December 26, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (groin) is expected to miss a few games with a groin strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis hurt himself in the first half of the Christmas Day loss to the Golden State Warriors and did not return. Davis has played in just 16 games so far this year and has not played in six consecutive games since joining the Mavericks last season. With
Dereck Lively II (foot) out for the season,
Daniel Gafford will soak up plenty of minutes at the center position until Davis is ready to return.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
December 26, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (ankle) could miss another game Friday night when his team hosts the Phoenix Suns. Poole also missed Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the ankle issue. Following an extended absence in November and early December, Poole is now a bench player in the Pelicans' rotation. He's still getting plenty of shots up (double digits in every game this season) with mixed efficiency. He averaged 16.6 points and 3.2 assists in about 27 minutes in his last five games off the bench.
--Andrew BallSource: Rod Walker
December 26, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will miss his fourth consecutive game when his team hosts the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The 25-year-old is dealing with left patellar tendinitis, and a timeline for his return remains unclear. Williams recently moved back to a bench role before his injury. He'll have plenty of company on the sidelines, as he is one of six Grizzlies ruled out Friday.
Cam Spencer,
Jaylen Wells, and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will see more playing time, especially if
Ja Morant (questionable, ankle) and
Cedric Coward (questionable, ankle) are inactive.
--Andrew BallSource: Marc Stein
December 26, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Gary Trent Jr. (calf) is questionable to play Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to the team's official injury report. The 26-year-old quickly left Tuesday's win over the Indiana Pacers with a left calf contusion. Trent has fallen out of Milwaukee's starting lineup recently, with
Kevin Porter Jr.,
AJ Green, and
Ryan Rollins handling the majority of the backcourt minutes. Trent only played 17 minutes in the game before his calf injury. If he's inactive tonight,
Gary Harris could see an increase in playing time.
--Andrew BallSource: Milwaukee Bucks
December 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Quentin Grimes (illness) is questionable for Friday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Grimes, alongside
Dominick Barlow and
VJ Edgecombe, were all sick and missed Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Grimes could return soon, though, as he was present for the team's shootaround Friday morning. Grimes has shifted in and out of the starting lineup recently, and his playing time is largely predicated on the health of Philadelphia's other guards. Grimes, however, has not shot the ball well recently (27.9% over his last five games), despite increased opportunities.
--Andrew BallSource: Kevin Lu
December 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Dominick Barlow (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls. The 76ers have a bug circulating the locker room. Barlow,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Quentin Grimes are all questionable with illnesses after missing Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. However, the trio was present at Friday's shootaround, indicating that their returns could be imminent. Barlow has been a surprise starter in Philadelphia's rotation this season, averaging career highs in points (9.1), rebounds (5.6), and assists (1.8) in 26 minutes per game.
--Andrew BallSource: Kevin Lu
December 26, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Corey Kispert (hamstring) has landed back on the injury report and is listed as out for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Kispert had missed 10 games with a thumb injury but was pulled on Tuesday after just 13 minutes of action on the floor with hamstring tightness. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day until we have further clarity on his hamstring. In his absence, expect
Justin Champagnie to get more minutes off the bench at forward. Champagnie has grabbed nine or more rebounds in four of his last five games, providing value for those needing rebound production.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard
RJ Barrett (knee) will miss a 15th straight game on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Barrett has been dealing with a right knee sprain that has coincided with a major decline in the Raptors' early season success. With Barrett out, expect
Ochai Agbaji to continue to get minutes in the starting lineup. Agbaji has not provided much fantasy value in Barrett's absence and fantasy managers should look at other options regardless of the appealing matchup against the Wizards.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Larsson has missed the last five games recovering from a left ankle sprain but returns to a decent matchup against a struggling Hawks defense. Larsson's value on Friday night will depend on whether or not Miami has him in the starting lineup and, if he's not, if he has a minutes restriction. Fantasy managers and DFS managers should keep an eye on this before plugging him into their lineups as his impact will be much greater if he's starting.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (elbow) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Jovic has battled multiple injuries since mid-November and has missed four straight games with this most recent elbow injury. If he doesn't experience any other setbacks prior to tipoff, Jovic should have a good matchup against a struggling Hawks defense. Fantasy managers should temper their expectations, though, given his recent health issues. Jovic's impact may best be found with DFS managers looking for a longshot player with low ownership.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Bitadze is dealing with a knee strain that caused him to miss Tuesday's 110-106 win over Portland. The 26-year-old hasn't been a great fantasy option for many as a bench option for Orlando, but could provide value to those in category leagues if they're in need of rebounds if he's able to go. If Bitadze can't suit up, expect
Jonathan Isaac and
Noah Penda to get extended minutes off the bench.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, marking his sixth consecutive absence. Herro has yet to return to game action while recovering from the toe injury, with his next opportunity coming Saturday. With Herro sidelined, Miami's guard usage remains spread across the rotation, while frontcourt minutes have stayed elevated.
Kel'el Ware has averaged 17.0 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 26.6 minutes over his last five games and would remain in a larger role if
Bam Adebayo (back) is also unavailable.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Miami Heat center
Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks as Miami opens a back-to-back set. His availability across both games remains unclear. If Adebayo is held out,
Kel'el Ware would likely absorb the majority of center minutes after averaging 17.0 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 26.6 minutes over his last five games.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has logged 32.9 minutes per game during that span, while
Simone Fontecchio's role would remain situational.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls after missing the team's most recent contest. Edgecombe has yet to return since being sidelined and remains a fluid pregame decision, with Philadelphia also monitoring
Quentin Grimes (illness), who is questionable, while
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) remains out. If Edgecombe is held out again, guard and wing minutes would likely continue to consolidate around
Jared McCain, who logged 39 minutes and posted 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals last game.
Eric Gordon added 12 points in 17 minutes off the bench, while
Justin Edwards logged 20 minutes in a secondary wing role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 26, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will remain sidelined for Friday's matchup against Phoenix, marking a second straight absence due to a right ankle sprain. Jones was unavailable in the previous game, keeping New Orleans short on its usual perimeter defense. If Jones is held out again,
Bryce McGowens would likely continue starting on the wing after logging 31 minutes with eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals last time out.
Trey Murphy III and
Saddiq Bey should continue in their usual roles, leaving McGowens as a fringe option tied primarily to playing time.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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