December 3, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick has been listed on the injury report plenty of times throughout the 2025 campaign, mostly due to ankle issues. However, wrist soreness won't be enough to keep him off the floor, and he'll now suit up for his fifth-straight contest. Ball has struggled offensively this season, amassing 18.9 points per contest, although he's made up for it by averaging a career-high 8.9 assists. As always, he should be featured in all fantasy lineups, although DFS managers may want to tread carefully, considering the Knicks have been sound defensively all season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
December 3, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams (ankle) is available for Wednesday's matchup with Sacramento after missing Monday's loss in Utah. His return shifts the frontcourt rotation after
Clint Capela logged only 9 minutes in that contest, while
Alperen Sengun delivered 31 points, eight rebounds, 14 assists, two steals, and five blocks across 38 minutes. Adams has averaged 10.2 rebounds over his last five active games, giving him deep-league value for boards and defensive stats, though his minutes tend to fluctuate. Capela remains the primary player affected, with his role tightening whenever Adams is active.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vanessa Richardson
December 3, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (ankle) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Avdija has been upgraded to available after being tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain. It looks like he'll play through the injury during the second leg of this back-to-back set. It's possible that Avdija is somewhat limited because of the ankle injury. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about his production. Avdija has been elite with 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 34.2 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers should get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (back) is available to suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. Porter exited Monday's loss to the Washington Wizards with lower back spasms. The 25-year-old registered 30 points with 12-for-15 shooting before leaving the game. However, the injury won't keep him out of action for tonight's clash. If Porter has a setback this evening,
Ryan Rollins, A.J. Green, and
Gary Trent Jr. will soak up the available minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (eye) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Portis was a late addition to the injury report due to a left eye injury. He was able to get through warmups without any issues, so he will be available for this contest. Portis has been a less than ideal fantasy option this season. He'll continue to battle with
Kyle Kuzma and
Jericho Sims for minutes in the rotation. So far, Portis is averaging 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 21.4 minutes per game. He does enough to warrant being used as a streaming option, but he isn't a must-have player in 12-team formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland after missing two straight contests. Ball last logged 17 minutes in Atlanta, producing three points, five rebounds, and four assists, and he continues to deliver low-usage playmaking with scattered defensive value when active. His minute volatility remains the main concern given ongoing injury management, making him more of a deep-league assists specialist than a standard-league hold. His return slightly trims opportunities for
Craig Porter Jr. and reduces secondary ball-handling touches for
Darius Garland.
--Brian DailisanSource: Spencer Davies
December 3, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) has been cleared to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. As expected, Antetokounmpo will suit up after being listed as probable on the earlier injury report. The superstar forward figures to resume his regular role in the rotation. He's averaging 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across 30.8 minutes per game through 16 games this season. Antetokounmpo is a top three fantasy contributor at the moment. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Antetokounmpo is in there ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is available for Wednesday's meeting with Indiana after briefly carrying a questionable tag. Murray logged 10 points, four rebounds, and nine assists across 26 minutes in Monday's loss to Dallas, continuing a strong five-game stretch that includes 37, 29, and 24-point outings. His availability keeps Denver's offensive structure intact and secures his floor in all formats.
Nikola Jokic maintains his typical usage, while
Spencer Jones and
Tim Hardaway Jr. retain deeper-league relevance with
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and
Christian Braun (ankle) still out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Denver Nuggets
December 3, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with Indiana. He was listed as probable due to a left wrist sprain, an issue that's bothered him throughout the 2025 campaign. Fortunately, fantasy managers won't see him miss his first game of the season. As expected, Jokic is having another MVP-caliber year, averaging 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, 11.1 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.8% from deep. The 30-year-old could be in line for a productive evening versus a Pacers team that has struggled defending opposing bigs all season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Denver Nuggets
December 3, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (personal) won't play on Thursday versus the Toronto Raptors. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick is playing at an MVP level, averaging a career-high 35.3 points with 8.9 assists and 8.9 rebounds. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday in Boston. However, with
Marcus Smart (back) also ruled out on Thursday,
Gabe Vincent may handle most of the work at the point, giving him streaming value for at least one game.
LeBron James, averaging only 15.2 points in his five appearances, should also take on more of the ball-handling duties, potentially increasing his usage and scoring opportunities.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Norman Powell (ankle) won't play on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks after tweaking his left ankle in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The 32-year-old has thrived since his arrival in Miami, averaging a career-high 25.0 points while shooting 45.8% from downtown. Unfortunately, it appears there's a chance he'll miss time beyond Wednesday's contest. Without Powell in the equation,
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Kel'el Ware could find themselves in the starting lineup, although both players should benefit offensively regardless of their roles.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (groin) will miss at least one week after suffering a groin strain during the win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. That means fantasy managers won't have him in the lineup for upcoming meetings with the Rockets, Timberwolves, and Thunder. However, there's certainly a good chance his absence will extend beyond the matchup with OKC, although it's too early to speculate. The 29-year-old has averaged 25.0 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds this season. While he's shot a career-low 31.5% from deep, he remains a constant producer for fantasy participants in all formats. With
Jalen Green (hamstring) also on the shelf,
Dillon Brooks,
Collin Gillespie, and
Grayson Allen should all see a bump in usage and scoring opportunities.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
December 3, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Dennis Schroder (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup in Houston after missing three straight games, keeping
Russell Westbrook in a prominent ball-handling role. Westbrook has averaged 13.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.4 assists across his last five outings, including a 16-point, 12-rebound, 14-assist showing on Nov. 28.
Malik Monk (shoulder), who is probable, has been volatile this season but still gains opportunity if Schroder remains sidelined, keeping him on the streaming radar.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Sacramento after missing Monday's game and moving in and out of the rotation recently. His last appearance featured 13 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists in 17 minutes, but Houston has leaned heavily on small-ball lineups when he is unavailable. That shift pushed
Aaron Holiday to 32 minutes Monday, putting him on the deep-league streaming radar, while
Clint Capela stands to benefit if Houston leans back toward a traditional lineup. Adams remains a risky hold in most formats due to volatility.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with Brooklyn and is positioned for a larger role with
Coby White (calf) sidelined. Jones has delivered steady production across his last five appearances, averaging 14.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, and he closed Monday's loss with 20 points in 30 minutes. He profiles as a useful short-term streamer for assists and low-turnover guard play.
Ayo Dosunmu should see a slight usage bump if Jones is limited or experiences any setbacks.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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