November 19, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Saddiq Bey (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. Due to
Zion Williamson's (hamstring) absence, Bey has enjoyed a good spell as a member of the first unit, averaging 14.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. However, he landed on the injury report at the start of this week with a sprained left ankle. Williamson also remains on the injury report, meaning
Derik Queen and
Yves Missi could continue to start together.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. The talented sniper sprained his right hand in Monday's victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, and the injury may force him to miss his fourth game of the season. Merrill has recently been
Darius Garland's (toe) replacement in the starting lineup. Despite injuring his shooting hand, he nailed six triples during a 20-point performance on Monday night. If Merrill lands on the shelf Wednesday night,
Dean Wade or
Craig Porter Jr. could step into the first unit, increasing their fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is considered probable for a matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The young big man has seen limited action since returning from a knee injury and was given the night off when the Mavericks wrapped up a back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.
Daniel Gafford (ankle) also didn't play against Minnesota, allowing
Moussa Cisse to make his first career start. On Wednesday, Cisse will be pushed back to the bench, as Gafford is also listed as probable for the contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. He sat out a clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday as Dallas capped off a back-to-back. Gafford missed the start of the season with an ankle injury, but he has been impactful since entering the lineup. Over his past three appearances, Gafford has averaged 15.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks in 28.4 minutes. Since
Anthony Davis (calf) is set to miss at least one more week, the times will continue to be busy for Gafford in the Mavericks frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (wrist) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. He might be sidelined for the first time this season after spraining his left wrist. While McDaniels is mainly known for his defensive abilities, he has taken a big leap offensively this season, averaging 17.5 points per game. He is also one of Minnesota's better rebounders, averaging 4.6 boards.
Jaylen Clark will likely see increased playing time if McDaniels isn't available on Wednesday night, although the Timberwolves might also choose to go with a bigger lineup and have
Naz Reid on the court more often.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (pectoral) is listed as probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played through a right pectoralis strain on Monday against the Denver Nuggets and appears prepared to do so again on Wednesday night. Smith serves as a backup in the Windy City, but he has posted some strong numbers. Across 13 appearances this season, the 26-year-old is averaging 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Smith has notched two double-doubles, both coming during his last five outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old is dealing with left ankle impingement and may have to sit out a third consecutive game. Even if he shakes off the questionable tag and returns, Jones is set to have less fantasy value moving forward now that
Coby White has entered the rotation. At the beginning of the campaign, Jones was starting in place of White, who sustained a calf strain late in the offseason.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers, indicating he will return to the lineup. After White made his season debut on Sunday night against the Utah Jazz, he sat out Monday's win over the Denver Nuggets. Against the Jazz, White made an instant impact with 27 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and one steal across 30 minutes of action. He was supposed to be on a 24-minute restriction, but needed to put in more work because Sunday's game went into double overtime.
Kevin Huerter stayed in the starting lineup over White to better manage his minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Oubre Jr. sustained an LCL sprain in his left knee on Friday in a game against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran was productive before his injury, averaging 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 34.8 minutes.
Paul George (knee) replaced Oubre Jr. in the starting lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, but he also won't play against the Raptors.
Justin Edwards may get the starting nod, with
Jabari Walker also in a position to play a larger role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) won't suit up for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Due to a toe injury, Garland has made only three appearances in 2025-26, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the action. Following Wednesday's action, the Cavaliers have two more games to come this week, on Friday and Sunday. On Wednesday night,
Craig Porter Jr. will continue to have a more significant role in the rotation, while
Sam Merrill (hand) looks set for another start if he can shake off a questionable tag.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson is close to returning from a hamstring strain, but it is uncertain if he will end his eight-game absence on Wednesday. His latest health issue has given
Saddiq Bey (ankle) a chance to impress in the starting unit. However, he is also considered questionable for Wednesday and may miss a second consecutive game. If neither player can make it back on Wednesday,
Derik Queen might be in for a very busy night. There will also be additional playing time available for
Herbert Jones,
Jordan Hawkins, and
Micah Peavy.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (toe) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. This marks a positive development, as Adebayo has missed six consecutive games without even getting a doubtful designation on the injury report.
Kel'el Ware has looked great as Adebayo's replacement in the starting lineup, averaging 12.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks over the last six games. Even with Adebayo back, Ware will continue to have decent fantasy value. But he must settle for a smaller role in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. A right ankle sprain may keep the Knicks star on the shelf for a third consecutive game. If Brunson can't return on Wednesday,
Miles McBride will probably continue to start. He has done well in the first unit this season, averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, although McBride's shooting numbers have been poor.
Jordan Clarkson and
Landry Shamet are also players who benefit from Brunson's absence. The latter has joined McBride in the starting lineup, filling in for
OG Anunoby (hamstring).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (illness) has landed on the injury report a couple of hours before a scheduled tip-off against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Due to an illness, Grant might have to miss his first game of the season. His absence would leave Portland without a starter, as Grant replaced
Jrue Holiday (calf) in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. If Grant can't play on Tuesday, Portland must get more production from
Kris Murray and
Sidy Cissoko.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
November 18, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Kyle Anderson (back) is available for Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 32-year-old has appeared in only three games this season, averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. With
Kyle Filipowski (wrist) ruled out, Anderson may see a few extra minutes of action. However, it likely won't be enough for him to do anything meaningful for fantasy managers. While there is a chance Anderson may enter the starting lineup at some point this season, he's currently not worth rostering in nearly all formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Utah Jazz
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