February 8, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Poeltl has been out since December 21 due to a lower back strain. He's reportedly very close to returning to the court, but his main focus is reconditioning right now. His next chance to play will be against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. His continued absence should mean more minutes for
Collin Murray-Boyles and
Sandro Mamukelashvili. It's also possible that
Trayce Jackson-Davis makes his team debut, but he probably wouldn't have a significant role. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Poeltl will be cleared to play.
--Andy WebbSource: Blake Murphy
February 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Coulibaly is back in the mix after sitting out Saturday's game due to a lower back issue. The third-year guard is feeling good enough to suit up on Sunday, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the tanking Wizards be cautious with his minutes. This season, Coulibaly is averaging 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. He's not offering enough upside to warrant rostering in anything other than deep leagues right now.
Jamir Watkins and
Justin Champagnie should see reduced roles with Coulibaly back on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Kyshawn George (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. George sat out the front end of this back-to-back set due to a knee issue. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to hold him out of both games. His return to the rotation will send
Will Riley back to the bench, while
Keshon Gilbert sees a reduced role as well. George is averaging 15.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds across 30.5 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get George active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Norman Powell (hand) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. Powell has been upgraded from questionable to probable and is now cleared to suit up. He missed three games due to a hand injury before suiting up for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Powell finished with 24 points, three rebounds, and four assists across 35 minutes of action during Friday's loss. The hand injury didn't seem to impact him during that game, so fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting Powell active in their lineups on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Miami Heat center
Bam Adebayo (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. As expected, Adebayo is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report due to right hip tightness. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him out of action, so fantasy managers should expect Adebayo to have his normal workload. Over his last 10 games, Adebayo is averaging 21.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 32.6 minutes per game. Fantasy managers need to make sure Adebayo is active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Sarr is returning after sitting out Saturday's game due to an ankle injury. His return to the rotation should shift
Tristan Vukcevic back to the bench, where he won't have as much streaming appeal. This season, Sarr is averaging 17.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 28.3 minutes per game. The second-year big man needs to be rostered and started in basically all fantasy formats. Fantasy managers should get him active ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered day-to-day after being held out of Saturday's win, with the team monitoring right knee soreness. His status for Monday is still up in the air, leaving the frontcourt unsettled.
Jaxson Hayes is the next man up if Ayton sits and should continue starting, though his fantasy appeal is limited to rebounds and blocks.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Maxi Kleber would also absorb minutes, but both remain fringe options. Managers can hold Ayton for now, but it's smart to have a short-term backup ready.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dave McMenamin
February 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) is dealing with a mild strain and was held out Saturday, leaving him day-to-day. With a back-to-back approaching, the Lakers are expected to monitor the issue closely, making his short-term availability uncertain. In the meantime, usage should shift elsewhere.
Austin Reaves becomes the primary playmaking beneficiary, while
Marcus Smart is in line for steadier ball-handling minutes.
Jake LaRavia and newly acquired
Luke Kennard could also see added wing run, with Kennard offering low-end three-point streaming appeal if the absence lingers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Daniel Starkand
February 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is expected to wait until after the All-Star break to make his team debut as the organization continues to prioritize a cautious ramp-up. The 30-year-old big man has yet to suit up following his trade and remains in recovery mode. His delayed return keeps Golden State's frontcourt stable for now, with
Draymond Green and
Al Horford holding steady roles.
Gui Santos has quietly emerged as a fantasy-relevant piece, averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over his last three starts. Santos profiles as a short-term deep-league add, while Porzingis remains a stash with clear shutdown risk baked in.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Emerman
February 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is considered doubtful for Monday against Memphis, with the team signaling caution that could keep the veteran sidelined until after the All-Star break. Curry has already missed three straight games, and Golden State has leaned on committee production.
Pat Spencer has delivered 15.7 points, 3.7 three-pointers, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 28.9 minutes during the absence, making him a viable short-term streamer.
De'Anthony Melton adds defensive juice with 3.0 steals, while
Brandin Podziemski offers steady minutes but a lower ceiling.
Moses Moody's scoring spike also warrants monitoring.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Emerman
February 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break after missing Saturday's loss to Philadelphia, temporarily halting a strong scoring run. Allen was providing steady scoring from the wing before his injury, and his absence creates a clear opening for increased perimeter usage.
Royce O'Neale stepped up last game with 14 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 34 minutes, making him a short-term streamer.
Jordan Goodwin logged 27 minutes but remains a deep-league option, while
Devin Booker and
Dillon Brooks should shoulder added scoring usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Duane Rankin
February 8, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) exited Saturday's loss to Orlando late in the second quarter and did not return after rolling his ankle, finishing with five points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 13 minutes. George had just returned from a left ankle issue, putting his short-term availability in question again.
Isaiah Collier stepped into a larger role and is the clear fantasy winner, coming off a four-game stretch averaging 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 12.5 assists, and 2.5 steals while logging heavy minutes. Collier profiles as a strong assist streamer, while
Lauri Markkanen and
Jaren Jackson Jr. could absorb modest usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: Utah Jazz
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (hip) exited Saturday's win over Chicago late in the fourth quarter and is considered questionable for Monday against Cleveland. Murray was dominant before leaving, posting 28 points, three rebounds, and 11 assists in 31 minutes, and Denver was already in control. The team expressed optimism about his status, but any missed time would create a major fantasy ripple.
Bruce Brown profiles as the primary beneficiary after logging 31 minutes with 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block.
Jalen Pickett has fallen out of the rotation but could resurface as a deep-league assists flier if Murray sits.
--Brian DailisanSource: Katy Winge
February 7, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Christian Braun (ankle) is upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Braun has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He has played in two straight games since returning from a 12-game absence due to injury. He finished with six points, six assists, and seven rebounds across 43 minutes of action during Wednesday's game. It doesn't sound like Braun is going to have a minutes limit anymore, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go for Saturday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 7, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic is available to play after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday's contest. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to cause Jokic to miss any game action. He figures to operate in his normal role in the starting five during Saturday's game. The Nuggets could monitor him, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting Jokic in their lineups ahead of tip-off. The superstar big man has too much upside to bench even with a banged-up ankle.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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