December 24, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (face) will be ready for a rematch against
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day. The big man made an early exit on Tuesday against the Spurs after suffering a facial injury. It seems Holmgren's injury was minor, as he is not listed on the team's injury report for Thursday's game. While Holmgren was quiet against San Antonio on Tuesday, he has posted decent numbers this month, averaging 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 24, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will be active on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball has struggled with scoring this season, averaging 5.6 points on 30.5 percent shooting. Across 23.9 minutes per game, he has also notched 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals. On Thursday, Ball will probably have his usual workload, but he isn't expected to make a big impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 24, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) is listed as questionable for a Christmas meeting with the New York Knicks on Thursday. Mobley suffered a left calf strain on Dec. 12 and was ruled out for 2-4 weeks. Yet, it looks like he might return from injury sooner than expected.
Dean Wade's fantasy stock would take a significant hit with Mobley's return. Wade has started in each of the last five games, averaging 5.4 rebounds and scoring double-digit points three times.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 24, 2025
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day. He skipped Tuesday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore left ankle. Anunoby had a big performance in this season's first meeting with the Cavaliers, notching 24 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals. Recently, he has dealt with some efficiency issues, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in December. With
Jalen Brunson (ankle) also back for the Knicks on Thursday,
Mitchell Robinson and
Tyler Kolek will be relegated to the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 24, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is not on the injury report for Thursday's Christmas clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks star didn't play in Tuesday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an ankle problem. Brunson missed only his third game of the season. After he dropped 47 points in his last outing, Brunson will be expected to put on a show for the Madison Square Garden crowd on Thursday. He has had a strong month, averaging 30.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 24, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Cam Whitmore (shoulder) will be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Whitmore recently dropped out of the lineup due to a shoulder issue, and now we know why. The 21-year-old is playing his first season in Washington after being traded by the Houston Rockets in the offseason. He has averaged 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game across 21 outings. Prior to his exit from the lineup, Whitmore had fallen out of the rotation, so his absence won't have an impact in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 24, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Corey Kispert (hamstring) was limited to 13 minutes in Tuesday's 126-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He couldn't finish the contest due to left hamstring tightness. This was Kispert's first appearance since sustaining a fractured thumb in late November. He notched nine points on 3-for-8 shooting and had three assists. While the injury doesn't appear to be serious, Kispert may have to take some more time off.
Justin Champagnie and
Tre Johnson could then get more work off the bench, especially if
Bub Carrington (foot) also has to exit the lineup. He missed the final few minutes on Tuesday due to foot soreness.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Wizards
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) left Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns early due to left ankle soreness, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. The big man logged only five minutes off the bench, scoring two points and grabbing one rebound. Hayes was back in the second unit due to
Deandre Ayton's return to the lineup. Ayton collected a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double on Tuesday while snagging three steals. If Hayes misses time,
Maxi Kleber is likely to receive more opportunities to play, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Khobi Price
December 24, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Gary Trent Jr. (calf) played only five minutes in Tuesday's 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers. He sustained a left calf contusion late in the first quarter.
Ryan Rollins and
Gary Harris shared Trent Jr.'s minutes on the night, with the former finishing as Milwaukee's second-highest scorer. Rollins posted 23 points on 10-for-15 shooting. Harris contributed only five points and should be ignored by fantasy managers even if Trent Jr. faces a spell on the sidelines.
--Taavi PailkSource: Milwaukee Bucks
December 24, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (leg) was injured during Tuesday's tilt against the Atlanta Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He appeared to injure his leg when he stepped on Hawks forward
Asa Newell's foot and was subbed out with 6:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Buzelis went straight to the locker room. Buzelis soon returned to the bench but didn't re-enter the contest. The Chicago native finished a 126-123 victory with 15 points, two rebounds, and two blocks in 18 minutes.
Patrick Williams, who saw only six minutes of action on Tuesday, may receive the largest bump in playing time if Buzelis has to exit the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Lauren L. Williams
December 24, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (calf) missed the second half of Tuesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Murray had two points and two blocks in 20 minutes during the first half of action but didn't return for the second due to a right calf injury. Rookies
Nique Clifford and
Dylan Cardwell helped to fill the void in the rotation, with Clifford starting the second half. Both may see increased playing time going forward if Murray is forced to miss time, especially with
Zach LaVine (ankle) out for at least another week. The Kings will return to action this weekend with a back-to-back set.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sacramento Kings
December 24, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (knee) will undergo an MRI after injuring his right knee in Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He was hurt early in the fourth quarter, with the team announcing that Johnson had sustained a right knee sprain. The 29-year-old is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes during his first year in Denver.
Bruce Brown and
Tim Hardaway Jr., who posted a second consecutive 20-point game on Tuesday, will likely see increased minutes if Johnson has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 24, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (face) made an early exit against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports. He was hit in the face by teammate
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and missed the final 4:43 of a 130-110 loss. The defending champions were already down by 20 at that point, so Holmgren's exit could have been for precautionary reasons. However, we won't know for sure until the team provides an update on him. The Thunder return to action on Christmas Day with a rematch against the Spurs.
--Taavi PailkSource: Justin Martinez
December 23, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (knee) will be active on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Due to his knee problem, Detroit has regularly listed LeVert on the injury report this season, but he has missed only three games since the start of November. Sadly, the 10-year veteran is averaging under 10 points per game for the first time since his rookie campaign, and his recent performances have been especially disappointing. LeVert has failed to make a field goal in back-to-back games, totaling just two points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Ron Holland II (knee) won't be available against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out. A left knee sprain will keep Holland II sidelined for a second consecutive game.
Javonte Green saw increased minutes in Monday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers and will likely continue to carry a heavier workload until Holland II is back. Unfortunately, Green has not been a dependable fantasy option when coming off the bench and should not be considered by managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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