December 23, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Javon Small (toe) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. He landed on the shelf in early November due to a toe injury. The second-round pick has not seen much usage during his rookie campaign, averaging 12.4 minutes per game. Currently, he has a chance to play a more prominent role in the rotation, as Memphis hits the court on Tuesday without several backcourt players. It's a perfect matchup for Small, as Utah gives up the second-most fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) won't play on Tuesday versus Portland, marking his fourth-straight absence. He was getting consistent work before injuring his shoulder in the loss to the New York Knicks on December 13. However, now that da Silva will miss another contest,
Jett Howard and
Noah Penda should remain more involved, even if
Jonathan Isaac (hip) sheds his questionable designation and suits up. With that said, Howard and Penda aren't reliable contributors, so fantasy managers shouldn't consider either player for streaming purposes.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Orlando Magic
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) won't play on Tuesday against Portland. This will be his first absence of the year. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, with his next chance to suit up coming on Friday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Without Bitadze in the mix, that could mean even more minutes for
Wendell Carter Jr. Jonathan Isaac (hip) might also spend time in the middle, although the Magic may need to run smaller than usual if he isn't available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Orlando Magic
December 23, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be out of action for a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. He is dealing with left patellar tendinitis, and it's unclear if Williams Jr. can return to the lineup before the calendar flips to 2026. Williams Jr. has joined a long list of injuries for Memphis, making players like
Cam Spencer,
Jaylen Wells, and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope more appealing fantasy options.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Cedric Coward (heel) won't play on Tuesday against Utah, marking his first absence of the 2025 campaign. The Grizzlies are also down
Ja Morant (ankle),
Brandon Clarke (calf), and
Vince Williams Jr. (knee), meaning fantasy managers could see additional statistical contributions from
Jaylen Wells,
Cam Spencer,
Jaren Jackson Jr.,
Santi Aldama, and
Jock Landale, making them all must-start fantasy options on Tuesday night.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who had 16 points in Monday's loss to OKC, should also be more involved than usual.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Grizzlies PR
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He was initially listed as questionable for the game. Wiggins has missed two contests due to an adductor injury. His return comes at a good time, as the Thunder have lost
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) from the rotation for Tuesday night. While Wiggins' numbers tend to fluctuate, he has done a decent job for his team, averaging 11.9 points and 3.1 rebounds for the season, with 40.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will sit out a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Royce O'Neale figures to remain in the starting lineup as Allen's replacement, while
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin also have a larger workload without him. From a fantasy perspective, Gillespie has been the best of the bunch, averaging 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in December.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Zach LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week. He's already missed three games as a result of a sprained left ankle. Fortunately, he's progressing, although the latest update means he won't suit up for upcoming meetings with the Pistons, Mavericks, Lakers, and Clippers, at the very least. With
Domantas Sabonis (knee) also sidelined,
DeMar DeRozan and
Keegan Murray will need to do even more of the heavy lifting on the offensive end.
Russell Westbrook, averaging 14.9 points, 7.7 assists, 7.6 boards, and 1.6 steals in 23 starts this season, should also continue to benefit statistically while LaVine isn't on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: James Ham
December 23, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) will be active on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team initially listed Wembanyama as questionable for the game but has now upgraded him to available. Wembanyama has not played more than 25 minutes in five games since returning from a calf injury. Yet, he has still averaged a double-double, producing 19.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. His first game back from injury was against the Thunder, and even the NBA's best defense couldn't handle him, as Wembanyama finished his comeback game with 22 points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Paul Garcia
December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dwight Powell (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Canadian big man has to sit this one out due to illness. However, Powell has not been in the rotation recently, so his absence likely won't change Dallas' plans.
Anthony Davis and
Daniel Gafford will head out for a fascinating battle in the middle against
Nikola Jokic and
Jonas Valanciunas. This season, Denver has held opposing centers to the ninth-fewest fantasy points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
Jaden Hardy will start on Tuesday versus Denver. With
Klay Thompson (knee),
P.J. Washington (foot), and
Max Christie (illness) sidelined, the Mavs need others to step up. This will be Hardy's first start of the 2025 campaign. Although he hasn't been productive this season, he certainly has more than enough streaming potential to justify starting him in all fantasy formats. In three starts last season, he averaged 14.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Mike Curtis
December 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (knee) will skip the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran gets some well-deserved rest after producing one of his best outings of the season in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Thompson posted 20 points with five makes from downtown. Since Thompson has only sat out games during back-to-back sets this season, it appears likely he will be available to return on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. With Thompson and
Max Christie (illness) sidelined on Tuesday,
D'Angelo Russell may see increased usage.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Jonas Valanciunas (illness) will be in action on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Despite dealing with an illness, Valanciunas posted a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in just 16 minutes during Monday's win over the Utah Jazz. It could be another good bench outing for the Lithuanian giant on Tuesday, as Dallas gives up the second-most rebounds to second-unit players.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Peyton Watson (side) has been cleared to play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. He returned from a two-game absence in Monday's win over the Utah Jazz, registering an impressive 20 points in 28 minutes. With Watson returning to the lineup,
Tim Hardaway Jr. shifted to a bench role but remained effective, netting 21 points with six triples.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (oblique) won't play on Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. He suffered an oblique contusion in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Fantasy managers will need to await an update ahead Minnesota's next contest, which will be on Christmas night against the Denver Nuggets. For now,
Naz Reid should see more work, potentially entering the starting lineup, giving him an even higher upside for fantasy participants.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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