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Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Sidelined Against Thunder

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City due to knee maintenance. Williams has averaged 4.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 12.8 minutes this season, and his last five games included 5.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks on 60.9 percent shooting. With Williams sidelined and Donovan Clingan (knee) available to start, Portland will consolidate its interior workload around Clingan, who has been a steady rebounder and finisher. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath profile as deep-league streamers for rebounds and blocks, while Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant could absorb extra minutes in smaller lineups if Portland adjusts its rotation.

Nov 23

Anthony Black • PG • Magic

Anthony Black Entering the Starting Lineup Versus Boston

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black will start in Sunday's meeting with the Celtics. Jalen Suggs (knee) will take the night off to rest after logging 32 minutes in Saturday's win over the New York Knicks, opening the door for Black to get some extra action. The 21-year-old has started three times this season, averaging 15.3 points, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks. However, with Paolo Banchero (groin) and Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) also out, Black might be more productive, giving him plenty of upside for fantasy managers.

Nov 23

Goga Bitadze • C • Magic

Goga Bitadze Getting the Start on Sunday Night

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze will start in Sunday's meeting with the Celtics. With Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) sidelined, Bitadze will make his first start of the 2025 campaign. He played well in his 42 starts last season, averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks. With that in mind, the 26-year-old may be even more productive on Sunday night, considering Jalen Suggs (knee) and Paolo Banchero (groin) won't suit up. Fantasy managers can consider Bitadze for all formats.

Nov 23

Bogdan Bogdanović • SG • Clippers

Bogdan Bogdanovic Remains Out Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's meetings with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. A left hip contusion will keep Bogdanovic sidelined for a second consecutive game. Due to Bradley Beal's (hip) injury, Bogdanovic has had a much larger role in the Clippers' rotation lately, averaging 28.0 minutes a night. His absence from the lineup means more minutes for Cam Christie, who missed a double-double by just two points and one rebound in Saturday's victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Nov 23

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Ryan Kalkbrenner Sidelined on Sunday Evening

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Atlanta, marking his second absence of the 2025 campaign. He spent the day riding a questionable designation before eventually being classified as doubtful. All things considered, despite making a few appearances on the injury report, the rookie has played well throughout his inaugural year, averaging 9.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. Fortunately, Charlotte won't play against until Wednesday versus the New York Knicks, so fantasy managers will wait to see how things work out surrounding his availability. However, as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Moussa Diabate, who had 15 points, 11 boards, and one steal in his only start of the 2025 campaign, is capable of surging, especially with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) sidelined.

Nov 23

Tre Mann • PG • Hornets

Tre Mann Returns to Action Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks, meaning he is ready to end a two-game absence. Mann has missed a pair of games due to a sore left ankle. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) on the shelf for Sunday's game, Mann could be one of Charlotte's leading players against the Hawks. The 24-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists across 22.0 minutes this season.

Nov 23

Wendell Carter Jr. • C • Magic

Wendell Carter Jr. Ruled Out on Sunday Night

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Celtics. The former Duke Blue Devil has averaged 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds while shooting a career-high 45.8% from behind the arc. He also hasn't missed a game, so fantasy managers are hoping Sunday's absence is an isolated incident. With Carter out of the equation, Goga Bitadze could be making his first start of the 2025 campaign. Bitadze started 42 times last season, averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks. However, with Paolo Banchero (groin) and Jalen Suggs (knee) ruled out, he has an excellent chance of being more productive.

Nov 23

Luke Kennard • SG • Hawks

Luke Kennard Misses Sunday's Contest

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (hip) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The talented sniper is dealing with inflammation in his left hip, exiting the lineup after tallying eight points and three assists in 24 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Kennard has averaged over 22 minutes per game off the Hawks bench this season, and the likes of Vit Krejci, Caleb Houstan, and Keaton Wallace could get more burn in the second unit on Sunday. However, none of the three players stands out as someone fantasy managers can trust.

Nov 23

Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Good to Go Sunday

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Initially, the team listed Okongwu as questionable for the contest after he missed Saturday's win against the New Orleans Pelicans with an ankle issue. With no Kristaps Porzingis (knee) in the Hawks lineup on Sunday, Okongwu is poised to make his seventh start of the season. He has boosted his numbers to 20.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in a starting role this season, posting two double-doubles.

Nov 23

Collin Murray-Boyles • PF • Raptors

Collin Murray-Boyles Available Against Nets

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) is available on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. He was in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to a knee problem. With Jakob Poeltl (back) resting on Sunday, Murray-Boyles could play a significant role in the contest. The 20-year-old has averaged 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 20.0 minutes through his first month as an NBA player. Sandro Mamukelashvili, coming off a season-best 23-point performance in Friday's win over the Washington Wizards, figures to also benefit from Poeltl's absence on Sunday.

Nov 23

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Cleared for Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (neck/jaw) will remain in the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of tip-off. Demin has started each of the last seven games for Brooklyn, averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 23.8 minutes. Demin's run as a starter includes a 16-point, five-assist effort in last week's meeting with the Raptors. Toronto plays at a much higher pace than Brooklyn, making this a favorable fantasy matchup for the Russian rookie.

Nov 23

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Available Sunday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (elbow) will suit up for Sunday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The team has upgraded Claxton's status from probable to available. Claxton has yet to miss any action this season, averaging 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 29.8 minutes. Fantasy managers may even get a bit more production from Claxton on Sunday, as he won't have to deal with Jakob Poeltl (back). With that said, even with Poeltl in the lineup, the Raptors recently struggled to contain Claxton, who notched 21 points and eight rebounds in this matchup last week.

Nov 23

Kevin Durant • PF • Rockets

Kevin Durant Will Miss the Next Two Games

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (personal) won't play on Monday in Phoenix or Wednesday in Golden State. The 37-year-old has had a down season, averaging 24.6 points, his fewest since his rookie campaign. He's dealing with a family matter, so fantasy managers will need to take the wait-and-see approach regarding his availability for Sunday's game in Utah. While Durant is off the floor, Ausar Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. are the favorites to benefit the most offensively. However, Reed Sheppard, who had a team-high 27 points in Friday's three-point NBA Cup loss to the Denver Nuggets, could be entering the most productive stretch of his career.

Nov 23

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis Taking the Night off on Sunday

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) won't play on Sunday night versus the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran had a fantastic showing in Saturday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with a game-high 30 points with seven rebounds and three blocks. The Hawks may not have Onyeka Okongwu (ankle), who is currently questionable after missing the meeting with the Pelicans. If Okongwu is back, he's an automatic starting option for fantasy managers. However, if he remains out, Mouhamed Gueye, averaging 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.0 steals, and 54.5% shooting in two starts this season, is worth streaming in all fantasy setups.

Nov 23

Kawhi Leonard • SF • Clippers

Kawhi Leonard Off the Injury Report, Cleared to Suit Up on Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is off the injury report and will suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 34-year-old had played well before going down with an ankle injury, averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 steals while shooting 40.0% from behind the arc. He'll likely see limited action in his first contest back from a 10-game layoff. However, Leonard can be plugged back into the starting lineup for fantasy managers, regardless of format. With that said, his return should mean less minutes and scoring opportunities for John Collins, Kris Dunn, and Kobe Sanders, with at least one of them in line to head back to the bench.

Nov 23

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Sitting Out on Sunday Evening

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (shoulder, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Hawks. The 23-year-old returned for Saturday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers after sitting on the shelf for nearly a month because of a left shoulder injury. He finished that one with 21 points, although he shot 8-for-18 from the field and 2-for-10 from behind the arc. Miller will likely be back on the floor for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle, injury management) also out, Collin Sexton and Tre Mann (ankle), who is probable, will presumably find themselves in the starting lineup, significantly increasing their fantasy ceilings.

Nov 23

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Resting Against Atlanta

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Atlanta Hawks. He had 18 points and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it appears Ball isn't back to form after missing five-straight contests, considering he logged only 25 minutes and shot a rough 1-for-7 from behind the arc. Assuming the 24-year-old stays healthy, he'll likely get on track at some point moving ahead, although fantasy managers will need to remain patient. With Brandon Miller (left shoulder, injury management) out as well, and Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) listed as questionable, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel are both in line to see additional scoring opportunities. That should also apply to Collin Sexton, who will presumably enter the starting lineup to run the point, and Tre Mann (left ankle), who is probable.

Nov 23

Jalen Suggs • SG • Magic

Jalen Suggs Won't Play Against Boston

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (left knee, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Celtics. He had a quality showing in Saturday's 133-121 win over the New York Knicks, finishing with 26 points in 32 minutes of action. However, as has been the norm throughout the 2025 campaign, Suggs won't suit up for one of the back-to-back contests. Paolo Banchero (groin) remains out, and Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is questionable, meaning Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane should continue to handle most of the scoring opportunities. Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black should also see expanded roles and can be viewed as risky, high-upside streaming options for those participating in deep-league setups, with Goga Bitadze in line for even more work if Carter isn't available.

Nov 23

Lonzo Ball • PG • Cavaliers

Lonzo Ball Sitting Sunday for Knee Management

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will sit Sunday against the Clippers for left knee injury management, extending a rest pattern that has kept him in and out of the rotation. Ball has produced 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 23.3 minutes, with 1.2 steals over his last five games, but his 32.5 percent shooting and ongoing maintenance make him difficult to trust in standard formats. With Ball and Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) both out, Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor should see additional ballhandling work behind Darius Garland, while Donovan Mitchell remains the primary creator. Ball stays in the mix as an assists-and-steals streamer, though managers should anticipate continued volatility tied to his rest schedule.

Nov 23

Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Ruled Out for Third Straight Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will remain out Sunday in Oklahoma City, marking his third straight absence. Sharpe was averaging 22.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes before the strain, and the Blazers have replaced his usage with a mix of Deni Avdija and former Arizona standout Caleb Love. Love just logged 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Avdija produced 26 points and 13 assists. Managers should hold Sharpe in leagues with an IR slot, as his scoring and steal output remain valuable, while Love offers short-term stability for managers needing immediate guard production.

Nov 23

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