January 17, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (thigh) won't return to Saturday's matchup with the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old was having a productive evening. However, he would eventually be ruled out with what the team is calling right thigh soreness, so he will finish this one with eight points, three boards, and three assists in 14 minutes. Of course, the Thunder will likely take the safe approach, meaning there's a chance he won't suit up on Monday in Cleveland. If that's the case,
Aaron Wiggins and
Ajay Mitchell should both be in line for more work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Rylan Stiles
January 17, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) won't return to Saturday's meeting with the Spurs. He got the start in place of
Rudy Gobert (hip). Unfortunately, the 26-year-old would end up logging only five minutes before eventually being ruled out because of left shoulder soreness. Minnesota plays again on Tuesday in Utah, although there likely will be an update in the next day or two. As far as the remainder of Saturday's contest is concerned, 2025 No. 17 overall selection
Joan Beringer should see considerably more action.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Timberwolves PR
January 17, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) will miss a seventh consecutive game on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Magic currently in Europe, Suggs will have some additional time to recover next week, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return. With Suggs on the shelf,
Anthony Black,
Tyus Jones, and
Jase Richardson carry extra fantasy value. Black has been the best of the bunch, scoring 20-plus points in three consecutive games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. The Spaniard could be absent for the first time this season due to a right calf contusion. While Aldama has made eight consecutive appearances as a reserve, he often plays 30-plus minutes, meaning his absence would leave a notable gap in the rotation.
GG Jackson II and
John Konchar could take on extra minutes on Sunday if Aldama doesn't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) has been officially listed as probable for Sunday's tilt against the Orlando Magic in London. On Saturday, Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo hinted that Morant is on track to return after he came through a full practice. The probable designation indicates that the Grizzlies star is indeed expected to be back in the lineup. Morant's return will end
Cam Spencer's run as a starter, though he will remain a significant piece in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. He hopes to end a four-game absence. While Eason has been nursing a right ankle sprain,
Josh Okogie has started three straight games. Yet, the Nigerian veteran has been anonymous in each contest, scoring only a total of 10 points. Eason was having a strong offensive stretch before his injury, shooting 41.7 percent from deep in January and averaging 13.4 points with 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will remain out on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. He will miss his seventh consecutive game due to a sprained left ankle. Since Dec. 22, Jones has played in only one game, and it's unclear when he will be cleared to return. At the start of this week, Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego labeled Jones day-to-day. With Jones out,
Saddiq Bey should log another start on Sunday. The Villanova product has averaged 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a starting role this campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves center
Rudy Gobert (hip) will be inactive on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. He will skip the second leg of a back-to-back after notching a 10-point, 13-rebound double-double across 32 minutes in Friday's loss to the Houston Rockets.
Naz Reid will likely slide into the starting lineup, while rookie
Joan Beringer will be more involved in the action. Reid recently notched 19 points and three rebounds in his first start of the campaign against the Milwaukee Bucks. On Saturday night, he has a much tougher matchup against
Victor Wembanyama.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Paul Reed (personal) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Due to personal reasons, Reed was initially iffy for Saturday's action. However, Detroit upgraded him to probable in the afternoon, and he has now been listed as available. Reed will return from a one-game absence. Since both
Jalen Duren and
Isaiah Stewart are healthy, Reed's playing time on Saturday may be limited to only a handful of minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (illness) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was tagged as questionable coming into the game, but will play through the illness. In January, Castle is averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in eight contests. He has scored 15 or more points in six of his last eight games. The second-year guard should be rostered and started in basically all fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: Paul Garcia
January 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (heel) has shed a probable tag and will suit up on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. The 22-year-old is ready to play through a heel contusion. Thompson has struggled offensively in recent weeks, averaging only 8.7 points per game in January. He will look to overcome the slump on Saturday night against the Pacers, who are allowing the eighth-most points per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (wrist) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Cunningham has been dealing with a wrist contusion in his shooting hand. He shot only 18.8 percent from the field in Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns. However, the Pistons star is in a good bounce-back spot on Saturday, as the Pacers have not been a good team this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Ziaire Williams (conditioning) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old recently missed time due to illness and is now working on his conditioning to get back into game shape. Sunday's game will
Mark Williams' sixth consecutive absence. Brooklyn will also be without
Michael Porter Jr. (rest) and
Drake Powell (knee) on Sunday, which should create more playing opportunities for
Danny Wolf,
Terance Mann, and
Nolan Traore.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard
Drake Powell (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. He will sit out the front end of a back-to-back to manage a left knee injury. Powell has made three consecutive starts for the Nets, averaging 9.7 points over that stretch. His absence on Sunday could give
Terance Mann an opportunity to rejoin the first unit.
Nolan Traore and
Cam Thomas are also candidates for increased playing time, especially with
Michael Porter Jr. (rest) out of the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 17, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is listed as doubtful to suit up for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This isn't shocking news considering Giddey hasn't played in a game since December 29. He's still working his way back from a hamstring injury, but the doubtful tag suggests that he's not quite ready to play yet. The expectation is that
Tre Jones will continue to start in Giddey's place. He scored 34 points with seven assists during Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Jones has enough upside to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats while Giddey is out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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