DTDMarcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Thu 3/12/26 3:58 PM

Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a bruised right hip, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran guard can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Nuggets. Luke Kennard should see enough playing time in the backcourt to command streaming attention in most fantasy leagues Thursday.

OUTMaxi Kleber
PF/C LAL
Thu 3/12/26 3:58 PM

Kleber (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kleber was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. Jaxson Hayes (back) is also unavailable for the Lakers, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt could see an uptick in minutes Thursday.

DTDJaxson Hayes
C LAL
Thu 3/12/26 3:56 PM

Hayes (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is a surprise for the Lakers, with Hayes previously labeled as probable. With this news, it's likely that Jarred Vanderbilt picks up some run in the frontcourt with so many players on the shelf.

OUTMoses Moody
SG/F GSW
Thu 3/12/26 3:54 PM

Moody (wrist) won't play in Friday's game against Minnesota, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though Moody will wind up missing a fifth consecutive game Friday, head coach Steve Kerr said after Wednesday's practice that the fifth-year wing is on track to join the Warriors for their upcoming six-game road trip that begins Sunday in New York. Moody's continued absence Friday opens up more playing time for Will Richard, Pat Spencer and Gary Payton on the wing.

RayJ Dennis
PG ATL
Thu 3/12/26 3:39 PM

Dennis was transferred to the Hawks from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction is a sign that Atlanta may be planning to be without Dyson Daniels (toe) for Thursday's matchup versus the Nets. Dennis has averaged 4.3 points, 2.0 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per tilt through 15 NBA games this season between the Pacers, Clippers and Hawks.

Asa Newell
PF/C ATL
Thu 3/12/26 3:36 PM

Newell was recalled to the Hawks from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The move is a possible signal that Atlanta is bracing for Jonathan Kuminga (knee) to be unavailable for Thursday's tilt versus the Nets. Newell has averaged 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 11.1 minutes per contest through 40 NBA games this season.

DTDPatrick Williams
F CHI
Thu 3/12/26 2:26 PM

Williams (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Williams appears likely to miss his second straight contest Thursday. With this news, the Bulls may lean more on Leonard Miller at the forward spots.

Jamal Murray
G DEN
Thu 3/12/26 2:26 PM

Murray is probable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Despite dealing with a nagging ankle sprain, the star guard is expected to play Thursday. Over his last seven outings, Murray has averaged 28.6 points, 5.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 three-pointers in 35.4 minutes per game while shooting a torrid 50.0 percent from deep.

DTDAaron Gordon
PF/C DEN
Thu 3/12/26 2:22 PM

Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
The Nuggets are thinking about holding Gordon out for hamstring injury management during the second half of their back-to-back. A potential absence for Gordon would vacate some playing time for the likes of Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Cameron Johnson.

DTDJalen Smith
PF/C CHI
Thu 3/12/26 2:22 PM

Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was previously listed as doubtful, so the downgrade is a concern for fantasy managers. If Smith is unable to give it a go, Nick Richards will likely have a higher floor in fantasy hoops.