November 17, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) won't play on Monday versus OKC. The 25-year-old has bounced around injury designations over the last few games. However, he'll now miss a seventh consecutive game Monday night. At this point, it's hard to say exactly how much longer Williamson will remain on the shelf, although fantasy managers will keep their fingers crossed that he'll be healthy enough to return on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets.
Saddiq Bey (ankle) is also sidelined, so managers may see more minutes from
Karlo Matkovic, who had four points, three boards, and two steals in Sunday's loss to Golden State.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brandon Rahbar
November 17, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward
Jamison Battle (knee) has been upgraded to available for Monday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. He is ready to re-enter the lineup after missing Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers due to a back problem. With that said, Battle has only averaged 7.3 minutes per game for the Raptors this season and doesn't hold significant fantasy value. He has posted 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game across 10 outings.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has led the Raptors bench this season, notching 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.1 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Ochai Agbaji (back) has been ruled out for a fourth straight game on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Entering Monday, Agbaji was considered questionable for the game. However, he was downgraded to doubtful during the day and has now been officially ruled out. Agbaji's next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. With him still out,
Gradey Dick and
Ja'Kobe Walter will continue to have slightly more important roles in the rotation. However, neither player has offered much fantasy value this term.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) will remain out on Monday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a fourth straight game. Thompson appeared to have been trending toward a return when he participated in Monday's shootaround, but he will miss at least one more game, with the team downgrading Thompson's status from questionable to out. Detroit is also scheduled to play on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, giving Thompson another chance to return. With him out,
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green see more action in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) will be back from a two-game absence on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. He has recovered from a right ankle sprain, giving Detroit back one of its big guns. Unfortunately,
Cade Cunningham (hip) and
Ausar Thompson (ankle) still need more time to recover from their injuries. Duren has averaged 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds this season. He could feast against a Pacers team that has allowed the sixth-most points and fourth-most rebounds in the league to opposing centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) will miss a third straight game on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Cunningham was originally listed as questionable for the game, but the Pistons have downgraded his status to out. It's possible the team wants to give its star player an extra day to recover, with another game scheduled for Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Cunningham's absence means that the
Daniss Jenkins train will keep rolling on Monday night. The two-way player has turned a lot of heads lately, averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists over the past three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) will miss Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He will skip the second leg of a back-to-back after making his season debut in Sunday's double-overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. White entered the game with a 24-minute restriction, but he ended up logging 30 minutes of action as the contest needed two extra frames to decide the winner. Despite shooting 5-for-14 from the field, White nearly had a 30-point double-double in his first outing of the season. He finished with 27 points and eight assists. White's absence on Monday will boost the fantasy value of
Kevin Huerter and
Ayo Dosunmu (hamstring). The latter is expected to play despite being on the injury report with hamstring tightness.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Law Murray of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles Clippers forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) will be available to suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Bogdanovic was considered questionable due to a hip injury, but he will play in the second half of the Clippers' back-to-back set. Across seven games this campaign, the 33-year-old veteran wing has averaged 16.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in 36.0 minutes per contest. With
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Derrick Jones (knee) out of action this evening, Bogdanovic could be a viable fantasy option, as he will see plenty of extra minutes and scoring opportunities in Philadelphia.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Law Murray
November 17, 2025
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) is set to miss several weeks of action. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Wembanyama will be out for a "few weeks" due to a left calf strain. The French superstar missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. A source told ESPN that Wembanyama will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
Luke Kornet started at center on Sunday and is likely to benefit the most from Wembanyama's absence, although fantasy managers can also expect to see more of
Kelly Olynyk and
Bismack Biyombo during the upcoming weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will return from an 11-game absence on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Mathurin played in the first two games of the season before being sidelined by a toe sprain. He was on fire to start the year, posting 31.0 points per game with 50 percent shooting from three-point range. On Monday, Mathurin should also be heavily involved in the offense, although he might be under a minutes restriction after his multi-week absence. Mathurin's return will likely impact the playing time of
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl,
Jarace Walker, and
Ben Sheppard.
--Taavi PailkSource: Indiana Pacers
November 17, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. A left knee problem keeps Antetokounmpo on the injury report, but Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that he will play against Cleveland. The knee issue hasn't really affected Antetokounmpo, as he is averaging 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 33.4 minutes. The Cavaliers didn't know what to do against Antetokounmpo in this season's first meeting. The former MVP missed a 40-point triple-double by only one assist, going 14-for-20 from he field and 11-for-16 at the charity stripe.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
November 17, 2025
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Monday that Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jones' injury occurred during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics. Before the setback, the 28-year-old was averaging a career high of 10.9 points per contest. He was also in the team's starting five through 13 outings, producing 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 assists across 24.9 minutes per game. With Jones out for the foreseeable future, expect veterans
Nicolas Batum,
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) and 23-year-old
Kobe Sanders to see expanded roles on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Anthony Davis (calf) remains out for Monday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. He appeared in five contests to begin the 2025 campaign, averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals. Unfortunately, AD has been plagued by a calf injury, keeping him off the floor for Dallas' last nine games. It's unknown when Davis will be back in the lineup. However, with
Daniel Gafford (Ankle, injury management) and
Dereck Lively II (right knee, injury management) also ruled out,
Moussa Cisse should see more action on Monday night.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) remains out for Monday's Central Division showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. He wasn't available for the first seven games to begin the 2025 campaign. However, after returning and appearing in a few contests, he re-aggravated the injury during the November 10 meeting with the Miami Heat and has now missed the last three games. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the 26-year-old is moving in a positive direction. Unfortunately, it appears it may take him some more time before he's ready to return to the floor. While Garland is on the shelf,
Sam Merrill, coming off a 13-point showing, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has played in just five games this season due to knee issues. Lively saw 12 minutes of action during Sunday's tilt against the Trail Blazers and will sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Monday for precautionary reasons. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will likely rely upon
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse to carry them this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
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