November 13, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will miss Friday's matchup with the Heat due to a Grade 1 ankle sprain suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Magic. Brunson will be evaluated daily, so it doesn't look like a serious or long-term issue at this point, but he could miss a few games depending on how he responds to treatment. The Knicks have the weekend off before facing the Heat in Miami on Monday, the Mavs in Dallas on Wednesday, and the Magic in Orlando next Saturday. For as long as Brunson is out, the rest of the Knicks' rotation will get increased usage, with
Miles McBride possibly stepping into a big role in the starting lineup.
Karl-Anthony Towns,
Mikal Bridges, and
OG Anunoby will all be lined up for more scoring responsibility for as long as the team is without their superstar playmaker.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
November 13, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (rest) will not play Thursday on the second night of the Hawks' back-to-back, as expected. With Porzinigis listed as out against the Jazz, Okyeka Okongwu and
Mouhamed Gueye will get extra playing time and have big-time potential. Okongwu had 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks when Porzingis sat out last Saturday, while Gueye posted an even better line with 21 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block. Both are great streaming options or DFS plays against the Jazz as the Hawks look to win their fourth game in a row on their impressive road trip.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) had an MRI on Thursday that confirmed that he has a strained groin and will miss at least Friday's game against the Nets. While the Magic didn't put any timeline on his return, he will be evaluated each day, and when he returns will depend on his response to treatment. It doesn't look like an extended absence, but it will cost him time. While he's out,
Franz Wagner,
Desmond Bane, and
Jalen Suggs will have to carry more of the offensive workload, and
Tristan da Silva and
Jonathan Isaac will get more playing time at forward. After Friday's game, the Magic's next matchup is Sunday on the road in Houston, before they return on Tuesday to host the Warriors. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to those games.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jason Beede
November 13, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) is hopeful that he avoided major injury on Wednesday night against the Knicks, but he will undergo an MRI to determine the severity and extent of the injury. Banchero sustained the injury early in the second quarter after trying to accelerate up the floor after snagging a defensive rebound. Banchero said the pain was nowhere near as severe as what he dealt with when he tore his oblique last season. Banchero posted averages of 23.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while playing 34.7 minutes per game over his first 12 games of the season. If he does miss time,
Jonathan Isaac and
Tristan da Silva could help pick up the extra work, while
Jalen Suggs and
Franz Wagner would have to carry the offense. The Magic's next game is Friday against the Nets, so keep an eye out for a status update on Banchero soon.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Fred Katz
November 13, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (concussion) will not be ready to return for Thursday night's matchup with the Raptors. Tyson averaged 25.9 minutes per game in his first 11 games this season, including seven starts. He chipped in 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. His next chance to return will be Saturday against Memphis. While he's out on Thursday,
Craig Porter Jr.,
Dean Wade, and
De'Andre Hunter should get more opportunities against Toronto.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will not play in the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday night due to left knee injury management. Ball played 20 minutes on Wednesday in Miami and had 15 points and eight assists while helping to fill in for
Darius Garland (toe) and
Donovan Mitchell (rest). Mitchell will be back on Thursday, but Garland will join Ball and
Jaylon Tyson (concussion) on the sidelines, leaving
Craig Porter Jr. plenty of room to build on his monster performance on Wednesday. Ball's absence will also likely keep rookie
Tyrese Proctor in the rotation as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) will miss the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday, as expected. He's dealing with what the team is calling a contusion, which indicates he's not facing an extended absence. However, he will miss a second straight game after sitting out Wednesday's win as well. Since
Lonzo Ball (knee) and Jalen Tyson (concussion) are out as well,
Donovan Mitchell,
Craig Porter Jr., and Tyson Proctor should all get more work. Porter had an impressive performance on Wednesday with 19 points, nine assists, four rebounds, four blocks, and three steals in 32 minutes, while leading the Cavs to a win without Garland, Mitchell, and
Evan Mobley. With Mitchell and Mobley back, Porter won't have quite as much workload, but he still should be able to make an impact for as long as Garland is out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Ochai Agbaji (back) was ruled out after he was originally listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be his third absence in his team's last four games, and he played just 15 minutes in a spot start during his one active game during that stretch. For the most part, Toronto has been injury-free this season, which has kept Agbaji in a limited role off the bench. He is playing just 13.9 minutes per game and chipping in 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. With Agbaji out,
Ja'Kobe Walter and
Gradey Dick will get more time in the second unit, although neither has made a big fantasy impact this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) has come off the injury report for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Utah completed a back-to-back on Tuesday night with a blowout win against the Indiana Pacers, and Love was rested for the game. Before his scheduled rest day, Love featured in five consecutive games, averaging 4.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 13.0 minutes. Due to his limited role, Love hasn't been a factor in fantasy basketball, and that's unlikely to change on Thursday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Ochai Agbaji (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Agbaji has played only once in the last three games and could sit out a second consecutive contest due to lower back spasms. Toronto has managed to stay healthy this season, limiting Agbaji's workload to 13.9 minutes per game. He has averaged only 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds. Due to Agbaji's health issues,
Ja'Kobe Walter and
Gradey Dick can play a slightly more significant role off the bench. However, neither player has made a substantial fantasy impact in the 2025-26 season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (back) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to a back issue, he was also listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Toronto ruled him out for the contest ahead of tip-off, resulting in Mamukelashvili's first absence this season. The 26-year-old has been fairly productive as a reserve in Canada, averaging 9.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 17.8 minutes. On Thursday, Mamukelashvili could be joined on the sidelines by
Collin Murray-Boyles (illness), meaning starting center
Jakob Poeltl might be in for a very busy night.
Jonathan Mogbo would then likely take on the backup minutes at center.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie is dealing with an illness and may be sidelined after playing in nine consecutive games.
Jakob Poeltl has been in and out of the Raptors lineup, meaning Murray-Boyles has seen plenty of time on the court early in his NBA career. The 20-year-old has averaged 8.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 20.8 minutes. With
Sandro Mamukelashvili (neck) also questionable for Thursday's matchup, the Raptors frontcourt could be short-handed. In this case,
Jonathan Mogbo might get a much larger workload than he's used to.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 13, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been cleared for contact, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. The former No. 1 pick went through some one-on-one drills during Wednesday's shootaround. Williamson has missed five games due to a left hamstring strain. While he looks to be nearing his return, the team hasn't provided an official timeline for Williamson.
Saddiq Bey has stepped into the first unit as Williamson's replacement, delivering solid performances. He has averaged 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over the past five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Will Guillory
November 13, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) practiced with the team's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, on Wednesday. "He was able to participate in the practice," Lakers head coach JJ Redick said. "Got up and down a little bit with just some, like, warmup transition drills and progressed to five-on-five in the half court, and got, I think about 12 to 15 possessions of live five-on-five contact." James' ability to do some five-on-five work marks a big step toward his return to game action. According to Redick, James "looked good" during the practice. The four-time MVP has missed the first few weeks of the season due to sciatica on his right side and is expected to sit out at least two more games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 13, 2025
Denver Nuggets shooting guard
Christian Braun (ankle) left the team's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, and will not return. The fourth-year guard appeared in just 16 minutes of action before leaving with what the team is labeling a left ankle injury.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and
Bruce Brown are will likely see increased usage is Braun's injury lingers. The 24-year-old was averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game heading into Wednesday's matchup. Braun should be considered questionable when the Nuggets travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Saturday.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Denver Nuggets
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