December 30, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. He's been battling a quadriceps contusion, keeping him off the floor for Monday's loss to OKC.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker entered the starting lineup, finishing with a team-high 30 points, adding five assists, four rebounds, and two steals. He also shot 6-for-14 from behind the arc. If Young misses another contest, Alexander-Walker is a must-start, even with
Jalen Johnson (illness) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) back on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. He missed the last 10 contests because of an illness, so he'll probably be limited from a workload standpoint in his first appearance after the lengthy layoff. However, Porzingis' presence will presumably send
Onyeka Okongwu back to the bench. Although Okongwu will still hold a role in the rotation, his fantasy stock won't be nearly as favorable as a reserve, especially with a challenging matchup versus a potent Timberwolves defense.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (illness) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Wednesday's game versus Minnesota. He wasn't feeling well, forcing him to miss Monday's loss to OKC, his first absence in nearly a month.
Vit Krejci got the start in that one, finishing with 18 points, two assists, and one rebound while shooting 4-for-10 from behind the arc. While Krejci might still see additional work if
Trae Young (quadriceps) can't suit up, his fantasy ceiling is considerably lower coming off the bench, even more so with
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also in line to return. As far as Johnson is concerned, he should be more productive if Young isn't available, although he may have trouble surpassing his usual statistical expectations against a sound Timberwolves defense.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't play Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring injury that he sustained during Monday's matchup with Minnesota.
Coby White (calf) will also miss tomorrow night's tilt, leaving the team without its starting backcourt. Without Giddey and White,
Tre Jones will likely slide in as the primary ball-handler, while
Kevin Huerter and
Ayo Dosunmu will also take on extra backcourt minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) won't suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. He's dealing with tightness in his right calf. White's injury occurred in the first quarter during Monday's loss to the Timberwolves. In 16 games this season, the 25-year-old is averaging 19.2 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds across 28.1 minutes per contest.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will also sit out, leaving
Kevin Huerter,
Tre Jones, and
Ayo Dosunmu with a heavy workload for Wednesday's clash.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Jock Landale (calf) is available for Tuesday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was out of action for two straight games due to a right calf strain. Across 30 games this season, the 30-year-old big man is averaging 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per contest. With Landale back tonight,
Christian Koloko will likely see fewer minutes on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Grizzlies PR
December 30, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Embiid missed Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a sprained right ankle. He is averaging 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks across 30.0 minutes per game in six December games. With the star big man back in the mix this evening,
Andre Drummond will return to his backup center role.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) is set to suit up for Tuesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. The 22-year-old has been feeling under the weather but has been cleared to play. George is averaging a career-high 24.2 points and 6.8 assists across 31 games this season. He provides plenty of fantasy value for this evening's contest as he has finished with at least 20 points in his last eight appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Utah Jazz
December 30, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Corey Kispert (hamstring) will not be ready to return when the Wizards take on the Bucks on Wednesday. It has been a rough few months for Kispert, who missed 10 games with a thumb injury and then played only 13 minutes before leaving with hamstring tightness in his first game back. This will be his fourth straight game sidelined with his new injury, but the 26-year-old remains day-to-day. While he's out,
Justin Champagnie and
Tre Johnson should continue to get more minutes and usage, especially on Wednesday, when
Kyshawn George (hip) is also out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (hip) will miss a third straight game while dealing with a hip flexor injury when his team visits the Bucks on New Year's Eve. George is averaging 15.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per game in 31.9 minutes per game in his second season in the NBA. Without him on Wednesday,
Khris Middleton and
Tre Johnson will likely get more work against Milwaukee, and Johnson has been surging lately and is coming off 24 points on Monday against the Suns. For as long as George is out, Johnson will be an intriguing streamer and DFS option for Washington, since he can be such an effective scorer when given minutes.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, making it six straight games the versatile contributor has missed with this lingering left knee injury. Since
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is also out, there will be even more time available on the wings for
Cedric Coward and
Jaylen Wells, as the Grizzlies look to fill in for KCP and Williams. The next chance for Williams to get back on the floor will be Friday against the Lakers.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Caris LeVert (knee) was downgraded from doubtful to out on Tuesday afternoon before his team faces the Lakers in Los Angeles. He sustained the injury on Sunday in the third quarter against the Clippers. At this point, it's just being described as "soreness," so it may not be a long-term issue. On Tuesday, though, without LeVert in the second unit, both
Jaden Ivey and
Javonte Green will likely get more playing time. Levert's next chance to return will be Thursday against Miami.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (calf) was originally questionable but was upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Clippers. He was expected to miss a week when the injury was initially announced last Friday, but he's ahead of schedule and will be back on the floor this Tuesday. Murray is averaging 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.5 steals in 37.1 minutes per game in his 15 games this season. His return will likely push
Keon Ellis back to the bench, but it's a big upgrade for the Kings' offense as a whole. Like the Kings, get Murray back into your lineups for Tuesday's game, and be excited that he was able to recover ahead of schedule.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic seems to have avoided major injury, but he will still be out for at least a month. After leaving Monday's game against Miami, Jokic was diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee. While he will miss at least four weeks, tests show that his knee ligaments are intact. Jokic will be the fourth Nuggets' starter sidelined, since
Christian Braun (ankle),
Aaron Gordon (hamstring), and
Cameron Johnson (knee) are already dealing with injury. Jokic could return towards the end of January or early in February before the All-Star break, although it depends on how his recovery progresses.
Jonas Valanciunas will be the primary replacement for Jokic, and the veteran should be a solid contributor for as long as Jokic is out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
December 30, 2025
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) won't play on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. The veteran will be rested for a second straight game.
Kyle Filipowski,
Taylor Hendricks, and
Cody Williams have more fantasy appeal with Love out of the lineup. Of the three players, Filipowski has had the most success on the court this season, though his recent performances have been underwhelming. In Saturday's win over the San Antonio Spurs, Filipowski had six points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in 22 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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