December 12, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday night against Indiana. The 31-year-old has appeared in only nine games throughout the 2025 campaign. Outside of his routine absences, fantasy managers have also been frustrated by his career-low averages of 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 21.4% shooting from behind the arc. With that said, Embiid has an excellent opportunity to get something going for fantasy participants, especially since
Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't suit up, versus a Pacers team that has had issues slowing down opposing bigs this season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ky Carlin
December 12, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) will play on Friday versus Utah after missing the last 10 games because of a strained right calf. The 26-year-old hasn't had the best season, averaging 17.9 points and a career-low 16.7% shooting from behind the arc. Fortunately, he's at least amassed 7.6 assists and 1.0 steals to partially make up for it. Morant will presumably see less work in his first game back, although he should be added back into all fantasy lineups. His return likely means fewer minutes for
Cam Spencer and
Vince Williams Jr.--Dennis ClausenSource: Drew Hill
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jones will make his return to the court after missing three games due to an ankle injury. The Bulls will remain cautious and keep Jones on a minutes limit during his first game back. Jones will only play 24 minutes on Friday, but should be back to full speed after this one. The fifth-year guard has picked up his play in recent weeks. Over the last six games, Jones is averaging 13.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 rebounds across 26.2 minutes per game. Once he's back to full speed, Jones is worth a look as a streaming option in 12-team formats.
--Andy WebbSource: K.C. Johnson
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is available for Friday's meeting with the Hornets. He missed the start of the 2025 campaign and has sat out sporadically since returning for the loss to the Utah Jazz on November 16. However, the extra time off due to the NBA Cup allowed White to get some much-needed rest. Despite the injury, he has averaged a career-high 22.1 points this season, adding 5.4 assists. Fantasy managers could see more production from the 25-year-old versus one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: K.C. Johnson
December 12, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Tre Johnson (hip) will return to the court for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson has been cleared to play after missing seven games due to a left hip flexor strain. Head coach Brian Keefe stated that Johnson won't have a full workload during his first game back. He didn't say how much Johnson would play, but his fantasy value will be hindered without a full workload. This season, Johnson is averaging 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 24.1 minutes in 15 games. The first-round pick won't be a recommended streaming option for Friday's big slate. Johnson could be worth a look as a streaming option once he's back to full speed.
--Andy WebbSource: Chase Hughes
December 12, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (knee) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was previously listed as questionable, but is now set to return after a one-game absence. Diabate figures to return to his role as the primary backup center to
Ryan Kalkbrenner. This season, Diabate is averaging 8.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 22.4 minutes per game. His overall ceiling is limited with Kalkbrenner being the starting big man. He offers low-end streaming appeal ahead of Friday's contest.
--Andy WebbSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
December 12, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play on Friday against Indiana. The 25-year-old is in the MVP conversation this season. Unfortunately, he'll miss his first game of the 2025 campaign on Friday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will be on Sunday in Atlanta. In the meantime,
Jared McCain or
Quentin Grimes could find themselves in the starting lineup, although both players should see considerably more minutes as well as an increase in scoring opportunities regardless of their roles.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Keith Pompey
December 12, 2025
San Anthonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's NBA Cup meeting with the Thunder after missing the last 12 games due to a calf strain. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick was performing at an MVP-caliber level before going on the shelf, averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists (all career-highs), 3.6 blocks, and 1.1 steals. Wemby will presumably see fewer than the 34.7 minutes he's averaged during the 2025 campaign, although that shouldn't stop fantasy managers from plugging him back into their starting lineups. On the other hand, DFS participants should proceed with caution, considering his hefty rostering cost as well as a tough matchup on the horizon against arguably the best defensive team in the National Basketball Association.
Luke Kornet, who has been starting in place of Wembanyama, will almost certainly head back to the bench, eliminating nearly all of his fantasy value.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
December 12, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Friday versus Golden State. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick had 40 points in Monday's loss to the Phoenix Suns. He'll now miss his fifth game of the 2025 campaign, which is almost the number of contests he was sidelined in the previous two seasons combined. With
Mike Conley (Achilles) also ruled out,
Donte DiVincenzo,
Julius Randle, and
Jaden McDaniels are nearly locks to surpass their usual fantasy expectations. The same can be said for
Naz Reid.
Bones Hyland, finishing with 14 points against Phoenix, can be utilized for streaming purposes while gaining attention as a high-upside value option for DFS participants, especially if he enters the starting lineup. Edwards next opportunity to get back on the floor will be on Sunday versus the Sacramento Kings.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 12, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's matchup with Brooklyn and is trending toward a third straight absence. With
Dereck Lively II (foot) ruled out for the season and set to undergo foot surgery,
Anthony Davis should continue handling heavier minutes at center after producing 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes last time out.
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse are expected to pick up backup runs behind Davis but remain fringe fantasy options rather than reliable streamers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 12, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) will miss a second straight game Friday against Cleveland, further stretching an already thin wing rotation. With
Bilal Coulibaly (oblique) and
Corey Kispert (thumb) also sidelined,
Justin Champagnie has stepped into a larger role, posting 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three blocks in 32 minutes last time out. Rookie
Will Riley added 15 points in 19 minutes and remains a deep-league option for points and threes. Champagnie profiles as a boards-and-stocks streamer, while Riley is best treated as matchup dependent.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 12, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Collin Sexton (quadriceps) will miss his third straight game Friday against Chicago due to a left quad strain, with his next chance to return Sunday in Cleveland. His absence keeps Charlotte thin in the backcourt alongside
LaMelo Ball (ankle) and
Tre Mann (knee), pushing more responsibility to younger options.
KJ Simpson logged 16 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 29 minutes in his last start, giving him deep-league streaming appeal.
Kon Knueppel and
Brandon Miller should continue handling added usage, while Sexton remains a clear hold in standard formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is probable for Friday's matchup with Charlotte after a late addition to the injury report, though he remains on track to play. The designation appears precautionary as White continues to ramp up after missing a large chunk of the early season. He has averaged 20.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists over his last five games while logging a steady role. With
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) and
Kevin Huerter (hamstring) sidelined, White's usage should hold, while
Tre Jones (ankle) benefits as a secondary ball-handler.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Charlotte after missing three straight contests and logging two full practices. Jones should continue to factor into the rotation with
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) and
Kevin Huerter (hamstring) sidelined, even with
Coby White (calf) back. Over his last five appearances, Jones averaged 14.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.0 steal in 27.8 minutes on 64.9 percent shooting, giving him soft hold value in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) will not play Friday against Charlotte due to a Grade 1 sprain after missing practice time. Dosunmu had been holding his own of late, averaging 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers in 31.8 minutes over his last five, so the Bulls lose a useful glue piece.
Coby White (calf) and
Tre Jones (ankle) are both probable and should absorb the ball-handling and extra guard run if cleared, while
Jevon Carter and
Dalen Terry remain deep-league fillers.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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