December 31, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (thumb) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Castle carried a questionable tag due to a sprained left thumb, but he has since been cleared for action ahead of tonight's tilt. The 21-year-old could be in line for a productive evening in all fantasy formats as he's posted averages of 20.0 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game across 10 appearances in December. In his last outing on Monday in a loss to Cleveland, he finished with 15 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and one steal in 34 minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Tyler Kolek (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's clash with the San Antonio Spurs. Despite dealing with right ankle soreness, Kolek sheds a probable tag and will be set to suit up for tonight's tilt. The 24-year-old has played in 28 games this season, averaging 5.2 points, 2.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per contest. During his last seven outings, he's carried a heavier workload, averaging 21.5 minutes per game. However, his time on the floor will likely keep decreasing with
Miles McBride back in action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn. He recently returned after missing over a month because of an oblique injury. Since then, the 24-year-old has appeared in the Rockets' previous five contests. However, his status is now in jeopardy as a result of an illness. With so many players listed on the injury report for Houston, there are a number of directions head coach Ime Udoka might go regarding the rotation, although
Reed Sheppard should remain in line to see a substantial bump in minutes and scoring opportunities regardless of who is ruled out.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) is doubtful for Thursday's meeting with Miami. He logged six minutes in Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers because of a left hip injury. Unfortunately, that puts his status in doubt for Thursday's game and beyond. With
Caris LeVert (knee) also sidelined,
Ron Holland II, coming off a 11-point, seven rebound effort, could find himself in the starting lineup. There will also be room for expanded production for
Isaiah Stewart,
Javonte Green, and
Jaden Ivey.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Repor
December 31, 2025
New York Knicks center
Ariel Hukporti (mouth) is set to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Hukporti has been cleared to play after carrying a questionable tag earlier due to sustaining a lip laceration in Monday's 130-125 win over the Pelicans. The 23-year-old could be in line to see extra minutes this evening with
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out of action. However, fantasy managers should expect Hukporti to be a non-factor in fantasy during tonight's tilt as he's averaging just 1.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game across 20 outings this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (soleus) is questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn after missing the last two contests because of a calf strain. The Rockets are hurting heading into this one, with
Clint Capela (illness) and
Steven Adams (ankle) also carrying a questionable designation. As a result, Houston may need to roll with
Dorian Finney-Smith at the five versus his former team. DFS most recently logged 16 minutes in Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers, finishing with six points and two rebounds.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Mason Plumlee (groin) underwent surgery "to address an injury to his right groin." He will be re-evaluated in six weeks, with the team planning to announce updates "as appropriate." The 35-year-old signed with the Hornets in July after bouncing around the NBA since being drafted in 2013 by the Brooklyn Nets. He appeared in 14 games for Charlotte this season. However, Plumlee hasn't been productive, averaging 1.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. While he would could have seen more action while
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is sidelined, he still wouldn't have garnered attention from fantasy managers, considering
Moussa Diabate has been holding things down at the five. With that said, the select few who have Plumlee on the roster can drop him without thinking twice.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
According to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (toe) will be sidelined at least 10 more days due to a sprained right toe. The timetable for a return likely puts Collins out of action for at least six contests. His injury occurred in the closing minutes of Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. The 28-year-old big man finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes before leaving the floor. While Collins is sidelined,
Jalen Smith will see an expanded role backing up starting center
Nikola Vucevic.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Joel Lorenzi
December 31, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) is slated to miss his seventh consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendonitis on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 31-year-old veteran remains without a timetable to return, putting his status for Friday's clash with the New Orleans Pelicans in doubt. Forward
Kris Murray (quad), who has started at times during Grant's absence, is questionable and is in danger of missing his second straight game. With Grant still out and Murray potentially sidelined,
Sidy Cissoko could draw another start this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Kon Knueppel (ankle) will make his return to the Hornets' starting lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Knueppel suffered a right ankle injury that forced him to miss Monday's loss to the Bucks. The rookie is averaging 19.3 PPG while shooting 42.8% from deep, which they will certainly need against a tough Warriors team. With the Hornets already missing
Miles Bridges, fantasy managers and DFS players should expect additional volume to be headed Knueppel's way.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't suit up for Wednesday's matchup against
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He is managing a left ankle injury and is missing a second consecutive game.
Guerschon Yabusele and
Ariel Hukporti (lip) are set to have larger roles behind starting center
Karl-Anthony Towns, though Hukporti is listed as questionable for Wednesday night. Wembanyama's presence makes this a tricky matchup for New York's centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is tagged as doubtful on the injury report for Wednesday's encounter with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While he is unlikely to play, this is a positive development, as Allen has been ruled out immediately for the last few games due to a right knee injury. He has missed six contests, giving
Royce O'Neale a chance to reclaim a starting spot.
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin have also held larger roles in the rotation over the last couple of weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets centers
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and
Mason Plumlee (groin) will remain out on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Kalkbrenner will miss his fifth straight game, and Plumlee his fourth. With the two out,
Moussa Diabate has taken over the starting center role, averaging 13.0 rebounds and 12.0 points over the last three games.
PJ Hall is working as the backup center. On Wednesday, Diabate has a good matchup against a team that gives up the eighth-most fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Kon Knueppel (ankle) is listed as probable for a New Year's Eve clash against the Golden State Warriors. The 20-year-old rookie sprained his right ankle last week and didn't play on Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sion James rolled with the starters on Monday and will be relegated back to the bench with Knueppel's return.
Josh Green is also likely to lose minutes, though with
Miles Bridges (ankle) potentially missing the game, there could still be additional playing time available for the reserves.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old sprained his right ankle in Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. In the contest,
Tidjane Salaun started the second half in Bridges' place, notching three points, one assist, one steal, and a game-high 11 rebounds. If Bridges misses his first game of the season,
Liam McNeeley may also see more action. Meanwhile,
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller, who scored a combined 57 points on Monday night, will take on more offensive duties, along with
Kon Knueppel (ankle) and
Collin Sexton.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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