December 29, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He exited the action in the first quarter with a right calf injury, playing only seven minutes.
Jalen Smith was elevated to the starting lineup for the second half. White also dealt with calf problems earlier in the season. If he misses additional time,
Kevin Huerter,
Tre Jones, and
Ayo Dosunmu must be ready for a heavier workload.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chicago Bulls
December 29, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Miami Heat, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. Jokic injured his left knee late in the second quarter. He was on his way to another huge fantasy line, posting 21 points, five rebounds, and eight assists in 19 minutes.
Jonas Valanciunas stepped in as the starting center for the second half, and his fantasy value could surge if Jokic misses additional time.
Zeke Nnaji would also have a more prominent role in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sam Amick
December 29, 2025
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (calf) has been cleared to play on Monday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. He was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier in the day, and the team has now listed Williams as available for the game. Williams posted a season-high 26 points in his most recent outing on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. While he faces a good matchup on Monday against a team that allows the third-most fantasy points in the league to point guards, Williams has been inconsistent all month and may disappoint fantasy managers against Portland.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dallas Mavericks PR
December 29, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) has been ruled out for Monday night's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 10-time All-Star attended Monday morning's shootaround, but he won't be ready to play, with the team downgrading Davis' status from questionable to out.
Daniel Gafford will likely keep his spot in the starting lineup, while
Dwight Powell will provide cover at the center position on Monday night. This is a good matchup for Dallas' centers, as Portland gives up the sixth-most fantasy points in the league to the position.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dallas Mavericks PR
December 29, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is questionable to return on Monday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. White was limited to seven minutes in the first half before leaving with a right calf injury, which has already sidelined him for 11 games this season. In his absence,
Ayo Dosunmu,
Kevin Huerter, and
Tre Jones are expected to see increased playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
December 29, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic limped to the locker room with an apparent left knee injury at halftime in Monday's matchup against the Miami Heat. The multi-time MVP seemed to hyperextend his knee when teammate
Spencer Jones accidentally stepped on his foot late in the first half.
Jonas Valanciunas took Jokic's place in the starting lineup for the second half.
Zeke Nnaji is also expected to see increased minutes, with Jokic considered questionable to return.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bleacher Report
December 29, 2025
Charlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges (ankle) exited Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks with a right ankle sprain. He was injured in the first quarter, leaving the action after logging only seven minutes. Losing Bridges is a massive blow for Charlotte, as he leads the team in scoring with 20.4 points per game. With
Kon Knueppel (ankle) already out,
LaMelo Ball,
Brandon Miller, and
Collin Sexton will be very busy on the offensive end for the rest of Monday's game.
Tidjane Salaun started the second half in Bridges' place.
--Taavi PailkSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
December 29, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Boston Celtics. He is feeling under the weather and may skip his first game of the season. It has been a monster campaign for the 22-year-old, who has upped his scoring production from 16.8 points per game to a career-high 24.2. George has greatly improved his efficiency and is doing a better job as a playmaker, posting 6.8 assists per game, also a career high. If George sits out Tuesday's action,
Isaiah Collier would see a much larger workload, while the rest of the starting group would have additional offensive touches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. He may miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. With Embiid out on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder,
Andre Drummond logged another start. However, he was quiet in 18 minutes of action, finishing with four points and four rebounds.
Adem Bona saw a lot more success, notching 11 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in 28 minutes off the bench. Given his strong performance in the last game, Philadelphia may reward Bona with a starting role on Tuesday if Embiid doesn't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (adductor) has shed the questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Julian Champagnie, who filled in for Fox in the starting unit on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, will move back to the bench. Fox took Saturday off after a superb Christmas Day debut, during which he produced 29 points on 12-for-19 shooting in a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. His recent play has been inconsistent, and he'll aim to find more stability with his performance on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Antonio Spurs
December 29, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson will rejoin the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the New York Knicks. Since returning from a hamstring injury, he has made seven consecutive appearances off the bench. His move back to the first unit indicates that Williamson is now ready for his usual workload. As a starter, the explosive forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.9 minutes this season.
Bryce McGowens will give up his spot in the first unit to Williamson and is listed as inactive on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: New Orleans Pelicans
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (shin) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He sustained a left shin contusion during Sunday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers and initially received a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest. Mitchell has been highly productive in the second unit this season and can show off his talents on Monday night against a team that allows the 13th-most bench points in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Jaylin Williams (heel) and forward/center
Ousmane Dieng (calf) will remain out on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. The two frontcourt reserves have been out for several games due to injury, with Williams missing a seventh consecutive game and Dieng sidelined for a fifth straight contest.
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is also unavailable on Monday, meaning
Branden Carlson could see meaningful minutes in the rotation.
Jalen Williams and
Kenrich Williams may also get some burn at the center position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Isaiah Joe (neck) will play on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to neck soreness, his day at the office was limited to only five minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Thunder have not included Joe on Monday's injury report. Joe mostly provides outside shooting for the defending champions, averaging 2.6 makes from downtown with a career-high 42.4 efficiency. He has a good matchup on Monday, as Atlanta gives up the 11th-most three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
According to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (toe) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins is expected to be sidelined the rest of the week due to a sprained right toe. 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. With the timetable presented, he will be sidelined for at least three more games. With Collins on the shelf,
Nikola Vucevic will be assigned extra minutes at center.
--Andrew LennoxSource: K.C. Johnson
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