November 3, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Monday after officially being ruled out due to a left shoulder strain. The fourth-year combo guard hasn't been able to play since the season opener, while the Pacers suffer injury after injury. Their guard depth is down to the bottom of their barrel, so both fantasy managers in deep leagues and DFS managers can find some value here and there for streaming purposes.
Quenton Jackson had a big double-double in their last game on Saturday, while
Jarace Walker has also played very well in extended minutes.
RayJ Dennis (questionable - back) has received some more time, while
Johnny Furphy also got 23 minutes. Jackson and Walker are the top two for streaming priority, but Dennis and Furphy could provide some guard stats in a pinch, too.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 3, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out on Monday and still won't make his season debut after a hamstring injury during preseason. The veteran point guard isn't being rushed back as the team goes through a rough injury bug to start out the year. While McConnell,
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles),
Bennedict Mathurin (toe), and
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) are all sidelined,
Johnny Furphy,
RayJ Dennis,
Quenton Jackson, and
Ben Sheppard have been getting the backcourt minutes. Dennis is currently listed as questionable, while Jackson started in their last game and put up 25 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and three steals. Jackson has looked like the best streaming option while
Jarace Walker also stuffs the stat sheet with extra minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 3, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Johnny Furphy (foot) is likely to play in Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks after drawing a probable tag on the injury report. The second-year guard is in line for plenty of minutes since the team is getting hit hard by the injury bug. Furphy played in their 23 minutes in the Pacers' first win on Saturday and registered five points, three rebounds, and two steals while shooting 2-for-4 from the floor and 1-for-2 from deep. Furphy would only be an option in very deep leagues and some DFS lineups, but the Pacers will probably have a ton of different lineups while they go through a gap year without
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 3, 2025
Charlotte Hornets forward
Tidjane Salaun will be heading down to the G League to play with the Greensboro Swarm. Hornets beat writer Rod Boone reports that the team is making the decision ahead of their mini road trip, so he likely won't play in the next two games. Salaun was the sixth-overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and hasn't really seen much playing time so far this season. He shot very poorly from the floor in his rookie year (.330), and has marginally improved through seven games this season (.368). He's only received around 11 minutes per contest this year, so his absence won't change much to the value of the rest of the bench, except for maybe some added opportunities for
KJ Simpson or
Pat Connaughton.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Rod Boone
November 3, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Blake Wesley will be out for the foreseeable future after the fourth-year guard was diagnosed with a fracture of his fifth metatarsal on his right foot. The team said in their statement that a timeline for his return "will be determined at a later date." Wesley was receiving the most playing time he's seen since his rookie year, leading up to this injury, and was averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals across 16.3 minutes per game. With
Scoot Henderson (hamstring) out, Wesley was playing the backup point guard. In his absence, however, it looks like the last healthy guard standing is
Rayan Rupert until
Matisse Thybulle (thumb) returns. Neither provides much value, even as streaming options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Portland Trail Blazers
November 3, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (hamstring) is trending in the right direction on Monday. The team announced that the superstar has been cleared for contact in practice, but he will remain out for the time being. ESPN's Shams Charania initially reported that Edwards would be out for two weeks, and he's missed one week so far, which seems to put him on schedule. In the meantime,
Mike Conley has joined the starting five and has averaged 9.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in that time. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect to find a streaming option that gives the level of production that Edwards can give, but Conley has been a decent option so far in category formats.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Timberwolves
November 3, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper (calf) exited the team's loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in the second quarter while trying to defend a
Nick Richards dunk. The rookie suffered a calf injury of sorts and didn't return to the game. Afterwards, he was seen leaving the arena on crutches and wearing a walking boot. Head coach Mitch Johnson didn't have any further information during the post-game press conference, so fantasy managers will likely have to wait for any tests that will be done soon. Before leaving, Harper registered 12 points (5-8 FG) and one rebound in 11 minutes.
Stephon Castle and
Devin Vassell will likely be tasked with more responsibilities if Harper has to miss any time, especially since
De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) hasn't debuted yet.
Jordan McLaughlin could also see some added minutes off the bench for relief point guard duties.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Michael C Wright
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
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