December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Mason Plumlee (groin) underwent surgery "to address an injury to his right groin." He will be re-evaluated in six weeks, with the team planning to announce updates "as appropriate." The 35-year-old signed with the Hornets in July after bouncing around the NBA since being drafted in 2013 by the Brooklyn Nets. He appeared in 14 games for Charlotte this season. However, Plumlee hasn't been productive, averaging 1.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. While he would could have seen more action while
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is sidelined, he still wouldn't have garnered attention from fantasy managers, considering
Moussa Diabate has been holding things down at the five. With that said, the select few who have Plumlee on the roster can drop him without thinking twice.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
According to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (toe) will be sidelined at least 10 more days due to a sprained right toe. The timetable for a return likely puts Collins out of action for at least six contests. His injury occurred in the closing minutes of Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. The 28-year-old big man finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes before leaving the floor. While Collins is sidelined,
Jalen Smith will see an expanded role backing up starting center
Nikola Vucevic.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Joel Lorenzi
December 31, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) is slated to miss his seventh consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendonitis on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 31-year-old veteran remains without a timetable to return, putting his status for Friday's clash with the New Orleans Pelicans in doubt. Forward
Kris Murray (quad), who has started at times during Grant's absence, is questionable and is in danger of missing his second straight game. With Grant still out and Murray potentially sidelined,
Sidy Cissoko could draw another start this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Kon Knueppel (ankle) will make his return to the Hornets' starting lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Knueppel suffered a right ankle injury that forced him to miss Monday's loss to the Bucks. The rookie is averaging 19.3 PPG while shooting 42.8% from deep, which they will certainly need against a tough Warriors team. With the Hornets already missing
Miles Bridges, fantasy managers and DFS players should expect additional volume to be headed Knueppel's way.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't suit up for Wednesday's matchup against
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He is managing a left ankle injury and is missing a second consecutive game.
Guerschon Yabusele and
Ariel Hukporti (lip) are set to have larger roles behind starting center
Karl-Anthony Towns, though Hukporti is listed as questionable for Wednesday night. Wembanyama's presence makes this a tricky matchup for New York's centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is tagged as doubtful on the injury report for Wednesday's encounter with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While he is unlikely to play, this is a positive development, as Allen has been ruled out immediately for the last few games due to a right knee injury. He has missed six contests, giving
Royce O'Neale a chance to reclaim a starting spot.
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin have also held larger roles in the rotation over the last couple of weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets centers
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and
Mason Plumlee (groin) will remain out on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Kalkbrenner will miss his fifth straight game, and Plumlee his fourth. With the two out,
Moussa Diabate has taken over the starting center role, averaging 13.0 rebounds and 12.0 points over the last three games.
PJ Hall is working as the backup center. On Wednesday, Diabate has a good matchup against a team that gives up the eighth-most fantasy points to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Kon Knueppel (ankle) is listed as probable for a New Year's Eve clash against the Golden State Warriors. The 20-year-old rookie sprained his right ankle last week and didn't play on Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sion James rolled with the starters on Monday and will be relegated back to the bench with Knueppel's return.
Josh Green is also likely to lose minutes, though with
Miles Bridges (ankle) potentially missing the game, there could still be additional playing time available for the reserves.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Charlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old sprained his right ankle in Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. In the contest,
Tidjane Salaun started the second half in Bridges' place, notching three points, one assist, one steal, and a game-high 11 rebounds. If Bridges misses his first game of the season,
Liam McNeeley may also see more action. Meanwhile,
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller, who scored a combined 57 points on Monday night, will take on more offensive duties, along with
Kon Knueppel (ankle) and
Collin Sexton.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. With
Jaylin Williams (heel) also out,
Branden Carlson gets a boost in playing time, but he still logged only 11 minutes in Monday's win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Cason Wallace joined the starting unit, while
Chet Holmgren shifted to center. Wallace is likely to remain in the starting lineup after filling the box score on Monday night. He finished with a season-high 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (adductor) won't play on New Year's Eve against the New York Knicks. He has sustained a left adductor strain and could miss more than one game.
Keldon Johnson or
Julian Champagnie will replace Vassell in the starting unit, with
Dylan Harper also in a position to see more minutes. On Wednesday, another chunk of playing time would open up in the rotation if
Stephon Castle (thumb) misses the game. He is currently tagged as questionable on the injury report.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 31, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (thumb) may be unavailable for the final game of 2025 on Wednesday against the New York Knicks, as the team has listed him as questionable for the matchup. The 2025 Rookie of the Year has sprained his left thumb.
Devin Vassell (adductor) has already been ruled out for the game, so San Antonio could have two spots to fill in the starting lineup.
Dylan Harper looks the likeliest replacement for Castle. The 19-year-old rookie has played well throughout the season, but a spot in the first unit would enhance his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will "miss at least a few weeks" as a result of the hamstring strain that he sustained during Monday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick has played well throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging career-highs in points (19.5), rebounds (9.1), assists (9.2), and three-point percentage (39.0%). With
Coby White (calf) also battling an injury of his own, Chicago may roll with
Tre Jones and
Ayo Dosunmu in the starting lineup, making both players must-start options in all fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
December 30, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Desmond Bane (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana. He hasn't missed a game this season, although that trend may come to an end after he experienced back spasms in Monday's loss to Toronto. With
Jalen Suggs (hip) also uncertain to suit up, the team could be leaning even more on
Paolo Banchero and
Anthony Black, with
Tristan da Silva potentially gaining streaming value if Bane can't get on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 30, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's contest in Indiana. He's already missed seven games because of the left hip contusion, so fantasy managers aren't overly convinced he'll be back for this one. If he doesn't return,
Tyus Jones will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Jones hasn't played the best in his eight starts, averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 assists, 2.1 boards, and 1.0 steals. With that said, he could be more productive versus an Indiana team that has struggled defensively throughout the 2025 campaign. Jones' potential might increase even more if
Desmond Bane (back) can't suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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