This fantasy season has been marred by significant player injuries, leaving managers in a tough spot. Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder faces an 8 to 10-week recovery from a hip fracture, while Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a calf strain.

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is out for 4 to 6 weeks with a hamstring issue, and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is dealing with Achilles tendinitis. Other notable injuries include Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers and Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies, both of whom are week-to-week.

Fantasy managers will need to pivot quickly, looking to players like Royce O'Neale, CJ McCollum, and Kyle Lowry to fill the gaps left by these stars.