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.

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.

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.

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.