DraftKings Network provides an essential update for fans and bettors with its latest NBA injury report, particularly focusing on the games scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026.
As the league continues to unfold, the injury report is updated regularly for the most accurate information. Here’s the latest on some key players:
Injured Players:
– **Anthony Davis | Adductor | Dallas Mavericks**
– **Bam Adebayo | Back | Miami Heat**
– **Kel’el Ware | Quad | Miami Heat**
– **Simone Fontecchio | Ankle | Miami Heat**
Probable:
– **Joel Embiid | Ankle | Philadelphia 76ers**
Questionable:
– **Michael Porter Jr. | Illness | Brooklyn Nets**
Porter Jr. is enjoying a breakout year, averaging a career-high 25.8 points per game. If he is unable to take the court, teammates Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas will be expected to step up significantly. Claxton has been solid, recording at least 14 points in four of his last five outings, while Thomas has recently scored 13 and 30 points in his first games back.
Top DFS Plays If Porter Jr. Is Out:
– Nic Claxton ($8,000)
– Cam Thomas ($7,600)
Top Pick6 Picks If Porter Jr. Is Out:
– Nic Claxton, projecting for more than 12.5 points.
– **Alperen Sengun | Soleus | Houston Rockets**
Sengun missed the last two games due to a calf issue and is questionable for the upcoming match against the Brooklyn Nets. In his absence, Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson have been thriving. Durant has netted 30 points in consecutive games, while Thompson contributed a strong performance with 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in his last outing.
Top DFS Plays If Sengun Is Out:
– Kevin Durant ($10,800)
– Amen Thompson ($9,400)
– Jabari Smith Jr. ($8,400)
Top Pick6 Picks If Sengun Is Out:
– Kevin Durant, expecting more than 25.5 points.
Other players currently dealing with injuries include:
– **Steven Adams | Ankle | Houston Rockets**
– **Clint Capela | Illness | Houston Rockets**
– **Tari Eason | Illness | Houston Rockets**
– **Terance Mann | Hip | Brooklyn Nets**
– **Chris Boucher | Personal | Boston Celtics**
Out Status:
– **Egor Demin | Back | Brooklyn Nets**
– **Jusuf Nurkic | MTP | Utah Jazz**
– **Lauri Markkanen | Knee | Utah Jazz**
– **Keyonte George | Illness | Utah Jazz**
– **Tobias Harris | Hip | Detroit Pistons**
– **Caris LeVert | Knee | Detroit Pistons**
– **Ace Bailey | Hip | Utah Jazz**
– **Bogdan Bogdanovic | Hamstring | Los Angeles Clippers**
– **Kelly Oubre Jr. | Knee | Philadelphia 76ers**
– **Trendon Watford | Adductor | Philadelphia 76ers**
– **Zach LaVine | Ankle | Sacramento Kings**
– **Kevin Love | Rest | Utah Jazz**
For the latest updates on player statuses as game time approaches, fans are encouraged to check back frequently. The dynamic nature of player injuries means that these updates could greatly influence team strategies, betting lines, and fantasy sports lineups for anxious NBA followers.