November 21, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Jaylon Tyson (concussion) drew a questionable status heading into Friday's NBA Cup game against the Indiana Pacers. The second-year guard has seen a sizeable jump in all of his stats across the board, and has seen a big increase in playing time. He's missed the last five games due to a concussion, but has a chance to return to the court now. If he's able to suit up, there could be plenty of minutes available with
Darius Garland (toe) also questionable and
Sam Merrill (hand) ruled out. On the other hand,
De'Andre Hunter and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin will see more minutes in the starting five if Tyson is downgraded. Hunter would be the more consistent streaming option after registering 25 points, four rebounds, two assists, and five threes in his last game.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Sam Merrill (hand) will miss a second consecutive game with a right hand sprain. The 29-year-old drew four starts right before getting hurt and was a solid supporting piece to the team's offense. He's been viable in category leagues as well for fantasy managers that need threes with an average of 3.0 made per game over his last four games. While he's sidelined, there would be some extra minutes for
Darius Garland (toe) and
Jaylon Tyson (concussion) if they were to be upgraded from questionable. Otherwise,
Nae'Qwan Tomlin might be a sneaky play in DFS or deeper leagues. He registered 10 points and two rebounds in 19 minutes in their last game. If
De'Andre Hunter is available, though, he'd be the more consistent streaming option.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Washington Wizards forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (hip) is doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors after starting in place of
Alexandre Sarr (toe) on Wednesday. Bagley played 30 minutes in that game and produced 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block, but his right hip contusion now puts Washington's frontcourt back in flux. If he sits,
Tristan Vukcevic and
Cam Whitmore become deeper-league options for rebounds and low-end scoring, while Sarr would return to a heavier role if cleared. Bagley's recent minutes spike appears temporary, and his value depends entirely on Sarr's status. Managers in standard formats can leave him on the wire unless the injury report breaks in his favor.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (illness) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers after missing Wednesday's loss to Miami. Green has appeared in 15 games and continues to offer balanced production with 7.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three. His likely return brings stability back to Golden State's frontcourt. When Green sits, the Warriors lean on
Quinten Post,
Trayce Jackson-Davis, and
Al Horford for frontcourt minutes. Those bumps disappear once Green is active, leaving all three as short-term deep-league plays. Green remains a low-scoring but useful facilitator in most formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Jimmy Butler III (back) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers after missing Wednesday's loss to Miami. Butler has been steady all season, averaging 20.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists on 53.5 percent shooting with efficient work from three. His return should bring structure back to Golden State's rotation. When Butler sits,
Moses Moody,
Brandin Podziemski and
Buddy Hield take on larger roles, and all three saw extra shot volume in his absence. Managers in deeper formats should expect those usage bumps to fade if Butler is active. He remains a strong all-category starter, especially with his recent stretch that includes scoring lines of 33 and 28 points in two of his last five appearances.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets after missing the previous game. Whenever Gordon is available, he delivers steady counting stats. He's averaging 20.3 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 53.6 percent overall and 45.2 percent from long range. His return should stabilize Denver's forward rotation and push
Peyton Watson back into a secondary role after Watson delivered 32 points and 12 rebounds on Wednesday. Gordon remains a locked-in starter with steady efficiency, but
Christian Braun's (ankle) multiweek absence keeps minutes available on the perimeter. Gordon's return limits the ceiling for the bench group, yet Watson should continue to see enough run to stay on the radar in deeper leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Miami Heat after appearing in two of the last three games. White has been sharp since returning. He is averaging 26.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from three. Meanwhile,
Tre Jones (ankle) is also questionable. That puts Chicago's backcourt in a tight spot on the second leg of a back-to-back. If both guards sit,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter are in line for usage bumps and extra touches.
Josh Giddey would also take on more on-ball work. White remains a hold given his recent production and efficiency.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Miami Heat after missing three straight games. Jones averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.1 steals before the injury and had been holding a steady role while
Coby White (calf) was out. White has since returned for two of the past three games and produced well, but he is also questionable. If both guards sit,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter stand to gain the most, with Dosunmu likely picking up extra ball-handling duties and Huerter sliding into a larger scoring role. Jones remains a reasonable hold in most formats, though his workload may fluctuate depending on White's availability.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Pacers. The left Great Toe injury has been an issue all season, limiting him to only three appearances. Garland has also struggled from a production standpoint, averaging 13.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.0 steals. If the 24-year-old is able to suit up, he may see fewer minutes than the 33.2 he's averaged per game throughout his career. Still, Garland remains a viable fantasy option in any format based on his upside alone. If he suffers a setback and doesn't play,
Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who had 10 points and two rebounds in Wednesday's loss to Houston, may be in line for another start, giving him streaming appeal for deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) won't play on Thursday versus Sacramento. He tweaked his ankle during the recent loss to the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in his first absence of the 2025 campaign. Fantasy managers are certainly hoping he'll be back on the floor for Saturday's game in Dallas. However, as far as Thursday's contest is concerned,
Santi Aldama will make his first start of the year. Aldama is averaging 12.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals this season, although he should be more productive as a member of the starting lineup, especially with
Ja Morant (calf) sidelined.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Grizzlies PR
November 20, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (quadriceps) will play on Thursday against Milwaukee. He appeared on the injury report because of a right quad contusion, although it isn't severe enough to force him to miss his first game of the 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old has had an MVP-caliber season, averaging a career-high 31.9 points and 7.8 assists. Of course, he's a must-start in any fantasy format, and he should remain nearly as productive moving ahead, at least while
Joel Embiid (knee) is off the floor and
Paul George is still working his way back to a full workload.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Keith Pompey
November 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) is available for Thursday's contest versus the Spurs after missing one game because of a right hip contusion. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has been decent throughout his sophomore campaign, averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. However, it's safe to say fantasy managers are hoping for more, especially with extra scoring chances up for grabs due to the absence of
Trae Young (knee). Until Risacher starts showing signs of consistent production, he's not the safest fantasy option, although the upside is always there for those willing to take a chance. With Risacher on the floor,
Vit Krejci, who had nine points in the Hawks' recent loss to the Pistons, will head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will play on Thursday versus San Antonio after missing the last three contests because of right knee soreness. The 30-year-old has had a down season, averaging 17.3 points, his fewest since his rookie campaign, while logging a career-low 5.7 rebounds and 31.1% shooting from behind the arc. However, that type of production is still good enough to keep him starting in most fantasy formats. He'll have a favorable chance to get something going for managers against a Spurs team that won't have
Victor Wembanyama (calf). With Porzingis back in the equation,
Onyeka Okongwu will presumably head back to the bench, although he remains a double-double threat even with a reduced role.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. Allen is dealing with a strained finger injury. The 27-year-old's status will likely be a game-time decision. If Allen is unable to suit up,
Evan Mobley could see extra scoring opportunities.
Dean Wade could be slotted at center as well. However, he doesn't produce much offensively to be on fantasy managers' radar for Friday evening's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) will miss at least the next three to four weeks, according to the latest from ESPN's Shams Charania. Sabonis was already ruled out for the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday, but now there's a clearer timeline of just how long he'll miss. While he's out,
Drew Eubanks,
Precious Achiuwa, and
Maxime Raynaud will fill in at center. Eubanks started in his place on Wednesday and will likely see the biggest boost, although the team could take the opportunity to take a look at second-round pick Raynaud as well. The Kings are only 3-12 through their first 15 games, and without Sabonis, they could sink even lower over the next few weeks. In better news, they'll have forward
Keegan Murray (thumb) available for his season debut on Thursday against the Grizzlies, and maybe he'll be able to help pick up some of the slack during Sabonis's absence as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
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