December 5, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is probable for Friday's game in Toronto after posting 34 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in 36 minutes Wednesday. He has averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists over his last five, though efficiency sits at 36.5 percent from the field. He remains a must-start if active.
Brandon Miller (shoulder) is questionable, which could funnel extra touches to Ball and
Miles Bridges while keeping
KJ Simpson and
Sion James in secondary roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 5, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is questionable for Friday in Orlando on the first night of a back-to-back. He logged 20 points and four rebounds in 33 minutes Wednesday and is averaging 23.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks across his last five on 52.4 percent shooting. Managers should keep contingency plans ready.
Pelle Larsson and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. become viable streamers if Herro sits, especially with
Norman Powell (ankle) also questionable.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 4, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Draymond Green (foot) won't return to Thursday's meeting with the 76ers. On a night when the Dubs were without
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) and
Jimmy Butler III (knee), the team would lose Green before the end of the first half. The 35-year-old finished this one with three points, three rebounds, and one block. It's logical to assume he'll undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should be prepared to see Green's name on the injury report heading into Saturday's game in Cleveland. If he can't suit up, head coach Steve Kerr has plenty of options regarding the rotation, although
Jonathan Kuminga,
Buddy Hield, and
Pat Spencer could see the biggest bump in minutes.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ali Thanwalla
December 4, 2025
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (ankle) will be active against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. He has shaken off a questionable tag on the initial injury report for a left ankle sprain. Post will go up against a Sixers frontcourt that will have
Joel Embiid (knee) back in action, which puts him in an unfavorable position to perform well fantasy-wise. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 16.1 minutes per game during 22 outings this campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 4, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Thursday versus Golden State. The 31-year-old hasn't played the best throughout the 2025 campaign. However, he's at least been showing signs of life of late, averaging 22.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals in three appearances in November. While Embiid will presumably be limited from a minutes standpoint, he's a must-start in all formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 4, 2025
Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (back) will play Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Horford has been out of action for four consecutive contests due to sciatica. Through 10 outings this season, the 38-year-old veteran center is averaging 21.8 minutes per game. However, he may be assigned a heavier workload than expected upon his return, with veterans
Stephen Curry (quad) and
Jimmy Butler III (knee) sidelined.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Sam Gordon
December 4, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) will play on Thursday in Philadelphia. The 23-year-old has played sparingly since returning from a seven-game stint on the shelf. However, with
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) and
Jimmy Butler III (knee) both sidelined, Kuminga could be a top offensive contributor for the Dubs on Thursday night, especially if he ends up getting the start.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Joseph Dycus
December 4, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (ribs) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Due to a rib contusion, Nurkic will miss the first half of a back-to-back set this evening. While the 31-year-old big man is sidelined, 22-year-old
Kyle Filipowski will take on extra playing time. Filipowski provided 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block across 29 minutes in his last appearance on Monday against Houston. He could potentially give fantasy managers a productive option with the extended minutes during Nurkic's absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 4, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
Terance Mann (ribs) will play on Thursday versus Utah after missing the last two games. The 29-year-old has averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 19 appearances this season. Without question, those statistical contributions aren't the best. However, with
Michael Porter Jr. (back) resting, Mann might be in line for a much more productive night against one of the worst defensive teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Meghan Triplett
December 4, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) is available for Thursday's meeting with the 76ers. He hasn't played in nearly a year after suffering a partially torn ACL during a game versus the Dallas Mavericks last December, resulting in surgery. Melton will likely have some rust to shake off in his first game back from a lengthy layoff, so it's unknown how impactful he will be offensively. However, the 27-year-old could at least make life a little more difficult on the defensive end for
Tyrese Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe, and others. With head coach Steve Kerr indicating Melton will be capped at 20 minutes of action, he should be considered a desperation streaming option (at best) for deep-league fantasy participants.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Anthony Slater
December 4, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Miami Heat after missing the last 10 games. There's likely some hurdles he'll need to clear before getting the green light to suit up. However, the questionable designation at least suggests he's moving in the right direction. The 23-year-old out of Duke averaged 21.7 points in his 12 appearances before being sidelined with the groin strain, down from the 2024 campaign. Still, he's certainly missed by fantasy managers in all formats. With that said, if Banchero doesn't play on Friday evening,
Tristan da Silva, averaging 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 38.3% shooting from deep in 10 starts, will presumably remain in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 4, 2025
According to Mavs PR, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (foot) will seek "multiple opinions" regarding further treatment of his right-foot injury. The 2023 No. 12 overall pick underwent surgery on the foot in the offseason. While it appeared the injury was behind him, he is now back on the shelf without a return timetable. Lively has played sparingly this season, also missing time with a knee sprain. In his seven appearances, he's averaged only 4.3 points, 5.3 boards (both career-lows), and 1.6 blocks. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) and
P.J. Washington (ankle) also dealing with ailments of their own,
Anthony Davis may need to handle most of the work at the five.
Moussa Cisse could also find himself starting at some point, which may give him streaming value. As far as Lively is concerned, he's not worth stashing in redraft formats, especially since it may be a while before he is back on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Mavs PR
December 4, 2025
Golden State Warriors center
Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's tilt with the Philadelphia 76ers. Jackson-Davis was out of action for two games due to soreness in his right knee. With
Al Horford (back) and
Quinten Post (ankle) listed as questionable for this evening, it remains to be seen if the 25-year-old big man will have an expanded role in his return.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Warriors PR
December 4, 2025
Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports that Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) is now considered day-to-day after missing nine consecutive contests due to a Grade 1 right calf strain. The star point guard was active during parts of Thursday's practice, and his next chance to play comes Friday against the Clippers. However, Morant will have to get in a few full practices under his belt and realistically, he will likely return to the floor in mid-December.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Wallace
December 4, 2025
According to Anthony Slater of ESPN.com, Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (knee) is unavailable versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Butler played only 15 minutes during Tuesday's clash with Oklahoma City, exiting the contest due to a sore left knee.
Gary Payton II started the second half in Butler's spot, posting 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Buddy Hield was assigned extra time on the floor as well while Butler was out of action, logging 28 minutes. Hield also collected 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals in the 124-112 Warriors loss. Both players provide fantasy value with Butler sidelined this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Anthony Slater
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