April 13, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Dru Smith (foot) is unavailable for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since April 4 due to right foot soreness. If the Heat defeat the Hornets, Smith could potentially return for Friday's game to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. His unavailability won't have much fantasy relevance, as he has played a reduced role down the stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Pelle Larsson (leg) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is at risk of missing the contest due to a left lower-leg contusion that sidelined him for Sunday's regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should expect an update on his status closer to tipoff. If Larsson is unavailable,
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Simone Fontecchio would be in line for increased workloads.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Simone Fontecchio (ankle) is expected to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fontecchio is set to return after missing Sunday's regular-season finale due to left ankle soreness. The 30-year-old could see increased frontcourt minutes if
Pelle Larsson (leg), who is questionable, is unable to play.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat forward/center
Nikola Jovic (ankle) is unavailable for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jovic will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. If the Heat defeat the Hornets, the 22-year-old could potentially return for Friday's matchup to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. His absence on Tuesday is unlikely to have a significant fantasy impact, as he averaged just 7.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 17.2 minutes across 47 appearances during the regular season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Shams Charania of ESPN reported on the Pat McAfee Show that Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Tuesday. The 27-year-old traveled to Spain over the past week to receive a series of injection treatments for his Grade 2 hamstring strain. Charania added that Doncic is expected to miss the start of the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, which begins Saturday in Los Angeles. A clearer timetable should emerge following his re-evaluation. In the meantime,
LeBron James (foot) will be relied upon to shoulder the bulk of the offensive workload.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Pat McAfee Show
April 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center
Derik Queen erupted for 30 points, 22 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 41 minutes during Sunday's loss to Minnesota, closing his rookie season on a dominant note. With the Pelicans eliminated from playoff contention, Queen took on a featured role late, showcasing high usage and strong rebounding instincts. He closed the year on a tear with elevated production across the board, putting himself on the radar for next season.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
April 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks rookie guard
Ryan Nembhard delivered 15 points, nine rebounds, and 23 assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's win over Chicago, closing the season with a standout performance. The rookie set a franchise rookie record for assists, surpassing the previous mark of 17 set by head coach Jason Kidd on March 13, 1995. He handled primary playmaking duties with multiple starters sidelined and
Cooper Flagg (ankle) exiting early. With Dallas missing the playoffs, Nembhard's late-season surge puts him on the radar for next season, though
Kyrie Irving's return could limit his role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
April 13, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham produced seven points, eight rebounds, and 14 assists in 22 minutes during Sunday's win over Indiana. Detroit limited his workload late in the season after his return, but he still orchestrated the offense efficiently and led the team in assists. With the Pistons entering the playoffs as the top seed in the East, Cunningham appears on track to handle a larger role moving forward. His playmaking boosts teammates like
Jalen Duren and
Ausar Thompson, making him a strong fantasy option in the postseason.
--Brian DailisanSource: Coty M. Davis
April 13, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is departing after the team finished 32-50 and missed the playoffs, ending a disappointing run. Rivers was brought in during the 2024 season and finished with a 97-103 record, as the team made two brief playoff appearances before falling short of postseason contention this year. The Bucks now enter another coaching search, and potential roster changes add uncertainty, including
Giannis Antetokounmpo's long-term status. From a fantasy standpoint, a new coach and possible roster shifts could significantly reshape roles and usage next season.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
April 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper (thumb) will not return to Sunday's regular-season finale against Denver after suffering a left thumb injury in the second half. He finished with nine points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. With the Spurs entering the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, his status is now a key storyline. Harper has been a steady rotation piece, and any absence could shift more backcourt minutes to
Jordan McLaughlin and
Stephon Castle, while
De'Aaron Fox would take on additional ball-handling duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Don Harris
April 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) will not return to Sunday's regular-season finale against Brooklyn after exiting in the second quarter, finishing with four points, five assists, two rebounds, and two steals in 17 minutes. With Toronto heading into the playoffs, his status becomes a key concern after recently returning from a foot injury.
Jamal Shead stepped into a larger role and could potentially see backup minutes if Quickley faces limitations. Quickley's availability will be critical, while
Scottie Barnes and
RJ Barrett may take on more playmaking duties if needed.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
April 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) will not return to Sunday's regular-season finale after suffering a left ankle sprain in the second quarter, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in nine minutes. The injury, though not believed to be serious, brings his rookie season to a close, as Dallas is out of the playoff picture. Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 33.5 minutes across 70 games, establishing himself as a strong early-round fantasy target for next season.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
April 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Collin Sexton (finger) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale against Dallas after being listed as probable. The 27-year-old has started four straight games for a depleted roster, averaging 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.3 steals in 30.5 minutes during that span. With multiple key players sidelined, Sexton should continue handling a significant offensive role, making him a strong DFS target.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham are also positioned for steady minutes and increased usage in the backcourt rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, sitting out the regular-season finale ahead of the Play-In Tournament. The Suns will start
Jamaree Bouyea,
Ryan Dunn,
Amir Coffey,
Rasheer Fleming, and
Oso Ighodaro, placing Ighodaro firmly on the DFS radar after posting six points, nine rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes in his last start. Dunn and Fleming should also handle sizable workloads in a depleted rotation, while Bouyea offers some playmaking appeal in expanded minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Amanda_Pflugrad
April 12, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Jalen Green (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second straight absence as the team heads into the Play-In Tournament. With multiple starters sidelined,
Jamaree Bouyea is positioned for an expanded role after logging four points, two rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes in his last start.
Oso Ighodaro and
Rasheer Fleming should also see increased involvement, making them viable deep DFS options. Bouyea offers modest playmaking upside, while the depleted rotation creates opportunity across the board.
--Brian DailisanSource: Steve McGehee
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