February 6, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) doesn't have a timeline for his return, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. The former MVP is set to miss a third straight game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry has been dealing with "runner's knee" for a while. With Curry sidelined,
Gui Santos has made back-to-back starts, providing a little bit of everything. At the same time, backcourt players like
De'Anthony Melton and
Pat Spencer also have more fantasy appeal. They slotted into the starting lineup as well on Thursday against Phoenix, with Spencer producing a team-high 20 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
February 6, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (abdomen) will miss 6-8 weeks, SNY's Ian Begley reports. He could be out for the rest of the regular season following core muscle surgery. McBride's absence will leave the Knicks without an important rotational piece. The 25-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.9 points this season, along with 2.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists. However, the arrival of
Jose Alvarado from New Orleans will help fill the backcourt void.
Landry Shamet and
Jordan Clarkson could also be more involved in the rotation going forward.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ian Begley
February 6, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (calf) won't play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The team has ruled him out with left calf soreness. Milwaukee has also listed
Bobby Portis (hip) as questionable for the game, meaning the frontcourt could be thin on Friday night. As a result,
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance could see extended minutes, while newly arrived
Ousmane Dieng will also be available against the Pacers. Additionally, there would be additional offensive touches available if Portis joins Kuzma on the shelf.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 6, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. On Wednesday, Sabonis returned from a back problem against the Memphis Grizzlies, but he will be out again on Friday night. This will mark his third absence in four games.
Maxime Raynaud is set to return to the first unit against the Clippers, while fellow rookie
Dylan Cardwell should also see healthy minutes at the No. 5 spot. As a starter, Raynaud has provided 11.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 6, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced on Friday. Watson was injured in Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the New York Knicks and has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. The injury will pause Watson's breakout season, as he is averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.0 steals. Watson's absence will improve the fantasy outlook for
Spencer Jones,
Bruce Brown, and
Tim Hardaway Jr. While Jones has held a regular starting role this season, Brown and Hardaway Jr. have more fantasy upside.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 6, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Dominick Barlow signed a standard deal ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, securing his place in the rotation after recent starts. Over his last five games, Barlow is averaging 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 56.1 percent shooting in 26.5 minutes, offering efficient low-usage production. His short-term role benefits from
Paul George's suspension, but touches still funnel through
Tyrese Maxey,
Joel Embiid, and
Kelly Oubre Jr., with
VJ Edgecombe also involved. Barlow remains a fringe option, with clearer upside on nights Embiid rests.
--Brian DailisanSource: Adam Aaronson
February 6, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs stuffed the box score in Thursday's 118-98 win over Brooklyn, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in 29 minutes while adding three steals and a career-best four blocks. The do-it-all line underscores Suggs' fantasy profile as a high-impact guard who contributes across categories, averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks. His physical style carries an injury risk, but the upside is clear.
Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and
Franz Wagner (ankle) hold steady as usage leaders, with
Anthony Black soaking up enough touches to cap fringe guard upside.
--Brian DailisanSource: Orlando Magic
February 6, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Isaiah Jackson will not be available Friday in Sacramento as his move to Los Angeles has yet to be finalized, keeping his team debut on hold until at least Sunday against Minnesota. In the meantime, the Clippers will continue to split frontcourt minutes between veteran
Brook Lopez and rookie
Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Lopez and Niederhauser are both fringe plays short-term, though Niederhauser carries more upside in the late-season rotation after logging 25 minutes for 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks last game. Once active, Jackson's strong per-minute profile of 13.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.6 blocks per 36 minutes could quickly crowd the center rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: Law Murray
February 6, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) traveled with the team to Los Angeles on Friday but is unlikely to play Saturday against the Lakers as he continues to recover. Acquired on Wednesday in a trade that sent
Jonathan Kuminga and
Buddy Hield out, Porzingis has not appeared since Jan. 7. He has played just 17 games this season, averaging 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.3 blocks in 24.3 minutes. When healthy, Porzingis would command significant frontcourt usage, reducing
Al Horford's minutes and easing the scoring burden on
Stephen Curry, though durability remains a concern.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dalton Johnson
February 6, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac will not play Friday against Milwaukee as his move from Los Angeles continues to be finalized, leaving his Indiana debut on hold. Zubac averaged 14.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 61.3 percent shooting in 30.9 minutes this season, and he is expected to slide into the starting center role once available. That likely creates short-term pressure on
Jarace Walker, who has been productive recently with expanded minutes. Walker's role could tighten initially, though his strong play may still earn him featured opportunities later.
Pascal Siakam remains locked into heavy usage, while
Jay Huff profiles as a rotation casualty.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tomer Azarly
February 6, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) did not return late in Thursday's loss to Golden State after suffering a right knee injury, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 33 minutes. His status for Saturday against Philadelphia remains uncertain. If Allen misses time, Phoenix's short-handed backcourt would lean more heavily on
Collin Gillespie,
Dillon Brooks, and
Jordan Goodwin. Gillespie has averaged 17.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.8 three-pointers over his last five games, while Brooks has posted 24.8 points and 5.0 rebounds. Goodwin offers streaming value as a source of three-pointers, rebounds, and steals if his minutes tick up.
--Brian DailisanSource: Duane Rankin
February 6, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) was limited to 16 minutes Thursday against Philadelphia before exiting with soreness in his left hamstring, prompting the team to schedule imaging to clarify his status. The Lakers are still determining whether this is an injury or a precautionary issue, but any missed time would significantly reshape the fantasy landscape. Doncic carries a massive 38.3 percent usage rate, and his absence would funnel offense toward
Austin Reaves, who erupted for 35 points in relief, while
Marcus Smart would see added ball-handling duties.
Luke Kennard offers spacing and three-point shooting appeal if he is available immediately after the deadline deal that sent
Gabe Vincent out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
February 5, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Bobby Portis (hip) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers. He is bothered by a hip problem, which may keep Portis sidelined for a third consecutive game. After Portis exited the lineup,
Amir Coffey had a pair of outings as a starter. Coffey is no longer on the team, opening an opportunity for
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance. Both played well as reserves in Wednesday's overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 5, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Nikola Vucevic is not on the injury report for Friday's clash against the Miami Heat, indicating that he will make his team debut. Vucevic's arrival in Beantown is bad news for
Neemias Queta, who has been Boston's starting center this season. As a strong rebounder, Quete will still have a role to play on the team, but his minutes are set to drop. This season, Vucevic has not enjoyed his time against
Bam Adebayo and the Heat, posting only 11.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 34.2 percent from the field across three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 5, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He will start the contest after the team initially listed Embiid as questionable for the matchup. The former MVP will return from a one-game absence, having sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Golden State. Recently, Embiid has been on a roll, averaging 32.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists across his last eight appearances. With Embiid back,
Andre Drummond will return to a reserve role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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