December 22, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) is trending toward another absence Monday against Golden State, with the team listing him as doubtful on the front end of a back-to-back. Suggs has already missed two games, with Orlando prioritizing caution as he works through the hip contusion. In his most recent five appearances, Suggs produced 21.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals in 29.6 minutes, but those numbers come off the board if he sits again.
Anthony Black would continue handling more creation duties, while
Paolo Banchero and
Wendell Carter Jr. absorb extra offensive volume.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (hip) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Portland. The fourth-year big man has averaged 14.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 29.0 minutes over his last five, continuing to anchor Detroit's interior. The hip contusion adds mild risk, but his role and workload remain intact.
Isaiah Stewart holds limited streaming appeal if Duren is capped, while
Cade Cunningham continues to benefit from Duren's screening and finishing. Duren remains a clear hold in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus) will not play Monday against Memphis in the first leg of a back-to-back. Hartenstein had averaged 9.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 24.3 minutes over his last five, providing steady boards and defensive value. His absence pushes
Branden Carlson into deeper-league streaming consideration and opens small-ball minutes for
Kenrich Williams. If
Chet Holmgren (back) is limited,
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and
Jalen Williams should absorb more rebounds. Hartenstein remains a hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland on the front end of a back-to-back. The rookie has averaged 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 25.5 minutes over his last five, but the elbow issue adds short-term volatility. If he sits or is limited,
Moussa Diabate becomes a deeper-league streamer for rebounds and defensive stats.
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller would also absorb steadier frontcourt usage, while Kalkbrenner profiles as a cautious hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against Cleveland on the front end of a back-to-back. Ball has averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 26.1 minutes over his last five, shooting 42.7 percent from the field. The wrist issue adds mild risk, but his usage and playmaking remain intact.
Brandon Miller and rookie shooter
Kon Knueppel continue to benefit as secondary scorers, while
Collin Sexton's (quadriceps) doubtful tag keeps Ball's floor stable in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 21, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (illness) is probable heading into Monday's matchup with Charlotte. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Tyrese Proctor ended up taking his place in the rotation, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal. If Mitchell suffers a setback, Proctor would presumably remain in the starting lineup, although that could change if
Sam Merrill (hand), who is also probable, can return after missing the last 14 games.
Darius Garland, coming off a 35-point effort, should also continue to see an uptick in scoring opportunities if Mitchell can't get back on the floor, even more so since the Hornets are one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 21, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) will return from a two-game absence on Sunday night versus Brooklyn. He's getting back on the floor at a perfect time, considering the Nets are one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association. With Poeltl available,
Sandro Mamukelashvili, who had 24 points and five rebounds on Saturday against the Boston Celtics, will likely return to the bench, significantly decreasing his fantasy value.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Vivek Jacob
December 21, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (adductor) won't suit up against the Spurs. He missed six games because of this issue. However, the 20-year-old has appeared in the previous two contests, most recently amassing an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double in Saturday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. With
Marvin Bagley III (calf) also out,
Tristan Vukcevic is expected to enter the starting lineup. Unfortunately, fantasy participants may want to look elsewhere for a streaming option, considering Vukcevic had just four points and three boards in his only start this season. It also won't help that the Spurs have
Victor Wembanyama and
Luke Kornet roaming around underneath the basket.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 21, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Marvin Bagley III (calf) won't play on Sunday against the Spurs.
Alexandre Sarr (adductor) is also unavailable, so the Wizards will be shorthanded at the five spot.
Tristan Vukcevic, who had four points and three rebounds in his only start this season, is expected to handle most of the work in the middle. However, despite a potential uptick in fantasy production, Vukcevic could have a tough time getting anything going versus a Spurs team that will have
Victor Wembanyama and
Luke Kornet patrolling underneath the basket.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 21, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Davion Mitchell (ankle) will play on Sunday against the Knicks. He didn't play in Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics, although the ankle sprain won't keep him off the floor for more than a game. The 27-year-old has averaged 9.9 points, 1.3 steals, and a career-high 7.7 assists this season. With
Tyler Herro (toe) unavailable, Mitchell might benefit offensively.
Kasparas Jakucionis, who had 17 points and six rebounds as a starter on Friday, will presumably head back to the bench now that Mitchell is clear to suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Miami Heat
December 21, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) will play on Sunday versus the Knicks after missing Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics. The 30-year-old isn't having the best season, averaging 16.3 points, the second-lowest mark of his career. However,
Tyler Herro (toe) remains sidelined, meaning Wiggins could pick up more of the slack on the scoring end.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., who had 14 points and eight rebounds against the Celtics, will presumably head back to the bench now that Wiggins is cleared to suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Miami Heat
December 21, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Mike Conley (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Milwaukee after missing four straight contests. Any return would likely come with minutes restrictions, capping short-term upside while stabilizing Minnesota's second-unit playmaking. If Conley remains out,
Bones Hyland continues to benefit from added ball-handling and shot creation, keeping him in the streamer mix for points and assists.
Donte DiVincenzo holds steady minutes at the point, while
Anthony Edwards remains the primary closer and usage anchor regardless of Conley's status.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 21, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Brandon Clarke (calf) exited early and did not return against Washington, finishing with two points, three rebounds, one steal, and four minutes. The setback comes as Clarke was still ramping up after a lengthy layoff that has already cost him 26 games this season, keeping his role unstable. With Clarke sidelined,
Santi Aldama and
Jock Landale are positioned for steadier frontcourt minutes, while
Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to anchor usage and closing duties. Clarke remains off the standard-league radar until he can string together consistent availability.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
December 21, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) has progressed to five-on-five work and is nearing a return from a sprained MCL after missing 15 games since Nov. 17. Jones is expected to face minutes restrictions initially, but his eventual return could reshape the wing rotation. He averaged 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.4 blocks, and 26.3 minutes over his last five before the injury.
Jordan Miller stands to lose minutes, while
Kris Dunn and
Bogdan Bogdanovic could see minor role compression. Jones profiles as a deep-league stash with defensive upside.
--Brian DailisanSource: Law Murray
December 21, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (head) was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Indiana, finishing with five points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and 12 minutes. Jones has averaged 10.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.6 steals, and 22 minutes over his last five, so any missed time dents his defensive-category value.
Jordan Poole absorbed the direct replacement minutes and additional on-ball reps, making him a short-term streamer for points and assists.
Saddiq Bey should see steadier wing minutes with a low-usage profile, while
Micah Peavy and
Karlo Matkovic remain deep-league only.
--Brian DailisanSource: Pelicans PR
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