November 9, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Luke Kennard (illness) will hop back into the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. His name has been removed from the injury report after Kennard missed two contests due to illness. The Hawks are currently dealing with several injury issues, which could lead to Kennard playing a significant role in the game. He may even make his first start of the season if
Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) are unable to play against the Clippers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. A knee problem could keep Nance Jr. out for a second consecutive game. Working as a reserve, Nance Jr. has contributed 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 16.7 minutes this season. If he can't play on Monday,
Dean Wade may receive more work in the Cavaliers frontcourt. Although Wade is a versatile player, his efforts typically do not translate well into fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) will likely sit out an eighth consecutive game on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks after the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Both
Anthony Davis (calf) and
Daniel Gafford (ankle) have been tagged as questionable for the game, meaning the Mavericks frontcourt could be very shorthanded. The injury issues at the number five position have allowed rookie
Moussa Cisse to enter the rotation, and he's somebody to monitor if the regular bigs are out for Dallas. The 23-year-old finished Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards with five points, nine rebounds, and three blocks in 19 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Monday's tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. The big man hurt his right ankle in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Despite the injury, Gafford played 19 minutes in Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, he might have to sit out on Monday night due to the issue.
Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable, and
Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game, so we could see a lot of
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse in the Dallas frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (illness) continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report and may remain out for a fourth consecutive game on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. Missi was recently taken out by an illness, giving
Kevon Looney the starting center role in New Orleans. The veteran has averaged 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in the first unit. Missi's absence has also opened up additional playing opportunities for
Derik Queen, who has been much more productive compared to Looney and should draw fantasy attention. Queen has averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.3 steals since Missi's exit from the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Due to a back issue, Alexander-Walker was forced to drop out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, and he may remain out on Monday night. If he can't return,
Keaton Wallace will likely make a second consecutive start. He shot only 5-for-15 from the field against the Lakers, but overall, he did a decent job, amassing 14 points, two rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 36 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (rest) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porzingis missed Saturday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers for rest purposes. In his most recent outings, Porzingis has shot horribly, but his average numbers remain solid at 17.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks. He's Atlanta's third-highest scorer behind
Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) and
Trae Young (knee). Both players are currently nursing injuries, which could result in a huge offensive role for Porzingis on Monday. Especially with the team's fourth-highest scorer
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) also iffy for the contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) may have to skip a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Johnson sustained a right quadriceps contusion earlier this week and missed his second game of the season on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. With
Trae Young (knee) on the shelf, Johnson has been the leading man on offense for the Hawks, averaging 20.6 points and 4.9 assists with 8.4 rebounds.
Mouhamed Gueye had an impressive outing as a starter on Saturday with 21 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. He may get another chance to shine on Monday if Johnson remains out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will remain sidelined for Monday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks and will miss "the next few games," according to head coach Tyronn Lue. Monday's matchup will mark Leonard's fourth consecutive absence due to a right ankle sprain. According to Lue, medical tests indicate the injury is unlikely to be a long-term problem for the veteran star. Health issues have often kept Leonard back, but he's been highly productive when on the court. This season, Leonard has averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals, shooting 50.5 percent from the field.
Kris Dunn has made his first three starts of the season during Leonard's absence, but his numbers have been fairly underwhelming.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 9, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (hip) is on the injury report as questionable for Monday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran star exited Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left hip, and the issue could now keep him sidelined for the entire game on Monday. Due to health issues, Beal has made only six appearances with the Clippers, averaging a disappointing 8.2 points in 20.2 minutes.
Bogdan Bogdanovic may return to the rotation if Beal can't play on Monday. However, the Serbian sniper has been inconsistent this season, making him a risky fantasy play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) has been listed as out for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This was expected after he left early on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green has reinjured his right hamstring, exiting the lineup after making only two appearances. Earlier this week, when Green made his season debut,
Ryan Dunn landed in the second unit, and he could now regain a role among the starters. The 22-year-old sophomore has registered 10.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in the first unit this season. Green's absence also means that
Collin Gillespie will continue to see a healthy amount of playing time in the backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran is managing a right knee injury and has played only once in the past four games. In D.C., Middleton has averaged only 24.4 minutes per game, but he's been productive, notching 10.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Still, he will be risky fantasy choice on Monday, as Middleton and his crew will go up against a team that's allowing only 109.5 points per 100 possessions, the third-fewest in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (calf) has not been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. He will sit out a third consecutive game due to a calf contusion. Coulibaly had some productive outings early in the season and is averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals for the campaign.
Tre Johnson looks set to make his third start in Coulibaly's absence. The rookie has posted 14.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while starting. However, things could become tough for him on Monday, as Detroit possesses the third-most efficient defense in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers point guard
Scoot Henderson (hamstring) will remain out on Monday against the Orlando Magic. He continues to recover from a left hamstring tear he sustained near the end of September. There was a chance that Henderson could be ready to return to basketball activities in four weeks, but he still must wait for his 2025-26 debut. With Henderson out, the Trail Blazers backcourt has relied on
Shaedon Sharpe and
Jrue Holiday. Following
Blake Wesley's (foot) recent exit from the lineup,
Sidy Cissoko has also entered the rotation. However, Cissoko has largely been ineffective so far.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 9, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (foot) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The veteran big man has sat out two of the last three games, but he's ready to go to work on Sunday after being initially considered questionable for the matchup. Horford has been part of the second unit with the Warriors, making a limited impact. He's averaging 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.0 minutes this season. In his last outing against the Sacramento Kings, Horford finished scorless in 27 minutes on 0-for-7 three-points shooting. Indiana has limited opponents to 32.6 percent shooting from downtown, meaning it won't be easy for Horford to bounce back on Sunday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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