February 2, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) will remain out Monday against Minnesota as he continues to recover from left big toe surgery performed in October. Pippen has yet to make his season debut, though recent work with the team's G League affiliate suggests a return may be approaching. His continued absence has solidified
Ty Jerome's role, and Jerome posted 20 points, six assists, and one steal in 20 minutes last game while shooting 50 percent from the field. Based on his production profile from last season, Jerome should stay rostered when his role is secure.
Cam Spencer is one to monitor as the rotation settles, while
Jaylen Wells remains fringe.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 2, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
De'Andre Hunter (traded) is expected to practice Tuesday and could make his team debut Wednesday against Memphis after arriving from Cleveland in a multi-team deal. Hunter offers immediate scoring and spacing after averaging 13.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes this season. His short-term fantasy outlook improves if
Keegan Murray (ankle) remains out, though Hunter still faces competition from
DeMar DeRozan,
Nique Clifford, and
Precious Achiuwa. Hunter profiles as a deeper-league scoring and threes streamer, with capped upside in a crowded rotation that could shift again with more trades possible.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chris Biderman
February 2, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Keon Ellis (traded) is expected to meet the team in Los Angeles and could be available Wednesday against the Clippers alongside fellow newcomer
Dennis Schroder. Both guards arrived from Sacramento in a multi-team deal and step into a crowded backcourt rotation. Schroder brings on-ball creation after averaging 12.8 points and 5.3 assists this season, while Ellis profiles as a defensive wing who averaged 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in limited minutes. If
Darius Garland (toe) remains out, Schroder has short-term assist-streamer appeal, while Ellis is a deep-league steals option.
Donovan Mitchell,
Jaylon Tyson, and
Sam Merrill still anchor the minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chris Fedor
February 1, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The former MVP appears to have put his knee issues behind him for now and is currently on the injury report with a right ankle injury. However, he is expected to play in the first game of a back-to-back. Embiid just had a 40-point double-double against New Orleans and will be difficult to contain for a tired Clippers team coming off Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) won't be available on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Brown hasn't played since early January, but the doubtful tag suggests he is making progress and could be ready for his comeback soon. Denver's next game is Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. In the meantime,
Jalen Pickett and
Julian Strawther will remain more active in the rotation, but they are unreliable for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hip, hamstring) will play on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray has been a regular on the injury report with various health issues this season, but he rarely misses time. Following
Nikola Jokic's return to the lineup on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Murray took a secondary role on offense, yet he still had a good outing. In 36 minutes, Murray scored an efficient 20 points and had nine assists with four rebounds and one steal. While the opposition will be tougher, it wouldn't be surprising to see Murray put up similar numbers on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (knee) is ready to face
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Denver has upgraded Jokic's status from probable to available. This will be Jokic's second game since returning from a knee injury. The three-time MVP was limited to 25 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, but he still did a lot of damage. Jokic finished the game with 31 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Craig Porter Jr. (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Sunday night's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed Friday's loss to the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left knee.
Lonzo Ball had a larger workload on Friday and will likely see less action against the Suns. Porter Jr. doesn't have a lot to offer to fantasy teams, averaging 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 17.6 minutes per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes will be back in the first unit on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. After starting all 47 games this season, Barnes dropped to the bench on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets, giving up his spot to
Devin Vassell. On Sunday, the Spurs will be without
Stephon Castle (adductor), allowing both Barnes and Vassell to start. Barnes had 11 points in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, but he struggled throughout January and isn't a great fantasy option at the moment.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Antonio Spurs
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports. Despite dealing with a sore left calf, Wembanyama has shaken off a questionable tag. The French star will look to produce a bounce-back performance following a quiet outing in Saturday's loss to Charlotte. Across 31 minutes, Wembanyama managed only 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. After swatting away nine shots over his previous two outings, Wembanyama didn't register a single block against the Hornets.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
February 1, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Blake Wesley (foot) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been out of action since undergoing right foot surgery in early November. Before landing on the shelf, Wesley contributed 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals across 16.3 minutes per game. He will look to re-establish himself in the rotation, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect an immediate impact from Wesley.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
February 1, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) has been cleared to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Lately, Williams III has played in every other game, but he will make a second consecutive appearance on Sunday. In Friday's heavy loss to the New York Knicks, Williams III notched four points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals in 20 minutes. He will have a similar workload on Sunday behind starting center
Donovan Clingan.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
February 1, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Kobe Sanders will join the starting five for Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers needed to switch things up, with
James Harden (personal) out of the lineup. Sanders has made eight starts during his rookie campaign, averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. While he has been fairly mediocre in a starting role, Sanders' efforts in the first unit include a 20-point performance against the Golden State Warriors a month ago.
--Taavi PailkSource: Los Angeles Clippers
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (adductor) won't take the court for the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. This was expected after the team initially listed Castle as questionable for the game. With Castle out,
Dylan Harper could receive a nice chunk of extra playing time against the Magic, who have had trouble containing guards this season. After a quiet spell, Harper has tallied 36 points across the last two games and was his team's top scorer in Saturday's loss to Charlotte.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
February 1, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Josh Green (thumb) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is expected to play despite nursing a right thumb sprain. Green has made little impact in Charlotte this season, averaging 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 15.9 minutes per game. He has finished two of his last three appearances scoreless and hasn't contributed anything defensively during this stretch either.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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