February 12, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs hired former NFL running back and current Oklahoma RBs coach DeMarco Murray as their RBs coach on head coach Andy Reid's staff on Wednesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Murray has been coaching at the college level since 2019 and will now make the jump to the NFL. The 37-year-old played seven years in the NFL and made three Pro Bowls, finishing his career with 7,174 rushing yards and 49 rushing touchdowns on 1,604 carries (4.5 yards per carry) with the Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, and Philadelphia Eagles. He was the Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 with Dallas, when he had a league-high 1,845 rushing yards and 13 TDs. KC's RB room could look drastically different in 2026, with both
Isiah Pacheco and
Kareem Hunt set for free agency. Murray will be working under offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
February 11, 2026
Free-agent right-handed reliever
Liam Hendriks signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Hendriks, a three-time All-Star, has only made 19 relief appearances since the start of the 2023 season due to injuries. The 37-year-old veteran Australian missed time last year with hip and elbow injuries and pitched in only 14 games for the Boston Red Sox, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits (two homers) while walking seven and striking out 12 in 13 2/3 innings. The Twins certainly could use the experience in their bullpen, but Hendriks is going to have to pitch well this spring and stay healthy to earn an Opening Day bullpen spot in Minnesota. Hendriks has 116 career saves in 14 major-league seasons, but fantasy managers should be looking to ignore him for now.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. He could be out for the third time in four games due to a sore right knee. Ayton's absence would allow
Jaxson Hayes to make another start, with
Maxi Kleber and
Drew Timme seeing additional minutes off the bench. As a starter, Hayes has managed 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game this season. Dallas allows the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to centers, making this an attractive matchup for L.A.'s big men.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star rookie is on the injury report due to a left midfoot sprain and appears set to exit the lineup after appearing in six consecutive games. Assuming Flagg won't play, the Mavericks will need more playmaking from
Tyus Jones and
Brandon Williams, while
Naji Marshall might be his replacement in the starting unit. At the same time,
Klay Thompson, who missed Tuesday's loss to Phoenix, could absorb most of the available minutes in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (pelvis) will be in action on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. San Antonio's rising star suffered a pelvic contusion in Tuesday's win over the Lakers and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Castle entered Tuesday's game coming off a huge 40-point triple-double. He's been shooting nearly 64 percent from the field this month and could be tough to handle for the Warriors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (calf) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has not included Reaves on the injury report. Reaves is managing a calf injury and didn't play on Tuesday night against San Antonio when the Lakers completed a back-to-back. After returning from a calf strain, Reaves has been limited to 24.8 minutes per game across four outings. He has averaged 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. During Monday's matchup versus Oklahoma City, Reaves logged close to 30 minutes, which could be a sign he may soon be ready to handle his usual workload.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Free-agent right-hander
Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles agreed on a one-year, $18.5 million contract on Wednesday night, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 36-year-old now joins an overhauled Orioles rotation that also includes
Shane Baz,
Zach Eflin,
Kyle Bradish,
Trevor Rogers, and
Dean Kremer. Bassitt will stay in the American League East after going 11-9 with a 3.96 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 166:52 K:BB in 170 1/3 innings over 32 regular-season outings (31 starts) in 2025 with the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran hurler isn't overpowering (career 22% strikeout rate), but he does an excellent job at avoiding hard contact. Bassitt was in the 85th percentile last year in average exit velocity and the 80th percentile in hard-hit rate, and he's made at least 30 starts each year since 2022. At his age, fantasy managers know what they are getting: a safe, dependable back-end starter with a limited ceiling.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, indicating he will return to the lineup. The veteran superstar sat out the second leg of a back-to-back against San Antonio on Tuesday. With
Luka Doncic (hamstring) out, James has taken on more playmaking duties, finishing each of his last three appearances with a double-double. He is averaging 21.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 1.2 steals for the month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. He will skip the meeting with his former team due to a left hamstring strain. This will be Doncic's fourth consecutive absence.
Marcus Smart,
Luke Kennard, and
Kobe Bufkin have a chance to see more action with Doncic out of commission. Meanwhile,
LeBron James and
Austin Reaves are responsible for keeping the Lakers' offense ticking.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Denver Post's Kyle Newman writes that new Colorado Rockies outfielder
Jake McCarthy "could very well end up starting in right field" to begin the 2026 season over
Mickey Moniak. McCarthy can play all three outfield spots and will be the fastest Rockies player with a sprint speed in the 99th percentile. The 28-year-old finished fourth in the National League Rookie of the Year voting back in 2022 and played in a career-high 142 games in 2024, but he dealt with injuries and slumped to the tune of a .204/.247/.345 slash line with a career-worst .591 OPS in 67 games (222 plate appearances) last year. McCarthy faces significant competition in Colorado's outfield, but if he bounces back, he could make the left-handed-hitting Moniak expendable. Speed is McCarthy's greatest asset, and although he doesn't have much power, he's a more intriguing bench stash in deeper fantasy leagues now that he's in Colorado.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Denver Post - Kyle Newman
February 11, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling a right knee contusion, and Golden State has downgraded Richard from questionable to out. After having some standout moments early in the campaign, Richard has not been a major part of the rotation in recent weeks. Across this month, he has been limited to 16.5 minutes per game.
De'Anthony Melton,
Gary Payton II, and
Brandin Podziemski will absorb Richard's minutes on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (glute) will play on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Melton has been a starter for three consecutive games, averaging 10.7 points and 2.7 steals in 24.6 minutes. The 27-year-old will be a crucial defensive piece against San Antonio's backcourt, which is spearheaded by
De'Aaron Fox. Offensively, this is a bad matchup for him, as San Antonio ranks third in defensive efficiency.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Spencer Jones (concussion) will not return to action on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. There was initially a chance Jones would be back after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. However, he has been ruled out ahead of tip-off.
Julian Strawther is set to remain in the starting lineup and has plenty to offer fantasy teams, having averaged 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals over the last two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) has been cleared to play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is ready to suit up for a fifth consecutive game after initially having a probable tag on the injury report. Braun has started to pick up momentum and matched his season high with 20 points in Monday's loss to Cleveland. He also had five rebounds and a pair of assists. With a softer defensive matchup on Wednesday night, Braun may have an even bigger impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander
Jared Jones (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed right-hander
Jose Urquidy, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Jones' placement on the 60-day IL was expected, as he's not projected to make his 2026 season debut until sometime in late May after he had surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right arm last May. We'll have a clearer timetable for the 24-year-old once he begins to ramp up his throwing program. Despite the surgery, Jones has lots of long-term potential in Pittsburgh after impressing in his rookie campaign in 2024. In his first 22 big-league starts, the former second-rounder went 6-8 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 132:39 K:BB in 121 2/3 frames. At best, Jones will be a speculative late-round selection in fantasy drafts this year, with the Bucs most likely handling him with extreme caution when he's finally back.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh PG - Colin Beazley
February 11, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) and guard
Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver, with Coward resting a sore right knee and Clayton sidelined by a right calf contusion. The short-handed backcourt opens minutes for
Ty Jerome and
Scotty Pippen Jr., who combined for 30 points and 11 assists in the last outing, while
Cam Spencer and
Jaylen Wells should see expanded roles. Jerome profiles as the top streamer, with Pippen a viable deep-league add until Memphis gets healthier.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hip) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has officially listed him as available after initially giving Murray a probable designation on the injury report. On Wednesday, Murray has a chance to record his first three-game double-double streak of the season. He narrowly missed one in his first meeting with the Grizzlies this season, posting 29 points and eight assists in a 125-115 win on Nov. 24.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) will play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Nuggets superstar is dealing with an ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Jokic can crush any opposition, but Wednesday's matchup looks particularly juicy for him, as the Grizzlies lack size. The three-time MVP is aiming for his fourth straight triple-double, a feat Jokic hasn't accomplished since the opening games of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (calf) won't play on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The 21-year-old big man was a late scratch for the contest due to a sore left calf. After a promising rookie campaign, Missi has served as a backup big in 2025-26, averaging 5.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 19.3 minutes.
Karlo Matkovic should handle most of Missi's minutes as the primary backup to
Derik Queen on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen will play limited minutes on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. "The plan for him is to play tonight on some restricted minutes, and then we'll see how he's feeling after the game, and we'll address tomorrow," Jazz head coach Will Hardy told reporters. Utah finishes a back-to-back on Thursday against Portland. Markkanen hasn't actually logged his normal minutes for a while, sitting out fourth quarters. He hasn't played more than 27 minutes in any of his last four appearances. Despite a lighter workload, Markkanen has still made an impact, averaging 22.3 points and 5.8 rebounds over the last four games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andy Larsen
February 11, 2026
Left-hander
Kris Bubic won his salary arbitration hearing against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, a source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Bubic will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after the team filed at $5.15 million. Bubic broke out in 2025 in his sixth year in the big leagues to earn his first All-Star nod, but his season was cut short due to a rotator-cuff strain. In his 20 starts, the 28-year-old southpaw went 8-7 with a career-low 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a career-high 116 strikeouts and 39 walks in 116 1/3 innings pitched. The good news is that Bubic is already throwing bullpens in spring training, so he should be ready for the start of the 2026 season. The former first-rounder has looked pretty darn good the last two years with ERAs under 3.00, but his arm just couldn't hold up to the increase in workload in 2025. He has kept hitters off balance with a diverse arsenal. Don't forget about him as rotation depth late in fantasy drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
February 11, 2026
Houston Rockets guard/forward
Tari Eason (lower leg) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, marking his first appearance in both legs of a back-to-back set this season. Eason has averaged 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals in 31.3 minutes over his last five games, though he managed just six points on 20 percent shooting Tuesday. He remains a serviceable category contributor, especially in steals and threes. His availability keeps
Jabari Smith Jr. and
Amen Thompson in stable roles while limiting deep-league minutes for
Josh Okogie.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Left-hander
Eric Lauer lost his salary arbitration hearing against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, a source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Lauer will earn $4.4 million in 2026 instead of the $5.75 million he filed for. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw stepped up for Toronto in a swing role in 2025 after pitching in Korea in 2024, as he posted a career-best 3.18 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 102 strikeouts and 26 walks in 104 2/3 innings over 28 appearances (15 starts). Lauer added some velocity last year and showed a little bit better control. The problem for his 2026 fantasy value is that he'll likely be relegated to a long-relief bullpen role after the offseason addition of starting pitcher
Dylan Cease. In his seven-year big-league career, Lauer has a 4.13 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 22.3% strikeout rate for three different teams. Lauer is strictly an arm to roster in AL-only leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
February 11, 2026
Houston Rockets forward/center
Alperen Sengun (lower leg) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers after initially being listed as probable. He will play the second leg of a back-to-back after logging 35 minutes with 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in Tuesday's 102-95 win. Sengun has averaged 19.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 33.1 minutes over his last five games. He remains a locked-in fantasy anchor, while
Clint Capela stays in a limited reserve role behind him.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Kansas City Royals left-hander
Bailey Falter (biceps) was able to throw a bullpen session at spring training on Wednesday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Falter missed the final five weeks of last season due to a left-biceps contusion, but he made a couple of minor-league rehab starts in late September and appears to be fully healthy as he heads into his first full season with the Royals. The 28-year-old southpaw opened the 2025 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates and had a 3.73 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 70:39 K:BB in 113 1/3 innings over 22 starts before joining the Royals in the second half. Falter only appeared in four games (two starts) with KC to close out the year, allowing 15 earned runs in just 12 innings. Depending on the health of the rest of the Royals' starting options, Falter appears ticketed for a long-relief role to open the 2026 campaign. Fantasy managers can ignore him in mixed formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
February 11, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) won't play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will exit the lineup after a 12-point, four-assist effort across 20 minutes in Tuesday's win over Dallas.
Devin Booker (ankle) also won't be in action against the defending champions, making
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin more appealing fantasy options. With the number of backcourt absences, we are also likely to see
Jamaree Bouyea in the rotation on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Athletics second baseman
Zack Gelof (shoulder) told Foul Territory on Wednesday that he's "feeling healthy, feeling ready to go," according to Jason Burke of Sports Illustrated. Gelof is very excited for the upcoming season and will be reporting to spring training on Friday. The 26-year-old is expected to be a full-go in camp after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign. He didn't make his season debut until early July after recovering from a fractured right wrist and a stress reaction in his ribs, and then he was shut down in the final month with a dislocated left shoulder. In between, Gelof hit an ugly .174/.230/.272 with two home runs, seven RBI, seven walks, and 46 K's in 30 games (101 plate appearances). Gelof looks to be healthy after having surgery on his shoulder, but he'll need to stay healthy and beat out Darrell Hernaiz for playing time at the keystone. Making contact has been an issue for the former second-rounder, as he led the league in strikeouts with 188 in 547 plate appearances in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Jason Burke
February 11, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) will miss Wednesday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team has ruled him out for the game after initially listing him as questionable. Booker played 32 minutes in Tuesday's win over Dallas and will rest his right ankle on Wednesday night.
Jalen Green (hamstring) will also depart the lineup, which should result in additional minutes for
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin. Booker's absence also opens up additional scoring opportunities for his teammates.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever
Hunter Strickland (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at spring training on Wednesday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Strickland was shut down for the rest of the season in early July of last year due to a right-shoulder strain, but the veteran reliever appears to be healthy going into the 2026 campaign. Even though
Kenley Jansen is no longer in town, the 37-year-old veteran is not a lock to win an Opening Day bullpen job with the Halos out of camp. Before his shoulder injury last year, Strickland held a 3.27 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, one save, 14 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 22 innings out of the bullpen. If Strickland pitches well this spring and begins the season with the Angels, he'll only be worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues that reward points for holds.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
February 11, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) won't suit up on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The team initially listed Wiggins as questionable for the contest due to toe inflammation. Wiggins joins
Tyler Herro (ribs),
Pelle Larsson (forearm), and
Norman Powell (back) on the sidelines. This will give
Jaime Jaquez Jr.,
Simone Fontecchio,
Nikola Jovic,
Kasparas Jakucionis, and
Dru Smith more opportunities to showcase their talent. Jaquez Jr. has the most fantasy upside, but he has struggled recently, scoring just 13 points across the last two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Chiang
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