March 2, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (neck) will not play Monday against the Warriors after the issue resurfaced on the second night of a back-to-back, per Justin Russo. Collins is averaging 19.6 usage in 27.7 minutes per game and leaves a meaningful frontcourt gap.
Darius Garland is set to make his team debut and could absorb a chunk of Collins' workload, while
Kawhi Leonard may see a slight usage bump.
Nicolas Batum logged 20 minutes with 9 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three triples Sunday, but he remains a low-ceiling deep-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Justin Russo
March 2, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is active for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The two-time MVP will return after missing 13 consecutive contests due to a right calf strain. Given the extended absence, he will likely operate under a minutes restriction during his first game back. Still, it shouldn't take long for Antetokounmpo to regain his usual form. In 30 appearances this season, he has averaged 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while shooting a career-best 39.5% from three-point range. Even with a capped workload on Monday, fantasy managers should expect his production to trend back towards an elite level in the coming games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Milwaukee Bucks
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Bucks after erupting for a career-best 27 points and 17 rebounds in Sunday's 114-98 win over Philadelphia. This is a scheduled breather.
Nikola Vucevic is expected to slide into the starting role after producing 11 points, 12 rebounds, three triples, and one block in 21 minutes last game, making him a strong short-term streamer in all formats.
Luka Garza could re-enter the rotation as the backup option. Queta is still worth holding in category leagues, but be ready for some ups and downs in his minutes and role from game to game.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is reportedly targeting a Friday return against Dallas, according to Bill Simmons, after missing the entire season with a torn Achilles. Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.5 triples across 72 games last season and would immediately reclaim a featured role if cleared. Tatum's usage should ramp quickly, cutting into
Sam Hauser's and
Baylor Scheierman's minutes while easing the burden on
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard. Managers should prepare to activate him, though efficiency and workload may fluctuate early.
--Brian DailisanSource: Bill Simmons
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) won't play on Monday versus the Rockets. The 22-year-old has appeared in the last three games, starting all of them. However, he's logged 22 minutes or less in each of those contests. The Wizards play four times this week, so there's a good chance he'll be back on the floor at some point. If
Anthony Gill (illness) can shake off the questionable tag, he'll likely get the start, giving him enhanced value on a four-game night. On the other hand, Washington will need to run smaller than usual if Gill can't suit up, with
Will Riley,
Jaden Hardy, and
Justin Champagnie in line for more action.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that free agent guard
Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Mavs waived the 28-year-old veteran guard on Friday after he was traded twice before the trade deadline. He is expected to provide his new team with backcourt support behind
Jamal Murray. Jones is averaging 3.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest across 56 games with Phoenix and Dallas so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 2, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (knee) will play on Monday versus Houston. The 2024 No. 24 overall pick missed two of the Wizards' last six games. While he'll be out there on Monday, he may get the night off on Tuesday in Orlando. George played well against the Rockets back in November, finishing that one with 16 points, nine assists, seven boards, two steals, and one block. Although it's hard to imagine he'll be as productive this time around, the upside is there.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Johnson is dealing with right ankle inflammation after he exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter and did not return due to the injury. With Johnson on the shelf,
Tim Hardaway Jr. becomes the most promising fantasy option after logging 36 minutes with 17 points and three triples on Sunday.
Bruce Brown could also qualify as a decent streaming option with added minutes on his plate for this evening's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (knee/quadriceps) is set to make his debut with his new team on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. The 27-year-old star guard has been out of action since Dec. 27 due to a right MCL sprain and a right quadriceps contusion. He sustained the injuries while still playing for the Hawks. Across 10 games this season, he has averaged 19.3 points, 8.9 assists, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest. Young will likely be on a minutes restriction in his debut, but once he gets fully acclimated and back to full strength, he should quickly reestablish himself as a high-end fantasy contributor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 2, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) won't suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Brown is feeling under the weather and will miss the back end of a back-to-back after posting 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 win over Philadelphia. With Brown on the shelf, the Celtics will likely turn to
Payton Pritchard to take on a heavier workload. Pitchard finished with seven points, five assists and three rebounds across 27 minutes in his last outing versus the Bucks on Feb. 2.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 2, 2026
Boston Celtics forward/center
Neemias Queta delivered 27 points, 17 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 win over the 76ers. Queta shot 10-for-14 from the field and continues to solidify his hold on the starting role. Over his last five games, he has averaged 13.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, flashing reliable interior production. With
Nikola Vucevic working off the bench, Queta profiles as a firm hold in standard leagues, while Vucevic shifts toward deeper-league value unless the rotation changes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Boston Celtics
March 2, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, ruling him out for at least the next five games. Curry has already missed 10 straight contests with what he described as an unpredictable right knee issue. His absence keeps the backcourt usage spread across
Brandin Podziemski,
De'Anthony Melton, and
Pat Spencer. Podziemski logged 30 minutes with nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists in the last game, while Melton added 10 points and four assists. Podziemski is the safest hold, Melton remains a mid-tier option, and Spencer is a deeper-league assist streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Anthony Slater
March 2, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, marking his fifth straight absence. Porzingis practiced Friday but will remain sidelined until at least Thursday against Houston. In his absence,
Draymond Green and
Al Horford continue to anchor the frontcourt. Horford logged 22 minutes with eight points, five rebounds, and two triples in the last game, while
Quinten Post added eight points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes. Horford is more of a fringe deep-league play at this stage, while Post remains a risky, speculative option best reserved for managers chasing rebounds in very deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 2, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. Johnson came in dealing with right ankle soreness, had trouble finding his rhythm, and now has little recovery time before the trip to Utah. If he sits,
Tim Hardaway Jr. becomes the most appealing fantasy option after logging 36 minutes with 17 points and three triples.
Bruce Brown added six points in 28 minutes and profiles as a deeper-league streamer, while
Jamal Murray and
Nikola Jokic could absorb added usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Koch
March 2, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) did not return to Sunday's game against the Thunder after sustaining a right-adductor contusion in the second quarter. Thompson finished with seven points and one assist in 14 minutes before being ruled out. His absence leaves second-unit wing minutes up for grabs, and A.J. Johnson stepped into a larger workload with 23 minutes, six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in the loss. If Thompson is sidelined, Johnson should get the first crack at those minutes, but he is still more of a gamble than a lock.
Max Christie should continue to handle steady minutes, while
Khris Middleton is the safer bet for consistent touches and secondary scoring if Dallas tightens the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
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