Welcome to the 2023-2024 fantasy basketball season, and we have you covered on the latest in NBA injury news before Week 9 tips off on Monday night. Make sure that you are checking Fantasy Alarm and your rosters for NBA injury updates for your players multiple times a day. 

We have seen important fantasy basketball injury news break over the weekend that will affect some big-name players, especially on teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Phoenix Suns. Here are the latest NBA injuries for week 9 of the fantasy basketball season.

 

2023-24 NBA Injury Report Fantasy Basketball Week 9

NBA Point Guard Injury News

Markelle Fultz, PG, Orlando Magic (Knee)

Markelle Fultz continues to battle a knee injury and has been ruled out for Monday Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony have been picking up the minutes. 

Gabe Vincent, PG, Los Angeles Lakers (Knee)

Gabe Vincent is out again for Los Angeles on Monday. More minutes for Austin Reaves will continue to be on the table. 

Marcus Smart, PG, Memphis Grizzlies (Foot)

Marcus Smart is trying to work his way back from a foot injury, but will remain out on Monday. His return could happen as soon as this week, however. 

Kyrie Irving, PG, Dallas Mavericks (Heel)

Kyrie Irving was diagnosed with a contusion on his right heel. As of Monday morning, he is ruled out and does not have a timetable for his return. Look for Dante Exum and Tim Hardaway Jr. to get more minutes.

Dennis Smith Jr., PG, Brooklyn Nets (Back)

Dennis Smith Jr. will not be with the Brooklyn Nets for their West Coast road trip this week as he recovers from a back injury. 

Andrew Nembhard, PG, Indiana Pacers (Knee)

Andrew Nembhard will miss Monday's game with a knee injury and his status for the rest of the week is unknown. 

Kyle Lowry, PG, Miami Heat (Soreness)

Kyle Lowry is resting on Monday with general soreness, but there is hope he will be back later in the week. Tyler Herro and Josh Richardson have been getting the minutes now that they are recovered from injury. 

Darius Garland, PG, Cleveland Cavaliers (Jaw)

Darius Garland suffered a fractured jaw last week and the prognosis is that he will miss four weeks or more. Donovan Mitchell moves into the point guard role for the foreseeable future with Isaac Okoro entering the starting lineup. 

De'Aaron Fox, PG, Sacramento Kings (Shoulder)

De'Aaron Fox is recovering from a shoulder injury and is Questionable for Monday night. He is day-to-day for the week, but his availability for Monday is certainly in doubt. 

Jordan Clarkson, PG, Utah Jazz (Biceps)

The Jazz announced Tuesday that Jordan Clarkson was diagnosed with a right bicep femoris strain in his thigh and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. With Keyonte George also banged up, Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker are leading the backcourt. 

Keyonte George, PG, Utah Jazz (Foot)

George will miss Monday's game with a foot injury, but the Jazz are trying to get him back this week with Jordan Clarkson scheduled to miss time. 

Tyrese Haliburton, PG, Indiana Pacers (Knee)

Tyrese Haliburton missed a game last week after tweaking his knee, and he is Questionable for Monday night's game against the Clippers. T.J. McConnell would see his value explode if Haliburton misses any more time. 

D'Angelo Russell, PG, Los Angeles Lakers (Head)

D'Angelo Russell is Probably to play Monday night after a minor head injury that caused him to miss one game. 

Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis Grizzlies (Hamstring)

Derrick Rose's hamstring injury is more serious than initially diagnosed and he might miss several weeks. With Ja Morant returning soon, Rose's fantasy value is falling off a cliff. 

NBA Shooting Guard Injury News

Bradley Beal, SG, Phoenix Suns (Ankle)

Two games into his Phoenix Suns career after a back injury, Bradley Beal suffered a significant ankle injury and will miss multiple weeks. Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon will continue to fill those minutes for the Suns. 

Alex Caruso, SG, Chicago Bulls (Ankle)

Alex Caruso is Questionable with an ankle injury for Monday's game against Philadelphia. 

Zach LaVine, SG, Chicago Bulls (Foot)

LaVine received an injection in his right foot Thursday and won't travel with the Bulls for their upcoming road trip. Fantasy managers should not count on him for this week and his role might be filled by Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu.

Gary Payton II, SG, Golden State Warriors (Calf)

Gary Payton remains out but has resumed on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in one week. 

Anthony Edwards, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves (Hip)

Anthony Edwards still has nagging hip pain from the fall he took two weeks ago, and he is listed as Questionable for Monday's game against Miami. 

Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG, Atlanta Hawks (Ankle)

Bogdan Bogdanovic has an ankle injury and is Questionable to play on Monday against Detroit. 

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Denver Nuggets (Concussion)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is recovering from symptoms from a concussion and is Questionable for Monday's game against Dallas. 

Malik Beasley, SG, Milwaukee Bucks (Illness)

Malik Beasley missed Sunday's game against Houston with an illness and he is listed day-to-day for Week 9. 

Joe Ingles, SG, Orlando Magic (Ankle)

Joe Ingles did not play on Sunday against Boston and his status for Week 9 is unknown as of Monday morning. 

NBA Small Forward Injury News

De'Andre Hunter, SF,  Atlanta Hawks (Knee)

De'Andre Hunter is listed as Questionable to play Monday against Detroit with a knee injury. 

LeBron James, SF, Los Angeles Lakers (Calf)

LeBron James continues to be Questionable with an ongoing calf injury, but he has suited up almost every game this season. It will be an ongoing status update, but with this current iteration of the injury, he should be fine to play. 

Amen Thompson, SF, Houston Rockets (Illness)

Amen Thompson missed Sunday's game with an illness and is day-to-day for this new week. 

Torrey Craig, SF, Chicago Bulls (Heel)

Torrey Craig is doubtful for Monday's game against Philadelphia due to right heel soreness. 

Josh Okogie, SF, Phoenix Suns (Hip)

Josh Okogie missed Sunday's game with a hip injury and his status for this week is unknown, but will likely be considered Questionable. 

NBA Power Forward Injury News

Maxi Kleber, PF, Dallas Mavericks (Toe)

Maxi Kleber continues to be listed out with a toe injury and there is not a firm timetable for his return right now. 

Jaden McDaniels, PF, Minnesota Timberwolves (Tailbone)

Jaden McDaniels has an injury known as a sacral contusion, which is near the tailbone. He is listed as Questionable for Monday which is a good sign that even if he misses that game he might be available the rest of the week. 

Jalen Smith, PF, Indiana Pacers (Heel)

Jalen Smith is still out for the start of this week and will miss Monday's game with a heel injury. 

Evan Mobley, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers (Knee)

The Cavaliers announced that Evan Mobley will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Dean Wade has moved into the starting lineup and has some deep-league value. 

Christian Wood, PF, Los Angeles Lakers (Illness)

Christian Wood is listed as Questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness. If he is out, he should still be good for the rest of the week. 

Dorian Finney-Smith, PF, Brooklyn Nets (Knee)

Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz. Royce O'Neale gets a slight bump if he misses time. 

Anthony Davis, PF, Los Angeles Lakers (Hip/Groin)

Much like LeBron James, Anthony Davis is perpetually Questionable, and the same holds true for Monday. Davis has missed time recently, so his status, plus the status of Christian Wood and Rui Hachimura (the backups), are worth monitoring. 

John Collins, PF, Utah Jazz (Illness)

John Collins has an illness and is Questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn. Collins is also starting to fall out of favor in Utah which means more time for Kelly Olynyk and Simone Fontecchio. 

NBA Center Injury News

Wendell Carter Jr., C, Orlando Magic (Hand)

Wendell Carter fractured a finger at the end of Week 2 and underwent surgery to repair the injury. Carter did not play last night, but he is potentially nearing a return and could be activated sometime in the next week. He is officially Out for Monday night.  

Jalen Duren, C, Detroit Pistons (Ankle)

Jalen Duren should be evaluated this week with his Ankle injury to determine whether or not he is available to return. With the Pistons in the midst of a 23-game losing streak, they have no incentive to bring players back too soon. 

Mitchell Robinson, C, New York Knicks (Ankle)

Mitchell Robinson will undergo surgery on his left ankle and will be re-evaluated in 8-to-10 weeks. Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims will split time in Robinson's absence. 

Clint Capela, C, Atlanta Hawks (Knee)

Clint Capela has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise after undergoing an MRI on Sunday and his status is day-to-day to start the week. Onyeka Okongwu would get a huge spike in value if Capela misses time. 

Dereck Lively II, C, Dallas Mavericks (Ankle)

Dereck Lively has been ruled out for Monday's game in Denver with an ankle injury. Dwight Powell stepped into the starting lineup last week when Lively missed time. 

Isaiah Stewart, C, Detroit Pistons (Shoulder)

Isaiah Stewart is going to miss at least one more game on Monday with his shoulder injury, and his status is unknown for the rest of the week. James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley have been splitting center minutes.