October 30, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss a third straight game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle recently stated that Mathurin is week-to-week, so fantasy managers should anticipate that he will miss additional games following Friday night. Before he hurt his right big toe, Mathurin was outstanding at the start of the season, averaging 31.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. The Pacers backcourt is also dealing with other injury issues, which has given two-way player
RayJ Dennis a significant role in the rotation. Meanwhile,
Pascal Siakam's offensive usage has gone through the roof since Mathurin's exit from the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) continues to carry a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The star big man is battling a right quadriceps strain. While the ailment hasn't kept Towns off the floor, he has struggled with his performance. On Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Towns had his lowest-scoring game as a Knick, finishing with eight points on 2-for-12 shooting. Overall, he has shot just 35.2 percent from the field, including 33.3 percent from three-point range this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (finger, leg) has been listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Following a three-game absence, Doncic is on the cusp of returning, and his comeback might happen in Friday's matchup. On Wednesday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that he expected Doncic to be back in the "next couple of games." Before he was hurt, Doncic had a couple of monster games to start the season, averaging 46.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. His return is bound to have a negative impact on
Austin Reaves, but he will continue to have a big role on offense, especially with
LeBron James (sciatica) still out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He was injured during Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics, and X-rays revealed that Allen sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left ring finger. Despite the injury, it looks like there's a chance Allen will remain in the lineup on Friday night. However, if he must step aside,
Dean Wade and
Larry Nance Jr. will probably play larger roles in the frontcourt rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics, Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report due to left hamstring tightness. He was cleared to play and logged 32 minutes of action, but the same issue might keep him sidelined on Friday.
Darius Garland (toe) still isn't ready to make his season debut, meaning
Lonzo Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. may have to do the heavy lifting in the backcourt on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has carried a hamstring problem at the start of the season, but it appears as though Brown is now at 100 percent. The hamstring issue hasn't had any impact on Brown's performances, as he's averaging 26.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists for the season. In his last outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, Brown went for 30 points on 12-for-20 shooting, dropping four three-point bombs.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the initial injury report, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters during his pre-game press conference that he expected the Greek superstar to play. However, Antetokounmpo won't be in the lineup after all. His absence boosts the fantasy value of
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma. Antetokounmpo's first chance to return will be Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
October 30, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hip) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Jovic has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and is ready to play despite dealing with a hip contusion. Across the first few games of the season, Jovic has contributed 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Jovic and the Heat frontcourt face a very tough matchup on Thursday against
Victor Wembanyama, who has registered a league-high 4.8 blocks per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ira Winderman
October 30, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Powell is dealing with a groin issue and was initially listed as doubtful for the game. With him unavailable,
Pelle Larsson is looking at a second consecutive start. At the same time,
Jaime Jaquez Jr. will have additional offensive responsibilities, and
Dru Smith may also benefit from Powell's absence in the Miami backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ira Winderman
October 30, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black will start in Thursday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets.
Jalen Suggs (knee) will take the night off after logging 21 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Suggs will presumably be back on Saturday in Washington. Fow now, Black will roll with the first-five. The 21-year-old has averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists this season. Of course, his statistical contributions should improve, giving him a higher ceiling for fantasy managers. Black will also be an enticing value play for DFS participants.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jason Beede
October 30, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (knee) has been ruled out of Friday night's game with a right knee sprain. This should come as no surprise after the 27-year-old when down in Wednesday night's game against the Nets. Young had an MRI scheduled for Thursday but no results have been released as of yet. In his absence expect
Nickeil Alexander-Walker and
Luke Kennard to get more minutes at guard.
Jalen Johnson may see an uptick in assists as well.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (heel) is officially active for their Thursday night matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Wagner has been dealing with a left heel contusion but hasn't missed any time due to the injury. The 24-year-old is averaging 22.4 PPG on the season and is a solid start against a fast-paced Hornets team that doesn't provide much resistance. Fantasy managers should ensure he gets into their starting lineups as soon as possible.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Jason Beede
October 30, 2025
San Antonio Spurs center
Luke Kornet (ankle) will miss his third straight game on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Kornet has been dealing with a left ankle sprain that's kept him out since San Antonio's overtime win over the Pelicans on October 24th. Kornet can provide a lot of value from deep but his role will be limited with
Victor Wembanyama on the roster. Expect Bismack Biyambo to get more minutes while Kornet recovers. Biyambo has not been productive off the bench in Kornet's absence and fantasy managers should look for other options if they need help at center.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hip) is listed as probable for Thursday night's showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. Jovic has a right hip contusion but hasn't missed any time due to the injury. The 22-year-old is averaging 11.3 PPG while shooting 42.1% from three. His fantasy impact is a bit limited due to him coming off the bench but could provide value against teams who allow more threes. The Spurs don't appear to be a favorable three point matchup for him. Fantasy managers may be able to insert other options in their lineup if they're able to.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Marvin Bagley III (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Thursday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bagley is fighting through a sprained ankle but it won't be enough to hold him out of action. The 26-year-old has averaged 6.8 PPG and 3.8 RPG in just over 14 minutes per game this season. He likely won't be able to make a true impact on any fantasy rosters unless he's able to get starting minutes. Even so, the matchup against the Thunder is a tough one for big men. Fantasy managers rolling with Bagley will want to hope for a blowout so he can get some garbage time minutes.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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