This week presents unique challenges for fantasy basketball managers, especially with a significant number of teams on break until Thursday. Key injuries will force difficult lineup decisions.

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is sidelined with a sinus fracture, while Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics is dealing with an ankle issue but hopes to return soon.

Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls is questionable due to back spasms, and Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns is also struggling with knee swelling.

Additional injuries include Jared McCain's torn meniscus and Tobias Harris's thumb injury, impacting their respective teams' lineups.