November 5, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (ankle) will miss his second straight game with a right ankle sprain, according to the team's official injury report.
Isaiah Stewart, who started in the win over Memphis on Monday, will likely get the starting nod again tonight. Stewart scored 26 points and secured 14 rebounds in Harris' place. Harris is averaging 13.5 points, six rebounds, and 2.8 assists in his 15th season in the NBA. It's unclear how long this ankle injury will keep Harris sidelined.
--Andrew BallSource: Coty Davis - Detroit News
November 5, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing surgery for a torn labrum and will miss the rest of the season. Kessler was averaging a career-high 14.4 points, while adding 10.8 rebounds, three assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. The big man even added a three-point shot to his game this year.
Jusuf Nurkic, who started the last two games with Kessler inactive, should hold onto the starting center spot for the immediate future. Kessler's injury also opens up more opportunities for forward/center
Kyle Filipowski and forward
Taylor Hendricks. Kessler will be a restricted free agent this upcoming offseason.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
November 5, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (back) remains on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The former Bull is dealing with a back issue and was also questionable for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. LaVine was able to play through his ailment, though he struggled with his shooting and had only 15 points with five rebounds and four assists.
Malik Monk (personal), who has missed a pair of games, will return to the lineup on Wednesday and could play a big role in the contest if LaVine is ruled out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 5, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. The Lithuanian star is nursing a left ribcage contusion. If Sabonis can't shake off the questionable tag before tip-off,
Drew Eubanks and the newly signed
Precious Achiuwa would have increased fantasy value. Eubanks has recorded back-to-back games with double-digit points and is a good rebounder. Achiuwa is also capable of making an impact, coming off a season with the New York Knicks, during which he averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 20.5 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 5, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He could be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a sore right groin. Early this season, Reaves has taken his game to another level, posting 31.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Even with
Luka Doncic back in the lineup on Sunday versus the Miami Heat, Reaves notched a 26-point, 11-assist double-double. Reaves' absence gives more playing opportunities to
Jake LaRavia and
Marcus Smart, who will continue to have additional fantasy value if he doesn't return on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 5, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (leg) will be available for Wednesday's matchup against
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The team has not included Doncic on the injury report. Doncic missed Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers as the Lakers completed a back-to-back. The Slovenian superstar has been spectacular to start the year, averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. On Wednesday, Doncic will face the Association's second-most efficient defense, but teams seldom contain him. In Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat, Doncic shot below 41 percent from the field but still produced a triple-double with a 29-11-10 line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 5, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) will miss a third straight game on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He suffered a low-grade calf strain a week ago in a game against the Indiana Pacers, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the lineup. Dallas planned to re-evaluate Davis this week.
Daniel Gafford, who made his season debut last week, has taken over Davis' place in the first unit. He has averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 21.0 minutes. Gafford was supposed to be limited to 15-18 minutes, but he played 25 minutes last time against the Houston Rockets, indicating he might be ready for his usual workload going forward.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 5, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (back) is expected to exit the lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. Due to lower back soreness, Butler III played only 14 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Phoenix Suns. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr labeled Butler III as questionable for Wednesday's contest, but sources have told ESPN's Anthony Slater that the veteran star won't be ready to play.
Moses Moody started the second half in place of Butler III on Tuesday and finished as Golden State's second-highest scorer with 24 points. He appears poised for another productive outing on Wednesday, especially since
Stephen Curry (illness) will join Butler III on the sidelines.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (illness) will skip Wednesday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. While the Warriors haven't yet officially submitted their injury report for the game, head coach Steve Kerr said after Tuesday's win over the Phoenix Suns that Curry won't take the floor against Sacramento. "I don't care what the doctors say," Kerr said. "We got to get him some rest. He's not playing tomorrow." Curry, who had 28 points in 34 minutes on Tuesday, is battling a worsening cold. Jimmy Butler (back) isn't expected to play on Wednesday either, meaning Golden State will be without two of its top scorers.
Jonathan Kuminga and
Brandin Podziemski are set to lead the offense, giving them more fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 4, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Luguentz Dort (illness) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Dort sat out Sunday's win over the Pelicans due to illness but will return to the lineup for the start of a four-game Thunder road trip. The 26-year-old has struggled to find his rhythm so far, shooting just 30.0 percent from the field while averaging 7.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in six games. Fantasy managers should hope this extended road stretch helps Dort rediscover his shooting touch and defensive consistency.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 4, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Edwards has missed four straight games with a strained right hamstring, but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, which is a strong indication he's close to returning. Barring any setbacks, the 24-year-old should be back in the lineup resuming his role as Minnesota's top offensive option. His return would lead to decreased minutes for
Mike Conley,
Rob Dillingham, and
Jaylen Clark. Fantasy managers should feel very confident inserting Edwards back into lineups if he's cleared to play.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Timberwolves PR
November 4, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (illness) will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old big man is under the weather and will miss his first game of the season. His next opportunity to return comes on Wednesday versus the Mavericks. Missi has averaged 7.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 23.2 minutes across five outings. With Missi sidelined, veterans
Kevon Looney and
DeAndre Jordan are expected to absorb most of the frontcourt minutes, though neither projects as a reliable fantasy option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 4, 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Tuesday that forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) will miss at least a week due to a strained left hamstring. Williamson will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, and given the timeline, he will likely miss at least four games. Another setback for the 25-year-old, after he had just overcome a foot issue. With Williamson out for the time being,
Saddiq Bey and
Derik Queen will likely see more time on the floor. Of the two players, Bey carries more fantasy value, although he hasn't been very effective during his comeback season. Across six outings, Bey has averaged 8.3 points and 3.3 rebounds during 23.7 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: New Orleans Pelicans
November 4, 2025
According to Joey Linn of SI.com, Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (rest) won't suit up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Being the second half of a back-to-back set, he will get the evening off to rest due to a knee issue.
Kawhi Leonard (rest) will also sit out. Beal has averaged 8.0 points and 1.5 assists during 20.5 minutes per contest across four games so far this campaign.
Kris Dunn and
Bogdan Bogdanovic will likely be relied upon to step up tonight while Beal and Leonard are unavailable.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Joey Linn
November 4, 2025
Joey Linn of SI.com reports that Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle, injury management) will sit out Tuesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Leonard will rest on the second night of a back-to-back after posting 27 points, four rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks in Monday's loss to the Heat. The 34-year-old also said that he turned his ankle late in that contest, so the team will proceed with caution. Fantasy managers should note that veteran guard
Bradley Beal (rest) is also unavailable. With Leonard sidelined,
Kris Dunn and
Bogdan Bogdanovic are expected to log additional minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Joey Linn
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