February 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) will return to action in Monday's marquee matchup against
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2025 All-Star hasn't played since Jan. 17 due to a right hamstring strain. Williams has also missed time this season due to wrist surgery, appearing in only 24 games. He has averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.6 minutes per game. Because of his lengthy absence, Williams might carry a minute limit on Monday night. Still, with
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) out of commission, Williams will be expected to do a lot of work on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 8, 2026
Brooklyn Nets point guard
Egor Demin (rest) won't suit up on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. The Russian rookie will be rested after making five consecutive appearances. Demin has had a tough time finding consistency, following Thursday's big 26-point effort against Orlando with a four-point dud in Saturday's win over Washington. The Nets also won't have
Michael Porter Jr. (knee) on Monday, leaving two openings in the starting lineup.
Danny Wolf is expected to replace Porter Jr., while
Terance Mann and
Drake Powell are the top candidates to fill in for Demin.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (knee) won't play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. He has been ruled out for the game due to right knee tendinitis. Porter Jr.'s absence creates an intriguing situation, as he leads the Nets in scoring with 25.0 points per game. The rest of the squad must pick up the slack on the offensive end. Meanwhile,
Danny Wolf is poised to replace Porter Jr. in the starting lineup, having regularly filled in for him in the past. Wolf averages 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) might be out for a fifth consecutive game on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, as he has been listed as questionable on the injury report. Avdija is having trouble shaking off a back issue, which has limited him to only four appearances since mid-January. In Avdija's absence,
Jerami Grant has moved back into the first unit, scoring a game-high 29 points in Saturday's win over Memphis.
Sidy Cissoko, who tallied seven points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals on Saturday, also has more fantasy appeal with Avdija on the shelf.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. There's no clear timetable for Curry's return, but it seems likely he'll remain out through the All-Star break. On Saturday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters there's a "good chance" Curry won't play before the break. With Curry out,
Pat Spencer operates as Golden State's starting point guard. There have also recently been starting roles for
De'Anthony Melton and
Gui Santos, while
Brandin Podziemski has been tasked with providing a spark off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ayton missed Saturday's win over Golden State due to a sore right knee and was labeled day-to-day by Lakers head coach JJ Redick. However, he appears on track to return against the defending champions. This is a rough spot for Ayton against
Isaiah Hartenstein and
Chet Holmgren. Ayton managed only six points and five rebounds when these teams locked horns for the first time this season on Nov. 12.
Jaxson Hayes and
Maxi Kleber will lose minutes with Ayton's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) has been listed as out for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will miss a second consecutive game due to a left calf strain. After Saturday's win over Golden State, Lakers head coach JJ Redick labeled Doncic day-to-day, so he shouldn't be out for long. However, the Lakers have three games in four nights scheduled and will be cautious with Doncic to prevent any further injury. Without Doncic,
LeBron James and
Austin Reaves have to do more on the offensive end, while
Rui Hachimura joined the first unit on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He shook off the questionable tag on Saturday, putting in a 33-point effort against the Phoenix Suns. Since Embiid has played regularly in recent weeks and there's no back-to-back on the schedule, it appears likely that the 2023 MVP will suit up. However, if he isn't ready to play, the usual suspects,
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona, will take care of the minutes at the No. 5 spot. At the same time,
Tyrese Maxey,
Kelly Oubre Jr., and
VJ Edgecombe would have more offensive responsibilities.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Smith couldn't play on Saturday against Denver due to a right calf strain and may miss a second consecutive contest versus Brooklyn.
Guerschon Yabusele started in Smith's place on Saturday, with
Nick Richards serving as his backup. Although Yabusele saw more action, Richards made a bigger impact in the game. He had 15 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block across 19 minutes. Chicago's frontcourt is in a good spot on Monday, with Brooklyn allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He suffered a left hamstring strain in late January and is likely to miss a 10th consecutive game.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) also isn't expected to return on Monday, elevating the fantasy values of
Anfernee Simons,
Jaden Ivey, and
Collin Sexton. While Simons and Ivey have been Chicago's starting backcourt duo in recent games, Sexton was the team's highest-scoring guard in Saturday's loss to Denver, notching 17 points and four assists in 29 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is expected to miss a seventh consecutive game on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, as he has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. Giddey was having a great year until he ran into hamstring issues, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team kept him on the shelf until the All-Star break. Giddey's health issues, along with
Tre Jones' (hamstring) absence, have allowed
Anfernee Simons and
Jaden Ivey to make productive starts in Chi-Town.
Collin Sexton has also just made his team debut, helping cover for the backcourt absences.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Dyson Daniels (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is currently dealing with inflammation in his right ankle, and Daniels may be out for only the third time this season. If that's the case,
CJ McCollum is likely to land a starting role for Monday night, with
Buddy Hield and
Gabe Vincent potentially also more involved in the action. McCollum has made a decent start to life in Atlanta, averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 27.9 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Utah Jazz point guard
Keyonte George (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's tilt against the Miami Heat. This comes as no shock after George sprained his right ankle in Saturday's loss to Orlando. George also recently dealt with a left ankle sprain, missing three games. Due to a lack of bodies in the backcourt,
Isaiah Collier logged 48 minutes in back-to-back games. While he now has help with
Vince Williams Jr. in town, Collier looks set for another busy night on Monday, and it's a perfect matchup for him -- Miami allows the fifth-most fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. After dropping six three-point bombs and scoring 18 points against the Clippers on Friday night, Monk missed Saturday's contest against Cleveland due to illness and still needs time to recover from the bug. Sacramento's backcourt has also lost
Zach LaVine (finger), improving the fantasy outlook of
Nique Clifford and
Devin Carter. Clifford led Sacramento's offense on Saturday, producing a career-high 30 points. Carter also made a mark in the game, finishing with 18 points, four rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) is considered probable for Monday's clash with the Charlotte Hornets. He didn't suit up on Friday night in the 118-80 win over the New York Knicks. As a result,
Isaiah Stewart got the start, finishing with 15 points.
Paul Reed was also more involved than usual, amassing 12 points, six boards, four assists, one block, and one steal in 26 minutes. With Duren anticipated to return to the lineup, Stewart's ceiling will be lower, although he'll remain a viable starting fantasy option. On the other hand, Reed won't offer much upside.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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