October 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't play on Monday versus OKC. The 27-year-old has appeared on the injury report all season. Although he's flirted with various designations, he hasn't played. With
Dereck Lively II (knee) also sidelined,
Anthony Davis will hold things down at the five.
Max Christie is the favorite to slide into the starting lineup. However,
D'Angelo Russell and
Naji Marshall should also see more minutes, increasing their stock for fantasy managers. As far as Gafford is concerned, his next chance to suit up will be on Wednesday versus the Indiana Pacers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Mavs PR
October 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) won't play on Monday night against OKC. The 21-year-old hasn't done much for fantasy managers this season, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in the first three contests of the 2025 campaign. He's dealing with a knee contusion, an injury he picked up in Sunday's 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) still out,
Anthony Davis will presumably slide over to the five spot.
Naji Marshall,
Max Christie, or
D'Angelo Russell could move into the starting lineup, although each player should see more work no matter their roles. For now, Lively is day-to-day.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ron Harrod
October 27, 2025
According to The Bigs Media reporter Drew Stevens, Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (finger) is available to suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. However, Giddey has been dealing with a finger sprain in his shooting hand that could impact his performance this evening. The talented playmaker has averaged 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists through the first couple of contests this season. If Giddey's injury affects his shooting this evening, the Bulls may give extra minutes to
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter later in the contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Drew Stevens
October 27, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is available for Monday's meeting with the Pelicans. The 29-year-old has appeared on the injury report all season because of a hamstring issue. Fortunately, he hasn't missed a game. Brown has benefited without
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) on the floor, averaging a career-high 29.7 points with 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists. He's also shot 50.0% from deep, which is also another career-high. Brown is always a must-start fantasy option, but his ceiling is even higher with a favorable matchup with New Orleans, a team that has allowed 124.0 points per contest, the sixth-worst mark in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jay King
October 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (hamstring) will remain sidelined against the Cleveland Cavaliers after carrying a questionable tag earlier on Monday. LeVert hasn't played since the season opener, where he registered eight points, two assists, one rebound, and one steal in 21 minutes. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Magic. While LeVert is out, fantasy managers can expect players like
Duncan Robinson and Ronald Holland to continue to see extra minutes. Holland registered seven points, one rebound, one assist, two steals, and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory over the Celtics.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (ankle) is available for Monday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He was dealing with a sprained right ankle, keeping him off the floor for Saturday's loss with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, Johnson will be back after missing only one game. The Hawks will also welcome back
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and
Zaccharie Risacher (ankle), meaning less work for
Nickeil Alexander-Walker,
Onyeka Okongwu, and
Mouhamed Gueye.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brad Rowland
October 27, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will play on Monday night versus the Chicago Bulls. He missed the last two games because of an illness after amassing 20 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in the loss to the Toronto Raptors on opening night. The Hawks will also welcome back
Jalen Johnson (ankle) and
Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) on Monday night, meaning less minutes for
Onyeka Okongwu,
Mouhamed Gueye, and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brad Rowland
October 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A right hip injury has kept Sasser out of the lineup so far this season, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday versus the Magic. The 25-year-old averaged 6.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 14.2 minutes per contest across 57 games last season. With Sasser,
Caris LeVert (hamstring), and
Jaden Ivey (knee) all sidelined,
Duncan Robinson should continue to see an expanded role in the rotation, making him a potential short-term fantasy option.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
October 27, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (foot) won't play on Monday night versus the Boston Celtics. It's only the third game of the 2025 campaign for the Pelicans. However, Williamson will already miss his first game. It's unfortunate, considering the former Duke Blue Devil is averaging 27.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 steals. He's dealing with a left foot contusion, but only time will tell if he'll be back on the court when the Pels head to Denver for a meeting with the Nuggets. In the meantime, fantasy managers could see more production from
Trey Murphy III,
Saddiq Bey, and
Jordan Poole.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Erin Summers
October 27, 2025
Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (knee) will miss his third consecutive contest on Monday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old big man has been out of action due to a sore knee and is considered day-to-day. Hayes could be back in action on Wednesday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. However, with
Deandre Ayton healthy, Hayes has little to no fantasy value. His absence may allow
Jarred Vanderbilt to get some extra work on Monday, after he registered nine points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Sunday's win over the Kings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
October 27, 2025
According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers guard
Marcus Smart (quadriceps) won't suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The 31-year-old suffered a right quadriceps contusion during Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes.
Gabe Vincent (ankle) will also be sidelined due to a right ankle sprain. With a thin Lakers backcourt, fantasy managers will be hoping
Austin Reaves can replicate his monster performance from Sunday, when he racked up 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals across 39 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
October 27, 2025
Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (ankle) will be unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers after sustaining a left ankle sprain in Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings.
Marcus Smart (quadriceps) will also sit out with a right quadriceps contusion. With a significantly depleted backcourt, the Lakers will lean on
Dalton Knecht and
Austin Reaves to log extra minutes. Reaves is coming off the best performance of his NBA career, posting 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's victory.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
October 27, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Chet Holmgren (back) is expected to play in Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Holmgren had been downgraded to a questionable tag due to lower back soreness. Despite battling the injury on Saturday, the big man still delivered 31 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. With Holmgren back in action, expect another strong performance against a Mavs' frontcourt lacking depth due to the losses of
Dereck Lively II (knee) and
Daniel Gafford (ankle).
--Shaun AlbinSource: Brandon Rahbar
October 27, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics could rest Brown on the second leg of their back-to-back to maintain his health as he continues recovering from the left hamstring tightness that surfaced in the preseason. Brown has been outstanding, averaging 29.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists despite the team's 0-3 start as they adjust to life without
Jayson Tatum (Achilles). If Brown is ruled out,
Sam Hauser could see an expanded role, having already started two games this season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Boston Celtics
October 27, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (ankle) will be available for Monday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Missi returns after missing Friday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs. In his lone start this season, Missi tallied five points and seven rebounds. With
Zion Williamson (foot) questionable, Missi projects to see extended minutes in the paint as the Pelicans look to secure their first win of the season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: New Orleans Pelicans
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