October 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A right hip injury has kept Sasser out of the lineup so far this season, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday versus the Magic. The 25-year-old averaged 6.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 14.2 minutes per contest across 57 games last season. With Sasser,
Caris LeVert (hamstring), and
Jaden Ivey (knee) all sidelined,
Duncan Robinson should continue to see an expanded role in the rotation, making him a potential short-term fantasy option.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (foot) won't play on Monday night versus the Boston Celtics. It's only the third game of the 2025 campaign for the Pelicans. However, Williamson will already miss his first game. It's unfortunate, considering the former Duke Blue Devil is averaging 27.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 steals. He's dealing with a left foot contusion, but only time will tell if he'll be back on the court when the Pels head to Denver for a meeting with the Nuggets. In the meantime, fantasy managers could see more production from
Trey Murphy III,
Saddiq Bey, and
Jordan Poole.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Erin Summers
October 27, 2025
Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (knee) will miss his third consecutive contest on Monday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old big man has been out of action due to a sore knee and is considered day-to-day. Hayes could be back in action on Wednesday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. However, with
Deandre Ayton healthy, Hayes has little to no fantasy value. His absence may allow
Jarred Vanderbilt to get some extra work on Monday, after he registered nine points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Sunday's win over the Kings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
October 27, 2025
According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers guard
Marcus Smart (quadriceps) won't suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The 31-year-old suffered a right quadriceps contusion during Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes.
Gabe Vincent (ankle) will also be sidelined due to a right ankle sprain. With a thin Lakers backcourt, fantasy managers will be hoping
Austin Reaves can replicate his monster performance from Sunday, when he racked up 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals across 39 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
October 27, 2025
Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (ankle) will be unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers after sustaining a left ankle sprain in Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings.
Marcus Smart (quadriceps) will also sit out with a right quadriceps contusion. With a significantly depleted backcourt, the Lakers will lean on
Dalton Knecht and
Austin Reaves to log extra minutes. Reaves is coming off the best performance of his NBA career, posting 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's victory.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
October 27, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Chet Holmgren (back) is expected to play in Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Holmgren had been downgraded to a questionable tag due to lower back soreness. Despite battling the injury on Saturday, the big man still delivered 31 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. With Holmgren back in action, expect another strong performance against a Mavs' frontcourt lacking depth due to the losses of
Dereck Lively II (knee) and
Daniel Gafford (ankle).
--Shaun AlbinSource: Brandon Rahbar
October 27, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics could rest Brown on the second leg of their back-to-back to maintain his health as he continues recovering from the left hamstring tightness that surfaced in the preseason. Brown has been outstanding, averaging 29.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists despite the team's 0-3 start as they adjust to life without
Jayson Tatum (Achilles). If Brown is ruled out,
Sam Hauser could see an expanded role, having already started two games this season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Boston Celtics
October 27, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (ankle) will be available for Monday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Missi returns after missing Friday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs. In his lone start this season, Missi tallied five points and seven rebounds. With
Zion Williamson (foot) questionable, Missi projects to see extended minutes in the paint as the Pelicans look to secure their first win of the season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: New Orleans Pelicans
October 27, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics with a bone contusion in his left foot. Williamson has been electric to start the season, averaging 27 points, 9.5 rebounds, six assists and four steals through his first two games. If he's unable to play, team will likely turn to a committee approach to replace their star's production against a difficult Eastern Conference foe.
Jordan Poole and
Trey Murphy III should see increased usage, while
Saddiq Bey likely maintains a spot in the starting five.
--Shaun AlbinSource: New Orleans Pelicans
October 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as doubtful for the team's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively is unlikely to play the appear on the second leg of the back-to-back, further limiting the team's frontcourt depth. If Lively and Gafford (ankle) are both absent, expect to see
Anthony Davis garnering the majority of the center minutes. Lively has averaged 5.3 points, and 5 rebounds per game on an incredible 77.8% from the field this season. The team could also look toward D'Angelo Russell to fill out the lineup, and give the team a traditional point guard facilitator for their shorthanded squad.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mark Stein
October 27, 2025
Brooklyn Nets point guard
Egor Demin (foot/rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The rookie will be given the night off as the team plays its third game in four days, and he continues to recover from a plantar fascia tear suffered in July. Demin has averaged 22 minutes per game off the bench for Brookly, with the team utilizing the 6'9" playmaker in a variety of ways. Demin has averaged 8.7 points, five rebounds and 2.3 assists through his first three games. Demin's absence should benefit
Ben Saraf who has been limited to just 17.7 MPG despite starting every contest this season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Chris Carrino
October 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as doubtful for the team's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively is unlikely to play the appear on the second leg of the back-to-back, further limiting the team's frontcourt depth. If Lively and Gafford (ankle) are both absent, expect to see
Anthony Davis garnering the majority of the center minutes. Lively has averaged 5.3 points, and 5 rebounds per game on an incredible 77.8% from the field this season. The team could also look toward D'Angelo Russell to fill out the lineup, and give the team a traditional point guard facilitator for their shorthanded squad.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mark Stein
October 27, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) has been ruled out on Monday for the contest against the Houston Rockets. The team is holding him out due to injury management for his left foot. The rookie has been efficient so far shooting the ball, but has yet to register a single two-point field goal attempt. Through three appearances, he's averaging 8.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.3 turnovers across 22.0 minutes per game. While he watches from the sidelines on Monday,
Tyrese Martin is likely to see some more minutes, while
Tyson Etienne or
Nolan Traore might be able to get into the game. All three aren't recommended as streaming options since they'll be further down the bench type of options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (hamstring) is still recovering from a hamstring injury and has picked up a questionable tag for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. If LeVert is able to play, this would be his first game back since the season opener, where he registered eight points, two assists, one rebound, and one steal across 21 minutes. In his absence,
Larry Nance Jr.,
Dean Wade, and
Sam Merrill have all been seeing increased playing time. Merrill remains in the starting five, so if LeVert is downgraded, he makes the best streaming option for fantasy managers looking for shooting stats.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (hip/face) has picked up a probable tag ahead of Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar point guard is dealing with both a facial and hip contusion, but it doesn't seem too severe. In Sunday's win over the Boston Celtics, Cunningham finished with 25 points, eight assists, three rebounds, and one block while shooting 8-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-5 from the free throw line. If, for some reason, Cunningham doesn't suit up in this one,
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green should both see an uptick in minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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