December 29, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) is active on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. After sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Boston Celtics, he will resume his duties as the backup center.
Yang Hansen and
Duop Reath will drop down the depth chart. Williams has averaged 6.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 15.9 minutes this season. He may be a bit more productive on Monday night, as Dallas gives up the most points in the league to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Kris Murray (quadriceps) won't play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. He will exit the lineup due to a quadriceps contusion after logging 30 minutes in Sunday's win over the Boston Celtics. With
Jerami Grant (Achilles) unavailable, Murray made his fifth consecutive start on Sunday. The team may now look to
Sidy Cissoko to fill one of the starting forward spots, while
Rayan Rupert is likely to receive increased minutes coming off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Pelle Larsson (ankle) will not finish Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a right ankle sprain. The Swedish youngster sustained the injury early in the fourth quarter. With
Bam Adebayo's return, Larsson dropped to the second unit on Monday, tallying three points and two rebounds before his premature exit.
Simone Fontecchio may re-enter the regular rotation this week if Larsson misses additional time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Miami Heat
December 29, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will miss the rest of Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced. While Giddey was on the injury report with an ankle issue before the game, he exited the action with a hamstring problem in the third quarter. The Bulls also lost
Coby White (calf) during the contest, leaving the team without its starting backcourt. Without Giddey,
Tre Jones will operate as the primary ball-handler, while Kevin Huarter and
Ayo Dosunmu will also help to fill the gap in the backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chicago Bulls
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
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