October 28, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Obi Toppin (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for at least one month. He suffered a right hamstring strain during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Early in the season, Toppin has averaged over 27 minutes per game and was in good form before his injury, posting 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.
Jarace Walker will now likely receive a boost in playing time and deserves fantasy consideration. Other frontcourt players, such as
Tony Bradley and
Isaiah Jackson, may also see more minutes on the floor.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 28, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He continues to deal with a shoulder injury that Nembhard suffered in last week's season opener. Wednesday will mark his third consecutive absence. The Pacers have a depleted backcourt, so players like
Ben Sheppard and
RayJ Dennis carry additional fantasy value. In the previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sheppard rolled with the starting unit, but Dennis made a bigger impact. He registered 12 points, five assists, two steals, and three blocks in 27 minutes off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will be sidelined week-to-week, head coach Rick Carlisle announced on Tuesday. Mathurin injured his right toe in just the second game of the season, and it may take a while before he's ready to return. The Pacers backcourt has also lost
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) early in the year, not to mention the absence of
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles). As a result,
Ben Sheppard has moved into the first unit, while
RayJ Dennis was also heavily involved in Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 28, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (hip) has been listed as questionable for a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Nurkic may have to miss a meeting with his former team due to a right hip contusion. Despite being limited to a bench role in Utah, Nurkic has had a solid start to the season, averaging 6.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals in 17.7 minutes. If he's unable to play Wednesday night,
Kevin Love may log his first minutes in a Jazz uniform, and
Taylor Hendricks could also see extra playing time in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Risacher missed two games with an ankle issue before returning to action on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. It looks like he will remain in the lineup on Wednesday, although the ankle injury may still be bothering Risacher, as he posted only two points on Monday night, shooting 1-for-5 from the field. Risacher's return sent
Nickeil Alexander-Walker back to the bench, but he still had a big role to play in the rotation and should remain on fantasy radars. Alexander-Walker has adjusted well to his new surroundings, averaging 15.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (ankle) remains on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets, but he is expected to play, as the team has listed him as probable. Due to an ankle sprain, Johnson was forced to miss one game during the opening week. However, he returned to the lineup on Monday versus the Chicago Bulls and should remain available on Wednesday night. In his first three appearances of the season, Johnson has averaged 19.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.7 steals. With the Nets appearing to have one of the weakest squads in the league, Johnson will have a good opportunity to boost his numbers if he plays on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (groin) will miss Wednesday's meeting with his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. Following a very productive start to the season, Brooks injured his groin and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game. In his absence,
Royce O'Neale made his first start of the season on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, delivering an impressive performance. He led the Suns with 13 rebounds, adding 17 points, seven assists, and five steals during a 138-134 overtime loss. O'Neale will continue to have extra fantasy value on Wednesday night, although the possible return of
Jalen Green (hamstring) could lead to changes in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. This may be a sign that he's ready to make his Suns debut. Green has missed the first few games of the season due to a right hamstring strain.
Grayson Allen has been starting in Green's place, and he may still hold significant fantasy value if Green has a minutes restriction during his first few games back. Once Green is back at 100 percent, he is expected to play a massive role in the Suns offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (Achilles) is listed as probable on the injury report for Wednesday's encounter with the Indiana Pacers. Davis is dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, but there is a high likelihood that he will be cleared to play. At the start of his first full season in Dallas, Davis has averaged 25.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks. He could have a field day against an Indiana team that's now without
Myles Turner. With both
Daniel Gafford (ankle) and
Dereck Lively II (knee) doubtful for Wednesday's game, Davis may also be asked to shoulder a heavier workload.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brown continues to nurse a hamstring problem that he picked up late in preseason. So far, the issue hasn't really affected Brown, as the Celtics leader has averaged 29.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 35.7 minutes. If Brown suffers a setback and can't play on Wednesday, players like
Anfernee Simons and
Sam Hauser may be more involved in the rotation. Meanwhile,
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard would receive additional offensive usage.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans star was only a limited participant during practice on Tuesday and may have to sit out a second consecutive game due to a bone contusion in his left foot. It's unfortunate that Williamson has again run into health issues after he opened the season with back-to-back 27-point outings. If Williamson can't return on Wednesday,
Derik Queen and
Saddiq Bey will continue to have additional fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (concussion) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed three games while dealing with a concussion. With
Jalen Williams (wrist) and
Isaiah Joe (knee) still out, Caruso should be heavily involved in the action on Tuesday.
Chet Holmgren (back) also won't play against the Kings, which opens up even more minutes in the rotation for players like Caruso,
Aaron Wiggins, and
Ajay Mitchell.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Gary Trent Jr. (illness) has been cleared to face the New York Knicks in Tuesday's big Eastern Conference showdown. He was added to the injury report late due to illness. However, the veteran appears to have shaken off the bug ahead of tip-off. Trent Jr. has been Milwaukee's third-highest scorer so far, averaging 14.3 points in 27.3 minutes. Additionally, he has made an impact defensively by snagging 1.3 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Cole Anthony (illness) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Initially, the team gave him a questionable tag on the injury report, but Anthony has now been upgraded to available and is ready to rejoin the lineup after missing one game due to illness. Anthony will help to compensate for the absence of
Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) in the backcourt. Through his first two outings of the season, Anthony has provided 16.0 points and 6.0 assists per game. However, his early-season shooting percentage of 68.4 isn't sustainable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 28, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest before the team ruled him out. McBride's next opportunity to make a comeback will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. In his absence,
Jordan Clarkson,
Tyler Kolek, and
Landry Shamet have a larger workload in the Knicks backcourt. Clarkson has the most fantasy upside of the three, but he's had a tough time in New York so far, posting only 6.0 points per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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