February 23, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ty Jerome (illness) is unlikely to play Monday against the Kings, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Jerome remains listed as questionable, but indications are he will be held out. His potential absence would free up additional backcourt minutes for
Scotty Pippen Jr.,
Cam Spencer,
Javon Small, and
Walter Clayton Jr. Pippen posted 18 points, six assists, two steals, and three triples last game, while Small and Clayton each logged 26 minutes. Pippen profiles as the strongest streamer if Jerome sits.
--Brian DailisanSource: Damichael Cole
February 23, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The 19-year-old rookie will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game due to a left midfoot sprain. His next opportunity to return comes Thursday versus Sacramento. In Flagg's absence,
Max Christie and
Khris Middleton should continue to see expanded offensive roles. Middleton finished with 25 points, seven assists, and one steal in Sunday's win over Indiana, making him a solid streaming option in most formats.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Devin Carter (back) is out for Monday's game against Memphis after being added late to the injury report with lower-back soreness. His absence should open additional ballhandling and scoring chances in the backcourt.
Malik Monk is positioned for a larger offensive role after posting 19 points, six assists, and three triples last game, while
Nique Clifford could see steadier involvement as well.
Russell Westbrook will continue to initiate the offense. Newly signed
Killian Hayes may factor into the rotation, though his role remains uncertain.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Scottie Barnes (personal) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder after sitting out Sunday. The 24-year-old has been a category anchor over his last five games, averaging 18.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 33.2 minutes while shooting 52.2 percent from the field. His return trims the roles of
Gradey Dick and
Ja'Kobe Walter and could slightly reduce
Immanuel Quickley's on-ball reps. Barnes remains a must-start option in all formats given his across-the-board production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder as the team manages his lower back in the first half of a back-to-back. His absence opens minutes for
Collin Murray-Boyles and
Sandro Mamukelashvili. Mamukelashvili posted 15 points, four rebounds, four assists, three triples, and one steal in 23 minutes last game, while Murray-Boyles logged 29 minutes in a recent start. Both are viable deep-league streamers, with Mamukelashvili offering more scoring and Murray-Boyles supplying steals and blocks.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 23, 2026
According to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Ziaire Williams (personal) will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old missed the previous two contests due to a personal matter. Williams is averaging 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 22.9 minutes across 39 appearances this season. Even with his return, he is unlikely to carry meaningful fantasy appeal in most formats.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Erik Slater
February 23, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (Achilles) has been cleared to play Tuesday against Golden State after missing most of the season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles. The 29-year-old is expected to return with a monitored workload, potentially easing in off the bench as the team manages his minutes. His return clouds
Jeremiah Fears' role after Fears logged seven points, seven rebounds, and six assists in 25 minutes last game. Murray's presence should also trim
Jordan Poole's usage. Murray carries upside in assists and steals but comes with short-term minutes risk.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 23, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (hand) will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to sustaining a broken left hand during Saturday's 113-110 win over the Orlando Magic. Brooks earliest return to action would be in late March if he is cleared to play by then. The 30-year-old has been outstanding this season, averaging a career-high 21.2 points with 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals. While Brooks is sidelined, fantasy managers can expect
Collin Gillespie,
Jalen Green, and
Grayson Allen to lead the offense, especially with
Devin Booker (hip) also out for a few more games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
February 23, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (nose) is scheduled to undergo surgery this week that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, according to Chris Haynes of NBA TV. The 31-year-old has dealt with breathing issues stemming from a prior fracture and finishes the year averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes across 41 games. His absence locks
Kyle Filipowski into a featured role after a 20-point, six-rebound, four-assist, two-steal, two-block effort in 28 minutes last game. Filipowski is a must-roster option, while
Lauri Markkanen and
Isaiah Collier should see added playmaking touches.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chris Haynes
February 23, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies are signing guard
Rayan Rupert to a 10-day contract. The 21-year-old has appeared in 139 games across parts of three seasons with Portland and averaged 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 12.0 minutes this year before being waived. Memphis is navigating multiple injuries, but Rupert enters a crowded backcourt rotation that includes
Scotty Pippen Jr.,
Walter Clayton Jr., and
Cam Spencer. He projects as depth for now and is not on the fantasy radar outside of very deep leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 23, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings are signing former No. 7 overall pick
Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract. Hayes has spent the season with the Cleveland Charge, where he posted 23.1 points, 8.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 threes, and 1.7 steals in 31.8 minutes per game. With
Zach LaVine (finger) and
De'Andre Hunter (eye) done for the year, Hayes could absorb reserve backcourt minutes behind
Russell Westbrook and
Devin Carter. He could surface as a deeper-league option for assists and steals if he carves out steady minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 23, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Cason Wallace produced 20 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, and three steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 win over Cleveland, adding four triples while setting a new career high in assists. With
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and
Jalen Williams (hamstring) both sidelined, Wallace has operated as the primary initiator and is averaging 12.8 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 threes across nine February starts. He is a strong short-term hold and category streamer, while
Chet Holmgren and
Isaiah Joe should continue seeing steady usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: OKC THUNDER
February 23, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) is out for Monday's matchup against the Kings, marking his seventh straight absence due to right knee injury management. His next chance to return is Wednesday versus Golden State. With Aldama sidelined,
GG Jackson II erupted for 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 26 minutes off the bench last game and remains the top fantasy beneficiary.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Taylor Hendricks continue to see steady minutes, but Jackson profiles as the strongest short-term add across standard formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 23, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will not return to Sunday's loss against the Celtics after suffering a right ankle injury in the first quarter. His availability for Tuesday against Orlando is uncertain. Hayes typically logs around 18 minutes off the bench, so his absence is unlikely to move the needle much in standard fantasy formats.
Jarred Vanderbilt logged 11 minutes and posted three points and five rebounds, while
Maxi Kleber saw only three minutes. Vanderbilt is the more viable deep-league streamer if Hayes misses time, though
Deandre Ayton should continue handling the bulk of center minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
February 23, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) will not return to Sunday's game against the Suns after aggravating a preexisting low back issue less than one minute into the contest. His availability for Tuesday against Minnesota is uncertain. Avdija's 29.8 usage rate leaves a sizable void.
Scoot Henderson logged 30 minutes Sunday and produced 11 points, six assists, and four rebounds, positioning him as a viable short-term add.
Jerami Grant and
Jrue Holiday should see added scoring responsibility, while
Sidy Cissoko and
Vit Krejci profile as deeper-league streamers if Avdija misses time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Trail Blazers PR
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