December 23, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Terance Mann (illness) and guard
Ben Saraf (ankle) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Saraf returns from a four-game absence, while Mann has been cleared to play after picking up a late questionable tag. Mann is a starter for Brooklyn and holds more fantasy value than Saraf. With that said, the Nets' offense mostly runs through other players, and Mann has been limited to only 8.4 points and 3.7 assists per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Josh Green (calf) will play on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report. It's good to see Green playing for a second consecutive night, as he only recently made his season debut. The Australian has posted 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 15.4 minutes per game. Tuesday's matchup offers Green a great opportunity to build up even more momentum, as the Wizards are the worst defensive team in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and
Mason Plumlee (groin) won't play in Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. Kalkbrenner will be sidelined for a second consecutive game, while Plumlee joins him on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With two bigs out of the lineup,
Moussa Diabate looks set to have an extremely busy night. He turned heads on Monday by grabbing 14 rebounds and snagging six steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Collin Sexton (quadriceps) will return from a seven-game absence on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. His return is poised to impact the playing time of
Tre Mann,
KJ Simpson, and
Sion James. Sexton has had a solid year in Charlotte, averaging 15.5 points and 4.2 assists in 25.2 minutes. In this season's first meeting with the Wizards, Sexton shot 70 percent from the field and finished with 20 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available ahead of tip-off. Due to illness, Embiid has sat out two games, giving
Andre Drummond a chance to shine as a member of the first unit. Embiid will reclaim his starting spot on Tuesday and is heading out in a favorable matchup, as the Nets have given up the 11th-most fantasy points to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. He will return from a two-game absence. Coulibaly faces a favorable fantasy matchup on Tuesday, but he is having a tough year. The 21-year-old is shooting below 36 percent from the field, averaging 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in 26.8 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Washington Wizards forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (calf) will play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has shaken off a questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence. Bagley III has made some noise in fantasy recently, averaging 16.8 points and 9.3 rebounds across his last four appearances. However, this has come while
Alexandre Sarr (adductor) has battled health issues. The Frenchman will be in the lineup on Tuesday, potentially limiting Bagley III's role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Dominick Barlow (illness) will miss Tuesday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has downgraded Barlow from questionable to out. He is one of three Philadelphia players missing the contest due to illness. Barlow's absence will open up minutes for
Jabari Walker and
Justin Edwards. Still, their offensive impact should be limited, as the Sixers' Big Three --
Tyrese Maxey,
Paul George, and
Joel Embiid (illness) -- are all expected to be in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guards
VJ Edgecombe (illness) and
Quentin Grimes (illness) won't suit up on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players are battling an illness and will have their first chance to return on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. With the two unavailable, this could be a big night for
Jared McCain. The 21-year-old sophomore has mostly been an afterthought this season, but he has built up some momentum recently, and there shouldn't be an issue getting minutes on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City forward
Jaylin Williams (heel) won't suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the fourth game in a row that the 23-year-old has missed with right heel bursitis. His absence doesn't significantly impact Oklahoma City's rotation, especially with center
Isaiah Hartenstein back in action. Williams plays about 18 minutes per outing, averaging 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Wiggins is in danger of missing his third game in a row due to right adductor soreness. The fifth-year forward has been a vital part of the Thunder's rotation this season, averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 24 minutes per game. If he is sidelined once again,
Isaiah Joe,
Alex Caruso, and
Cason Wallace will see an uptick in minutes on the floor during this evening's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) was given the questionable tag for Tuesday night's game against the Trail Blazers, as the Magic finish a back-to-back. Bitadze played 14 minutes against the Warriors on Monday, scoring two points to go with five rebounds and a block.
Jonathan Isaac (hip) and
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) are also questionable, and Mo Wagner (knee) isn't quite ready to return yet, which could leave
Wendell Carter Jr. and
Paolo Banchero without much depth behind them in the frontcourt against Portland.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (finger) is set to suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Caruso was sidelined on Monday against Memphis due to a sprained right middle finger. The 31-year-old has averaged only 5.8 points, 3.1 boards, and 1.8 steals throughout the 2025 campaign, so he isn't an everyday fantasy option going into this evening's contest. However, he could spend more minutes on the floor than usual, as
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion and will have to sit out on Tuesday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic forward/center
Jonathan Isaac (hip) could miss Tuesday night's matchup in Portland after being listed as questionable with a hip contusion. He played 13 minutes on Monday and has logged 10-to-15 minutes in six straight games, making marginal contributions in the second unit. With
Goga Bitadze (knee) and
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) also questionable, the frontcourt of the second unit is uncertain for this matchup, which could open up time for
Noah Penda and
Jett Howard. Isaac missed a game last week due to a hip contusion as well, so monitor his status leading up to Tuesday night's late tipoff in Portland
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is available to suit up ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first leg of a back-to-back against Memphis on Monday. Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 24.3 minutes over his last five appearances, providing steady boards and defensive value. After drawing his first start of the season one game ago,
Branden Carlson will likely head back to the bench with Hartenstein back in action this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
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