December 11, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) is set to return from a one-game absence on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies after the team removed him from the injury report. The Finnish star couldn't play in Sunday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to illness, resulting in
Kyle Filipowski getting his seventh start of the campaign. Filipowski will probably head back to the bench for Friday's action, but he has performed well recently and should maintain fantasy value. Markkanen has been inconsistent lately, but he could do plenty of damage against a Grizzlies team that allows the fifth-most three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Jazz
December 11, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out for Friday's clash with the Chicago Bulls. Ball will miss his second consecutive game due to a left ankle bruise. His next chance to return will come on Sunday versus the Cavs. Fantasy managers should expect that he will likely carry a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's contest. Across 16 games this season, the 24-year-old is averaging 19.4 points, 8.5 assists, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 28.9 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. He has landed on the injury report with an illness; however, the probable designation suggests that Maxey is expected to be in the lineup. Maxey had led the Sixers' offense all season, averaging 31.5 points and 7.2 assists. Philadelphia faces a pace-up spot on Friday against a defensively-challenged team, putting Maxey in a great position to stuff the stat sheet.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Sacramento Kings shooting guard
Nique Clifford will move to the starting unit on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets, Mark Haynes of the Sacramento Observer reports. He will take
Zach LaVine's (thumb) spot. Clifford has previously started two games during his rookie season, averaging 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in those contests. It's a big opportunity for Clifford to impress, and considering how badly the Kings are doing, we may start seeing the 23-year-old among the starters regularly at some point.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Haynes
December 11, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Porzingis will miss his second consecutive contest due to illness. Ahead of Friday's tilt, the Latvian big man has struggled staying healthy, sitting out nine of the last 13 Hawks games. When Porzingis has been able to suit up, he's still a valuable fantasy asset, averaging 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks across 25.9 minutes per contest in 13 appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Atlanta Hawks
December 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is considered probable for Friday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers due to left knee injury management. Despite another addition to the Sixers' injury report, the big man will likely suit up Friday for the second game in a row. Embiid finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in his last appearance during a 112-108 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. When the 31-year-old is actually available to take the floor, he is still a fantasy force and is a must-start across all formats.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (personal) will be out of action for Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 35-year-old had an excused absence from Thursday's practice and will miss at least one game due to personal reasons. A foot injury recently kept Green out two straight games, and it is unknown if he is still dealing with lingering pain. With
Al Horford also sidelined,
Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) and
Quinten Post will receive a bump in minutes to help out a depleted Warriors' frontcourt on Friday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) has been cleared to suit up ahead of Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former MVP went through a full practice on Wednesday and is set to return after missing five consecutive contests due to a left quadriceps contusion. Curry may face a minutes restriction in his first game back from injury, but he could still make a significant impact in fantasy Friday evening.
Pat Spencer has had a solid run recently, but his fantasy value will drop with Curry back on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
John Konchar (thumb) will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb and is out indefinitely. The injury occurred during Sunday's 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers. Konchar on the shelf for an extended period won't make much of a difference in fantasy basketball, as he is averaging just 13.0 minutes per contest across 22 games this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brett Siegel
December 11, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Memphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (ankle) is dealing with a stress reaction in his left ankle and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks. The injury will likely keep the 24-year-old big man out of action until the beginning of January. Despite the setback, Edey is having a fantastic season so far, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.1 assists across 25.8 minutes per contest in the 11 games he's been able to suit up.
Jock Landale will see an expanded role at center while Edey is sidelined. Landale nearly registered a double-double in his last outing, posting 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals during a 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
December 11, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (leg) will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 21-year-old big man is nursing a lower leg contusion. Meanwhile,
Robert Williams III (illness) and
Yang Hansen (face) have been tagged as questionable on the injury report, meaning Portland may be shorthanded at the center position on Thursday night. It could be a big night for
Duop Reath if Williams III and Hansen join Clingan on the sidelines. New Orleans allows the fourth-most fantasy points in the league to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss his 13th consecutive game on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday remains out with a right calf strain. The initial expectation was that Holiday could return to action after two weeks, but it has been almost a month since his last appearance.
Caleb Love has been a regular in the lineup during Holiday's absence, but he hasn't exactly set the world alight. The 24-year-old is averaging 8.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.0 minutes per game for his rookie season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
AJ Green (shoulder) is considered questionable for Thursday's Eastern Conference showdown against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with a shoulder issue and may be absent for a second consecutive game. Green was only a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, which doesn't bode well for his chances to play against Boston. Green has taken a big leap this season, averaging a career-high 11.3 points with 48.5 percent shooting from downtown. He has been a starter in all 24 appearances. With Green unavailable,
Kyle Kuzma joined the first unit on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds, and one steal. Kuzma will have additional fantasy value again on Thursday if Green can't return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Dennis Schroder (hip) has been tagged as doubtful on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, indicating that he is expected to remain out for a seventh consecutive contest. The German star is working his way back from a right hip flexor strain.
Zach LaVine (thumb) has already been ruled out for Thursday, while
Domantas Sabonis (knee) remains unavailable, meaning
Russell Westbrook,
DeMar DeRozan, and
Keegan Murray will do the heavy lifting offensively. Meanwhile, players like
Malik Monk and
Nique Clifford may see more playing time due to the holes in the Kings' lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (thumb) won't take the court on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. He has been ruled out due to right thumb soreness. LaVine has had a very inconsistent campaign and went from a 42-point effort to a 16-point outing in his last appearance against the Indiana Pacers. His departure from the lineup creates additional playing opportunities for
Malik Monk,
Keon Ellis, and
Nique Clifford. On Thursday, the trio may also benefit from the absence of
Dennis Schroder (hip), who is listed as questionable on the injury report.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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