January 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will miss a fourth straight game on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, but his return to action appears to be near. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports. Jones has played in only one of the last 11 games and is trying to return from a right ankle sprain. His next chance for a comeback will be on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Without Jones,
Bryce McGowens and
Micah Peavy are in a position to receive more minutes, although neither has delivered noteworthy fantasy performances recently.
--Taavi PailkSource: Rod Walker
January 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Saddiq Bey (hip) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. He has previously carried a doubtful tag due to a hip injury sustained on Dec. 31. The ailment has kept Bey sidelined for six games, disrupting a good comeback campaign. Bey is among New Orleans' leading scorers, averaging 15.1 points per game. His absence has allowed
Bryce McGowens to become a member of the first unit, but his efforts have been mostly disappointing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, sitting out a second consecutive game. Eason sprained his right ankle in Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. In his absence,
Aaron Holiday received the starting nod on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, Holiday didn't capitalize on the opportunity, recording only three points, one rebound, four assists, and one steal. It's unclear whether Holiday will maintain the starting position on Tuesday. Houston will also be without
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), narrowing the lineup options for head coach Ime Udoka.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) is considered questionable for a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The French forward is dealing with a bone contusion in his left knee and has already missed two games.
Vit Krejci has been a starter in the two games Risacher has sat out, but he hasn't provided much for fantasy managers. Newly arrived
CJ McCollum and
Corey Kispert are also helping to fill the void left by Risacher, along with
Luke Kennard (neck). The latter had an impressive 22-point outing off the bench in Sunday's win over the Golden State Warriors, but Atlanta has listed Kennard as questionable for Tuesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran is dealing with left Achilles tendinitis and has made just three appearances in 2026. As a result of Porzingis's absence,
Mouhamed Gueye has had a regular role in the rotation, though his performances have been inconsistent. There's also a chance for
Asa Newell (quadriceps) to see more playing time, but he must shed a questionable tag for that to happen on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (adductor) will miss an eighth straight game on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday that Vassell's rehab is going well, but there isn't a timetable for his return.
Julian Champagnie will continue to start in Vassell's absence. He has posted three double-doubles over the past seven games, averaging 17.9 points and 9.1 rebounds. However, Champagnie has struggled mightily on offense against the Thunder this season, averaging only 2.3 points per game across three meetings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will be out for a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The big man continues to nurse a right soleus strain, leaving the defending champions without their starting center.
Chet Holmgren has slid to the five position, with
Cason Wallace and
Aaron Wiggins sharing starts during Hartenstein's absence.
Jaylin Williams returned to the lineup in Sunday's win over the Miami Heat, helping ease some of the load on Holmgren. The Thunder centers have a difficult matchup on Tuesday against
Victor Wembanyama.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former Pacer is dealing with an illness and might have to skip his first game of the season. Turner has had a quiet debut campaign in Milwaukee, averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. With him out,
Jericho Sims is likely to start at center, while
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma could play larger roles on Tuesday night. The Bucks' bigs could shine in the matchup, as Minnesota will be without
Rudy Gobert (suspension).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) has been listed as out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Braun appears to have suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury. Prior to Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, the team initially listed Braun as probable on the injury report, but he ultimately missed the game. Unfortunately, Braun must now sit out a second consecutive matchup. In Braun's absence, the Nuggets will lean more on
Tim Hardaway Jr. and
Bruce Brown.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is expected to remain in the lineup for a fourth consecutive appearance. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Gordon logged 32 minutes in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists. It's an encouraging sign that he is nearing 100 percent. However, Gordon's workload may again be limited against New Orleans, as it's the first game of a back-to-back.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the New Orleans Pelicans. He's battling an illness and an ankle issue, and the team has ruled Murray out for back-to-back games after initially listing him as questionable.
Jalen Pickett has seen an increased workload lately due to Murray's ongoing health issues, averaging 14.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over the last four games. If Murray sits again on Tuesday, Pickett will be an attractive fantasy target with a favorable matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) won't play on Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. The Bulls begin a back-to-back, and White will miss the first game to manage a right calf injury.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) isn't ready to return either, meaning the trio of
Tre Jones,
Ayo Dosunmu, and
Kevin Huerter will continue to feature more prominently in the rotation. Due to the Rockets' recent struggles, this looks like an attractive fantasy matchup for the Bulls.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. He was only a limited participant in Monday's practice. However, Giddey's return to the lineup could be near, as the team plans to re-evaluate him this week. In the meantime,
Tre Jones will continue to work as Chicago's primary playmaker. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.8 points and 7.7 assists per game since taking over the starting point guard position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (back) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. He's experiencing soreness in his lower back and may be absent for a second consecutive game.
Pelle Larsson filled in for Powell in the first unit on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, registering 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. He will presumably roll with the starters again on Tuesday if Powell doesn't return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran appears to be making progress in his attempt to return from an Achilles problem. Still, the doubtful tag suggests Grant will sit out his 14th consecutive game on Tuesday.
Sidy Cissoko is poised to maintain a more prominent role against Golden State, especially with
Deni Avdija (back) out of the lineup for this one.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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