November 2, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. He was listed as questionable due to personal reasons. However, the rookie will be on the floor versus a Jazz team that won't have
Walker Kessler (shoulder). Kalkbrenner has had a decent inaugural campaign thus far, averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks.
LaMelo Ball (ankle) will get the night off, meaning Kalkbrenner may see more scoring opportunities.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets
November 2, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus the Utah Jazz. He was listed as doubtful earlier on Sunday because of right ankle impingement, so the latest update isn't surprising. However, assuming he's not dealing with anything serious and only taking the night off to rest, he should be back for Tuesday's game in New Orleans.
Miles Bridges and
Collin Sexton have the best chance of getting most of the additional scoring opportunities.
Sion James,
Kon Knueppel, and
Tre Mann should also be more involved.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
November 2, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Utah Jazz. He's carrying the designation because of right ankle impingement. However, he logged 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, so he's likely taking the game off to rest before returning on Tuesday in New Orleans. Without Ball in the lineup,
Collin Sexton and
Miles Bridges are the favorites to see more scoring opportunities.
Sion James, averaging eight points, four boards, and one steal in one start this season, may move into the starting lineup, giving him some streaming value in deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
November 2, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Kevon Looney (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former Warrior suffered a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain during the preseason and hasn't played in any of the Pels' five games to begin the year. While there's still a chance he won't be out there on Sunday versus the champs, the questionable tag is at least a step in a positive direction. Looney signed a two-year, $16 million deal with New Orleans in the offseason after spending a decade in Golden State. In 599 regular-season contests, he averaged 5.0 points and 5.7 rebounds. With that said, it's unknown how much action Looney will see if he receives the green light to play. However, even if he's ready for a full workload,
Yves Missi, averaging 8.9 points, 6.8 boards, and 1.0 blocks this season, should continue handling the most minutes at the five.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Sunday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Austrian giant is managing a back injury that already caused him trouble during the preseason.
Collin Murray-Boyles has taken on an increased role recently, starting in back-to-back games. However, his contribution has been limited, as the rookie has averaged 9.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in those two starts.
Sandro Mamukelashvili must also do more until Poeltl is ready to return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (shoulder) has been listed as out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Jazz begin a back-to-back on Sunday, and it looks like the team wants to give Kessler some time off to manage a shoulder injury, which has bothered him since preseason. Kessler's absence will provide an opportunity for
Jusuf Nurkic to join the starting lineup. Coming off the bench, Nurkic has posted 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game with the Jazz this season. As a starter, he will certainly be a double-double threat.
Kyle Filipowski and
Taylor Hendricks could also see more time on the court on Sunday without Kessler.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Robinson made his season debut on Friday night against Chicago, logging 20 minutes as a starter, but he may come out of the lineup again on Sunday. On Friday, Robinson finished his first appearance of the season with four points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. The big man continues to manage a left ankle injury, and it seems likely that Robinson will skip at least one game during the Knicks' upcoming back-to-back set. In Robinson's absence,
Ariel Hukporti could make another start, but he isn't somebody fantasy managers should pay attention to.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (groin) will remain out for Sunday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Since Brooks' exit from the lineup,
Royce O'Neale has delivered a series of strong performances in a starting role and should remain on fantasy radars for Sunday night.
Ryan Dunn's playing time has also increased, and he'll carry positive momentum into Sunday's matchup after recording his first double-double of the season in Friday's win over the Utah Jazz.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for a meeting with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Green reportedly took part in some five-on-five work ahead of Saturday's practice, but he still won't be available for his season debut on Sunday. This means that
Grayson Allen will continue to have extra fantasy value. He's been in fine early-season form, averaging 16.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Clipper strained his right groin earlier this week and is unlikely to play against the Lakers, having missed Saturday's practice. If Powell remains unavailable,
Pelle Larsson is likely to get another start, while
Jaime Jaquez Jr. should continue to have a larger role off the bench. Larsson performed well in his first start of the season but struggled last time out against the San Antonio Spurs, providing only five points in 26 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Jeremy Sochan (wrist) will not make his season debut in Sunday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. Sochan is continuing to rehab a left wrist sprain. The Spurs frontcourt will also remain without
Luke Kornet (ankle) and
Kelly Olynyk (heel) on Sunday, meaning
Victor Wembanyama must be ready for another busy night at the office.
Bismack Biyombo will continue to provide cover at the center position off the bench, while the injuries have increased
Keldon Johnson's playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will miss another game on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The star guard still hasn't been cleared from a hamstring strain. With Fox sidelined,
Julian Champagnie has taken on a starting role at the beginning of the season, but his production has been limited. Across 29.4 minutes per game, Champagnie has averaged 7.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. Rookie
Dylan Harper has also benefited from Fox's absence, emerging as San Antonio's leading scorer off the bench with 14.4 points in 25.8 minutes per game. In addition, Harper has averaged close to five rebounds and assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) will return to the lineup with a minutes restriction on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters during his pre-game press conference that Gafford will be limited to 15-18 minutes during his season debut. The big man has missed the first few games of the season due to an ankle sprain. In an ideal world, Kidd would probably prefer to use Gafford more since the Mavericks will be without
Anthony Davis (calf) and
Dereck Lively II (knee) on Saturday night. Gafford is expected to share center minutes with
Dwight Powell.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 1, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
D'Angelo Russell (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play in Saturday's special matchup against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. Russell hurt his left knee on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, but he will remain in the lineup for Saturday's action. In Dallas, Russell has filled a bench role, averaging 10.8 points and 5.4 assists in 20.6 minutes. Detroit allows the third-fewest bench points in the league, so this could be a challenging game for the veteran guard.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 1, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (back) is considered probable for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. In Friday's NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Ayton battled back spasms and was limited to 17 minutes of action. It looks like he still hasn't fully overcome the issue, but the probable tag suggests that Ayton is expected to play against Miami. Ayton has enjoyed a decent start in Los Angeles, averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds with 62.7 percent shooting. However, his offensive role could suffer with
Luka Doncic's return, while the Lakers also expect to have
LeBron James (sciatica) back in the lineup around mid-November.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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