November 14, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) will remain out for Friday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. James has yet to play this season but recently completed his first full practice and 5-on-5 session, suggesting a return could come by mid-to-late November. With James sidelined,
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves will continue to carry the offense and remain must-start options in all fantasy formats. Doncic has averaged 30.0 points, 8.0 assists, and 5.5 rebounds over his last two outings, while Reaves has contributed 18.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds on solid efficiency. In deeper leagues,
Rui Hachimura and
Marcus Smart are still playable as complementary scoring and defensive streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Jared McCain (G League) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The second-year guard has struggled to find his rhythm after returning from injury, averaging 0.0 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 10.3 minutes across three games while shooting 0.0% from the field. His absence should slightly open minutes for
Quentin Grimes and
Justin Edwards, who have both played well recently. Grimes is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over his last two outings on 55.6% shooting, while Edwards just dropped 22 points with five threes against Boston.
VJ Edgecombe (back) is questionable, which could further boost their workloads.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) will remain out Friday against the Detroit Pistons as he continues recovery from offseason surgery, though reports say he is moving closer to a return. In his absence,
Tyrese Maxey continues to lead the offense, averaging 27.0 points, 8.0 assists, and 4.5 rebounds over his last two games.
Kelly Oubre Jr. has also stepped up as a secondary scorer with 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game during that stretch. Second-year forward
Justin Edwards flashed upside with 22 points and five threes against Boston, but his minutes remain volatile. George should stay stashed, while Maxey and Oubre remain must-start fantasy options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (knee) will miss time, though Rick Carlisle said they are hopeful it is not too serious. Nesmith has been a quiet fantasy win, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks in 30.5 minutes while shooting 36.7% from the field and 37.3% from deep. His recent stretch included a 25-point outing with three threes and four steals at Denver. With him sidelined, opportunities may rise for Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, though both have been inconsistent so far. Expect Andrew Nembhard's touches to increase slightly, while Pascal Siakam remains the primary scoring hub.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dustin Dopirak
November 13, 2025
Charlotte Hornets point guard
KJ Simpson (shoulder) is listed as probable for a meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The 23-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to prevent him from playing. However, Simpson is unlikely to have a significant role in the rotation moving forward, as
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup against Milwaukee. So far this season, Simpson has averaged 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 14.4 minutes over five appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) will sit out a third straight game on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. His season has been halted by a right ankle sprain.
Javonte Green has started each of the last two games Thompson has missed and looks poised to remain in the first unit on Friday night. Green has averaged 10.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in the two starts he has made. He has also benefited from injuries to
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) and
Jalen Duren (ankle), both of whom are considered questionable for Friday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has missed three games due to a left ankle sprain and may have to sit out another contest on Friday night.
Jalen Duren (ankle) is also questionable for Friday's game, meaning
Paul Reed could be in for another busy night. He finished Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls with 28 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes. The injury situation has also opened the door to the starting lineup for
Ron Holland II, who notched nine points, six rebounds, and three steals in 28 minutes on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The rookie big man has been ruled out for personal reasons. After landing a starting role on the Hornets team, Kalkbrenner has enjoyed a solid start to his NBA career, averaging 9.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks. Only
Victor Wembanyama (3.6) averages more swats in the league. On Friday, the Hornets will likely use
Moussa Diabate as their starting center, which will increase his fantasy appeal.
Mason Plumlee will presumably pick up some extra shifts off the bench. It's a challenging matchup for the Hornets bigs on Friday, as Milwaukee allows the fifth-fewest points and the eighth-fewest rebounds to opposing centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Washington left Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns after just five minutes of action due to a left shoulder strain. Dallas listing him as questionable could further harm a roster already hurt by injuries. Fellow frontcourt members
Anthony Davis (calf) and
Dereck Lively II (knee) are also questionable, potentially opening even more minutes. Forward
Naji Marshall will see the strongest value increase if the 27-year-old is unable to suit up Friday, as he's been called upon to step up with so many frontcourt injuries. Washington is having a good season as the team's third-leading scorer, averaging 14.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, but missing time could harm his momentum.
--Joey HaverfordSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) will remain out on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He will be absent for a sixth consecutive game. However, the team announced on Thursday that Williamson is "progressing well" in his recovery from a Grade 1 hamstring strain and has been cleared for contact. There is a possibility he may be ready to rejoin the lineup next week. In the meantime,
Saddiq Bey will continue to have increased fantasy value. He will head into Friday's NBA Cup action on the back of an impressive 25-point showing against the Portland Trail Blazers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk may sit out a second consecutive game on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team considers him questionable for the contest. Monk is experiencing soreness in his left ankle and could miss his fourth game already this month. If Monk can't play on Friday,
Russell Westbrook and
Keon Ellis are likely to receive additional run-outs. Rookie
Nique Clifford may also figure more in the plans of Kings head coach Doug Christie, especially after a string of ugly losses.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lively has missed the last nine games for the struggling Mavericks, but this questionable tag is good news that he's improving and should return sooner rather than later. Dallas has been hit with the injury bug and recently fired controversial general manager Nico Harrison due to the poor start. Lively holds fantasy value when he's healthy and active due to his ability to score in the paint, rebound at a high level and block shots. Fantasy owners will be ecstatic when the center is back and playing his usual minutes. If the 21-year-old misses another game,
Moussa Cisse will continue getting reserve minutes behind starting center
Daniel Gafford (knee).
--Joey HaverfordSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (thigh) isn't on the injury report for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A thigh injury kept LaVine sidelined on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in his second absence of the season.
Russell Westbrook returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday night and will presumably head back to the bench for Friday's game. 10 appearances into his first full season with the Kings, LaVine has averaged 23.9 points on 51.9 percent shooting. Unfortunately, his rebounding and assists numbers have dipped, negatively impacting his fantasy value. In his first meeting with the Timberwolves this season, LaVine finished with 26 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kuminga was one of the most important players for Golden State and helped the team with improved play earlier in the season. Unfortunately, a cold streak dropped his stats to averages of 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. The questionable tag and soreness in his knee could lead to the 23-year-old missing his first game of the season. Role players
Moses Moody,
Gary Payton II and
Buddy Hield would see more minutes and a chance at better statistical performances if he's ruled out. Kuminga will still have value if he plays, especially since the Warriors have looked like a much better team when he's one of the top three options behind
Stephen Curry and
Jimmy Butler III.
--Joey HaverfordSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is considered questionable for Friday's NBA Cup tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sabonis has regularly been on the injury report lately due to a left ribcage contusion. However, he has played in each of the past three games, suggesting that the Kings will likely upgrade him to available ahead of Friday's tip-off. If Sabonis is ruled out,
Drew Eubanks will probably handle a larger workload, with
Precious Achiuwa potentially also logging some extra minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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