November 14, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) will play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 21-year-old appeared in only three games this season before a knee injury kept him off the floor for the Mavs' last nine games. He was averaging only 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks before going down. With that said, since he will be limited to 15-18 minutes, he may not be the safest option in any fantasy format. However, Lively's presence will still lower the ceiling of
Daniel Gafford.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ron Harrod Jr.
November 14, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play on Friday against the Hornets. He isn't a stranger to the injury report. However, his latest issue, knee tendinopathy, was enough to keep him off the floor when these two clubs played on Wednesday night.
Kyle Kuzma got the start in that one, although he couldn't do much with the expanded role, finishing with only eight points. While Kuzma's fantasy value was already low, it's even lower with Antetokounmpo back in the mix.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) will play on Friday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The 24-year-old has missed plenty of time throughout his career due to ankle injuries, with this latest bout keeping him off the floor for the Hornets' last five contests. Ball remains a must-start in all fantasy formats, even with the risk of fewer minutes in his first game back. His presence will presumably mean less work for
Tre Mann and
Sion James.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (ribs) will play on Friday versus Minnesota. His presence on the injury report is nothing new. Fortunately, it won't keep him off the floor for the NBA Cup meeting with the Timberwolves. The 29-year-old hasn't had the best 2025 campaign, averaging 15.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. However, Sabonis is still a double-double threat whenever he's on the floor, and he could turn things around once he starts feeling better. With Sabonis available, it will likely mean even less work for
Drew Eubanks.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard
Christian Braun (ankle) will be sidelined for a large chunk of the season with a left ankle sprain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Nuggets will re-evaluate their starting guard in six weeks. Braun was injured during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Tim Hardaway Jr., who started the second half in Braun's place on Wednesday, is the most likely candidate to start moving forward.
Bruce Brown will also see increased usage. Braun was averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and three assists in about 29 minutes per game this season.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
November 14, 2025
The Memphis Grizzlies may be getting their starting center back soon.
Zach Edey (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sophomore underwent offseason surgery on his right ankle and has yet to play this season. This marks the first time he's been listed as questionable. He was doubtful for the Grizzlies' last game on Wednesday. If he suits up on Saturday, he'll almost certainly be on a minutes restriction.
Jock Landale has started at center for all of Memphis' games up until this point. Edey averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 points, and 1.3 blocks in 21.5 minutes per game in his rookie season.
--Andrew BallSource: Memphis Grizzlies
November 14, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (foot) is listed as doubtful for the team's Saturday afternoon game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team's official injury report notes that the rookie is dealing with soreness in his right foot. If Coward is unable to suit up, it will be the first game he has missed in his professional career. The 11th overall pick has been one of the more exciting rookies in the league, averaging 14.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 26.8 minutes of action per game. However, he has struggled with his shot as of late, and the foot soreness could be to blame.
--Andrew BallSource: Memphis Grizzlies
November 14, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (ankle) is off the injury report and expected to start when the team visits the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. Morant missed Wednesday's blowout loss to the Boston Celtics after head coach Tuomas Iisalo said the two-time All-Star injured his ankle during Tuesday's loss to the New York Knicks. Morant's struggles on the court have been much publicized. He's averaging 18.9 points, the lowest mark since his rookie season, along with 8.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in about 30 minutes per game.
--Andrew BallSource: Marc Stein
November 14, 2025
Natalie Kerwin of FanDuel Sports Network Detroit reports that Detroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) started on-court work as part of his rehabilitation process after an arthroscopic knee procedure. Friday's shootaround was the first time Ivey has participated in on-court work in front of the media since the procedure on his right knee on October 16, per Kerwin. The 23-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 29.9 minutes per contest in 30 games last season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Natalie Kerwin
November 14, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) fully practiced on Friday, according to head coach Billy Donovan. White has yet to play this season as he manages the calf issue. Donovan now wants to see how he responds to a contact practice before making a ruling on his availability. Chicago next plays Sunday night in Utah, so the Bulls and White have some extra time to determine whether he can make his season debut. Once he's back up to speed, White should start next to
Josh Giddey (ankle) in Chicago's backcourt. White averaged 20.4 points, 4.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 74 games last season.
--Andrew BallSource: K.C. Johnson
November 14, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) fully practiced Friday, according to the team's head coach, Billy Donovan. Fellow guard
Coby White (calf) also fully practiced. Giddey has missed the last two games, both losses, due to the ankle ailment. Donovan now wants to see how Giddey responds to a contact practice before making a ruling on his availability. The Bulls don't play again until Sunday night, but it's trending toward Giddey returning to the lineup. The 23-year-old is playing at an All-Star level this season, averaging 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and one steal per game.
Kevin Huerter has been starting in Giddey's place, and should pick up another start if Giddey isn't ready to return.
--Andrew BallSource: K.C. Johnson
November 14, 2025
Brooklyn Nets center
Day'Ron Sharpe (glute) will play on Friday night when the team visits the Orlando Magic for an NBA Cup contest. Sharpe missed one game while managing a left glute contusion. The 24-year-old has appeared in 10 games for the 1-10 Nets, averaging 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.9 steals per game. He only sees about 15 minutes per game, playing behind starting center Nic Claxton. With minimal usage, Sharpe doesn't offer much fantasy value. Fantasy managers can likely find a better option to get into their lineup for Friday's nine-game slate.
--Andrew BallSource: Erik Slater
November 14, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Julian Champagnie (hip) is questionable for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Golden State Warriors. Champagnie, who is managing a hip contusion, recently moved to the bench with the return of guard
De'Aaron Fox, but played 20 minutes against the Warriors on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is used as a floor spacer and three-point shooter in San Antonio's rotation, and isn't on the radar for fantasy basketball purposes. Forward
Jeremy Sochan, who played just six minutes on Wednesday, and guard
Lindy Waters III would see an increase in minutes if Champagnie can't suit up.
--Andrew BallSource: Matthew Tynan
November 14, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will be inactive on Friday when the team faces the San Antonio Spurs. Kuminga entered Wednesday's game with a questionable tag for a knee injury and didn't make it through the entire game. The Warriors believe this will be a short-term injury and want to give Kuminga rest to help with his bilateral knee tendinitis. Kuminga was removed from the starting lineup for the first time on Wednesday.
Moses Moody and rookie
Will Richard should get starts again.
Gary Payton II saw increased minutes in the second half on Wednesday after Kuminga left the game.
--Andrew BallSource: Anthony Slater - ESPN
November 14, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is expected to play on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Lively himself didn't confirm the report, however, telling reporters, with a grin, that "time will tell" if he's back in the lineup. The Mavericks' center has been in street clothes since October 26th. The former first-round draft pick was a starter in all three games he's played this season. Typically, he splits his minutes with
Daniel Gafford. He holds fantasy value due to a high field goal percentage, rebounding rate, and shot-blocking skills. Lively's fellow frontcourt members,
Anthony Davis (calf) and
P.J. Washington (shoulder), are also questionable for tonight's NBA Cup game.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
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