November 25, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) will remain on the sidelines for a seventh straight game on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He continues to nurse a left groin strain, and there isn't a timetable for Banchero's return. During his absence,
Tristan da Silva had had additional fantasy value as Banchero's replacement in the first unit. He has posted 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in a starting role. Additionally,
Franz Wagner,
Desmond Bane, and
Jalen Suggs receive more offensive touches while Banchero is injured.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. He sustained a knee contusion in Sunday's win over the Utah Jazz, exiting after only 13 minutes. Prior to Sunday's matchup, Ayton was on a nice run of three consecutive double-doubles. He has averaged 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in 29.2 minutes as a Laker this season. When Ayton missed his first game of the season earlier this month against the Miami Heat,
Jaxson Hayes started in his place. He had 15 points, five rebounds, and one block. Hayes is likely to get the starting nod again on Tuesday, with
Maxi Kleber taking over backup duties. The Clippers allow the eighth-most fantasy points in the league to centers, making this a good matchup for Hayes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (calf) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic, missing a second consecutive game. The exciting rookie is dealing with tightness in his left calf, with his exit from the lineup leaving a starting spot open. In Sunday's matchup against the Miami Heat, it was filled by
Quentin Grimes, who notched 15 points, three assists, and one block. As a result of Edgecombe's injury,
Jared McCain also had a more important role in the rotation, logging a season-high 26 minutes off the bench. He tallied 15 points, two assists, and one steal in the game. Both Grimes and McCain will continue to have additional fantasy value until Edgecombe returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (ankle) is on track to play on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as probable for the matchup. The oft-injured star is currently dealing with an ankle issue. However, the chances seem strong that George will be able to make a third consecutive appearance. He has operated under a minutes restriction this season, averaging 22.0 minutes per game. The limited workload has impacted George's productivity, as he has notched only 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. Philadelphia might have
Joel Embiid (knee) back in the lineup on Tuesday, which could affect George's role on offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey (shoulder) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. The star guard hurt his right shoulder in a loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday, but it appears the injury isn't serious enough to keep Maxey off the floor. Maxey just enjoyed a career night with 54 points against the Milwaukee Bucks and is having a fantastic year. He ranks second in scoring in the league with 33.0 points per game and has tallied 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.6 steals. In this season's first meeting with the Magic, Maxey went for 43 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Orlando Magic. It looks like he could be ready to hop back into the lineup after missing seven games with a knee issue. Embiid's return would be bad news for
Andre Drummond, who has been filling in for him in the starting lineup. Drummond has been a double-double machine in the role, averaging 12.0 points and 14.0 rebounds. As a reserve, Drummond has averaged 16.6 minutes per game and hasn't been productive enough most nights to satisfy fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 24, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (wrist) is available Monday against the Pelicans after missing the previous game, giving Chicago another option amid several frontcourt absences. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steal over his last five outings while shooting 46.0 percent from the field. He could see a slight bump in minutes with
Nikola Vucevic (knee) and
Zach Collins (wrist) sidelined. His fantasy appeal remains deeper-league only, but managers needing defensive extras or low-end threes can treat him as a short-term streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Joel Lorenzi
November 24, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday against the Nuggets after missing the previous two games. Jackson averaged 18.0 points with 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 block over his last five outings and should immediately reclaim his usual workload and shot volume. His return bumps
Santi Aldama back to the bench, though Aldama remains a hold thanks to steady production, including 20 points and eight rebounds in his last appearance. Managers should expect Aldama's minutes to fluctuate while Jackson resumes his role as Memphis' primary frontcourt scorer.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
November 24, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (pelvis) will miss his first game of the season on Monday, opening additional wing minutes in Chicago's rotation for Monday's game against the Pelicans. Huerter had averaged 12.6 points with 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists over his last five games while shooting 45.4 percent from the field.
Ayo Dosunmu becomes the most viable streaming target after recent scoring spikes, while
Tre Jones offers assist stability for managers needing guard production. Both gain short-term value until Chicago's rotation returns to full strength.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jim Eichenhofer
November 24, 2025
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (quadriceps) will play on Monday against the Knicks. The 26-year-old carried an injury designation because of a sprained elbow heading into Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. He ended up getting the green light for that one, finishing with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double with two blocks. Fortunately, his latest injury, quadriceps tightness, won't keep him off the floor. While fantasy managers could theoretically see Claxton miss time in the future or even play fewer minutes on Monday night, he's a must-start versus a Knicks team that won't have
Mitchell Robinson (illness).
--Dennis ClausenSource: C.J. Holmes
November 24, 2025
Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (knee) will miss his first game since November 7 due to a hyperextended right knee.
De'Andre Hunter (rest) will also have the evening off to rest. The Cavs frontcourt could turn to 24-year-old big man
Nae'Qwan Tomlin to take on extra minutes. He finished with eight points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in his last outing Sunday against the Clippers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chris Fedor
November 24, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans due to right knee soreness. The 35-year-old big man will be sidelined this evening for the first time this season. However, we could see him back in action on Friday versus the Hornets. With Vucevic out, 25-year-old
Jalen Smith will most likely start at center.
Patrick Williams (wrist), who was upgraded to available for tonight's contest after a one-game absence, will likely see an expanded role as well.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 24, 2025
New York Knicks guard/forward
Landry Shamet (shoulder) will miss Monday's meeting with Brooklyn after exiting early against Orlando. Shamet had averaged 9.2 points with 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five games while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from deep. His absence shifts backcourt opportunities to
Jordan Clarkson, who logged 15 points in 33 minutes last game and already holds a stable sixth-man role.
Miles McBride could re-enter the rotation if coach Mike Brown expands the guard mix, but he remains a deeper-league speculative play.
--Brian DailisanSource: New York Basketball
November 24, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (ankle) will play on Monday versus Dallas. The 25-year-old averaged a career-high 23.9 points last season. Unfortunately, he's been working his way back from multiple injuries. It's possible Herro has some rust to shake off in his first game in nearly eight months. However, with
Norman Powell (groin) and
Andrew Wiggins (hip) sidelined, Herro should automatically be plugged into all fantasy lineups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Miami Heat
November 24, 2025
Detroit Pistons guards
Jaden Ivey (return to competition conditioning) and
Caris LeVert (foot) will play in Indiana on Monday night. Ivey made his 2025 campaign debut in Saturday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 10 points in 15 minutes of work. As far as LeVert is concerned, he was listed as probable heading into this one because of foot soreness. With that in mind, both men may not see enough action to do anything meaningful for fantasy managers, although they should be stashed in all formats, considering they should see more minutes moving ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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