November 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will sit Sunday against the Clippers for left knee injury management, extending a rest pattern that has kept him in and out of the rotation. Ball has produced 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 23.3 minutes, with 1.2 steals over his last five games, but his 32.5 percent shooting and ongoing maintenance make him difficult to trust in standard formats. With Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) both out,
Jaylon Tyson and
Tyrese Proctor should see additional ballhandling work behind
Darius Garland, while
Donovan Mitchell remains the primary creator. Ball stays in the mix as an assists-and-steals streamer, though managers should anticipate continued volatility tied to his rest schedule.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will remain out Sunday in Oklahoma City, marking his third straight absence. Sharpe was averaging 22.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes before the strain, and the Blazers have replaced his usage with a mix of
Deni Avdija and former Arizona standout
Caleb Love. Love just logged 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Avdija produced 26 points and 13 assists. Managers should hold Sharpe in leagues with an IR slot, as his scoring and steal output remain valuable, while Love offers short-term stability for managers needing immediate guard production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss at least 1-2 weeks with a right calf strain, extending an absence that has already reached four games. The veteran was producing 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes on 44.6 percent shooting before the setback. His absence forces Portland to lean heavily on
Deni Avdija for initiation, while
Caleb Love gains the clearest path to minutes and shot volume.
Sidy Cissoko also becomes a deeper-league consideration with multiple starters sidelined. Holiday remains a firm hold in all competitive formats, but shallow-league managers may need to evaluate IL constraints until he is cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against OKC due to a left ankle sprain, and fellow big man
Robert Williams III (knee) is also questionable, leaving Portland's frontcourt in a precarious spot. Clingan has averaged 14.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over his past five games, highlighted by a 22-point, 10-rebound performance in his last outing. If both centers sit, the team will be forced into expanded minutes for
Yang Hansen and
Duop Reath, who become deep-league streamers for rebounds and blocks.
Deni Avdija and
Jerami Grant would see heavier usage as well, with Portland likely leaning smaller in competitive minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) will remain sidelined Sunday against the Clippers due to a right third finger strain, marking his second straight absence. Allen has been strong across 14 games, averaging 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 26.0 minutes while shooting 57.7 percent. He remains a steady category anchor, especially for rebounds, field goal percentage, and low turnovers. His ongoing absence forces Cleveland into more small-ball looks with
Evan Mobley at the five, which boosts Mobley's rebounding and block potential.
Dean Wade and
Larry Nance Jr. should also see elevated frontcourt minutes, giving each deep-league streaming appeal until Allen returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) is out Sunday against Brooklyn as the Raptors continue to manage his back issue. The veteran big has been highly efficient this season, averaging 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 25.5 minutes on 73.7 percent shooting. He anchors rebounds and field goal percentage, yet his overall ceiling stays modest in standard category formats. His absence pushes Toronto toward more small-ball lineups and creates short-term streaming value.
Sandro Mamukelashvili, who delivered 23 points and seven boards in the last outing, becomes a deep-league option, while
Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) could absorb frontcourt minutes if cleared.
Scottie Barnes and
Brandon Ingram should see slight usage bumps around the interior.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Miami, marking his first potential absence after starting all 15 games. The rookie guard has played heavy minutes and produced 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists with 2.0 threes on 40.7 percent from the field. His workload suggests elevated risk for a short-term setback, so managers should be ready with contingency plans. If he sits, expect
Tyrese Maxey to carry even more offensive responsibility, while
Paul George absorbs extra usage in the halfcourt.
Quentin Grimes becomes the top streaming option, offering steady minutes with modest help in threes, assists, and steals.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will sit again Sunday against Miami as the team continues to manage his early-season knee issues. The former MVP has still produced 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 23.3 minutes, but recurring absences make him a headache in head-to-head formats. He remains an automatic hold given his per-game ceiling, yet managers should build in insurance for rest days.
Andre Drummond profiles as a short-term streamer for rebounds, field goal percentage, and blocks whenever Embiid sits, while
Tyrese Maxey and
Paul George gain usage and scoring volume.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Andrew Wiggins (hip) will miss Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia after sitting out the win in Chicago. The veteran wing was averaging 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 33.1 minutes on 48.1 percent shooting before the injury, with his last five games sitting at 15.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. His absence removes a steady scoring and defensive piece from Miami's starting unit, opening additional minutes for
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Simone Fontecchio on the wing. Managers in standard formats should hold Wiggins given his workload and production, while deeper leagues can treat Jaquez as a temporary streaming option until the former No. 1 pick returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia after another productive stretch as Miami's lead perimeter scorer. Powell is averaging 24.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.2 threes in 30.6 minutes while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. He logged 19 points with two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in his last outing and has posted 25.6 points across his past five games. From a fantasy angle, managers should expect continued strong usage as long as his hip holds up, with
Bam Adebayo maintaining secondary touches.
Tyler Herro (ankle) and
Andrew Wiggins (hip) remain out, keeping Powell's role secure across formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is expected to return on Sunday in Cleveland. The 34-year-old wasn't available for Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, it appears he'll be back from his 10-game layoff versus the 11-6 Cavaliers. Leonard had played well before going down with the injury, averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 steals while shooting 40.0% from behind the arc. There hasn't been any word about a minutes cap, although it's possible. However, even with the potential for limited action, Leonard can be plugged back into all fantasy lineups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Chris Haynes
November 22, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will miss Saturday's matchup in Charlotte, marking his 10th consecutive absence. Leonard opened the season in peak form, putting up 24.3 points with 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 33.5 minutes while shooting 50.5 percent from the field. His continued absence, paired with
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) being out multiple weeks, leaves the Clippers thin at both forward spots.
James Harden absorbs more of the scoring and creation load, while
John Collins and
Ivica Zubac take on steadier touches.
Nicolas Batum and
Bogdan Bogdanovic remain the primary wing replacements, and
Kobe Sanders should continue holding a larger rotation role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Tre Mann (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Clippers after sitting out Wednesday's loss at Indiana. The reserve guard has played a volatile role this season, averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 22.0 minutes on 36.5 percent from the field. His recent stretch has been modest, averaging 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 21.2 minutes, but the three-point attempts remain steady enough for deeper formats. If he's cleared, Mann should slide back into his reserve guard slot behind
LaMelo Ball and
Collin Sexton, which would trim
KJ Simpson's minutes and slightly curb
Sion James' secondary touches. He profiles more as a situational option, offering streaming appeal for threes and light assists when the minutes are there.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (reconditioning) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup in Milwaukee, putting him on the verge of his first appearance of the season. The third-year guard averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 29.9 minutes last year, giving him steady counting-stat appeal despite efficiency swings and light defensive output. If cleared, he should immediately slide into Detroit's guard rotation behind
Cade Cunningham and
Duncan Robinson, likely trimming
Daniss Jenkins' workload and reducing minutes for
Ron Holland II on the wing. Managers in competitive leagues should be prepared to add or activate Ivey, since his points and assists help balance deeper builds despite the efficiency tradeoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (ankle) is questionable for Saturday at Milwaukee after missing nine straight games. He has appeared in only six games this season but still produced 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 32.2 minutes. If he's cleared to return, he slots back in as a reliable rotation piece who can contribute across categories without creating efficiency issues or turnovers. His return would reshape Detroit's forward rotation, likely reducing opportunities for
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green while tightening
Isaiah Stewart's path to minutes at the four and five.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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