November 13, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been cleared for contact, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. The former No. 1 pick went through some one-on-one drills during Wednesday's shootaround. Williamson has missed five games due to a left hamstring strain. While he looks to be nearing his return, the team hasn't provided an official timeline for Williamson.
Saddiq Bey has stepped into the first unit as Williamson's replacement, delivering solid performances. He has averaged 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over the past five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Will Guillory
November 13, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) practiced with the team's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, on Wednesday. "He was able to participate in the practice," Lakers head coach JJ Redick said. "Got up and down a little bit with just some, like, warmup transition drills and progressed to five-on-five in the half court, and got, I think about 12 to 15 possessions of live five-on-five contact." James' ability to do some five-on-five work marks a big step toward his return to game action. According to Redick, James "looked good" during the practice. The four-time MVP has missed the first few weeks of the season due to sciatica on his right side and is expected to sit out at least two more games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 13, 2025
Denver Nuggets shooting guard
Christian Braun (ankle) left the team's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, and will not return. The fourth-year guard appeared in just 16 minutes of action before leaving with what the team is labeling a left ankle injury.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and
Bruce Brown are will likely see increased usage is Braun's injury lingers. The 24-year-old was averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game heading into Wednesday's matchup. Braun should be considered questionable when the Nuggets travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Saturday.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Denver Nuggets
November 13, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) was seen leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot Wednesday night. The team is yet to release an official statement, but head coach Mike Brown told reporters Brunson "rolled his right ankle". The team is set to face the Miami Heat at home on Friday. Brunson leads the team with 27.7 points and 6.6 assists per game. If Brunson misses time,
Mikal Bridges could be called upon to shoulder the playmaking duties for the team. Bridges currently ranks second on the team with 5.2 assists per game.
--Shaun AlbinSource: James L. Edwards III
November 12, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Spurs. The 2021 No. 7 overall pick was listed as questionable heading into this one. While he ended up suiting up, he wasn't in the starting lineup. Kuminga would be held scoreless before exiting after only 12 minutes of work. The 23-year-old hasn't missed a game all season, averaging 14.9 points. He's also logged career-highs in rebounds (6.8) and assists (3.1). With that said, it's unknown if Kuminga will be available for Friday's rematch between the Spurs and Warriors, but if he's not out there,
Will Richard and
Buddy Hield may see more work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Warriors PR
November 12, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) won't return to Wednesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old logged only 12 minutes before exiting with a groin strain, finishing with four points, three rebounds, one steal, and one block. Orlando won't play again until Friday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. Hopefully, Banchero will be out there. Of course, fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting an update. If he can't suit up versus the Nets,
Franz Wagner will handle even more of the scoring load, with
Desmond Bane,
Anthony Black, and
Jalen Suggs in line to end with above-average fantasy production.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jason Beede
November 12, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Bilal Coulibaly (calf) is still without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brian Keefe. Keefe noted that the third-year man was doing limited work during the team's shootaround on Wednesday. Coulibaly has been limited to just four games so far this season, all starts, due to injury. The Frenchman is averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, one block, and one steal in his limited action. The Wizards, who haven't won a game since October 24th, continue to tinker with the starting lineup.
Kyshawn George and
Khris Middleton picked up starts at the forward positions for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets.
--Andrew BallSource: Varun Shankar
November 12, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) has been upgraded to probable, putting him in line to return to the lineup on Wednesday night. Alexander-Walker has missed the last two games with his back issue. Before that, the Hawks' offseason acquisition was starting at point guard for the injured
Trae Young (knee). NAW is averaging a career-best 17.6 points, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 stocks per game, while getting to the free throw at his most efficient clip. The Hawks swept the Los Angeles teams without Alexander-Walker. He and the Hawks continue their West Coast trip with a matchup against the Kings.
--Andrew BallSource: Brad Rowland
November 12, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, despite the questionable tag earlier in the day. However, Kuminga won't be in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Following Tuesday's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, forward
Draymond Green publicly questioned some of the team. Today, head coach Steve Kerr announced there was an "obvious" need for lineup changes. Rookie second-round pick
Will Richard will pick up his second start of the season, alongside
Stephen Curry,
Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, and Green.
--Andrew BallSource: Anthony Slater - ESPN
November 12, 2025
According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Lively carried a questionable tag, but he has since been downgraded to unavailable and will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a right knee sprain. The 21-year-old opened the season as the team's starting center in the first three contests, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 17 minutes while shooting 77.8 percent from the field. With Lively still on the shelf,
Daniel Gafford will continue to take on most of the available minutes at center.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Grant Afseth
November 12, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (ankle) will be sidelined for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Morant is dealing with soreness in his left ankle after tweaking it during Tuesday's 133-120 loss to the Knicks. Morant has averaged 18.9 points, 8.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 30.8 minutes per contest across 11 games this season.
Cam Spencer will likely start while the 26-year-old star point guard is out, while
Jaren Jackson Jr. could see extra scoring opportunities during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Stewart will be out of action for a third consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. With
Ausar Thompson (ankle) also unavailable,
Ron Holland II will likely be in the starting lineup. Unfortunately, Holland has averaged only 7.0 points as a starter, so he has some work to do before landing on fantasy managers' radar.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Bulls. The 21-year-old has played extremely well during the 2025 campaign, averaging 19.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals. He was listed as probable on Tuesday night. However, Duren was downgraded to questionable before ultimately getting ruled out. With
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) sidelined, the Pistons will likely start
Paul Reed at the five. Reed is coming off an eight-point, nine-rebound effort in Monday's overtime win over the Washington Wizards, although it's safe to assume he'll be much more productive for fantasy managers in need of a streaming option.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) won't play on Wednesday versus the Bulls. The 24-year-old was listed as probable on Tuesday night, but he was quickly downgraded to questionable. He's now ruled out, so his next chance to get on the floor will be on Friday against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. With
Isaiah Stewart (ankle),
Ausar Thompson (ankle) and
Jalen Duren (ankle) ruled out, the Pistons will need more production from
Caris LeVert,
Duncan Robinson,
Daniss Jenkins,
Javonte Green,
Ron Holland II, and
Paul Reed.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was listed as questionable due to personal reasons. In the first 10 games of his NBA rookie campaign, Kalkbrenner has averaged 9.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals across 26.6 minutes per contest. The 23-year-old big man has four blocks in his last five appearances. However, he is not a strong fantasy option for this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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