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
November 18, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The chances of Holiday suiting up on Tuesday night were slim when the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report, and he has now been officially ruled out.
Jerami Grant (illness) was Holiday's replacement in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, he has picked up a late questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's game, meaning Portland might have to switch up the starting unit again. With Holiday unavailable,
Deni Avdija and
Shaedon Sharpe lead the Portland offense and have additional fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) will play on Tuesday against the Lakers after missing the last four games because of a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old is having the worst season of his career, averaging 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 23.5% shooting from behind the arc. Of course, that kind of production won't earn him much trust from fantasy managers. With
Kyle Filipowski (wrist) out, Hendricks may see more scoring opportunities. However, it likely won't be much of an improvement from his current statistical contributions.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Utah Jazz
November 18, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Kyle Filipowski (wrist) won't play on Tuesday versus the Lakers. The former Duke Blue Devil averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 35.0% shooting from deep as a rookie. However, he hasn't been as productive throughout his sophomore campaign. Filipowski will miss his first contest of the year on Tuesday night, although it appears he has a chance to suit up on Friday against OKC.
Brice Sensabaugh and
Taylor Hendricks (hamstring), who is available, could be in line for more work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (back) will play on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The multi-time All-Star averaged 24.4 points last season, his fewest since his rookie campaign, adding 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. While James isn't as productive as he used to be, which is expected, he should always be featured in all fantasy lineups. That will remain true even if the 40-year-old doesn't receive a full allotment of minutes on Tuesday night, as he works his way back from Sciatica. With that said, it will be interesting to see how James' presence impacts
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves, who are both having the best seasons of their careers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (thumb) is expected to make his season debut Thursday, per Jason Anderson. The third-year forward averaged 12.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists last season while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. His return brings needed stability to the frontcourt but also forces fantasy managers to monitor Sacramento's rotations closely, as coach Doug Christie has been shuffling lineups early in the year. Reduced minutes and touches are likely for
Russell Westbrook,
Dennis Schroder,
Keon Ellis,
Precious Achiuwa, and rookie
Nique Clifford once Murray is fully reintegrated. Murray belongs in all lineups, with his scoring, rebounding, and defensive contributions projected to ramp up quickly. Fringe Kings options may lose streaming value as the rotation tightens.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jason Anderson
November 18, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left big toe soreness. The second-year big has been outstanding, averaging 18.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last five contests. He is shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from deep during that stretch. If he is unable to go, Washington will need to piece together frontcourt minutes, with
Marvin Bagley III and
Tristan Vukcevic likely absorbing most of the workload. Bagley is the preferred streamer for rebounds and points, while Vukcevic fits as a deeper-league option for threes and blocks.
Kyshawn George and
Bilal Coulibaly may also see small usage bumps.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) will play on Tuesday against Atlanta. The 22-year-old has averaged 13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals this season, so it was unfortunate when an ankle injury kept him off the floor for Detroit's last four games. Even with the chance of fewer minutes than usual, Thompson should find a spot in most fantasy lineups. His return should mean less work for
Ron Holland II.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) will suit up on Tuesday versus the Hawks. The 24-year-old has played exceptionally well during the 2025 campaign, averaging a career-high 27.5 points with 5.4 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.4 steals. That trend should continue against Atlanta, especially if he doesn't have a minutes cap. With Cunningham back on the floor,
Daniss Jenkins will presumably head back to the bench after an impressive stretch as a starter.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Houston Rockets forward/center
Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to right knee tendinopathy. The fourth-year forward is averaging 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 45.7 percent shooting, and he logged 43 minutes in his last outing. With
Tari Eason (oblique) already out, his absence would push Houston further into its depth.
Josh Okogie is positioned to pick up extra wing minutes, while
Steven Adams and
Clint Capela offer short-term streaming appeal for rebounds and defensive stats if Houston shifts bigger.
Jeff Green may also see a small bump as a deeper-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After playing through a ribcage contusion lately, Sabonis has been listed on the injury report with left knee soreness.
Drew Eubanks looks set to fill in for Sabonis in the first unit and will have some fantasy appeal. Meanwhile,
Precious Achiuwa also figures to be more involved in the rotation without Sabonis. However, it's going to be a tricky contest for Sacramento's backup bigs, as the Thunder give up the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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