November 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will sit Sunday against the Clippers for left knee injury management, extending a rest pattern that has kept him in and out of the rotation. Ball has produced 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 23.3 minutes, with 1.2 steals over his last five games, but his 32.5 percent shooting and ongoing maintenance make him difficult to trust in standard formats. With Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) both out,
Jaylon Tyson and
Tyrese Proctor should see additional ballhandling work behind
Darius Garland, while
Donovan Mitchell remains the primary creator. Ball stays in the mix as an assists-and-steals streamer, though managers should anticipate continued volatility tied to his rest schedule.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will remain out Sunday in Oklahoma City, marking his third straight absence. Sharpe was averaging 22.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes before the strain, and the Blazers have replaced his usage with a mix of
Deni Avdija and former Arizona standout
Caleb Love. Love just logged 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Avdija produced 26 points and 13 assists. Managers should hold Sharpe in leagues with an IR slot, as his scoring and steal output remain valuable, while Love offers short-term stability for managers needing immediate guard production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss at least 1-2 weeks with a right calf strain, extending an absence that has already reached four games. The veteran was producing 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes on 44.6 percent shooting before the setback. His absence forces Portland to lean heavily on
Deni Avdija for initiation, while
Caleb Love gains the clearest path to minutes and shot volume.
Sidy Cissoko also becomes a deeper-league consideration with multiple starters sidelined. Holiday remains a firm hold in all competitive formats, but shallow-league managers may need to evaluate IL constraints until he is cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against OKC due to a left ankle sprain, and fellow big man
Robert Williams III (knee) is also questionable, leaving Portland's frontcourt in a precarious spot. Clingan has averaged 14.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over his past five games, highlighted by a 22-point, 10-rebound performance in his last outing. If both centers sit, the team will be forced into expanded minutes for
Yang Hansen and
Duop Reath, who become deep-league streamers for rebounds and blocks.
Deni Avdija and
Jerami Grant would see heavier usage as well, with Portland likely leaning smaller in competitive minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) will remain sidelined Sunday against the Clippers due to a right third finger strain, marking his second straight absence. Allen has been strong across 14 games, averaging 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 26.0 minutes while shooting 57.7 percent. He remains a steady category anchor, especially for rebounds, field goal percentage, and low turnovers. His ongoing absence forces Cleveland into more small-ball looks with
Evan Mobley at the five, which boosts Mobley's rebounding and block potential.
Dean Wade and
Larry Nance Jr. should also see elevated frontcourt minutes, giving each deep-league streaming appeal until Allen returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 23, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia after another productive stretch as Miami's lead perimeter scorer. Powell is averaging 24.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.2 threes in 30.6 minutes while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. He logged 19 points with two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in his last outing and has posted 25.6 points across his past five games. From a fantasy angle, managers should expect continued strong usage as long as his hip holds up, with
Bam Adebayo maintaining secondary touches.
Tyler Herro (ankle) and
Andrew Wiggins (hip) remain out, keeping Powell's role secure across formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is expected to return on Sunday in Cleveland. The 34-year-old wasn't available for Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, it appears he'll be back from his 10-game layoff versus the 11-6 Cavaliers. Leonard had played well before going down with the injury, averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 steals while shooting 40.0% from behind the arc. There hasn't been any word about a minutes cap, although it's possible. However, even with the potential for limited action, Leonard can be plugged back into all fantasy lineups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Chris Haynes
November 22, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will miss Saturday's matchup in Charlotte, marking his 10th consecutive absence. Leonard opened the season in peak form, putting up 24.3 points with 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 33.5 minutes while shooting 50.5 percent from the field. His continued absence, paired with
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) being out multiple weeks, leaves the Clippers thin at both forward spots.
James Harden absorbs more of the scoring and creation load, while
John Collins and
Ivica Zubac take on steadier touches.
Nicolas Batum and
Bogdan Bogdanovic remain the primary wing replacements, and
Kobe Sanders should continue holding a larger rotation role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Tre Mann (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Clippers after sitting out Wednesday's loss at Indiana. The reserve guard has played a volatile role this season, averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 22.0 minutes on 36.5 percent from the field. His recent stretch has been modest, averaging 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 21.2 minutes, but the three-point attempts remain steady enough for deeper formats. If he's cleared, Mann should slide back into his reserve guard slot behind
LaMelo Ball and
Collin Sexton, which would trim
KJ Simpson's minutes and slightly curb
Sion James' secondary touches. He profiles more as a situational option, offering streaming appeal for threes and light assists when the minutes are there.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (reconditioning) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup in Milwaukee, putting him on the verge of his first appearance of the season. The third-year guard averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 29.9 minutes last year, giving him steady counting-stat appeal despite efficiency swings and light defensive output. If cleared, he should immediately slide into Detroit's guard rotation behind
Cade Cunningham and
Duncan Robinson, likely trimming
Daniss Jenkins' workload and reducing minutes for
Ron Holland II on the wing. Managers in competitive leagues should be prepared to add or activate Ivey, since his points and assists help balance deeper builds despite the efficiency tradeoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (ankle) is questionable for Saturday at Milwaukee after missing nine straight games. He has appeared in only six games this season but still produced 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 32.2 minutes. If he's cleared to return, he slots back in as a reliable rotation piece who can contribute across categories without creating efficiency issues or turnovers. His return would reshape Detroit's forward rotation, likely reducing opportunities for
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green while tightening
Isaiah Stewart's path to minutes at the four and five.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
November 22, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) exited Friday's win at Houston after just three minutes and is expected to miss time, according to head coach David Adelman. Gordon has been in and out of the lineup recently, sitting two games earlier in the month. He was in the middle of a strong season, averaging 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 28.3 minutes. His last five games included 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds on 50.9 percent shooting and 40.9 percent from deep.
Peyton Watson should be the primary beneficiary, with
Tim Hardaway Jr. and
Bruce Brown gaining wing minutes and
Jonas Valanciunas seeing a small bump.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vic Lombardi
November 22, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (ankle) exited Friday's loss to Miami after 18 minutes and did not return. The second-year forward has averaged 14.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 27.7 minutes, with a recent five-game run of 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 45.5 percent shooting. If Buzelis misses time,
Patrick Williams and
Jalen Smith should take most of the frontcourt workload.
Kevin Huerter may see extra run in smaller lineups, and
Josh Giddey and
Ayo Dosunmu could get minor usage bumps. Managers should continue holding Buzelis, as his current role and production remain secure once he's healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: K.C. Johnson
November 21, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) won't return to Friday's NBA Cup clash with the Houston Rockets. The 30-year-old didn't suit up for the win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. While he received the green light to get on the floor on Friday, his night came to an abrupt end due to a right hamstring strain after only three minutes of work. Gordon is having the best season of his career, averaging 20.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 45.2% shooting from behind the arc. With that in mind, if he ends up missing time,
Tim Hardaway Jr. or
Bruce Brown could find themselves in the starting lineup, with
Spencer Jones getting more minutes from off the bench. Of course,
Nikola Jokic and
Jamal Murray should continue to lead the way offensively.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Denver Nuggets
November 21, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans. Okongwu has averaged 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 29 minutes, and he posted 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in his most recent game. Managers should be ready if he sits, as he has been steady across his last five games, highlighted by a 32-point outing. If he doesn't suit up,
Kristaps Porzingis absorbs most of the interior workload while
Mouhamed Gueye becomes a deeper-league streaming option.
Vit Krejci and
Luke Kennard also gain marginal stability with Atlanta already missing
Trae Young (knee). Okongwu remains a hold in standard formats given his consistent playing time and production.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brad Rowland
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