December 15, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss at least the next two weeks while he undergoes further evaluation, and his prior POTS diagnosis introduces added durability risk for fantasy managers.
Onyeka Okongwu remains a must-start after posting 20 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks in 36 minutes. Over his last five, Okongwu is averaging 15.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.8 blocks.
Jalen Johnson continues to shoulder frontcourt creation responsibilities, while
Mouhamed Gueye gains steadier rotation minutes but remains a fringe option best reserved for deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
December 14, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (illness) will play on Sunday against the Warriors. The 28-year-old will return from a two-game stint on the shelf. He would have been in line to start had
Donovan Clingan (leg) been ruled out. However, Clingan is available, so Williams isn't the best fantasy option in any format, especially versus Golden State, a team that has been solid on the defensive end during the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (leg) will return from a three-game stint on the shelf for Sunday's meeting with Golden State. The 21-year-old has averaged a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double this season while amassing 1.4 blocks per contest. His shooting numbers aren't the best (48.2% from the field and 24.1% from deep). However, Clingan has at least been a reliable fantasy contributor in a few statistical categories, offsetting his subpar shooting percentages. With
Robert Williams III (illness) and
Yang Hansen (face) also available, the Blazers will once again have depth at the five position. With that said, all three might have issues surpassing their usual fantasy projections versus a Warriors team that has been sound defensively throughout the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Sunday against Atlanta. The 31-year-old is coming off his best game of the 2025 campaign, amassing 39 points and nine boards in Friday's win over Indiana. With
Tyrese Maxey (illness) sidelined again, Embiid could be in line for another quality outing versus a Hawks team that won't have
Kristaps Porzingis (illness).
--Dennis ClausenSource: Tony Jones
December 14, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Sunday against Sacramento. Edwards continues to battle foot soreness and will now miss his second-straight game. Interestingly enough, he'll also miss his sixth game of the 2025 campaign, tying his mark from his previous two seasons combined. The Timberwolves won't be on the court again until Wednesday's matchup versus the Memphis Grizzlies, so fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting an update. Without him,
Bones Hyland (knee), who is available, could work his way back into the starting lineup, although
Naz Reid,
Julius Randle,
Rudy Gobert, and
Donte DiVincenzo should split most of the surplus shot attempts caused by Edwards' absence.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the 76ers. He popped up on the injury report because of a sprained right ankle, although the issue won't be enough to cause his first absence of the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old is easily having the best season of his career, averaging 20.7 points while shooting 39.1% from behind the arc. With
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out again, Alexander-Walker should continue to benefit on the scoring end, even with a difficult contest up ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Hawks, his second-straight absence. He's under the weather, so his next chance to suit up will be on Friday night versus the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. With
Joel Embiid (knee) questionable, Philly may need to rely more on
Paul George and
VJ Edgecombe to handle most of the work offensively.
Quentin Grimes, coming off a 10-point, nine-rebound, one-block, one-steal outing in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers, will presumably remain in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta. Fantasy managers are used to seeing his name on the injury report. However, with
Tyrese Maxey (illness) doubtful, more attention is on Embiid's availability after he had 39 points in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. If he ends up getting ruled out (along with Maxey), that should mean extra scoring opportunities for
Paul George and
VJ Edgecombe, at the very least. As far as the middle is concerned,
Andre Drummond, averaging 10.1 points and 11.8 rebounds in 11 starts this season, remains the favorite to replace Embiid in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) is expected to play in Sunday's meeting with the Hornets after missing the last six games. His return can't come soon enough, with
Evan Mobley (calf) anticipated to miss 2-4 weeks. While Allen hasn't been as productive on the scoring end, averaging 14.3 points, that may change with Mobley sidelined. Of course, that's assuming Allen is cleared to suit up. If he ends up suffering a setback,
Thomas Bryant should enter the starting lineup, which would likely result in a double-double upside.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Collin Sexton (quadriceps) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland, marking his fourth-straight absence. With
LaMelo Ball (ankle) and
Tre Mann (knee) also on the shelf, there will be extra minutes up for grabs, which Sexton likely would have absorbed. However, with Sexton sidelined as well,
KJ Simpson may get another start. The 23-year-old has averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season. While that won't make him a practical option in some fantasy formats, he should draw more interest from DFS participants for value reasons despite a challenging game on tap.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against Indiana, marking his third-straight absence because of a right knee contusion. The 34-year-old is nowhere near as productive as he once was, averaging 10.4 points, the second-lowest mark of his career, adding 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. His next chance to get back on the floor will be Thursday versus the San Antonio Spurs, so perhaps the extra few days off will give him the time needed to recover.
Justin Champagnie, amassing 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in six starts this season, should continue to fill the void in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (adductor) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. It's unknown how much longer the 20-year-old will be sidelined by the right adductor strain. However, while Sarr remains on the shelf,
Marvin Bagley III should continue to take his place in the rotation. The former Duke Blue Devil has made the most of his six appearances in the starting lineup throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 50.0% from behind the arc, giving him more than enough upside for fantasy managers looking to fill the void caused by Sarr's absence. Bagley's ceiling will be even higher on Sunday against a Pacers team that has struggled defending opposing bigs this season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans, putting him on track to miss a second straight contest. He's a stash in standard leagues, but managers in weekly formats should sit him if they cannot afford a zero. If Dosunmu is ruled out,
Tre Jones is the safer short-term streamer for assists and steals, while
Dalen Terry profiles as a deeper-league minutes option.
Kevin Huerter's (adductor) status can swing the bench hierarchy, and
Coby White's workload could rise.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Atlanta. If he sits again,
Quentin Grimes should remain in the starting lineup and hold streaming value for threes with a chance at secondary playmaking after posting 10 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 39 minutes Friday.
VJ Edgecombe stays locked into a heavy run and just went for 22 points and five assists.
Jared McCain can see a small bump off the bench, too.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against Cleveland, extending his absence to three straight contests with a left ankle bone bruise. Ball remains a firm hold, but Charlotte's short-handed backcourt continues to reshape the rotation. With
Collin Sexton (quadriceps) and
Tre Mann (knee) also sidelined,
KJ Simpson has averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.3 steals over his last three while pushing 27.5 minutes, making him a deeper-league option. Rookie
Sion James has also picked up consistent minutes, but the fantasy ceiling stays limited outside of scoring bursts.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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