December 27, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) will miss a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. The Georgian giant hasn't been able to play this week after spraining his left knee. Since his departure from the lineup,
Jonathan Isaac has taken on a few extra minutes. However, Isaac has not made a fantasy impact. Starting center
Wendell Carter Jr. will be in for a challenging night on Saturday against
Nikola Jokic. He enjoyed the battle in this season's first head-to-head meeting, scoring 26 points in 29 minutes during a 126-115 loss on Dec. 18.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) will be out for a sixth consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. He continues to nurse a left hip contusion, and Suggs' absence allows
Tyus Jones to start. Despite the starting role, Jones has not been a productive fantasy contributor.
Anthony Black has benefited more from Suggs' absence, taking additional touches on the offensive end. Black has notched 20-plus points in four of five games since Suggs exited the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (adductor) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. He picked up a questionable tag on the initial injury report and has now been ruled out due to an adductor issue. With Fox sidelined,
Julian Champagnie could land back in the first unit on Saturday, though
Dylan Harper is also a candidate to start. Meanwhile, players like
Stephon Castle,
Devin Vassell, and
Victor Wembanyama could get more scoring opportunities in an excellent matchup against the Jazz, who have the NBA's second-worst defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (shoulder) will play on Saturday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, he was iffy for the contest after the team listed Edwards as questionable due to a shoulder injury. Edwards went for 44 points on Christmas Day against the Denver Nuggets and has thoroughly enjoyed December. He is averaging 30.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls as he works through pregame testing following a right calf strain that has sidelined him since Dec. 3. Antetokounmpo has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in 29.1 minutes across 17 games this season, anchoring Milwaukee's offensive structure when active. If he returns, usage and frontcourt minutes would tilt back in his direction, narrowing recent workloads for
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma, who have averaged 28.9 and 29.2 minutes, respectively, during his absence. Peripheral contributors such as
Ryan Rollins and
Kevin Porter Jr. would also see reduced involvement.
--Brian DailisanSource: Eric Nehm
December 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (calf) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Kings, leaving his backcourt availability in question. Williams logged 30 minutes in the previous contest, producing 26 points, three rebounds, and three assists before landing on the injury report. If Williams is sidelined, rookie
Ryan Nembhard would be positioned to handle steadier point guard minutes after averaging 6.4 points and 5.8 assists in 24.4 minutes across recent appearances.
D'Angelo Russell could also reenter the rotation in a limited capacity, though his role has remained inconsistent when available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Cavaliers after carrying the same designation on Christmas Day. Sengun ultimately played in that contest, posting 14 points and 12 rebounds across 31 minutes, suggesting his workload can remain intact when available. If Sengun is sidelined,
Steven Adams and
Clint Capela would factor into a split at center, though recent usage points to defined limitations. Adams has averaged 21.6 minutes with a rebound-focused role over his last five games, while Capela has logged only 6.6 minutes during that span. The Rockets also tend to go small, which further limits reliability for both replacement options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Mike Conley (rest) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets after the team limited his minutes to under 10 last time out. Conley's status comes alongside
Anthony Edwards' (shoulder) questionable designation, adding uncertainty to Minnesota's backcourt availability. If Conley sits,
Bones Hyland would likely handle more on-ball work after logging 23 minutes last game and averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over his last five.
Rob Dillingham could also enter the rotation in a limited capacity, as needed.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
De'Aaron Fox (adductor) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz after landing on the injury report following Christmas Day. Fox handled his usual workload in that contest, finishing with 29 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 63.2 percent from the field. If Fox is unavailable, ball-handling duties would need redistribution within a crowded guard group, where
Dylan Harper has averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 19.9 minutes over his last five games, while
Julian Champagnie has logged 20.9 minutes with modest production. Both have seen their roles tighten when the Spurs backcourt is fully healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (ankle) will miss Saturday's game against the Hawks. Hart exited Thursday's game early and logged 26 minutes on Christmas Day, but the team has since ruled him out. His absence removes a consistent, high-minute wing from New York's rotation. If
Miles McBride (ankle) sits,
Tyler Kolek and
Jordan Clarkson would likely absorb additional guard minutes. Clarkson logged 29 minutes and scored 25 points last game, while Kolek posted 16 points and nine assists in 25 minutes, with production still sensitive to how New York allocates secondary ball-handling duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings after exiting early on Christmas Day and logging just 11 minutes. Davis has not been ruled out, but reporting suggests he could miss additional time, keeping his short-term availability fluid. If Davis sits,
P.J. Washington would likely anchor the frontcourt minutes after handling a 34-minute workload last game, while
Daniel Gafford could see incremental run as his conditioning improves.
Max Christie and
Naji Marshall could be in line for additional floor time on the wing.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Kris Murray (neck) will play on Friday against the Clippers. He was initially listed as questionable because of right cervical soreness. Fortunately, the 25-year-old was upgraded to probable, paving way for his availability and avoiding his first absence since the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 3. With that said, everyone on the roster has an excellent chance of producing versus the 8-21 Clippers. However, Murray has averaged only 5.9 points this season, so he's tough to trust, even with a favorable matchup on the horizon.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) is available for Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. He wasn't available in the loss to Orlando on Tuesday. However, despite popping back up on the injury report ahead of this one, the 28-year-old will suit up. Williams has averaged 6.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season. Unfortunately, that type of production won't earn him a place in most fantasy lineups, especially since he'll continue to operate behind
Donovan Clingan.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (calf) has been diagnosed with a grade two left gastrocnemius strain and will be reevaluated in four weeks after exiting Thursday's game against the Rockets. Reaves logged 15 minutes before departing and finished with 12 points, one rebound, one assist, and one block, cutting short his usual rotation role. The Lakers' guard rotation is set to adjust during Reaves' absence, with
Marcus Smart positioned for a steadier run after averaging 30.0 minutes, 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in prior games without Reaves.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
December 26, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets. Edwards played 42 minutes on Christmas Day and recorded 44 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. If Edwards sits, Minnesota would likely redistribute perimeter usage.
Bones Hyland could see an expanded role after starting in similar situations earlier this season. During that stretch, Hyland averaged 11.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 24.8 minutes. His role could grow further if
Mike Conley (rest) is also ruled out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Timberwolves PR
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