November 7, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams (hip) is available on Friday against the Spurs. He didn't suit up for Wednesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran was listed as questionable for this one because of hip flexor tightness. However, he is good to go. Adams has averaged 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals this season. While he won't start on Friday night, his fantasy contributions should remain the same from off the bench. Either way, Adams is only worth starting in deeper fantasy formats by those with nowhere else to turn.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Danielle Lerner
November 7, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
De'Andre Hunter (illness) will suit up on Friday versus the Wizards. The 27-year-old wasn't available in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Fortunately, he was listed as probable throughout the day, so fantasy managers had a good feeling he'd be on the floor against Washington. With
Darius Garland back in the mix,
Jaylon Tyson will presumably head back to the bench. However, with
Lonzo Ball (knee, injury management) and
Dean Wade (eye) both out, Tyson should still see meaningful minutes from off the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Spencer Davis
November 7, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Luke Kennard (illness) will not play Friday night after being downgraded from questionable to out for Friday's home game against Toronto. Kennard has averaged 25.3 minutes per game off the bench for Atlanta this season, chipping in 8.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 three-pointers per game. With
Trae Young (knee) out as well,
Nickeil Alexander-Walker,
Keaton Wallace, and
Vit Krejci will have lots of work to do. Alexander-Walker has scored at least 16 points in seven straight games and is taking on more work while Young is out, and since he's so busy, Kennard's work will likely go to Wallace, who missed Sunday's game with an illness but returned with four points, three rebounds, and two assists in 11 minutes on Tuesday. His multi-category potential makes him an intriguing streaming or DFS bargain play with Kennard out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Atlanta Hawks
November 7, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Kyshawn George (illness) won't play versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was riding a questionable tag on Friday because of an illness. Unfortunately, George will officially be sidelined against the Cavs. His next chance to return to action will be for Saturday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. However, as far as Friday night is concerned, fantasy managers could see increased production from
Justin Champagnie, Cam Whitemore, and
Bub Carrington behind
Alexandre Sarr.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Washington Wizards
November 7, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Brooklyn Nets guard
Cam Thomas (hamstring) will miss 3-4 weeks. As expected, the 24-year-old has shined on the scoring end for the Nets this season, averaging 21.4 points. Unfortunately, he'll be on the shelf with a hamstring strain, something he dealt with throughout the 2024 campaign. With that said, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see Thomas' absence extend beyond the four-week mark. In the meantime,
Terance Mann,
Noah Clowney, and
Tyrese Martin are the favorites to pick up the slack on the scoring end behind
Michael Porter Jr.--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
November 7, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Luguentz Dort (trapezius) won't play on Friday versus the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old suffered a right trap injury in Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers after a collision with
Ivica Zubac. He didn't return in that one and would go on to miss Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ajay Mitchell ended up getting the start in his place against the Blazers, finishing with 21 points. Mitchell did have five turnovers, something fantasy managers should keep in mind. Still, he has plenty of streaming value. As far as Dort is concerned, his next chance to get back on the court will be on Sunday in Memphis.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 7, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (groin) won't play on Saturday versus the Atlanta Hawks. The 27-year-old has had a phenomenal 2025 campaign thus far, averaging 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, and 1.4 steals. Unfortunately, he'll now miss his third straight game because of a groin injury. Only time will tell if he will be healthy enough to return on Monday night in Charlotte. In the meantime,
Luka Doncic should handle even more of the scoring load.
Marcus Smart, who had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in Wednesday's win over the San Antonio Spurs, will continue to be worth streaming in all fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 7, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (ribs) will miss a second straight game on Friday when the Kings host the Thunder in one of the late games on Friday's jam-packed schedule. Sabonis missed the season opener and was also sidelined on Wednesday against the Warriors, when
Drew Eubanks started in his place and had 12 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 32 minutes. Recently signed
Precious Achiuwa played nine minutes off the bench and had four points and three rebounds, while French rookie
Maxime Raynaud played a season-high 15 minutes and had six points and three rebounds. Eubanks, Achiuwa, and Raynaud will all get more work against the Thunder's tough interior defense, and Eubanks could be a great value as a DFS or streaming option if you're in search of affordable center production.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jason Anderson
November 7, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will make his season debut on Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The All-Star point guard has yet to suit up due to an offseason hamstring issue. Fox should slide right into the starting lineup, likely pushing
Julian Champagnie into a bench role.
Stephon Castle will play more off the ball, and his 30% usage rate is bound to take a hit. Fox's return comes at a great time for the Spurs, who recently lost rookie point guard
Dylan Harper (calf) for a couple of weeks. It is not clear if Fox will be on a minutes restriction for his first game.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
November 7, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Collin Sexton (neck) went from more likely to play to more likely to watch from the sidelines on Friday. Earlier Friday morning, Sexton was considered probable to play their NBA Cup game against the Miami Heat, but the team's PR department has since announced that he's been downgraded to doubtful. Unfortunately,
LaMelo Ball (ankle) was also downgraded from questionable to doubtful. That means
Tre Mann is likely moving into the starting five while
Kon Knueppel and
Sion James will have an even bigger role in the offense. For fantasy managers in deeper leagues,
KJ Simpson might even be worth a look for relief minutes in the backcourt. As of right now, Knueppel is the most consistent with averages of 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 3.1 threes per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
November 7, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful ahead of their Friday night matchup with the Miami Heat. The star point guard has had a history of ankle issues and will now likely miss a third consecutive game due to another ankle injury. His backcourt mate,
Collin Sexton (neck), was also downgraded to doubtful, so that means more opportunities for
Tre Mann,
Sion James, and
Kon Knueppel. So far this season, the rookie Knueppel has been the most consistent, especially from three. If available, he'd be the highest priority streamer since he averages 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 3.1 threes per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
November 7, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (illness) will miss a third consecutive game after the team ruled him out for Saturday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The 21-year-old has appeared in five games so far (four starts), but hasn't really seen any increase in production yet. While he's been out,
Kevon Looney has taken over the starting center spot while
Derik Queen has seen increasing minutes off the bench. While Looney can provide managers with solid rebounding numbers, Queen provides a higher all-around ceiling after posting 23 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, and seven steals across 44 minutes in his last two games.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 7, 2025
Golden State Warriors center
Al Horford (foot) is dealing with soreness in his left foot and is considered questionable for the team's NBA Cup matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The veteran big man played in their last game against the Sacramento Kings and put up a subpar effort in the scoring department. He finished with 0 points on 0-for-8 shooting overall and 0-for-7 from deep. He did, however, contribute seven boards, two assists, and two steals. If Horford can't give it a go on Friday,
Quinten Post would likely see a boost in opportunities off the bench since
Draymond Green (rib) is considered probable. Post can be a solid streamer in deeper category leagues for managers that need some threes and rebounds.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 7, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (hamstring) has been upgraded from questionable to available on the team's official injury report. The superstar wing returned to the court from a hamstring strain on Wednesday night and didn't turn in one of his best performances. He finished with 15 points (5-13 FG), five assists, two rebounds, two steals, and three turnovers in a 114-137 blowout loss. The good thing is that it seems as though there weren't any health setbacks in that game, so he'll be ready to suit up for the team's pursuit of the NBA Cup.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 7, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Luke Kennard (illness) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors. If Kennard can suit up, he should get around 20-25 minutes again since
Trae Young (knee) remains sidelined and the team continues a committee approach in the backcourt. On the other hand, if Kennard has to sit out,
Keaton Wallace would likely see a big bump in minutes off of the bench. The last time he played more than 15 minutes, he registered 11 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and one steal against the Indiana Pacers. He's most likely be the best streaming option that's also widely available across all fantasy formats.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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