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Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Remains Out Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. He has been out of action since mid-November due to a right calf strain, and his return doesn't appear to be near. With Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Matisse Thybulle (thumb), and Blake Wesley (foot) also out of commission, Sidy Cissoko, Rayan Rupert, and Caleb Love have held roles in the rotation. However, the trio has been underwhelming. Deni Avdija has taken on more playmaking duties without Holiday and will look to continue his superb campaign on Thursday night. There could be many standout fantasy lines in this matchup, as both teams are ranked inside the top 10 in pace.

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Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Unavailable Against Spurs

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran is nursing a right knee contusion, giving up his spot in the starting unit to Justin Champagnie. Middleton's absence has coincided with Bilal Coulibaly's (oblique) injury layoff. The latter will return to action on Thursday, potentially pushing Champagnie out of the starting lineup. However, even as a starter, Champagnie hasn't provided much fantasy production, averaging 8.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. Middleton is likely to miss at least one more game this week, as Washington starts a back-to-back set on Saturday.

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Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Back From Four-Game Absence Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (oblique) is not on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, indicating that he is ready to return from a four-game absence. An oblique strain has limited Coulibaly to only two appearances this month. He has also faced other health issues, making only 12 appearances in 2025-26. The 21-year-old Frenchman is averaging 6.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 27.2 minutes per game. Coulibaly has struggled to make an impact on the offensive end due to his low shooting efficiency of 37.4 percent. With Coulibaly back in the mix, Bub Carrington or Justin Champagnie will likely be bumped to the bench.

5 hours ago

Collin Sexton • PG • Hornets

Collin Sexton Out on Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks, missing a fifth consecutive game. Sexton strained his left quadriceps earlier this month. He has been mainly used as a spark plug off the bench this season, averaging 15.5 points and 4.2 assists in 25.2 minutes. Tre Mann (knee) is also out on Thursday, while LaMelo Ball (ankle) is considered questionable. In this situation, players like Sion James and KJ Simpson could be fantasy options in a good matchup against a fast-paced team with a mediocre defense.

5 hours ago

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Remains Questionable on Injury Report

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. He has carried the questionable tag for a while, but Eason has struggled to shake off a right oblique strain, missing more than a month of action. If Eason remains out on Thursday, Jabari Smith Jr. could be in for another night of 40-plus minutes of work. He has played at least 40 minutes twice in the past three games. Josh Okogie also gets extra shifts in the rotation due to Eason's absence.

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Dennis Schröder • PG • Kings

Dennis Schroder Questionable for Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) is back on the injury report, as the team considers him questionable for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. On Sunday, Schroder returned from a hip injury, posting 17 points and three assists in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, he is on the injury report due to a right ankle sprain and may miss more time. Sacramento has just lost Zach LaVine (ankle) for a week, and Schroder's absence would give further playing opportunities to Malik Monk, Nique Clifford, and Keon Ellis.

6 hours ago

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Could Miss Clash Against Warriors

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran has played in each of the last four games, but he may have to take Thursday night off due to a sore right knee. Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn are the candidates to fill in for Allen in the starting lineup. Of the two, O'Neale has been a much better fantasy option in 2025-26, although his numbers tend to be around the same whether he starts or not. In 26 outings, O'Neale has contributed 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.

6 hours ago

Deandre Ayton • C • Lakers

Deandre Ayton May Skip Meeting With Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) is listed as questionable for Thursday's favorable fantasy matchup against the Utah Jazz. Will Hardy's team allows the seventh-most fantasy points to centers this season, but Ayton might miss the opportunity to feast due to a sore left elbow. Jaxson Hayes would be his natural replacement in the starting lineup. Across two previous starts in 2025-26, Hayes has averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 31.1 minutes, making 10 of 11 field-goal attempts.

16 hours ago

Cole Anthony • PG • Bucks

Cole Anthony Iffy for Thursday's Action

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (neck) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The 25-year-old could play a significant part in the rotation against Toronto if he shakes off a neck strain, as AJ Green (shoulder) and Kyle Kuzma (illness) are also iffy for the contest. If both miss the game, Anthony would be in line for extra work. At the same time, Anthony's absence from the lineup would allow Gary Harris to see more action off the bench.

16 hours ago

AJ Green • SG • Bucks

AJ Green at Risk of Missing Another Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (shoulder) is considered questionable for Thursday's action against the Toronto Raptors. He landed on the shelf a couple of weeks ago with a sprained left AC joint, missing three consecutive games. Kyle Kuzma (illness) has been starting in Green's place, but is now also on the injury report with a questionable tag. The two are joined on the injury report by Cole Anthony (neck), meaning players such as Gary Trent Jr., Gary Harris, and Andre Jackson Jr. could be involved more than usual in the rotation on Thursday night.

16 hours ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Questionable for Thursday

Denver Nuggets power forward Peyton Watson (upper body) is questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest against the Orlando Magic. Watson exited Monday's contest early with a "right trunk injury," and his status is unclear for Thursday. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) already ruled out, and veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) questionable, Watson could be an important piece against the Magic. In 25 games, Watson is averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while playing over 26 minutes per game. If he's inactive, look for Bruce Brown, Spencer Jones, and Zeke Nnaji to see their workloads expanded.

17 hours ago

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Questionable for Thursday Due to Illness

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (illness) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The 2020 NBA champion is trying to fight off an illness to avoid missing his second game of the season. Due to some lineup issues, including the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), Kuzma has enjoyed a larger role in the rotation recently. He has averaged 18.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game over the last four contests. Kuzma has been starting in place of AJ Green (shoulder), who is also on the injury report with a questionable designation.

17 hours ago

Tim Hardaway Jr. • SF • Nuggets

Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable With Illness

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Hardaway has yet to miss a game in the 2025-26 season, but this illness warrants enough to listed on the injury report. The Nuggets have been affected by injuries this season, who are already without Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle), and could be without Hardaway and Peyton Watson (upper-body) on Thursday. Hardaway has been a key contributor off the bench in Denver, averaging 12.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. If Hardaway is active, he could see a major workload on Thursday, especially if Watson is inactive. If he's out, look for veteran Bruce Brown to see his minutes expanded.

17 hours ago

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Picks Up Questionable Tag Ahead of Thursday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (groin) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is managing a groin issue and could be held out of action for the second time in four games. Markkanen is Utah's leading scorer, and his departure from the lineup would open up a lot of additional offensive touches for the rest of the team. Meanwhile, Kyle Filipowski could get an opportunity to remain in the starting lineup. In Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Filipowski started in place of Jusuf Nurkic (rest), who has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday.

17 hours ago

Tristan da Silva • PF • Magic

Tristan da Silva Questionable for Thursday

Orlando Magic small forward Tristan da Silva (shoulder) is questionable to play on Thursday when the Magic travel to take on the Denver Nuggets. da Silva suffered a right shoulder contusion in the NBA Cup Semi-Finals loss to the New York Knicks, and his status is in doubt for Thursday. The Magic have been decimated by injuries as of late, losing Franz Wagner (ankle), Moritz Wagner (knee), and point guard Jalen Suggs (hip) for the foreseeable future. The second-year forward from Germany has started in 10 games this season, averaging 9.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season. Fantasy managers should stay in tune with the news surrounding the Magic and da Silva. If he's inactive, Jett Howard and Jonathan Isaac should see more minutes.

17 hours ago

Pelle Larsson • SG • Heat

Pelle Larsson Misses Second Straight Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (ankle) will be sidelined for a second straight game on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. He is recovering from a left ankle sprain. Larsson didn't practice on Wednesday, making it unlikely that he can return on Friday when Miami finishes a back-to-back against the Boston Celtics. Dru Smith, Simone Fontecchio, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. can make a bigger mark with Larsson, Tyler Herro (toe), and Nikola Jovic (elbow) out against Brooklyn. The team may also miss Norman Powell (calf), who is listed as questionable.

17 hours ago

Nikola Jović • SF • Heat

Nikola Jovic Unavailable Against Nets

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (elbow) will miss Thursday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He took a nasty fall on Monday against the Toronto Raptors, injuring his right elbow. Luckily, Jovic escaped serious injury. But he is considered week-to-week and will miss some time, beginning with Thursday's game. Jovic has had a disappointing campaign, and Miami should have no trouble coping with his absence. Simone Fontecchio and Kel'el Ware could get a small bump in playing time with Jovic on the shelf.

17 hours ago

Pat Spencer • SG • Warriors

Pat Spencer Ruled Out for Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. Spencer is set to miss his first game since mid-November as he deals with a personal issue. In his third season, Spencer has started three games while future Hall-of-Fame point guard Stephen Curry has dealt with a quad injury. In those games, Spencer averaged 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Curry made his return last Sunday, which sent Spencer back to his bench role in the Warriors' lineup. With Spencer out, Curry could be forced to take a larger workload, and rookie Will Richard could see more minutes as well.

17 hours ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Misses Practice, Uncertain for Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (calf) didn't practice on Wednesday, leaving his status uncertain for Thursday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. Miami has officially listed its top scorer as questionable on the injury report due to a calf problem. Tyler Herro (toe) has already been ruled out, so Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could have a massive offensive usage against the struggling Nets, who are ranked 25th in defensive efficiency. Meanwhile, Dru Smith and Simone Fontecchio could be more involved in the rotation.

17 hours ago

Jakob Poeltl • C • Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Listed as Probable for Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Austrian big man had been managing a back issue all season, but the probable designation suggests that he will be good to go on Thursday. This is a tough matchup for Poeltl, as the Bucks have allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to centers this season, with defensive specialist Myles Turner working at center for the team. In his prior two meetings with the Bucks this season, Poeltl has managed only 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game.

17 hours ago

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