March 9, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Thunder as he continues recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since early February. Watson had been logging around 31 minutes per game before the injury, leaving Denver to piece together wing minutes in his absence.
Cameron Johnson returned from a two-game absence and started, finishing with 10 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. Johnson has been inconsistent for much of the season, but he should continue seeing opportunities while Peyton Watson remains sidelined and
Aaron Gordon is still ramping up after his return.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Mo Bamba signed a second 10-day deal with the team Sunday after showing enough during his initial stint to remain with the club. The former lottery pick appeared in two games earlier this week, producing four points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 21 minutes against Philadelphia before adding six points and 12 rebounds in 17 minutes versus Washington. Bamba provides depth behind second-year center
Kyle Filipowski and veteran
Kevin Love, though his role remains inconsistent after a DNP on March 7. For fantasy managers, Bamba is difficult to trust outside of deep leagues unless Utah expands his minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Utah Jazz
March 9, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) did not return to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers after exiting in the fourth quarter due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran guard logged 17 minutes before departing, finishing with six points, four rebounds, and three assists. McConnell has dealt with recurring hamstring discomfort this season, which raises some short-term availability concerns. If he misses additional time,
Quenton Jackson could see a larger role after posting two points, three rebounds, and three assists in 17 minutes Sunday.
Kam Jones may also re-enter the rotation, though he logged just five minutes with one assist in the loss.
--Brian DailisanSource: Indiana Pacers
March 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Collin Sexton (leg) did not return to Sunday's loss to the Kings after suffering a left lower leg contusion late in the third quarter. The 27-year-old sixth man had erupted before exiting, piling up 28 points on 9-of-12 shooting with seven three-pointers, three assists, and two rebounds in 22 minutes. If Sexton misses time, Chicago's backcourt usage should lean even more toward
Josh Giddey, while
Tre Jones could continue seeing steady run after producing 12 points, five assists, one rebound, and one steal in 32 minutes Sunday. Second-year guard
Rob Dillingham may also pick up deeper-league minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joel Lorenzi
March 8, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (personal) has been taken off the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors, indicating he will be available to play. Collier wasn't in action on Saturday against Milwaukee, missing the game for personal reasons. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a strong second half of the season and is averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals since the All-Star break. Even with
Keyonte George healthy, Collier should still get plenty of minutes and offensive touches in Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) isn't on the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. After an impressive 30-minute performance on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors decided to rest Melton for Saturday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With
Stephen Curry (knee) on the shelf, Melton has played a key role in Golden State's backcourt. He has averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals since the All-Star break. Melton's return to the lineup will likely bump
Pat Spencer back to the bench, where he won't have much fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Moses Moody (wrist) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He is working his way back from a sprained right wrist and will get his next opportunity to return on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Due to Moody's absence,
Gui Santos has earned a new opportunity in the first unit and is coming off an impressive 22-point, 11-rebound double-double in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gary Payton II, who tallied seven points and 12 boards on Saturday, has also taken on an increased workload without Moody.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (toe) will exit the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. The team begins a back-to-back set with this matchup and is cautious with Horford, who is managing a toe injury.
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has also been ruled out, meaning we could see plenty of
Quinten Post in Monday's game. Alternatively, the Warriors might run smaller lineups more often, given Utah's lack of size. Horford is likely to return to action on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss the first leg of a back-to-back on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Porzingis returned from a six-game absence in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, contributing nine points, five rebounds, five assists, and one block in 23 minutes. With Porzingis and
Al Horford (toe) sidelined on Monday,
Quinten Post is set to return to the rotation and could make a significant impact in a favorable matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (hip) is questionable to suit up on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran injured his left hip earlier this week and has already sat out one game. Oklahoma City mostly misses Caruso's defensive ability. The team will have
Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) back from a 20-game absence on Monday, and he will help cover for Caruso if needed.
Isaiah Joe,
Aaron Wiggins, and
Cason Wallace would also be in a position to see more minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will be sidelined for at least two more games, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. The rookie big man is nursing a left thumb sprain and missed a third consecutive contest on Sunday against Dallas. He has now also been ruled out for Toronto's upcoming back-to-back set on the road against Houston and New Orleans. Fortunately for the team,
Jakob Poeltl appears to have returned to top form after a long battle with a back injury. The Austrian giant finished Sunday's win over Dallas with a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double, adding four assists, one steal, and two blocks.
Sandro Mamukelashvili also had a fine outing as the backup center, notching 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Grange
March 8, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) won't play on Sunday night against the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report, but the team has downgraded Allen to out ahead of tip-off. In Allen's absence, guys like
Ryan Dunn and
Amir Coffey could see more minutes off the bench. That said, the two don't look particularly attractive from a fantasy standpoint, and Phoenix must lean a lot on the starting group in Sunday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Giddey will shed the questionable tag and return to action after missing Thursday's game. Given he only missed one game, Giddey isn't expected to operate under a minutes limit. Since the All-Star break, Giddey is averaging 13.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds across 27.1 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should get Giddey active in their lineups ahead of tip-off. Both
Rob Dillingham and
Collin Sexton should see reduced roles with Giddey returning.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Buzelis will shed the questionable tag and return to the mix after missing Thursday's game due to an ankle issue. The second-year forward has been on a nice run lately. Over the last five games, Buzelis is averaging 19.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 29.4 minutes per game. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Buzellis active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 8, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Avdija will be on a minutes restriction after missing six games due to a lower back injury. It's unclear how much Avdija will play, but his return is good news for Portland and fantasy managers alike. With Avdija back,
Scoot Henderson will probably have to settle for a bench role. This might actually be beneficial for the young guard, as Henderson has struggled in recent games as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: Danny Marang
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