March 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Cameron Payne will join the starting lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, filling in for
Tyrese Maxey (finger). This will be Payne's first start of the season. With
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Paul George (suspension), and
VJ Edgecombe (back) also out, Payne should play an important role on the offensive end.
Quentin Grimes and
Kelly Oubre Jr. are also expected to get plenty of scoring opportunities for the short-handed 76ers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
March 9, 2026
According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, head coach JJ Redick said forward
LeBron James (elbow, foot) didn't practice on Monday but is still considered day-to-day. James has missed two straight games due to a left elbow contusion and arthritis in his left foot, and could also miss Tuesday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. If he doesn't suit up,
Rui Hachimura will likely start again, while
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Jake LaRavia could also see additional minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Trudell
March 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will be active on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year-old was listed as probable on the initial injury report after he returned from an ankle injury on Sunday against Boston. Wade took
Jarrett Allen's (knee) spot in the first unit, contributing seven points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. He will remain part of the starting lineup against Philadelphia.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man hurt his right knee last week, and it's unclear when he can return from the injury. With Allen out on Sunday against Boston,
Evan Mobley shifted to center, and
Dean Wade filled the void in the starting lineup. Cleveland has named an unchanged starting five for Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. On a positive note, Edgecome participated in the pregame shootaround, which suggests he could be ready to return from his back injury soon. His next chance for a comeback will be a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Quentin Grimes has taken on a bigger role during Edgecombe's absence, and his importance to the team will increase further on Monday night, with
Tyrese Maxey (finger) out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (ankle) will miss his fourth consecutive contest on Monday against the Utah Jazz due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return is on Tuesday night against the Bulls.
Seth Curry (back) is set to return, so he could take on some extra playing time while Ricard is out, but he isn't expected to make an impact fantasy-wise during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Seth Curry (back) is set to suit up against the Utah Jazz on Monday evening. The 35-year-old veteran has been dealing with sciatic nerve irritation and has appeared in only two games this season. Curry's minutes will likely be limited in his return, and it remains unclear if he will have a consistent role in the Warriors' rotation moving forward.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The 27-year-old big man will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back due to left ankle injury management. Robinson finished with four points, four rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers. With Robinson sidelined,
Ariel Hukporti will move up the depth chart as the backup behind starting center
Karl-Anthony Towns.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (hip) is unavailable to suit up on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran will miss his second straight game due to a bruised left hip. OKC will have
Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) back after missing 20 games, so he will help cover while Caruso is out.
Isaiah Joe,
Aaron Wiggins, and
Cason Wallace will also be in line to receive extra minutes during tonight's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, a condition he's been dealing with most of this campaign. The Nets are being cautious with the 20-year-old rookie guard in hopes that he is fully recovered and ready to go for next season. Through 52 appearances this year, he posted averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers across 25.2 minutes per game. With Demin unavailable,
Nolan Traore,
Terance Mann, and
Ziaire Williams could take on heavier workloads for the forseeable future.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Nets due to soreness in his right thumb. The former lottery pick logged 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks, and three three-pointers across 26 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Clippers before the issue surfaced. Memphis is already thin due to injuries, so
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and G.G. Jackson II could absorb additional frontcourt minutes. Prosper produced 11 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes last game, while Jackson added 14 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Branden Carlson (back) will miss Monday's matchup against the Nuggets, marking another game on the sidelines as he continues recovering from a lingering back issue. His absence leaves Oklahoma City thin at center, especially with
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) already out and
Chet Holmgren (illness) listed as questionable.
Jaylin Williams could handle a larger workload after starting in the previous game and posting nine points, three three-pointers, 14 rebounds, and four assists in 33 minutes.
Kenrich Williams may also see extra run after contributing 13 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Nets due to soreness in his right big toe. Pippen has been a regular part of the rotation lately, though the toe problem could keep him sidelined for the opening game of the back-to-back. If Pippen is ruled out, the Grizzlies could lean more heavily on
Javon Small, who posted 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes during a March 4 start.
Walter Clayton Jr. and
Cam Spencer should also see added ball-handling opportunities in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Thunder as he continues recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since early February. Watson had been logging around 31 minutes per game before the injury, leaving Denver to piece together wing minutes in his absence.
Cameron Johnson returned from a two-game absence and started, finishing with 10 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. Johnson has been inconsistent for much of the season, but he should continue seeing opportunities while Peyton Watson remains sidelined and
Aaron Gordon is still ramping up after his return.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Mo Bamba signed a second 10-day deal with the team Sunday after showing enough during his initial stint to remain with the club. The former lottery pick appeared in two games earlier this week, producing four points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 21 minutes against Philadelphia before adding six points and 12 rebounds in 17 minutes versus Washington. Bamba provides depth behind second-year center
Kyle Filipowski and veteran
Kevin Love, though his role remains inconsistent after a DNP on March 7. For fantasy managers, Bamba is difficult to trust outside of deep leagues unless Utah expands his minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Utah Jazz
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