December 7, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) won't play on Sunday against Utah. It's unknown exactly when or how SGA injured his left elbow. However, it's at least serious enough to force him to miss his first game of the 2025 campaign. Gilgeous-Alexander is having another MVP-caliber year, averaging a career-high 32.8 points and 44.3% shooting from behind the arc, adding 4.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.4 steals. Of course, that type of production can't be replaced, although
Jalen Williams and
Chet Holmgren will try their best.
Ajay Mitchell, averaging 16.8 points, 4.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 50.0% shooting from deep in six starts this season, could also be in line for a quality game, especially if he works his way back into the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2023 MVP missed Friday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. While it appeared he was trending toward another absence, he was upgraded from questionable on Sunday afternoon. Of course, there's still a chance Embiid won't be on the floor. If that's the case,
Andre Drummond, averaging 10.1 points and 11.8 rebounds in 11 starts this season, will presumably replace him in the rotation once again. If Embiid is availabe, he's a must-start in any fantasy format despite his decline in production.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He's missed the last nine games because of a right calf strain. Although the 26-year-old probably won't return on Sunday from the lengthy stint on the shelf, it appears he has a chance to get back on the floor soon, possibly for Friday's clash with the Utah Jazz. In the meantime,
Vince Williams Jr. remains the favorite to replace Morant in the rotation. Williams hasn't been the most productive scorer in his 10 starts this season, averaging 8.4 points. However, he's at least amassed 7.9 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals when in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (illness) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. He just popped up on the injury report because of an illness. Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be an issue. However, with
Donovan Clingan (leg) not a lock to suit up after missing Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, Williams could be needed to start. If Williams and Clingan aren't available,
Duop Reath would be the favorite to replace them in the rotation. The 29-year-old hasn't started since the 2023 campaign, when he averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 37.4% shooting from behind the arc in 20 appearances with the first-five.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 7, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers center
Donovan Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2024 No. 7 overall pick suffered a left lower leg contusion during the matchup versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping him off the floor for Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Robert Williams III got the start in that one, finishing the night with eight points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks. If Clingan is out again, Williams is certainly worth streaming against the Grizzlies. Although Williams isn't the most efficient scorer, he is usually a lock to make up for it in other statistical areas.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't suit up on Sunday versus the Nuggets. He injured his left ankle in Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors. Luckily, Charlotte won't play again until Friday against the visiting Chicago Bulls, so he'll have some extra time to rest. With
Collin Sexton (quadriceps) out as well,
KJ Simpson, who logged 28 minutes on Friday, could enter the starting lineup. However, he only had eight points while committing seven turnovers, so he's not the safest streaming option by any means.
Tidjane Salaun, coming off a 21-point effort, might also be in line for more minutes and scoring chances.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. He has averaged 16.8 points during the 2025 campaign, down from last season (17.1). However, the 26-year-old has improved in several statistical areas, including rebounds (4.4), assists (6.3), and three-point shooting (39.1%). Quickley also hasn't missed a game after being limited to 33 appearances in 2024. If he can't suit up,
Jamal Shead,
Gradey Dick, or
Collin Murray-Boyles could enter the starting lineup. Either way, all three players should see more action, although none of them can be trusted fully for streaming purposes in any fantasy setup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (knee) won't play in Saturday's intrastate meeting with the Rockets. This will only be his second absence of the 2025 campaign. However, the 35-year-old has averaged a career-low 11.0 points, so his absence won't mean much for fantasy managers. Still, without Thompson, it could at least mean more minutes for
D'Angelo Russell,
Brandon Williams, and
Jaden Hardy, although none of those players are consistently reliable from a fantasy standpoint.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. He'll now be sidelined for another contest after missing Friday's win over the Phoenix Suns because of an illness. Fortunately, the Rockets won't play again until Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, so Sengun will have a few more days to feel better. With
Steven Adams (ankle) also out,
Clint Capela, coming off a four-point, seven-rebound, four-block effort, could be in line for his most productive game of the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) won't play on Saturday versus the Kings. The 25-year-old began the season on the shelf due to foot and ankle injuries. Since returning, he appeared in five games, averaging 23.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and a career-high 48.4% shooting from behind the arc. Herro will now miss his second-straight contest due to a right big toe contusion. He's considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers will wait to see if he'll be back on Tuesday in Orlando. Without Herro,
Bam Adebayo and
Norman Powell are the favorites to be the top contributors on the scoring end, although
Jaime Jaquez Jr.,
Kel'el Ware, and
Andrew Wiggins could have more prominent roles.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (knee) won't play on Saturday against Cleveland, marking his second-straight absence. He was listed as questionable, meaning there's a chance he might be back on Sunday versus the Bulls, his former team. However, with
Draymond Green (foot) and
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) also sidelined, fantasy managers could see an uptick in scoring from
Buddy Hield,
Moses Moody,
Brandin Podziemski,
Jonathan Kuminga.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Draymond Green (foot) won't play on Saturday against Cleveland. He logged only nine minutes before exiting Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers because of a right foot injury. Fantasy managers anticipated the 35-year-old would miss time. However, considering he was questionable, it appears the door is open for his return on Sunday in Chicago. With
Jimmy Butler III (knee) and
Stephen Curry (quadriceps) also out, fantasy managers could see more scoring primarily from
Moses Moody,
Jonathan Kuminga,
Buddy Hield, and
Brandin Podziemski.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn after missing the past two games, positioning rookie big
Derik Queen for another sizeable workload if he sits again. Queen logged 12 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes Thursday and posted 21 points and eight rebounds in his previous start, giving him firm streaming appeal if Missi remains out.
Trey Murphy III and
Jeremiah Fears also see small bumps in usage, while
Kevon Looney and
Karlo Matkovic remain low-minute reserves.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Atlanta, continuing a stretch where his availability and production have been hard for fantasy managers to rely on. The veteran has bounced in and out of the lineup, and his recent line of 16 points, three rebounds, and four assists underscores a solid but low-ceiling role when active. If he sits,
Justin Champagnie, rookie
Will Riley, and
Cam Whitmore (illness) should absorb extra wing minutes, with Champagnie's rebounding and Whitmore's scoring making them deeper-league streamers rather than standard-league priorities.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2025
Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (back) is probable for Saturday's matchup with New Orleans after continuing his strong stretch with 29 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in 34 minutes Thursday. Clowney has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists across his past five games while shooting 48.1 percent from the field, solidifying his role as a high-minute starter. With
Cam Thomas (hamstring) and
Haywood Highsmith (knee) still out, Clowney should continue seeing strong usage, while
Ziaire Williams and rookie
Danny Wolf remain the primary depth options behind him.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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