January 15, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (illness) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. He was previously considered questionable due to an illness. Kuzma has seen a reduced role since
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the rotation and recorded only two points and two assists in Tuesday's blowout loss to Minnesota. The 30-year-old has played under 25 minutes in three of his last four outings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is set to suit up for Thursday's clash versus
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The 31-year-old star forward was previously listed on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, but has since been cleared to play. The big man's minutes have been restricted recently, but he has still produced outstanding numbers. During his last six outings, Antetokounmpo has averaged 29.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) won't suit up against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Flagg left Wednesday's loss early and will sit out the evening due to a sprained left ankle. Without Flagg,
Anthony Davis (finger) and
P.J. Washington (ankle), a depleted Mavs rotation will rely on
Brandon Williams,
Jaden Hardy,
Ryan Nembhard,
Caleb Martin, and
Naji Marshall to carry heavier workloads during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mavs PR
January 15, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) will suit up Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Harris has missed five consecutive contests with a left hip sprain and will make his first appearance in 2026. The 33-year-old has been a regular starter throughout the 2025-26 season.
Javonte Green started on Saturday versus the Clippers and will return to the bench during tonight's tilt. However, Green may still see extended playing time as Harris' minutes could be restricted in his return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) will suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. He's been cleared after sitting out four games due to a right ankle sprain. Big man
Isaiah Stewart (illness) has also been upgraded to available for tonight's tilt.
Paul Reed could slide further down the depth chart, while
Tolu Smith may end up outside the rotation with Duren and Stewart returning to action. Duren is having a big campaign, averaging 17.9 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Stewart has posted averages of 10.4 points and 5.6 rebounds across 23 outings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Friday in Houston. He also didn't suit up on Tuesday against Milwaukee. As a result,
Mike Conley entered the starting lineup, finishing with nine points, five assists, and three rebounds. While Conley might continue to get a statistical boost,
Julius Randle and
Jaden McDaniels should remain the most productive on the scoring end, with the duo combining for 46 points versus the Bucks. The Timberwolves will play again on Saturday in San Antonio, although it appears Edwards has a chance to return for that one.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (foot) is listed as out for Friday's rematch with Philadelphia. He had 20 points when these clubs met on Wednesday. However, his night ended abruptly due to a right toe injury. Fortunately, it's not the same toe that Garland had surgery on during the offseason. For now, fantasy managers can consider the 25-year-old as day-to-day. As far as his absence on Friday is concerned,
Jaylon Tyson, averaging 13.3 points, 5.5 boards, and 1.0 steals in 22 starts this season, is the favorite to replace him in the rotation, with
Craig Porter Jr. in line for more minutes and scoring opportunities.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Chris Fedor
January 15, 2026
According to Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento, Kings forward
Domantas Sabonis (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Cunningham added there's also "optimism" that he could return "as early" as Friday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. The 29-year-old hasn't had his best season in 2025, although he still produces at a high level, averaging 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. Unfortunately, a partially torn meniscus in his left knee caused him to miss the last 27 contests. At any rate, it appears Sabonis is close to getting back on the court, giving fantasy managers something to look forward to. He'll likely be limited for at least a few games. However, Sabonis should still be added back to all fantasy lineups once he's officially cleared to suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Sean Cunningham
January 15, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) has spent about a month recovering from left Achilles tendonitis, but he was listed as probable for his team's home game against the Hawks on Thursday night. Grant will likely carry as much of the offense as he can with
Deni Avdija (back) still absent for a second straight game. After so long a layoff, Grant will likely have a minutes restriction, but the veteran showed he can still post good numbers by averaging 21.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 32.9 minutes per contest over his last 13 appearances.
Sidy Cissoko is most likely heading to the bench Thursday with
Caleb Love starting for Avdija, although the Blazers could opt to keep Cissoko in the starting five and slide Grant into Avdija's spot.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) will miss a second straight game on Thursday night, when his team hosts the Hawks. Avdija sustained a back injury on Sunday and missed Tuesday's game, allowing
Caleb Love to make the start against the Warriors. Love had 17 points, three rebounds, seven assists, one block, and two steals over 34 minutes in the Blazers' loss, and he'll be a solid streaming or DFS play this Thursday with Avdija out again. Love has scored double-digit points in 12 straight games and deserves fantasy attention for as long as he stays so involved in Portland's rotation, either in the lineup or off the bench. Avdija's next chance to return will be Saturday against the Lakers.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's home game against Utah, as the team tries to manage his return from an ankle injury. Washington missed four games due to an ankle sprain but played 31 minutes in his return on Wednesday in the team's loss to the Bulls. His shot looked a little rusty, but if he plays on Thursday, he could be set up for a huge workload since
Anthony Davis (finger) remains out,
Cooper Flagg (ankle) and
Max Christie (illness) are doubtful, and
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable. Washington will be an important update to watch for, since if he's out as well, there will be even more work for the value options in Dallas.
Naji Marshall,
Brandon Williams,
Ryan Nembhard, and
Jaden Hardy will all have to carry more of the scoring load if Washington joins the other Mavs' starters on the bench. On the other hand, if he plays, he'll get as much work as he can handle in a favorable matchup against the Jazz's banged-up frontcourt.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Max Christie (illness) will likely miss a second straight game after being listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Jazz, which finishes out his team's back-to-back. The Mavs didn't have Christie against the Bulls on Wednesday, and they also lost
Cooper Flagg (ankle) in that contest. Flagg is also doubtful for Thursday's matchup, leaving lots of time and usage available in the backcourt for
Brandon Williams,
Ryan Nembhard,
Jaden Hardy, and
Naji Marshall. If Christie can make it back into the lineup before Flagg, he could get expanded usage and be an interesting fantasy option, but he'll need to beat this illness first.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will sit out the second game of his team's back-to-back for injury management purposes on Thursday night as they face the Warriors. Robinson played 19 minutes and had eight points and 11 rebounds against the Kings on Wednesday, and in his absence,
Ariel Hukporti and
Guerschon Yabusele will likely split the backup minutes at center behind
Karl-Anthony Towns on Thursday. KAT will have to carry more of the offensive workload, with Robinson being joined by
Jalen Brunson (ankle) on the sidelines on Thursday night.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Landry Shamet (shoulder) hasn't played since Nov. 22, but he seems to be nearing a return since he was listed as questionable for Thursday night's road matchup against the Warriors. Shamet sprained his shoulder against the Magic just before Thanksgiving and returned to practice on Tuesday. With
Jalen Brunson (ankle) out Thursday, Shamet could help fill in along with
Tyler Kolek,
Miles McBride, and
Jordan Clarkson. He will likely be limited in his first few games back after such a long absence, but he's definitely worth watching to see how he fits into the Knicks' suddenly crowded backcourt. Shamet was playing well in his last 11 games before sustaining the injury, averaging 11.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.3 three-pointers, and 0.5 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 15, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will not play Thursday, as expected, after he departed Wednesday's game after just five minutes with an ankle sprain. While Brunson will miss Thursday's game against the Warriors, the good news is that the fantasy stud is considered day-to-day, and he may not be out long-term. As for Thursday, the Knicks will likely lean on
Miles McBride,
Tyler Kolek, and
Jordan Clarkson in the backcourt while
Mikal Bridges and
Karl-Anthony Towns could get more work as well. The Knicks also could get back
Landry Shamet (shoulder), who is questionable after missing almost two months with a shoulder injury.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
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