November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Trendon Watford (adductor) will not return to Tuesday's NBA Cup clash with the Orlando Magic. With Philly down
Joel Embiid (knee),
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee),
Paul George (ankle) and
VJ Edgecombe (calf), Watford was in line for extra action. Unfortunately, he suffered a left adductor strain near the end of the first half, requiring assistance off the floor. Watford would go on to finish with eight points and one rebound in 11 minutes. While it's far too early to speculate, it appears there's a good chance he'll miss extended time, starting with Friday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets, his former team. Fantasy managers could see more minutes from
Justin Edwards and
Jared McCain, although their stock will fall once George, Edgecombe, Embiid, or Oubre are back in the lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: John Clark
November 25, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Corey Kispert (thumb) exited Tuesday's NBA Cup win over the Atlanta Hawks. He did not return. The 26-year-old was well on his way to having his best game of the 2025 campaign before a right thumb injury ended his night after 24 minutes. He'd go on to finish with 19 points, three steals, and one block while shooting 4-for-8 from behind the three-point line. Kispert will presumably undergo further testing heading into Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. If he ends up missing time,
Justin Champagnie and
Cam Whitmore could see more work, with one potentially entering the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Bryson Akins
November 25, 2025
Washington Wizards forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (hip) won't play on Tuesday versus the Hawks, marking his third-straight absence. The former Duke Blue Devil has averaged only 7.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per contest this season, so there aren't very many fantasy managers awaiting his return. While there might be streaming opportunities down the line if
Alexandre Sarr misses time, Bagley currently isn't worth rostering in most fantasy setups. With that said, his absence will still open the door for more minutes from
Tristan Vukcevic, who is coming off a 12-point, eight-rebound, two-block, two-steal showing in Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Luke Kennard (hip) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup clash with the Washington Wizards after missing Sunday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old has seen steady minutes for Atlanta this season (22.1 minutes per contest). He is also averaging 8.1 points and 44.2% shooting from behind the arc. However, despite a consistent role, Kennard is streaky on the offensive end, posting double-digit scoring in four of his nine appearances in November, giving him little fantasy upside outside of his efficiency from deep.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports that Toronto Raptors forward
RJ Barrett (knee) won't play on Wednesday against Indiana. The former Knick sprained his left knee in Sunday's victory over the Brooklyn Nets and will miss his second straight game tomorrow evening. While Barrett is sidelined,
Gradey Dick and
Jamal Shead may benefit the most from extra playing time. However, both are risky fantasy picks since
Brandon Ingram,
Scottie Barnes, and
Immanuel Quickley will likely absorb most of the available minutes during Barrett's absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Esfandiar Baraheni
November 25, 2025
New York Knicks guard/forward
Landry Shamet (shoulder) will miss Wednesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Shament will be out for the second game due to a sprained right shoulder. The 28-year-old has averaged 9.2 points with 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five outings while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from beyond the arc. His extended absence will likely continue to lead to
Miles McBride and
Jordan Clarkson seeing extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Jovic has missed four straight games due to a hip impingement.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip),
Andrew Wiggins (hip), and
Dru Smith (hip) are also considered questionable for tomorrow evening's contest.
Simone Fontecchio and
Pelle Larsson both carry marginal fantasy value, but with extra minutes, they could offer solid fantasy production on Wednesday night if Jovic is unable to suit up.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Anthony Chiang
November 25, 2025
According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Due to a left hip contusion, the 33-year-old sharpshooter is at risk of missing his third consecutive contest. With
Bradley Beal (hip) sidelined for the rest of the season, Bogdanovic has had a much larger role in the Clippers' rotation lately, averaging 25.7 minutes per contest. If he is unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect rookie
Kobe Sanders to take on extra minutes this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Law Murray
November 25, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (foot) will be questionable for Wednesday night's matchup against the Rockets, according to coach Steve Kerr. Green has missed two of the last three games and is currently working through a right mid-foot sprain. After he practiced on Tuesday, Kerr said Green is "definitely trending upward," which suggests he has a good chance to return to action on Wednesday. In his 16 games, he's averaging 8.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 28.7 minutes per game. His return would likely push
Quinten Post back to the bench.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Sam Gordon
November 25, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (ankle) was added to the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers as questionable with ankle soreness. Bitadze has played 16.8 minutes per game off the bench in his 17 games this season, chipping in 6.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. If he's out on Tuesday,
Orlando Robinson and
Jonathan Isaac would likely handle the backup center role behind
Wendell Carter Jr.--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (foot) will miss at least the next three games, since he is currently being evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his right foot. He will not be available for the team's three-game road trip against the Lakers, Clippers, and Nuggets, and a further timeline will then be given for his return. Lively has played four of the Mavs' last seven games but just seven of their 19 games this season. When available, he has averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 16.4 minutes. per game. While he's out,
Daniel Gafford is expected to continue to start for the Mavs, while
Dwight Powell and rookie
Moussa Cisse will get playing time off the bench.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Mavs PR
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (ankle) was downgraded to out after initially being listed as probable on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The 35-year-old has only played three games all season, averaging just 22.0 minutes per game and chipping in 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. George played three of the last four games, but he'll be out on Tuesday, leaving more work for
Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt and
Dominick Barlow,
Trendon Watford, and
Justin Edwards on the wing.
Joel Embiid (knee) will also still be out, so Philly will once again be without its two stars as they host Orlando.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (shoulder) was listed as probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic, but he was upgraded to available after shootaround. Maxey sustained a shoulder issue on Sunday against Miami, but it won't keep him off the floor on Tuesday. Without some of his big-name teammates for most of the year, Maxey has posted big numbers with 33.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.6 steals. Last Thursday, Maxey went off for 54 points against the Bucks and has at least 24 points in five straight games, averaging 35 points per contest over that stretch.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Tuesday's home game against the Orlando Magic. He will be missing an eighth straight game with a knee issue, but he does appear to be nearing a return, and his next opportunity to get back on the floor will be Friday in Brooklyn against the Nets. With Embiid out,
Andre Drummond will likely continue to start in his place. He has posted a double-double in seven of his last nine games, while averaging 11.2 points and 13.2 rebounds over that span. As a reserve, Drummond has averaged 16.6 minutes per game and hasn't been productive enough most nights to satisfy fantasy managers. Without Embiid, though, Drummond should remain fantasy relevant for at least Tuesday night.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 25, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Tre Johnson (hip) has been ruled out indefinitely after re-aggravating a lingering injury from his college days, and the team has yet to set a timetable for his return. Johnson averaged 11.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.2 blocks over his last five outings while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. The injury shift pushes more minutes to
Bub Carrington,
Corey Kispert, and
Bilal Coulibaly, giving Carrington some streaming appeal for assists and Kispert value for three-pointers.
--Brian DailisanSource: Josh Robbins
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