March 16, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ty Jerome (shoulder) will sit out Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off. Jerome has posted three straight 20-point outings, but he hasn't taken the floor in two consecutive games for over a month. With
Javon Small inactive on Monday, the Grizzlies' backcourt will rely on
Cam Spencer,
Cedric Coward,
Walter Clayton Jr., and
Jahmai Mashack. Out of the quartet, Spencer has been the most consistent performer in recent weeks, averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (illness) won't be in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to illness, keeping Gafford sidelined for a second straight game. With Gafford out,
P.J. Washington had a big game in the frontcourt against Cleveland on Sunday. Meanwhile,
Marvin Bagley III has a clearer route to playing time, but he was only on the court for 16 minutes in Sunday's matchup. Gafford's next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) will exit the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, and Krejci hasn't recovered enough from a calf contusion to play. Since moving to Portland, Krejci has averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes per game. In his absence,
Kris Murray could return to the rotation on Monday night, while
Scoot Henderson and
Matisse Thybulle may also pick up some of the available minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) won't suit up on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, there was a chance Williams III would play in the second leg of a back-to-back when he was listed as questionable, but the team has now ruled him out. Williams III had six points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks across 20 minutes in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. With Williams III unavailable, starting center
Donovan Clingan could take on a larger workload, and we might also see more of
Sidy Cissoko in Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (rest) will miss Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 36-year-old veteran forward is out for tonight's contest for rest purposes. He was also out of action during Sunday's 130-120 win over the Cavs. His next chance to return to the floor is on Wednesday at home versus the Hawks. With Thompson sidelined, fantasy managers can look to 34-year-old sharpshooter
Khris Middleton as a potential streaming option as he should continue to see extra minutes this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mavs PR
March 16, 2026
The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) recently underwent further evaluation of his left wrist. Simons is making progress and will be re-evaluated in 10 days. He sustained a left wrist fracture on Feburary 24. The earliest date Simons could now return is March 27 against OKC.
Jaden Ivey (knee) will also continue to miss time and will be re-evaluated in a week. Extra backcourt minutes should continue to be available for
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham while Simons and Ivey are out of action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
March 16, 2026
The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) continues to make progress in his recovery from left knee soreness and will be re-evaluated in one week. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the All-Star break, missing 11 consecutive games. With Ivey expected to miss at least three more contests and
Anfernee Simons (wrist) also sidelined,
Tre Jones should remain a solid streaming option for fantasy managers. The 26-year-old guard has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
March 16, 2026
Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports that Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the Orlando Magic on Monday. Kuminga was previously listed as questionable due to a knee issue, but he has since been cleared to play. The injury kept him out of four of the previous five games. Besides health issues, moving to Atlanta has worked out for the 23-year-old forward, as he's averaged 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest across four appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Kevin Chouinard
March 16, 2026
According to Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Nuggets remain hopeful that forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be able to return at some point this week. Watson is recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. Benedetto reports that the 24-year-old forward is unlikely to play in the Nuggets' next two games, making Friday's matchup against the Raptors a more realistic target for his return. Until Watson is back in the lineup,
Tim Hardaway Jr. remains a solid streaming option for fantasy managers after recording 20 points, one rebound, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Vinny Benedetto
March 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard turned his left ankle late during Saturday's loss to the Kings and should be considered day-to-day before Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans. While the two-time Finals MVP is out of action,
Bennedict Mathurin could be seen as a potential streaming option for tonight after he logged 24 points, six rebounds and one block across 35 minutes off the bench last contest.
Darius Garland will likely carry more offensive responsibilities, while
Derrick Jones Jr. could see extended minutes on the floor as well.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) returned for his season debut Sunday and finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes against Dallas. The veteran wing looked comfortable immediately, knocking down six three-pointers on efficient shooting and potentially earning a larger role as his conditioning improves. His return could squeeze minutes for
Keon Ellis and
Jaylon Tyson, while
Sam Merrill may also face added competition once healthy. Strus shapes up as a three-point streaming option with upside if his workload climbs during the fantasy playoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: ESPN
March 16, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Seth Curry (adductor) will be re-evaluated in about a week after suffering a mild left adductor strain, an injury that is expected to keep him out multiple games. The veteran sharpshooter has appeared in only four contests this season and has not held a consistent role, so his absence is unlikely to shift the rotation.
Brandin Podziemski and
De'Anthony Melton (knee) should continue handling most of the backcourt minutes, while
Pat Spencer,
Will Richard, and
Gary Payton II remain deep-league options only if injuries thin the guard group further.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Emerman
March 16, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (calf) will miss at least the next week after imaging revealed a minor right calf strain, with a recheck scheduled before a potential return.
Quinten Post could remain in the rotation after starting and posting 22 points with four three-pointers and three blocks in 36 minutes in his last outing, though his role may shrink once
Draymond Green (back) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are fully available. Post is more of a deep-league flier for blocks and occasional threes, while
Gui Santos could continue seeing steady frontcourt minutes while Horford is out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Emerman
March 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Spurs after turning his left ankle late in Saturday's contest. If the two-time Finals MVP sits,
Bennedict Mathurin could see more scoring chances after producing 24 points with six rebounds and one block in 35 minutes off the bench last game.
Darius Garland may also shoulder more offensive responsibility, while
Derrick Jones Jr. could absorb extra wing minutes. Mathurin looks like a points streamer with some upside, though his minutes and role could still shift depending on how the Clippers set their rotations.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) will undergo a season-ending arthroscopic procedure to address lingering right knee discomfort after missing extended time down the stretch. The 25-year-old enjoyed a career year, producing 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 27.9 minutes across 43 appearances.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Taylor Hendricks should continue seeing expanded roles, with Prosper recently scoring 17 points with three three-pointers in 22 minutes and Hendricks adding five rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 30 minutes. Both profile as deep-league streamers, while
GG Jackson II (foot) could also factor in once healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brett Siegel
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