January 14, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be the NBA's first-ever regular-season game in Germany. Wagner has missed more than a month due to an ankle injury, so he will likely be under a minute restriction on Thursday. However, it will be great to see him back. Wagner's return will reduce playing time for
Noah Penda and
Tristan da Silva and shift the offensive dynamics.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. During Wade's absence,
Sam Merrill has moved back to the first unit, sinking eight triples over the last two games while averaging 17.0 points.
Nae'Qwan Tomlin,
Jaylon Tyson, and
De'Andre Hunter have seen more minutes off the bench. Merrill's form faces a stern test on Wednesday night, as Philadelphia has limited opponents to 33.5 percent three-point shooting, the second-lowest percentage in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) won't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. He hurt his right hip on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers and won't be available for a second consecutive game. Due to
RJ Barrett's (ankle) absence, Walter started on Sunday. After he joined Barrett in the infirmary,
Jamal Shead maintained a starting role in Monday's rematch against Philadelphia, but he had a disappointing evening with three points, one rebound, six assists, and two steals. Shead will probably remain in the first unit on Wednesday, and he will be in a good spot for a bounce-back performance.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) may skip Wednesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers, as he is considered questionable for the game. Mamukelashvili has picked up an illness bug, putting him at risk of missing his second game of the season. In recent weeks, Mamukelashvili has had a larger role in the rotation due to
Jakob Poeltl's (back) absence. The 26-year-old has averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 23.8 minutes per game in January. If Mamukelashvili doesn't shake off his illness by game time,
Jonathan Mogbo and
Jamison Battle could see more action. Current starting center
Collin Murray-Boyles will probably also soak up some of his minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to illness.
Ryan Nembhard and
Jaden Hardy have additional fantasy value with Williams on the shelf. Dallas has given both players a look in the starting unit, with Hardy starting the most recent game. He amassed 14 points and two rebounds in a 113-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Nembhard contributed nine points and eight assists off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) will take another night off on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Love has seen limited action recently, appearing in just six of Utah's previous 12 games due to regular rest. With Love out of the lineup,
Kyle Filipowski has a chance to play more, but he has been unproductive on most nights over the last several weeks. In January, Filipowski has been limited to 6.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Love's absence could also help
Kyle Anderson back into the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. The Serbian veteran has been managing a left hamstring injury since late December and doesn't have a set timeline for his return. With
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) also out of the lineup,
Jordan Miller and
Kobe Sanders have landed significant roles in the rotation. Both players have had some standout performances, but they lack consistency, making them risky fantasy choices.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter. He injured his left shoulder when he ran into a screen. Mitchell had nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 19 minutes. As a result of Mitchell's early exit,
Pelle Larsson logged nearly 30 minutes off the bench. However, he didn't make a significant impact and had only two points. Mitchell was ruled out with a shoulder contusion, which doesn't sound like a bad injury, but his status is worth monitoring. Miami will be back in action on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.
--Taavi PailkSource: Miami Heat
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (groin) will play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers conclude a back-to-back with this matchup, and it was initially uncertain if Doncic would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Ahead of tip-off, the Lakers have upgraded Doncic's status to available. Doncic eased his way to 42 points on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings and has averaged 34.0 points for the month. Additionally, he has notched 7.2 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in January.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Max Christie (illness) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Christie is battling an illness and may be absent from the Mavericks' lineup for the first time since Dec. 22. The 22-year-old has made eight straight starts, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over that span. If Christie can't play in Wednesday's game, we may see
Klay Thompson join the starting lineup. At the same time,
Jaden Hardy could also have a larger role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary forward, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, has started 2026 strongly, posting 27.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday,
Naji Marshall will continue to have additional fantasy value. He has been a starter in each of the last four games, averaging 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets point guard
Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have
Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for
Drake Powell,
Nolan Traore, and
Tyrese Martin. Powell started in Demin's spot on Monday and is poised to return to the second unit on Wednesday night. Demin could do significant damage against the Pelicans, who give up the second-most assists to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. As a microwave scorer, Thomas has a very attractive fantasy matchup on Wednesday, as New Orleans owns the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie
Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular starter at center, producing some really exciting performances. Across January, Murray-Boyles has averaged 10.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 2.0 steals in 30.2 minutes. On Wednesday, Murray-Boyles may have an even larger workload, with
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) listed as questionable on the injury report.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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