November 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (biceps) will play on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. The 29-year-old sustained a right biceps strain last week and sat out Saturday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially, he was in danger of missing a second straight game after the team listed him as questionable for Monday's matchup. With Johnson sidelined against Minnesota,
Tim Hardaway Jr. had a sparkling performance with 22 points as a starter. On Monday, Hardaway Jr. will head back to the bench. Johnson's time in Denver has been a nightmare so far, as he has averaged only 7.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 24.5 minutes. Hardaway Jr. has been significantly more productive than him and will remain a better fantasy option even as a reserve.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) will officially be active against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Serbian superstar is dealing with a left wrist sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Jokic is once again having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 10.9 assists. On Monday, Jokic faces a 20th-ranked defense, and it's a significant pace-up spot for the Nuggets. As a result, the three-time MVP could end up with a particularly silly stat line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He is nursing a left hip contusion after taking a hard fall on a dunk attempt in Sunday's win over the Phoenix Suns. Risacher has contributed 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 24.8 minutes as a regular starter for the Hawks this season.
Vit Krejci and
Luke Kennard will likely share Risacher's minutes on Tuesday night if he can't play. With
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) also questionable for the game, there might be a massive chunk of extra minutes available for Atlanta's usual reserves.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He may have to exit the lineup for the first time this season due to a right knee contusion. In the past two games, Okongwu has produced big performances as
Kristaps Porzingis' (knee) replacement in the starting lineup. Porzingis is also on the injury report with a questionable tag for Tuesday's game. If neither player is healthy enough to play,
Mouhamed Gueye would get a massive workload against the Pistons.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) remains on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Detroit Pistons, with the team listing him as questionable for the game. Porzingis has missed a pair of contests with a sore right knee, allowing
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) to enjoy life as a starter. However, Okongwu is also listed as questionable for Tuesday, meaning the frontcourt might have to lean heavily on
Mouhamed Gueye against Detroit. Previously, Gueye has shown potential, averaging 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks across a couple of starts this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (groin) is on the injury report as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. After recovering from offseason knee surgery, Suggs has recently dealt with right groin soreness, and the issue might keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. With Suggs out of commission,
Anthony Black made his third start of the season in Sunday's overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. The 21-year-old has boosted his productivity to 15.3 points and 2.7 assists in a starting role. Golden State allows the seventh-most points and eighth-most assists to point guards this season, giving Black a good opportunity to impress if he keeps hold of a larger role on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. The 2024 All-Star continues to nurse a left groin strain, with his next chance to return coming on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. In Banchero's absence,
Tristan da Silva is poised to remain in the first unit on Tuesday night. He has played well as a starter, averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in the previous two games. Tuesday's game marks a pace-up spot for the Magic, making it a good fantasy matchup for da Silva.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (hamstring) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Denver Nuggets but will be on a minutes restriction, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. After he played 26 minutes in Sunday's double-overtime loss, Dosunmu was listed as probable on the initial injury report. While it's great news that Dosunmu can play despite dealing with hamstring tightness, his minutes restriction means fantasy managers won't get full value from him. For the season, Dosunmu has averaged 25.4 minutes per game, recording 15.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
November 17, 2025
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. This was expected after the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Jones' next chance for a comeback will come on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he was reportedly still feeling discomfort in his left ankle during a workout on Monday, so fantasy managers definitely shouldn't bet on Jones returning for that game. With
Coby White (calf) also on the shelf against Denver,
Josh Giddey and
Jevon Carter will take care of the playmaking.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joel Lorenzi
November 17, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Saddiq Bey (ankle) won't play on Monday against OKC. He was a late addition to the injury report, so fantasy managers will now wait and see if he can play on Wednesday versus the Denver Nuggets. With
Zion Williamson (hamstring) out as well,
Karlo Matkovic, who had four points, three boards, and two steals in Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, may work his way into the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Will Guillory
November 17, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) won't play on Monday versus OKC. The 25-year-old has bounced around injury designations over the last few games. However, he'll now miss a seventh consecutive game Monday night. At this point, it's hard to say exactly how much longer Williamson will remain on the shelf, although fantasy managers will keep their fingers crossed that he'll be healthy enough to return on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets.
Saddiq Bey (ankle) is also sidelined, so managers may see more minutes from
Karlo Matkovic, who had four points, three boards, and two steals in Sunday's loss to Golden State.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brandon Rahbar
November 17, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward
Jamison Battle (knee) has been upgraded to available for Monday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. He is ready to re-enter the lineup after missing Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers due to a back problem. With that said, Battle has only averaged 7.3 minutes per game for the Raptors this season and doesn't hold significant fantasy value. He has posted 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game across 10 outings.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has led the Raptors bench this season, notching 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.1 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Ochai Agbaji (back) has been ruled out for a fourth straight game on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Entering Monday, Agbaji was considered questionable for the game. However, he was downgraded to doubtful during the day and has now been officially ruled out. Agbaji's next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. With him still out,
Gradey Dick and
Ja'Kobe Walter will continue to have slightly more important roles in the rotation. However, neither player has offered much fantasy value this term.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) will remain out on Monday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a fourth straight game. Thompson appeared to have been trending toward a return when he participated in Monday's shootaround, but he will miss at least one more game, with the team downgrading Thompson's status from questionable to out. Detroit is also scheduled to play on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, giving Thompson another chance to return. With him out,
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green see more action in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) will be back from a two-game absence on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. He has recovered from a right ankle sprain, giving Detroit back one of its big guns. Unfortunately,
Cade Cunningham (hip) and
Ausar Thompson (ankle) still need more time to recover from their injuries. Duren has averaged 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds this season. He could feast against a Pacers team that has allowed the sixth-most points and fourth-most rebounds in the league to opposing centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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