January 10, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (calf) is trending toward a return Monday against Sacramento, with head coach JJ Redick expressing optimism Friday. Hachimura has not played since Dec. 28 and could face a minutes restriction initially. His return carries clear fantasy ripple effects.
Jake LaRavia, who thrived during the absence, averaged 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.5 three-pointers in 36.2 minutes over the last six games, delivering third-round nine-category value. That production likely regresses with Hachimura back, pushing LaRavia toward streamer status.
--Brian DailisanSource: Daniel Starkand
January 10, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) was ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against Boston after logging 28 minutes. He finished with 19 points, four rebounds, and seven assists before exiting. Barrett's next chance to play comes Sunday versus Philadelphia. Toronto's injury list remains crowded, with
Brandon Ingram (thumb),
Scottie Barnes (knee), and
Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined.
Immanuel Quickley stands to absorb primary usage after posting 17 points and 13 assists, while
Ja'Kobe Walter,
Jamal Shead, and
Gradey Dick gain short-term fantasy appeal as streamers in expanded roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
January 10, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (jaw) exited Friday's loss to Oklahoma City in the second quarter and did not return, finishing with two points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 10 minutes. His availability for Sunday against Brooklyn is uncertain. If Caldwell-Pope misses time,
Vince Williams Jr. and
GG Jackson II stand to see increased wing minutes. Williams recently logged 13 points, three rebounds, and five assists in 23 minutes, while Jackson offers scoring upside but remains inconsistent, making both situational fantasy streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
January 10, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) will not return to Friday's game against Houston after suffering a right knee injury and logged just seven minutes. He finished with three rebounds and one assist before exiting. Williams' status is worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup with New York. If he misses time,
Donovan Clingan should continue handling heavy minutes after posting eight points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 33 minutes, while
Yang Hansen could see a modest uptick as the primary backup. Hansen profiles as a deep-league watch option only.
--Brian DailisanSource: Trail Blazers PR
January 10, 2026
Houston Rockets guard/forward
Tari Eason (ankle) did not return to Friday's game against Portland after suffering a right ankle sprain and logged just 16 minutes. He finished with six points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block before exiting in the third quarter. Eason's status bears close monitoring after he averaged 12.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes over his last eight games. If he misses time,
Josh Okogie and
Dorian Finney-Smith gain minutes but remain volatile fantasy options.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Guillory
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (back) is questionable for Saturday against Dallas after missing Thursday's game. With
Josh Giddey (hamstring) sidelined for multiple weeks, Huerter's status carries added fantasy weight. If he sits,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Tre Jones should continue handling expanded roles. Over his last five games, Dosunmu has averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.6 three-pointers in 26.5 minutes, while Jones has posted 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists in 27.5 minutes. Both remain viable streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Julian Champagnie (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Boston due to mid-back soreness. With
Devin Vassell (adductor) sidelined, Champagnie has stepped into a larger role, starting and averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 32.0 minutes. If he sits, wing minutes open up.
Keldon Johnson becomes the primary beneficiary after posting 27 points in 28 minutes last game.
Dylan Harper has shown inconsistent production, while
Lindy Waters III has barely played lately, keeping both as risky deep-league options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas after missing two straight contests while progressing through the league's concussion protocol. If Smith remains out,
Lachlan Olbrich is expected to handle backup center duties behind
Nikola Vucevic, with
Zach Collins (toe) still sidelined. Olbrich logged 16 minutes last game, posting two points and five rebounds. The role offers limited fantasy upside. Vucevic continues to shoulder heavy frontcourt usage, while Smith remains a cautious hold until cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Charlotte, missing a second straight contest with a left hip flexor strain. His absence opens additional wing minutes and usage.
Brice Sensabaugh continues to benefit but has delivered modest returns, averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 three-pointers in 31.0 minutes over his last seven games. With
Lauri Markkanen (rest) also sidelined, Sensabaugh remains a low-end streamer, while
Svi Mykhailiuk gains situational depth appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) will miss Saturday's game against Miami, extending his absence to ten games as he continues through the league's concussion protocol. The Pacers' center rotation has been fluid, creating uneven fantasy value.
Jay Huff has recently regained momentum, averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.8 three-pointers over his last four games in 22.9 minutes, after
Micah Potter briefly flashed earlier. Still, the shifting minutes make Huff a risky streamer. Potter and
Tony Bradley remain watchlist options only.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 10, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Mike Conley (rest) will sit out Saturday against Cleveland, with his next chance to play Sunday versus San Antonio. The rest day opens short-term value in Minnesota's backcourt.
Bones Hyland should see a usage bump after contributing during Conley's last absence, averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 three-pointers in 22.5 minutes. Second-year guard
Rob Dillingham could also enter the rotation. Hyland gains streamer appeal, especially if
Anthony Edwards (foot) or
Julius Randle (thumb) are limited.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (illness) won't be available on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. An illness limited Williams to nine minutes on Thursday against the Utah Jazz, and he will now sit out the entire game on Saturday to give his body a chance to recover. With Williams out,
Ryan Nembhard and
Klay Thompson are likely to be more involved in the rotation on Saturday night. Thompson matched his season high with 23 points on Thursday, entering the weekend with positive momentum.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) will be absent for a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. He has landed on the shelf with a right ankle sprain and will get his next opportunity to return on Monday night in a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets.
Naji Marshall is likely to keep his starting spot on Saturday and deserves fantasy attention. He is averaging 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in a starting role this campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot/sciatica) will play on Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA's all-time leading scorer has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and has now officially been listed as available for the game. James will return from a one-game absence, and as a result,
Jarred Vanderbilt must likely settle for a bench role on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 9, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team listed him as questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Nembhard couldn't play on Thursday versus the Charlotte Hornets due to a sore lower back.
Quenton Jackson started in his place, while
T.J. McConnell and
Ben Sheppard saw more action off the bench. McConnell had by far the best game of the trio, producing 23 points with four rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. If Nembhard remains out on Saturday, McConnell will be an appealing fantasy target in a matchup against a team that gives up the fifth-most fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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