November 8, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The Nuggets are managing a left hamstring injury for Gordon that he obtained during their postseason run last season. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry about the injury becoming worse as Gordon hasn't missed any games this season, rather Denver being on the second leg of a back-to-back is likely a larger factor in him needing rest. Should the 30-year-old sit tonight, expect
Peyton Watson to get the start. Watson averaged 11.6 PPG and 4.0 RPG in 2024-2025 as a starter, normally in place of Gordon. This year he's putting up 6.0 PPG and 3.6 RPG. Fantasy managers may be hesitant putting Watson in their starting lineups, but DFS managers may find him to be an intriguing play if Gordon doesn't suit up.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Norman Powell (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Powell has been dealing with a right ankle sprain after already missing three games this season with a groin strain. The positive news here is that it's not serious enough to hold Powell out for the second leg of Miami's back-to-back. With the Heat already missing
Bam Adebayo, and potentially missing key bench producer
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Powell should be seeing additional production against his former team. The 32-year-old is averaging 23.5 PPG and 5.0 RPG this season. Fantasy managers should ensure he's in their starting lineup Saturday night.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jaquez is dealing with a left ankle sprain but hasn't missed any time this season. He's been a very solid piece of Miami's offensive production off the bench, averaging 17.4 PPG and 4.8 APG. If he's forced to miss tonight then the Heat will need to find a way to backfill his 29.6 minutes per game. Expect
Nikola Jovic and
Simone Fontecchio to get extended run if Jaquez is unable to suit up on Saturday.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Miami Heat center
Bam Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday night's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This will be Adebayo's second straight game missed after sustaining the toe injury against the Nuggets earlier in the week. With the injury fairly fresh, and Miami on the second leg of a back-to-back, more time to let it heal is probably the right idea. Additionally, the 28-year-old was seen in a walking boot during last night's game against the Hornets. He's still considered day-to-day, but it's fair to assume that Miami is going to proceed with caution regarding their big man's health. With him out, expect
Kel'el Ware to get another start. Ware is averaging 9.8 PPG and 7.2 RPG this season. With more minutes, he should be a solid start in both fantasy and DFS formats.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (quad) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson is dealing with a right quad contusion. The 23-year-old has been a very important piece to Atlanta's rotation this season, averaging 20.6 PPG and 8.4 RPG. With Atlanta already ruling out
Kristaps Porzingis, and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker being listed as questionable as well, Johnson's production will be greatly missed if ruled out. With Atlanta on the second leg of a back-to-back, they will have a tough decision to make prior to tip-off. If Johnson misses, expect
Mouhamed Gueye to get the start. In his one start in Johnson's spot this season he put up 11 points and six rebounds. Fantasy managers may have better options but DFS managers may find him to be an intriguing play if Johnson is ruled out.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Walker is dealing with a lower back strain, though it hasn't caused him to miss any time this season. Given Atlanta is on the second leg of a back-to-back it may not be surprising to see the Hawks rest the 27-year-old, though he's been a very solid offensive player for Atlanta this season. If he's not in the lineup, they will need to find a way to replace his 17.6 PPG in a tough matchup against the Lakers. Fantasy managers should monitor his status and check in prior to tip-off. If he's out, expect
Keaton Wallace and
Vit Krejci to get extended minutes.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Ayo Dosunmu (quad) is listed as probable for Saturday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dosunmu has been dealing with a left quad injury that kept him out of two games this season, though he was able to return last night in the Bulls' loss to the Bucks. The 25-year-old is averaging 14.7 PPG this season, though he only took six shots and scored seven points last night. With Chicago on the second leg of a back-to-back he may be a riskier option, especially against a team like the Cavaliers where he may get fewer minutes given he's coming off the bench. Fantasy managers should be somewhat hesitant about including Dosunmu in their lineups, especially if they have better options available.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is managing a lower back injury that Poeltl has been dealing with. Given this is the second leg of a back-to-back for Toronto, the choice to rest the 30-year-old shouldn't be all that much of a surprise. In his absence, expect
Collin Murray-Boyles to get the start. Murray-Boyles started all three games Poeltl has missed this season and averaged 11.3 PPG and 4.7 RPG. He's an intriguing fantasy option on Saturday for fantasy managers looking for more help, and he may make a very interesting addition to DFS lineups for those looking for someone with low ownership.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness, injury management) won't play on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Porzingis logged 30 minutes in Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks. As expected, he'll take the night off on Saturday before presumably returning on Monday versus the Clippers.
Trae Young (knee) is already on the shelf.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) and
Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) are both questionable. As a result,
Onyeka Okongwu,
Zaccharie Risacher, and
Dyson Daniels could find themselves carrying most of the load on the scoring end.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) won't play on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. The 26-year-old missed the first seven games of the 2025 campaign while recovering from toe surgery. He had 20 points and nine assists in Friday's NBA Cup win over the Washington Wizards. However, as expected, Garland will get the night off to rest. He'll likely be back for Monday's game in Miami. In the meantime,
Jaylon Tyson, averaging 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks in six starts this season, is the favorite to re-enter the starting lineup. If that's the case, Tyson would be a viable streaming option for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Kyshawn George (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 22-year-old has played well this season, averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He popped up on Friday's injury report because of an illness heading into the NBA Cup loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, George is now in danger of missing his second contest of the 2025 campaign. With
Bilal Coulibaly (calf) and
Khris Middleton (right knee, injury management) already ruled out, the Wizards may need
Tre Johnson and
Bub Carrington to remain in the starting lineup. If that's the case, Johnson and Carrington would be worth streaming in deep fantasy setups. That would also apply to
Corey Kispert and
Justin Champagnie, with the duo combining for 22 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals from off the bench versus the Cavs.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Wizards. He missed the last six contests because of a sprained right knee. Although it seems Lively is moving in the right direction, he likely won't be back in action on Saturday night. With
Anthony Davis (calf) and
Daniel Gafford (ankle) both questionable, the Mavs may still have sufficient coverage underneath the rim. However, if Davis, Gafford, and Lively can't suit up,
P.J. Washington may get all the minutes he can handle at the five.
Moussa Cisse, who had 10 points, eight rebounds, and one block in 14 minutes on Friday versus Memphis, might also find himself in the starting lineup. If anything, Cisse could get meaningful work from off the bench, making him a risky, high-upside streaming option for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. He missed the first five games to begin the 2025 campaign. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old tweaked his right ankle in Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, so there's a chance he'll miss another contest. It doesn't sound as if the injury is too serious. Still, the team will likely play it safe.
Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable.
Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful. If Gafford, Davis, and Lively aren't available,
P.J. Washington may see more work at the five position.
Moussa Cisse, who had 10 points, eight boards, and one block in 14 minutes on Friday night, may also move into the starting lineup, giving him streaming potential for those participating in deep fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. AD suffered a left calf strain during a meeting with the Indiana Pacers on October 29. Unfortunately, the injury has sidelined him for the last four games. Although his latest designation is a step in the right direction, the team will presumably remain cautious, so fantasy managers shouldn't get their hopes up regarding a potential return on Saturday night.
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is also questionable, while
Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful. As a result,
P.J. Washington may slide over to the five spot. There's also a chance
Moussa Cisse, who had 10 points, eight rebounds, and one block in Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, may find himself in the starting lineup if Davis, Gafford, and Lively are inactive.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 8, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) will remain out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors and Sunday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. He hasn't played this season, as he continues to work his way back from knee surgery. Fortunately, it appears things may be moving in a positive direction, with the multi-time All-Star scheduled to meet with doctors this weekend. Assuming all goes well, it may be the "final hurdle" that needs to be cleared before the team finally gets a clear update on his return to the court. George has been practicing in full in the last two weeks, although fantasy managers will feel better once a firm return date has been set. With that said, the 35-year-old could be limited for at least a week or two upon his return. However, once George and
Joel Embiid (knee) are fully healthy,
Tyrese Maxey and
VJ Edgecombe might see a decline in statistical contributions.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Derek Bodner
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