December 3, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward
Jalen Smith (hamstring) will remain sidelined for the third straight game on Wednesday. Smith has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a lingering hamstring issue. The Bulls are shorthanded right now, which means
Nikola Vucevic will probably play as many minutes as he can handle. Over the last three games, Vucevic has registered two double doubles in 30 minutes or more in all three contests. The veteran center has been offering nearly top five production at his position. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Vucevic active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (ankle) will miss his second game in a row on Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Robinson is dealing with a right ankle sprain and was out for the first time this season on Monday versus the Hawks.
Daniss Jenkins started while Robinson was out of action, registering six points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Even with
Cade Cunningham in the lineup, Jenkins had the most shot attempts on the team. However, he finished 3-for-16 from the field. Despite the off night, Jenkins has done well as a starter this season and will be a solid fantasy option if he remains in the first unit against a weak Bucks defense during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami after missing two straight contests. Gafford has averaged 7.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks over his last five active outings, including an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Heat on Nov. 24. His return steadies Dallas' frontcourt and immediately trims the minutes of
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse, taking both off the streaming radar outside of very deep leagues. Gafford remains a reliable source of efficient scoring, rebounds, and blocks when he lands in the mid-20s for minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
December 3, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jones has gone in the wrong direction after initially being listed as probable on the injury report. Now, Jones will officially sit out after tweaking his ankle during Monday's loss to the Orlando Magic. The absence of Jones should mean increased playing time for
Ayo Dosunmu and
Jevon Carter. Between the two, Dosunmu is the better streaming option for Wednesday's slate. Dosunmu has scored 15 points or more in three of his last four games. He should be able to produce viable streaming value with an increased role on Wednesday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick has been listed on the injury report plenty of times throughout the 2025 campaign, mostly due to ankle issues. However, wrist soreness won't be enough to keep him off the floor, and he'll now suit up for his fifth-straight contest. Ball has struggled offensively this season, amassing 18.9 points per contest, although he's made up for it by averaging a career-high 8.9 assists. As always, he should be featured in all fantasy lineups, although DFS managers may want to tread carefully, considering the Knicks have been sound defensively all season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
December 3, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams (ankle) is available for Wednesday's matchup with Sacramento after missing Monday's loss in Utah. His return shifts the frontcourt rotation after
Clint Capela logged only 9 minutes in that contest, while
Alperen Sengun delivered 31 points, eight rebounds, 14 assists, two steals, and five blocks across 38 minutes. Adams has averaged 10.2 rebounds over his last five active games, giving him deep-league value for boards and defensive stats, though his minutes tend to fluctuate. Capela remains the primary player affected, with his role tightening whenever Adams is active.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vanessa Richardson
December 3, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (ankle) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Avdija has been upgraded to available after being tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain. It looks like he'll play through the injury during the second leg of this back-to-back set. It's possible that Avdija is somewhat limited because of the ankle injury. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about his production. Avdija has been elite with 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 34.2 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers should get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (back) is available to suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. Porter exited Monday's loss to the Washington Wizards with lower back spasms. The 25-year-old registered 30 points with 12-for-15 shooting before leaving the game. However, the injury won't keep him out of action for tonight's clash. If Porter has a setback this evening,
Ryan Rollins, A.J. Green, and
Gary Trent Jr. will soak up the available minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (eye) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Portis was a late addition to the injury report due to a left eye injury. He was able to get through warmups without any issues, so he will be available for this contest. Portis has been a less than ideal fantasy option this season. He'll continue to battle with
Kyle Kuzma and
Jericho Sims for minutes in the rotation. So far, Portis is averaging 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 21.4 minutes per game. He does enough to warrant being used as a streaming option, but he isn't a must-have player in 12-team formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland after missing two straight contests. Ball last logged 17 minutes in Atlanta, producing three points, five rebounds, and four assists, and he continues to deliver low-usage playmaking with scattered defensive value when active. His minute volatility remains the main concern given ongoing injury management, making him more of a deep-league assists specialist than a standard-league hold. His return slightly trims opportunities for
Craig Porter Jr. and reduces secondary ball-handling touches for
Darius Garland.
--Brian DailisanSource: Spencer Davies
December 3, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) has been cleared to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. As expected, Antetokounmpo will suit up after being listed as probable on the earlier injury report. The superstar forward figures to resume his regular role in the rotation. He's averaging 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across 30.8 minutes per game through 16 games this season. Antetokounmpo is a top three fantasy contributor at the moment. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Antetokounmpo is in there ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is available for Wednesday's meeting with Indiana after briefly carrying a questionable tag. Murray logged 10 points, four rebounds, and nine assists across 26 minutes in Monday's loss to Dallas, continuing a strong five-game stretch that includes 37, 29, and 24-point outings. His availability keeps Denver's offensive structure intact and secures his floor in all formats.
Nikola Jokic maintains his typical usage, while
Spencer Jones and
Tim Hardaway Jr. retain deeper-league relevance with
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and
Christian Braun (ankle) still out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Denver Nuggets
December 3, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with Indiana. He was listed as probable due to a left wrist sprain, an issue that's bothered him throughout the 2025 campaign. Fortunately, fantasy managers won't see him miss his first game of the season. As expected, Jokic is having another MVP-caliber year, averaging 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, 11.1 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.8% from deep. The 30-year-old could be in line for a productive evening versus a Pacers team that has struggled defending opposing bigs all season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Denver Nuggets
December 3, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (personal) won't play on Thursday versus the Toronto Raptors. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick is playing at an MVP level, averaging a career-high 35.3 points with 8.9 assists and 8.9 rebounds. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday in Boston. However, with
Marcus Smart (back) also ruled out on Thursday,
Gabe Vincent may handle most of the work at the point, giving him streaming value for at least one game.
LeBron James, averaging only 15.2 points in his five appearances, should also take on more of the ball-handling duties, potentially increasing his usage and scoring opportunities.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 3, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Norman Powell (ankle) won't play on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks after tweaking his left ankle in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The 32-year-old has thrived since his arrival in Miami, averaging a career-high 25.0 points while shooting 45.8% from downtown. Unfortunately, it appears there's a chance he'll miss time beyond Wednesday's contest. Without Powell in the equation,
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Kel'el Ware could find themselves in the starting lineup, although both players should benefit offensively regardless of their roles.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
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