November 27, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (wrist) will make his season debut Friday against Phoenix, returning to a featured spot after averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists last season. His comeback reshapes the perimeter rotation, where second-year guard
Ajay Mitchell logged 23 minutes Wednesday and produced 13 points with three assists. Williams should reclaim a heavy workload immediately, pushing Mitchell,
Cason Wallace, and
Isaiah Joe into smaller roles. Fantasy managers should view Williams as a clear must-start, while Mitchell and Joe shift toward deep-league streaming.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
November 27, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is hoping to return for Saturday's game against New Orleans. The 23-year-old, who recently scrimmaged on Wednesday afternoon, is working his way back from a knee injury, keeping him off the floor for the Dubs' last seven contests. Before going on the shelf, he was having a down year, averaging 13.8 points, a decrease from the 2025 campaign. However, with
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) at risk of missing time after suffering a quad contusion in Wednesday's NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets, Kuminga may see a bump in scoring opportunities, which could certainly make his presence on fantasy rosters more tolerable for frustrated managers. With that said, fantasy managers should consider Kuminga questionable heading into Saturday's meeting, with a more definitive update on his status likely coming on Friday night, when the official injury report is released.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Anthony Slater
November 27, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) will undergo an MRI after suffering a quad contusion in Wednesday's NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets. The multi-time All-Star had a rough time getting his shots to fall on Wednesday night, and he would go on to finish with 14 points while shooting 2-for-9 from behind the three-point line. The Warriors don't play again until Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, so there's a chance he might suit up. Of course, the team will play it safe, considering Curry has sustained numerous injuries throughout his lengthy career. Fortunately for the Dubs,
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) could be back on Saturday, which would certainly help lessen the blow caused by Curry's potential absence.
Jimmy Butler III should also take on more of the scoring load, with
Brandin Podziemski, who had 14 points against Houston from off the bench, potentially working his way into the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Anthony Slater
November 27, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Trendon Watford (adductor) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with a left adductor strain after he made an early exit against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Watford has done a solid job for the 76ers this season, averaging 8.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 20.4 minutes.
Jabari Walker,
Justin Edwards, and
Dominick Barlow could get a boost in playing time while Watford recovers from his injury. The latter two started on Tuesday night, but they may find themselves back in the second unit when
VJ Edgecombe (calf) and
Paul George (knee) return. Both players practiced on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
November 27, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Gradey Dick (head) made an early exit against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday after taking a hard fall. Late in the first quarter, Dick hit the back of his head on the floor while attempting to go for an offensive rebound. Dick has had a tough season, averaging only 6.8 points in 16.1 minutes per game. Toronto has also just lost
RJ Barrett (knee) from the rotation, giving
Ja'Kobe Walter's fantasy stock a major boost. Players like
Jamison Battle and
Ochai Agbaji may also log additional playing time if Dick misses time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 27, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (knee) has no structural damage in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in one week. The Canadian star hurt his knee in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed two contests due to the injury. Since Barrett's exit from the lineup,
Ja'Kobe Walter's workload has significantly increased, and he started on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto went with
Collin Murray-Boyles in the starting unit in Wednesday's win over the Indiana Pacers, but Walter still logged 32 minutes of action. He was more effective coming off the bench, scoring 13 points while picking up four rebounds and two steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
November 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) will likely make his return to action during the team's upcoming back-to-back set against the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. "You know what game I want to play, but we'll see," Davis said following Wednesday's practice. "Obviously, I would like to (play against the Lakers). But at the end of the day the main thing is to just be on the floor whether it's Friday or Saturday." Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Davis did a "really good job" in practice. Dallas is expected to list Davis as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Lakers. Due to a calf injury, Davis has not played this month and may have a minutes restriction upon his return, limiting his fantasy potential.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
November 27, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Gary Payton II (ankle) was limited to five minutes of action on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. The veteran sprained his left ankle during the first half. Golden State also lost
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) on Wednesday night, meaning the rotation could look very different in Saturday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Payton II has averaged 11.1 minutes per game across the season, posting 3.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. If Payton II misses time,
Pat Spencer and
Gui Santos may receive more playing time off the bench, although they are not significant contributors in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: Golden State Warriors PR
November 27, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a quadriceps contusion and is set to undergo an MRI. Curry was hurt while attempting to draw a charge on
Amen Thompson in Wednesday's 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets, causing him to miss the end of the game. While Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was relieved after the game that Curry didn't suffer an ankle or a knee injury, he might still have to miss time. The Warriors get back to work on Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry's exit from the lineup would boost
Jimmy Butler III's usage rate, while players like
Brandin Podziemski and
Moses Moody may also benefit.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 26, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (illness) will play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He logged only six minutes in Monday's loss to the Denver Nuggets because of a migraine headache and was listed as questionable heading into this one. Luckily, the 23-year-old will be on the floor. Edey is still working his way back after sitting out to begin the 2025 campaign, averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 points, 1.6 blocks, and 1.0 steals. However, he's still worth a start in nearly all formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Grizzlies PR
November 26, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) is cleared to suit up for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. He was listed as questionable because of an illness. However, after going through pre-game warmups, he feels well enough to play. It's unknown how sick he is, so there's a chance he may sit more than usual. Still, SGA should be featured in all fantasy lineups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brandon Rahbar
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hip) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Jovic has missed four straight games due to a hip impingement. The 22-year-old was averaging 21.4 minutes per contest across 14 games. However, he will likely see fewer minutes than he did before his setback, as
Kel'el Ware and
Bam Adebayo have formed a productive frontcourt duo in his absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. A groin issue kept Powell out of action on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Andrew Wiggins (hip) is also set to return after a three-game absence. Powell's move to Miami has worked out well for him, as the former Clipper is averaging a career-high 25.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals. However, it will be interesting to see how well Powell meshes with
Tyler Herro, who made his season debut on Monday against Dallas, scoring 24 points in 29 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 26, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) won't play on Wednesday against Miami. He's missed the last three games with a left adductor strain. While it appeared there was a chance the multi-time All-Star would be back for this one, fantasy managers will need to wait a little longer. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday versus the New York Knicks at MSG. In the meantime,
Ryan Rollins,
Kyle Kuzma, and
Bobby Portis are the favorites to lead the way offensively.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Eric Nehm
November 26, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (hip) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed three games due to a left hip flexor strain but has been cleared to play.
Norman Powell (groin) will also return to the lineup for this evening's tilt. Wiggins is averaging 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in 33.1 minutes per contest this season and could provide plenty of fantasy production in his return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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