March 20, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Sasser will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right hip soreness. He finished with two points and five assists across 14 minutes during Thursday's game. His absence should mean an uptick in playing time for
Daniss Jenkins,
Caris LeVert, and
Duncan Robinson. Jenkins is expected to play heavy minutes going forward with
Cade Cunningham (lung) sidelined indefinitely. He should be able to offer solid streaming value alongside LeVert and Robinson.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (personal) is out Friday against the Celtics after being added late to the injury report. The rookie has been logging steady minutes in a starting role, so his absence opens up wing opportunities.
Walter Clayton Jr. could see added run after posting four points, two rebounds, and four assists in 20 minutes off the bench last game.
Rayan Rupert could also enter the streaming mix in deeper leagues if he gets the start, while
Jaylen Wells may take on a bit more of the scoring load.
--Brian DailisanSource: gary washburn
March 20, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors have decided to hold out Post during the front end of this back-to-back set.
Al Horford (calf) is also sidelined, so the Warriors will rely on
Draymond Green and
Kristaps Porzingis at the center spot. Possibly,
Omer Yurtseven gets involved as well, but he's unlikely to play enough to warrant streaming. Post figures to return for Saturday's game, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) will play Friday against the Nets after briefly carrying a questionable tag. Towns continues to play at a high level, averaging 24.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games in 32.4 minutes. He remains a strong source of scoring and rebounding while providing out-of-position assists.
Mitchell Robinson should continue handling a smaller supporting role off the bench. Towns remains locked into lineups as a clear must-start during the fantasy playoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: James L. Edwards III
March 20, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Ziaire Williams (foot) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Williams will shake off the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with left foot soreness. The Nets are shorthanded right now, so Williams will likely be asked to play an expanded role. Over the last three games, Williams is averaging 7.0 points and 1.3 steals across 20.2 minutes per game. Williams isn't anything more than a low-end streaming option in deep leagues right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Ben Saraf (foot) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Saraf is back in the mix after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a foot issue. The rookie guard figures to resume his role as the backup point guard to
Nolan Traore. He has been playing better lately, with 10 points or more in four straight games. Saraf could be someone worth looking at as a streaming option in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ribs) will officially miss the rest of the 2025-2026 regular season, according to Dustin Dopriak. Zubac won't play again after suffering a fractured rib during Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man was acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Sadly, Zubac was only able to suit up in five games for the Pacers this season. The Pacers aren't playing for anything but lottery odds, so they'll give Zubac plenty of time to rest and recover.
Jay Huff should move into the starting five for the remainder of the season. Given the Pacers' injuries, Huff figures to play a significant role and should offer fantasy value in most formats.
--Andy WebbSource: Dustin Dopriak
March 20, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Nuggets and appears likely to miss another contest due to his lingering sprain. His continued absence should keep
Jakob Poeltl locked into steady frontcourt minutes after he produced 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes last game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 22 minutes and could be a deep-league streaming option for scoring.
Jamison Battle could also see rotation minutes, though most fantasy managers can look elsewhere during the playoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will sit out Friday's game against Houston for injury management on the first night of a back-to-back, though he could return Saturday against Golden State. His absence could mean a few extra minutes for
Zaccharie Risacher and
Corey Kispert, but neither is a trustworthy fantasy option during the playoffs. Risacher recently posted five points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 16 minutes, while Kispert added 10 points in 13 minutes.
Mouhamed Gueye could also enter the rotation but remains off the fantasy radar, with most usage staying with
Jalen Johnson and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is off the injury report and expected to return Friday against the Raptors after sitting out Wednesday for injury management on the second night of a back-to-back. He should slide right back into his usual frontcourt role, especially with
Peyton Watson (hamstring) still out.
Spencer Jones will likely move back to the bench once Gordon returns. Gordon should continue to offer steady rebounds and defensive production, though managers should still expect occasional rest games when Denver has back-to-back matchups.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain out Friday against Toronto as he continues recovering from a strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. His absence should continue to push
Aaron Gordon into a larger frontcourt role.
Spencer Jones and
Julian Strawther may also pick up extra minutes off the bench, though neither has been consistent enough to trust outside very deep leagues. Watson can stay on waiver wires for now until he shows he is healthy enough to earn back a steady spot in the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Gary Trent Jr. (adductor) will not return to Thursday's game against the Jazz after finishing with four points, one rebound, and one assist in 17 minutes. Trent had just returned from two straight DNP-CDs and remains outside the fantasy radar with Milwaukee tightening its rotation.
Ryan Rollins and
AJ Green continue to handle steady backcourt minutes, while
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) should maintain a large offensive role when active.
Cam Thomas remains a situational option when depth is thin, leaving little reason to roster Trent during the fantasy playoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: Milwaukee Bucks
March 20, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the 76ers after suffering a shoulder injury in the first half, adding to Sacramento's growing list of absences during the fantasy playoffs. Monk finished with four points, five assists, and one rebound in 16 minutes after recently returning from a four-game ankle absence.
Daeqwon Plowden could stay on the deep-league streaming radar after putting up 20 points with four three-pointers in 32 minutes as a starter.
Nique Clifford (hamstring) may also see added usage if healthy, while
Russell Westbrook and
DeMar DeRozan should continue handling most of the offensive workload.
--Brian DailisanSource: Sacramento Kings
March 20, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks and remains a strong shutdown candidate with the team prioritizing development down the stretch. His absence opens up minutes, but Utah's rotation has been unpredictable, making it tough to trust anyone outside deeper leagues.
Andersson Garcia finished with seven points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 48 minutes Wednesday and is worth a look for defensive stats.
Blake Hinson also chipped in 14 points with four three-pointers in 20 minutes and could be a scoring streamer.
Cody Williams and
Kyle Filipowski should continue seeing expanded roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: Ben Anderson
March 19, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Amir Coffey (ankle) will not return to Thursday's game against the Spurs after suffering a left ankle sprain, finishing with two assists and one rebound in six minutes. Coffey had just reentered the rotation due to multiple injuries but was unable to capitalize on the opportunity and does not carry fantasy value at this stage of the fantasy playoffs. His absence could help secure minutes for
Ryan Dunn and
Rasheer Fleming in deeper rotations, while
Devin Booker and
Jalen Green should continue handling the bulk of the offensive workload.
--Brian DailisanSource: Phoenix Suns
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