December 21, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) exited early and did not return against the Lakers, finishing with five points, two rebounds, one assist, and 11 minutes. Zubac had been steady recently, averaging 14.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 29.7 minutes over his last five, so any absence would materially impact the frontcourt rotation.
John Collins stands to benefit most with increased minutes and rebounding chances, while
Brook Lopez profiles as a deeper-league streaming option if Zubac misses time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Law Murray
December 21, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (leg) exited early and did not return against the Clippers, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and 20 minutes. The injury places his short-term availability in question and creates immediate fantasy ripple effects.
LeBron James handled the late offense, scoring 36 points in 38 minutes, and remains an elite fantasy option if Doncic misses time.
Marcus Smart and second-year forward
Dalton Knecht stand to absorb extra minutes and secondary creation. Doncic is still a firm hold, but managers should prepare for usage volatility and possible missed games.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mike Trudell
December 20, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Jalen Smith (quadriceps) carries a probable tag on the injury report ahead of a clash against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. He is dealing with a left quadriceps contusion. However, Smith has played in each of the last four games, and the probable tag suggests he will remain in the lineup against Atlanta. Over his last four outings, Smith has posted 4.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game. He lacks fantasy appeal as long as Chicago's starting center,
Nikola Vucevic, stays healthy. On Sunday, Vucevic and Smith could dominate the glass against the Hawks, who have the NBA's fourth-lowest rebounding rate.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's tilt against the Atlanta Hawks. On Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dosunmu returned to the lineup after missing three games due to thumb injuries. He was eased back into action, logging 14 minutes off the bench. He had eight points, three assists, and one steal. Before the game, it was announced that Dosunmu was under a 24-minute restriction. His workload could increase on Sunday, which would naturally boost his numbers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. White has overcome calf issues but is now nursing an ankle problem. He has played in six consecutive contests, averaging 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 28.2 minutes per game.
Tre Jones and
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) may have a larger workload if White misses Sunday's game. The latter has joined White on the injury report but is expected to play. White's absence would also increase the offensive usage of
Josh Giddey.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's Eastern Conference clash against the New York Knicks. The veteran is experiencing lower back pain, which could sideline him for a second straight game. Wiggins' absence on Friday against the Boston Celtics gave
Jaime Jaquez Jr. a chance to make his first start of the campaign. He had a horrible shooting night, hitting 5-for-15 from the field, but still managed a decent fantasy line with 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Simone Fontecchio, who produced 12 points in 30 minutes off the bench against Boston, also benefits from Wiggins' absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (ankle) has been listed as questionable for a meeting with the New York Knicks on Sunday. Due to an ankle sprain, Mitchell skipped Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics and may now miss a second consecutive game. Mitchell's absence allowed
Kasparas Jakucionis to make his first career start, and the 19-year-old had a great time. In 36 minutes of action, Jakucionis tallied 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists, shooting 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. He could have an expanded role again on Sunday, especially with
Tyler Herro (toe) already ruled out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the New York Knicks. He has been battling a toe injury for a while, appearing in only one of Miami's last six games. With
Davion Mitchell (ankle) also out,
Kasparas Jakucionis made his first career start on Friday against the Boston Celtics, producing a productive 36-minute effort. Jakucionis may see more minutes again on Sunday, since Mitchell is still listed on the injury report, tagged as questionable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. After returning from a knee injury, Young sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. In his return to action a day earlier against the Charlotte Hornets, Young logged only 20 minutes, so the team is being cautious with him. He finished Thursday's game with eight points and 10 assists.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will drop back to the bench on Sunday, but he will remain an attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Doug McDermott (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was initially listed as questionable for the game as the veteran is dealing with a sore left knee. McDermott has not had much of an opportunity to show his talents this season, logging only 11 minutes across two appearances. He will likely remain out of the regular rotation on Saturday night, even with
Domantas Sabonis (knee),
Zach LaVine (ankle), and
Drew Eubanks (thumb) unavailable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (groin) won't be in the lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team has downgraded Hachimura from questionable to out, marking the second absence of the season for the Japanese forward. The Lakers' frontcourt will also be without the services of
Deandre Ayton (elbow), so
Jarred Vanderbilt,
Jake LaRavia, and
Jaxson Hayes should get plenty of burn against the Clippers. After Saturday night, Hachimura will get a couple of days to recover, as the Lakers will be off until Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran has had a heavy workload lately and will take Saturday night off due to a sore left Achilles tendon. Portland listed Grant as questionable on the initial injury report.
Kris Murray has been announced as Grant's replacement in the starting lineup. While a starting role increases Murray's fantasy appeal, his numbers haven't improved much in the first unit. Across three previous starts this season, Murray has averaged 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the Utah Jazz, while forward
Jonathan Isaac (hip) is returning to the lineup. Both players were originally listed as questionable on the injury report. Da Silva will be absent for a second consecutive game and Isaac will help fill some of his minutes. Meanwhile,
Jett Howard, who logged 29 minutes on Thursday night against Denver and had 12 points with six rebounds, will probably lose playing time to Isaac. Orlando has utilized Isaac for only 10.6 minutes per game this season, so he generally doesn't make much of a difference in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) will miss a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, as the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Suggs can't play due to a hip contusion, putting
Tyus Jones and
Anthony Black in a position to see more minutes on the court. With Suggs out of commission, Jones made his second start of the campaign on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets but failed to impress. Anthony Black has also recently worked in the first unit and had his second-highest scoring game on Thursday with 22 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (groin) has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off on Saturday against the Orlando Magic. He is managing a right groin injury and won't be available for a second consecutive contest. In Markkanen's absence,
Kyle Filipowski will likely keep his starting spot, with
Brice Sensabaugh and
Taylor Hendricks potentially getting more minutes in the rotation.
Keyonte George, who has posted three consecutive 30-point performances, will lead the charge offensively.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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