December 15, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Monday against the Miami Heat. Due to illness, Quickley missed his first game of the season last week against the New York Knicks.
Jamal Shead started in Quickley's place and will return to the second unit on Monday night. However, the continued absence of
RJ Barrett (knee) means Shead will likely remain a significant piece in the rotation. Quickley has blown hot and cold in December, averaging 19.5 points and 5.5 assists. He finds himself in a great spot to make noise on Monday, as the Heat allow the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (knee) will remain out on Monday against the Miami Heat but is expected to return soon. According to Sportsnet's Blake Murphy, Barrett will begin "return-to-play" activities this week. The Canadian star has missed nine games due to a right knee sprain. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his knee last week.
Jamal Shead has had a larger role in the rotation during Barrett's absence, averaging 8.6 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.4 steals across 24.4 minutes per game in December.
--Taavi PailkSource: Blake Murphy
December 15, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) was diagnosed with a left hip contusion, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. This is a positive update, considering Suggs left the arena in a wheelchair after being injured in Saturday's loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup semifinals. However, it remains unclear when Suggs will be available to return to the court. Orlando will be back in action on Thursday, facing the Denver Nuggets on the road.
Tyus Jones appears to be the most likely option to fill Suggs' place in the starting lineup, while
Tristan da Silva could see increased minutes coming off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 15, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Payton Pritchard (neck) will play on Monday against Detroit. He popped up on the injury report because of neck spasms. Fortunately, the 27-year-old won't miss his first game of the 2025 campaign. Pritchard is having a fantastic season, averaging 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, all career-highs. While he's shot a career-low 33.7% from behind the arc, he remains a must-start in all fantasy formats despite a tough matchup on the horizon.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with Memphis after seeing consistent heavy minutes of late. Harden logged 22 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 40 minutes last time out and is averaging 22.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across his last five. Any limitation would funnel more creation to
Kawhi Leonard, while
Kris Dunn and
Bogdan Bogdanovic pick up secondary handling. Harden remains a clear hold, with the current workload creating short-term risk.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game in Denver after missing 11 straight contests. If cleared, he is expected to return with a minutes restriction. Eason last appeared Nov. 14 and logged three points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 10 minutes, but his broader profile is stronger, averaging 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, and 2.8 three-pointers across his last five active games. His role is stable long-term, and if the steals return, he becomes a viable standard-league add.
Josh Okogie,
Jae'Sean Tate, and
Jeff Green would feel the minutes squeeze.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable for Monday's game in Utah due to a left calf contusion, a new issue that could prompt a cautious approach. If Dallas elects to sit Davis,
Daniel Gafford's (ankle) status becomes pivotal, with
P.J. Washington in line for added run as a small-ball five. Davis is coming off 24 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes Friday, making any absence a notable category hit.
Naji Marshall would gain stability, while
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse remain fringe streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
D'Angelo Russell (illness) will miss a second straight game Monday at Utah, an injury/status update that keeps Dallas thin at point guard.
Ryan Nembhard is the preferred stream for assists and efficiency, logging 12.8 points and 7.8 assists in 27.4 minutes over his last five with 62.8 percent shooting.
Brandon Williams is a deeper-league fallback at 9.4 points and 4.6 assists in 20.1 minutes, while
Cooper Flagg can absorb extra creation if
Anthony Davis (calf) sits.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (rest) will sit out Monday against Dallas, with a return expected Thursday versus the Lakers.
Kyle Filipowski becomes the top streaming target with both Nurkic and
Walker Kessler (shoulder) sidelined, averaging 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 three-pointers in 29.0 minutes over his last five. 37-year-old veteran
Kevin Love is a deeper-league option for rebounds and three-point production after posting 9.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 three-pointers in 17.2 minutes across that span.
Taylor Hendricks remains a watchlist option only.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 15, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss at least the next two weeks while he undergoes further evaluation, and his prior POTS diagnosis introduces added durability risk for fantasy managers.
Onyeka Okongwu remains a must-start after posting 20 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks in 36 minutes. Over his last five, Okongwu is averaging 15.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.8 blocks.
Jalen Johnson continues to shoulder frontcourt creation responsibilities, while
Mouhamed Gueye gains steadier rotation minutes but remains a fringe option best reserved for deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
December 14, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (illness) will play on Sunday against the Warriors. The 28-year-old will return from a two-game stint on the shelf. He would have been in line to start had
Donovan Clingan (leg) been ruled out. However, Clingan is available, so Williams isn't the best fantasy option in any format, especially versus Golden State, a team that has been solid on the defensive end during the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (leg) will return from a three-game stint on the shelf for Sunday's meeting with Golden State. The 21-year-old has averaged a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double this season while amassing 1.4 blocks per contest. His shooting numbers aren't the best (48.2% from the field and 24.1% from deep). However, Clingan has at least been a reliable fantasy contributor in a few statistical categories, offsetting his subpar shooting percentages. With
Robert Williams III (illness) and
Yang Hansen (face) also available, the Blazers will once again have depth at the five position. With that said, all three might have issues surpassing their usual fantasy projections versus a Warriors team that has been sound defensively throughout the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Sunday against Atlanta. The 31-year-old is coming off his best game of the 2025 campaign, amassing 39 points and nine boards in Friday's win over Indiana. With
Tyrese Maxey (illness) sidelined again, Embiid could be in line for another quality outing versus a Hawks team that won't have
Kristaps Porzingis (illness).
--Dennis ClausenSource: Tony Jones
December 14, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Sunday against Sacramento. Edwards continues to battle foot soreness and will now miss his second-straight game. Interestingly enough, he'll also miss his sixth game of the 2025 campaign, tying his mark from his previous two seasons combined. The Timberwolves won't be on the court again until Wednesday's matchup versus the Memphis Grizzlies, so fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting an update. Without him,
Bones Hyland (knee), who is available, could work his way back into the starting lineup, although
Naz Reid,
Julius Randle,
Rudy Gobert, and
Donte DiVincenzo should split most of the surplus shot attempts caused by Edwards' absence.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the 76ers. He popped up on the injury report because of a sprained right ankle, although the issue won't be enough to cause his first absence of the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old is easily having the best season of his career, averaging 20.7 points while shooting 39.1% from behind the arc. With
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out again, Alexander-Walker should continue to benefit on the scoring end, even with a difficult contest up ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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