November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) will be back from a two-game absence on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. He has recovered from a right ankle sprain, giving Detroit back one of its big guns. Unfortunately,
Cade Cunningham (hip) and
Ausar Thompson (ankle) still need more time to recover from their injuries. Duren has averaged 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds this season. He could feast against a Pacers team that has allowed the sixth-most points and fourth-most rebounds in the league to opposing centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) will miss a third straight game on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Cunningham was originally listed as questionable for the game, but the Pistons have downgraded his status to out. It's possible the team wants to give its star player an extra day to recover, with another game scheduled for Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Cunningham's absence means that the
Daniss Jenkins train will keep rolling on Monday night. The two-way player has turned a lot of heads lately, averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists over the past three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) will miss Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He will skip the second leg of a back-to-back after making his season debut in Sunday's double-overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. White entered the game with a 24-minute restriction, but he ended up logging 30 minutes of action as the contest needed two extra frames to decide the winner. Despite shooting 5-for-14 from the field, White nearly had a 30-point double-double in his first outing of the season. He finished with 27 points and eight assists. White's absence on Monday will boost the fantasy value of
Kevin Huerter and
Ayo Dosunmu (hamstring). The latter is expected to play despite being on the injury report with hamstring tightness.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Law Murray of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles Clippers forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) will be available to suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Bogdanovic was considered questionable due to a hip injury, but he will play in the second half of the Clippers' back-to-back set. Across seven games this campaign, the 33-year-old veteran wing has averaged 16.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in 36.0 minutes per contest. With
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Derrick Jones (knee) out of action this evening, Bogdanovic could be a viable fantasy option, as he will see plenty of extra minutes and scoring opportunities in Philadelphia.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Law Murray
November 17, 2025
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) is set to miss several weeks of action. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Wembanyama will be out for a "few weeks" due to a left calf strain. The French superstar missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. A source told ESPN that Wembanyama will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
Luke Kornet started at center on Sunday and is likely to benefit the most from Wembanyama's absence, although fantasy managers can also expect to see more of
Kelly Olynyk and
Bismack Biyombo during the upcoming weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will return from an 11-game absence on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Mathurin played in the first two games of the season before being sidelined by a toe sprain. He was on fire to start the year, posting 31.0 points per game with 50 percent shooting from three-point range. On Monday, Mathurin should also be heavily involved in the offense, although he might be under a minutes restriction after his multi-week absence. Mathurin's return will likely impact the playing time of
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl,
Jarace Walker, and
Ben Sheppard.
--Taavi PailkSource: Indiana Pacers
November 17, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. A left knee problem keeps Antetokounmpo on the injury report, but Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that he will play against Cleveland. The knee issue hasn't really affected Antetokounmpo, as he is averaging 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 33.4 minutes. The Cavaliers didn't know what to do against Antetokounmpo in this season's first meeting. The former MVP missed a 40-point triple-double by only one assist, going 14-for-20 from he field and 11-for-16 at the charity stripe.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
November 17, 2025
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Monday that Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jones' injury occurred during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics. Before the setback, the 28-year-old was averaging a career high of 10.9 points per contest. He was also in the team's starting five through 13 outings, producing 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 assists across 24.9 minutes per game. With Jones out for the foreseeable future, expect veterans
Nicolas Batum,
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) and 23-year-old
Kobe Sanders to see expanded roles on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Anthony Davis (calf) remains out for Monday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. He appeared in five contests to begin the 2025 campaign, averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals. Unfortunately, AD has been plagued by a calf injury, keeping him off the floor for Dallas' last nine games. It's unknown when Davis will be back in the lineup. However, with
Daniel Gafford (Ankle, injury management) and
Dereck Lively II (right knee, injury management) also ruled out,
Moussa Cisse should see more action on Monday night.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) remains out for Monday's Central Division showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. He wasn't available for the first seven games to begin the 2025 campaign. However, after returning and appearing in a few contests, he re-aggravated the injury during the November 10 meeting with the Miami Heat and has now missed the last three games. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the 26-year-old is moving in a positive direction. Unfortunately, it appears it may take him some more time before he's ready to return to the floor. While Garland is on the shelf,
Sam Merrill, coming off a 13-point showing, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has played in just five games this season due to knee issues. Lively saw 12 minutes of action during Sunday's tilt against the Trail Blazers and will sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Monday for precautionary reasons. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will likely rely upon
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse to carry them this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 27-year-old recently returned to the team's rotation after recovering from an ankle injury. However, he will sit out the second half of a back-to-back to rest. With
Dereck Lively II (knee) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will need 23-year-old big man
Moussa Cisse to step up. Cisse will see more playing time than usual, but he isn't a viable fantasy option going into Monday's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
November 17, 2025
According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (leg) was a full participant in practice on Monday. Besides returning to practice, James recently completed a successful G League assignment, during which he got extra practice time. However, the 40-year-old is still considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Jazz. If James remains out of action, fantasy managers should still expect
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves to carry the Lakers' offense Tuesday evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Trudell
November 17, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) has been ruled out until the team can re-evaluate their star in two weeks. Morant suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain during Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old is averaging just 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists and one steal per game as the Grizzlies have started the season 4-10. Morant's shooting touch has been off this season, as the career 31% three-point shooter is hitting at just a 16.7% mark this season.
Jaylen Wells,
Cedric Coward and
Cam Spencer could all see an increased role in the lineup with Morant sidelined.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back and have opted sit Jones for the first time this season. Jones has started every game for the Clippers, posting 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks per game. Jones has maintained an effective field goal percentage of 62.0, utilizing
James Harden's playmaking ability to find open looks in the offense. The banged-up Clippers will continue to run their offense through Harden on Monday, and fantasy owners should expect a big day from the veteran.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
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