February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Clippers after missing four contests before the All-Star break. He saw limited action during All-Star weekend and could have his workload managed in his first Lakers appearance since Feb. 5. In his last five games, Doncic averaged 26.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 3.6 3-pointers in 28.4 minutes, carrying a 37.6 percent usage rate. He remains a must-start in all formats, though managers should monitor minutes.
Austin Reaves and
LeBron James may see slightly reduced on-ball volume with Doncic back.
--Brian DailisanSource: Law Murray
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Clippers after missing two contests before the All-Star break. With the roster back to full strength, Ayton is expected to reclaim his starting role, pushing
Jaxson Hayes to the bench. Over his last five games, Ayton has averaged 12.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 27.5 minutes, offering steady rebounding with modest usage behind
Luka Doncic and
LeBron James. He profiles as a mid-tier center hold, while Hayes loses short-term streaming appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: Law Murray
February 20, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after undergoing a procedure to correct a finger issue. The veteran wing closes the year averaging 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes across 51 games. His absence opens steady perimeter minutes in a thin rotation.
Cam Spencer logged 22 minutes with nine assists and one steal in a Feb. 11 loss to Denver, while
Jahmai Mashack produced nine points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in the same contest.
Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) is another candidate for an expanded run once his injury subsides. Spencer profiles as the safest deep-league assist streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
February 20, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will sit out Friday's matchup against Washington after turning his ankle in the first half Thursday. With Nesmith sidelined and
Pascal Siakam (personal) also away from the team, Indiana is thin on the wing.
Kobe Brown stepped into an expanded role and logged 33 minutes in the previous loss to Washington, producing 12 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one block, and two 3-pointers. His game log has been volatile, but the path to minutes is clear, making him a deep-league streamer.
Jarace Walker and
Ben Sheppard should also see stable workloads.
--Brian DailisanSource: Scott Agness
February 20, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (hip) will not return to Thursday's game against San Antonio after exiting late in the second quarter. He finished with five points and one rebound in nine minutes before being ruled out. If the issue lingers, there is a clear usage vacuum behind his 30.2 percent rate and 34.0 minutes per game.
Jordan Goodwin logged 27 minutes off the bench in the 121-94 loss, posting 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two 3-pointers, making him a short-term deep-league streamer.
Jalen Green and
Dillon Brooks would also see added shot volume if Booker sits Saturday against Orlando.
--Brian DailisanSource: Amanda Pflugrad
February 19, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days as he continues to deal with a persistent right knee injury, and he is expected to miss at least five more games. Curry has not played since Jan. 30, leaving a 33.5 percent usage rate absent from the lineup. In the most recent loss to San Antonio,
Brandin Podziemski logged 16 points in 36 minutes, while
De'Anthony Melton added 17 points and five threes in 25 minutes.
Pat Spencer saw 31 minutes. Podziemski and Melton profile as strong short-term holds, with
Draymond Green likely seeing more playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 19, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Grayson Allen (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against San Antonio after being ruled out with a right ankle sprain. Allen had just returned from a knee issue before landing back on the injury report, creating another rotation shift on the wing. In the last game against Oklahoma City,
Jordan Goodwin logged 28 minutes and finished with 12 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two threes, while
Royce O'Neale posted 12 points and four threes in 24 minutes. Goodwin is a viable short-term streamer, and O'Neale gains value in three-point formats alongside
Devin Booker.
--Brian DailisanSource: Amanda Pflugrad
February 19, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) will be sidelined for at least one more week and is set for re-evaluation, remaining out alongside
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and
Jalen Williams (hamstring). The absence keeps Oklahoma City's backcourt thin. Over the last five games,
Isaiah Joe has averaged 16.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.4 threes in 28.1 minutes, while
Cason Wallace has posted 11.0 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in 30.8 minutes.
Aaron Wiggins has added 10.8 points and 1.6 steals in 24.8 minutes. Wallace is the safest hold, with Joe and Wiggins viable category streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brandon Rahbar
February 19, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Cedric Coward (knee) won't play on Friday versus Utah. The rookie has had a quality inaugural campaign, averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. He also hasn't missed many games. Unfortunately, Coward will be sidelined for a second-straight contest due to a hyperextended right knee. His next chance to get back on the floor will be on Saturday in Miami. With that said,
Jahmai Mashack will likely remain in the starting lineup, with the 23-year-old averaging 8.5 points and 4.0 steals in two starts this season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 19, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) remains out for Friday's meeting with Utah. He has been battling a nagging knee injury, costing him the previous four games leading up to the All-Star break. It appears he might be back on Saturday in Miami. However, while Aldama is out of commission,
Kyle Anderson will likely handle things in the middle to begin the game.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper, coming off 14-point, five-rebound effort in the loss to the Denver Nuggets ahead of the All-Star break, remains in line for additional minutes and scoring chances, especially with so many names listed on the injury report for the Grizzlies.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 19, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is scheduled to be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, extending his absence after aggravating the injury earlier this month. With Williams sidelined and
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) also out, perimeter minutes remain available. Over his last five games,
Cason Wallace has averaged 11.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in 30.8 minutes, while
Aaron Wiggins has posted 10.8 points and 1.6 threes in 24.8 minutes.
Alex Caruso is adding 1.0 steals in 19.4 minutes. Wallace profiles as the safest hold, with Wiggins and Caruso viable deep-league streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brandon Rahbar
February 19, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week and is set to miss additional time after sitting out since Feb. 3. With the All-Star sidelined alongside
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen), Oklahoma City's backcourt minutes are wide open. Over his last five games,
Isaiah Joe has averaged 16.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.4 threes in 28.1 minutes, while
Cason Wallace has produced 11.0 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in 30.8 minutes.
Jared McCain added 13 points in 24 minutes last game. Joe and Wallace are strong streamers, with
Chet Holmgren likely absorbing added usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brandon Rahbar
February 19, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (nose) won't play on Friday versus Memphis. The veteran is listed as out on the injury report due to injury management purposes, so he'll likely be back on Monday in Houston. In the meantime,
Kyle Filipowski will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Filipowski is coming off a solid 15-point, nine-rebound, six-steal effort in the loss to the Trail Blazers ahead of the All-Star break.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 19, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) remains out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old missed three games because of a left ankle injury at the beginning of February. While he returned for the matchup with the Orlando Magic on February 7, he tweaked his right ankle and will now miss his fourth-straight contest. It's unknown how close George is to returning to the floor, although it's certainly realistic to assume he could miss more games moving forward.
Jusuf Nurkic (nose) also won't suit up on Friday, meaning
Lauri Markkanen,
Ace Bailey,
Isaiah Collier, and
Brice Sensabaugh should receive extra scoring opportunities on the offensive end.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 19, 2026
Toronto Raptors forwards/centers
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) and
Sandro Mamukelashvili (rib) are available for Thursday's game against Chicago, but their upside hinges on minutes in a crowded frontcourt with
Jakob Poeltl active. Over his last five games, Murray-Boyles averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.6 blocks in 25.7 minutes, flashing category juice if the workload holds. Mamukelashvili posted 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.8 threes in 25.3 minutes across that span. Both carry deep-league appeal, yet Poeltl's presence caps ceilings, leaving
Scottie Barnes as the safest frontcourt play.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
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