February 2, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) will miss Monday against Memphis, extending his absence to 20 straight games as he continues to recover from a left foot strain with no clear return date. Shannon's role was already limited before the injury, as he averaged five points and one rebound in 13 minutes across 22 appearances, mostly off the bench. His continued absence keeps fringe minutes available, with
Jaylen Clark logging 17 minutes and
Bones Hyland seeing 12 minutes in the last game. Clark and Hyland remain fringe rotation pieces, offering little fantasy appeal without a clear bump in playing time.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 2, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Cason Wallace and center
Isaiah Hartenstein (minutes restriction) both returned to the starting lineup Sunday as injuries continued to reshape the rotation. Wallace capitalized in a big way, erupting for 27 points, seven three-pointers, six rebounds, and two steals in 30 minutes, firmly planting himself on the standard-league radar. Hartenstein, still ramping up from injury, logged four points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 22 minutes alongside
Chet Holmgren. With
Jalen Williams (hamstring),
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen), and
Alex Caruso (adductor) still out, Wallace looks locked into a featured role, while Hartenstein profiles as a hold with upside as his minutes climb.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brandon Rahbar
February 2, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen erupted for a career-high 40 points in Sunday's win over Portland, adding 17 rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and two steals in 30 minutes. The outburst came with
Evan Mobley (calf) and
Darius Garland (toe) both sidelined, opening the door for Allen to shoulder a larger offensive load. With Mobley still out, Allen's usage and rebounding floor remain elevated, making him an elite must-start in all formats.
Donovan Mitchell continues to benefit from the inside-out balance, while Garland's eventual return and Mobley's health are the primary risks to Allen sustaining peak-level production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
February 2, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) will remain out Monday against Minnesota as he continues to recover from left big toe surgery performed in October. Pippen has yet to make his season debut, though recent work with the team's G League affiliate suggests a return may be approaching. His continued absence has solidified
Ty Jerome's role, and Jerome posted 20 points, six assists, and one steal in 20 minutes last game while shooting 50 percent from the field. Based on his production profile from last season, Jerome should stay rostered when his role is secure.
Cam Spencer is one to monitor as the rotation settles, while
Jaylen Wells remains fringe.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 2, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
De'Andre Hunter is expected to practice Tuesday and could make his team debut Wednesday against Memphis after arriving from Cleveland in a multi-team deal. Hunter offers immediate scoring and spacing after averaging 13.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes this season. His short-term fantasy outlook improves if
Keegan Murray (ankle) remains out, though Hunter still faces competition from
DeMar DeRozan,
Nique Clifford, and
Precious Achiuwa. Hunter profiles as a deeper-league scoring and threes streamer, with capped upside in a crowded rotation that could shift again with more trades possible.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chris Biderman
February 2, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Keon Ellis is expected to meet the team in Los Angeles and could be available Wednesday against the Clippers alongside fellow newcomer
Dennis Schroder. Both guards arrived from Sacramento in a multi-team deal and step into a crowded backcourt rotation. Schroder brings on-ball creation after averaging 12.8 points and 5.3 assists this season, while Ellis profiles as a defensive wing who averaged 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in limited minutes. If
Darius Garland (toe) remains out, Schroder has short-term assist-streamer appeal, while Ellis is a deep-league steals option.
Donovan Mitchell,
Jaylon Tyson, and
Sam Merrill still anchor the minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Chris Fedor
February 1, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The former MVP appears to have put his knee issues behind him for now and is currently on the injury report with a right ankle injury. However, he is expected to play in the first game of a back-to-back. Embiid just had a 40-point double-double against New Orleans and will be difficult to contain for a tired Clippers team coming off Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) won't be available on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Brown hasn't played since early January, but the doubtful tag suggests he is making progress and could be ready for his comeback soon. Denver's next game is Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. In the meantime,
Jalen Pickett and
Julian Strawther will remain more active in the rotation, but they are unreliable for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hip, hamstring) will play on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray has been a regular on the injury report with various health issues this season, but he rarely misses time. Following
Nikola Jokic's return to the lineup on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Murray took a secondary role on offense, yet he still had a good outing. In 36 minutes, Murray scored an efficient 20 points and had nine assists with four rebounds and one steal. While the opposition will be tougher, it wouldn't be surprising to see Murray put up similar numbers on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (knee) is ready to face
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Denver has upgraded Jokic's status from probable to available. This will be Jokic's second game since returning from a knee injury. The three-time MVP was limited to 25 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, but he still did a lot of damage. Jokic finished the game with 31 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: Denver Nuggets
February 1, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Craig Porter Jr. (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Sunday night's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed Friday's loss to the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left knee.
Lonzo Ball had a larger workload on Friday and will likely see less action against the Suns. Porter Jr. doesn't have a lot to offer to fantasy teams, averaging 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 17.6 minutes per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes will be back in the first unit on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. After starting all 47 games this season, Barnes dropped to the bench on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets, giving up his spot to
Devin Vassell. On Sunday, the Spurs will be without
Stephon Castle (adductor), allowing both Barnes and Vassell to start. Barnes had 11 points in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, but he struggled throughout January and isn't a great fantasy option at the moment.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Antonio Spurs
February 1, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports. Despite dealing with a sore left calf, Wembanyama has shaken off a questionable tag. The French star will look to produce a bounce-back performance following a quiet outing in Saturday's loss to Charlotte. Across 31 minutes, Wembanyama managed only 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. After swatting away nine shots over his previous two outings, Wembanyama didn't register a single block against the Hornets.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
February 1, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Blake Wesley (foot) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been out of action since undergoing right foot surgery in early November. Before landing on the shelf, Wesley contributed 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals across 16.3 minutes per game. He will look to re-establish himself in the rotation, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect an immediate impact from Wesley.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
February 1, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) has been cleared to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Lately, Williams III has played in every other game, but he will make a second consecutive appearance on Sunday. In Friday's heavy loss to the New York Knicks, Williams III notched four points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals in 20 minutes. He will have a similar workload on Sunday behind starting center
Donovan Clingan.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
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