February 24, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana after sitting out five straight games due to right knee injury management and shin soreness. When active, Embiid has been dominant, averaging 33.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 triples, and 1.2 blocks across his last five outings. His return pushes
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona back into limited reserve roles. Embiid remains an automatic start in all formats, while Drummond and Bona lose streaming appeal with minutes set to shrink.
--Brian DailisanSource: Philadelphia 76ers
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Kam Jones (back) is available for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia after being listed as probable earlier in the day. The rookie guard remains in the starting mix even with
Andrew Nembhard and
T.J. McConnell active. Jones logged 10 points, three assists, and two triples in 31 minutes last game and previously posted four points, five rebounds, and 11 assists in 39 minutes. He profiles as a deeper-league assists streamer, though backcourt health caps his ceiling. Nembhard remains the safer standard-league play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His absence from the rotation won't impact too much, given he's only playing minutes in the teens right now.
Pelle Larsson and
Simone Fontecchio should see increased playing time with Jovic out once again. Larsson is the more appealing fantasy option between the two players.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
According to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620, Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula. A strained left calf had already sidelined Sharpe since early February, and this latest setback could push his return timetable into April. In his absence,
Scoot Henderson and
Vit Krejci could see expanded roles, potentially boosting their fantasy value.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Sean Highkin
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (wrist) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia, while forward/center
Micah Potter (ankle) is available and expected to see a larger role. Siakam recently returned from a hamstring issue but aggravated his wrist after a collision on Sunday, forcing him back to the sideline. Potter has averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.8 triples over his last five games in 26.2 minutes, making him a viable streamer.
Kobe Brown added 15 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes last game and profiles as a deeper-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
February 24, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Tristan Vukcevic (hand) is cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Vukcevic is back in the mix after missing Sunday's game due to a right-hand injury. His return to the court should push
Anthony Gill back to the bench. Over the last five games, Vukcevic is averaging 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 17.8 minutes per game. He should continue to see an increase in usage and playing time going forward. The Wizards are without
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring) and
Anthony Davis (finger) right now, so they'll continue to lean on Vukcevic.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guards
Andrew Nembhard (back) and
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will play Tuesday against Philadelphia after both carried injury tags. Nembhard continues to handle a steady workload, averaging 16.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.4 triples over his last five games in 30.0 minutes, keeping him locked into standard-league lineups. McConnell returns after sitting out Sunday and remains a deeper-league option, last posting nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 15 minutes. Nembhard helps run the offense smoothly, while McConnell's return limits the upside of
Ben Sheppard and
Quenton Jackson.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
February 24, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will suit up against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Kuminga was previously considered questionable due to a knee bone bruise, but he has since been cleared to play. The 23-year-old has yet to suit up for the Hawks and would likely have his minutes restricted in his debut. With Kuminga now in the mix,
Zaccharie Risacher,
Corey Kispert, and
Mouhamed Gueye could see their minutes on the floor reduced moving forward.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. He suffered the injury on Sunday but is cleared to return tonight. The 24-year-old rookie has started four consecutive games, averaging 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 blocks across 26.3 minutes per appearance. However, with
Moussa Diabate returning from suspension, Kalkbrenner is expected to shift back to a reserve role. Diabate is posting career highs of 8.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game and would carry fantasy appeal if he resumes starter-level minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Utah Jazz guard/forward
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Williams' injury occurred in a collision with
Tari Eason against Houston on Monday. A timetable for when the 25-year-old is expected to return hasn't been set. His injury boosts
Isaiah Collier and
Ace Bailey's fantasy value moving forward, as they will have expanded roles. Williams saw action in 40 contests this season, posting averages of 7.5 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
February 24, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Orlando Magic due to a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to return comes Thursday versus the Phoenix Suns. With the 25-year-old sidelined,
Deandre Ayton should continue handling the bulk of the minutes at center.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Maxi Kleber are expected to absorb most of the backup minutes, though neither projects as a strong fantasy option in Tuesday's matchup.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Dave McMenamin
February 24, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) was upgraded to available for his team's contest against the Pelicans, but forward/center
Al Horford (toe) will not play on Tuesday. With Steph Curry (knee) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also sidelined, Melton is likely be very active on Tuesday and makes a solid streaming and DFS option to consider after being upgraded from questionable for injury management purposes. The Warriors have another game on Wednesday, so Melton could be a candidate to sit out the second night of the back-to-back after playing Tuesday. Without Horford,
Gui Santos will continue to carry a big workload alongside
Draymond Green (back), who is listed as probable.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday night's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Reid missed Minnesota's last game with a sore right shoulder but will be able to return to the rotation along with
Rudy Gobert, who will be back in the lineup after sitting out one game due to a suspension for accumulated technical fouls.
Joan Beringer started at center on Sunday, but with both Reid and Gobert back, the 19-year-old will return to his more limited role.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) was listed as out for Tuesday night's game against the Hornets. He will miss at least one game after aggravating his calf injury and leaving Sunday's loss to the Knicks after only 18 minutes. With Smith out,
Guerschon Yabusele will likely resume his expanded role from Smith's earlier absence.
Nick Richards will step in as the primary backup, with
Patrick Williams also getting some extra work in the rotation. Yabusele is a good value for DFS and streaming use coming off 11 points and 13 boards on Sunday while stepping up after Smith's departure. He can stuff the stat sheet when he gets increased opportunity, which he should without Smith on Tuesday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard
Coby White (calf) has been listed as available for his new team's Tuesday night matchup against his former team, the Bulls. White was traded from Chicago to Charlotte at this season's trade deadline, but has been sidelined by a calf strain discovered in the trade process. Before the trade, White averaged 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in just over 29 minutes per game in his 29 games. He hasn't played in three weeks, and he'll like be only ready for limited minutes in his first action fo the Hornets. As he ramps up and acclimates to his new squad, he'll likely earn playing time ahead of
Sion James and
Grant Williams.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Reoprt
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