December 28, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Jock Landale (calf) won't play on Sunday against Washington. With
Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined, Landale has been seeing extra minutes, resulting in career-high averages of 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. His next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. While Landale is out,
Jaren Jackson Jr. and
Santi Aldama should see additional work.
Christian Koloko, who had four points, three boards, three steals, and one block in Friday's win over Milwaukee, will likely continue to be involved from off the bench in a favorable matchup with the Wizards.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) continues to progress in his recovery, though coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday that there remains no timetable for his return. Herro's continued absence has kept Miami's backcourt rotation fluid, opening short-term opportunity for
Pelle Larsson. The second-year guard has started the last two games and averaged 18.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 28.6 minutes, providing streaming value in deeper formats.
Dru Smith and
Kasparas Jakucionis remain low-usage reserves.
--Brian DailisanSource: Anthony Chiang
December 28, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Zach Collins (lower body) exited in the closing minutes of Saturday's loss to Milwaukee and did not return, putting his availability for Monday against Minnesota in question. Collins finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes before leaving the floor. The timing is notable given his recent bench production, averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds in 19.3 minutes while scoring in double figures in six straight games. If Collins misses time,
Nikola Vucevic would absorb heavier center minutes, while
Jalen Smith becomes a deeper-league rebound streamer after logging six points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes Saturday.
--Brian DailisanSource: K.C. Johnson
December 28, 2025
Boston Celtics forward/center
Chris Boucher (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland, marking his second consecutive absence. The veteran remains outside Boston's regular rotation, keeping his fantasy impact minimal. Coach Joe Mazzulla has leaned more on
Neemias Queta, who has averaged 10.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes over his last three games, while
Luka Garza has produced 11.0 points and 7.7 rebounds in 25.6 minutes in the same span. Boucher can be left on the waiver wire.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (back) will not play Sunday against Sacramento, extending his absence to five straight games after last appearing Dec. 14. Vincent's short-term fantasy impact remains minimal after averaging 6.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 21.3 minutes across his last five outings. With
Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined for multiple weeks, Vincent could resurface in a secondary ballhandling role once healthy, but
Luka Doncic and
Marcus Smart continue to dominate guard usage. Vincent can safely be left on the wire in standard leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston and remains without a timetable after missing 19 games since Nov. 14. The veteran's continued absence has consolidated playmaking duties for
Deni Avdija, who has averaged 26.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in 39.4 minutes over his last five games.
Shaedon Sharpe maintains a primary scoring role, while
Sidy Cissoko,
Rayan Rupert, and
Caleb Love stay in the rotation but lack fantasy reliability. Holiday remains a stash-only option.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 28, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Golden State after being downgraded from questionable. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals in 19.8 minutes across his last five games, offering modest defensive value but limited scoring. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined,
Sandro Mamukelashvili would be positioned to handle expanded frontcourt duties after posting 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes.
Ochai Agbaji and
Jonathan Mogbo project for situational minutes, keeping Murray-Boyles in a hold-only range for deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed two games while going through concussion protocol. Mitchell has been one of the most productive reserves in the NBA this season, averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He will eat into the minutes of
Aaron Wiggins and
Isaiah Joe. On Sunday, Mitchell has a mediocre matchup against a team that allows 35.9 bench points per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanović (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran played only two minutes in Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, exiting with a hip problem, but he will miss Sunday's action due to left hamstring injury management. Some of Bogdanovic's minutes could be filled on Sunday by the returning
Derrick Jones Jr. Kobe Sanders and
Jordan Miller may also see additional minutes in the rotation, but they aren't relevant in fantasy.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (hip) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. He is experiencing soreness in his left hip flexor and may have to miss his third game of the season. George's performance has been one of only a few bright spots for Washington in 2025-26, as the second-year player leads the team with 5.1 assists and has averaged 15.0 points, along with 5.7 rebounds.
Tre Johnson,
Will Riley, and
Malaki Branham (thumb) could get more run-outs on Sunday if George misses the game, though the latter is also listed as questionable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) won't suit up for the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Melton missed almost the entire 2024-25 campaign due to a torn ACL, and the team is managing his workload. The 27-year-old will likely be brought back into the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. With Melton out on Sunday,
Buddy Hield and
Pat Spencer could get back into the rotation after both players sat out Christmas Day action against the Dallas Mavericks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is expected to miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Hayes is bothered by soreness in his left ankle. Luckily for the Lakers, they have starting center
Deandre Ayton fully healthy and wouldn't need to rely much on Hayes anyway.
Maxi Kleber and
Jarred Vanderbilt are backup options at center in a juicy matchup on Sunday against a team that has allowed the most fantasy points in the league to opposing fives in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He hasn't played since Nov. 16 due to an MCL sprain. Considering he has been out of action for well over a month, Jones Jr. will likely see only limited action on Sunday. But he will be a valuable addition to a Clippers team that is trying to turn its season around. Players such as
John Collins,
Kobe Sanders, and
Jordan Miller could see their playing time affected by Jones Jr.'s return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center
Jock Landale (calf) is considered questionable for Sunday's fabulous fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. Washington has allowed the second-most fantasy points to centers this season, but Landale may miss his opportunity to feast due to a sore right calf, which already kept him sidelined on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. With Landale out,
Christian Koloko logged 28 minutes off the bench on Friday, making the biggest impact on the defensive end with one block and three steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will remain on the shelf Sunday against the Washington Wizards, missing a fifth consecutive game. The 25-year-old exited the lineup earlier this month with left patellar tendinitis, and his return date remains uncertain.
Cam Spencer has recently taken on a larger role in the backcourt rotation and will continue to see plenty of minutes, even with
Ja Morant back in the mix. Spencer has logged a couple of double-doubles in December, averaging 17.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 7.3 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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