January 25, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Detroit after being a late addition to the injury report with lower-back soreness. His status is a key swing factor for Sacramento's rotation. If LaVine sits,
Malik Monk would be in line for a sizable usage bump after averaging 18.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds over his last four games while shooting 54.0 percent from the field.
Dennis Schroder would also see expanded minutes, but remains a volatile, matchup-driven option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) and guard
De'Anthony Melton (rest) are both questionable for Sunday's rescheduled matchup in Minnesota, with the Warriors now staring at a Sunday-Monday back-to-back. Curry logged 38 points in his last outing, but could get a maintenance day with knee soreness lingering, while Melton may also be managed after heavy recent usage. Any absence would open extra ball-handling and wing minutes for
Brandin Podziemski,
Pat Spencer,
Gary Payton II, and
Will Richard, with Podziemski offering the safest short-term fantasy floor if rotations thin.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday while managing soreness in both ankles. Given how thin Denver is up front, his status has clear fantasy implications.
Zeke Nnaji would be the primary beneficiary if Watson remains out after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee.
Julian Strawther would likely stay in the starting group but remains a fringe option, while
Spencer Jones offers volatile, minutes-driven appeal. Watson's outlook is shaky as Denver continues to deal with multiple injuries.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday following a brief return from an extended absence. His status bears close watching, as another scratch would suggest ongoing management rather than routine rest. If Valanciunas sits,
Zeke Nnaji would step in as the primary frontcourt fill-in after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee, making him a viable short-term streamer.
DaRon Holmes II could also re-enter the rotation in a limited role. Valanciunas carries a clear risk for fantasy managers, while Nnaji is best viewed as a situational play tied to matchups and minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Memphis as he manages right hamstring and left hip inflammation. A potential absence would again thin Denver's backcourt and open short-term fantasy value.
Jalen Pickett has stepped into a larger role with
Christian Braun (ankle) already sidelined and would see another bump if Murray sits. Pickett logged 13 points, seven assists, and one steal in 34 minutes last time out, giving him short-term value for assists with some scoring help.
Bruce Brown's role would remain steady, while Murray still carries a clear risk of unavailability.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento after returning Friday from a brief absence. The designation appears precautionary, and he is expected to handle his normal workload if cleared. Cunningham logged 12 points, eight assists, two steals, and one rebound in 38 minutes in his return, a reminder that his usage remains secure despite a recent dip in scoring efficiency. If active, Cunningham's presence pushes
Daniss Jenkins back into a limited bench role after the rookie posted 17 points, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 26 minutes as a spot starter.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (adductor) is available for Sunday's game against New Orleans, officially ending a 13-game absence tied to a strained left adductor. His minutes are expected to be monitored in his first action since late December, adding some short-term risk. Vassell has averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 31.9 minutes this season when healthy. His return reshapes the wing rotation and likely trims
Julian Champagnie's role after the hot-shooting forward averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 4.0 three-pointers over his last five games.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
January 25, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (ankle) is trending toward a return after taking part in a scrimmage Saturday. He still needs to clear another full-contact practice before being available. His earliest chance to suit up comes Monday in Chicago, with optimism that he rejoins the lineup at some point on the road trip. Reaves' eventual return reshapes the backcourt rotation, trimming the short-term fantasy appeal of
Marcus Smart, who has averaged 14.2 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 28.6 minutes over his last five starts. Smart shifts back to a secondary role once Reaves is active.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
January 25, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup with Memphis, marking his ninth straight absence and leaving his return timeline unclear. His continued unavailability has kept
Jalen Pickett in the starting lineup, where the young guard has focused more on facilitating than scoring. Pickett has averaged 7.8 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 29.8 minutes over his last five starts, making him a low-ceiling helper. His fantasy outlook improves if
Jamal Murray (hamstring) sits, while Braun remains a deep-league stash.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) will sit out Sunday against Denver, marking his third straight absence and keeping his status uncertain for Monday in Houston. His continued absence has opened steady frontcourt minutes, with
Jock Landale capitalizing as the primary beneficiary. Landale delivered 24 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 32 minutes on Friday and has remained productive with expanded usage.
GG Jackson II,
Vince Williams Jr., and
John Konchar continue to absorb secondary minutes, though their fantasy value stays matchup dependent.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) will miss Sunday's game against Toronto, while guard/forward
Alex Caruso (adductor) also remains sidelined. Mitchell's second straight absence and Caruso's continued inactivity thin Oklahoma City's perimeter rotation and push minutes to secondary options.
Cason Wallace has offered the safest fantasy floor, posting 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals in 30 minutes in his last start.
Luguentz Dort continues to log heavy minutes but brings volatile scoring, while
Isaiah Joe profiles as a streaky deep-league streamer tied to shooting efficiency.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will remain sidelined Sunday against Toronto, extending his absence to 15 straight games with no firm return date. His continued absence keeps the Thunder thin up front and creates situational fantasy openings.
Kenrich Williams has flashed usefulness when his minutes climb, posting 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 28 minutes last time out, but his production has come in a limited sample and remains volatile.
Jaylin Williams continues to fill a rotation role, offering rebounds, passing, and the occasional block with modest scoring. Both remain fringe fantasy options, offering value only in favorable matchups or expanded roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 25, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) will not play Sunday against Miami after exiting Friday's loss on crutches, and the situation carries multi-game risk. His absence funnels fantasy value to the backcourt.
Grayson Allen has been steady, averaging 19.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over his last five games with strong three-point volume.
Collin Gillespie has also delivered, posting 15.8 points and 5.0 assists in that span while logging starter minutes.
Jordan Goodwin remains a deeper-league option, but his production has swung night to night. Booker should be treated as doubtful for Tuesday.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 24, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will play on Saturday against Miami. He popped up on the injury report because of an illness, carrying a questionable tag. Nurkic has amassed two-straight triple-doubles, most recently finishing with 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 boards in Thursday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. While it's hard to imagine he'll maintain that same level of production, he has an excellent chance to continue exceeding his usual fantasy expectations in a projected high-scoring contest. With Nurkic on the floor, it should mean less work for
Kyle Filipowski.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 24, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Nolan Traore (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Clippers. The rookie had a career-high 21 points in Friday's double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. With
Cam Thomas (ankle) ruled out, Traore would have been in line for more action, especially since he had double-digit scoring performances in three of his last four appearances. While that may still be the case once he's healthy to return,
Ziaire Williams and
Tyrese Martin are now the favorites to receive additional scoring opportunities versus Los Angeles.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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