November 18, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (groin) will play in Tuesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. A sore groin kept Suggs sidelined on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, but his absence will be limited to one game.
Anthony Black started against Houston and will head back to the second unit for Tuesday's game. As a reserve, Black does not have much fantasy appeal. Suggs is averaging 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals this season. On Tuesday, he faces a team that allows the seventh-most fantasy points in the league to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: Orlando Magic
November 18, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons after taking a hard fall during a dunk attempt against Phoenix. The second-year wing has been productive in his role, averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He's hitting 47.7 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from deep. His absence opens rotation room for
Vit Krejci,
Luke Kennard, and
Mouhamed Gueye. Krejci carries the most stable floor through ball movement and defense, Kennard fits as a deep-league three-point streamer, and Gueye becomes a deeper-league watch for rebounds and energy stats if his minutes climb.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brad Rowland
November 18, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. He's dealing with right knee soreness, so he'll miss a third-straight game. Luckily,
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is available and will likely remain in the middle to begin the contest. Okongwu has played extremely well in his five appearances in the starting lineup, averaging 19.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and 1.8 steals. Porzingis' next chance to return will be on Thursday versus a San Antonio Spurs team that will be without
Victor Wembanyama (calf) and
Stephon Castle (hip).
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brad Rowland
November 18, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Buddy Hield (illness) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Hield entered the day listed as probable due to an illness, but the 32-year-old will suit up despite feeling under the weather. He's appeared in every game this season, averaging 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals across 16.8 minutes per contest in 15 outings. Given that he's playing sick, Hield will likely see limited minutes, making him a low-impact fantasy option for tonight's slate.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) will miss one to two weeks with a low-grade left groin strain, per Shams Charania. The former MVP has been dominant, averaging 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 31.8 minutes, so his absence opens short-term usage across Milwaukee's rotation.
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma have been inconsistent this season, but both gain an opportunity to stabilize their value with extra touches. The biggest fantasy winner is
Ryan Rollins, who has been productive and should see a meaningful bump in playmaking and scoring responsibilities.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) sustained a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks. He missed the second half of Sunday's win over the Sacramento Kings due to the injury. Through 13 outings this season, the 21-year-old is averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.7 steals while shooting 49.7 percent from the field during 32.0 minutes per game. With Castle now sidelined,
Keldon Johnson and
Julian Champagnie will likely be assigned extra minutes off the bench. Castle joins
Victor Wembanyama (calf), who is already on the shelf for an extended period.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) is still considered questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. However, ESPN's Shams Charania reports that James is aiming to make his season debut this evening. He has been dealing with sciatica on his right side. Barring any setbacks, fantasy managers should expect the Lakers to decide on the 40-year-old's status right before tip-off. If he is good to go, his minutes on the floor will likely be restricted.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (quadriceps) is unavailable for Tuesday's clash with the Portland Trail Blazers. Allen will miss his second game in a row due to a right quadriceps contusion. Allen is averaging 18.5 points, 4.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.9 threes in 32.1 minutes per contest across 13 games this season. With Allen out of action,
Devin Booker and
Dillon Brooks will continue to see extra scoring opportunities, while
Collin Gillespie and
Ryan Dunn will likely have expanded roles during tonight's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Vincent has been out of action since October 26 due to a left ankle sprain. Across three appearances this season, the 29-year-old has averaged 3.7 points, 2.3 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes per contest. In his return, Vincent will be assigned to a reserve role and won't provide enough production to make an impact in fantasy this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Daniel Starkland
November 18, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will miss his third straight game this Tuesday while battling bilateral knee tendonitis. Kuminga's absence will allow players like
Moses Moody,
Will Richard, and
Buddy Hield to get more work against the Magic in Orlando. Kuminga got off to a strong start before battling soreness in both his knees, so the Warriors will likely be cautious with the young forward. He was moved out of the lineup just before the injury, so it looks like even when he is healthy, the Warriors will try to reduce his workload if possible. Hield (illness) is probable, so if he's limited, Moody will likely have the highest ceiling of the Warriors' wings on Tuesday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (thumb) has been cleared for five-on-five, contact practices, and he could be ready to join the team's rotation later this week. The Kings assigned him to the G League for practice as he ramps back up after injuring his thumb in the preseason. The team hopes he can return during the team's current road trip, potentially Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies or Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Murray's return will be a huge boost for the Kings, who have missed him on both ends of the floor in their woeful 3-11 start.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jason Anderson
November 18, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (ankle) will not play on Tuesday when his team finishes a back-to-back on the road in Atlanta. He played just 17 minutes on Monday and had eight points and eight assists. His next chance to return will be Saturday against the Bucks. While he's out,
Cade Cunningham (hip),
Ausar Thompson (ankle), and
Tobias Harris (ankle) are all questionable.
Daniss Jenkins has been outstanding lately and should have plenty of playing time in almost any scenario with LeVert out, and
Chaz Lanier should get a few minutes as well. If Cunningham and Thompson need more time, Jenkins and Lanier will have even more work to do on the road in this matchup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (ankle) is nearing a return, and he was listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks in Atlanta, along with
Cade Cunningham (hip) and
Ausar Thompson (ankle). On Monday, coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Harris had no timetable for return, but now it looks like that timetable could be any day now. Without Harris for the last five games,
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green have been playing very well for Detroit, but they will likely return to reduced roles when Harris and Thompson get back in the rotation. If he does play Tuesday, Harris would likely be on a minutes limitation, so temper expectations. It is great to see him near a return, though, for a Pistons team that is thriving early in the season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) has been sidelined for four straight games with an ankle sprain, but he seems to be nearing a return after moving well in Monday's shootaround before being ruled out along with
Cade Cunningham (hip). Both starters are questionable for Tuesday night in Atlanta as the Pistons look to extend their winning streak to 11 games. If Thompson is ruled out again, Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green will continue to get extra minutes and usage at forward and be excellent streaming and DFS options.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) has missed the last three games for his team, which has stayed hot in his absence, extending their winning streak to 10 games by beating the Pacers on Monday. Cunningham could return for the second game of the back-to-back, and if he does, he'll probably resume his heavy workload. In his 11 games this season, Cunningham is averaging 27.5 points, 9.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 37 minutes per game. He hasn't played since his monster 46-point triple-double last Monday against the Wizards. If Cunningham is out again,
Daniss Jenkins will be set up for another big workload after averaging 21.8 points, 7.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 triples, and 2.0 steals per contest in his four games in the starting lineup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
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