February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guards
Josh Giddey and
Tre Jones will be on minute restrictions for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Giddey recently returned from an eight-game absence and posted 27 points, six rebounds, and three assists with five 3-pointers in 27 minutes in the last loss to Detroit. Jones added seven points and six assists in 26 minutes. With both capped,
Collin Sexton and
Rob Dillingham could see modest bumps off the bench. Giddey remains a must-start, but slight workload limits introduce mild risk in weekly formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Stefan Bondy
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nick Richards (foot) will play Sunday against the Knicks. Richards remains the primary backup to
Jalen Smith, who continues to operate under a minutes restriction, keeping the door open for a steady second-unit run. Through five appearances with Chicago, Richards has averaged 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19.0 minutes. He logged five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes during the last loss to Detroit. Richards is a fringe, risk-leaning option in standard leagues, but deeper formats can target his block upside while Smith's workload is monitored.
--Brian DailisanSource: K.C. Johnson
February 22, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is available, while guard/forward
Grayson Allen (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Portland. Green logged 37 minutes in his last appearance, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers, and he should again anchor the offense with
Devin Booker (hip),
Dillon Brooks (hand), and
Jordan Goodwin (calf) sidelined. Green's 29.5 usage rate keeps him locked into must-start territory. Allen's absence solidifies minutes for
Royce O'Neale and
Collin Gillespie, though Green remains the primary fantasy beneficiary.
--Brian DailisanSource: Duane Rankin
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in Houston after missing seven of the last eight contests. The second-year guard averages 30.0 minutes with a team-high 29.2 usage rate, so his potential return would reshape the backcourt rotation.
Isaiah Collier capitalized in the last outing with 24 points, five rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 25 minutes, making him a strong add if George remains sidelined. If George plays, Collier likely shifts back to the second unit, while
Ace Bailey and
Lauri Markkanen maintain steady offensive roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, marking his first absence of the season. With
Rudy Gobert also sidelined due to suspension,
Joan Beringer is set to start at center, creating short-term streaming appeal in deeper formats. Beringer logged four minutes with two points and two blocks in his last appearance, but an expanded run could translate to boards and defensive stats.
Julius Randle and
Anthony Edwards should absorb more frontcourt usage, while
Ayo Dosunmu may see added offensive responsibility with the rotation thinned.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) is probable for Monday's game against Houston after sitting out the previous two contests. In his last five appearances, the seven-footer has averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, maintaining a steady scoring role when active. His return would likely trim minutes for
Cody Williams, who logged 38 minutes with five points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in the last game.
Brice Sensabaugh also stands to lose touches after posting nine points and four rebounds in 19 minutes. Markkanen remains a must-start in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (nose) will miss Monday's game against Houston, extending his absence to three straight contests. The veteran big has averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes this season, but his continued absence keeps the frontcourt condensed for fantasy managers.
Kyle Filipowski started in the last outing and logged 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes, making him a strong add. With Utah potentially shifting into development mode, Filipowski is trending toward long-term hold value.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 25.6 points and 7.6 assists. He's also stayed relatively healthy, appearing in Denver's previous 11 contests. With that said, Murray has played well against Golden State during the campaign (two games), amassing 24.0 points, 9.0 dimes, and 54.5% shooting from behind the arc.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) won't play on Sunday against the Knicks. Simons had four points and two rebounds in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, he lasted only 13 minutes before exiting due to a sprained left wrist. With
Jaden Ivey (knee) also ruled out,
Collin Sexton should see more action. The same can be said for
Rob Dillingham, with the 21-year-old amassing two points in eight minutes versus the Pistons. With that said, it's logical to assume Dillingham will be more productive, although he's still tough to trust in any fantasy format.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play on Sunday in Chicago. He logged six points and four rebounds in Saturday's two-point win over the Houston Rockets. However, as has been the norm, Robinson won't suit up for the second game of the back-to-back.
Ariel Hukporti should see more action, with the 23-year-old amassing seven points, five boards, and one block in the most recent contest when Robinson wasn't available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) will return for Sunday's meeting with Toronto after missing the last two contests.
Jericho Sims has been rolling with the starters of late, most recently amassing four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 19 minutes in the recent win over the New Orleans Pelicans. As far as Turner is concerned, he hasn't looked the same since arriving in Milwaukee, averaging 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Although his decreased production has been frustrating for managers, he still does enough to warrant starting fantasy consideration whenever he's on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Eric Nehm
February 22, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday versus Denver. He was listed as probable on the injury report for left Achilles injury management. However, the veteran woke up early on Sunday and was feeling "pretty sick." Porzingis has appeared in only one game for the Dubs since being acquired ahead of the deadline, amassing 12 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the loss to Boston on Thursday. It's unknown if he'll be available for the Warriors' upcoming two-game road trip. In the meantime,
Al Horford may take on more minutes after finishing with five points, eight boards, four assists, and one block against the Celtics.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Anthony Slater
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) will not return to Saturday's game against Detroit after injuring his left wrist in the second quarter. He finished with 4 points on 2-of-6 shooting and two rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench, and his availability for Sunday against New York is now in question. If Simons sits,
Tre Jones and
Collin Sexton would be in line for expanded roles, especially if
Josh Giddey is rested on the back end of the back-to-back. Jones posted seven points and six assists in 26 minutes Saturday, while Sexton's production remains scoring-dependent. Jones is the steadier short-term add for assists and steals.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chicago Bulls
February 22, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Denver and is expected to come off the bench again with increased minutes. The 30-year-old made his team debut Thursday, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting, two threes, one rebound, one assist, and one block in 17 minutes. If his minutes tick up, he becomes even more secure in standard leagues, especially with
Stephen Curry (knee) out. There's obvious injury risk baked in with Porzingis, so he comes with volatility, but a 29.0 percent usage rate shows the upside is real when he's on the floor.
Draymond Green and
Al Horford could see slight role shifts as the rotation settles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) remains out for Sunday's game against Phoenix, marking his sixth consecutive absence as the team continues to err on the side of caution. The backcourt minutes are still up in the air.
Vit Krejci scored 11 points with two threes in 17 minutes last game,
Matisse Thybulle added five points and three steals in 13 minutes, and
Sidy Cissoko chipped in two steals and two blocks in 16 minutes. All three are fringe, risky streaming options in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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