March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (back) has not been included on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. A back issue kept Kuzma sidelined on Sunday against Orlando, but his absence will be limited to one game. After being a DNP-CD for the first time in his career last Monday against Boston, Kuzma produced back-to-back good performances, shooting 13-for-20 from the field. He will try to keep his hot streak going on Tuesday against the league's 10th-best defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP continues to manage a calf injury and didn't play on Sunday against Orlando as Milwaukee completed a back-to-back set. Since returning to action this month, Antetokounmpo has averaged 23.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 26.3 minutes. With him back in the fold,
Jericho Sims will be bumped to the bench on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) will play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. It initially looked unlikely that George would play in the game after he was added late to the injury report with a questionable designation. The team has now upgraded him to available. George has had a wonderful campaign and could be extremely busy on offense against Golden State, as there aren't many other scoring options available for the Jazz. Through three appearances this month, George has averaged 29.3 points in 30.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. He was initially expected to return to the lineup after missing time for personal reasons, but an illness will keep Collier sidelined. Due to Collier's absence,
Cody Williams,
Elijah Harkless, and
Svi Mykhailiuk could be a lot busier than usual in the backcourt. Collier's next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) will skip Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He landed on the injury report with a sore right thumb and was initially listed as doubtful. Memphis will be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt, so
GG Jackson II and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper must be prepared for a busy night. With only eight players available to the team, the Grizzlies will likely use smaller lineups more often as well. Hendricks could be an option to return on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guards
Ty Jerome (calf) and
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) have been ruled out for Monday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players were listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. With Jerome and Pippen Jr. sidelined,
Cam Spencer,
Javon Small,
Jahmai Mashack, and
Walter Clayton Jr. will share the minutes in the backcourt. Of this group, Spencer has been the most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 11.4 points and 5.5 assists in 23.8 minutes this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has ruled him out after initially handing him a doubtful tag on the injury report. Memphis is set to have only eight players available for the contest, so players like
Walter Clayton Jr.,
Jahmai Mashack, and
Rayan Rupert should see plenty of time on the court. Coward could return to action on Tuesday for the second leg of a back-to-back against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. This isn't unexpected, as the team had listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. With
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) also missing for the Thunder,
Jaylin Williams is set to have a massive role in the frontcourt.
Kenrich Williams is likely to have an increased workload as well. Meanwhile,
Isaiah Joe could remain in the starting lineup after taking Holmgren's place on Saturday against Golden State and producing a good 18-point outing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
According to Ben Anderson of KSL News, Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors due to an illness. Bailey's next chance to suit up is Wednesday against the Knicks. The 19-year-old rookie is averaging 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 57 games this season.
Brice Sensabaugh will likely take on extra work and is an excellent streaming option for fantasy managers during tonight's clash. On Saturday against Milwaukee, Sensabaugh finished with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Ben Anderson
March 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) will play in Monday's tasty matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The first-year All-Star injured his left ankle last week and was initially considered questionable for Monday's game. Murray struggled in his first meeting with the defending champions this season but had an outstanding game against them a couple of weeks ago. In a shootout with
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray finished with 39 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in a 127-121 overtime loss on Feb. 27.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Cameron Payne will join the starting lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, filling in for
Tyrese Maxey (finger). This will be Payne's first start of the season. With
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Paul George (suspension), and
VJ Edgecombe (back) also out, Payne should play an important role on the offensive end.
Quentin Grimes and
Kelly Oubre Jr. are also expected to get plenty of scoring opportunities for the short-handed 76ers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
March 9, 2026
According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, head coach JJ Redick said forward
LeBron James (elbow, foot) didn't practice on Monday but is still considered day-to-day. James has missed two straight games due to a left elbow contusion and arthritis in his left foot, and could also miss Tuesday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. If he doesn't suit up,
Rui Hachimura will likely start again, while
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Jake LaRavia could also see additional minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Trudell
March 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will be active on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year-old was listed as probable on the initial injury report after he returned from an ankle injury on Sunday against Boston. Wade took
Jarrett Allen's (knee) spot in the first unit, contributing seven points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. He will remain part of the starting lineup against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man hurt his right knee last week, and it's unclear when he can return from the injury. With Allen out on Sunday against Boston,
Evan Mobley shifted to center, and
Dean Wade filled the void in the starting lineup. Cleveland has named an unchanged starting five for Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. On a positive note, Edgecome participated in the pregame shootaround, which suggests he could be ready to return from his back injury soon. His next chance for a comeback will be a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Quentin Grimes has taken on a bigger role during Edgecombe's absence, and his importance to the team will increase further on Monday night, with
Tyrese Maxey (finger) out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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