November 2, 2025
Milwakee Bucks guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will miss at least the next four weeks. The 2019 No. 30 overall pick suffered an ankle injury on opening night in the win over the Washington Wizards. Although he was nearing a return, he sustained a meniscus injury in his right knee during a recent on-court session and will now undergo "a minor orthopedic procedure." Porter was projected to see a surge in fantasy production as the team's starting point guard. However, with
Ryan Rollins averaging 18.2 points and 5.5 assists, Porter may not be a lock to re-enter the starting lineup upon his return. With that said, the 25-year-old should still be stashed in all fantasy formats while he's on the shelf.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jamal Collier
November 2, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's rematch against the Knicks. These clubs met on Halloween night, with Dosunmu finishing with 22 points in 29 minutes from off the bench. Unfortunately, a left quad contusion will keep him out on Sunday, although it remains to been seen if he'll be back on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. As far as Sunday's contest is concerned,
Kevin Huerter should see more action.
Dalen Terry and
Noa Essengue may also get more work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 2, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (shoulder) didn't travel with the team for the upcoming four-game road trip. He's already been ruled out for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. However, the latest update presumably means he may also miss the next three contests while undergoing additional testing on the preexisting shoulder issue. The 24-year-old is having a fantastic season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks. He's also shot 75.0% from behind the arc. In the meantime,
Jusuf Nurkic, averaging 7.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals during the first five games of the 2025 campaign, should be in line for an uptick in production. Nurkic has already been named a starter for Sunday's game, so his value will continue to increase if that trend continues for upcoming road games against Boston, Detroit, and Minnesota.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Utah Jazz
November 2, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic will start in Sunday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets, his former team.
Walker Kessler (shoulder) isn't available for this one. However, it appears there's a good chance Kessler may miss more time beyond Sunday's contest. As a result, Nurkic, averaging 7.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in five appearances during the 2025 campaign, should see a noticeable bump from a statistical standpoint. Fantasy managers in all formats may get good production out of the 31-year-old while Kessler is out of commission, giving him upside for those in need of a streaming option for at least the next few games.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Andy Larsen
November 2, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. He was listed as questionable due to personal reasons. However, the rookie will be on the floor versus a Jazz team that won't have
Walker Kessler (shoulder). Kalkbrenner has had a decent inaugural campaign thus far, averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks.
LaMelo Ball (ankle) will get the night off, meaning Kalkbrenner may see more scoring opportunities.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets
November 2, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus the Utah Jazz. He was listed as doubtful earlier on Sunday because of right ankle impingement, so the latest update isn't surprising. However, assuming he's not dealing with anything serious and only taking the night off to rest, he should be back for Tuesday's game in New Orleans.
Miles Bridges and
Collin Sexton have the best chance of getting most of the additional scoring opportunities.
Sion James,
Kon Knueppel, and
Tre Mann should also be more involved.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
November 2, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Utah Jazz. He's carrying the designation because of right ankle impingement. However, he logged 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, so he's likely taking the game off to rest before returning on Tuesday in New Orleans. Without Ball in the lineup,
Collin Sexton and
Miles Bridges are the favorites to see more scoring opportunities.
Sion James, averaging eight points, four boards, and one steal in one start this season, may move into the starting lineup, giving him some streaming value in deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
November 2, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Kevon Looney (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former Warrior suffered a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain during the preseason and hasn't played in any of the Pels' five games to begin the year. While there's still a chance he won't be out there on Sunday versus the champs, the questionable tag is at least a step in a positive direction. Looney signed a two-year, $16 million deal with New Orleans in the offseason after spending a decade in Golden State. In 599 regular-season contests, he averaged 5.0 points and 5.7 rebounds. With that said, it's unknown how much action Looney will see if he receives the green light to play. However, even if he's ready for a full workload,
Yves Missi, averaging 8.9 points, 6.8 boards, and 1.0 blocks this season, should continue handling the most minutes at the five.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Sunday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Austrian giant is managing a back injury that already caused him trouble during the preseason.
Collin Murray-Boyles has taken on an increased role recently, starting in back-to-back games. However, his contribution has been limited, as the rookie has averaged 9.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in those two starts.
Sandro Mamukelashvili must also do more until Poeltl is ready to return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (shoulder) has been listed as out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Jazz begin a back-to-back on Sunday, and it looks like the team wants to give Kessler some time off to manage a shoulder injury, which has bothered him since preseason. Kessler's absence will provide an opportunity for
Jusuf Nurkic to join the starting lineup. Coming off the bench, Nurkic has posted 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game with the Jazz this season. As a starter, he will certainly be a double-double threat.
Kyle Filipowski and
Taylor Hendricks could also see more time on the court on Sunday without Kessler.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Robinson made his season debut on Friday night against Chicago, logging 20 minutes as a starter, but he may come out of the lineup again on Sunday. On Friday, Robinson finished his first appearance of the season with four points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. The big man continues to manage a left ankle injury, and it seems likely that Robinson will skip at least one game during the Knicks' upcoming back-to-back set. In Robinson's absence,
Ariel Hukporti could make another start, but he isn't somebody fantasy managers should pay attention to.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (groin) will remain out for Sunday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Since Brooks' exit from the lineup,
Royce O'Neale has delivered a series of strong performances in a starting role and should remain on fantasy radars for Sunday night.
Ryan Dunn's playing time has also increased, and he'll carry positive momentum into Sunday's matchup after recording his first double-double of the season in Friday's win over the Utah Jazz.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for a meeting with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Green reportedly took part in some five-on-five work ahead of Saturday's practice, but he still won't be available for his season debut on Sunday. This means that
Grayson Allen will continue to have extra fantasy value. He's been in fine early-season form, averaging 16.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Clipper strained his right groin earlier this week and is unlikely to play against the Lakers, having missed Saturday's practice. If Powell remains unavailable,
Pelle Larsson is likely to get another start, while
Jaime Jaquez Jr. should continue to have a larger role off the bench. Larsson performed well in his first start of the season but struggled last time out against the San Antonio Spurs, providing only five points in 26 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Jeremy Sochan (wrist) will not make his season debut in Sunday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. Sochan is continuing to rehab a left wrist sprain. The Spurs frontcourt will also remain without
Luke Kornet (ankle) and
Kelly Olynyk (heel) on Sunday, meaning
Victor Wembanyama must be ready for another busy night at the office.
Bismack Biyombo will continue to provide cover at the center position off the bench, while the injuries have increased
Keldon Johnson's playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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