November 17, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. A left knee problem keeps Antetokounmpo on the injury report, but Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that he will play against Cleveland. The knee issue hasn't really affected Antetokounmpo, as he is averaging 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 33.4 minutes. The Cavaliers didn't know what to do against Antetokounmpo in this season's first meeting. The former MVP missed a 40-point triple-double by only one assist, going 14-for-20 from he field and 11-for-16 at the charity stripe.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
November 17, 2025
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Monday that Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jones' injury occurred during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics. Before the setback, the 28-year-old was averaging a career high of 10.9 points per contest. He was also in the team's starting five through 13 outings, producing 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 assists across 24.9 minutes per game. With Jones out for the foreseeable future, expect veterans
Nicolas Batum,
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) and 23-year-old
Kobe Sanders to see expanded roles on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Anthony Davis (calf) remains out for Monday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. He appeared in five contests to begin the 2025 campaign, averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals. Unfortunately, AD has been plagued by a calf injury, keeping him off the floor for Dallas' last nine games. It's unknown when Davis will be back in the lineup. However, with
Daniel Gafford (Ankle, injury management) and
Dereck Lively II (right knee, injury management) also ruled out,
Moussa Cisse should see more action on Monday night.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) remains out for Monday's Central Division showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. He wasn't available for the first seven games to begin the 2025 campaign. However, after returning and appearing in a few contests, he re-aggravated the injury during the November 10 meeting with the Miami Heat and has now missed the last three games. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the 26-year-old is moving in a positive direction. Unfortunately, it appears it may take him some more time before he's ready to return to the floor. While Garland is on the shelf,
Sam Merrill, coming off a 13-point showing, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has played in just five games this season due to knee issues. Lively saw 12 minutes of action during Sunday's tilt against the Trail Blazers and will sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Monday for precautionary reasons. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will likely rely upon
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse to carry them this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 27-year-old recently returned to the team's rotation after recovering from an ankle injury. However, he will sit out the second half of a back-to-back to rest. With
Dereck Lively II (knee) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will need 23-year-old big man
Moussa Cisse to step up. Cisse will see more playing time than usual, but he isn't a viable fantasy option going into Monday's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
November 17, 2025
According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (leg) was a full participant in practice on Monday. Besides returning to practice, James recently completed a successful G League assignment, during which he got extra practice time. However, the 40-year-old is still considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Jazz. If James remains out of action, fantasy managers should still expect
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves to carry the Lakers' offense Tuesday evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Trudell
November 17, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) has been ruled out until the team can re-evaluate their star in two weeks. Morant suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain during Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old is averaging just 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists and one steal per game as the Grizzlies have started the season 4-10. Morant's shooting touch has been off this season, as the career 31% three-point shooter is hitting at just a 16.7% mark this season.
Jaylen Wells,
Cedric Coward and
Cam Spencer could all see an increased role in the lineup with Morant sidelined.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back and have opted sit Jones for the first time this season. Jones has started every game for the Clippers, posting 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks per game. Jones has maintained an effective field goal percentage of 62.0, utilizing
James Harden's playmaking ability to find open looks in the offense. The banged-up Clippers will continue to run their offense through Harden on Monday, and fantasy owners should expect a big day from the veteran.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) is listed as questionable on the team's injury report ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Bogdanovic played 35 minutes in last night's 118-121 loss to the Celtics, and the team could opt to rest him at the end of their back-to-back tonight. He has started two of the seven games he's played this season, averaging a career-low 9.7 points while shooting just 40.4% from the field.
Kris Dunn and
Kobe Sanders would likely be the biggest beneficiaries if the veteran sharpshooter is unable to play.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers small forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will not play Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Leonard last appeared for the Clippers on November 3 and is going to miss his eighth game of the season after appearing in just six. Leonard's continued absence leaves
James Harden without a secondary creator in the lineup, resulting in a massive 29.5% usage rate for the 36-year-old guard. The Clippers continue to utilize point guard
Kris Dunn in the starting lineup while Leonard sits. Despite the extra minutes, Dunn has struggled to carve out a role for fantasy lineups. Look for Harden to have another big night, as he is flashing signs of his prime ability as the leader of the team.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
November 17, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets recalled small forward
Brandon Miller (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. Miller continues to ramp up his practice schedule with the expectation of being back in the lineup sooner than later. The former Alabama wing has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 14.5 points and four assists in 20 minutes per game. The Hornets are hoping his return could boost a struggling lineup built around Miller,
LaMelo Ball, and
Miles Bridges. You should continue to monitor Miller and be ready to plug him back into your lineup upon his return.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Greensboro Swarm
November 17, 2025
New York Knicks shooting guard
Miles McBride (personal) will be available Monday when the team takes on the Miami Heat. McBride has already missed a pair of games this season due to a personal matter. With
Jalen Brunson (ankle) out of action, McBride could see an increased role in tonight's game. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while playing 22.8 minutes per game. Despite the loss of Brunson, playmaking duties will still likely land with
Miles Bridges and
Josh Hart, so don't expect a big influx of assists on the stat sheet for McBride tonight. He should still be started in all formats Monday night.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Tommy Beer
November 17, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Adem Bona (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain and will not suit up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The 22-year-old has seen his minutes fluctuate as head coach Nick Nurse went with more of a matchup-dependent approach, but Bona's biggest fantasy contribution has been in the blocks department with 20 through 12 games. Outside of that, he's seen dips in rebounding and offensive numbers even though he's playing a similar amount of minutes. While he's out,
Andre Drummond will start again with
Trendon Watford,
Dominick Barlow, and
Jabari Walker seeing some added minutes in the frontcourt. If Drummond is available, he's by far the best streaming option with averages of 8.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been diagnosed with an LCL injury in his left knee and has officially been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. There hasn't been a firm timetable announced for his return, so it seems like he'll be treated as day-to-day for the moment. Oubre has been a big part of the Sixers' early success, but with
Paul George (knee) seemingly getting ready to make his debut, it could be good timing for reinforcements. If George doesn't play either, a combination of
Justin Edwards,
Trendon Watford, and
Dominick Barlow would likely see more minutes. Edwards has been a great help for fantasy mangers looking for threes (1.6 per game), while Barlow has been better in rebounding and stock numbers.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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