November 6, 2025
Charlotte Hornets point guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Miami Heat. The star playmaker is nursing a right ankle injury that has already sidelined him for a couple of games. Before the injury, Ball had a fantastic start to the season, averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.7 steals. He's a usage monster, and Ball's exit from the lineup has naturally led Charlotte's other starters to take on more offensive roles. Meanwhile, rookie
Sion James has made back-to-back starts in place of Ball. The Duke product has been inconsistent in his first few career outings and could struggle on Friday against the NBA's seventh-most efficient defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (hamstring) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Minnesota's star man returned from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the New York Knicks, but he may land back on the shelf on Friday night due to a hamstring injury he sustained a couple of weeks ago. On Wednesday, Edwards logged 29 minutes of action, finishing with 15 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He had his worst shooting performance of the season with a 5-for-13 effort.
Mike Conley gave up his starting spot against the Knicks, but he may now return to the first unit if Edwards has to sit out another game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (toe) has been listed as out for Friday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. He sprained his left big toe on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, exiting the action after logging only eight minutes of playing time. The team considers Adebayo day-to-day, meaning he isn't expected to be out for long. As a result of Adebayo's injury, Miami will likely bring
Kel'el Ware back into the starting unit on Friday. Ware posted his first double-double of the season against Denver with 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Adebayo's absence will significantly increase his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) has picked up a doubtful designation on the injury report ahead of Friday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 10-time All-Star has missed three games with a left calf strain. While he isn't expected to return on Friday, the fact that he has now been upgraded to doubtful is a sign that Davis is making progress. Friday's game marks the start of a back-to-back for Dallas, so perhaps Davis could be ready to return as soon as Saturday. Davis' exit from the lineup has coincided with
Daniel Gafford's return. Gafford hasn't taken long to reach top form, averaging 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 22.3 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (ribs) looks to be on track to return to the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. A right rib contusion kept Green sidelined on Wednesday while the Warriors completed a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors were also without
Stephen Curry (illness) and
Jimmy Butler III (back), which led to
Will Richard,
Brandin Podziemski, and
Moses Moody starting. Green has averaged 8.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 29.6 minutes during his 14th year in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (back) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Due to a back issue, the veteran star logged only 14 minutes of action on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns and sat out Wednesday's clash against the Sacramento Kings. Now, he could be forced to sit out a second consecutive game. With Butler out on Wednesday,
Moses Moody made his first start of the season, recording 28 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and four blocks in 39 minutes. He will again have additional fantasy value on Friday night if Butler doesn't return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He will miss a second consecutive game due to illness. Golden State's veteran star has been sharp early this season, averaging 26.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in 31.1 minutes per game. His exit from the lineup on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings gave
Will Richard a chance to make his first career start, and the 22-year-old rookie had an outstanding game with 30 points in 35 minutes. Additionally, he recorded seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (core muscle) will remain sidelined for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. After making only three appearances at the start of the season, Brooks landed on the shelf with a core muscle strain.
Royce O'Neale is likely to remain in the starting unit on Thursday; however, the return of
Jalen Green (hamstring) may cause Suns head coach Jordan Ott to reconsider his options. Since joining the starting unit, O'Neale has delivered solid all-around fantasy production, averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is expected to make his team debut in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. The Suns have officially listed Green as probable for the game. He will likely replace
Grayson Allen in the starting lineup. However, Green may be a minutes restriction after dealing with a hamstring injury, so there will still be additional playing time available for the rest of the crew, especially with
Dillon Brooks (core muscle) remaining out. Once he's back to full speed, Green will form a formidable one-two punch with
Devin Booker in the Suns offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Scotto
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (rest) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He missed Tuesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder for rest purposes as the team wrapped up a back-to-back. In Monday's meeting with the Miami Heat, Beal had his best outing as a Clipper, putting up 12 points. So far this season, he has averaged only 20.5 minutes per game, but we should see a lot more of Beal against his former team on Thursday night. The Clippers will head into battle without
James Harden (personal) and
Kawhi Leonard (ankle), giving the likes of Beal,
John Collins, and
Bogdan Bogdanovic a chance to contribute more on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus the Phoenix Suns. The two-time Finals MVP is dealing with an ankle sprain, and the team doesn't want to rush him back. Before exiting the lineup for the second leg of a back-to-back earlier this week, Leonard had not missed any games in 2025-26. He leads the Clippers in scoring with 24.3 points per game and has also tallied 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals.
Nicolas Batum started in Leonard's place on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder but had an anonymous 18-minute outing, making him a poor fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (personal) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP has been ruled out for the contest for personal reasons. This will be Harden's first absence of what has been a highly productive season, where he has averaged 23.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists. Harden ranks among the top three in all these categories on the Clippers squad.
Kris Dunn and
Chris Paul will likely see increased playing time due to Harden's absence. Additionally, with
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) also ruled out for the game, there will be more scoring opportunities for the rest of the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) is set to miss at least five more games. Sources have told ESPN that James won't join the team for its upcoming road trip, which begins on Saturday in Atlanta and ends in Milwaukee on Nov. 15. This leaves James' earliest possible return date as Nov. 18, when the Lakers face the Utah Jazz. Last week, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he expects James "back sometime in that second or third week in November." Despite being without the NBA's all-time leading scorer, the Lakers have made a 5-2 start to the season. Once James is ready to play, he wil become the first player in history to compete in 23 NBA seasons.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
According to Leah Doherty of Cleveland 19 News, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) is set to make his season debut after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a big toe injury. The 24-year-old will likely be on a minutes restriction for his first week or two back, but fantasy managers should still view him as a reliable option. Garland's return will have a major influence on the Cavs rotation, likely pushing
Donovan Mitchell to shooting guard more frequently. Last season, Garland averaged 20.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 30.7 minutes per contest, and he now appears ready to provide a steady boost to Cleveland's backcourt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Leah Doherty
November 5, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (hamstring) will play on Wednesday night versus the Knicks. He missed the last four games because of a hamstring injury. Fortunately, the 24-year-old is one of the most durable players in the National Basketball Association, so he didn't need to stay on the shelf for too long. Edwards won't have a minutes restriction, which is great news. However, his presence should mean few scoring opportunities for
Jaden McDaniels,
Julius Randle, and
Donte DiVincenzo.
Mike Conley, who had 25 points versus Brooklyn on Monday night, will presumably head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
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