December 28, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
De'Aaron Fox (adductor, illness) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He didn't suit up for Saturday's loss to the Jazz because of adductor tightness. The 28-year-old is also battling an illness.
Justin Champagnie entered the starting lineup versus Utah, although it was
Keldon Johnson and
Dylan Harper benefiting the most by combining for 34 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists from off the bench. If Fox misses another game, Champagnie will presumably remain with the first-five, with Harper, Johnson, and
Stephon Castle in line for expanded roles behind
Victor Wembanyama.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) is probable heading into Monday's meeting with the visiting Nuggets after missing the last two games because of lower back soreness. Assuming Adebayo is cleared to return, he should immediately find a spot in all fantasy lineups. With that said, his presence will likely result in
Pelle Larsson, who had 16 points, seven assists, and one block as a starter in Friday's win over the Pacers, heading back to the bench.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., coming off a 28-point effort, may have issues staying as productive if Adebayo is back on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Kon Knueppel (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus Milwaukee. The rookie has played exceptionally well throughout the 2025 campaign. He sprained his ankle in Friday's 120-105 victory over the Orlando Magic. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, so Knueppel should be considered day-to-day, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him return on Wednesday against the Warriors as well as Friday's rematch with the Bucks, at the very least. As a result,
Collin Sexton may find his way back into the starting lineup for a few contests. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.9 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 10 starts this season, giving him a higher fantasy ceiling than usual.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) remains out on Monday against Milwaukee. He's still day-to-day because of a sprained left elbow, although many fantasy managers aren't convinced that he'll be back for Wednesday's clash versus the Warriors or Friday's rematch with the Bucks.
Mason Plumlee (groin) is also out again, meaning
Moussa Diabate will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Diabate has played well as a starter this season, most recently amassing 10 points, 12 boards, and one block in Friday's win over the Orlando Magic.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
John Collins (illness) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. He's not feeling well, so fantasy managers will need to wait and see if he'll return on Tuesday night versus the Sacramento Kings. The Clippers are also down
Ivica Zubac (ankle), meaning Ty Lue may continue to rely on
Nicolas Batum, who had three points, two boards, and one steal in 30 minutes from off the bench in Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, to spend more time underneath the basket.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Kyshawn George (hip) won't suit up for Sunday's matchup with Memphis. He logged 28 minutes in Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 23 points, six boards, and three assists while shooting 3-for-5 from deep. Fantasy managers should consider George day-to-day, so there may be a chance he'll be back on Monday against the visiting Suns. In the meantime,
Justin Champagnie, averaging 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in eight starts this season, is expected to replace him in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Jock Landale (calf) won't play on Sunday against Washington. With
Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined, Landale has been seeing extra minutes, resulting in career-high averages of 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. His next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. While Landale is out,
Jaren Jackson Jr. and
Santi Aldama should see additional work.
Christian Koloko, who had four points, three boards, three steals, and one block in Friday's win over Milwaukee, will likely continue to be involved from off the bench in a favorable matchup with the Wizards.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) continues to progress in his recovery, though coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday that there remains no timetable for his return. Herro's continued absence has kept Miami's backcourt rotation fluid, opening short-term opportunity for
Pelle Larsson. The second-year guard has started the last two games and averaged 18.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 28.6 minutes, providing streaming value in deeper formats.
Dru Smith and
Kasparas Jakucionis remain low-usage reserves.
--Brian DailisanSource: Anthony Chiang
December 28, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (lower body) exited in the closing minutes of Saturday's loss to Milwaukee and did not return, putting his availability for Monday against Minnesota in question. Collins finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes before leaving the floor. The timing is notable given his recent bench production, averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds in 19.3 minutes while scoring in double figures in six straight games. If Collins misses time,
Nikola Vucevic would absorb heavier center minutes, while
Jalen Smith becomes a deeper-league rebound streamer after logging six points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes Saturday.
--Brian DailisanSource: K.C. Johnson
December 28, 2025
Boston Celtics forward/center
Chris Boucher (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland, marking his second consecutive absence. The veteran remains outside Boston's regular rotation, keeping his fantasy impact minimal. Coach Joe Mazzulla has leaned more on
Neemias Queta, who has averaged 10.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes over his last three games, while
Luka Garza has produced 11.0 points and 7.7 rebounds in 25.6 minutes in the same span. Boucher can be left on the waiver wire.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (back) will not play Sunday against Sacramento, extending his absence to five straight games after last appearing Dec. 14. Vincent's short-term fantasy impact remains minimal after averaging 6.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 21.3 minutes across his last five outings. With
Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined for multiple weeks, Vincent could resurface in a secondary ballhandling role once healthy, but
Luka Doncic and
Marcus Smart continue to dominate guard usage. Vincent can safely be left on the wire in standard leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston and remains without a timetable after missing 19 games since Nov. 14. The veteran's continued absence has consolidated playmaking duties for
Deni Avdija, who has averaged 26.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in 39.4 minutes over his last five games.
Shaedon Sharpe maintains a primary scoring role, while
Sidy Cissoko,
Rayan Rupert, and
Caleb Love stay in the rotation but lack fantasy reliability. Holiday remains a stash-only option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Golden State after being downgraded from questionable. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals in 19.8 minutes across his last five games, offering modest defensive value but limited scoring. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined,
Sandro Mamukelashvili would be positioned to handle expanded frontcourt duties after posting 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes.
Ochai Agbaji and
Jonathan Mogbo project for situational minutes, keeping Murray-Boyles in a hold-only range for deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed two games while going through concussion protocol. Mitchell has been one of the most productive reserves in the NBA this season, averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He will eat into the minutes of
Aaron Wiggins and
Isaiah Joe. On Sunday, Mitchell has a mediocre matchup against a team that allows 35.9 bench points per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanović (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran played only two minutes in Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, exiting with a hip problem, but he will miss Sunday's action due to left hamstring injury management. Some of Bogdanovic's minutes could be filled on Sunday by the returning
Derrick Jones Jr. Kobe Sanders and
Jordan Miller may also see additional minutes in the rotation, but they aren't relevant in fantasy.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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