April 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (calf) will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran recently sustained a right calf strain, and it may take some time before he's game-ready again. With Grant out of action, Portland has inserted
Scoot Henderson into the starting lineup. He has been effective in his new role, averaging 17.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while shooting 47.6 percent from three-point range. The Spurs likely won't have
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) available on Wednesday, which will notably weaken their defense. This is great news for Henderson and the Trail Blazers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Shaedon Sharpe (fibula) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report before Wednesday's action against the San Antonio Spurs. A stress reaction in his left fibula has kept Sharpe out for two months, but his doubtful designation suggests he could potentially return before the regular season wraps up. The Trail Blazers' next game is Friday against the Clippers, and they will finish things off by hosting Sacramento on Sunday. Sharpe has played very well when healthy this season, averaging a career-high 21.4 points, along with 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (knee) is unlikely to play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Castle bagged a triple-double in Monday's win over Philadelphia, but he also hurt his right knee in the contest.
Dylan Harper would get a big boost from Castle's absence on Wednesday.
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is also considered doubtful, so players like Harper,
De'Aaron Fox,
Devin Vassell, and
Keldon Johnson could be a lot more involved in the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (foot) won't play on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have lost another body from the rotation, as Hayes popped up on the injury report an hour before tip-off. The big man is experiencing soreness in his left foot. With Hayes unavailable, starting center
Deandre Ayton could be in for a very busy night.
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme will get an opportunity to log more minutes off the bench.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Rui Hachimura could also see some time at center. Unfortunately for Ayton & Co., this is a brutal matchup against a team that allows the fewest points per game to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He was held out of the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night against Memphis. Due to a foot injury, Strus wasn't able to make his season debut until mid-March, and he has regularly sat out action in back-to-back situations. So far, Strus has made nine appearances, averaging 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds with 44.8 percent efficiency from downtown. The Hawks have done a good job defensively against three-point specialists this season, making this a tricky matchup for Strus.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (heel) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers as he continues to work back from a prolonged absence. Although he was previously listed as doubtful, Martin has not played since mid-March and remains outside the regular rotation even when healthy. His absence carries minimal fantasy impact given his limited role, with
Naji Marshall and
Khris Middleton continuing to handle most of the wing minutes. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats given his current absence and lack of consistent minutes when available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-time All-Star appeared to hurt his right ankle on Sunday against Indiana and didn't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis.
James Harden (personal) didn't play either on Monday, which led to
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis forming Cleveland's starting backcourt. Ellis was Mitchell's replacement in the first unit and could keep his spot if Mitchell needs more time to recover. On Monday, Ellis tallied 19 points and eight assists, but his offensive usage is bound to be much lower against Atlanta, with Harden back in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
James Harden (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The team hasn't included him on the injury report. Harden was unavailable on Monday against Memphis due to personal reasons. With
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out,
Dennis Schroder led the offense with 22 points and 11 assists. Schroder's fantasy value drops significantly with Harden's return. Cleveland might also have Mitchell back on Wednesday, as he's listed as questionable. Since joining the Cavaliers, Harden has been a more efficient scorer, but his overall offensive numbers have dropped. The veteran star has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in 34.2 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Clippers, opening backcourt minutes with the regular season nearing its end.
Ryan Nembhard could reenter the rotation after posting two points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one block in 22 minutes in his last appearance, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists.
AJ Johnson may also see limited run but remains more of a speculative flier after logging minimal minutes recently. Williams' absence could also mean more secondary ballhandling chances for
Cooper Flagg and
Max Christie.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. Porter Jr. has been out since mid-March due to right knee synovitis and had a procedure done to get it fixed. Health issues aside, Porter Jr. had a good campaign with the Bucks, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.2 steals across 38 games. He has a $5.4 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Porter Jr.'s role in Milwaukee could expand considerably in 2026-27 if he stays and
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) moves on.
--Taavi PailkSource: Milwaukee Bucks
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
P.J. Washington (elbow) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers after being added late to the injury report, opening frontcourt minutes in the first half of a back-to-back set.
Klay Thompson could see a slight bump after hitting three three-pointers with two assists in 18 minutes last game, while
Khris Middleton may also benefit after posting eight points, two three-pointers, and two rebounds in 18 minutes. Both are deeper streaming options if you need three-point help, while
Tyler Smith could also sneak into the rotation as a deep-league gamble if extra minutes open up.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is out, and forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will play Tuesday against the Clippers, setting up a temporary frontcourt shift. Bagley is expected to start and offers short-term streaming appeal after averaging 13.6 points, 1.4 three-pointers, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 21.0 minutes over his last five games, making him a viable points and rebounds target.
Dwight Powell should see backup minutes but remains a deep-league option. Gafford's being out could also mean more small lineups, with
Naji Marshall getting an extra run, while Bagley looks like the main fantasy pickup for managers needing late help.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento, opening frontcourt minutes with the regular season nearing its end.
Draymond Green could log more time at center after finishing with seven points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, 12 assists, and one steal in 34 minutes last game, while
Charles Bassey may see deeper rotation minutes after posting five points and four rebounds in 10 minutes.
Malevy Leons could also reenter the rotation as a deep-league flier. Porzingis' absence mainly boosts Green's playmaking ceiling while creating short-term streaming appeal for Bassey.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento after being upgraded from probable, though he may continue to operate under a light minutes cap. The veteran star scored 29 points with five three-pointers, four assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 26 minutes in his return, showing immediate scoring impact. Curry remains a must-start option, but
Brandin Podziemski could see slightly reduced on-ball opportunities.
Draymond Green may see fewer playmaking duties as Curry ramps up, while
De'Anthony Melton's scoring opportunities could dip.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (hip) will play Wednesday against Milwaukee after missing one game, reclaiming his role as a floor-spacing starter. The veteran shooter is averaging 12.0 points and 2.9 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes across 74 games, giving him late-season streaming value for managers chasing triples. His return likely trims wing minutes for
Kevin Huerter and
Javonte Green, making both less reliable deep-league plays. Robinson's shooting should also help Detroit maintain better offensive spacing.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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