December 27, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder
Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The two teams have agreed on a deal that sends Myers to the Reds in exchange for outfielder
Ethan O'Donnell. Myers didn't have a clear path to playing time in Miami, so the Marlins decided to move on from him. He slashed .235/.291/.326 with six home runs, 31 RBI, and 18 stolen bases in 106 games with the Marlins this past season. The expectation is that Myers will compete for a starting corner outfield spot, but will likely end up settling into a bench role. As for O'Donnell, he slashed .236/.327/.325 with seven homers, 56 RBI, and 20 stolen bases in 125 games in Double-A this past season. He's a former sixth-round pick who offers decent upside due to his speed. This seems like a fair trade for both sides, but it's unlikely to have much of an impact in fantasy leagues next season.
--Andy WebbSource: Cincinnati Reds
December 27, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will remain on the shelf Sunday against the Washington Wizards, missing a fifth consecutive game. The 25-year-old exited the lineup earlier this month with left patellar tendinitis, and his return date remains uncertain.
Cam Spencer has recently taken on a larger role in the backcourt rotation and will continue to see plenty of minutes, even with
Ja Morant back in the mix. Spencer has logged a couple of double-doubles in December, averaging 17.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 7.3 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. It would have been a special matchup for him against his former team, but Williams III also played on Friday night. By keeping him off the floor against Boston, the Trail Blazers will have Williams III play two games in four nights instead of three, reducing injury risk.
Duop Reath will serve as the main backup center on Sunday. Williams III will presumably return to the lineup for Monday's favorable matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, who give up the fifth-most fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) won't be in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. The veteran is struggling to shake off soreness in his left Achilles tendon.
Kris Murray's workload has recently increased as Grant's replacement in the starting lineup, but his fantasy production has been disappointing at 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.
Sidy Cissoko has played more off the bench during Grant's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed relief pitcher
Genesis Cabrera to a minor-league contract with an invite to Spring Training. Cabrera has found a new home after being removed from the Minnesota Twins' 40-man roster. The southpaw pitched with four different MLB teams this past season. He didn't have much success at any of his stops, but maybe Philly can figure him out. Cabrera finished with a 6.54 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 35/18 K/BB ratio across 42.2 innings last season. He experienced success earlier in his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Hopefully, the Phillies can tap into that, but if not, it's a low-risk move, with only an invite to camp extended to Cabrera.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Rodriguez
December 27, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
Brandin Podziemski (abdomen) is considered probable for Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He has sustained a left abdominal contusion, but this likely won't keep Podziemski off the court. The 22-year-old has had his most consistent stretch of the season lately, finishing with double-digit points in five consecutive games. He has averaged 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists during that stretch, logging nearly 30 minutes per game despite coming off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
The Chicago Cubs have signed free-agent relief pitcher
Hunter Harvey to a one-year deal, according to Will Sammon. The Cubs bulk up their bullpen with this low-risk signing. Harvey was limited to 12 games last season due to multiple injuries. He allowed zero earned runs while striking out 11 batters across 10.2 innings of work with the Kansas City Royals in 2025. The 31-year-old does have a good track record with a few quality seasons with the Washington Nationals in 2022 and 2023. He has regressed since then, but is still worth the gamble given the low risk. The Cubs have done a good job at bringing in project arms and turning them into viable options. Harvey figures to be a late-inning option, but is unlikely to see many save situations with
Daniel Palencia being the primary closer.
--Andy WebbSource: Will Sammon
December 27, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. He will miss a third consecutive game due to a lower back strain. Overall, Poeltl has played in only one of the last five games because of his back issue, and even then, he was limited to seven minutes.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has enjoyed a strong stretch during Poeltl's injury woes and has a chance to post a second consecutive double-double on Sunday. For a second straight game, Toronto's frontcourt may also be without Collinn Murray-Boyles (illness), who is considered questionable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's encounter with the Golden State Warriors. After missing time because of a knee sprain, the Canadian star practiced fully on Friday and could return from a 15-game absence on Sunday afternoon. With Barrett returning,
Ochai Agbaji will move back to the bench, and
Ja'Kobe Walter may also see his role reduced. However, Barrett likely won't play his usual minutes in his first game back from injury and thus won't offer full fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While George has managed a knee injury throughout the campaign, he has begun to play regularly, missing only one of the last eight games. In his most recent three appearances, George has struggled badly to hit shots, going 12-for-39 from the field. Scoring won't be easy against his former team either, as the Thunder hold the NBA's best defensive rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (ankle) will be absent on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been ruled out due to a sprained right ankle, while the former MVP also continues to manage a right knee injury. Embiid's exit from the lineup is a signal for fantasy managers to hop back on the
Andre Drummond train. This season, he has delivered solid performances when starting in place of Embiid, averaging 10.1 points and 11.9 rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
New York Knicks forward
Josh Hart (ankle) was already ruled out for Saturday's meeting with Atlanta. He tweaked his ankle during the win over the Cavs on Christmas. Unfortunately, Hart's absence will extend beyond Saturday's contest, with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reporting that the 30-year-old will miss at least the upcoming games in New Orleans and San Antonio before being re-evaluated. Hart has played as well as expected throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.4 steals.
Mohamed Diawara is in line to start on Saturday, although that trend might continue for the remainder of the road trip. However,
Tyler Kolek and
Jordan Clarkson should benefit the most while Hart is sidelined.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Stefan Bondy
December 27, 2025
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) won't play on Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The team has begun resting the veteran in back-to-back situations, and Love is getting Saturday off after a 14-point, five-rebound performance in 16 minutes in Friday's victory over the Detroit Pistons. Love's absence creates more playing opportunities for
Kyle Filipowski, who was limited to 11 minutes against Detroit. However, with
Jusuf Nurkic available and starting, Filipowski may still struggle to produce fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (hip) will miss his first career game on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. He injured his left hip during Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons, exiting the action after logging 11 minutes. The 19-year-old rookie made his 21st consecutive start on Friday night. On Saturday, Bailey will be replaced in the first unit by
Brice Sensabaugh, who impressed in Friday's win with a 20-point effort.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
New York Knicks forward
Mohamed Diawara will start in Saturday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks.
Josh Hart (ankle) will miss the next few games, at the very least, after tweaking his ankle in the Christmas win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Diawara has started once this season, amassing five points, three boards, and one steal. He's not expected to be more productive than that, with the Knicks likely leaning more on
Tyler Kolek and
Jordan Clarkson to fill the void in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Stefan Bondy
December 27, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Gary Trent Jr. (calf) will be absent for a second straight game on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran suffered a calf contusion in Tuesday's win over the Indiana Pacers and landed on the shelf Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Trent Jr. was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's action, so he shouldn't miss too much time.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) return on Saturday will have a major impact on Milwaukee's rotation, but Trent Jr's absence should guarantee large roles for
AJ Green and
Ryan Rollins.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) won't play on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, marking his second-straight absence. It's unknown if he'll suit up on Monday night versus Denver. However, while Adebayo is sidelined,
Kel'el Ware (quadriceps), who is available, Normal Powell, and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. should also continue to benefit on both ends of the floor.
Pelle Larsson, who had 21 points as a starter in Friday's win over the Atlanta Hawks, should also remain more involved.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (quadriceps) will play on Saturday night against the New York Knicks. Young only recently returned from injury, but the team is comfortable with him playing on back-to-back nights. On Friday, Young's efforts in 32 minutes resulted in 30 points, two rebounds, six assists, and one steal in a heavy loss to the Miami Heat. The Knicks have posted strong defensive numbers against point guards this season, meaning Young could have a difficult night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
Cam Thomas (hamstring) will play on Saturday against Minnesota. He hasn't been on the floor in nearly two months, so he'll presumably see fewer than the 28.3 minutes he averaged before suffering the hamstring strain. However, despite the chance of a reduced workload, Thomas is a must-start in all fantasy setups. It's unknown how his presence will impact others, although his return could severely decrease the statistical contributions of
Michael Porter Jr., who has averaged a career-high 25.7 points.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been officially cleared to play on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. He is ready to end a seven-game absence after the team initially listed Antetokounmpo as questionable on the injury report. The former MVP likely won't see his full workload on Saturday night, but he doesn't need to log heavy minutes to make a fantasy impact.
Bobby Portis,
Jericho Sims, and
Kyle Kuzma are set to lose minutes with Antetokounmpo's return, while
Kevin Porter Jr.'s offensive usage might suffer.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (illness) will play in Saturday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, but the team has upgraded Garland's status from probable to available. Cleveland's playmaker has looked sharp lately, posting two double-doubles in his last three games. On Saturday, Garland faces a difficult matchup against a team that gives up the fifth-fewest fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Kel'el Ware (quadriceps) will play on Saturday against Indiana. With
Bam Adebayo (back) sidelined on Friday night, Ware took advantage, finishing with 16 points, 13 rebounds, one steal, and one block. It's unknown exactly when he received the quad contusion. However, fantasy managers weren't overly concerned, considering he carried a probable designation throughout most of the day. Adebayo will miss another contest on Saturday night, making Ware an even more attractive fantasy option for the meeting with the 6-25 Pacers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama will return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. Since missing 12 games due to a calf injury, the Spurs have used the French superstar off the bench to better manage his minutes. He has averaged only 21.7 minutes per game since making his comeback. His return to the first unit suggests that Wembanyama is now ready to start logging 30-plus minutes regularly again.
Luke Kornet will drop to the bench and won't have much fantasy value if Wembanyama starts logging his usual minutes.
Julian Champagnie will also rejoin the starters on Saturday, filling in for
De'Aaron Fox (adductor).
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael C. Wright
December 27, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (knee) will play on Saturday against Miami. The 2020 No. 14 overall pick averaged a career-high 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds before a sprained left MCL put him on the Injury Report for over a month. He'll presumably be eased back into action, so his fantasy ceiling could be capped for at least a few contests, making him a risky option until he starts seeing around the 30 minutes he logged per contest prior to the injury.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) will suit up for Saturday's tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls conclude a back-to-back, and Giddey was initially listed as questionable for the game after logging 33 minutes in Friday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. While Giddey had a poor shooting night on Friday, he still logged a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists. He has a favorable matchup on Saturday, as the Bucks rank a lowly 20th in defensive efficiency.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (calf) will miss his third game of the season on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Turkish star played through a calf injury on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Lakers but will take Saturday off to rest. Steve Adams will start at center for Houston, with
Clint Capela moving up in the depth chart.
Jabari Smith Jr. could also see some action as a center. With that said, this is a tough matchup for Houston against Cleveland's twin towers of
Evan Mobley and
Jarrett Allen.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) no longer carries an injury designation into Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the New York Jets. Henderson has cleared concussion protocol after getting banged up during last week's game against the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie running back will continue splitting up the backfield duties with
Rhamondre Stevenson. Henderson has looked like the much better option in recent weeks and figures to have a significant role given the Pats' offensive injuries. The Pats' rookie running back should offer top-12 fantasy value against the struggling Jets defense. Fantasy managers can safely get him into their lineups with Henderson clearing concussion protocol.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) is now downgraded to doubtful ahead of the Monday Night matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons. Adams was initially questionable after not practicing all week due to a lingering hamstring issue. Now, Adams is doubtful to suit up for Week 17. Adams hasn't played since aggravating his hamstring problem during the Week 15 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday night for Adams' official status, but have other plans, as he's unlikely to play.
Konata Mumpfield,
Xavier Smith, and
Tutu Atwell should see an increased target share if Adams is unable to play. Mumpfield saw eight targets last week and could offer FLEX value in deep leagues for Week 17.
--Andy WebbSource: Nate Atkins
December 27, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) and forward
Ryan Dunn (knee) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Allen will miss a fifth consecutive contest, while Dunn will exit the lineup after appearing in each of the last nine games. The young forward hurt his right knee in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Collin Gillespie,
Royce O'Neale, and
Jordan Goodwin have seen increased roles because of Phoenix's injuries and continue to offer added fantasy value on Saturday, although the latter two were quiet against New Orleans on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
Brayden Willis has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The elevation of Willis is not a good sign for fellow tight end
George Kittle (ankle), who is questionable for this contest. The fact that Willis was brought up means Kittle is most likely going to miss this weekend's game. If Kittle sits,
Jake Tonges figures to operate as the primary tight end in this offense. Tonges posted some decent performances earlier in the season when Kittle was sidelined. He could offer some streaming appeal to tight-end-needy fantasy managers, assuming Kittle is unable to play.
--Andy WebbSource: Nick Wagoner
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