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
November 16, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. He finished this one with four points and five assists, exiting after only 16 minutes of action because of a hip injury. The Spurs were already down
Victor Wembanyama (calf) heading into the contest, so fantasy managers will need to wait and see if either player can get back on the floor on Tuesday against Memphis. In the meantime,
De'Aaron Fox,
Devin Vassell,
Harrison Barnes, and
Keldon Johnson should pick up most of the slack on the scoring end.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Matthew Tynan
November 16, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 28-year-old logged 11 minutes. Unfortunately, that's all fantasy managers would get out of Jones before he suffered a knee injury caused by a loose ball dive by
Jaylen Brown. He needed assistance off the floor, and his next step will likely be further testing to determine the extent of his condition. Jones has started in all 12 of the Clippers' contests this season, averaging 10.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. With that said, Los Angeles is already dealing with its share of injuries, so adding another name to an extensive list isn't good news for the four-win team.
Bogdan Bogdanovic replaced him and could potentially see some action with the starting lineup moving ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Justin Russo
November 16, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. He's dealing with right knee soreness, so the team may take the cautious approach by keeping him off the floor for a second-straight contest. Understandably, that may be the way to go, considering Porzingis has had issues staying healthy over the years. If he's not out there,
Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 18.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals in four starts this season, should take his spot in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (quadriceps) will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a right quad contusion. Allen has been a key perimeter scorer, posting 18.5 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.9 threes on 46.8 percent shooting. He has also shot 44.7 percent from deep, including a scorching 54.8 percent from three across his last five. His absence removes one of Phoenix's most reliable floor spacers and secondary playmakers.
Devin Booker should absorb more usage, while
Dillon Brooks gains extra shots on the wing. Managers in deeper leagues can look to
Jordan Goodwin or
Collin Gillespie for short-term help in assists and threes until Allen returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will miss Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with patellar tendonitis. Kuminga averaged 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 27.7 minutes across 13 games before the setback, and his absence shifts Golden State toward more small-ball lineups.
Jimmy Butler III should see extra time at the four, while
Draymond Green is likely to pick up more center minutes.
Moses Moody and
Will Richard have started recently and should remain in the rotation, giving them deep-league appeal for threes and light scoring. Managers should hold Kuminga in most formats, as his role and counting stats remain helpful once he returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 16, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block in 23.8 minutes across his first four games before the injury. Coulibaly brings defensive upside and has a path to low-end standard league value if his role stabilizes. The shooting remains a concern at 36.8 percent, but the rebounds, assists, and stocks keep him relevant for managers needing across-the-board production. His return would squeeze minutes for
Kyshawn George,
Corey Kispert, and
Cam Whitmore, making the Wizards' wing rotation one to monitor as he works back into the lineup.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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