December 10, 2025
Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports that Miami Heat guard/forward
Pelle Larsson (ankle) will miss at least a week after an MRI determined he has a sprained right ankle. The 24-year-old sustained the injury during Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinal game against the Magic. He has played in 24 games this season and is averaging 8.7 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 21.9 minutes per contest. With Larsson on the shelf, Jaime Jaquez will likely take on extra minutes, giving fantasy managers a solid streaming option going into the Heat's next matchup against the Raptors on December 15.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Tim Reynolds
December 10, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery to address lingering discomfort in his right foot. Lively sought multiple opinions on further treatment for his foot, and doctors determined that surgery would be necessary for the 21-year-old center. During Lively's third NBA season, he averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game across seven contests. Lively is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
December 10, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has missed a month of action due to a left hamstring strain. After he practiced fully on Sunday, McLaughlin looks to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. However, even if McLaughlin is cleared to play, he may not have a spot in the rotation, especially after
Stephon Castle's return to the lineup in Monday's victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center
Maxi Kleber (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup contest against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran is battling a back problem. His absence would not be a big blow for the Lakers, as Kleber has seen minimal action this season. He has averaged 12.1 minutes across 10 appearances, posting 1.8 points and 1.8 rebounds. These are career-low marks for the 33-year-old German.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Marcus Smart (back) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's NBA Cup meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. A back issue has kept Smart out of action for six games. While Smart doesn't move the needle in most fantasy formats, he has been an important player for the Lakers. Across 14 appearances, Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per game. Smart's best offensive performance of the campaign was against the Spurs on Nov. 5, where he totaled 17 points in a 118-116 victory.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Luguentz Dort (adductor) is ready to end a three-game absence on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Dort has appeared as a starter in all 15 outings this season and will likely bump
Jaylin Williams to the bench on Wednesday night. Dort recorded a season-high three steals in this season's first meeting with the Suns. Due to poor shooting, he has made a limited impact offensively in 2025-26. Dort is averaging 8.0 points per game, which is his lowest output since his rookie campaign in 2019-20.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (quadriceps) has been removed from the injury report and will end a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The veteran has missed time because of a right quadriceps contusion. Caruso has exclusively come off the bench this season, averaging 5.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.6 steals in 18.8 minutes. Despite his limited workload, only nine players in the league have averaged more steals than Caruso, who did a bit of everything in this season's first clash against the Suns. In a 123-119 win on Nov. 28, Caruso had four points, seven rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns. The reigning MVP missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Utah Jazz due to an elbow injury.
Ajay Mitchell started on Sunday and will move back to the second unit for Wednesday's action. However, he could still make a significant impact in the game, as Phoenix allows the 11th-most bench points in the league. In his first meeting with the Suns this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander notched 37 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and one steal in 36 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Isaiah Joe (knee) won't be available on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. He will sit out a third consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. Joe's absence from the lineup increases playing opportunities for
Cason Wallace,
Ajay Mitchell, and
Aaron Wiggins. Mitchell and Wiggins have produced solid numbers all year, although the former disappointed many fantasy managers in the last game against the Utah Jazz. Mitchell filled in for
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) in the starting unit but finished with only seven points and four rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He will be on the shelf for a sixth consecutive game. Hartenstein has missed nearly two weeks with a right soleus strain. The team initially planned to evaluate him in 10-14 days, so it's possible Hartenstein will return to the court sooner rather than later. Until then,
Jaylin Williams will continue to have a more prominent role in the rotation. Williams has posted 5.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game since Harteinstein departed the lineup. His first game in a larger role was against the Suns, and Williams made good use of additional minutes, recording 14 points and four rebounds.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns' leader has been on the shelf for a couple of games with a right groin strain.
Collin Gillespie's fantasy value will take a blow if Booker returns, as he will likely be bumped to the bench. However, even as a bench piece, Gillespie has been productive and deserves fantasy attention. He has averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals as a reserve in 2025-26. Phoenix's second unit may have a big say in Wednesday's matchup, as OKC allows the fourth-most bench points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 10, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He traveled with the team to the game but still needs a bit more time to recover from a left calf strain. Wembanyama practiced fully on Sunday, which suggests that his return is near. His absence on Wednesday night will presumably give
Luke Kornet another opportunity to start. The veteran big man has averaged 6.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 26.5 minutes per game as a starter.
Kelly Olynyk also features more in the rotation due to Wembanyama's absence and is coming off a season-high 11-point performance.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
New York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) will play on Tuesday against Toronto. KAT wasn't available for Sunday's win over the Orlando Magic, marking his first absence of the 2025 campaign. Despite appearing on the injury report and carrying a questionable designation, he'll be back on the floor for the NBA Cup meeting. In Towns' only game versus the Raptors this season, he amassed 22 points and eight rebounds while shooting 25.0% from behind the arc. Of course, fantasy managers are hoping that was an isolated incident. With Towns back in the lineup,
Mitchell Robinson, coming off a six-point, 13-rebound, one-block effort, will presumably head to the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Stefan Bondy
December 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard
Jamal Shead (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks. He was listed on the injury report because of a quad contusion. However, the 23-year-old is available. Not only that, he will start in place of
Immanuel Quickley (illness), who won't suit up for this one. Shead has averaged 5.8 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.2 steals this season. With
RJ Barrett (knee) also sidelined, he has an excellent chance of being much more productive, giving him streaming value for fantasy managers. Shead will also be a popular DFS option for those capable of making a late swap.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Toronto Star Sports
December 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (illness) won't play in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup versus the New York Knicks. He hasn't felt the best of late, although it didn't stop him from suiting up in Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, the illness will now cost the 26-year-old his first game of the 2025 campaign. With
RJ Barrett (knee) also sidelined,
Scottie Barnes and
Brandon Ingram should both see a considerable uptick in scoring opportunities. As far as the starting lineup is concerned,
Ochai Agbaji or
Jamal Shead (quadriceps) may find themselves with the first-five, although each is in line for an increase in minutes.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Tommy Beer
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