November 30, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Dennis Schroder (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. He will be out for a third consecutive game with a hip flexor strain. Schroder was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Without Schroder,
Russell Westbrook,
Malik Monk, and
Keon Ellis have an opportunity to play more. Westbrook has been the most consistent fantasy performer of the trio and is fresh off his 206th career triple-double.
--Taavi PailkSource: James Ham
November 30, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Andre Drummond (knee) will play on Sunday versus the Hawks. He was listed as questionable, although the knee contusion won't be enough to keep him off the floor. However, with
Joel Embiid (knee) returning from his nine-game absence, Drummond will head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Dave Uram
November 30, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
VJ Edgecombe (hamstring) will play on Sunday against Atlanta after missing the last three games. The rookie has played well in his inaugural year, averaging 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 36.6% from behind the arc. He'll be back on a night when
Joel Embiid (knee) will return from his nine-game absence. All things considered, Edgecombe should be plugged back into all fantasy lineups, with
Quentin Grimes, who had 19 points in Friday's NBA Cup win over the Nets, heading back to the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Austin Krell
November 30, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Sunday versus the Atlanta Hawks after missing the last nine games. He'll likely see fewer minutes than usual. However, the 31-year-old will return against a Hawks team that will be without
Kristaps Porzingis (illness). With that said, Embiid can be added back into all fantasy lineups despite being on a minutes watch.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Kyle Neubeck
November 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) will play on Sunday night against Boston after missing the last three games because of a strained left hamstring. The Cavs will be without
Jarrett Allen (finger),
Lonzo Ball (knee),
Sam Merrill (hand), and
Larry Nance Jr. (calf), meaning there will be minutes up for grabs. While Porter will presumably come off the bench, he should see enough minutes to warrant starting consideration in any fantasy setup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ethan Sands
November 30, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (elbow) won't play on Sunday night against the Lakers, marking his second-straight absence. The Pelicans are hurting, with
Zion Williamson (hamstring),
Jordan Poole (quadriceps),
Herbert Jones (calf), and
Jordan Hawkins (illness) also on the shelf. As a result, fantasy managers can anticipate more production from
Jose Alvarado,
Saddiq Bey,
Derik Queen, and
Jeremiah Fears.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) won't play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Duke Blue Devil has played relatively well since returning from a stint on the shelf caused by a hamstring injury. As expected, the team will play it safe on the second night of a back-to-back, so fantasy managers can anticipate his return on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. With that said,
Saddiq Bey, coming off a 21-point effort, should continue to benefit from Williamson's absence. The same can be said for
Derik Queen,
Jeremiah Fears, and
Jose Alvarado.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) won't play on Sunday against Boston. As expected, he'll sit out on Sunday night, the first of back-to-back games, before presumably suiting up on Monday night versus the Indiana Pacers.
Sam Merrill (hand) is also out, meaning
Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring), who is questionable, may see more minutes from off the bench, assuming he plays. If he doesn't,
Jaylon Tyson will have an even higher ceiling for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Cavs. The 26-year-old carried an injury designation heading into Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he was in the lineup, finishing with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and two blocks. Queta will take the night off to rest before likely returning on Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. As far as Sunday's game is concerned, the C's may play some small-ball.
Luka Garza,
Chris Boucher, and
Xavier Tillman Sr. might also get involved, with one likely entering the starting lineup. Still, nobody from that trio can be trusted from a fantasy standpoint despite the upside.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Alex Caruso (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 31-year-old is quite familiar with the NBA's injury report. However, his absence is more of a bigger issue, considering OKC will also be without
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), who will sidelined for at least 10-14 days. Without Caruso in the equation,
Ajay Mitchell could see considerably more minutes than the five he received in Friday's NBA Cup victory over the Phoenix Suns. While Mitchell isn't the safest fantasy option when not in the starting lineup, he still has a higher ceiling for those in need of a last-minute, high-upside streaming option on Sunday night.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (illness) won't play on Sunday against OKC. The 21-year-old has averaged 10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season. He also hasn't missed a game after logging 67 as a rookie. Hopefully, the illness he's dealing with won't keep him off the floor beyond Sunday's meeting with the champs. With that said,
Robert Williams III, coming off a 10-point, five-rebound, four-block performance, can be considered for streaming purposes in all fantasy formats. Williams will also be a popular DFS value option despite the challenging matchup on the horizon.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Portland Trail Blazers
November 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) won't play on Sunday versus the Boston Celtics. Allen returned from a three-game absence caused by a finger sprain for Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks. However, he'll now miss the meeting with the C's, so fantasy managers are keeping their fingers crossed about his availability Monday against the Indiana Pacers.
Evan Mobley, coming off a potent 20-point, 14-rebound, seven-assist, two-block, two-steal effort, will presumably slide over to the five.
Nae'Qwan Tomlin might also work his way into the starting lineup, giving him credibility as a one-game streaming option.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday night versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a decline in production, the veteran has played well enough to be considered an everyday fantasy option, averaging 18.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks. However, he'll now miss his ninth game of the 2025 campaign, which includes a second-straight absence because of an illness. Of course, Porzingis missed time last season because of a respiratory illness, so fantasy managers are hoping to avoid a repeat occurrence. It's unknown if he'll be ready to go on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. In the meantime,
Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 19.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.5 steals in eight starts, remains a must-start in all fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) won't play on Sunday against New Orleans. James missed the start of the 2025 campaign due to Sciatica, returning for the win over the Utah Jazz on November 18. While he's not 100%, he's still playing as well as expected, most recently amassing 13 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and one steal in Friday's NBA Cup clash with the Dallas Mavericks. James has a nagging left foot injury dating back to last season, so he'll take the night off versus the 3-17 Pelicans before potentially suiting up for Monday's meeting with the visiting Phoenix Suns. Without him,
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves should handle most of the scoring, with
Deandre Ayton also in line for an uptick in offensive opportunities against one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 30, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (calf) won't play on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was on the injury report ahead of Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the same issue, a right calf contusion. However, the 31-year-old was available for that one, finishing with 16 points, five assists, and two blocks. White's next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the New York Knicks, with
Payton Pritchard and
Jaylen Brown in line to lead the way offensively on Sunday.
Sam Hauser, who had 14 points and six rebounds on Saturday, might also find himself in the starting lineup, making him an attractive option for fantasy managers and DFS participants.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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