December 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Cason Wallace (undisclosed) is off the injury report and will be available Saturday against San Antonio after exiting Wednesday's win early. Wallace has averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.6 steals in 23.3 minutes over his last five games, keeping his fantasy value tied to defensive production.
Isaiah Hartenstein's return clouds Wallace's short-term minutes, pushing him toward a second-unit role.
Aaron Wiggins and
Ajay Mitchell remain in the rotation mix, while Wallace profiles as a category-league hold rather than a points-league play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 13, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George had a career night and poured in 39 points on 12 of 20 shooting with five triples, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-126 win over Memphis. He went a perfect 10-for-10 at the line and continues to operate as Utah's primary creator, averaging 24.4 points, 6.6 assists, and 31.6 minutes over his last five. The role is stable, usage is heavy, and the free-throw volume elevates his floor. George and
Lauri Markkanen continue to function as Utah's clear co-primary options, with George handling the bulk of creation and Markkanen anchoring scoring efficiency.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
December 13, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Bones Hyland (knee) exited Friday against Golden State in the first quarter and is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Sacramento after logging three points and two assists in five minutes. Hyland has been a low-minute specialist, averaging 4.2 points in 7.9 minutes over his last five, but his absence can still loosen the bench-guard rotation.
Terrence Shannon Jr. has the best path to extra volume,
Jaylen Clark can supply steals, and
Rob Dillingham is a deep-league assists swing if his run climbs.
--Brian DailisanSource: Timberwolves PR
December 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Isaiah Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio, marking his fourth straight absence with a left knee contusion. With Joe sidelined, wing minutes are spread across
Cason Wallace,
Ajay Mitchell, and
Aaron Wiggins, limiting appeal to deeper formats. Wallace has the cleanest fantasy profile thanks to defensive production, while Mitchell's assist juice plays best in deeper leagues. Joe averaged 9.8 points in 18.5 minutes over his last five, hitting 50.0 percent from the field.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is off the injury report and will be available Saturday against San Antonio after missing six games with a right soleus strain. Hartenstein is expected to reclaim his starting role immediately, bringing steady production in rebounds, assists, and efficiency. Over his last five games, he averaged 10.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 61.1 percent from the field.
Jaylin Williams loses short-term value, while Oklahoma City's frontcourt rotation tightens with Hartenstein reclaiming the primary center minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 13, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (calf) has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Reaves had been trending up with 24.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers in 37.3 minutes over his last five games, shooting 44.6 percent from the field.
Marcus Smart profiles as the top short-term add after producing 26 points in 28 minutes, while
Gabe Vincent and
Jake LaRavia gain only deeper-league relevance as low-ceiling depth plays
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
December 12, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday night against Indiana. The 31-year-old has appeared in only nine games throughout the 2025 campaign. Outside of his routine absences, fantasy managers have also been frustrated by his career-low averages of 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 21.4% shooting from behind the arc. With that said, Embiid has an excellent opportunity to get something going for fantasy participants, especially since
Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't suit up, versus a Pacers team that has had issues slowing down opposing bigs this season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ky Carlin
December 12, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) will play on Friday versus Utah after missing the last 10 games because of a strained right calf. The 26-year-old hasn't had the best season, averaging 17.9 points and a career-low 16.7% shooting from behind the arc. Fortunately, he's at least amassed 7.6 assists and 1.0 steals to partially make up for it. Morant will presumably see less work in his first game back, although he should be added back into all fantasy lineups. His return likely means fewer minutes for
Cam Spencer and
Vince Williams Jr.--Dennis ClausenSource: Drew Hill
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jones will make his return to the court after missing three games due to an ankle injury. The Bulls will remain cautious and keep Jones on a minutes limit during his first game back. Jones will only play 24 minutes on Friday, but should be back to full speed after this one. The fifth-year guard has picked up his play in recent weeks. Over the last six games, Jones is averaging 13.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 rebounds across 26.2 minutes per game. Once he's back to full speed, Jones is worth a look as a streaming option in 12-team formats.
--Andy WebbSource: K.C. Johnson
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is available for Friday's meeting with the Hornets. He missed the start of the 2025 campaign and has sat out sporadically since returning for the loss to the Utah Jazz on November 16. However, the extra time off due to the NBA Cup allowed White to get some much-needed rest. Despite the injury, he has averaged a career-high 22.1 points this season, adding 5.4 assists. Fantasy managers could see more production from the 25-year-old versus one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: K.C. Johnson
December 12, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Tre Johnson (hip) will return to the court for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson has been cleared to play after missing seven games due to a left hip flexor strain. Head coach Brian Keefe stated that Johnson won't have a full workload during his first game back. He didn't say how much Johnson would play, but his fantasy value will be hindered without a full workload. This season, Johnson is averaging 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 24.1 minutes in 15 games. The first-round pick won't be a recommended streaming option for Friday's big slate. Johnson could be worth a look as a streaming option once he's back to full speed.
--Andy WebbSource: Chase Hughes
December 12, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate (knee) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was previously listed as questionable, but is now set to return after a one-game absence. Diabate figures to return to his role as the primary backup center to
Ryan Kalkbrenner. This season, Diabate is averaging 8.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 22.4 minutes per game. His overall ceiling is limited with Kalkbrenner being the starting big man. He offers low-end streaming appeal ahead of Friday's contest.
--Andy WebbSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
December 12, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play on Friday against Indiana. The 25-year-old is in the MVP conversation this season. Unfortunately, he'll miss his first game of the 2025 campaign on Friday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will be on Sunday in Atlanta. In the meantime,
Jared McCain or
Quentin Grimes could find themselves in the starting lineup, although both players should see considerably more minutes as well as an increase in scoring opportunities regardless of their roles.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Keith Pompey
December 12, 2025
San Anthonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's NBA Cup meeting with the Thunder after missing the last 12 games due to a calf strain. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick was performing at an MVP-caliber level before going on the shelf, averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists (all career-highs), 3.6 blocks, and 1.1 steals. Wemby will presumably see fewer than the 34.7 minutes he's averaged during the 2025 campaign, although that shouldn't stop fantasy managers from plugging him back into their starting lineups. On the other hand, DFS participants should proceed with caution, considering his hefty rostering cost as well as a tough matchup on the horizon against arguably the best defensive team in the National Basketball Association.
Luke Kornet, who has been starting in place of Wembanyama, will almost certainly head back to the bench, eliminating nearly all of his fantasy value.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
December 12, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Friday versus Golden State. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick had 40 points in Monday's loss to the Phoenix Suns. He'll now miss his fifth game of the 2025 campaign, which is almost the number of contests he was sidelined in the previous two seasons combined. With
Mike Conley (Achilles) also ruled out,
Donte DiVincenzo,
Julius Randle, and
Jaden McDaniels are nearly locks to surpass their usual fantasy expectations. The same can be said for
Naz Reid.
Bones Hyland, finishing with 14 points against Phoenix, can be utilized for streaming purposes while gaining attention as a high-upside value option for DFS participants, especially if he enters the starting lineup. Edwards next opportunity to get back on the floor will be on Sunday versus the Sacramento Kings.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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