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
February 23, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) did not return in Sunday's loss to the Knicks after aggravating right calf tightness, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. The injury shifts the frontcourt rotation.
Guerschon Yabusele logged 30 minutes as a starter and posted 11 points, 13 rebounds, and three triples, while
Nick Richards supplied nine points, 14 rebounds, and one block in 23 minutes.
Patrick Williams added 10 points and eight assists in 28 minutes but remains volatile. Yabusele and Richards are priority streamers if Smith misses time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chicago Bulls
February 22, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Kyle Anderson (knee) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Kings and appears likely to miss a second straight contest due to right knee soreness. His absence should keep
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Taylor Hendricks in the rotation mix. Prosper started last game and delivered nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 26 minutes, while Hendricks added four points, two rebounds, one steal, and one block in 24 minutes. Both remain risky deep-league streamers, with limited upside unless Memphis thins further.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) will remain out for Monday's matchup against the Kings, extending his absence to four straight games due to a posterior capsule sprain in his right knee. With Coward sidelined,
Walter Clayton Jr.,
Cam Spencer, and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper should continue seeing elevated minutes. Clayton logged nine points, four rebounds, and six assists in 26 minutes last game, while Prosper added nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. All three remain fringe streamers, with limited upside unless Coward's absence stretches further.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's game against the Magic after initially being listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness. Leonard has been dominant since early February, averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals while handling a 34.5 usage rate. He posted 31 points with four 3-pointers, four rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes in the recent loss to the Lakers. Leonard remains a must-start, while
Kris Dunn and
Bennedict Mathurin benefit from the defensive attention he draws.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joey Linn
February 22, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence due to back spasms. With Suggs sidelined,
Desmond Bane should continue to anchor the offense after erupting for 34 points with five three-pointers, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 40 minutes last game.
Anthony Black logged 45 minutes, while
Jevon Carter and
Tristan da Silva each topped 30 minutes. Bane remains a must-start, Black profiles as a strong hold, and Carter is a viable short-term streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks after being listed with a left-hand injury. Williams has averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 23.2 minutes over his last five outings, but his usage remains modest in a crowded rotation. He logged six points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in 16 minutes during the recent loss to Detroit. With
Josh Giddey and
Matas Buzelis handling larger roles, Williams remains off the standard-league radar and profiles as a deep-league filler at best.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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