February 25, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (ankle) was injured late in Tuesday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. He appeared to have sprained his left ankle, limping off the court with a little over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Washington scored an efficient 13 points and tallied four rebounds, two assists, and one block. Dallas also lost
Khris Middleton (shoulder) during Tuesday's contest. As a result, the rotation could have a very different look on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings.
Caleb Martin may get a chance to start, with
Klay Thompson potentially more involved as well.
--Taavi PailkSource: The Dallas Morning News
February 25, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) was injured late during Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. The two-time All-Star sustained a right quadriceps contusion, leaving him questionable for Wednesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. On Tuesday, Barnes was back in action after missing one game for personal reasons. He struggled on the offensive end but made a huge impact defensively. In 32 minutes, Barnes amassed 15 points, three rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and four blocks. Ja'Kobe Walter, who tallied 17 points in Tuesday's loss, was Barnes' replacement in the first unit on Sunday against Milwaukee and could run with the starters again on Wednesday night if Barnes can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Josh Lewenberg
February 25, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson suffered a left hip flexor injury in Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. He played only six minutes, finishing with five points, three rebounds, and two steals. Johnson's early exit gave
Jonathan Kuminga a chance to shine. He had 27 points in 24 minutes during his Hawks debut.
Zaccharie Risacher also benefits from Johnson's absence. The French sophomore went close to a double-double on Tuesday night. It's unclear whether Johnson can suit up on Thursday when the Hawks have a rematch against Washington.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 24, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (back) will play on Tuesday versus Toronto. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double with three blocks in Saturday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He popped up on the injury report due to back spasms. Fortunately, Holmgren will suit up for a Thunder team that is still without
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and
Jalen Williams (hamstring). As such, fantasy managers can expect increased involvement from Holmgren on both ends of the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fracture after re-aggravating an injury he initially suffered during training camp. Surgery is not planned, and he will return once the pain subsides, but no timetable has been set. His absence opens backcourt minutes for
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham. Jones posted eight points and three assists in 23 minutes last game and offers the highest upside if his workload increases. Dillingham and Sexton remain volatile fringe options, while
Josh Giddey should handle more on-ball duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Gottlieb
February 24, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to head coach Steve Kerr, Green won't have any workload limitations during this game. This is good news after Green was unable to play during Sunday's game due to a back issue. Fellow big man
Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out, so Green could see an uptick in playing time and overall fantasy value. Fantasy managers can safely get Green back in their fantasy lineups ahead of tip-off on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Joseph Dycus
February 24, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) will remain under a minutes limit during Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The Cavs have been cautious with Mobley since he missed seven games due to a left calf strain. On Sunday, Mobley finished with 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes of action. The expectation is that Mobley will see a bump in playing time, but he will still be monitored. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should be comfortable getting Mobley active in their lineups. The 24-year-old won't be a great DFS option given his limitations at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: Stefan Bondy
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Milwaukee after missing one game due to an illness. Mitchell has averaged 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 triples over his last five appearances while logging steady minutes in the backcourt rotation. His return likely pushes rookie
Kasparas Jakucionis back to a reserve role after Jakucionis produced 12 points, five assists, and two triples in 23 minutes during his recent start. Mitchell profiles as a deep-league assists streamer, while Jakucionis loses short-term appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available to suit up against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Gafford will play in his 12th straight game despite dealing with a right ankle injury. The 27-year-old has been on a solid run recently, averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 24.1 minutes across 10 consecutive starts, making him a viable streaming option for tonight's clash in Brooklyn.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is officially active ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Murray will make his season debut on Tuesday after missing over a year due to an Achilles injury. The expectation is that Murray is going to have an extremely limited workload right now. His role will likely be too minimal to make him a consistent fantasy option at the moment, but he's a great stash. Once he's back to full speed, Murray could potentially be a league winner, so stash him where he's available.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana after sitting out five straight games due to right knee injury management and shin soreness. When active, Embiid has been dominant, averaging 33.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 triples, and 1.2 blocks across his last five outings. His return pushes
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona back into limited reserve roles. Embiid remains an automatic start in all formats, while Drummond and Bona lose streaming appeal with minutes set to shrink.
--Brian DailisanSource: Philadelphia 76ers
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Kam Jones (back) is available for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia after being listed as probable earlier in the day. The rookie guard remains in the starting mix even with
Andrew Nembhard and
T.J. McConnell active. Jones logged 10 points, three assists, and two triples in 31 minutes last game and previously posted four points, five rebounds, and 11 assists in 39 minutes. He profiles as a deeper-league assists streamer, though backcourt health caps his ceiling. Nembhard remains the safer standard-league play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His absence from the rotation won't impact too much, given he's only playing minutes in the teens right now.
Pelle Larsson and
Simone Fontecchio should see increased playing time with Jovic out once again. Larsson is the more appealing fantasy option between the two players.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
According to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620, Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula. A strained left calf had already sidelined Sharpe since early February, and this latest setback could push his return timetable into April. In his absence,
Scoot Henderson and
Vit Krejci could see expanded roles, potentially boosting their fantasy value.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Sean Highkin
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (wrist) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia, while forward/center
Micah Potter (ankle) is available and expected to see a larger role. Siakam recently returned from a hamstring issue but aggravated his wrist after a collision on Sunday, forcing him back to the sideline. Potter has averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.8 triples over his last five games in 26.2 minutes, making him a viable streamer.
Kobe Brown added 15 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes last game and profiles as a deeper-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
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