December 26, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) won't play on Friday against Atlanta. He hasn't missed a game in over a month. However, Adebayo is dealing with lower back soreness, so fantasy managers are hoping to see him back out there on Saturday versus the Indiana Pacers. While Bam is sidelined,
Kel'el Ware should get all of the work he can handle at the five spot. There's a good chance
Jaime Jaquez Jr. finds his way into the starting lineup. With that said, any player on the Heat roster could exceed their usual fantasy projections in a meeting with a Hawks team that has struggled defensively throughout the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ira Winderman
December 26, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Justin Champagnie (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Champagnie is dealing with an illness and has been a steady presence in Washington's rotation since mid-November. If available he would be in a great spot for fantasy managers looking for rebounding production as he's grabbed nine or more boards in four of his last five games. If he's out, expect
Marvin Bagley III to be leaned on more with
Corey Kispert already ruled out. Bagley has put up 13 or more points in each of the last five games and could be a sneaky addition for DFS players.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward
Scottie Barnes (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Barnes has yet to miss a game this season and, with Toronto's current injury issues, the Raptors are hopeful he'll be able to overcome the illness tonight. If Barnes is unable to go then expect
Immanuel Quickley and
Brandon Ingram's production to increase in the starting lineup. On the bench,
Jamal Shead may be someone who gets a spot start and would be a great addition for any fantasy managers looking for additional assist production.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) won't play on Friday against Charlotte. He was listed as doubtful heading into this one after missing the last four contests because of a left hip contusion. Unfortunately, his extended absence will continue on Friday night. With Suggs still sidelined,
Tyus Jones is in line to remain in the starting lineup. Jones recently had 16 points, seven assists, and one steal in Tuesday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He could easily stay as productive in a matchup versus one of the worst defensive teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday night and is officially active against the Charlotte Hornets. da Silva has missed the last four games dealing with a right shoulder contusion. The 26-year-old was recently moved to the bench with
Paolo Banchero's return and his production was spotty in those games (3.5 PPG and 4.5 RPG). With a return from injury he will be a risky play for both fantasy managers and DFS players alike.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Mason Plumlee (groin) won't play on Friday against Orlando. With
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) sidelined, Plumlee got the start in Monday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, he suffered a groin strain during the contest and will now miss another game. With Plumlee and Kalkbrenner off the court,
Moussa Diabate is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Diabate is coming off a huge showing, amassing 12 points and 18 rebounds in the win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday, giving him plenty of upside for fantasy managers in all formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) has been downgraded to out for Friday night's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Bitadze will miss his second straight game as he deals with a left knee sprain. In his absence, expect
Jonathan Isaac and
Noah Penda to get extended minutes off the bench. Of the two, Penda may be the more appealing option for fantasy managers and DFS players alike as the 20-year-old has averaged 6.8 RPG over the last five games. His value isn't high, but he could provide sneaky value on the interior with the Hornets having their own injury issues at center.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jordan Walsh (illness) will be available for Friday night's game against the Pacers. Walsh missed Monday's game against Indiana with the same illness but will be available to play in the rematch. The 21-year-old hasn't provided much fantasy value since being inserted into the starting lineup in early November but could help those in need of rebounds as he's averaged 5.7 RPG as a starter. Category league managers may find the best value out of Walsh compared to traditional fantasy managers or DFS players.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (groin) is expected to miss a few games with a groin strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis hurt himself in the first half of the Christmas Day loss to the Golden State Warriors and did not return. Davis has played in just 16 games so far this year and has not played in six consecutive games since joining the Mavericks last season. With
Dereck Lively II (foot) out for the season,
Daniel Gafford will soak up plenty of minutes at the center position until Davis is ready to return.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
December 26, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (ankle) could miss another game Friday night when his team hosts the Phoenix Suns. Poole also missed Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the ankle issue. Following an extended absence in November and early December, Poole is now a bench player in the Pelicans' rotation. He's still getting plenty of shots up (double digits in every game this season) with mixed efficiency. He averaged 16.6 points and 3.2 assists in about 27 minutes in his last five games off the bench.
--Andrew BallSource: Rod Walker
December 26, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will miss his fourth consecutive game when his team hosts the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The 25-year-old is dealing with left patellar tendinitis, and a timeline for his return remains unclear. Williams recently moved back to a bench role before his injury. He'll have plenty of company on the sidelines, as he is one of six Grizzlies ruled out Friday.
Cam Spencer,
Jaylen Wells, and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will see more playing time, especially if
Ja Morant (questionable, ankle) and
Cedric Coward (questionable, ankle) are inactive.
--Andrew BallSource: Marc Stein
December 26, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Gary Trent Jr. (calf) is questionable to play Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to the team's official injury report. The 26-year-old quickly left Tuesday's win over the Indiana Pacers with a left calf contusion. Trent has fallen out of Milwaukee's starting lineup recently, with
Kevin Porter Jr.,
AJ Green, and
Ryan Rollins handling the majority of the backcourt minutes. Trent only played 17 minutes in the game before his calf injury. If he's inactive tonight,
Gary Harris could see an increase in playing time.
--Andrew BallSource: Milwaukee Bucks
December 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Quentin Grimes (illness) is questionable for Friday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Grimes, alongside
Dominick Barlow and
VJ Edgecombe, were all sick and missed Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Grimes could return soon, though, as he was present for the team's shootaround Friday morning. Grimes has shifted in and out of the starting lineup recently, and his playing time is largely predicated on the health of Philadelphia's other guards. Grimes, however, has not shot the ball well recently (27.9% over his last five games), despite increased opportunities.
--Andrew BallSource: Kevin Lu
December 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Dominick Barlow (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls. The 76ers have a bug circulating the locker room. Barlow,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Quentin Grimes are all questionable with illnesses after missing Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. However, the trio was present at Friday's shootaround, indicating that their returns could be imminent. Barlow has been a surprise starter in Philadelphia's rotation this season, averaging career highs in points (9.1), rebounds (5.6), and assists (1.8) in 26 minutes per game.
--Andrew BallSource: Kevin Lu
December 26, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Corey Kispert (hamstring) has landed back on the injury report and is listed as out for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Kispert had missed 10 games with a thumb injury but was pulled on Tuesday after just 13 minutes of action on the floor with hamstring tightness. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day until we have further clarity on his hamstring. In his absence, expect
Justin Champagnie to get more minutes off the bench at forward. Champagnie has grabbed nine or more rebounds in four of his last five games, providing value for those needing rebound production.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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