January 10, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Julian Champagnie (back) has received the green light to play on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, Matt Guzman of Sports Illustrated reports. He was initially listed as questionable for the game. Champagnie has quietly had a solid campaign with the Spurs, averaging 11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, both career highs. Recently, Champagnie has benefited from
Devin Vassell's (adductor) absence, starting five consecutive games. This stretch includes a pair of 20-point outings for Champagnie and a huge 36-point career night against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Matt Guzman
January 10, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old sniper wasn't on the initial injury report, but the team has announced that Hauser won't play due to right hamstring tightness. Hauser has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back games as a starter, so his absence marks a significant blow for Boston. With Hauser unavailable,
Jordan Walsh will probably return to the starting unit.
Hugo Gonzalez and
Anfernee Simons may also cover some of his minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
January 10, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will be active on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He landed on the injury report late with a questionable tag after picking up a stomach bug. However, Jaquez Jr. has now been cleared for action. The 24-year-old has also recently dealt with an ankle injury, missing two games. Jaquez Jr. faced the Pacers only a couple of weeks ago and gave them nightmares with a 28-point performance across 29 minutes. With him back in the fold, we will likely see
Nikola Jovic and
Pelle Larsson less in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Stewart was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and hasn't been able to shake off a questionable tag. With
Jalen Duren (ankle) and
Tobias Harris (hip) also out, the Pistons' frontcourt will have a completely different dynamic.
Paul Reed will presumably operate as the starting center, and players like
Ron Holland II,
Tolu Smith, and
Javonte Green may see more action.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hunter Patterson
January 10, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will play on Saturday against Detroit. The team is usually overly-cautious with the multi-time All-Star, so it's surprising to see him suit up for the second game of a back-to-back. He had 26 points, five boards, five assists, three steals, and one block in Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. However, Leonard and company should have a tougher time on both ends of the floor versus one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) will sit out a second straight game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. The team has ruled him out of the contest after initially listing Cunningham as questionable. His absence from the lineup boosts the fantasy value of
Jaden Ivey and
Daniss Jenkins. The Clippers are a weak defensive team, giving the two an opportunity to make a significant impact on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hunter Patterson
January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is available on Saturday versus Miami. He didn't play on Thursday against the Hornets, opening the door for
T.J. McConnell to finish with 23 points, eight boards, and four steals from off the bench. While McConnell will still have a role, his outlook isn't as favorable, so fantasy managers should temper their expectations for a meeting with a tough defensive squad.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen won't play on Saturday against Charlotte. He had 33 points, seven boards, and four assists in 40 minutes in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, so fantasy managers can understand why he'll get the night off. The veteran is expected back on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. With
Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and
Ace Bailey (hip) also out,
Keyonte George,
Brice Sensabaugh,
Isaiah Collier, and
Walter Clayton Jr. should all be considered must-start options in all fantasy setups, especially since this contest is projected to be one of the highest-scoring on the slate.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (toe) won't play on Saturday versus Charlotte, marking his second-straight absence. He's been battling a toe injury, so fantasy managers may see him miss more time moving ahead until things clear up. With
Lauri Markkanen (rest) and
Ace Bailey (hip) ruled out,
Keyonte George and
Brice Sensabaugh could surge from a scoring standpoint.
Kevin Love, who is coming off a double-double in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, can be considered for streaming purposes in deeper fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) will play on Saturday against Utah after missing the last 10 games because of a sprained left elbow. The rookie, who has averaged 8.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks this season, will presumably return to the starting lineup. However, he'll likely be limited in his first game back. With that said, Kalkbrenner still has a favorable outlook versus one of the worst defensive teams in the league.
Moussa Diabate is expected to head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers. With
Cade Cunningham (wrist) sidelined for Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls, the 24-year-old took on a more prominent role offensively by finishing with a game-high 31 points. Unfortunately, he's dealing with an illness, which is not an ideal scenario, considering the Pistons are already down
Jalen Duren (ankle) and
Tobias Harris (hip). As a result, others might have to step up, with
Paul Reed,
Jaden Ivey,
Ron Holland II, and
Ausar Thompson in line for more statistical contributions if Cunningham and Stewart remain out.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) could miss Saturday's meeting with the Clippers. He has a contusion on his right wrist, keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls.
Jaden Ivey ended up replacing him in the rotation, although he had only eight points. While
Daniss Jenkins struggled even more offensively, he still did something for fantasy managers by amassing 15 assists. If Cunningham isn't back for this one, Ivey and Jenkins can both be considered risky, high-upside fantasy options.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is questionable heading into Saturday's game against Miami. He didn't suit up on Thursday night versus the Hornets, resulting in
Quenton Jackson entering the starting lineup. However, it was
T.J. McConnell who benefited the most without Nembhard on the floor, with the 33-year-old ending the evening with 23 points, eight assists, and four steals. If Nembhard remains out, Jackson can be considered for streaming purposes for those willing to take a chance. On the other hand, McConnell would be classified as a must-start fantasy option.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Pistons. The multi-time All-Star was on the injury report ahead of Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets, although he was able to play, finishing the night with 26 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block. However, with Saturday's contest being the second of a back-to-back, fantasy managers may not see him out there. If Leonard doesn't suit up,
Kobe Sanders should be considered the favorite to replace him in the rotation. The 2025 No. 50 overall selection started a few games ago in the one-point win over the Warriors. He played well, too, amassing 20 points in 35 minutes of action. If Sanders gets another crack with the first-five, he'll be worth considering for those participating in deep league fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Clippers. Stewart is coming off a dominant outing, posting 31 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 30 minutes on Wednesday. He has stepped into a larger role with
Jalen Duren (ankle) and
Tobias Harris (hip) sidelined, averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes over the last four games.
Paul Reed would likely see a meaningful workload increase and move from a modest option to a more intriguing short-term fantasy play if Stewart sits, especially with Detroit thin in the frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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