December 23, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guards
VJ Edgecombe (illness) and
Quentin Grimes (illness) won't suit up on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players are battling an illness and will have their first chance to return on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. With the two unavailable, this could be a big night for
Jared McCain. The 21-year-old sophomore has mostly been an afterthought this season, but he has built up some momentum recently, and there shouldn't be an issue getting minutes on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City forward
Jaylin Williams (heel) won't suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the fourth game in a row that the 23-year-old has missed with right heel bursitis. His absence doesn't significantly impact Oklahoma City's rotation, especially with center
Isaiah Hartenstein back in action. Williams plays about 18 minutes per outing, averaging 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Wiggins is in danger of missing his third game in a row due to right adductor soreness. The fifth-year forward has been a vital part of the Thunder's rotation this season, averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 24 minutes per game. If he is sidelined once again,
Isaiah Joe,
Alex Caruso, and
Cason Wallace will see an uptick in minutes on the floor during this evening's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) was given the questionable tag for Tuesday night's game against the Trail Blazers, as the Magic finish a back-to-back. Bitadze played 14 minutes against the Warriors on Monday, scoring two points to go with five rebounds and a block.
Jonathan Isaac (hip) and
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) are also questionable, and Mo Wagner (knee) isn't quite ready to return yet, which could leave
Wendell Carter Jr. and
Paolo Banchero without much depth behind them in the frontcourt against Portland.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (finger) is set to suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Caruso was sidelined on Monday against Memphis due to a sprained right middle finger. The 31-year-old has averaged only 5.8 points, 3.1 boards, and 1.8 steals throughout the 2025 campaign, so he isn't an everyday fantasy option going into this evening's contest. However, he could spend more minutes on the floor than usual, as
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion and will have to sit out on Tuesday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic forward/center
Jonathan Isaac (hip) could miss Tuesday night's matchup in Portland after being listed as questionable with a hip contusion. He played 13 minutes on Monday and has logged 10-to-15 minutes in six straight games, making marginal contributions in the second unit. With
Goga Bitadze (knee) and
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) also questionable, the frontcourt of the second unit is uncertain for this matchup, which could open up time for
Noah Penda and
Jett Howard. Isaac missed a game last week due to a hip contusion as well, so monitor his status leading up to Tuesday night's late tipoff in Portland
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is available to suit up ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first leg of a back-to-back against Memphis on Monday. Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 24.3 minutes over his last five appearances, providing steady boards and defensive value. After drawing his first start of the season one game ago,
Branden Carlson will likely head back to the bench with Hartenstein back in action this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has missed the last three games with a shoulder contusion, but he was listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the Trail Blazers. He is averaging 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 23 minutes per game in his 26 games this season, and he stepped into a larger role while
Paolo Banchero was out. With Banchero back, his playing time has been a little erratic, but he still offers upside. The second-year forward could step into a larger role if he's ready to return to action, depending on the status of
Goga Bitadze (knee) and
Jonathan Isaac (hip), who are also listed as questionable.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) will sit out Tuesday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell was forced out of Monday's game against Memphis after sustaining a concussion. His next chance to suit up comes on Christmas Day, but it is doubtful that he will be cleared to play. While the 23-year-old is out of action, the Thunder's backcourt will rely upon
Isaiah Joe and
Alex Caruso to take on extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic point guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) has been ruled out for a fourth straight game as the Magic visit the Blazers for the second game of their back-to-back. Suggs has been out since Dec. 13 with a left hip contusion. While he has been sidelined,
Anthony Black and
Paolo Banchero have been carrying more of the playmaking workload, while
Tyus Jones and
Jase Richardson have been getting more minutes. Jones had seven points, four assists, and four steals in 26 minutes on Monday's loss to the Warriors, while Richardson has scored at least nine points in four straight games and had 11 points in 22 minutes on Monday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) will play versus the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren is set to suit up Tuesday after missing the first half of a back-to-back set on Monday due to an illness. The 23-year-old big man is a must-start across all fantasy formats whenever he is available to suit up. Holmgren is averaging 18.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 28.7 minutes per contest across 24 outings so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (calf) missed the last three games with a left calf strain, but he will be able to return to action on Tuesday against the Suns. His return is well-timed since
Luka Doncic (leg) has been ruled out for the contest, giving Reaves a massive role if he's ready to pick it up. Reaves is averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game in his 21 games this season, and he has been able to pick up even more work when Luka has been out. Now that we know that he'll play, stay tuned for any updates on whether he has any limitations.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Mike Trudell
December 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (rest) won't play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball will have the evening off for rest purposes and sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. The 28-year-old finished with six points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets. Ball's ongoing rest/injury management limits his impact across all fantasy formats. With Ball out and
Darius Garland (quadriceps) potentially sidelined, Craig Porter and
Sam Merrill will likely see expanded roles this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk has been made available ahead of the trade deadline, according to the latest reports from Chris B Haynes of NBA on Prime. Monk has fallen out of the rotation for the Kings as they try to go younger in the backcourt, but he still would be an interesting addition to a team's bench. The 27-year-old was runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year in 2023-24 and averaged 17.2 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 31.6 minutes per game last year in 65 games (45 starts) for the Kings. This year, he has played 24 games and averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 rebounds. Monk will likely continue to be a non-factor for fantasy until he is traded, but once he is moved, he could end up in a great spot with plenty to offer, depending on his landing spot.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Chris B. Haynes
December 23, 2025
NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports that San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) participated in morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French superstar is still listed as questionable on the team's official injury report, but his availability during shootaround will likely lead to him suiting up this evening. Wembanyama continues to manage a calf injury that recently kept him out of action for nearly a month. Since returning, he has received limited playing time but has still produced at a high level, averaging 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per contest. If the 21-year-old has a setback and is unable to take the floor,
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk will take on the available center minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Matthew Tynan
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