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
December 26, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (calf) is out after an MRI revealed a mild right calf strain, with reevaluation scheduled in one week following Tuesday's loss to the Pistons. Murray left the game before halftime and is not expected back in the near term. With him sidelined, Sacramento would likely redistribute forward minutes, with
Nique Clifford a candidate to absorb wing run and
Precious Achiuwa seeing expanded frontcourt usage. Achiuwa logged 27 minutes with 15 points and 13 rebounds last game, while Clifford posted 14 points and two steals in 25 minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Sean Cunningham
December 26, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Jock Landale (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks due to right calf soreness, marking his first missed contest of the season. Landale had been functioning as a primary backup amid multiple frontcourt injuries and averaged 12.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 25.5 minutes over his last five games. With him sidelined, Memphis would likely lean more on
Santi Aldama in frontcourt rotations, while
Christian Koloko could see a modest uptick in reserve center minutes, particularly behind
Jaren Jackson Jr.--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
December 26, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns after clearing left ankle soreness. Poole missed Tuesday's loss but had been functioning as a bench contributor prior to the absence. Over his last five games, he averaged 16.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 27.3 minutes, reflecting a stable second-unit role. If he resumes that usage,
Jose Alvarado and
Jordan Hawkins would likely see reduced guard minutes and touches. Even in a reserve role, Poole offers situational fantasy value through scoring and free-throw percentage, though field-goal efficiency continues to cap his upside.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls after Philadelphia cleared him from injury management. Embiid has averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks over his last five games while logging around 30 minutes per contest, including multiple outings above that mark. His availability pushes
Andre Drummond into a reserve role, where his fantasy value would be limited to situational rebounding if Embiid's workload fluctuates in-game. Meanwhile,
Adem Bona's minutes project to be squeezed further. Embiid anchors Philadelphia's interior offense, though fantasy managers should still account for occasional workload variability tied to knee management.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (heel) is officially active for Friday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Coward missed Tuesday's game against Utah dealing with a left heel issue but is able to fight through it tonight. The rookie has been a very solid piece of Memphis' rotation this year and is averaging 15.1 PPG, 7.6 RPG and 4.0 APG over his last seven games. Milwaukee's defense has been spotty at times, giving Coward more potential tonight. Fantasy managers and DFS players should both target Coward for their starting lineups.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
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