December 23, 2025
NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports that San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) participated in morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French superstar is still listed as questionable on the team's official injury report, but his availability during shootaround will likely lead to him suiting up this evening. Wembanyama continues to manage a calf injury that recently kept him out of action for nearly a month. Since returning, he has received limited playing time but has still produced at a high level, averaging 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per contest. If the 21-year-old has a setback and is unable to take the floor,
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk will take on the available center minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Matthew Tynan
December 23, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion rarely suits up for a complete back-to-back set. However, he is set to suit up Tuesday after posting 24 points, nine rebounds, and three assists across 25 minutes in a 119-113 loss to the Mavericks on Monday. Ahead of this evening's contest, the 25-year-old star forward has seen action in four consecutive contests after missing six games due to an adductor injury. He will likely continue to come off the bench and have his minutes restricted despite
Herbert Jones (ankle) sidelined for tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward
Dyson Daniels (hip) will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out due to inflammation in his right hip. Daniels has developed into a big two-way force, averaging 11.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.0 steals during his fourth NBA campaign.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was recently bumped to the bench by
Trae Young's return, may be back in the first unit on Tuesday. Meanwhile,
Vit Krejci is another player who could see increased minutes in a fantastic fantasy matchup. The two teams met only a few days ago, combining for 302 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is managing a right knee injury, and the doubtful designation indicates that Allen is likely to remain out for a third consecutive game. This means Royce O'Neale will have another opportunity to start, with
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin logging more minutes in the backcourt. O'Neale and Goodwin have both struggled for consistency in recent games and are risky fantasy options, though it's a good matchup against the eighth-worst defense in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (groin) has been listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He has a sore right groin and is considered day-to-day. It's possible Hachimura can return to the lineup on Christmas Day against the Houston Rockets. In Tuesday's matchup,
Jake LaRavia and
Jarred Vanderbilt will cover for Hachimura. LaRavia is the better fantasy option, but Vanderbilt has recently impressed with his rebounding, averaging 7.7 boards per game over the last three contests. It could be another busy night on the glass for him against the Suns, who are ranked 20th in rebounding rate.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (oblique) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He sustained a left oblique contusion in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks, exiting the contest after logging just nine minutes of playing time. Due to the injury, McDaniels may now have to sit out his second game of the season.
Mike Conley started the second half in McDaniels' place on Sunday and may keep the spot for Tuesday's matchup. However, the veteran floor general just returned from injury and could see limited minutes.
Jaylen Clark and
Terrence Shannon Jr. might also benefit from McDaniels' absence, but neither is a reliable fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) won't play on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. He aggravated a back problem on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, playing only seven minutes. Poeltl had missed the previous two games. The Raptors are having a great campaign, but it's a worrying situation with Poeltl, who has been dealing with the back injury since the preseason.
Sandro Mamukelashvili is likely to jump back into the starting five on Tuesday. He has notched 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in four previous starts this campaign. On Tuesday, Mamukelashvili will have a decent fantasy matchup, as the Heat give up the third-most rebounds to opposing centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran is managing a right knee injury and didn't play in Sunday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs as Washington wrapped up a back-to-back. Middleton has done a decent job in limited minutes this season, posting 10.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. However, he had a very poor performance in his last outing, finishing with only six points on 1-for-9 shooting in 22 minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies. Relying on Middleton to deliver a bounce-back performance on Tuesday carries significant risk.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Corey Kispert (thumb) has been cleared to return to action on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has missed nearly a month due to a fractured right shoulder. Kispert has been used as a bench contributor this season, averaging 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 19.9 minutes. He is among Washington's best three-point shooters, nailing 40.3 percent of his attempts from deep. On Tuesday, it likely won't be raining threes in this matchup, as Charlotte allows the fourth-fewest three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The seventh pick of the 2023 draft recently returned from a quadriceps injury, but he managed to play only one game before picking up an ankle issue. The new injury may now sideline him for a third consecutive game.
Justin Champagnie and
Tre Johnson have had opportunities to play more whenever Coulibaly has missed time. On Tuesday, Kris Middleton (knee) and
Corey Kispert (thumb) will be back in the fold, complicating the situation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (ankle) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. The team announced last Tuesday that LaVine had been diagnosed with a moderate left ankle sprain and would be re-evaluated in one week, but he has already been officially ruled out for the meeting with Detroit. LaVine's next opportunity to return will come during a back-to-back set this weekend against the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. In LaVine's absence,
Precious Achiuwa has joined the starting lineup, but his fantasy production has been modest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Orlando Magic small forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. da Silva was listed as questionable heading into Monday night, but with the Magic on the first night of a back-to-back, they are resting him for Tuesday night. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in over 23 minutes per game. With da Silva inactive and starter
Franz Wagner (knee/ankle) already out, look for
Jett Howard and
Noah Penda to see more minutes against the Warriors. da Silva will miss his third straight game, but look for him to return Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.
--Nathan HarveySource: Jason Beede
December 22, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. Suggs is set to miss his third straight game with a left hip contusion as the Magic play the first night of a back-to-back. The fifth-year guard has started in all 21 games this season, averaging 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. With Suggs inactive for their game against the Warriors, look for
Tre Jones to see more minutes, while
Paolo Banchero will be a primary ball handler as well. In the last two games, Banchero has averaged 25/12/10 on over 40 minutes on the floor. With the Magic traveling to face the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, look for Suggs to be questionable again.
--Nathan HarveySource: Jason Beede
December 22, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn. Grimes got the start in Saturday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with six points, seven assists, and two steals. He still has a chance to start on Tuesday if
Dominick Barlow (illness) isn't available. However, if both players are cleared to suit up, Grimes will likely head back to the bench, decreasing his fantasy upside for the favorable meeting with the Nets.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wiggins is set to miss his second straight game due to right adductor soreness. The fifth-year forward has been a vital part of the Thunder rotation this season, averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 24 minutes per game. With Wiggins and multiple other key pieces out for the game against the Grizzlies, expect the Thunder to play a lot of "small-ball," with center
Branden Carlson and power forward
Kenrich Williams seeing more minutes. The Thunder travel to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, where Wiggins should be considered questionable to play.
--Nathan HarveySource: Clemente Almanza
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