Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday against the Clippers. Gafford most recently amassed five points, four rebounds, and one steal in Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Lakers. However, in an attempt to preserve his health, he'll sit out the second of back-to-back contests, likely returning on Monday in Denver. With Dereck Lively II (foot) and Anthony Davis (calf) also sidelined, P.J. Washington may slide over to the center position, with Naji Marshall gaining more attention from fantasy managers by moving into the starting lineup. Moussa Cisse should also be in line for extra work versus one of the worst defensive teams in the National Basketball Association.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game in Miami. The 22-year-old has played well this season, most recently amassing 16 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks, and one steal in Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic. However, availability is once again becoming a concern, with Duren now missing his third contest of the 2025 campaign. Fantasy managers will need to wait and see if he'll be back on Monday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Isaiah Stewart, averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks in five starts this season, is the favorite to replace Duren in the rotation versus a Heat team that has won their last six contests.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) won't play in Saturday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. AD returned for Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Lakers after missing a month because of a calf injury. As expected, he wasn't as productive as usual, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in 28 minutes. Fantasy participants should anticipate Davis to return for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets, assuming he didn't suffer a setback on Friday night. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively II (foot) also sidelined, Moussa Cisse might work his way into the starting lineup. However, the 23-year-old has a significantly higher ceiling than normal even if he doesn't start, giving him credibility as a streaming option for fantasy managers in Saturday's game against one of the worst defensive squads in the National Basketball Association.

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting in Minnesota. The 26-year-old has started in all 17 of his appearances during the 2025 campaign. As a result, he's having the best season of his career, averaging 9.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks, making him a viable starting option in deeper fantasy setups. Queta wasn't available for Friday's NBA Cup win over the Detroit Pistons, opening the door for Luka Garza to enter the starting lineup. That will likely be the case again if Queta can't suit up. However, Garza didn't do much in his enhanced role on Friday, going scoreless in 11 minutes of work.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (calf) is in line to play on Saturday in Minnesota. The 31-year-old has played as well as expected throughout the 2025 campaign. However, he hasn't benefited from the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles). In fact, he's seen reduced production in several statistical categories. Still, White remains a must-start fantasy option in all formats, assuming he plays, despite the difficult matchup on tap. He could be even more productive if Jaylen Brown (back) can't suit up because of low back spasms.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (back) is questionable for Saturday's contest in Minnesota. The 29-year-old had 33 points, 10 boards, five assists, two steals, and two blocks in Friday's NBA Cup win over the Detroit Pistons. As expected, Brown has benefited from the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles) by averaging a career-high 28.2 points during the 2025 campaign. He also hasn't missed a game. It doesn't sound as if the injury is too serious, although the team may give him the night off for precautionary purposes heading into Sunday's meeting with the Cavaliers, the second of back-to-back outings for the C's. If that happens, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and Baylor Scheierman could see more scoring opportunities behind Derrick White (calf), assuming he plays, versus a challenging Timberwolves defense.

Sacramento's G Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds in a 119-128 loss to Utah on Friday, Nov. 28.

Atlanta's F Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds in a 130-123 win over the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov. 28.

Cavaliers' G Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points on 15-of-28 shooting in a 123-130 loss to Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 28.

Detroit's G Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double, finishing with 39 points, 11 assists and 13 rebounds in a 109-112 loss to the Magic on Friday, Nov. 28.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) is available for Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. AD hasn't played in a month after suffering a left calf strain during the win over the Indiana Pacers on October 29. Before going down, he was averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals. While there may be some rust in the equation, Davis can be plugged back into all fantasy lineups, even with a reduced workload of 24-to-27 minutes versus his former club.

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (illness) is back in the starting group after missing one game and remains firmly on the breakout track. He delivered 17 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in his last appearance and continues to produce mid-round numbers with 16.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists on strong shooting. His return tightens Washington's rotation and trims opportunities for Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, and Justin Champagnie, each of whom had seen expanded usage. George remains a reliable all-formats option with stable usage and minutes.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (ankle) will start Friday against Brooklyn after being upgraded from questionable, giving the team a needed boost with multiple wings still sidelined. George has averaged 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across his first three outings in limited minutes, and his return pushes Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards, and Jabari Walker into reduced roles. Fantasy managers should expect his workload to climb gradually, but usage volatility persists with Joel Embiid (knee), Kelly Oubre (knee), and VJ Edgecombe (calf) out.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (pelvis) will be available Friday against Charlotte, though his fantasy outlook remains shaky after logging just 19 and 10 minutes off the bench in his last two appearances. His reduced role aligned with Coby White's return to full availability, which tightened Chicago's guard rotation and pushed Huerter into a smaller workload. Tre Jones' 28-minute, 11-assist outing may also keep him in a steady bench role. Huerter stays a watchlist option until he regains meaningful minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (elbow) is uncertain for Saturday's game at Golden State because of right elbow soreness, which could keep him out of the opening game of a back-to-back. The Pelicans are already without Jordan Poole (quadriceps) and Herbert Jones (calf), which pushed Saddiq Bey into a 39-minute workload Wednesday that produced 18 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals. A Murphy absence would keep Bey in strong streaming range, while Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens offer deeper-league utility given the team's depleted wing rotation.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (knee) will play on Friday against Charlotte. The veteran didn't suit up for Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Fortunately, it appears the lengthy layoff did him some good, limiting his time away to only one game. Vucevic will be returning versus a Hornets defense that has struggled throughout the 2025 campaign, giving him more than enough upside for season-long fantasy managers and DFS participants. His presence will mean less work for Jalen Smith, who had 13 points and six rebounds on Monday night.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is available for Friday's game versus Charlotte. He was listed as questionable heading into this one. While fantasy managers are glad to see him on the floor, there's a chance he won't suit up on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers due to injury management reasons. White is coming off a 24-point, six-assist, five-rebound effort in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. He might be even more productive against the Hornets, a team that has struggled defensively this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) will return for Friday's game in Atlanta after missing the last three contests. The 27-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 1.3 higher than last season. However, he hasn't been as productive in the rebounding department while also seeing a significant decline in field goal percentage. Still, Allen remains a must-start in any fantasy format, although he'll be returning against a Hawks defense that can be difficult, even without Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) will return for Friday's NBA Cup clash with the New York Knicks after missing his last four games. The Greek Freak was playing at an All-Star level before going down. While he could see fewer minutes than normal in his first game back in the lineup, he's still a must-start in any fantasy format. With Antetokounmpo back in the mix, Gary Trent Jr. is in line to head back to the bench, with fewer scoring opportunities for Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner.

Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (ankle) will play on Friday versus Brooklyn after missing the last five games because of a sprained right ankle. The 22-year-old wasn't productive before going down with the injury, averaging only 2.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks. With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, he may have had an opportunity for more involvement. However, it's been Andre Drummond making the most of his afforded opportunities, averaging 10.9 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in eight starts. With that said, Bona could see some action on Friday, although he's tough to trust even with a favorable matchup on the horizon.