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Tobias Harris Unavailable Again on Friday
San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris (calf) will miss his second consecutive game Friday against the Houston Rockets. Harris continues to recover from a left calf strain and has yet to make his Spurs debut. The 34-year-old veteran averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists across 63 starts for Detroit last season before signing a two-year, $31 million deal with San Antonio. His next opportunity to suit up comes Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. Julian Champagnie and Devin Vassell remain appealing streaming options while Harris is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jake LaRavia Questionable for Friday's Matchup With Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. LaRavia sprained his right ankle during Wednesday's win over the Warriors, finishing with 10 points, two assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 18 minutes before exiting. If the 24-year-old is unable to suit up Friday, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, and Ziaire Williams could see additional playing time, potentially boosting their short-term fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk Probable for Friday
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Monk has been dealing with left ankle soreness throughout training camp and missed Wednesday's regular-season opener. He averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 three-pointers across 62 games last campaign. With Ben Simmons (Achilles) out for the season, Sacramento's backcourt depth is already being tested, so Monk's return could be a big boost. If he stays healthy, the 28-year-old could provide solid fantasy value with his scoring and three-point shooting.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton Available for Friday's Matchup With Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton (calf) is available for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 27-year-old missed Wednesday's regular-season opener due to a calf strain but is now set to make his Lakers debut. Sexton averaged 17.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in 26 games with Chicago last season while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from three-point range. His fantasy upside could be limited in 2026-27, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to handle most of the Lakers' offensive responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Brandin Podziemski Tagged as Questionable for Friday
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Podziemski missed Wednesday's regular-season opener, a 127-105 loss to the Lakers due to bilateral lower-back soreness and could miss his second straight contest. The 23-year-old averaged a career-high 13.8 points in 28.5 minutes per game during the 2025-26 campaign and should remain a useful fantasy contributor once healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Spencer Jones Sidelined on Thursday
According to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) will miss Thursday's regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jones strained his left hamstring early in training camp and is now also dealing with a right hamstring injury. Trevor Brazile could see additional minutes in Jones' absence, but he is unlikely to make a significant fantasy impact Thursday.
Source: Justin Martinez
Source: Justin Martinez
Ty Jerome Sets Grizzlies Opening-Night Record with 45 Points
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome poured in a career-high 45 points in Wednesday's 123-103 win over the Utah Jazz, adding seven rebounds, six assists, and five three-pointers. He shot 17-for-25 from the field and committed just one turnover in 32 minutes, breaking Ja Morant's franchise opening-night record of 44 points. With Morant now in Portland, Jerome has the keys to Memphis' offense, and Wednesday was a strong first look at what that role can produce. The bigger question is durability after injuries limited the 29-year-old to 15 games last season, but the opportunity is there for a major jump if he can stay on the floor.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Anthony Black a Full Participant in Thursday's Practice
Orlando Magic guard/forward Anthony Black (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, according to head coach Sean Sweeney. The session was mostly a walkthrough and film work following Wednesday's loss to Atlanta, but Black also got shots up afterward. The 22-year-old missed the entire preseason and the opener with a right ankle sprain, making Friday's matchup with Minnesota his next chance to return. Black averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals in 29.8 minutes last season. His return would tighten Orlando's bench rotation after Tristan da Silva scored 14 points with four threes Wednesday.
Source: Jason Beede
Source: Jason Beede
Oso Ighodaro Exits Season Opener with Hip Injury
Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro (hip) exited Wednesday's 124-83 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers shortly before halftime and did not return. The 24-year-old was seen grabbing at his right hip after missing the preseason finale with hip soreness. Ighodaro had eight points, three rebounds, and three assists on 4-for-7 shooting in 14 minutes before leaving. With Mark Williams (shoulder) sidelined for an extended period, any absence would leave Khaman Maluach with a larger role at center and could push two-way big Duop Reath into the rotation. Maluach saw only 8.9 minutes per game as a rookie, but there would be plenty more opportunity available if Ighodaro is forced to miss time.
Source: azcentral
Source: azcentral
AJ Dybantsa Ruled Out Again Friday
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors, according to head coach Brian Keefe. The 19-year-old remains day-to-day with the left ankle sprain he suffered in the preseason finale, delaying his NBA debut for a second straight game. Dybantsa averaged 12.8 points in 21.5 minutes across four preseason appearances. Bilal Coulibaly started in his place Wednesday and delivered 11 points, four steals, and two blocks on 4-for-6 shooting. With Dybantsa sidelined again, Coulibaly should remain heavily involved, and his ability to pile up defensive stats gives him some short-term fantasy appeal.
Source: Greg Finberg
Source: Greg Finberg
Jarrett Allen Expects to Suit Up Against 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) said he expects to play in Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Chris Fedor. Allen remains questionable with right patellar tendinopathy, the same knee that cost him 10 games last March. The 28-year-old averaged 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steal on 63.8 percent shooting across 56 games last season. His optimism puts him on track for his usual starting role, though fantasy managers should still confirm his status before tip-off. If Allen is ruled out, Evan Mobley would likely shift to center, with Jaylon Tyson a candidate to enter the starting five.
Source: Chris Fedor
Source: Chris Fedor
Tacko Fall Ruled Out Against Cavaliers
Philadelphia 76ers center Tacko Fall (quadriceps) is out for Thursday's home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 30-year-old missed the entire preseason with a separate left hip strain before landing a two-way deal Saturday, and he also sat out Tuesday's win over New York. Fall hasn't appeared in an NBA game since 2021-22, so his absence carries little fantasy weight. Adem Bona should continue handling the backup center minutes behind Joel Embiid after recording three rebounds, one assist, and one block in 10 minutes Tuesday. With Dominick Barlow (back) and Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) also out and Dean Wade (ankle) questionable, Philadelphia could turn to more small-ball looks with LeBron James.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bradley Beal Sidelined Through the Weekend
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (knee) won't play this week or travel for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Joey Linn. The 33-year-old continues to manage right knee inflammation after recovering from surgery for last season's left hip fracture, and there remains no firm timetable for his return. His absence should keep rookie Keaton Wagler involved after he posted 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists in Wednesday's opener, while Darius Garland handled much of the scoring with 30 points. Beal had yet to resume five-on-five work earlier this month, so there is still little reason to expect a quick return.
Source: Joey Linn
Source: Joey Linn
Yanic Konan Niederhauser Out This Week for Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) is making progress but won't play this week or travel for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Joey Linn. The 23-year-old underwent surgery in March after suffering a right Lisfranc injury against Indiana. Niederhauser averaged 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 10.3 minutes across 41 games as a rookie but was trending up before getting hurt, posting 8.2 points and 6.2 rebounds over his final five appearances. Isaiah Jackson started Wednesday's opener, while Brook Lopez had 17 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, leaving Niederhauser with a crowded path to minutes once cleared.
Source: Joey Linn
Source: Joey Linn
Max Strus Ruled Out for Clippers' Road Trip
Los Angeles Clippers forward Max Strus (foot) will remain out this week and won't travel for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Joey Linn. Strus is progressing from the partial plantar fascia tear in his right foot that he suffered during the preseason opener and is due to be reevaluated four weeks after the injury. Kris Dunn started alongside Darius Garland on Wednesday, producing seven points, seven assists, three steals, and two blocks. With Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and Bradley Beal (knee) also sidelined, Dunn should retain meaningful minutes and offers more immediate fantasy value through his defensive production.
Source: Joey Linn
Source: Joey Linn
