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
New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (shoulder) has returned to the Super Bowl. Tavai made a brief exit earlier in the second quarter witha shoulder injury. However, Mike Reiss of ESPN reported that the 39-year-old has been cleared to return to action. During the regular season, Tavai logged 42 tackles and is expected to remain in a rotational role this evening.
--Andy SmithSource: Mike Reiss
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
Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada (calf) is questionable to return to the Super Bowl due to a calf injury. The safety suffered this injury in the game's second frame. Before suffering the injury, the 26-year-old did not get himself on the box score. Throughout the regular season, the free safety served as the No. 2 option behind Julian Love. Managers should expect Love to see a larger role in the secondary while Okada remains on the sidelines.
--Andy SmithSource: Seattle Seahawks PR
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
New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (shoulder) is questionable to return to the Super Bowl, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The 29-year-old linebacker sustained this injury when attempting to make a tackle on a third-down stop. Tavai was seen immediately going to the blue medical tent for further evaluation. Before exiting, he did not log a tackle. If he were to remain sidelined this evening, Christian Ellis would likely see a larger role.
--Andy SmithSource: Mike Reiss
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
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The former All-Star has battled a back issue lately, missing four of the last five games. In Sabonis' absence,
Maxime Raynaud and
Dylan Cardwell have had a chance to log extended minutes. While Raynaud has been Sabonis' replacement in the starting lineup, Cardwell performed slightly better on Saturday against Cleveland, recording a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double. With New Orleans ranking among the bottom six teams in fantasy points allowed to centers, the rookie big men could have another productive performance on Monday night if Sabonis doesn't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (finger) won't play on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Due to a sore finger, LaVine missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against Cleveland and will now be out for a second consecutive contest. Sacramento has also lost
Malik Monk (illness) and
De'Andre Hunter (eye), boosting the fantasy value of
Nique Clifford,
Daeqwon Plowden, and
Devin Carter. All three played well on Saturday, though Clifford made the biggest impact with a career-high 30 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He suffered a sprained left ankle during the loss to the New York Knicks on December 7. While Wagner appeared in two games in Mid-January, he wasn't well enough to return and has since missed the last nine contests. Assuming the 24-year-old is cleared to suit up, he'll probably play less than the 32.8 minutes he's averaged this season. He may also come off the bench, which would keep
Anthony Black with the starters. Either way, Wagner should reclaim his spot in all fantasy lineups despite the chance of a below-average performance.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
De'Andre Hunter (eye) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. Hunter was hit in his left eye on Friday night against the Clippers and was diagnosed with iritis. It's a tough blow for Hunter, who was only recently traded to Sacramento and is trying to build chemistry with his new teammates. He's had a quiet start as a King, averaging 7.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in two games, both as a starter.
Daeqwon Plowden started in Hunter's place on Saturday against Cleveland, notching 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one steal. He looks set for a significant role for at least a couple more games, as the Kings are also without
Zach LaVine (finger) and
Malik Monk (illness).
--Taavi PailkSource: Jason Anderson
February 8, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Detroit Pistons guard
Daniss Jenkins agreed to a two-year deal with the club. The 24-year-old went undrafted in 2024 and has been operating on two-way contracts with Detroit ever since. He played sparingly as a rookie. However, it's been a different story this season, with Jenkins averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in seven starts. With
Jaden Ivey no longer in the picture, Jenkins should remain in line for a stable role from off the bench. He'll also presumably continue to start when necessary. With that said, unless Jenkins is with the first-five, he's hard to trust as a starting fantasy option on a day-to-day basis.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Spencer Jones (concussion) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 24-year-old suffered a head injury against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night and must clear concussion protocol before he can return to action. Jones has been a regular starter for Denver since late November, averaging 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in the first unit. With Jones unavailable on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls,
Julian Strawther got a look in the starting lineup, picking up 19 points, five rebounds, and two steals. He may have an even more important role on Monday, depending on
Jamal Murray's (hip) status.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is set to make his fourth consecutive appearance despite nursing a left ankle sprain. Due to health issues, it's been a tough season for the 24-year-old. Since returning from his most recent injury, Braun has managed only 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 33.7 minutes per game. Denver will want to see more from him, especially with
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Payton Watson (hamstring) out of the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Serbian superstar is dealing with a left ankle sprain. However, Jokic played through the issue on Saturday against Chicago and appears ready to do so again on Monday night. With
Jamal Murray (hip) potentially on the shelf against Cleveland, having Jokic available will be crucial for the Nuggets. After recovering from his knee injury, Jokic has quickly returned to form, averaging 23.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard
Cam Thomas agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2021 No. 27 overall pick has spent his entire career in Brooklyn. While he hasn't had the best year, he's coming off a solid 2024 campaign, at least when he was available, averaging a career-high 24.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. The Nets weren't looking to keep Thomas beyond this season, so the team ultimately waived him after failing to trade him ahead of the deadline. Without question, the former LSU Tiger is a menace offensively. However, he won't offer much else to fantasy managers outside of his contributions on the scoring end. Thomas has also battled numerous injuries over the years, which has significantly capped his fantasy value. All things considered, Thomas should receive ample playing time immediately, and he will presumably draw some starts if
Kevin Porter Jr.,
Ryan Rollins, or
Kyle Kuzma aren't available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 8, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A hip issue forced Murray to make an early exit on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, and his streak of consecutive appearances might come to an end at seven games. Murray also missed a few games last month, with
Jalen Pickett taking over his starting role. This may be the case again on Monday if Murray can't play, though even as a starter, Pickett hasn't done much from a fantasy perspective. He has posted 8.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game in the first unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo is officially active for Super Bowl LX after being a healthy scratch for the NFC Championship Game. The second-round pick out of Miami had missed the final four games of the regular season and the Seahawks' Divisional Round win over the 49ers with a knee injury that landed him on Injured Reserve. He was activated before Seattle's matchup with the Rams but was ultimately made a healthy scratch after carrying no injury designation into the game. He will now make his first appearance since a Week 14 win over the Falcons, in which he was targeted once before exiting early. Since catching his lone touchdown of the season in Week 9, Arroyo has caught only two of six targets for 10 yards across his last five games. Super Bowl heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but it would be surprising if Arroyo makes a meaningful impact on Sunday.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Seattle Seahawks
February 8, 2026
New England Patriots edge rusher Harold Landry III (knee) is active for Super Bowl LX after missing the team's Conference Championship win over Denver with a knee injury that has plagued him across the second half of the season. The 29-year-old Landry began the season as New England's most disruptive pass rusher, but has been managing a knee issue and has seen his usage and effectiveness wane down the stretch. He missed the final two games of the regular season before playing a limited role in New England's two home playoff victories. Landry had carried a questionable designation into the game, and it remains to be seen how he'll be utilized on Sunday. Still, the Patriots will have one of their defensive captains for a game that profiles as a low-scoring slugfest.
--Patrick McGrathSource: New England Patriots
February 8, 2026
New England Patriots linebacker and defensive signal-caller Robert Spillane (ankle) is active for Super Bowl LX after leaving the team's Conference Championship win over the Broncos with an ankle injury and carrying a questionable designation into Sunday. Spillane led the Patriots in tackles, despite missing four games at the end of the season, and while he's been in the lineup, New England's run defense has been among the league's elite units. The Patriots' clearest path to victory is to limit
Kenneth Walker III and force
Sam Darnold to beat them in obvious passing situations. It's a blueprint that has worked through three straight playoff games, and it becomes increasingly more feasible with Spillane at the center of the defense.
--Patrick McGrathSource: New England Patriots
February 8, 2026
Seven of the last nine Super Bowl MVPs have been quarterbacks, and if Seattle Seahawks signal-caller
Sam Darnold can limit his mistakes against the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, he stands a strong chance to extend that streak. Darnold, who led all players with 20 regular-season turnovers, has not thrown an interception in either playoff game, and though he has fumbled twice, both have been recovered by the Seahawks. While his opponent,
Drake Maye, has shown an ability to quickly put mistakes behind him all season long, Darnold has a history of allowing bad plays to stack. If he's able to keep the ball out of harm's way against an opportunistic Patriots defense that has forced eight turnovers through three playoff games, Seattle will have every opportunity to win what many are projecting as a low-scoring game.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 8, 2026
42-year-old quarterback
Aaron Rodgers is weighing his options following the 20th season of his NFL career, and the odds of a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly increasing, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Rodgers has spoken with Steelers teammates and new head coach Mike McCarthy, for whom he played the first 13 years of his career in Green Bay, and there is a growing sense he could sign a new deal this offseason. Rodgers led the Steelers to an AFC North title in his first season in Pittsburgh, completing over 65% of his passes for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns to seven interceptions. In a year with few quarterback options available on the open market and a rookie class relatively thin on elite talent, the team is hoping for a decision from Rodgers before the start of free agency in mid-March.
--Patrick McGrathSource: NFL Network
February 8, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Poeltl has been out since December 21 due to a lower back strain. He's reportedly very close to returning to the court, but his main focus is reconditioning right now. His next chance to play will be against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. His continued absence should mean more minutes for
Collin Murray-Boyles and
Sandro Mamukelashvili. It's also possible that
Trayce Jackson-Davis makes his team debut, but he probably wouldn't have a significant role. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Poeltl will be cleared to play.
--Andy WebbSource: Blake Murphy
February 8, 2026
After he posted the best season of his career with the San Diego Padres in 2024, outfielder
Jurickson Profar landed a three-year, $42 million contract from the Atlanta Braves heading into the 2025 season. Unfortunately for Atlanta, Profar was handed an 80-game PED suspension early in the year, immediately starting his Atlanta tenure on a sour note. Around the suspension, the 32-year-old quietly posted solid production. Across 371 plate appearances, Profar hit .245/.353/.434 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 56 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. Profar also held his barrel rate (7.3%) steady relative to his 2024 breakout, while improving his walk rate from 11.4% to 12.9%. Heading into 2026, the switch-hitting Profar should be locked into an everyday role at or near the top of the lineup in Atlanta. With a full season's worth of plate appearances, Profar could provide steady production across all five categories for fantasy managers in traditional rotisserie scoring formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Coulibaly is back in the mix after sitting out Saturday's game due to a lower back issue. The third-year guard is feeling good enough to suit up on Sunday, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the tanking Wizards be cautious with his minutes. This season, Coulibaly is averaging 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. He's not offering enough upside to warrant rostering in anything other than deep leagues right now.
Jamir Watkins and
Justin Champagnie should see reduced roles with Coulibaly back on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 8, 2026
After posting consecutive seasons with front-line numbers in 2023 and 2024, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Tanner Bibee's production fell back down to earth in 2025. Across 182 1/3 innings (31 starts), the 26-year-old posted a 12-11 record with a 4.24 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 162 strikeouts. Bibee's strikeout rate dropped from 26.3% in 2024 to 21.3% in 2025, while his walk rate jumped from 6.2% to 7.1%. Still, Bibee's 3.62 xERA in 2025 suggests he suffered from some poor luck. His 71.9% strand rate was well below his career average of 76%. Additionally, Bibee was much better down the stretch of the season, logging a 1.30 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 27 2/3 innings in September and October. Heading into 2026, Bibee remains locked into a starting rotation spot in Cleveland and looks like a quality bounce-back candidate. With a current average draft position of pick 185, Bibee could end up as a value selection for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 8, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Kyshawn George (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. George sat out the front end of this back-to-back set due to a knee issue. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to hold him out of both games. His return to the rotation will send
Will Riley back to the bench, while
Keshon Gilbert sees a reduced role as well. George is averaging 15.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds across 30.5 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get George active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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