November 17, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) is trending in the right direction after picking up a questionable tag for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran has yet to play this season as the team is taking every precaution with his rehab from knee surgery in the offseason. If he suits up, he may be under a minutes restriction, so his fantasy value wouldn't be too high right away. With
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) ruled out, he could get the starting nod though. Otherwise,
Trendon Watford and
Dominick Barlow would be the next best streaming options. Head coach Nick Nurse seems to go with a hot hand approach in terms of mintues for Watford and Barlow, so it would be hard to judge which is the better one to go with in the meantime.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) has a chance to return from a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain. On the official injury report against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Thompson drew a questionable tag. The dynamic wing hasn't played since their win over the Phoenix Suns on November 9, but he has seen career highs in almost every category across the board. He's averaging 13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 turnovers across 29.1 minutes per game. If he remains out for a fourth consecutive game,
Duncan Robinson and
Ron Holland II will continue to see more opportunities. Robinson provides a bit more consistent value for fantasy managers in category leagues, but Holland produces a bit more in the stocks department.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) has been listed as probable for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers, which would end a two-game absence if he does suit up. The former 13th-overall pick has been a dominant force in the paint this season and has been posting career high numbers through 11 games played. So far, he's registering 19.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks across 29.0 minutes per contest. If, for some reason, he's downgraded, then
Paul Reed should remain in the starting lineup and serve as a solid streaming option across all fantasy formats.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) is still dealing with a hip contusion which has kept him out of the last two games. The team has listed him as questionable ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Indiana Pacers, so he has a chance to return to the court. Cunningham has looked like an MVP candidate to start the season as he averages 27.5 points, 9.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 3.6 turnovers, and 1.9 threes per game. If he's unable to suit up again, however,
Daniss Jenkins will likely remain in the starting five. Jenkins has been a solid streaming option so far after putting up averages of 18.5 points, 10.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game over his last two starts.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) has a chance to return on Monday against the Detroit Pistons after being listed as questionable on the official injury report. The 23-year-old hasn't played since the second game of the season when he first suffered a sprain in his right great toe. With the injuries piling up for the Pacers, Mathurin should be slotted back into the starting five when he returns. In their last game, they started
Andrew Nembhard with a bunch of bigs while
Ben Sheppard and
T.J. McConnell came off the bench.
Tony Bradley would likely be the one to move to the bench if Mathurin is back, which would put him off of the fantasy radar.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) took a scary fall after a fast-break dunk during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The second-year wing nearly somersaulted and landed directly on his hip. He was able to walk off on his own, but the team ruled him out for the rest of the game with what they're calling a hip contusion. He finished with 15 points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals, and one turnover. If he has to miss some time,
Vit Krejci would likely move into the starting five and could provide some three-point for fantasy managers in need of a streaming option.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
November 16, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (shoulder) will play on Sunday against Portland. He left Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns because of a shoulder issue and didn't suit up on Friday for the NBA Cup meeting with the Clippers. However, now that Washington is back in the lineup,
Naji Marshall will presumably head back to the bench, although he should remain involved, considering
Anthony Davis (calf) will miss another game.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) won't play on Sunday versus the Trail Blazers. It's unknown how much longer AD will be off the floor. However, considering his injury history, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see him miss at least a few more contests.
Dereck Lively II and
Daniel Gafford should continue to handle business in the middle, although both players need to pick things up before earning a consistent spot in fantasy lineups.
Naji Marshall, coming off a 28-point showing, should remain more involved offensively.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains out for Sunday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. It appears the former Duke Blue Devil is nearing a return. However, fantasy managers will need to wait at least one more game before potentially seeing him back on the court.
Jordan Poole (quadriceps) is also out, meaning there should be extra scoring opportunities for everyone, although
Trey Murphy III and
Jeremiah Fears may continue to lead the way offensively.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss his first game of the season on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. The two-time NBA champion is dealing with a sore right calf and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Holiday has had a great time with the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals across 33.4 minutes of action. His absence on Sunday means more ball-handling duties for
Shaedon Sharpe and
Deni Avdija. Meanwhile,
Sidy Cissoko,
Rayan Rupert, and
Caleb Love could all be more involved in the guard rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
November 16, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) won't play on Sunday night versus the Suns. It will be his second straight absence. He's battling knee soreness. However, with Porzingis' injury history, it's hard to gauge how long he'll be off the floor. His next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the visiting Pistons. As far as Sunday's contest is concerned,
Onyeka Okongwu, coming off a 32-point, 11-rebound, and three-block effort in Thursday's win over the Utah Jazz, should find his way back into the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Atlanta Hawks
November 16, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (toe) will remain sidelined for a sixth straight game on Monday night against the New York Knicks. The star big man hurt his left big toe in a game earlier this month. Adebayo practiced on Sunday, which may indicate that he could be ready to return soon. After hosting the Knicks, Miami's next game will be on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors.
Kel'el Ware is looking at another start at center on Monday. He had a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double, along with three blocks, in Friday's 140-132 loss to the Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Miami Heat. He is considered day-to-day after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Orlando Magic. Following Brunson's exit from the lineup,
Miles McBride (personal) made his second start of the season on Friday against the Heat. There could be another change in the lineup on Monday night, as McBride is listed as questionable for the game.
Landry Shamet or
Jordan Clarkson could hop into the first unit. The two made a massive impact in Friday's game, scoring a combined 60 points in New York's 140-132 victory.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (hamstring) is expected to be out for a couple of weeks. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Anunoby will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He will remain behind as the team begins a five-game road trip on Monday night against the Miami Heat. Anunoby averages the fourth-most minutes on the Knicks squad, meaning his absence will open up a big chunk of additional playing time for the rest of the crew.
Josh Hart,
Landry Shamet, and
Jordan Clarkson are set to benefit the most from Anunoby's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
November 16, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (calf) will return to the floor on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. The versatile French talent has missed four games due to a left calf contusion. Coulibaly has averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 23.8 minutes. He will jump straight back into the starting lineup on Sunday, although the team may limit his workload to avoid an injury setback.
Tre Johnson is returning to the second unit, but this won't affect his fantasy value because his stats as a starter and a reserve are very comparable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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