November 15, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle, injury management) won't play on Saturday night versus OKC. He returned from a five-game stint on the shelf because of right ankle impingement for Friday's NBA Cup meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ball struggled, finishing with 16 points, going 5-for-15 from the field and 2-for-6 from behind the arc. While he at least added 10 assists, it was still a below-average fantasy showing. Assuming the 24-year-old didn't suffer a setback in the overtime loss, he'll likely be back in the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. As far as Saturday's contest is concerned,
Collin Sexton and
Tre Mann are the favorites to see more minutes, with one in line to return to the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 15, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers and could miss his second straight game. The rookie has been a steady rotation piece early on, averaging 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 20.8 minutes. He’s also shooting 49.2% from the field and 50.0% from deep. If Murray-Boyles remains sidelined, Toronto will likely lean on
Sandro Mamukelashvili to absorb his minutes, while
Scottie Barnes and
Brandon Ingram continue to dominate touches. For fantasy purposes, Murray-Boyles is more of a deep-league stash, as he is battling for minutes behind
Jakob Poeltl and even Mamukelashvili in the frontcourt rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 15, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets, marking his fifth straight absence. Before the injury, Wiggins was enjoying a strong start, averaging 14.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.8 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes on 45.9% shooting. With Wiggins sidelined, Oklahoma City has leaned more on
Isaiah Joe,
Alex Caruso,
Ajay Mitchell, and
Cason Wallace on the wing, while
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to dominate usage. Fantasy managers, especially in deeper leagues, should try to hold Wiggins, as his scoring and efficiency profile still project as rest-of-season value once he returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 15, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Luguentz Dort (trapezius) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets and is at risk of missing his sixth straight contest. Through seven games, Dort is averaging 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steal in 31.9 minutes while shooting just 31.5% from the field and 19.4% from three. With
Aaron Wiggins (left adductor) also out, Oklahoma City has leaned more on
Ajay Mitchell,
Cason Wallace,
Alex Caruso, and
Isaiah Joe on the wing. Dort is a tough hold in standard formats while his shot is this cold, but in deeper leagues, he remains a viable stash or steals streamer if he is cleared and continues to see heavy minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 15, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Jaylon Tyson (head) will miss his third straight game on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, as he remains in concussion protocol. The second-year wing was carving out a meaningful role before the injury, averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 25.8 minutes while shooting 48.9% from the field and 46.2% from three. With Tyson sidelined, and
Darius Garland (toe) and
Max Strus (foot) also out,
Donovan Mitchell should continue to carry a heavy usage load, while
De'Andre Hunter remains locked into big minutes. Deep-league managers can look at
Sam Merrill and
Craig Porter Jr. as speculative streaming options until Tyson is cleared to return.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 15, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup in Minnesota after appearing in all 11 games this season and erupting for 55 points, five three-pointers, 12 rebounds, and six assists on 78.3% shooting in Wednesday's win over the Clippers. For the year, Jokic is posting 28.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.7 blocks, 68.4% from the field, and 41.7% from deep, so any absence would reshape fantasy lineups. If he sits,
Jamal Murray and
Aaron Gordon should see clear usage bumps, while
Jonas Valanciunas becomes a short-term streamer for points, rebounds, and field-goal percentage in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 15, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) was ruled out for the night after leaving Friday's loss to Detroit, finishing with three points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in under 15 minutes. With
Joel Embiid (knee) out and both
Paul George (knee) and
Jared McCain (G League) uncertain to return for the next game, this injury adds strain to Philadelphia's depth. Oubre has been a steady contributor this season, averaging 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals on 49.7% shooting and 34.3% from deep. If he misses time, expect increased usage for
Quentin Grimes,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Justin Edwards, while
Dominick Barlow, who just returned and logged 10 points and eight rebounds, becomes a deeper-league streaming option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Keith Pompey
November 14, 2025
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (hip) didn't return to Friday's NBA Cup win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The former LSU Tiger logged only 11 minutes in total before suffering a right hip contusion, requiring assistance off the floor. He would finish the night with three points and five rebounds. Eason remains a valuable bench piece for the Rockets, averaging a career-high 12.3 points and 53.1% shooting from behind the arc, adding 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He may miss time. Of course, it's too early to speculate, although fantasy managers should still plan to see Eason on the injury report heading into Sunday's game versus the Orlando Magic. If he can't suit up,
Aaron Holiday may be the favorite to see extended minutes. However, Holiday will need at least a few productive showings to earn a spot on most fantasy rosters.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Danielle Lerner
November 14, 2025
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (hamstring) didn't return to Friday's NBA Cup win over the Miami Heat. He logged only five minutes before exiting, finishing with two points and three rebounds. The Knicks were already down
Jalen Brunson (ankle), who could miss more time moving ahead. The same might be true for Anunoby, with the team reporting that the 28-year-old suffered a left hamstring strain. He's played as well as expected this season, averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and a career-high 2.1 assists in 11 appearances. Unfortunately, fantasy managers may not have him on Monday for the rematch with the Heat.
Josh Hart may finally work his way into the starting lineup, although he'll still get minutes regardless of his role.
Jordan Clarkson and
Landry Shamet, combining for 60 points on Friday night, should draw streaming consideration, at least until Anunoby or Brunson are healthy enough to get back on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NY Knicks PR
November 14, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) won't play on Friday versus the Clippers. He is apparently nearing a return. However, that won't come on Friday night, with AD now missing his eighth-straight contest. With
P.J. Washington (shoulder) also sidelined, there should be extra minutes floating around for
Max Christie and
Naji Marshall, who can both be considered viable streaming options for most fantasy setups. Davis' next chance to get back on the floor will be on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (shoulder) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The 27-year-old has averaged 14.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks this season. He also appeared in all 12 of the Mavericks' contests throughout the 2025 campaign. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns will keep him out of the lineup. Fantasy managers will need to wait and see if he will return on Sunday against Portland. For now,
Naji Marshall and
Max Christie are the favorites to benefit on the offensive end.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) will play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 21-year-old appeared in only three games this season before a knee injury kept him off the floor for the Mavs' last nine games. He was averaging only 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks before going down. With that said, since he will be limited to 15-18 minutes, he may not be the safest option in any fantasy format. However, Lively's presence will still lower the ceiling of
Daniel Gafford.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ron Harrod Jr.
November 14, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play on Friday against the Hornets. He isn't a stranger to the injury report. However, his latest issue, knee tendinopathy, was enough to keep him off the floor when these two clubs played on Wednesday night.
Kyle Kuzma got the start in that one, although he couldn't do much with the expanded role, finishing with only eight points. While Kuzma's fantasy value was already low, it's even lower with Antetokounmpo back in the mix.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) will play on Friday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The 24-year-old has missed plenty of time throughout his career due to ankle injuries, with this latest bout keeping him off the floor for the Hornets' last five contests. Ball remains a must-start in all fantasy formats, even with the risk of fewer minutes in his first game back. His presence will presumably mean less work for
Tre Mann and
Sion James.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 14, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (ribs) will play on Friday versus Minnesota. His presence on the injury report is nothing new. Fortunately, it won't keep him off the floor for the NBA Cup meeting with the Timberwolves. The 29-year-old hasn't had the best 2025 campaign, averaging 15.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. However, Sabonis is still a double-double threat whenever he's on the floor, and he could turn things around once he starts feeling better. With Sabonis available, it will likely mean even less work for
Drew Eubanks.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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