Harden will shake off his questionable tag due to a left calf contusion and suit up Monday. Over his last five appearances, the star guard has averaged 22.4 points, 6.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game. He has shot 45.6 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from three-point range during that span.
With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Gafford will get the starting nod. However, the big man will be limited to 17-20 minutes in his return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 27-year-old has averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per tilt.
Strawther was listed on the injury report as questionable after missing 12 straight games with a back injury, but he's been given the green light to suit up Monday evening. He'll presumably be on some sort of restriction in his first game back.
Hauser limped off the court during the second quarter, and his return is now in doubt. He missed his lone shot in four minutes prior to exiting.
Jovic was hit while he was in the air during a dunk attempt and hit the floor hard before leaving the court with a brace on his arm. He'll finish with no counting stats over just 12 seconds. Keshad Johnson and Jaime Jaquez are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. Jovic should be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Nets until the Heat offer an update on his status.
Head coach Ime Udoka clarified that Eason's absence from Monday's game isn't a setback in his injury but rather general soreness after a workout. The forward hasn't played in a month while dealing with an oblique injury, so his absence shouldn't have a lot of fantasy ramifications. His next chance to play will come against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Hauser briefly remained in the game before eventually limping back to the locker room with 9:47 remaining in the second. If the forward is unable to return, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
Williams will miss his third game of the season after picking up a right Achilles injury. Expect Ryan Nembhard and Jaden Hardy to see more opportunities in the backcourt with D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Kyrie Irving (knee) also sidelined.
Gafford will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury. With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Gafford could get the starting nod, though he'll be limited regardless. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 27-year-old center has averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per tilt.
Davis managed to take part in Monday's shootaround, but he isn't feeling healthy enough to give it a go. He'll miss his first game of December, opening the door for Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall to see more opportunities.
With Jusuf Nurkic (rest) unavailable, Filipowski will enter the starting five for the third time this month. The second-year center has averaged 9.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 23.3 minutes per contest in seven starts this season.
The team initially reported that Konchar was out indefinitely following surgery, so this latest update brings some more clarity around his timetable for a return. He'll remain sidelined at least until the end of the calendar year and likely into January as he rehabs from a procedure that repaired a torn UCL in his left thumb.
Shead should see regular minutes off the bench in this game, but he'll move to the second unit due to Immanuel Quickley (illness) returning to the starting lineup. Shead is averaging 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game when coming off the bench this season.
With Tyler Herro (toe) ruled out less than 30 minutes before tipoff, Fontecchio will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five outings, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.
Herro was initially listed in the starting lineup, but the team has since downgraded him to out with the same toe injury that forced him to miss two games earlier this month. Simone Fontecchio will draw the start in Herro's place.
Jakucionis will be available for this matchup, but that doesn't mean he'll play. The rookie has made just one appearance this season, so he should carry minimal fantasy upside across all formats.
Hansen joined the Remix for Monday's 116-110 win over the Stockton Kings, recording 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes. He hasn't seen the floor in each of Portland's last two games and isn't likely to play meaningful minutes unless there are injuries to multiple centers.
Rupert played for the Rip City Remix in the G League on Monday, tallying 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block across 32 minutes. He'll add depth to the Blazers on the wings, but it's unclear if he'll see any meaningful minutes. The Blazers' next game will be against the Kings on Thursday.
As expected, Battle will shed his probable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. Over his last five appearances (one start), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 4.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per tilt.
Toppin was already set to miss the remainder of the season after he underwent surgery last Monday to repair a torn labrum last Monday. The transaction frees up a two-way roster spot for the Hawks.
Pritchard was a late addition to the injury report due to neck spasms, though he'll shed his questionable tag Monday. Over five games in December, the 27-year-old point guard has averaged 14.2 points, 6.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per contest.
Edwards has fallen out of favor in the Philadelphia rotation recently, as he didn't see the floor at all during the Dec. 7 loss to the Lakers. However, a move to the G League should increase his reps for the time being.
With Joel Embiid looking healthier and Andre Drummond comfortably ahead of Bona on the depth chart, this move makes sense for the 76ers with the team looking to maximize his reps.
The scoring output was strong, but Risacher continues to underwhelm as a whole and hasn't quite taken the leap some fantasy managers may have hoped for during his second season. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick doesn't appear to be in any danger of losing his starting role, but he's averaged just 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 24.6 minutes per contest in his last 12 games.
While Krejci has a lone start to his name in 2025-26, his efficiency helped him stay relevant in nine-category fantasy leagues. Until Trae Young (knee) is cleared to suit up, Krejci should see enough minutes to supply streaming value in deeper setups. He's averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.6 three-pointers per contest across his last 12 outings, shooting 50.0 percent from the field.
Albeit in a losing effort, Barlow contributed a full stat line Sunday. As long as Kelly Oubre (knee) and Trendon Watford (adductor) remain off the floor, Barlow remains in a favorable position for playing time. He's started nine consecutive games, during which Barlow has averaged 9.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.2 minutes per contest.
Demin was called out by his head coach for his recent dud against the Mavericks on Friday, so credit to the rookie for bouncing back. Through 22 regular-season games, Demin holds averages of 8.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
The Nets ran away with this game early, so the team was able to pull its foot off the gas and give the key players some rest down the stretch. Claxton is in the midst of a terrific campaign with averages of 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 blocks across 21 regular-season games.
Head coach Steve Kerr has a propensity to tinker with his starting lineup, though Podziemski hasn't been in the first unit since the Dec. 7 loss to the 76ers. The 2023 first-rounder has still averaged a solid 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game in his last 11 outings, and Podziemski's role could fluctuate all year long based on matchups.
It was a fairly quiet showing for the second-year forward, but he's performed well overall so far this season and is locked into a starting role at power forward. Buzelis has averaged 13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals per contest in his last 15 games, chipping in across the board for the Bulls.
The veteran point guard remained in the first unit despite the return of Dennis Schroder (hip), handing out at least 10 dimes for the ninth time in 2025-26. After spending most of the offseason in free agency, Westbrook has been a strong fantasy producer in points leagues with the Kings. Over his last 10 appearances, he's averaged 13.9 points, 9.0 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals per game.
Williams was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a troubling sign in fantasy hoops. With D'Angelo Russell (illness) already sidelined, the Mavericks may need Ryan Nembhard to shoulder a heavy workload Monday.
Sunday marked the seventh time in 2025-26 that McDaniels has scored at least 20 points. Four of those have come when Anthony Edwards (foot) has been unavailable, like he was Sunday. McDaniels was cooling down a bit after a hot start to the campaign, but he remains productive while averaging 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks per tilt over his last 10 games.
Niang's rehab due to a stress reaction in his left foot could drag into the new year. Until the forward is cleared to make his season debut, Brice Sensabaugh should be able to maintain his spot in the rotation.
Outside of a scoreless outing against the Suns on Dec. 1, this was Hachimura's worst offensive showing of the season. He somewhat salvaged his production by tying his season highs in rebounds and steals. However, with Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined for at least a week, Hachimura will need to bounce back offensively.
Despite the return of Jarrett Allen, Bryant scored in double figures off the bench for only the second time this season. While Allen is back after a multi-game absence, the Cavaliers are expected to be without Evan Mobley (calf) for at least a few weeks, leaving the door open for Bryant to remain part of the rotation. Larry Nance (calf) also remains out indefinitely.
With Evan Mobley (calf) set to miss multiple weeks, Tomlin is a candidate to see increased run during the short term. He has 18 appearances to his name this season, posting averages of 6.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 16.5 minutes per contest.
Drummond's production has been hit-or-miss this season, but he continues to find ways to impact the stat sheet, even with the 76ers getting healthy. Joel Embiid is playing well, so Drummond will take a back seat some nights, but he's always worth a look when Embiid is resting or sidelined for a few games.
With Quenton Jackson likely to earn a larger role on this team, Thompson's minutes could be in danger moving forward, especially after a dud like this one. Through six regular-season appearances, Thompson has posted averages of 5.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals on 42.3 percent shooting from the field.
Doncic struggled to shoot the ball from the floor Sunday, though his game-high 29 points were enough to lift the Lakers to victory. With Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined, Doncic should continue to handle the heavy lifting offensively. The superstar guard has averaged 34.5 points, 8.8 assists, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks per game in his last 11 outings.
Okongwu grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds Sunday and is averaging 18.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 blocks and 1.7 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over his past three appearances. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is slated to miss at least a few weeks and could be sidelined indefinitely, giving Okongwu a huge runway to continue his career-best campaign.
Walker had some enticing streaming appeal earlier this year, but a healthier Pacers team has led to a drop in his fantasy value. He's averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 17.5 minutes per game across his last five contests, so Walker can likely be left on the waiver wire outside of deep leagues.
Even with Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined, Vincent has struggled to get things going this season. Over 14 appearances this season, Vincent has scored double-digit points only once while shooting 35 percent from the floor.
Vanderbilt played double-digit minutes for the first time since Nov. 14. After not seeing the floor in eight straight games, the defensive-minded forward has received minutes in two of the Lakers' past three games. With Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined for at least a week, coach JJ Redick might open up the rotation, which could bode well for Vanderbilt's playing time.
The Wizards are missing several key players, which allowed Riley to operate as the sixth man Sunday. He's averaged 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.5 minutes per game over his last five contests, so the rise in playing time hasn't translated into a significant bump in fantasy value.
Gafford has missed the past three games for Dallas, but he's officially listed as questionable for this contest. Anthony Davis (calf) is also questionable, but he was able to participate Monday morning as well.
Davis is currently listed as questionable on the official injury report, but it bodes well for his status that he was able to get some shots up Monday morning. Daniel Gafford (ankle), who is also listed as questionable, participated as well.
Hayes scored in double figures for the first time since Nov. 15 and grabbed a season-high nine rebounds, falling one short of a double-double. He's played double-digit minutes in 21 straight games, topping 20 minutes only four times. Even with Sunday's strong performance, Hayes' production has been underwhelming thus far.
Gueye will have plenty of time to recover ahead of the G League Winter Showcase. Gueye holds averages of 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.2 blocks this season.
It's not clear how severe this issue is for Nembhard. Fortunately for him, the Bulls are off until Dec. 27 against the Motor City Cruise.
McClung continues to be one of the most dominant players in the early going. Through 11 G League games, he's averaging 23.5 points, 6.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
Carton had been sidelined since early December with a hand issue. Across eight appearances this season, Carton holds averages of 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 three-pointers.
Portland plugged Clingan back into the starting five after he had missed the previous three contests due to a left lower leg contusion, but he wasn't asked to handle heavy minutes while interim head coach Tiago Splitter occasionally turned to either Sidy Cissoko or Jerami Grant to serve as small-ball centers when Clingan and top backup Robert Williams were off the court. Clingan was still able to make an impact in the defensive categories and on the glass during his time on the floor, but he continued to remain relatively uninvolved on offense. He's maintaining a modest 15 percent usage rate for the season and has reached double figures in scoring in just eight of his 22 appearances.
This was Springer's best performance of the season, and it will be interesting to see if he can build some momentum from this. Across seven appearances, Springer holds averages of 10.6 points, 3.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.1 three-pointers.
Allen is no stranger to big lines, as he just put up 42 points (14-25 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals across 45 minutes in Friday's 120-119 G League win over the Oklahoma City Blue. Through 12 games, he's averaging 20.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.
Minaya can be considered questionable for the rematch on Dec. 16. Across 11 outings, Minaya has averaged 7.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers.
This was a strong performance from Baker in what's been a quiet campaign thus far. Through seven games, he's averaging 5.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 11.6 minutes per contest.
Minor just missed out on a double-double despite his modest workload. Across four games this season, Minor has averaged 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 24.0 minutes.
Suggs' timeline to resume playing remains murky, as his return date will depend on how quickly he responds to treatment. At least for the time being, fantasy managers can consider him unlikely to play in Thursday's game against Denver. Anthony Black has stepped up this season and could be asked to carry more responsibility out of the backcourt in Suggs' potential absence, and Tyus Jones could also take on a more prominent role in the backcourt rotation.
Lovering had been sidelined since early December with this issue, but he's been able to put it behind him. Through 10 appearances this season, he's averaging 5.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.
Pritchard was a late addition to the injury report and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign. If he's unable to give it a go Monday, Derrick White is likely to see an uptick in usage, and Anfernee Simons could be more involved in the backcourt.
Williams continues to turn heads at the G League level. Through 12 appearances, he's averaging a double-double with 16.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.6 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
Hall led all scorers Sunday, helping the Swarm improve to 10-4 on the season. Through 10 G League appearances, Hall has been terrific with 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers.
Schroder made his return to action Sunday after missing Sacramento's previous seven games due to a right hip flexor strain. While Russell Westbrook retained starting duties at point guard, Schroder was still able to overlap with him a bit due to Zach LaVine exiting due to a left ankle injury after playing just 16 minutes. Nique Clifford ended up opening the second half with the starting five in LaVine's stead, but Schroder and fellow reserve guard Malik Monk would likely continue to see notable spikes in playing time if LaVine isn't available for the Kings' next game Thursday in Portland.
The Swarm are off until Dec. 27 when they face the Iowa Wolves, giving Garrett plenty of time to heal. Through eight games, Garrett holds averages of 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
Suggs was clearly battling discomfort for a few games, but he was playing through the pain and scored 25 first-half points against the Knicks on Saturday during an NBA Cup semifinals matchup. However, the point guard aggravated the issue in the third quarter and was ultimately unable to finish the contest despite multiple efforts to stay in the game. Suggs will be evaluated over the next couple of days, but it sounds like the team is preparing to be without him for at least a few weeks. "He's been battling through some pain the last few games," Magic forward Paolo Banchero said. "He's just been giving it his all for the team and kind of playing through it, so you hope it's not too bad, whatever the injury is. We don't want to lose him."
With Johnson unable to break through in Washington, he's likely to continue seeing reps in the G League. Across five appearances with the Go-Go, he's averaging 18.6 points, 4.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
With Zach Edey sidelined to begin the season following left ankle surgery, Landale started the first 13 games at center, averaging 10.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 combined steals-plus-blocks a night while shooting 56.8 percent from the field during that stretch. Edey left last week's game against Portland after suffering a stress reaction in his left ankle, and Landale went on to post 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes during a 119-96 win. With Edey expected to miss at least a month, it was safe to assume that Landale would reclaim a starting spot, but Memphis opted to start Jaren Jackson and Santi Aldama in the frontcourt Friday, leaving Landale to come off the bench. Despite operating as a reserve, Landale played at least 27 minutes for only the fifth time this season. Whether he's a regular starter in Edey's absence or not, Landale should have a sizable role within the rotation and should be back on fantasy radars.
Beauchamp's next chance to play comes Tuesday in a rematch against the Go-Go. Through four appearances, he's averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.
Though Allen was back in action following a six-game absence due to a right middle finger strain, the Cavaliers appeared to deliberately keep his minutes in check Sunday as he works to regain conditioning. For the season, Allen is shooting a career-low 56.3 percent from the field and is averaging 14.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in 25.9 minutes per game, but he could see a boost in his production once he's fully ramped back up. Evan Mobley (calf) is expected to miss multiple weeks, which could clear the way for Allen to take on more playing time and usage in the frontcourt.
Washington was dominant offensively Sunday, as he posted game-high totals in both points and assists. He was also efficient shooting the ball, converting 61.1 percent of his field-goal attempts and 50.0 percent of his three-point tries. The 6-foot-3 guard now averages 18.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.4 steals across his first 13 outings of the campaign.
Chandler continues to play at a very high level for the Blue Coats. Across 13 appearances, he holds averages of 20.9 points, 9.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 35.9 minutes per contest.
San Diego's leading scorer was held out due to his toe injury, but they were still able to get the victory over Santa Cruz, who falls to 1-13 on the season. Baldwin's next opportunity to return will be Tuesday against the South Bay Lakers.
Tilmon's status for Tuesday's rematch against Iowa remains in the air. Through seven appearances with the Herd, Tilmon is averaging 3.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 blocks.
Smith continues to be brought along very slowly by the Herd. Across five outings, he's averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.0 steals in 20.5 minutes per contest.
Moni did not play Sunday due to his ankle injury, which has been plaguing him since November. His next opportunity to suit up will be Dec. 27 against the Osceola Magic.
Cryer had a dominant outing despite the loss, leading the team in points scored and assists while shooting 50.0 percent both from the field and beyond the arc. The two-way player has now topped 20 points scored in 10 of his 11 games with Santa Cruz, and he should continue to see the majority of his action in the G League.
Olbrich appeared in five straight games for Chicago from Nov. 29 through Dec. 7, but the two-way player has since headed back to the G League after the Bulls recently got big men Zach Collins and Jalen Smith back from injuries. The rookie second-round pick had posted at least 20 points in his prior three appearances for Windy City before the quad issue kept him from suiting up Sunday.
After missing the prior two games due to an illness, Williams joined the second unit in his return and posted a very efficient line while recording his first double-double of 2025-26. The 28-year-old center has started only once in his 16 appearances so far this season, with Sunday's 11 points representing his season high, and as long as Donovan Clingan stays healthy, Williams will have to be content with a spot on the bench.
McMillian was held out for about a month due to his ankle injury, but he was finally able to return Sunday and played 15 minutes in his season debut. His ramp-up process will likely allow him to play more minutes in future games.
The two-way player has made 15 appearances with the Pacers compared to just six with the Boom so far this season, but now that the Indiana backcourt is beginning to reclaim some health, Peter could see the bulk of his opportunities in the G League moving forward. He's been excellent thus far for the Boom, averaging 18.3 points (on 48.7 percent shooting from the field), 6.5 boards, 5.0 assists, 3.8 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest.
The 24-year-old forward continues to build on his impressive second half of 2024-25. Avdija has scored in double digits in every game this season and has dropped at least 16 points in nine straight contests, averaging 26.2 points, 8.3 boards, 8.0 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.5 combined steals and blocks during that latter stretch.
The fourth-year guard tied Jerami Grant for the team lead in scoring, marking the fourth time in his last 13 games that Sharpe has topped 30 points. The five made three-pointers were also a new season high. Sharpe missed four games in November due to a calf injury and came off the bench for six contests after returning to the lineup, but since returning to his usual workload, he's averaging 24.0 points, 4.2 boards, 3.3 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.7 steals in 30.7 minutes over the last six games.
After an extended absence due to a right hamstring strain, Jackson had been upgraded to available for the Pacers' previous game Friday against the 76ers, but he was left out of the rotation in a 10-point loss. He remained on the bench for the entire first half of Sunday's contest before checking into the game early in the third quarter in what was his first appearance at the NBA level since Nov. 3. Jackson wasn't particularly productive during his time on the court, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually earned more playing time on the wing at the expense of fellow two-way player Ethan Thompson or journeyman Garrison Mathews.
It's unclear how much time Lewis will miss. Through 12 games, Lewis holds averages of 9.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 26.3 minutes per contest.
The veteran forward tied Shaedon Sharpe for the team lead in points on the night, as Grant also tied his own season scoring high and set a new high in made three-pointers. He's scored in double digits in 10 straight games, averaging 22.3 points, 4.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.5 combined blocks and steals over that stretch.
Hyland was cleared to play only a few hours before tipoff, as he was dealing with a bruised knee, but he got the start and ended up being one of the most productive players for Minnesota in this win. Hyland should remain in the first unit as long as Anthony Edwards (foot) remains sidelined. Hyland seems to have more consideration from the coaching staff compared to other backcourt alternatives such as Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon.
Despite the poor shooting, Butler scored at least 15 points for a third straight game thanks to his volume at the charity stripe. The veteran forward is averaging 16.7 points, 7.7 boards, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals since returning from a two-game absence due to a sore knee despite shooting just 43.8 percent from the floor.
It's unclear if Pullin will be able to play in Tuesday's G League rematch against the Herd. Through 11 appearances, he's averaging 23.0 points, 5.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers.
Randle has taken over the role of being the Timberwolves' primary option on offense due to the absence of Anthony Edwards (foot), and the veteran forward has stepped up to the challenge. Randle has scored at least 20 points in five straight games, averaging 24.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 0.6 steals per game while shooting 39.1 percent from three in that span.
While he remained in the starting five for a fourth straight game, even with Draymond Green (foot/personal) back in the lineup, Post saw his court time shrink after he'd averaged 30.3 minutes in three starts during Green's absence. Post stayed locked in from long range, however, extending his streak of games with double-digit points and multiple three-pointers to five while averaging 13.6 points, 4.6 boards, 3.2 threes, 3.0 assists and 1.2 combined steals and blocks during that span. Post is taking advantage of his current opportunity, but he could get bumped back to the bench depending on the matchup, especially once Al Horford (back) is cleared to return.
Through nine appearances, Eastern hasn't been able to make a big impact for Iowa. He's averaging just 13.0 minutes per contest and is shooting 28.6 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.
DiVincenzo posted an impressive stat line in this win Sunday, surpassing the 15-point mark for a second straight game while notching at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. DiVincenzo seems to be locked in as the Timberwolves' starting point guard for the foreseeable future, and that alone gives him a solid floor. However, his ability to fill the stat sheet is also noteworthy from a fantasy perspective. He's averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks per game since the beginning of December.
Johnson's next chance to play comes Dec. 27 against the Raptors 905. He has four appearances to his name this season with averages of 14.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.
Raynaud took a step back in his fourth consecutive start, though that was more due to a lack of touches rather than a lack of efficiency. If Domantas Sabonis (knee) is cleared to return Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Raynaud would move back to the bench, and that would limit his fantasy upside considerably in deeper leagues.
The veteran big man missed the prior three games due to a foot injury and a personal matter, but he filled up the box score in his return, with the three steals tying his season high. He's scored in double figures in five of his last six full games he's played dating back to Nov. 18, averaging 10.7 points, 7.7 boards, 6.0 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals over that stretch.
DeRozan has failed to reach the 20-point mark in six of his last eight appearances, and the veteran forward has struggled to get into a groove offensively all season long. He's averaging 15.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game over that eight-game stretch, and while he retains fantasy upside due to his role in Sacramento's scheme, his numbers are clearly down compared to recent years. He's posting the third-worst scoring average of his career at 17.7 points per game.
Rupert played just six minutes Sunday after logging a 14-point performance in 24 minutes this past Thursday, and he will now spend some time with Portland's G League affiliate. In 19 games this season, Rupert averages 2.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks across 8.5 minutes.
Hansen has been splitting time between the Trail Blazers and the Remix all season. The Blazers got back Donovan Clingan (leg) and Robert Williams (illness) on Sunday.
Achiuwa was perfect from the field in this game and missed only two of his four shots from the charity stripe. The veteran big man is making the most of his chances in recent weeks and has scored in double digits in six of his previous nine appearances, averaging 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks off the bench over that span.
Jones wasn't available Sunday for the Pacers' 108-89 loss to the Wizards, but he ended up suiting up for Noblesville the same day, logging six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes during a 137-134 loss to the Windy City Bulls. The appearance was the rookie second-round pick's first at any level this season, as he had been out of action for more than two months due to a stress reaction in his back. Jones is a member of the Pacers' 15-man roster, but he's nonetheless expected to see considerable playing time in the G League this season.
Hendricks has not had a consistent role within Utah's rotation, but he has shown flashes of potential, such as his 20-point performance Dec. 7 against Oklahoma City. In 13 games this season, Hendricks averages 5.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks across 14.6 minutes.
Clowney has been a reliable offensive weapon for the Nets lately and has scored in double digits in each of his last six games, but he's making his presence felt in other areas as well. Over that stretch, Clowney has at least three assists three times, multiple blocks twice and four or more boards four times. The big man is averaging 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks per game since the beginning of December.
Barrett has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, but a return is on the horizon. A return Thursday against the Bucks hasn't been ruled out, though it does seem unlikely at this point with Barrett just starting to ramp back up.
Despite being a first-round lottery pick in 2024, Williams has not found a consistent role with the Jazz, averaging just 2.2 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals and 0.2 blocks across 12.2 minutes this season. He will likely continue to split time in the G League.
Sharpe ended just two boards away from posting a double-double, but he also made an impact as a playmaker and defender -- he posted season-high marks in assists and steals. Sharpe has been productive off the bench lately and has scored in double digits in three of his previous four outings. He's averaging 8.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks across 16.0 minutes off the bench since the beginning of December.
Mogbo logged 26 minutes in Sunday's G League win over the Maine Celtics, finishing with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and three blocks. At the NBA level, Mogbo has just 11 appearances to his name for an average of 4.6 minutes.
Porter has been the Nets' best player by a wide margin this season, but he didn't have his best showing Sunday -- at least from a statistical perspective. Porter was coming off four straight games in which he cleared the 30-point mark, so some regression was inevitable. Based on how important he's been for Brooklyn offensively this season, expect Porter to have a prominent role once again when the Nets face the Heat on Thursday.
Christie is back with the Clippers and will provide emergency depth for Monday's NBA game against the Grizzlies. Across 16 games, he's averaging 4.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 11.5 minutes per contest.
Porter had major shooting woes in a game in which the Bucks looked overmatched entirely from start to finish, resulting in his worst stat line of the campaign. Porter should remain as a starter in the backcourt alongside Ryan Rollins, and given that he had scored at least 18 points in each of his previous five appearances, it wouldn't be surprising if he finds a way to bounce back when the Bucks take on the Raptors on Thursday.
Kuzma was unable to match the 31-point output he delivered in the win over the Celtics on Thursday, but he seems to be finding a groove on offense after notching a fourth consecutive game with 13 or more points. Kuzma is likely to remain in the starting lineup as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) remains sidelined, translating to an uptick in his fantasy stock across all formats.
Trent matched his season-high scoring mark while shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc for a second straight contest. The veteran went through a shooting slump in November, but he has turned things around in recent weeks. Over his last 14 games, Trent has posted nine double-digit scoring games while averaging 10.4 points per game and shooting 37.6 percent from three-point range. He's likely to remain in a starting role until AJ Green (shoulder) is ready to return to the starting five.
Williams bounced back from a nine-point showing in his previous appearance Wednesday against the Thunder, though he wasn't given much of a chance to produce considering the game was a blowout. Sunday's matchup was a different story, as he joined Devin Booker by reaching the 20-point mark and set a new season high in swats. Williams has now put up 20 or more points in two of his last three contests, averaging 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over this span.
Allen battled to a double-digit scoring performance for a third straight game and was active on both ends of the court. He tied his season highs in assists and steals, and he's remarkably recorded at least one steal in each of his last 11 appearances. Allen is averaging 11.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals over four December matchups.
Booker was cleared to return from a right groin strain after missing his team's last three games, and he managed to lead Phoenix in scoring despite failing to connect from downtown. He instead focused on driving to the hoop, which resulted in a season-high 16 attempts from the charity stripe. Booker's shooting numbers have been a concern of late, as he's knocking down just 38.6 percent of his attempts from the field and 23.1 percent from deep over his last seven appearances.
James has shown signs of life lately after a slow start to the 2025-26 campaign. He averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists in his first six appearances of the year after putting a right sciatica injury behind him, but he's responded by putting up 20-plus points in two of his last three games, while averaging 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks over this brief stretch.
LaRavia couldn't get his shot to fall but remained active on both ends of the court, tying his best marks of the season in both blocks and rebounds while accounting for two of his team's 13 steals on the night. He's had a few flashy performances here or there so far this season, but he likely isn't worth rostering in most league formats.
Ayton paced the Lakers on the boards in the victory, recording his second double-double over his last three games. He's been a solid presence as a scorer and at the rim over his last eight appearances, averaging 14.9 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game.
Huerter delivered an excellent performance in his return from a four-game absence due to an adductor strain, scoring efficiently while setting a new season high in steals. Though he's been a strong per-minute producer through 20 appearances this season with averages of 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 triples and 0.9 steals across 24.1 minutes per contest, Huerter has often benefited from the Bulls not having their full complement of backcourt players available for many of those contests. Josh Giddey was limited to 24 minutes Sunday due in part to foul trouble, and Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) could be back in action for the Bulls' next game Wednesday versus Cleveland, so it wouldn't be surprising if Huerter's playing time took a hit moving forward, despite his solid outing against the Pelicans.
White's long-range shooting woes continued in this one, and he's now just 18-for-67 from three-point range through his first nine games of the season. The career 36.8 percent three-point marksman should figure it out eventually, but there's no denying that White is struggling.
Vucevic failed to record any defensive stats and finished with a minus-11 differential in the 10-point loss. He's been struggling over the past four, scoring 10.5 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting to go with 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists a night, which ranks well outside the top-150 players in standard fantasy leagues.
Apart from his five-point dud against the Spurs on Dec. 8, Fears has put together a solid couple of weeks for the Pelicans. Over his last six games, Fears has produced averages of 16.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.8 three-pointers on 45.7 percent shooting from the field. Even with the Pelicans getting healthier, the rookie is maintaining strong usage.
Returning from a six-game absence due to a right adductor strain, Williamson had his minutes monitored and ended up coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. Williamson looked good during his time on the court and seemingly escaped without any setbacks, so he'll likely be cleared for a larger workload and potentially a return to the starting five in the Pelicans' next game Thursday versus the Rockets.
This was Murphy's fourth double-double of the season, and his third straight game with just one turnover. Murphy has been on a tear over the past six games, posting averages of 25.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.7 turnovers, which has been good enough for top-15 value in 9-cat leagues. Zion Williamson's (thigh) return didn't impact Murphy's usage Sunday, but that may not be the case moving forward.
Daniels set a new season high in scoring in this one, as he notched his second straight double-double and helped Atlanta earn their seventh straight victory over Philadelphia. Daniels will look to keep the good times rolling Thursday with a favorable matchup against the Hornets, but his offensive usage could take a hit, as Trae Young (knee) is nearing a return to game action.
This was Johnson's fourth straight triple-double, and the eighth of his career, which moved him to the No. 1 spot on Atlanta's all-time triple-double list. The 24-year-old forward is having a fantastic season, pumping out first-round value behind averages of 22.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.6 steals per game.
George had the hot hand early for Philly, dropping in 17 points on nine shots in his first 11 minutes of play. George's usage rate has surged to 28 over the past two games with Tyrese Maxey (illness) unavailable. The veteran has responded with averages of 29.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 5.5 triples per contest on 50/65/100 shooting splits.
Despite Tyrese Maxey (illness) missing in action the past two games, McCain has remained a fringe part of the rotation in Philly. He saw some extra minutes Sunday with VJ Edgecombe getting into some early foul trouble, but McCain still finished south of the 20-minute mark. He isn't getting the playing time he needs to make an impact in fantasy leagues.
After pouring in a season-high 39 points in Friday's win over the Hawks, Embiid took a back seat as a scorer Sunday but excelled at attack the glass en route to notching his first double-double of the season. He's logged at least 30 minutes in three straight games, an encouraging trend as he works his way back from the arthroscopic left knee surgery he underwent back in April. The 76ers will return to action Friday in New York in the first game of a back-to-back set, so expect Embiid to sit out that game or Saturday's home date versus the Mavericks for maintenance purposes.
With Tyrese Maxey (illness) missing his second straight game, Edgecombe finished as the 76ers' second-leading scorer, and he's seen his usage rate rise to 19.9 over the past two. Edgecombe will look to keep it going Friday in New York, but he may see a dip in usage if Maxey returns to action.
Curry has been red hot since returning from his quadriceps injury -- he had 39 points (14-28 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to the Timberwolves, and Sunday's dozen three-pointers were the most by any player in the NBA this season. He's scored at least 30 points in seven of his last nine outings and continues to defy Father Time.
Brooks knocked down a go-ahead three-pointer during the closing seconds, only to get in LeBron James' face after the fact, which earned him his second technical of the night. Brooks played through a questionable tag Sunday and made a massive impact on the game, and he'll likely be upset with himself for losing his composure late.
Rudy Gobert left this game early for personal reasons, so the Timberwolves leaned on Reid to close this one out, and he didn't disappoint. Reid has been on a heater for Minnesota lately, posting averages of 16.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.7 three-pointers over his last six outings.
