January 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) will miss Friday's game against Portland, extending his absence to seven straight contests as he works back from a right hip contusion. Walter's absence has sustained
Jamal Shead's expanded role, with production holding despite efficiency concerns. Shead is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 31.8 minutes over his last five games while shooting 34.8 percent from the field. His role could expand further if
RJ Barrett (ankle) remains sidelined, giving Shead short-term standard-league value.
Gradey Dick and
Ochai Agbaji see marginal bumps but remain fringe options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Portland as he works through a left thumb sprain and risks missing a third straight game. His availability matters for Toronto's frontcourt rotation, where
Sandro Mamukelashvili has stepped into a larger role. Mamukelashvili erupted for 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in 32 minutes last game, making him a strong short-term add if Murray-Boyles remains out. Murray-Boyles is a hold in deeper formats, but any absence continues to funnel minutes and usage toward Mamukelashvili.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Portland, a step forward as he works toward a potential return. Barrett's availability directly impacts the backcourt rotation, as
Jamal Shead would likely slide back to the second unit if Barrett plays. Shead has been productive lately, averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 31.8 minutes over his last five, though on a shaky 34.8 percent from the field. Fantasy managers should view Shead as a short-term standard-league option only if Barrett remains sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (ankle) is probable to play Friday against Denver after missing one game. His return would tighten Milwaukee's frontcourt rotation, cutting into
Bobby Portis' upside after the veteran big delivered 15 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in 37 minutes Wednesday. Turner's recent play has been uneven, averaging 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds over his last five, which keeps expectations modest. Fantasy managers should view Turner as a low-end hold, while Portis slides from short-term standard-league value back to a capped bench role when Turner is active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (hand) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento, marking his fourth straight absence as he continues to manage a right-hand sprain. With Merrill and
Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Cleveland is again leaning on
Jaylon Tyson for secondary scoring and playmaking. Tyson delivered 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes last game, giving him short-term value in standard formats.
Craig Porter Jr. also continues to see an expanded role, though his seven points, one rebound, and two assists in 18 minutes keep him capped as a low-end option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) will miss Friday against Oklahoma City as he continues to recover from a right thumb sprain and has now missed 10 straight games. Indiana will keep leaning on
Aaron Nesmith and second-year wing
Johnny Furphy, though results have been uneven. Nesmith is mired in a slump, shooting 23.1 percent from the field over his last five starts. Furphy has shown flashes with 7.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over that stretch, though the production has been volatile and is best left for deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (adductor) will sit out Friday against Indiana, extending his absence as the Thunder continue to manage his workload. With Caruso and
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) sidelined and
Aaron Wiggins (groin) carrying a questionable tag, Oklahoma City's wing rotation thins again. That creates a short-term opportunity for
Isaiah Joe, who logged five points in 25 minutes last game and offers situational three-point streaming value in deeper leagues. Caruso remains a defensive-category specialist when active, but his limited scoring profile keeps his fantasy ceiling capped.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) will miss Friday's game against Indiana after exiting early Wednesday, sidelined by an abdominal strain. His absence opens short-term backcourt minutes, pushing
Cason Wallace,
Luguentz Dort, and
Isaiah Joe into larger roles. Wallace logged nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals in 31 minutes last game, making him a viable deep-league streamer for defensive stats. Dort adds scoring stability after scoring 13 points with three three-pointers, while Joe remains a low-usage specialist. Mitchell remains a hold in deeper formats, with a return possible Sunday.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will not play Friday against Indiana and remains sidelined by a lingering soleus strain that has kept him out since late December. With no clear timetable, fantasy managers should treat Hartenstein as a stash only in deeper formats. His continued absence opens frontcourt minutes for
Kenrich Williams, who logged 18 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes last game, while
Branden Carlson added nine points and six rebounds in 16 minutes.
Jaylin Williams' (glut) questionable status further boosts Kenrich's streaming appeal in deeper leagues, with fringe standard-league value if minutes hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against Dallas after exiting early with left knee soreness and is scheduled for an MRI on Friday. Kuminga logged 10 points on 3-3 shooting, one rebound, two assists, and two steals in nine minutes before being shut down as a precaution. Recently back in the rotation following
Jimmy Butler III's (knee) season-ending injury, Kuminga remains a hold if cleared quickly. Any absence would boost minutes for
De'Anthony Melton,
Moses Moody, and
Brandin Podziemski, while
Draymond Green's usage could tick up in smaller lineups.
--Brian DailisanSource: Anthony Slater
January 23, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Deni Avdija (back) exited Thursday's game against Miami early after feeling discomfort, but is expected to suit up Friday versus Toronto, according to coach Tiago Splitter. Avdija was productive before leaving, posting 20 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 18 minutes, and has been on a heater lately, averaging 27.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals in 32.5 minutes over his last five games. Fantasy managers should treat him as a confident hold, though any late scratch would funnel extra usage to
Shaedon Sharpe and
Jrue Holiday.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joe Freeman
January 22, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (back) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Although the team downgraded Powell from probable to questionable earlier in the day, he is now listed as available. Powell is dealing with lower back tightness, which may affect his performance against Portland. Recently, the 32-year-old has been in excellent form, shooting 42.1 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across the last five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Heat. He was unavailable for the last game on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings when Portland concluded a back-to-back set. Thursday's game kicks off another back-to-back for the team, making it likely that Williams III will sit out Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. With Williams III returning,
Duop Reath and
Yang Hansen will slide down the depth chart on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forwards
Jerami Grant (Achilles) and
Sidy Cissoko (illness) will be active against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Both were listed as questionable on the injury report. A couple of hours before tip-off, Portland upgraded Grant and Cissoko to probable, and they have now been listed as available. Grant will rejoin the action after missing the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Cissoko has started seven consecutive games, but with Grant and
Jrue Holiday back from lengthy injury absences, he may soon lose his spot in the first unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 22, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (knee) will return from a three-game absence on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. The Clippers initially listed Leonard as questionable on the injury report. With Leonard back,
Kobe Sanders is likely to return to the second unit. Leonard has been a man on a mission since the turn of the year, averaging 29.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals, while shooting 42.5 percent from three-point range.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Haynes
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