November 9, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The former MVP was initially considered questionable for the game due to illness. Curry will be sidelined for a third consecutive game, boosting the fantasy value of
Brandin Podziemski and
Will Richard. The latter has done better over the last two games, even dropping 30 points in Wednesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Curry's absence also means more offensive touches for
Jimmy Butler III and
Jonathan Kuminga.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (groin) is considered questionable for Monday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. A right groin strain could keep Reaves sidelined for a fourth consecutive game.
Jake LaRavia has been starting during Reaves' absence and will continue to have additional fantasy value if he remains out on Monday. Over the last three games, LaRavia has averaged 10.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals. On Monday, LaRavia's productivity may even improve, considering the Hornets are ranked 24th in defensive efficiency while playing with the fourth-fastest pace in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) remains on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Monday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Davis is working his way back from a left calf strain and was also questionable for Saturday's contest against the Washington Wizards. Ultimately, Davis was ruled out for the clash, missing a fifth consecutive game. With
Dereck Lively II (knee) also battling an injury, the Mavericks frontcourt leaned on
Daniel Gafford (ankle),
Dwight Powell, and
Moussa Cisse on Saturday. The latter two may have to take on even more work on Monday, as Gafford is also considered questionable for the game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (knee) will officially be active on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 31-year-old has been upgraded from probable to available on the injury report. Although LeVert is dealing with soreness in his left knee, the issue won't keep him off the court. LeVert has finished back-to-back games with double-digit points, his highest-scoring outings of the campaign. In Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, he also showed off some playmaking skills, finishing with four assists. Philadelphia allows the fourth-fewest bench points in the league, which could significantly impact LeVert's performance on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was initially listed as doubtful for the game after Stewart sprained his left ankle during Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Stewart has recently filled in for
Tobias Harris (ankle) in the first unit. Now, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff must rethink his plans again.
Ron Holland II started the second half in Stewart's place on Sunday, while
Paul Reed could provide the Pistons with another bigger body in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (toe) will remain out for Monday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He exited the 122-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets, with a subsequent MRI revealing a great toe sprain. While Adebayo is currently classified as day-to-day, there are reports that he may be on the shelf for weeks, possibly over a month. Of course, that wouldn't be an ideal scenario for fantasy managers, considering he's averaging 19.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals this season. With that in mind, Miami will run smaller than usual, at least when
Kel'el Ware isn't on the floor. Guys like
Andrew Wiggins,
Norman Powell,
Jaime Jaquez Jr., and
Pelle Larsson are the favorites to lead the way offensively until Adebayo or
Tyler Herro (ankle, foot) are back on the court.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) won't play on Sunday versus the Pistons. The 2023 MVP is starting to return to form, most recently amassing 29 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one block in the 130-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. As expected, he'll take the night off for the second game of the back-to-back. With Embiid getting some rest on Sunday night,
Adem Bona, averaging 4.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in three starts, will presumably take his place in the rotation, with
Andre Drummond projected to receive a few more minutes from off the bench. However, neither player can be trusted to produce, although there is streaming potential for desperate fantasy managers in deeper formats, especially for category participants in need of rebounding to close out the week.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (rib) is listed as questionable versus the Timberwolves. He's dealing with a left ribcage contusion, missing the last two games against Golden State and Oklahoma City. If he returns, expect lighter minutes and less physical play inside as Sacramento eases him back, which could slightly cap his usual scoring and playmaking numbers. If Sabonis remains out,
Drew Eubanks profiles as a short-term streamer for boards and defensive stats, while
Russell Westbrook,
DeMar DeRozan, and
Zach LaVine should handle most of the scoring and playmaking. Newly signed forward
Precious Achiuwa logged only nine minutes in his Kings debut, finishing with four points, four rebounds, and one steal, but he's worth a spot on watch lists in deeper formats if Sabonis remains out longer than expected.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana. He missed the last two games. If he's cleared against Indiana, fantasy managers should be starting him without hesitation and trimming expectations for
Brandin Podziemski,
Moses Moody, and
Will Richard, who all saw bigger roles in his absence. If Curry sits again, Podziemski should handle more on-ball reps and rebounding from the guard spot; Moody profiles as the best plug-and-play option for threes and defensive counters after dropping 28 points with six triples in Sacramento, and
Jonathan Kuminga will soak up shots despite some volatility.
Draymond Green remains a facilitator either way, while
Buddy Hield is a deep-league dart for perimeter scoring.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Detroit Pistons big man
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday at Philadelphia after exiting Friday's win in Brooklyn and logging only 8.9 minutes with a left ankle sprain. If he sits, expect
Jalen Duren to anchor the frontline with heavier minutes and rebounding volume, while
Cade Cunningham's usage should remain sky high as Detroit continues to run its offense through pick-and-rolls and paint touches.
Tobias Harris (ankle) remains out, opening up frontcourt minutes for
Ausar Thompson and second-year forward
Ron Holland II, who could see his most extended run of the season. Holland has shown flashes of defensive versatility and upside in limited action, making him a deep-league streamer if he gets 25-plus minutes. Stewart remains a hold where rostered, but fantasy managers should prepare a short-term replacement at power forward or center until he returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain) is out for Sunday at Philadelphia, his fourth straight missed game. This keeps Detroit leaning on
Cade Cunningham's shot creation and
Jalen Duren's interior usage, while
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is doubtful, further consolidating frontcourt touches. In standard leagues, continue to start Cunningham and Duren with confidence; both have produced high-volume lines during Harris' absence.
Ausar Thompson gains a small usage and rebounding bump and is the best all-around streamer for points, boards, steals, and blocks. With wing minutes opening,
Duncan Robinson profiles as a three-point specialist for managers chasing triples, and
Caris LeVert (knee), listed probable, can supply secondary playmaking if his minutes hold. In deeper formats,
Ron Holland II is a watch list add for opportunistic scoring if Detroit downsizes at the four.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Santi Aldama (left shoulder soreness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing in all 10 games so far this season. Aldama has quietly been a steady presence for Memphis, averaging 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 25 minutes per game with an improving outside shot. If he's unable to play, expect
Jaren Jackson Jr. to take on a larger role in the frontcourt, while
Vince Williams Jr. could see added minutes in the rotation. With
Jock Landale already filling the starting center spot, Aldama's absence would mostly thin out Memphis' forward depth. Fantasy managers should monitor updates, as Aldama's versatility and consistent stat lines make him a strong streaming or back-end roster option in standard formats when active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, his second straight absence. Wiggins had carved out a key role in OKC's rotation, starting several games and averaging 14.8 points on 46 percent shooting and 41 percent from three before the injury. With him sidelined,
Cason Wallace,
Isaiah Joe, and
Ajay Mitchell all have a chance to step up if given extra minutes. Wallace provides efficient scoring and defensive versatility, Joe offers elite shooting that can help in threes and percentages, and Mitchell brings playmaking and hustle that fit well with OKC's pace. All three can be worth streaming in deeper formats, depending on how minutes are distributed. Wiggins should be stashed where possible, as his scoring and efficiency have been valuable when healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Luguentz Dort (right upper trap strain) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Dort has struggled to find rhythm offensively this season, averaging 7.1 points on 31 percent shooting, though his defense keeps him valuable in real life and deeper fantasy formats. If he sits,
Cason Wallace,
Isaiah Joe, and
Ajay Mitchell are the most likely to see extended run on the wings. Wallace provides defensive stability and some playmaking upside, Joe offers instant offense from three, while Mitchell has quietly shown promise as a secondary creator and could surprise with counting stats in expanded minutes. Fantasy managers in standard leagues can keep Dort benched until he heats up, while deep-league players should monitor Mitchell as a sneaky streaming option if Dort is ruled out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Taurean Prince (neck strain) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Rockets, marking his second straight game on the sidelines. The veteran has averaged 6.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 21 minutes per game, offering occasional shooting but limited fantasy relevance. With Prince out,
Kyle Kuzma is expected to see a slight bump in minutes and could serve as a fringe option in deeper leagues for points if his shooting starts to click.
Amir Coffey may also get additional run, though his low usage keeps him off the radar in most formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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