October 28, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Brandon Miller (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after the team's current road trip in the middle of this week, but Chris Haynes reports that the third-year guard from Alabama is looking for a second opinion as he tries to get clarity on the timeline for his recovery. Haynes was careful not to speculate but said, "Anytime you're getting a second or third opinion, that doesn't always fare well for your status moving forward." Miller is currently hopeful to avoid surgery on his shoulder subluxation, and typically a non-surgical recovery takes 3-to-6 weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on Miller as his timeline gets finalized, but it looks like he'll be out a while, leaving more time for exciting rookie
Kon Knueppel.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Chris Haynes
October 28, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (personal) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks. He may miss a second straight game due to personal reasons. Before he exited the lineup, McBride had a couple of strong showings, averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. He was a starter in his last appearance against the Boston Celtics. In Sunday's matchup against the Miami Heat, Knicks head coach Mike Brown replaced McBride in the starting unit with
Ariel Hukporti to match the Heat's big frontcourt. However, Hukporti was ineffective during his 10 minutes on the court. On Tuesday, Brown may need to use Hukporti more, as both
Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) and
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) are iffy for the game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Frenchman hurt his left knee on Sunday against the Miami Heat and may now have to skip his first game of the season. Through his first few outings as a Knick, Yabusele hasn't been much of a force in fantasy basketball, averaging 1.7 points and 4.0 rebounds off the bench. So far, he has made only two of his 10 shot attempts.
Josh Hart could get extra burn off the pine if Yabusele misses time. Conversely, if Yabusele is cleared to play, he may benefit from the potential absence of
Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps), who is also listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) is not ready to return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. After spraining his left ankle in Milwaukee's season opener, Porter Jr. has to sit out a third consecutive contest. During his absence,
Ryan Rollins has assumed the starting point guard duties, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals over the past two games. He looks like a great DFS option again on Tuesday, especially if
Cole Anthony (illness) also remains out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Cole Anthony (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Due to illness, Anthony was forced to drop out of the lineup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, and he may now have to miss a second consecutive game. Anthony was productive in his first two appearances for the Bucks and could currently play a larger role in the rotation due to
Kevin Porter Jr.'s (ankle) absence. With both Anthony and Porter Jr. sidelined on Sunday,
Ryan Rollins and
AJ Green carried the backcourt, combining for 34 points and 10 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (ankle) may skip a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. On Friday against the Toronto Raptors, Kuzma sprained his left ankle and subsequently missed Sunday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Across the first two games of the season, Kuzma recorded 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game. With him absent,
Bobby Portis,
Taurean Prince, and
Amir Coffey had more work on Sunday. Portis is the best fantasy option of the trio and notched 10 points with eight rebounds off the bench against Cleveland.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (back) will remain absent against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The veteran star is nursing a back problem, which will keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. Beal logged 20 minutes in each of the first two games of the season but wasn't effective, averaging only 5.5 points. His absence on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers allowed
Bogdan Bogdanovic to make his season debut in a starting role. However, the Serbian veteran was rusty and failed to score in 24 minutes of action, going 0-for-4 from the floor.
Kris Dunn also benefits from Beal's absence, but he didn't do a lot on Sunday either, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The game marks Charlotte's final stop during a three-game road trip, and the team plans to re-evaluate Miller once the Hornets return home. Miller had a strong showing in the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 25 points and seven rebounds, but he hurt his left shoulder in Charlotte's second game of the season. With Miller out on Sunday against the Washington Wizards,
Kon Knueppel stepped into a starting role, scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds. Miller's absence also creates additional scoring opportunities for
LaMelo Ball,
Collin Sexton, and
Miles Bridges.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's big matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The season has only just begun, but Towns has become a regular on the injury report due to a quadriceps injury. Fortunately, he hasn't missed any games so far, which may indicate that Towns is prepared to play through the injury against
Giannis Antetokounmpo's crew. Towns has struggled with his shooting early in the season, but he's still averaged 20.0 points per game with 14.0 rebounds.
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remains out of action on Tuesday, meaning
Ariel Hukporti and
Trey Jemison III will have a larger workload if Towns can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't play on Monday versus OKC. The 27-year-old has appeared on the injury report all season. Although he's flirted with various designations, he hasn't played. With
Dereck Lively II (knee) also sidelined,
Anthony Davis will hold things down at the five.
Max Christie is the favorite to slide into the starting lineup. However,
D'Angelo Russell and
Naji Marshall should also see more minutes, increasing their stock for fantasy managers. As far as Gafford is concerned, his next chance to suit up will be on Wednesday versus the Indiana Pacers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Mavs PR
October 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) won't play on Monday night against OKC. The 21-year-old hasn't done much for fantasy managers this season, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in the first three contests of the 2025 campaign. He's dealing with a knee contusion, an injury he picked up in Sunday's 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) still out,
Anthony Davis will presumably slide over to the five spot.
Naji Marshall,
Max Christie, or
D'Angelo Russell could move into the starting lineup, although each player should see more work no matter their roles. For now, Lively is day-to-day.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ron Harrod
October 27, 2025
According to The Bigs Media reporter Drew Stevens, Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (finger) is available to suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. However, Giddey has been dealing with a finger sprain in his shooting hand that could impact his performance this evening. The talented playmaker has averaged 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists through the first couple of contests this season. If Giddey's injury affects his shooting this evening, the Bulls may give extra minutes to
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter later in the contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Drew Stevens
October 27, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is available for Monday's meeting with the Pelicans. The 29-year-old has appeared on the injury report all season because of a hamstring issue. Fortunately, he hasn't missed a game. Brown has benefited without
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) on the floor, averaging a career-high 29.7 points with 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists. He's also shot 50.0% from deep, which is also another career-high. Brown is always a must-start fantasy option, but his ceiling is even higher with a favorable matchup with New Orleans, a team that has allowed 124.0 points per contest, the sixth-worst mark in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jay King
October 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (hamstring) will remain sidelined against the Cleveland Cavaliers after carrying a questionable tag earlier on Monday. LeVert hasn't played since the season opener, where he registered eight points, two assists, one rebound, and one steal in 21 minutes. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Magic. While LeVert is out, fantasy managers can expect players like
Duncan Robinson and Ronald Holland to continue to see extra minutes. Holland registered seven points, one rebound, one assist, two steals, and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory over the Celtics.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (ankle) is available for Monday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He was dealing with a sprained right ankle, keeping him off the floor for Saturday's loss with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, Johnson will be back after missing only one game. The Hawks will also welcome back
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and
Zaccharie Risacher (ankle), meaning less work for
Nickeil Alexander-Walker,
Onyeka Okongwu, and
Mouhamed Gueye.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brad Rowland
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