December 29, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) won't suit up on Monday night against the Suns. The veteran logged 23 minutes in Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block. As usual, he'll sit out the second of back-to-back contests. With
Kyshawn George (hip) also ruled out,
Justin Champagnie might enter the starting lineup. The 24-year-old has averaged 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in eight starts throughout the 2025 campaign. With that in mind, Champagnie is worth streaming in most fantasy formats even if he comes off the bench behind
Bilal Coulibaly.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Kyshawn George (hip) won't play on Monday against Phoenix. He was active for Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and three assists. However, the 22-year-old is now battling a left hip flexor strain, forcing him out for a second-straight contest. With
Khris Middleton (knee) resting,
Tre Johnson is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup. The 2025 No. 6 overall pick got the start in Sunday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, ending the night with 14 points, four assists, one steal, and one block in 26 minutes of work. Johnson will likely see a little more action, giving him a favorable fantasy outlook despite a challenging game on tap.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) won't play on Monday night when his team hosts the Atlanta Hawks due to a left soleus strain. Hartenstein has missed several games with lower-body injuries this season, but it remains to be seen how much time he'll miss this time around. The Thunder will also be without big
Jaylin Williams (heel), so it wouldn't be surprising if the coaching staff goes with a smaller lineup against the Hawks.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (calf) will miss his second consecutive game on Monday with a left calf injury. Sengun also sat out Houston's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. His minutes will be divided among
Steven Adams and
Clint Capela. Neither center is expected to contribute much on offense, although Adams should be a boost in the rebounding department.
Kevin Durant,
Amen Thompson, and
Reed Sheppard will pick up the playmaking slack.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (quad) won't play Monday when his team visits the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right quad contusion. The Hawks will be thin on playmakers, with
Jalen Johnson (illness) also ruled out. Forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will also be inactive. Guards
Dyson Daniels and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be given more ball-handling opportunities, with reserve guard
Keaton Wallace picking up more minutes.
--Andrew BallSource: Atlanta Hawks
December 29, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (quad) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Oklahoma City due to a right quad contusion, adding uncertainty to an already thinned rotation with
Jalen Johnson (illness) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out. If Young sits, Atlanta's offense would shift toward secondary creators.
Dyson Daniels and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be asked to absorb more on-ball work, while
Keaton Wallace and
Luke Kennard could see added minutes despite limited recent production. Daniels offers the most stable fantasy floor, while Wallace and Kennard remain high-risk streamers tied to playing time volatility.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against Minnesota after appearing on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. The designation suggests minimal risk of a workload reduction, keeping Giddey locked into a high-usage, playmaking role. The 23-year-old has produced across multiple categories over his last five, averaging 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.3 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes. His availability stabilizes Chicago's backcourt, limiting added ball-handling upside for
Tre Jones while maintaining consistent usage for
Coby White.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Houston Rockets forward/center
Alperen Sengun (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Indiana after missing the previous win over Cleveland with a left calf issue. His status carries notable fantasy implications given his central role in Houston's offense. If Sengun remains sidelined,
Steven Adams and
Clint Capela would again split center minutes. Adams logged nine points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes last game, while Capela added four points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. Adams profiles as a short-term rebounds stream, while Capela remains a deeper-league fallback.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland after missing one contest since suffering the injury on Christmas Day. His availability remains fluid, but the lack of an immediate shutdown is mildly encouraging for fantasy managers. If Davis sits,
Daniel Gafford might be in line for another start after posting 11 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 23 minutes, while
P.J. Washington could continue handling small-ball center duties following a 17-point, five-rebound, four-block outing.
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse may also see floor time, though both remain too inconsistent for reliable fantasy use.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) is expected to miss a seventh straight game against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to deal with a left hip contusion, having not played since Dec. 13. His absence has reshaped Orlando's guard rotation and fantasy landscape.
Tyus Jones should continue to start and remains a short-term assists streamer, averaging 6.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over his last six.
Anthony Black has absorbed added usage, posting 24.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 3.3 three-pointers in 34.4 minutes, making him a sell-high candidate.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will miss a sixth consecutive game Monday against Washington, extending his absence since Dec. 14 due to right knee injury management. His continued absence keeps the Suns' backcourt rotation thin and boosts short-term fantasy value elsewhere.
Collin Gillespie has emerged as the most reliable beneficiary, averaging 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers in 32.6 minutes over his last five.
Royce O'Neale offers low-ceiling depth in deeper leagues, while
Jordan Goodwin's role remains volatile.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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
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