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Jalen Green • SG • Suns

Jalen Green Out Against Clippers

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring, hip) will miss Sunday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green is managing a hamstring injury and also suffered a left hip contusion on Friday against Cleveland when he returned from a three-game absence. The Suns will also remain without Devin Booker (ankle) on Sunday, giving Grayson Allen, Collin Gillespie, and Jordan Goodwin an opportunity to see additional time on the court. The situation also benefits Dillon Brooks, who has been Phoenix's offense leader lately. Brooks has averaged 29.8 points over the last four contests.

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James Harden • SG • Clippers

James Harden Unavailable Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (personal) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back for personal reasons. With Harden out, Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller will get more work in the backcourt. The Clippers will also have Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) in the lineup for the first time since Dec. 26. At the same time, the offense will flow more through Kawhi Leonard.

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Keyonte George • SG • Jazz |

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Keyonte George Out Sunday, Isaiah Collier Starts

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, allowing Isaiah Collier to make his seventh start of the season. George has been a bright spot for Utah this season, but unfortunately, he sprained his left ankle in Friday's loss to Brooklyn and will miss at least one game. As a starter, Collier has improved his productivity to 10.8 points and 7.0 assists per game this season. Walter Clayton Jr. is also set to benefit from George's absence.

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Jusuf Nurkić • C • Jazz

Jusuf Nurkic Officially Active Sunday

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Utah initially listed Nurkic as probable after he sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to illness. Nurkic was in and out of the Jazz lineup throughout January, as winning currently isn't a focus for the team. In three of his last four appearances, Nurkic has posted a triple-double. He averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.5 steals last month. Kevin Love (illness) is also active on Sunday, which will be a blow for Kyle Filipowski's fantasy prospects.

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Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham Available Versus Nets

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (hip) will play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has listed him as available after initially giving Cunningham a probable tag on the injury report. Detroit's leader is dealing with right hip soreness, but he also played through the issue on Friday against Golden State and didn't let it affect him. Across 35 minutes of action, Cunningham produced 29 points and 11 assists against the Warriors in a high-scoring game, giving him three double-doubles in four outings.

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Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Returns to Action Sunday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will return to work on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls after missing six games. Miami has upgraded Mitchell from probable to available. Mitchell's return will primarily affect the playing time of Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith. However, with Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal), and Nikola Jovic (hip) all out, there will still be opportunities for Miami's second echelon to make an impact.

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Kevin Huerter • SG • Bulls

Kevin Huerter Won't Suit Up for Rematch Versus Miami

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (back) won't suit up for Sunday's rematch with Miami. He got the start when these clubs met on Saturday, finishing with nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately, Huerter will sit this one out due to back spasms. With Coby White and Nikola Vucevic back in the lineup, Huerter's statistical ceiling would have been much lower, so his absence isn't a big loss for fantasy managers.

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Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Misses Sunday's Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for personal reasons after the team initially listed Powell as questionable. With Powell out, Myron Gardner impressed against the Bulls on Saturday with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in his first career start. He could have a larger role again on Sunday, though Davion Mitchell's (shoulder) return will have a significant impact on the rotation.

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Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith Out Again Versus Miami

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) won't play on Sunday against Miami. It will be Smith's second-straight absence because of tightness in his right calf, so his next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Fortunately, Nikola Vucevic will return after getting the night off on Saturday to rest. Ayo Dosunmu, who had 29 points, eight boards, and nine assists on Saturday evening, should see even more work, especially with Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring) also sidelined.

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Russell Westbrook • PG • Kings

Russell Westbrook Remains Out Sunday

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third straight game on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He can't play against his former team due to a right foot contusion. The team initially listed Westbrook as questionable for the game. Fortunately for Sacramento, Malik Monk (ankle) has been cleared to play, and he looks set to have a major role in the rotation. Devin Carter and Nique Clifford could also be more involved due to the lack of backcourt options on the team.

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Malik Monk • SG • Kings

Malik Monk Cleared to Play Against Wizards

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) will suit up on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. An ankle issue initially put his availability for the game in doubt. Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third consecutive game, and Dennis Schroder has been traded to Cleveland along with Keon Ellis, leaving a lot of backcourt minutes to fill. Monk is set to benefit from the situation on Sunday against one of the weakest defenses in the league.

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Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Out Again on Sunday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's rematch with the Heat, marking his third-straight absence. The left hamstring injury isn't anything new, although fantasy managers are starting to get even more concerned at this point. Giddey's next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. In the meantime, Coby White, Matas Buzelis, Ayo Dosunmu, and Nikola Vucevic should see even more scoring opportunities, especially with Kevin Huerter (back), Tre Jones (hamstring), and Jalen Smith (calf) also on the shelf.

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Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Domantas Sabonis Out Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He was added late to the injury report with lower back soreness, and the team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. For knee injury management, Sabonis also missed Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As a result, Maxime Raynaud moved to the first unit, posting a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double. It could be a big night again for the French rookie on Sunday, as centers have dominated against Washington all season.

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Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Won't Play Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (calf) will miss Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The team has downgraded Sarr from questionable to out, resulting in his first absence of 2026. Marvin Bagley III (back) will return from a five-game absence and could be heavily involved against his former team. The Duke product has done a decent job this season, averaging 10.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.

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Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Out on Sunday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (personal) won't play on Sunday versus Detroit. He had a game-high 38 points on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, his former club. However, Porter will now miss his second-straight contest after sitting out Saturday's win over the Utah Jazz. With Noah Clowney (back) also out, Egor Demin, Danny Wolf, and Cam Thomas are the favorites to lead the way offensively in a meeting with a tough defensive squad.

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Duop Reath • C • Hawks

Duop Reath on the Move to Atlanta

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Trail Blazers traded center Duop Reath (foot) to the Hawks in exchange for guard Vit Krejci. The 29-year-old hasn't had a quality season, averaging a career-low 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 32 appearances. He also suffered a stress fracture in his right foot and recently underwent successful season-ending surgery. Reath, who is anticipated to make a full recovery, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it's unknown what the future holds. However, until he establishes a consistent role with a club, he's not worth adding to any fantasy roster.

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Vít Krejčí • SG • Trail Blazers

Vit Krejci Acquired by Portland

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks traded guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for center Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks. Krejci began his career playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder before spending the last four seasons in Atlanta, most recently amassing a career-high 9.0 points while shooting 42.3% from deep throughout the 2025 campaign. However, he hasn't been productive enough to warrant routine starting consideration in any fantasy format. Although Krejci might get more opportunities to produce in Portland, he'll need to do more moving ahead to convince fantasy managers he's worth adding to the roster.

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Darius Garland • PG • Cavaliers

Darius Garland Ruled Out Again vs. Portland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (toe) will not play Sunday against Portland as he continues to recover from a Grade 1 right big toe sprain and awaits re-evaluation. His absence keeps Donovan Mitchell in a usage-heavy role and continues to open minutes for Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over his last five starts. Lonzo Ball has struggled with efficiency and remains unreliable. Cleveland is still integrating newly acquired Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, leaving Tyson as the most stable short-term fantasy option.

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Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Exits Early With Lower-Leg Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (lower leg) exited Saturday's game against Houston after suffering a contusion and did not return. Williams collided with Reed Sheppard and was clearly limited before heading to the locker room, though he was efficient in a brief stint, posting 13 points in nine minutes. His status moving forward is unclear, putting Dallas' backcourt depth in focus. Ryan Nembhard is the next man up for short bursts if Williams misses time, while Cooper Flagg would absorb added ball-handling. Williams remains a watch-list player only in deeper formats.

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P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington Leaves with Head Contusion vs. Rockets

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington (head) exited Saturday's loss to Houston after sustaining a head contusion and did not return. He logged 25 minutes before leaving, finishing with nine points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal, leaving his status uncertain for Tuesday's matchup against Boston. If Washington misses time, Dallas would lean more heavily on Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford in the frontcourt. Marshall has averaged 19.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last five starts, while Gafford offers steady rebounding and efficient scoring. Caleb Martin could see more minutes, though his fantasy value remains volatile.

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