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
November 12, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Zach LaVine (thigh) won't suit up on Wednesday versus the visiting Hawks. It's unknown how severe the thigh contusion is, although it's apparently bad enough to force the 30-year-old to miss his second game of the 2025 campaign. Under normal circumstances,
Domantas Sabonis (rib) and
Malik Monk (ankle) would see a few more scoring opportunities. However, both are questionable, meaning
Russell Westbrook and
Dennis Schroder might have above-average fantasy showings.
Nique Clifford, averaging 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season, can be considered for streaming purposes for those participating in deeper fantasy formats. LaVine's next chance to play will be on Friday in Minnesota.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) will be out for Wednesday's road tilt against the Detroit Pistons due to a right-ankle sprain. This evening's matchup will be the second game in a row he will miss.
Ayo Dosunmu,
Kevin Huerter, and
Tre Jones are expected to see additional minutes in his place. Giddey has been excellent this season, averaging 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in 34.0 minutes per contest. His next opportunity to return comes Sunday against the Jazz.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) is in the final stage of his return process and will be re-evaluated later this week. George is moving closer to making his season debut, but team doctors want him to build additional strength in his left quadriceps before granting full clearance, per Charania. The veteran forward is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 12, 2025
According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) doesn't have structural issues in his right knee and is considered day-to-day. Embiid was out of action during Tuesday's win versus the Celtics due to right knee soreness. However, Wednesday's good news for the big man could lead him to play on Friday against the Pistons. If Embiid is unable to suit up,
Andre Drummond will likely continue to start at center.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Keith Pompey
November 12, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets due to left knee patellar tendinopathy. The 30-year-old has missed only one game this season but will sit out tonight for maintenance purposes. Through 10 outings, Antetokounmpo has averaged 33.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.3 blocks across 32.9 minutes per contest. With Giannis sidelined,
Ryan Rollins,
Kyle Kuzma, and
Bobby Portis could all gain a bump in DFS value.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (hip) has sustained a fracture in his left hip and will undergo season-ending surgery. The injury occurred during Saturday's 114-103 loss to the Suns. Beal was unavailable for Monday's 105-102 loss to the Hawks and further imaging confirmed the fracture. In his shortened first campaign with the Clippers, the 32-year-old struggled to make much of a fantasy impact, averaging 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in 20.0 minutes per game. With Beal now sidelined for the remainder of the season, veteran guards
James Harden and
Kris Dunn are expected to shoulder increased backcourt responsibilities for Los Angeles.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 12, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (hip) will remain out Wednesday against the Nuggets, marking his second straight absence. Head coach Tyronn Lue admitted there's concern Beal could miss additional time. Even when healthy, Beal has struggled to make a fantasy impact, averaging just 8.2 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 threes in 20 minutes per game on 37.5 percent shooting. With both Beal and
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) sidelined,
James Harden should continue to dominate the offense, fresh off a stellar 35-point, 11-assist outing.
Kris Dunn is a sneaky short-term add for assists and steals, as his defensive activity and secondary playmaking fit well in the current rotation.
Bogdan Bogdanovic and
Derrick Jones Jr. should also see bumps in usage. Beal remains a big name but is over-rostered at this point, especially in standard leagues where his floor has been far too low.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tomer Azarly
November 12, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Kings after missing the last two games. Before the injury, he was thriving in an expanded role without
Trae Young, averaging 17.6 points, 3.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 steal, and 2.0 threes in just over thirty minutes per game while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 85.0 percent from the line. If cleared, Alexander-Walker should reclaim his starting spot and continue as one of Atlanta's top scoring options. If he remains out,
Keaton Wallace will likely stay at point guard, offering assists and energy when given steady minutes, while
Dyson Daniels shifts to shooting guard with added playmaking responsibility.
Vit Krejci and
Luke Kennard can also provide three-point help in deeper formats. Alexander-Walker remains a hold across most leagues due to his scoring consistency and opportunity.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is questionable for Wednesday against the Suns after missing eight straight games. He 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. If he's cleared, expect a low-usage rim runner who boosts field-goal percentage, blocks, and put-backs, though his workload may sit under 20 minutes as Dallas ramps him up. If he sits,
Daniel Gafford remains the preferred streamer for rebounds, FG%, and blocks, with
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse filling spot minutes. With
Kyrie Irving (knee) still out and
Anthony Davis (calf) questionable,
Cooper Flagg and
P.J. Washington should continue to handle more touches, making Lively a category specialist rather than a must-start on his first game back.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Bilal Coulibaly (calf) will remain sidelined Wednesday against the Rockets due to a calf contusion, marking his fourth straight missed game since re-injuring it on Nov. 5. The third-year wing had shown encouraging all-around growth before the setback, averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block, and 1.3 threes in just under 24 minutes per game. In his absence,
CJ McCollum has rediscovered his rhythm after an early-season slump, averaging 30.7 points and 6.0 assists over his last three contests while shooting 51 percent from the field and 81 percent at the line. Expect McCollum to continue leading the offense, while
Kyshawn George remains a strong fantasy add thanks to his steady scoring, rebounding, and defensive activity.
Corey Kispert provides reliable perimeter shooting, and
Alexandre Sarr continues to offer value as a rebounding anchor. Coulibaly is a hold only for managers with deep benches.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 12, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Jaylon Tyson (head) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Miami Heat due to a concussion. It's an untimely setback for Cleveland, who are already missing
Darius Garland (toe),
Donovan Mitchell (rest), and
Evan Mobley (rest). Tyson has quietly been one of the Cavaliers' bright spots, averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.2 threes per game on an efficient 48.9 percent shooting from the field and 46.2 percent from deep. He's been producing steady two-way value even when Garland was briefly active, showing poise and defensive versatility. With Tyson sidelined, expect
Sam Merrill and
De'Andre Hunter to see more wing minutes and perimeter looks, while
Lonzo Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. handle additional playmaking duties. Tyson's concussion will likely cost him multiple games, making him a hold in deeper formats but a temporary drop candidate in standard leagues if roster flexibility is limited.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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