November 20, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) is considered doubtful for Thursday's Western Conference tilt against the Sacramento Kings. The former Defensive Player of the Year has sustained a right ankle sprain. So far, Jackson Jr. has played in all 15 Grizzlies games, averaging 17.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. His absence on Thursday would likely result in
Santi Aldama moving to the first unit. Even as a bench player, Aldama has been productive, but a starting job would add a bit more fantasy value to the Spaniard. Thursday's game is a wonderful fantasy matchup for the Grizzlies, as Sacramento has the fourth-worst defense in the Association but plays at the fifth-highest pace.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) is questionable to play on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. The first-overall pick of the 2024 draft hurt his left hip on a fall on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns and may be forced to sit out a second consecutive game.
Vit Krejci was promoted to the starting unit when Risacher was out on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Although he played 36 minutes, Krejci only recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two assists, meaning his fantasy value remains low even as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He is experiencing right knee soreness and may have to sit out a fourth consecutive game. Porzingis has played in only nine of Atlanta's 15 games, so it's starting to look like another injury-disrupted season for him. When active, Porzingis has made a significant impact despite poor shooting numbers, averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 25.8 minutes. Since Porzingis' exit from the lineup,
Onyeka Okongwu has exploded as a starter, posting 26.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) will be absent for a fourth straight game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He continues to be sidelined due to a left groin strain.
Desmond Bane and
Jalen Suggs have larger offensive roles without Banchero, while
Tristan da Silva has taken over from him in the first unit. It's been a strong three-game stretch for da Silva, who has averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals since joining the starting five. On Thursday, da Silva could be even more productive, as the Clippers are ranked 24th in defensive efficiency.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will miss a ninth consecutive game on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The two-time Finals MVP had a strong start to the season, but unfortunately, he has run into health issues again. Over the first six games of the season, Leonard averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals.
Nicolas Batum's workload has increased since Leonard's exit from the lineup, with the French veteran even picking up some starts. However, Batum's fantasy value has remained low due to his underwhelming numbers. Despite averaging over 21 minutes of action over the last eight games, Batum has been limited to 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is set to miss two weeks of action. The 29-year-old sustained an LCL strain in his left knee last Friday against the Detroit Pistons and has already sat out a pair of games. Oubre Jr. ranks fourth in scoring among the 76ers players, averaging 16.8 points in 34.8 minutes. He has had a large workload due to
Paul George's (knee) absence. George made his season debut at the start of this week and could be back in action on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Bucks after sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
November 20, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (ankle) is planning to return to action on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports. The 2025 All-Star has yet to play this season due to offseason ankle surgery. A week ago, Herro said that he would be ready to go in 1-2 weeks. With Herro on the shelf,
Norman Powell has led the Heat in scoring, averaging 25.4 points per game. Meanwhile,
Pelle Larsson has enjoyed a starting role and will likely be bumped to the bench when Herro returns. His presence could also impact the usage of
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Andrew Wiggins.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tim Reynolds
November 19, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (illness) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He is available to return after missing Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns because of an illness. On Wednesday, Grant could start the contest as
Shaedon Sharpe's (calf) replacement. The Trail Blazers are also without
Jrue Holiday (calf), allowing Grant to take on more offensive responsibilities. With Holiday already absent for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Grant had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 26 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
November 19, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Brunson has been named a starter for the matchup, alongside
Landry Shamet,
Mikal Bridges,
Karl-Anthony Towns, and
Mitchell Robinson. The team initially listed the star guard as questionable for the game. Brunson ended up missing only two games with a right ankle sprain.
Miles McBride will move back to the bench on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: Stefan Bondy
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (chest) has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is dealing with a right pectoral strain, but the issue isn't serious enough to keep Smith sidelined. Smith fills backup duties for
Nikola Vucevic in Chicago, but he has produced some strong performances lately, even getting a couple of double-doubles. Portland allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers, making it a potential field day for Chicago's big men on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's tip-off against the Portland Trail Blazers. He carried a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Wednesday's game will mark a third straight absence for Jones, who is dealing with left ankle impingement. Luckily for the Bulls,
Coby White was cleared to make his season debut just as Jones exited the lineup, so the team has coped well with his absence. White will play with a 26-28-minute restriction on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be sidelined for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He will miss the second leg of a back-to-back with a sore right calf.
Jrue Holiday (calf) will also remain out for this one, so Portland's backcourt won't have many healthy bodies left.
Caleb Love impressed with a 17-point outing off the bench in Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns and could make an even bigger impact against the Bulls.
Sidy Cissoko is also likely to feature a lot more in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) will be active against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He returns to the lineup after getting a night off on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. So far this season, Lively II has made only five appearances and hasn't been much of a use for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old is averaging 4.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16.0 minutes. On Wednesday, Lively II will share the center minutes with
Daniel Gafford (ankle), who has also been cleared to play. It's a difficult matchup for Dallas' bigs against
Karl-Anthony Towns and
Mitchell Robinson.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) will play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Gafford carried a probable tag on the initial injury report. He is returning to action following a one-game absence. Dallas elected to rest Gafford on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Gafford will continue to spearhead an
Anthony Davis-less Dallas frontcourt. The athletic big man has averaged 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks since making his season debut at the start of this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He has caught an illness bug, and the team ruled Martin out for the game after adding him to the injury report late. Martin has played a minuscule role with the Mavericks this season, and his absence won't make much of an impact in the rotation. Over 13 appearances, Martin has averaged only 10.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
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