November 23, 2025
Houston Rockets forward
Kevin Durant (personal) won't play on Monday in Phoenix or Wednesday in Golden State. The 37-year-old has had a down season, averaging 25.6 points, his fewest since his rookie campaign. He's dealing with a family matter, so fantasy managers will need to take the wait-and-see approach regarding his availability for Sunday's game in Utah. While Durant is off the floor,
Ausar Thompson,
Alperen Sengun, and
Jabari Smith Jr. are the favorites to benefit the most offensively. However,
Reed Sheppard, who had a team-high 27 points in Friday's three-point NBA Cup loss to the Denver Nuggets, could be entering the most productive stretch of his career.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
November 23, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (rest) won't play on Sunday night versus the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran had a fantastic showing in Saturday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with a game-high 30 points with seven rebounds and three blocks. The Hawks may not have
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle), who is currently questionable after missing the meeting with the Pelicans. If Okongwu is back, he's an automatic starting option for fantasy managers. However, if he remains out,
Mouhamed Gueye, averaging 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.0 steals, and 54.5% shooting in two starts this season, is worth streaming in all fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is off the injury report and will suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 34-year-old had played well before going down with an ankle injury, averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 steals while shooting 40.0% from behind the arc. He'll likely see limited action in his first contest back from a 10-game layoff. However, Leonard can be plugged back into the starting lineup for fantasy managers, regardless of format. With that said, his return should mean less minutes and scoring opportunities for
John Collins,
Kris Dunn, and
Kobe Sanders, with at least one of them in line to head back to the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets forward
Brandon Miller (shoulder, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Hawks. The 23-year-old returned for Saturday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers after sitting on the shelf for nearly a month because of a left shoulder injury. He finished that one with 21 points, although he shot 8-for-18 from the field and 2-for-10 from behind the arc. Miller will likely be back on the floor for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. However, with
LaMelo Ball (ankle, injury management) also out,
Collin Sexton and
Tre Mann (ankle), who is probable, will presumably find themselves in the starting lineup, significantly increasing their fantasy ceilings.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (right ankle, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Atlanta Hawks. He had 18 points and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it appears Ball isn't back to form after missing five-straight contests, considering he logged only 25 minutes and shot a rough 1-for-7 from behind the arc. Assuming the 24-year-old stays healthy, he'll likely get on track at some point moving ahead, although fantasy managers will need to remain patient. With
Brandon Miller (left shoulder, injury management) out as well, and
Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) listed as questionable,
Miles Bridges and
Kon Knueppel are both in line to see additional scoring opportunities. That should also apply to
Collin Sexton, who will presumably enter the starting lineup to run the point, and
Tre Mann (left ankle), who is probable.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (left knee, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Celtics. He had a quality showing in Saturday's 133-121 win over the New York Knicks, finishing with 26 points in 32 minutes of action. However, as has been the norm throughout the 2025 campaign, Suggs won't suit up for one of the back-to-back contests.
Paolo Banchero (groin) remains out, and
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is questionable, meaning
Franz Wagner and
Desmond Bane should continue to handle most of the scoring opportunities.
Tristan da Silva and
Anthony Black should also see expanded roles and can be viewed as risky, high-upside streaming options for those participating in deep-league setups, with
Goga Bitadze in line for even more work if Carter isn't available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will sit Sunday against the Clippers for left knee injury management, extending a rest pattern that has kept him in and out of the rotation. Ball has produced 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 23.3 minutes, with 1.2 steals over his last five games, but his 32.5 percent shooting and ongoing maintenance make him difficult to trust in standard formats. With Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) both out,
Jaylon Tyson and
Tyrese Proctor should see additional ballhandling work behind
Darius Garland, while
Donovan Mitchell remains the primary creator. Ball stays in the mix as an assists-and-steals streamer, though managers should anticipate continued volatility tied to his rest schedule.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will remain out Sunday in Oklahoma City, marking his third straight absence. Sharpe was averaging 22.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes before the strain, and the Blazers have replaced his usage with a mix of
Deni Avdija and former Arizona standout
Caleb Love. Love just logged 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Avdija produced 26 points and 13 assists. Managers should hold Sharpe in leagues with an IR slot, as his scoring and steal output remain valuable, while Love offers short-term stability for managers needing immediate guard production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss at least 1-2 weeks with a right calf strain, extending an absence that has already reached four games. The veteran was producing 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes on 44.6 percent shooting before the setback. His absence forces Portland to lean heavily on
Deni Avdija for initiation, while
Caleb Love gains the clearest path to minutes and shot volume.
Sidy Cissoko also becomes a deeper-league consideration with multiple starters sidelined. Holiday remains a firm hold in all competitive formats, but shallow-league managers may need to evaluate IL constraints until he is cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against OKC due to a left ankle sprain, and fellow big man
Robert Williams III (knee) is also questionable, leaving Portland's frontcourt in a precarious spot. Clingan has averaged 14.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over his past five games, highlighted by a 22-point, 10-rebound performance in his last outing. If both centers sit, the team will be forced into expanded minutes for
Yang Hansen and
Duop Reath, who become deep-league streamers for rebounds and blocks.
Deni Avdija and
Jerami Grant would see heavier usage as well, with Portland likely leaning smaller in competitive minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) will remain sidelined Sunday against the Clippers due to a right third finger strain, marking his second straight absence. Allen has been strong across 14 games, averaging 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 26.0 minutes while shooting 57.7 percent. He remains a steady category anchor, especially for rebounds, field goal percentage, and low turnovers. His ongoing absence forces Cleveland into more small-ball looks with
Evan Mobley at the five, which boosts Mobley's rebounding and block potential.
Dean Wade and
Larry Nance Jr. should also see elevated frontcourt minutes, giving each deep-league streaming appeal until Allen returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) is out Sunday against Brooklyn as the Raptors continue to manage his back issue. The veteran big has been highly efficient this season, averaging 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 25.5 minutes on 73.7 percent shooting. He anchors rebounds and field goal percentage, yet his overall ceiling stays modest in standard category formats. His absence pushes Toronto toward more small-ball lineups and creates short-term streaming value.
Sandro Mamukelashvili, who delivered 23 points and seven boards in the last outing, becomes a deep-league option, while
Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) could absorb frontcourt minutes if cleared.
Scottie Barnes and
Brandon Ingram should see slight usage bumps around the interior.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Miami, marking his first potential absence after starting all 15 games. The rookie guard has played heavy minutes and produced 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists with 2.0 threes on 40.7 percent from the field. His workload suggests elevated risk for a short-term setback, so managers should be ready with contingency plans. If he sits, expect
Tyrese Maxey to carry even more offensive responsibility, while
Paul George absorbs extra usage in the halfcourt.
Quentin Grimes becomes the top streaming option, offering steady minutes with modest help in threes, assists, and steals.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will sit again Sunday against Miami as the team continues to manage his early-season knee issues. The former MVP has still produced 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 23.3 minutes, but recurring absences make him a headache in head-to-head formats. He remains an automatic hold given his per-game ceiling, yet managers should build in insurance for rest days.
Andre Drummond profiles as a short-term streamer for rebounds, field goal percentage, and blocks whenever Embiid sits, while
Tyrese Maxey and
Paul George gain usage and scoring volume.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Andrew Wiggins (hip) will miss Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia after sitting out the win in Chicago. The veteran wing was averaging 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 33.1 minutes on 48.1 percent shooting before the injury, with his last five games sitting at 15.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. His absence removes a steady scoring and defensive piece from Miami's starting unit, opening additional minutes for
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Simone Fontecchio on the wing. Managers in standard formats should hold Wiggins given his workload and production, while deeper leagues can treat Jaquez as a temporary streaming option until the former No. 1 pick returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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