December 29, 2025
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (adductor) has shed the questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Julian Champagnie, who filled in for Fox in the starting unit on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, will move back to the bench. Fox took Saturday off after a superb Christmas Day debut, during which he produced 29 points on 12-for-19 shooting in a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. His recent play has been inconsistent, and he'll aim to find more stability with his performance on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Antonio Spurs
December 29, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson will rejoin the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the New York Knicks. Since returning from a hamstring injury, he has made seven consecutive appearances off the bench. His move back to the first unit indicates that Williamson is now ready for his usual workload. As a starter, the explosive forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.9 minutes this season.
Bryce McGowens will give up his spot in the first unit to Williamson and is listed as inactive on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: New Orleans Pelicans
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (shin) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He sustained a left shin contusion during Sunday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers and initially received a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest. Mitchell has been highly productive in the second unit this season and can show off his talents on Monday night against a team that allows the 13th-most bench points in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Jaylin Williams (heel) and forward/center
Ousmane Dieng (calf) will remain out on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. The two frontcourt reserves have been out for several games due to injury, with Williams missing a seventh consecutive game and Dieng sidelined for a fifth straight contest.
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is also unavailable on Monday, meaning
Branden Carlson could see meaningful minutes in the rotation.
Jalen Williams and
Kenrich Williams may also get some burn at the center position.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Isaiah Joe (neck) will play on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to neck soreness, his day at the office was limited to only five minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Thunder have not included Joe on Monday's injury report. Joe mostly provides outside shooting for the defending champions, averaging 2.6 makes from downtown with a career-high 42.4 efficiency. He has a good matchup on Monday, as Atlanta gives up the 11th-most three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
According to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (toe) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins is expected to be sidelined the rest of the week due to a sprained right toe. His injury occurred in the closing minutes of Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. The 28-year-old big man finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes before leaving the floor. With the timetable presented, he will be sidelined for at least three more games. With Collins on the shelf,
Nikola Vucevic will be assigned extra minutes at center.
--Andrew LennoxSource: K.C. Johnson
December 29, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Tyler Kolek (ankle) will be active on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. Since turning heads on Christmas Day with a near double-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koler has sustained an ankle injury and was initially considered questionable for Monday's matchup. While Kolek has produced a few good performances lately, his workload may decrease going forward, as
Miles McBride (ankle) returns from a three-week absence on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Steve Popper
December 29, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (ankle) will rejoin the fun on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. McBride has been out of the lineup since Dec. 7 due to a sprained left ankle. The 25-year-old is enjoying a productive campaign, averaging a career-high 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 27.0 minutes per game. In his comeback game, McBride's workload might be limited.
--Taavi PailkSource: James L. Edwards III
December 29, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) will be in action on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Australian triple-double threat is dealing with an ankle issue, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Giddey has struggled to score in recent games, posting 25 points on 7-for-22 shooting across two contests. Monday's matchup is not a great bounce-back spot, as Minnesota owns the NBA's eighth-best defensive rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Orlando Magic. The rookie big man has missed a pair of contests due to illness. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) out for at least one more week, Murray-Boyles can pick up extra shifts in the rotation, along with
Sandro Mamukelashvili. To bolster its center depth, the team also brought in
Mo Bamba on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract on Sunday. Orlando gives up the 12th-fewest fantasy points to centers, making this a tricky matchup for Toronto's bigs.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Brooklyn Nets forward
Ziaire Williams (ankle) will play on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. He is ready to return from a one-game absence after the team initially listed him as probable for the matchup. Williams has taken a step back in 2025-26, averaging 8.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 22.2 minutes. After starting 45 of 63 contests last season, he has been limited to only two starts this campaign. As a reserve, Williams does not have any fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) is set to return on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. Bitadze missed three straight games due to a sprained left knee. The 26-year-old big man will slide back into his role as backup center behind Wendell Carter. With Bitadze back in the mix,
Jonathan Isaac's usage will be reduced. Bitadze won't be a fantasy factor as his minutes will likely be restricted during tonight's tilt after an extended absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Orlando Magic PR
December 29, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (back) will suit up on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran star is dealing with lower back soreness but is ready to make his ninth consecutive appearance in the second leg of a back-to-back. While Butler struggled to hit shots in Sunday's overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors, he still had a decent fantasy line with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Monday night could also prove to be difficult on the offensive end for Butler, as the Nets have been among the NBA's best defensive teams in recent weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 29, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The talented big man has been nursing a lower back injury lately, missing two games.
Pelle Larsson filled in for Adebayo in the starting lineup and will likely drop back to the bench on Monday, despite a pair of quality performances. Adebayo had a two-point dud in his first meeting with
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets this season. His recent form isn't encouraging either, as Adebayo has finished two of his last four appearances with fewer than 10 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Chiang
December 29, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Suggs will miss his seventh straight game due to a left hip contusion.
Tyus Jones should continue to start while Suggs is sidelined. Jones will continue to be a short-term fantasy assists streamer posting averages of 6.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists during his last six appearances.
Jase Richardson should also still see an expanded role this evening with Suggs on the shelf.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Orlando Magic PR
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