February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. He could be out for the third time in four games due to a sore right knee. Ayton's absence would allow
Jaxson Hayes to make another start, with
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme seeing additional minutes off the bench. As a starter, Hayes has managed 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game this season. Dallas allows the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to centers, making this an attractive matchup for L.A.'s big men.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star rookie is on the injury report due to a left midfoot sprain and appears set to exit the lineup after appearing in six consecutive games. Assuming Flagg won't play, the Mavericks will need more playmaking from
Tyus Jones and
Brandon Williams, while
Naji Marshall might be his replacement in the starting unit. At the same time,
Klay Thompson, who missed Tuesday's loss to Phoenix, could absorb most of the available minutes in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (pelvis) will be in action on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. San Antonio's rising star suffered a pelvic contusion in Tuesday's win over the Lakers and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Castle entered Tuesday's game coming off a huge 40-point triple-double. He's been shooting nearly 64 percent from the field this month and could be tough to handle for the Warriors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (calf) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has not included Reaves on the injury report. Reaves is managing a calf injury and didn't play on Tuesday night against San Antonio when the Lakers completed a back-to-back. After returning from a calf strain, Reaves has been limited to 24.8 minutes per game across four outings. He has averaged 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. During Monday's matchup versus Oklahoma City, Reaves logged close to 30 minutes, which could be a sign he may soon be ready to handle his usual workload.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, indicating he will return to the lineup. The veteran superstar sat out the second leg of a back-to-back against San Antonio on Tuesday. With
Luka Doncic (hamstring) out, James has taken on more playmaking duties, finishing each of his last three appearances with a double-double. He is averaging 21.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 1.2 steals for the month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. He will skip the meeting with his former team due to a left hamstring strain. This will be Doncic's fourth consecutive absence.
Marcus Smart,
Luke Kennard, and
Kobe Bufkin have a chance to see more action with Doncic out of commission. Meanwhile,
LeBron James and
Austin Reaves are responsible for keeping the Lakers' offense ticking.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling a right knee contusion, and Golden State has downgraded Richard from questionable to out. After having some standout moments early in the campaign, Richard has not been a major part of the rotation in recent weeks. Across this month, he has been limited to 16.5 minutes per game.
De'Anthony Melton,
Gary Payton II, and
Brandin Podziemski will absorb Richard's minutes on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (glute) will play on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Melton has been a starter for three consecutive games, averaging 10.7 points and 2.7 steals in 24.6 minutes. The 27-year-old will be a crucial defensive piece against San Antonio's backcourt, which is spearheaded by
De'Aaron Fox. Offensively, this is a bad matchup for him, as San Antonio ranks third in defensive efficiency.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Spencer Jones (concussion) will not return to action on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. There was initially a chance Jones would be back after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. However, he has been ruled out ahead of tip-off.
Julian Strawther is set to remain in the starting lineup and has plenty to offer fantasy teams, having averaged 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals over the last two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) has been cleared to play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is ready to suit up for a fifth consecutive game after initially having a probable tag on the injury report. Braun has started to pick up momentum and matched his season high with 20 points in Monday's loss to Cleveland. He also had five rebounds and a pair of assists. With a softer defensive matchup on Wednesday night, Braun may have an even bigger impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) and guard
Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver, with Coward resting a sore right knee and Clayton sidelined by a right calf contusion. The short-handed backcourt opens minutes for
Ty Jerome and
Scotty Pippen Jr., who combined for 30 points and 11 assists in the last outing, while
Cam Spencer and
Jaylen Wells should see expanded roles. Jerome profiles as the top streamer, with Pippen a viable deep-league add until Memphis gets healthier.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hip) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has officially listed him as available after initially giving Murray a probable designation on the injury report. On Wednesday, Murray has a chance to record his first three-game double-double streak of the season. He narrowly missed one in his first meeting with the Grizzlies this season, posting 29 points and eight assists in a 125-115 win on Nov. 24.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) will play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Nuggets superstar is dealing with an ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Jokic can crush any opposition, but Wednesday's matchup looks particularly juicy for him, as the Grizzlies lack size. The three-time MVP is aiming for his fourth straight triple-double, a feat Jokic hasn't accomplished since the opening games of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (calf) won't play on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The 21-year-old big man was a late scratch for the contest due to a sore left calf. After a promising rookie campaign, Missi has served as a backup big in 2025-26, averaging 5.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 19.3 minutes.
Karlo Matkovic should handle most of Missi's minutes as the primary backup to
Derik Queen on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen will play limited minutes on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. "The plan for him is to play tonight on some restricted minutes, and then we'll see how he's feeling after the game, and we'll address tomorrow," Jazz head coach Will Hardy told reporters. Utah finishes a back-to-back on Thursday against Portland. Markkanen hasn't actually logged his normal minutes for a while, sitting out fourth quarters. He hasn't played more than 27 minutes in any of his last four appearances. Despite a lighter workload, Markkanen has still made an impact, averaging 22.3 points and 5.8 rebounds over the last four games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andy Larsen
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