April 7, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. He will sit out due to right hamstring soreness, marking just his third absence of the season. With DeRozan sidelined,
Malik Monk and
Doug McDermott should see expanded roles, while
Daeqwon Plowden is expected to enter the starting lineup. Monk profiles as the top fantasy option given his increased usage.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will sit out due to foot injury management. With James,
Luka Doncic (hamstring),
Austin Reaves (oblique), and
Marcus Smart (ankle) all sidelined, significant minutes should be available for Bronny James,
Jarred Vanderbilt,
Rui Hachimura,
Luke Kennard, and
Jake LaRavia. Hachimura should handle the bulk of the scoring load, while Kennard and LaRavia profile as the strongest short-term streaming options.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
April 7, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's on the injury report due to thoracic and lumbar injury management, sitting out a fourth consecutive contest. With Nembhard out of the picture,
Quenton Jackson has enjoyed a stint as a starter and is expected to lead the backcourt again, especially with
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also unavailable. Jackson has averaged 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game since Nembhard departed the lineup.
Kam Jones and
Ethan Thompson also benefit from Nembhard's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Cameroonian star injured his left ankle on Friday night against Charlotte and could be done for the rest of the season. After Tuesday, the Pacers will have only three more games to go.
Jalen Slawson stepped into the first unit as Siakam's replacement on Sunday against Cleveland and is likely to maintain the spot after a productive outing. Across a team-high 33 minutes, Slawson had 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (illness) won't play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, missing a second consecutive game. The 21-year-old hasn't overcome an illness, which knocked him out of the lineup over the weekend.
Leonard Miller started in Buzelis' place on Sunday against Phoenix, grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds and scoring 17 points. He looks to be a solid option for fantasy managers again on Tuesday, especially given the matchup. In a starting role, Miller has averaged 12.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's juicy fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old is managing a left hamstring injury and won't be part of the Bulls' lineup for the third time in four games.
Collin Sexton (finger) is expected to make another start on Tuesday night. He has averaged 15.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in a starting role this season. Giddey's absence also raises the fantasy ceiling for
Tre Jones, who led the Bulls with 29 points in Sunday's 120-110 loss to Phoenix.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) won't suit up on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions play a back-to-back in Los Angeles, and Williams will be held out on Tuesday for hamstring injury management. He will likely be brought back into the lineup on Wednesday against the Clippers.
Ajay Mitchell and
Cason Wallace are the likeliest candidates to fill in for Williams in the first unit. Meanwhile,
Alex Caruso and
Aaron Wiggins may see an uptick in playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. A week ago, Edwards returned from a knee injury, but he has played in only two of Minnesota's four games. The four-time All-Star wasn't himself in these games and is now back on the shelf with the same right knee issue. It's a concerning situation for the Timberwolves, who haven't secured a postseason spot yet. With Edwards unavailable,
Mike Conley figures to get another start.
Ayo Dosunmu and
Bones Hyland will also carry additional fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama sustained a bruised rib during Monday's win over Philadelphia. He was injured early in the second quarter in a collision with
Paul George. Wembanyama returned to the game midway through the second frame, but he asked to be subbed out with 44.3 seconds left until halftime. The MVP candidate didn't play in the second half, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in 16 minutes. San Antonio will return to action on Wednesday night against Portland, and
Luke Kornet, who notched 10 points and three rebounds in 22 minutes on Monday, would have an expanded role if Wembanyama misses time.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) and forward
Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tyson will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a lingering toe injury, while Wade will be sidelined for a sixth straight game with an ankle issue. Both players remain without a clear timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Thomas Bryant is out for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant is set to miss tonight's action due to calf injury maintenance. The 28-year-old big man logged 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to left foot injury maintenance. The 30-year-old finished with four points, seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen missed Sunday's game against Indiana due to knee injury management. With several Cavs players set to miss tonight's action, Allen could see heavy frontcourt usage, making him a solid streaming option. The 27-year-old big man collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes of work on Thursday against Golden State.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) is available for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. He returns after missing Sunday's game against Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old big man to have a heavy workload tonight, as many of his Cavs teammates are slated to sit out. Mobley finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 32 minutes in his last outing during Thursday's 117-108 win over Golden State.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is slated to suit up Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Merrill is set to take the floor after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old guard to see extended minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities tonight with star guards
James Harden (personal) and
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out of action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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