted with a boot on his left foot Saturday at Duke's home game against Clemson, but league sources tell The Stein Line that Dallas feels fortunate that last week's MRI results on Flagg only revealed a left midfoot sprain," Stein reported. "It is still not known precisely how long the 19-year-old will be sidelined, but the Mavericks appear relieved that the injury was not more serious." While it's an encouraging update, Flagg might still miss some action when play resumes. Dallas will return to the court on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
February 17, 2026
Free-agent guard/forward
Alex Morales has signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic, while two-way center
Orlando Robinson has been waived. The 28-year-old has averaged 19.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.4 steals in 35.6 minutes across 18 G League appearances. Morales replaces Orlando Robinson on the two-way slot and provides wing depth behind
Jalen Suggs,
Desmond Bane, and
Franz Wagner. With Orlando's wing rotation already full, Morales looks more like depth for now than someone to target in standard leagues, unless injuries start opening minutes on the perimeter.
--Brian DailisanSource: Orlando Magic
February 17, 2026
The Orlando Magic released center
Orlando Robinson from his two-way contract to create space for wing
Alex Morales. Robinson, 25, played in four games this season and averaged 1.8 points and 1.0 rebounds in 6.2 minutes. With
Moritz Wagner healthy and
Wendell Carter Jr. entrenched as the starter, Robinson faced a limited path to rotation minutes. He is not expected to hold value in standard leagues and will likely return to the G League to continue his development.
--Brian DailisanSource: Orlando Magic
February 17, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Mike Conley finalized a deal with the team Tuesday, according to Michael Scotto of USA Today. The 38-year-old has averaged 4.4 points, 1.0 three, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 18.5 minutes over 44 games this season. He is expected to slot into a reserve role behind
Donte DiVincenzo, while
Ayo Dosunmu continues to handle second-unit playmaking duties. That role caps Conley's fantasy ceiling to deeper formats, with
Anthony Edwards and
Julius Randle driving the offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: Michael Scotto
February 17, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free-agent center
Mason Plumlee is signing a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said. The 35-year-old underwent right groin surgery in late December and was waived earlier this month after a trade from Charlotte to Oklahoma City. Plumlee appeared in 14 games with Charlotte this season, averaging 1.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes. With
Victor Wembanyama anchoring the frontcourt and
Luke Kornet and
Bismack Biyombo in reserve roles, Plumlee profiles as emergency depth. He can remain on waiver wires in standard formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 16, 2026
According to Derek Bodner, guard/forward
Tyrese Martin is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers once the team converts
Jabari Walker to a standard NBA deal. The 26-year-old averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.8 minutes across 37 games with the Nets earlier this season before being waived. Martin will fill an open two-way slot but joins a crowded backcourt featuring
Tyrese Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Quentin Grimes. He projects as G League depth and is not a standard-league option barring multiple injuries.
--Brian DailisanSource: Derek Bodner
February 16, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Washington Wizards are signing guard
Alondes Williams to a 10-day contract from their Capital City G-League affiliate. The 26-year-old earns a call-up from Capital City after averaging 20.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in the G League, highlighted by four 30-point efforts. With
Trae Young (knee) sidelined and the Wizards leaning into youth, Williams will compete with
Bub Carrington,
Tre Johnson, and
Will Riley for backcourt minutes. He is a watchlist name in deeper formats, but immediate standard-league value is unlikely without a clear rotation role.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 16, 2026
According to Jake Fischer, the Golden State Warriors are signing guard
Nate Williams to a two-way contract. The 27-year-old has averaged 17.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in the G League this season and will likely spend most of his time with the affiliate. With Jimmy Butler (knee) out for the season and
Stephen Curry (knee) working back from injury, Golden State adds wing insurance.
Moses Moody and
Brandin Podziemski remain the primary beneficiaries for minutes. For now, Williams looks like extra depth for the roster and isn't someone you need to consider in standard fantasy leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jake Fischer
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