December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (knee) will skip the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran gets some well-deserved rest after producing one of his best outings of the season in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Thompson posted 20 points with five makes from downtown. Since Thompson has only sat out games during back-to-back sets this season, it appears likely he will be available to return on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. With Thompson and
Max Christie (illness) sidelined on Tuesday,
D'Angelo Russell may see increased usage.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Jonas Valanciunas (illness) will be in action on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Despite dealing with an illness, Valanciunas posted a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in just 16 minutes during Monday's win over the Utah Jazz. It could be another good bench outing for the Lithuanian giant on Tuesday, as Dallas gives up the second-most rebounds to second-unit players.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (side) has been cleared to play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. He returned from a two-game absence in Monday's win over the Utah Jazz, registering an impressive 20 points in 28 minutes. With Watson returning to the lineup,
Tim Hardaway Jr. shifted to a bench role but remained effective, netting 21 points with six triples.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (oblique) won't play on Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. He suffered an oblique contusion in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Fantasy managers will need to await an update ahead Minnesota's next contest, which will be on Christmas night against the Denver Nuggets. For now,
Naz Reid should see more work, potentially entering the starting lineup, giving him an even higher upside for fantasy participants.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (ankle) and forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will be missing from the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players are dealing with ankle injuries.
Bryce McGowens will take Jones' spot in the starting lineup. As a starter, McGowens has been quite productive this season, averaging 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
Max Christie (illness) won't play on Tuesday versus Denver, marking his second-straight absence. Under normal circumstances, his absence wouldn't be a significant concern. However, with
Klay Thompson (knee) and
P.J. Washington (foot) sidelined, Christie could have seen additional action. Fortunately,
Brandon Williams (ankle) is available, which will help.
D'Angelo Russell should also see more work while Williams is on the shelf. His next chance to suit up will be on Thursday for the Christmas clash with the Golden State Warriors.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (quadriceps) will be active against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. He played 30 minutes in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup. This will be the first time this season that Garland appears in both games of a back-to-back set. On Tuesday, Garland may struggle to produce his usual numbers, as New Orleans has posted good defensive numbers against opposing point guards, giving up the seventh-fewest fantasy points to the position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (ankle) will play on Tuesday versus Denver. He tweaked his ankle during Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending his night after only 15 minutes of work. However, despite popping up on the injury report, as expected, he'll suit up. It's good news for the Mavs, considering the team will be without
Max Christie (illness),
Klay Thompson (knee), and
P.J. Washington. As a result, Williams could see enough action to justify his presence in all fantasy lineups, especially if he enters the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (rest) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He put in a big 35-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Denver Nuggets and will be rested for this game.
Kevin Love (rest), who sat out Monday night, will take Nurkic's spot in the lineup.
Kyle Filipowski will probably start the game at center, but Love has had a couple of good outings recently and could also see plenty of playing time. However, with Memphis allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points to centers this season, Utah's bigs may be in for a frustrating night on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (foot) won't play on Tuesday versus Denver. He's coming off a rough showing, scoring eight points in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. His next chance to play will be on Christmas against the Golden State Warriors. For now,
Moussa Cisse, who was called up from the G League, could see some additional action, although it's unknown how productive he'll be on both ends of the floor.
D'Angelo Russell may also be more involved, increasing his potential for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Noah Weber
December 23, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (groin) won't play on Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. He will be sidelined for a third time in four games due to a groin issue.
Kyle Filipowski will likely have his workload increased on Tuesday, while
Keyonte George,
Ace Bailey, and
Isaiah Collier will be tasked with leading the offense. This matchup could produce several impressive fantasy performances, given both teams' up-tempo style of play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (ankle) won't be available for a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. He remains out of commission due to a left ankle sprain.
Cam Spencer will continue to play a key role in the backcourt. The 25-year-old is averaging 18.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.9 assists this month, shooting an incredible 58.7 percent from downtown. Spencer's hot streak should continue on Tuesday night against the Jazz, who give up the third-most three-point shots per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Terance Mann (illness) and guard
Ben Saraf (ankle) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Saraf returns from a four-game absence, while Mann has been cleared to play after picking up a late questionable tag. Mann is a starter for Brooklyn and holds more fantasy value than Saraf. With that said, the Nets' offense mostly runs through other players, and Mann has been limited to only 8.4 points and 3.7 assists per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Josh Green (calf) will play on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report. It's good to see Green playing for a second consecutive night, as he only recently made his season debut. The Australian has posted 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 15.4 minutes per game. Tuesday's matchup offers Green a great opportunity to build up even more momentum, as the Wizards are the worst defensive team in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and
Mason Plumlee (groin) won't play in Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. Kalkbrenner will be sidelined for a second consecutive game, while Plumlee joins him on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With two bigs out of the lineup,
Moussa Diabate looks set to have an extremely busy night. He turned heads on Monday by grabbing 14 rebounds and snagging six steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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