December 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors point guard
Jamal Shead (quadriceps) is considered questionable for a meeting with the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup on Tuesday. He could miss his first game of the season due to a right quadriceps contusion. With
RJ Barrett (knee) on the shelf, Shead has regularly logged 20-plus minutes on the floor. In Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics, Shead even started the second half after Ja'Kobe Walter struggled. If Shead exits the lineup, players like Walter and
Ochai Agbaji will have an opportunity to take on a larger workload. However, neither player has offered consistent fantasy production in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Dru Smith (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup clash against the Orlando Magic. He didn't practice on Monday and could miss the big matchup due to a left hip contusion. Smith was a starter for Miami last time out against the Sacramento Kings. However, with
Tyler Herro (toe) and
Davion Mitchell (groin) on track to return to the lineup on Tuesday, Smith's role will be very different if he gets cleared for action.
Pelle Larsson (hip), who is also expected to return on Tuesday, could play a few extra minutes in Smith's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Pelle Larsson (hip) practiced on Monday and is listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup against the Orlando Magic. He was unavailable on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings due to a hip problem. Larsson's fantasy value has plummeted in recent weeks as Miami has returned to full health. Since
Tyler Herro's season debut on Nov. 24, Larsson has been limited to 5.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 20.6 minutes per game. Across his last two outings, Larsson has shot just 1-for-9 from the field, scoring four points. Currently, the Swedish youngster isn't a good fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (groin) looks set to return to the lineup for Tuesday's NBA Cup game against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Due to right groin tightness, Mitchell was unavailable on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. With him out,
Dru Smith (hip) made his first start of the season. The 27-year-old had a minimal impact and will return to the bench on Tuesday if he can play. Smith is considered questionable for the matchup. Mitchell has logged three double-doubles as Miami's starting point guard in 2025-26, averaging 9.7 points and 7.8 assists. He could make a big impact in Tuesday's game, as Orlando allows the eighth-most fantasy points per game to point guards this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Orlando Magic. He has sat out a pair of games due to a right big toe contusion, but Herro appears to be on track to return to action on Tuesday night. The 2025 All-Star practiced fully on Monday.
Kel'el Ware has started back-to-back games during Herro's absence and will presumably drop back to the second unit for Tuesday's action. This may actually be good news for his fantasy prospects, as Ware recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double in his last appearance off the bench. As a starter, he managed nine points and 14 boards across the past two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (knee) will be out for at least one more week, the team announced Monday. He is recovering from a right knee sprain and will need at least a week off after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. Barrett will miss a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. During his absence, Ja'Kobe Walter has run with the starters. He has not performed well, even failing to make a single field goal over the past two games. In Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics,
Jamal Shead (quadriceps) started the second half instead of Walter. On Tuesday, Shead could be in the first unit right from the start, but he is currently considered questionable for the game with a quadriceps contusion.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is considered questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Toronto Raptors. The big man is dealing with tightness in his left calf. Towns practiced on Monday, which is a good sign that he might be ready to return from a one-game absence. Assuming Towns remains out, the Knicks will lean on
Mitchell Robinson and
Ariel Hukporti at the center position. Robinson returned to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds in 25 minutes. He also contributed well on the defensive end. Hukporti had six points, seven rebounds, and three blocks off the bench in 23 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
According to James Ham of ESPN 1320, Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (back/shoulder) will play against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. The 25-year-old sharpshooter has been dealing with right trapezius soreness, but the injury won't keep him out of action during tonight's tilt. Murray is averaging 16.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.5 blocks, and 1.2 threes per game since returning from a thumb injury. Fantasy managers should still expect Murray to play a prominent role in the Kings' frontcourt this evening despite the setback.
--Andrew LennoxSource: James Ham
December 8, 2025
Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports that Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (illness) will play against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Edwards was considered questionable ahead of Monday's matchup due to an illness. However, the 24-year-old star guard is feeling well enough to take the court this evening. Edwards has logged just 26 points in his last two contests after finishing with 44 points across 47 minutes in a 149-142 win over the Pelicans on December 2.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Duane Rankin
December 8, 2025
James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports that Sacramento Kings guard
Dennis Schroder (hip) will miss his sixth consecutive contest on Monday against the Indiana Pacers due to a right hip flexor strain. Schroder carried a questionable tag earlier, but he has since been downgraded to unavailable for this evening's matchup.
Malik Monk and
Nique Clifford will continue to receive extra minutes coming off the bench with Schroder sidelined. Monk is averaging 13.3 points, 2.4 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 threes per contest while Clifford registers 4.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
--Andrew LennoxSource: James Ham
December 8, 2025
On Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) could be out of action 2-to-4 weeks due to a high left ankle sprain. However, an MRI showed no structural damage on the 24-year-old's left leg, according to Charania. Wagner's injury occurred during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks. With Wagner on the shelf, fantasy managers should expect forwards
Jett Howard and
Tristan da Silva to take on extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (quad) will miss his 18th consecutive game on Monday while dealing with a quad strain. His timetable is still unclear, so there's no telling how much time he'll continue to miss. While he's sidelined,
Jeremiah Fears and
Bryce McGowens have been anchoring the backcourt with
Trey Murphy III mixed in as well. Fears has been delivering good value and has now started in 22 of his 24 games played. In those starts with added minutes, he's averaged 15.9 points, 3.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.7% from the floor with a usage of 26.1%.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (calf) remains on Monday's injury report ahead of their contest with the San Antonio Spurs. He's dealing with a right calf strain which has kept him out of their last eight games, but he's considered questionable for this one. While Jones,
Jordan Poole (quad), and
Zion Williamson (adductor) have all been sidelined,
Bryce McGowens,
Saddiq Bey, and
Jeremiah Fears have all been in the starting lineup. Bey and Fears have been the more consistent options for fantasy managers looking for replacements. In their last game against the Nets, Bey registered 18 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two threes while Fears accrued 14 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal, and one turnover.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) has been out since November 16 with a strained hip flexor, but has received a questionable status for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The second-year combo guard has seen sizable jumps in his numbers from his rookie season. Through 13 games played, he's averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 4.0 turnovers per game. If he's unable to make it back to the court,
Julian Champagnie and
Devin Vassell should both remain in the starting five. Champagnie is more widely available across fantasy leagues and has averaged 11.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game as a starter.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (Achilles) popped up on the team's injury report with a sore Achilles ahead of the team's Monday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran wing has been enjoying one of his best seasons to date with averages of 22.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.3 threes per game. He's been seeing added minutes with
Devin Booker (groin) and
Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined. If Brooks can't suit up, however,
Ryan Dunn could join the starting five while
Royce O'Neale and
Jordan Goodwin see some added opportunities. Dunn has started in 11 of his 18 games played while posting 8.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
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