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Jalen Green • SG • Suns

Jalen Green Remains Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, missing a third consecutive game. He initially carried a questionable tag on the injury report, giving hope that Green can return to the court soon. With no Devin Booker (ankle) either, the Suns' offense will continue to rely more on Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, and Jordan Goodwin. Additionally, the backcourt injuries have opened up a spot in the rotation for Jamaree Bouyea.

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Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Cleared for Thursday's Action

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Due to illness, Sarr couldn't practice on Wednesday, and Washington listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Sarr had a big performance last time out against the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and six blocks. He could have another field day against a Bucks team that is without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and sits 23rd in defensive efficiency.

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Cole Anthony • PG • Bucks

Cole Anthony Will Play Against Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Cole Anthony (illness) will be active against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to illness. Following Kevin Porter Jr.'s (oblique) exit from the lineup, Anthony recently returned to the rotation. He has notched 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 18.3 minutes per game over the last three contests. With Gary Harris (hamstring) out on Thursday, Anthony may see additional action off the bench in a favorable fantasy matchup.

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Gary Harris • SG • Bucks

Gary Harris Out Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He will miss the contest due to a sore left hamstring. With the Bucks taking several injury hits, Harris' workload has increased lately, and the team has even used him as a starter. However, Harris was limited to only 14 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and finished scoreless. Gary Trent Jr. could get more action due to Harris' absence on Thursday.

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Jalen Johnson • PF • Hawks

Jalen Johnson Out Against Rockets

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (calf) won't play on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Atlanta's rising star was initially listed as questionable on the injury report due to left calf tightness, but it has now been confirmed that Johnson won't be available for the second leg of a back-to-back. Onyeka Okongwu (face) also won't play, while Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) and Zaccharie Risacher (knee) remain out, meaning Christian Koloko, Corey Kispert, and Mouhamed Gueye will see additional action in the rotation. Meanwhile, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, CJ McCollum, and Dyson Daniels are expected to lead the offense.

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Mike Conley • PG • Timberwolves

Mike Conley Sits Out Thursday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (back) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran logged 23 minutes of action off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, but will rest his back on Thursday night. With Anthony Edwards returning to action, Bones Hyland was limited to 12 minutes against Dallas. On Thursday, Hyland is likely to have a larger workload, but this is an uncomfortable matchup against a Thunder team that boasts a league-best 105.3 defensive rating.

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Cason Wallace • PG • Thunder

Cason Wallace Returns to Thunder Lineup

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace (hip) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He recently hurt his left hip and didn't play in Tuesday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. With Alex Caruso (adductor) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) out of the lineup, Wallace is a welcome addition to the rotation. His return will likely bump Aaron Wiggins to the second unit, but both players should have a similar workload. Across January, Wallace has averaged 23.0 minutes per game, contributing 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.8 steals.

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Rudy Gobert • C • Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert Available Against Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French giant played 21 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Dallas Mavericks and was initially listed as questionable for the second leg of a back-to-back. Gobert was quiet on Wednesday with six points and six rebounds, but he's had a strong month overall. Still, it won't be easy for Gobert to meet fantasy expectations on Thursday, as the Thunder give up the second-fewest fantasy points in the league to centers,

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Collin Gillespie • PG • Suns

Collin Gillespie Returns From One-Game Absence

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (hand) will return to action on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. He has shaken off a right-hand sprain, which kept Gillespie out on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Gillespie's return will be huge for a Suns backcourt that's without Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring). On Thursday, Gillespie faces a difficult matchup against the NBA's second-best defense, but he has been among Phoenix's best performers all season. In January, the Villanova product has posted 11.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.

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Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Ready to Take on Nets

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) has officially been cleared for Thursday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. He was initially listed as probable as Denver kicks off a back-to-back. Valanciunas has racked up 16.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game since returning from a calf injury. He's in line for another solid outing on Thursday, as centers have been productive against Brooklyn all season. It's unlikely Valanciunas plays in both games of the back-to-back set, making Zeke Nnaji an appealing fantasy option for Friday.

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Naji Marshall • SF • Mavericks

Naji Marshall Will Not Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Naji Marshall (rest) will not play in his team's matchup with the Hornets this Thursday. Marshall has been carrying a heavy workload with all the injuries around him recently, and he has started 11 straight games, averaging 32.0 minutes and 19.8 points per game. The 28-year-old will get Thursday as a rest day, leaving more work for P.J. Washington against his former team and for rookie Cooper Flagg in his return after sitting out Wednesday's game, when Marshall had 18 points in 32 minutes in a loss to the Timberwolves.

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Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Active Against Nets

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) will suit up on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has upgraded Murray from probable to available, and the Canadian star will continue to lead Denver's offense, with Nikola Jokic (knee) still out. Murray has averaged 28.5 points and 8.8 assists in January, shooting 50.5 percent from the floor. That said, Murray faces a potential banana skin on Thursday, as Brooklyn has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to point guards in 2025-26.

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Russell Westbrook • PG • Kings

Russell Westbrook Ruled Out for Thursday's Game

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (foot) was originally questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers but was downgraded to out on Thursday afternoon. The game is the first half of a back-to-back that finishes Friday in Boston, so Westbrook may be able to get back in action right away on Friday. Without him against the Sixers, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Nique Clifford will get more minutes and usage. Malik Monk (ankle) remains questionable and could also help carry the load if he's able to play through his ankle soreness.

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Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Available Against Hornets

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (ankle) will play on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. He was initially listed as questionable for the game following a 24-minute outing in Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williams has been among Dallas' main offensive threats in 2026, averaging 17.4 points over his last seven appearances. On Thursday, Williams may see even more scoring opportunities than usual with Naji Marshall (rest) out of the lineup.

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Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason and Dorian Finney-Smith Will Not Play Thursday

Houston Rockets forwards Tari Eason (leg, injury management) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle, injury management) will not play in the second game of the team's back-to-back set on Thursday night in Atlanta. Eason had 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and one block in 25 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Spurs, while Finney-Smith played 19 scoreless minutes with two rebounds. Without both forwards and possibly Alperen Sengun (ankle), who is questionable, there should be plenty of minutes for Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate in the frontcourt. Okogie doesn't usually get a lot of usage, but he should have plenty of minutes available on Thursday.

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Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Back in Action Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The former All-Star sat out the first game of a back-to-back set on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Thompson out, Jaden Hardy returned to the rotation and logged 24 minutes against Minnesota. His minutes will take a hit on Thursday night. After enjoying a brief hot streak earlier this month, Thompson has scored only 12 points across his last two outings, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from him against Charlotte.

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Grant Williams • PF • Hornets

Grant Williams Won't Play Against Mavericks

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (knee) will sit out Thursday's meeting with his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. The Hornets conclude a back-to-back set, and, understandably, Williams won't feature on Thursday after returning from a serious knee injury only a few weeks ago. Across his first eight outings of the campaign, Williams has contributed 4.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 17.4 minutes. His numbers should pick up soon once Williams gets more comfortable on the court, as he is currently making under 32 percent of his field-goal attempts. With Williams out on Thursday, Tidjane Salaun could re-enter the rotation.

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Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (ankle) was listed as questionable for his team's road game in Atlanta against the Hawks on Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. Sengun has played in 10 straight games for Houston since missing three games early in January. Over that stretch, the 23-year-old has averaged 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 34.1 minutes per game. If he's out on Thursday, Clint Capela could play more minutes against his former squad, since he would be the team's only traditional big man. Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate could get some minutes at center in small lineups, and Onyeka Okongwu (face) is out for the Hawks, leaving both teams short on big men up front.

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Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Ready to Continue Hot Streak Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) has been upgraded from probable to available on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks. Miller has heated up recently, averaging 24.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last eight games, while shooting 45.3 percent from deep. Thursday's matchup will be challenging for Miller, as Dallas is among the NBA's top teams at limiting three-point shooting and boasts a top-10 defensive rating.

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Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Will Not Play Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (dental) left Wednesday's win in Boston early with what was called a facial contusion but has now been updated to a dental fracture, which will keep him out of Thursday's game against the Rockets. Okongwu has averaged 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 32 minutes per game in his 47 contests this season. It is unclear if this issue will cause him to miss any further time, but for as long as he's out, Christian Koloko and Mouhamed Gueye will be in line for expanded playing time at center. Both have streaming and DFS bargain upside, with Gueye showcasing a high ceiling in an expanded role earlier this season.

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