March 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old will miss his 18th consecutive game due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to return will come on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. However, there is still no clear timetable for his return, so a potential appearance tomorrow evening appears unlikely. Through 43 games this season, Mitchell is averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals across 26.3 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (thumb) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Claxton missed Sunday's 106-102 loss to Cleveland due to a right thumb sprain, but the injury won't keep him out of the lineup this evening. The 26-year-old is having a decent season, averaging 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. Claxton is still a dependable fantasy contributor, although he is expected to continue to see less playing time as
Day'Ron Sharpe has emerged as a solid frontcourt option for the Nets.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) will miss a second straight game after also not playing on Monday versus the Rockets. The 22-year-old has been effective when available while filling in for
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring), but will not be a fantasy option on Tuesday.
Anthony Gill (illness) will also miss a second straight game, leaving more work for the recently signed
Julian Reese, who played 28 minutes in his season debut on Monday, totaling two points, four rebounds, and three steals.
Will Riley and
Justin Champagnie will also likely get more usage in the frontcourt, where the Wizards will remain especially short-handed for the matchup with the Magic.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (elbow) was able to play through a knee contusion on Monday in the first game of his team's back-to-back, but he exited in the third quarter with an elbow sprain, which will keep him on the sidelines on Tuesday against Orlando. George has played very well when at full strength, but he has dealt with multiple injuries over the last several weeks. Without him on Tuesday,
Will Riley should continue to get plenty of opportunities, with
Tre Johnson and
Bilal Coulibaly also getting more chances to contribute on the wing in this tough road game in Orlando.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to probable on Tuesday afternoon and will likely return for this matchup against his former team. He has missed the last three games, and his return will be important for the Mavericks, who will likely be without
Cooper Flagg (foot, doubtful),
Naji Marshall (finger, out),
Marvin Bagley III (neck, out), and
Klay Thompson (adductor, doubtful). Washington could be one of the team's primary options on offense, along with
Max Christie, but Washington may need to ease back in after missing three games with the injury. He does have a very high ceiling in the potential revenge game, though, and his team will need him to carry as much work as possible.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Thompson suffered a right adductor contusion in Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City and left after only 15 minutes. He looks likely to miss Tuesday's game due to the injury, which would leave more minutes for
AJ Johnson and veteran
Khris Middleton. Johnson managed six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes on Sunday, and he has been one of the most active Mavericks lately as the team deals with multiple injuries in the starting lineup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) was a late addition to the team's injury report before Tuesday's game against the Nets with bilateral knee tendinitis. He is probable but will likely play through the pain this Tuesday, but he could have a reduced workload, especially if the game gets lopsided. Any addition this close to tip-off deserves watching closely, especially when the Heat are involved. If Wiggins misses time or has a lighter workload, Simone Fotecchio,
Jaime Jaquez Jr., and
Pelle Larsson could pick up more work and be solid contributors, especially since plenty of usage is already available with
Norman Powell (groin) also sidelined.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) was a late addition to the injury report and was downgraded to out on Tuesday, as his team starts their back-to-back set of games with a home game against the Spurs. Without Oubre, more minutes will likely be available for
Quentin Grimes and
Jabari Walker on the wings. With
Joel Embiid (oblique) also out,
Tyrese Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Dominick Barlow will carry more of the offense, while Grimes could end up a strong option for DFS and streaming usage on Tuesday night. When he has gotten big workloads in the past, Grimes has shown good upside.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (quadriceps) was probable for Tuesday's matchup but was downgraded to questionable before tipoff. He is trending in the wrong direction while dealing with his right quadriceps contusion, but he still has a chance to play through the issue against Washington. He missed Orlando's last game, and
Jalen Suggs returned to the lineup in his spot. If Black returns to action on Tuesday,
Tristan da Silva seems the most likely player to slide to the second unit. Black has had a very strong season, breaking through for 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 31 minutes per game. If he's forced to miss a second straight game, da Silva and
Jevon Carter would likely pick up more work in this favorable matchup against Washington.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's action against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Spanish big man is managing a right knee injury and hasn't played since January, missing 16 of the last 18 games.
GG Jackson II and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper have benefited from the Grizzlies' lack of depth in the frontcourt. Aldama's return could affect the playing time of both players, though it looks almost certain he will play with a minutes restriction initially after missing so much time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old rookie could return to the lineup after missing seven games with a right knee injury. Despite battling some consistency issues, Coward has had a good rookie campaign, averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists across 26.3 minutes of play. If Coward is cleared for action, there could be fewer minutes available to
Walter Clayton Jr. and
Rayan Rupert.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ty Jerome (thigh) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 28-year-old is battling a left thigh contusion. Jerome has averaged 19.6 points and 5.6 assists in 21.0 minutes per game since making his season debut in late January. His absence has left a significant hole in the Grizzlies' offense.
Scotty Pippen Jr. has made back-to-back starts since Jerome left the lineup, averaging 15.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Cam Spencer and
Javon Small have also taken on larger roles without Jerome.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. During Saturday's win over Houston, Mitchell reinjured his left shoulder, which had bothered him in January. He missed eight games due to the injury. Fortunately, the issue appears less severe than before, and Mitchell was able to practice on Monday. This could be a sign that he will be ready to go on Tuesday night. If Mitchell isn't available,
Kasparas Jakucionis could start in his place. The Lithuanian rookie has averaged 6.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Last week, Powell was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right groin strain and labeled week-to-week, so it could take a while before the first-year All-Star returns to action. With Powell unavailable,
Tyler Herro made his way back to the first unit on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, scoring 18 points and dishing out three assists.
Pelle Larsson and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. also benefit from Powell's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (quadriceps) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. He is dealing with a right quadriceps contusion, but it looks like Black's absence will be limited to one game. Black's return will likely bump
Tristan da Silva to the second unit. Coming off the bench, da Silva has averaged 7.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game this season, notably less than his production as a starter. However, Washington allows the second-most bench points in the league, which may help da Silva maintain his recent momentum.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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