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
February 22, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (head) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando after sustaining a head laceration and neck soreness in Friday's loss to the Lakers. His next chance to suit up comes Thursday. In his absence,
Bennedict Mathurin should continue handling elevated usage after posting 26 points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes last game.
Nicolas Batum saw 15 minutes with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal, but remains a low-upside option. Mathurin is the preferred short-term play, while Batum and
Kobe Sanders are fringe, deeper-league considerations.
Kawhi Leonard's (ankle) status could further shape wing minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain. This will be his second straight absence, leaving wing minutes available but without a clear fantasy winner.
Ben Sheppard logged 20 minutes in the last game and finished with eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal, while
Kobe Brown played 33 minutes and posted 12 points, five rebounds, two threes, and two steals. Both remain fringe and risky options for streaming in deeper formats.
Pascal Siakam and
Jarace Walker should continue to absorb stable usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Dallas as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle. With the Pacers managing multiple rotation injuries, there is little incentive to rush him back.
Jay Huff should remain in the starting lineup after erupting for 22 points with five threes in 16 minutes last game, and he previously logged 15 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in 21 minutes. Huff is a clear streamer in standard formats, while
Micah Potter profiles as a deep-league add after posting 18 points and four threes.
Jarace Walker also gains frontcourt stability minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves center
Rudy Gobert will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia after the league handed him a one-game ban for exceeding the regular-season flagrant foul threshold following Friday's win over Dallas. The 33-year-old averages 32 minutes with a 13.4 percent usage rate, so the fantasy swing comes from his absence, not volume.
Naz Reid is the clear beneficiary after posting 21 points, seven rebounds, four threes, four assists, one steal, and two blocks in 31 minutes last game. Reid profiles as a strong short-term start, while
Joan Beringer is only a deep-league dart.
Julius Randle and
Anthony Edwards should see marginal rebounding and usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (hip) will be sidelined for at least one week as a result of the right hip strain he suffered in Thursday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 29-year-old has struggled to stay healthy of late, most recently missing seven contests because of a sprained right ankle. Unfortunately, the latest update means he will miss even more time moving forward. With
Dillon Brooks (hand) out indefinitely, the Suns will need to lean on
Grayson Allen,
Collin Gillespie, and
Jalen Green.
Jordan Goodwin, who had 17 points from off the bench in Saturday's double-overtime win over Orlando, should see even more work and scoring opportunities, at least until Booker is cleared to return.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 21, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks sustained a broken left hand in Saturday's double-overtime win over the Magic. He is projected to be out "for an extended period of time," although he will meet with physicians on Sunday to "determine an exact timetable." The 30-year-old has played exceptionally well this season, averaging a career-high 21.2 points with 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals. With
Devin Booker (hip) out at least a week, losing Brooks is a tough blow to the Suns, a team looking to remain in the Play-In conversation. At any rate, fantasy managers can expect
Collin Gillespie,
Jalen Green, and
Grayson Allen to lead the offense, at least until Booker is back in the mix.
Jordan Goodwin, amassing 17 points versus Orlando, should also gain attention from fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 21, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Clayton is ready to go after missing the last three games due to a right calf contusion. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have in the rotation with
Ty Jerome and
Scotty Pippen Jr. both available for this game. This season, Clayton is averaging 6.9 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.0 rebounds across 18.3 minutes per game. He's not someone who needs to be rostered in all formats right now, but could gain traction in the second half of the season.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Dru Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Smith was uncertain coming into this game due to left calf soreness that limited him to three minutes on Friday. He was able to shed the questionable tag and will suit up for Saturday's game. That is good news for the Heat, with fellow guard
Davion Mitchell (illness) being ruled out for this game. The expectation is that Smith and
Kasparas Jakucionis will see increased playing time on Saturday. Smith has been a viable streaming option when he's able to log in 20-plus minutes on the court. It's unclear if he'll play that much on Saturday, but it's possible with Mitchell out and
Tyler Herro still limited.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell was able to play through the illness on Friday, but will sit out the second night of this back-to-back set. He finished with seven points, seven assists, and five rebounds across 27 minutes of action on Friday. The Heat will have a significant void to fill in the rotation with
Tyler Herro still under a minutes limit.
Dru Smith and
Kasparas Jakucionis are likely going to see increased roles with Mitchell being ruled out. Herro is the best fantasy option among the guards, but Jakucionis could be a decent streaming option for Saturday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (back) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jovic has been downgraded to out after being listed as questionable earlier in the day. He's dealing with lower back tightness and will miss this game after playing only three minutes during Friday's contest. His absence should free up playing time for
Kel'el Ware and
Simone Fontecchio in the rotation. Between the two, Ware is the much better fantasy option for Saturday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Norman Powell (illness) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. As expected, Powell will suit up after being listed as probable on the injury report. Powell returned to the court on Friday after missing the final two games before the All-Star break due to an illness. He finished with 15 points, two assists, and three rebounds across 25 minutes of action on Friday. His overall scoring might take a slight hit with
Tyler Herro back in the mix now. Fantasy managers should still feel comfortable starting Powell in season-long formats on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 21, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (ribs) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. As expected, Herro has been cleared to play after making his return to the court on Friday. It was unclear if Herro would play in both games of the back-to-back set following a 15-game absence due to a rib injury. He finished with 24 points, four rebounds, and three assists across 23 minutes of action. The assumption is Herro will have a similar workload once again while he works his way back to full speed. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can get Herro active on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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