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Joan Beringer Upgraded to Available Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Joan Beringer (nose) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Utah Jazz and will wear a protective mask after fracturing his nose Friday against New Orleans. The 19-year-old is averaging 5.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 16.5 minutes as Rudy Gobert's primary backup. Beringer showed what he can do with a larger role Oct. 31, posting 12 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes while Gobert (back) was sidelined. His role has been much smaller lately, with just 11.3 minutes per game over his last three, so most of his fantasy upside still comes when Gobert is unavailable.
Source: Timberwolves PR
Source: Timberwolves PR
Lauri Markkanen Sidelined Against Minnesota
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (wrist) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Eric Spyropoulos. Markkanen sprained the wrist Oct. 26 against Memphis and has played through discomfort since returning. The 29-year-old still buried eight three-pointers for all 24 of his points Friday in Dallas and is averaging 18.0 points and 6.8 rebounds this season. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (foot) already sidelined, Josh Green could move into the starting lineup, while Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh may also have more offense available.
Source: Eric Spyropoulos
Source: Eric Spyropoulos
Keyonte George Cleared to Play Sunday Against Minnesota
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Eric Spyropoulos. George was a late addition to the injury report but will keep his perfect attendance intact through Utah's first 10 games. The 23-year-old is averaging 21.3 points and 6.2 assists, including a 39-point, nine-assist performance Wednesday against New Orleans. With Lauri Markkanen (wrist) ruled out, George should have plenty of offense running through him, while Josh Green, Josh Okogie, and Brice Sensabaugh could also see larger roles.
Source: Eric Spyropoulos
Source: Eric Spyropoulos
Keyonte George Questionable with Illness for Sunday’s Game vs. Minnesota
Keyonte George warming up
— Eric Spyropoulos (@EricSpyroNBA) November 8, 2026
Currently listed as questionable (illness) for tonight’s game pic.twitter.com/QCyqJUXb2w
Rayan Rupert Active, Caleb Love and Tacko Fall Inactive vs. Chicago
Sixers two-way statuses today @ Chicago, I am told:
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) November 8, 2026
ACTIVE: Rayan Rupert
INACTIVE: Caleb Love, Tacko Fall
Sixers have 73 games of two-way availability left while under 15 players. Rupert has 41 games left, Love has 44 games left and Fall has 48 games left.
Egor Demin Out With Leg Bruise vs. the Mavs
Nets Status Report for 11/8 at Dallas:
— Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) November 8, 2026
Demin: OUT – Right Leg Bone Bruise
Brown Jr.: OUT - Back, Injury Management
Jefferson: OUT – G League Assignment
Saraf: OUT – G League Assignment
Bilodeau: OUT – G League (Two-Way)
Nelson: OUT - G League (Two-Way)
Nic Claxton Active for Debut with 16-20 Minute Restriction
Tiago confirms Claxton is active and available to make his debut. 16-20 minute restriction, he won’t start.
— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) November 8, 2026
Mitchell Robinson Questionable vs. the Bucks
Mitchell Robinson is QUESTIONABLE to play with illness tonight vs Bucks
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) November 8, 2026
Luka Dončić Out for Sunday's Game With Back Tightness
Luka Dončić (low back tightness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at Detroit.
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) November 8, 2026
Norman Powell Added to Bulls Injury Report
Norman Powell added to lengthy injury report for first time this season pic.twitter.com/oUJ996m9Fb
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 8, 2026
Mikel Brown Jr. Unavailable for Back-To-Back Games
Nets: Jordi Fernandez explains why Mikel Brown Jr. remains unavailable for back-to-backshttps://t.co/XzHjzDFHwh
— Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) November 8, 2026
Drake Powell Called Up by Brooklyn on Saturday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Drake Powell was recalled from the G-League's Long Island Nets on Saturday after being assigned there earlier in the week. The Nets also exercised the 21-year-old's 2027-28 team option in late October. Powell averaged 6.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 20.9 minutes while shooting 40.2% from the field as a rookie, but he has struggled to crack Brooklyn's rotation this season and did not play Saturday against Atlanta. With several young guards competing for opportunities, Powell will need to earn consistent minutes before becoming much of a fantasy factor.
Source: Erik Slater
Source: Erik Slater
Yves Missi Remains Out for Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) is out for Sunday's road matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers as he continues to recover from a bone bruise suffered Oct. 23 against Utah. The 22-year-old has resumed some on-court work but is still not 100 percent. Missi opened the season with 13 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks against Indiana, showing the fantasy upside he can provide when healthy. In his absence, Derik Queen has carved out a larger role and is averaging 13.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Karlo Matkovic has also become a regular part of the center rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Nic Claxton Carries Questionable Tag for Sunday
Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. A left hamstring strain has sidelined him for all eight games since Chicago acquired him from Brooklyn in June. Asked Friday whether Claxton would play, head coach Tiago Splitter said "probably," per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, while noting a minutes restriction is likely. The 27-year-old averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks last season. Splitter plans to test Claxton alongside Jalen Smith (finger), so Smith's value may not take as big a hit as expected.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith Listed as Probable for Sunday
Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (finger) is probable for Sunday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Smith left Wednesday's loss to the Knicks after seven minutes when he landed awkwardly on his injured left hand. According to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Smith expects to play Sunday. Before that shortened outing, the 26-year-old was averaging 12.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as Chicago's starting center. The bigger concern for Smith's fantasy value is Nic Claxton (hamstring), who is questionable and could make his Bulls debut Sunday, potentially pushing Smith back to the second unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
