Solid bounce-back outing in win The superstar stuffed the stat sheet following a 16-point performance in which he went 0-for-10 from three-point range during Friday's win over Washington. The 26-year-old forward finished as the Celtics' second-leading scorer behind Jaylen Brown (29). Over his last five outings, Tatum has averaged 27.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and 7.6 assists across 38.0 minutes per game.
Doesn’t return Sunday Highsmith left Sunday's game in the third quarter not feeling well and was unable to return. He concludes the contest with zero points (0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 18 minutes. It remains unclear whether Highsmith is in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Efficient from downtown in defeat The superstar extended his streak of games with 20-plus points to begin the season while setting a new season high in both rebounds and assists. The 23-year-old has been on a career-best pace from three-point range through 16 regular-season outings, averaging 11.1 attempts per contest. In four appearances since going 0-for-9 from beyond the arc, Edwards has shot 20-for-41 from downtown, averaging 28.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists across 39.0 minutes per game.
Best outing of year off bench Brown put together his best outing of the season, providing Indiana with an offensive lift off the bench Sunday while concluding as one of four Pacers with 15 or more points. Brown has appeared in just three contests so far this year, posting his first double-digit outing and his second with at least five points.
Double-double streak continues Gobert set a new season best with 20 rebounds in a dominant performance on the glass, surpassing his previous season high in rebounds of 15 set on Nov. 8 against Portland. The big man has also chipped in a double-double in five straight outings, during which he has averaged 11.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks across 36.4 minutes per game. Gobert's rebounding and defensive presence have remained a strong positive for fantasy owners, though he has been limited to 6.4 shot attempts per game through 16 regular-season appearances, his lowest mark since the 2015-16 campaign.
Career-high performance in loss Dillingham led the bench in scoring and set a new career high with 14 points in his second matchup recording 10 or more minutes. In the last two games, the rookie has seen an uptick in playing time with Mike Conley (toe) sidelined. Dillingham still has an uphill battle to carve out a significant role within the Timberwolves' rotation, though his performance Sunday bodes well for the possibility of more minutes moving forward.
Surpasses 20 points as top scorer Siakam once again provided a lift to Indiana on the offensive end, leading all players in scoring while ending second on the team in rebounds and assists. Siakam, who handed out his second-highest assist total this year, has tallied at least 15 points, five boards and five dimes in six outings this season.
Delivers 23 points in loss The 29-year-old finished as the Timberwolves' second-leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards (28), though Randle did struggle from beyond the arc. The forward also secured his 12th game with 20-plus points across 16 regular-season outings. Over his last five games, Randle has averaged 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 37.2 minutes per game.
Strong from deep to lead offense Haliburton did it all for Indiana on the offensive end of the court Sunday, connecting on a game-leading mark from three, pacing the Pacers in assists and ending as one of two players with at least 20 points. Haliburton, who was one dime shy of a double-double, set a new season high in threes made and surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time since Nov. 4.
Enters starting lineup Claxton will get the start due to Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) being out of the lineup. In five starts this season, Claxton has averaged 7.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 28.6 minutes per contest.
Leads from deep off bench in loss Kispert shined off the bench in Sunday's contest, leading all bench players in scoring while connecting on a team-high mark from three. Kispert concluded as one of five Wizards to record 15 or more points and has now reached that mark in six contests so far this year.
Starting Sunday Williams will enter the starting lineup due to Dennis Schroder (ankle) being out of the lineup. In two starts this season, Williams has averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.0 minutes per contest.
Balanced outing in start George got the starting nod Sunday with Jordan Poole (hip) out, providing an all-around performance by concluding as the lone Wizards player with at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists. George has now started in five games this year, reaching double figures in scoring in four of those five contests.
Iffy for Monday Kuminga missed Saturday's game due to an illness that now has his status for Monday's contest in question. If he is unable to go, Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson are likely to see increased playing time.
Owns paint in double-double Sarr entered Sunday's contest dealing with a non-COVID illness, but ended up dominating the paint while leading all players in rebounds and concluding with team-high marks in scoring and blocks. Sarr, who has yet to miss a game this season, set a new season high in rebounds and has recorded a double-double in two outings. He has now tallied at least 15 points in three contests this year, two of which have came over the last five games.
Won’t play Sunday Schroder will miss his first game of the 2024-25 regular season due to right ankle soreness, and his next chance to play will be on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Warriors on Monday. Ben Simmons, Ziaire Williams and Keon Johnson are candidates to see more playing time Sunday due to Schroder's absence.
Suffers finger fracture Dieng sustained a small fracture in his right ring finger while playing for the Oklahoma City Blue on Nov. 22 and is expected to miss at least three weeks. Dieng's absence doesn't figure to have much of an impact on the Thunders' rotation as he's averaged just 9.6 minutes per game over his last 11 appearances.
Questionable to return Sunday Highsmith exited the game in the third quarter with an illness and is questionable to return. If he remains out, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic are likely to receive extra minutes.
Downgraded to questionable Schroder is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest, being deemed a game-time decision due to right ankle soreness. If he is unable to go, Ben Simmons and Keon Johnson would be candidates for extra minutes.
Good to go Sunday Williams has been dealing with an infection in his right foot of late, but he will be able to play through it Sunday. Williams has seen a decreased role over the last two games, logging 17 and 11 minutes respectively after logging seven straight contests of 20-plus minutes.
Available Sunday Watford was a late addition to the injury report due to adductor soreness, but he will officially be available Sunday. Watford holds averages of 6.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.0 minutes per game across three appearances this season.
Won’t play vs. Brooklyn Monk's availability for Sunday's game upgraded from doubtful to questionable, but he will ultimately be sidelined for a seventh straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Monk's next chance to play will be Monday against the Thunder.
Slotted to bench Jerome started Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro being out of the lineup, and he turned in a career-high 29 points. With Garland and Okoro active, Jerome will return to a bench role Sunday.
Now questionable vs. Nets Monk's status for Sunday's game has been upgraded twice since initially being ruled out. Even if he isn't able to play, it appears the eighth-year guard is close to returning from a prolonged absence due to a right ankle sprain.
Nursing left calf injury Towns was able to play through a left knee injury earlier in November, though he was forced to sit against the Nets on Nov. 15. He now appears to be working through a calf injury, and if he's unable to play Monday, Jericho Sims would likely be inserted into the Knicks' starting lineup. For the month of November, Towns has averaged 27.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting (including 41.7 percent from three on 6.5 3PA/G), 12.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 33.9 minutes per game.
Will play Sunday vs. Toronto Okoro has missed the Cavaliers' last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he will play Sunday. Okoro was in the starting lineup for eight straight games prior to his injury, and over that span he averaged 6.6 points, 1.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds over 21.3 minutes per game.
Available Sunday Fernando missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he will return to action Sunday. His availability figures to have a limited impact on the rotation as he has averaged just 9.1 minutes per contest in 11 appearances this season.
Working through chest issue Murray has played at least 14 minutes off the bench in three of the Blazers' last five games, but he is now questionable to play Monday. If he's unable to suit up, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert would be candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.
Working through illness Despite being under the weather, Grant was able to play Saturday against the Rockets, finishing with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block over 33 minutes. Since and including Nov. 1, Grant has averaged 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 33.0 minutes per game.
Doubtful for Monday Ayton is likely to miss a seventh consecutive game due to a right index finger injury. With Donovan Clingan (knee) already out of the lineup, Robert Williams could be in line for a significant role.
Won’t return Monday Thybulle has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut as he continues to recover from offseason surgery on his right knee. His next chance to play will be against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Dealing with left knee sprain Clingan briefly left Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee injury, but he was able to return and finished with zero points, 19 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes. The knee injury appears to be a lingering issue that will prevent Clingan from playing Monday, and his next chance to take the court will be against the Pacers on Wednesday. With Clingan out and Deandre Ayton (finger) doubtful to play Monday, Robert Williams could be inserted into the Blazers' starting lineup.
Questionable for Monday Henderson has missed the last two games due to a back strain that now has his status for Monday's game in question. Delano Banton would serve as backup to Anfernee Simons if Henderson is held out again.
Back to bench Sunday The rookie first-round pick made the first start of his NBA career Wednesday against the Pelicans, and he finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 37 minutes. He'll retreat to a reserve role Sunday, but his strong performance Wednesday may have earned Tyson a larger role in the Cavaliers' rotation moving forward.
Questionable for Monday Morant has missed the last eight games due to a right hip injury, but he has a chance to return to action Monday. This is the first time since suffering the injury that Morant has been deemed questionable, so a return seems to be coming soon. If he is unable to go once again, Scotty Pippen will continue to see an expanded role.
Will play Monday Smart was sidelined for the Grizzlies' last four games due to an illness, but the veteran guard will return for Monday's game. Smart has played in just seven regular-season games and has averaged 7.4 points, 3.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 20.1 minutes per game.
Remains out for Monday Klintman has yet to make his season debut due to a right calf injury. The 21-year-old doesn't have a set timetable for a return to game action, though his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
Expected to play Monday This is a new injury for the youngster, but it doesn't look like it'll stop him from suiting up. Watson continues to fill in for Aaron Gordon (calf) and is averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game as a starter.
Doubtful for Monday vs. Toronto Cunningham will likely miss his second consecutive contest due to a sacroiliac joint sprain in his left hip that he suffered in Thursday's loss to Charlotte. If the star point guard is sidelined once again, Malik Beasley, Marcus Sasser and Wendell Moore are both candidates for an uptick in playing time.
Still away from team for Monday Zeller remains away from the team due to personal reasons and has yet to suit up for Atlanta this season. The big man's timetable for a return is unclear, though his next chance to feature will come Wednesday against Cleveland.
Still out Richards will miss a 12th straight game. He recently returned to on-court activities, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action. Mark Williams (foot) also remains out and Grant Williams (knee) is out for the season, so Moussa Diabte and Tidjane Salaun should see increased run in the frontcourt moving forward.
Still sidelined for Monday Jeffries has yet to suit up this season while recovering from a fractured right hand. There is no clear timetable for his return, though his next chance to play will come Wednesday against Miami.
Won’t suit up for Monday Mann has been a mainstay on the injury report due to lingering back soreness and will sit for the second consecutive game. The 23-year-old will miss his fourth outing across Charlotte's last seven, and in his absence the club will likely continue to take an extended look at Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic off the bench.
Remains out Williams returned to practice this week, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to make his debut. Even when he's cleared to play, the oft-injured center will likely face heavy restrictions. Williams can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against Miami, barring a return to full-contact practice in the next few days.
Available Sunday Gafford will play through left shoulder soreness Sunday, and he has yet to miss a matchup this season. The big man has operated off the bench in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 13.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks while shooting 67.5 percent from the floor across 20.4 minutes per game.
Still out for Monday Jones hasn't played since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain and has not been cleared for contact work yet. The 26-year-old's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against Toronto.
Unlikely to play Monday Murray will likely miss a 17th straight game, but he's nearing a return to game action and has been doing on-court work at recent practices. The Pelicans have four games during the upcoming week, with a home matchup versus Toronto on Wednesday before road games against the Grizzlies on Friday and the Knicks on Sunday.
Iffy for Monday vs. Indy Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive matchup due to left shoulder soreness. The rookie has carved out a significant role through 16 regular-season appearances, and in his last five outings he has averaged 7.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 55.6 percent from the field across 25.2 minutes per game. Daniel Theis and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are candidates for an increased role if Missi remains sidelined.
Upgraded to questionable for Monday McCollum hasn't played since Oct. 29 due to a right adductor strain, though he went through a full-contact practice Saturday. The veteran's tag being upgraded to questionable suggests he is nearing a return to game action, but he will likely remain a game-time decision Monday.
Upgraded to doubtful Monk was initially listed as out, which would've marked his sixth straight absence. While he'll likely still be sidelined Sunday, Monk's upgrade to doubtful can still be viewed as a positive. Sunday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set, but Monk's status for Monday's game against the Thunder likely won't be released until Monday morning.
Remains on bench Sunday With Jordan Poole (hip) sidelined, Kyshawn George will enter the starting five as opposed to Carrington. The rookie has averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 0.6 steals across 29.2 minutes per game in his last five outings (four starts).
Starting Sunday George will replace Carlton Carrington in the starting lineup. In four starts this season, George has averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.8 minutes per game.
Good to go Sunday Sarr will play through a non-COVID illness Sunday, and he has yet to miss an outing through 14 regular-season games. The rookie has averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals across 26.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
Remains on track for Tuesday Durant has missed seven straight games due to a left calf strain and is expected to play Tuesday. He progressed to 5-on-5 drills Sunday, and his teammates said the veteran looked good. Durant's official status for Tuesday's game will likely be released Monday afternoon.
Remains on track for Tuesday Both Kevin Durant (calf) and Beal have been slowly working their way back to playing form, and both of the superstars are on track for a return to game action Tuesday. The 31-year-old guard has missed the club's last five games due to a left calf strain, though he has been actively participating in 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 action during practice. If Beal is unable to suit up against the Lakers, Ryan Dunn should draw another start.
Not on injury report for Monday Suggs played only nine minutes during Saturday's win over the Pistons, posting two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one assist and one block, before injuring his left hamstring. He was quickly ruled doubtful and never returned to the contest, so it's surprising the point guard will seemingly be available to play Monday. Before Sunday's game, Suggs averaged 15.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.5 minutes per game over his first 17 appearances.
Iffy for Monday Carter is in jeopardy of missing his 12th consecutive contest due to left foot plantar fasciitis. If the big man remains sidelined, Goga Bitadze should draw another start.
Slated to miss multiple weeks An MRI showed Sheppard's injury is worse than initially anticipated, so he'll join Andrew Nembhard (knee) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) on the long-term injury list. Quenton Jackson has been the next man up, while Bennedict Mathurin continues to excel as a starter. Sheppard will likely be evaluated again around Christmas.
Recalled to NBA on Sunday Bona will rejoin the 76ers ahead of their matchup with the Clippers on Sunday. The rookie has logged double-digit playing time just once this season, during which he posted four points (2-3 FG), nine rebounds and a block across 17 minutes.
Back to bench As expected, Queta will shift back to the bench with Al Horford returning to the starting lineup after a one-game absence due to an illness. However, with Luke Kornet (hamstring) unavailable, Queta should still see a sizable reserve role behind Horford on Sunday.
Enters starting lineup Sunday The 27-year-old will replace Nickeil Alexander-Walker and make his first start of the season with Mike Conley (toe) sidelined. DiVincenzo has averaged 6.8 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 30.0 percent from the field across 23.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Not starting Sunday Mike Conley (toe) remains out for a second straight game, but after starting in the veteran's absence Thursday, Alexander-Walker will come off the bench in favor of Donte DiVincenzo on Sunday. As a reserve this season (13 games), Alexander-Walker has averaged 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.9 minutes per game.
Strong contribution off bench Smith led the Memphis bench in scoring and found the majority of his success from beyond the three-point arc. He drilled a season-best four triples and also secured a pair of steals for the third time in his last four appearances.
Scores in double figures Williamson kept his streak of scoring in double digits alive, now reaching this mark in three straight appearances and in six of seven appearances this season. He's shooting just 35.7 percent from the field on the campaign but has fared much better from downtown, drilling 35.1 percent of his tries.
Posts decent final line in G League Castleton converted on just 37.5 percent of his tries from the field, but he still managed to finish second on his squad in scoring behind Miles Norris' 19-point day. Castleton has been a consistent source of production, especially in the scoring column, during his time in the G League this season.
Dishes out five assists in G League Miller looked a bit shaky shooting the ball but didn't have any trouble distributing, as he dished out a season-high five assists. The opportunities have been there for the 24-year-old, who is averaging 10.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.6 minutes across five games this season.
Struggles versus Iowa Jones ended up scoring the second most points on the team but was inefficient shooting the ball, converting on just 36.4 percent of his field-goal attempts and 28.6 percent of his three-point tries. He also recorded three turnovers, which tied Jahmir Young and Will Richardson for the most on the team.
Another solid performance in G League Williams has looked sharp in both of his G League appearances this season, as he's reached the 20-point threshold in scoring in each game. He's also been able to make an impact elsewhere by totaling 12 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals during this brief stretch.
Solid performance in loss McGriff was one of the few bright spots in an ugly loss. He tied his season-best mark with 21 points and dished out a season-high six assists. He's averaging 15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.9 minutes per game.
Plays 11 minutes in blowout Tominaga played double-digit minutes for the first time this season thanks to the blowout nature of Saturday's game. The sharpshooter certainly wasn't shy about shooting the ball, but he's yet to make a three-pointer on seven attempts across four G League appearances.
Season-high 19 minutes Noel made his G League season debut Friday, posting five points (2-6 FG) in 11 minutes. He played nearly twice as many minutes Saturday, but he's expected to remain in a reserve role moving forward.
Records four blocks Sharp saw a slight uptick in minutes following his debut Thursday, and he made the most of his time on the floor with his production on the boards and at the rim. He finished second on his team in swats behind Warith Alatishe's five blocks and led the Legends with nine rebounds. Sharp is in a bench role for now but there appears to be room for him to carve out a more prominent role.
Productive off the bench Young continues to produce while coming off the bench for the Gold as he's now scored 20 or more points for the second time in three games played this season. He is also shooting an effective 50.0 percent from the field during that stretch.
Won’t play Sunday Kornet has dealt with a lingering hamstring injury and was a late scratch for Sunday's matchup. With the big man out, Neemias Queta will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench behind Al Horford.
Plays 31 minutes off bench This was Rose's first outing of the G League season. Given his workload as a reserve, it'd be surprising if he wasn't moved into the starting lineup soon. Rose averaged 16.3 minutes per game for the Delaware Blue Coats last season.
Modest role off bench Samuel has scored in double figures only once this season. He's averaging 13.1 minutes per game across six appearances, all off the bench.
Explodes for 43 points in G League Over his last two games, Shackelford has totaled 84 points while making 18 three-pointers. He's averaging 26.8 points per game.
Monster performance in G League After scoring more than 20 points for the first time this season in his last outing, Diakite notched season highs in points, rebounds, steals and blocks during Friday's win. He's averaging 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks in 27.8 minutes per game.
Scores 10 points as starter After coming off the bench during his first two G League appearances this season, Stanley has started two straight games. This was his second double-digit scoring outing, averaging 7.2 points in 19.3 minutes per game.
Scoreless in limited action Muszynski hasn't attempted a shot in two of his four appearances, but this was the first time he failed to play at least 10 minutes. He's averaging 15.5 minutes per game thus far.
Modest production off bench Darlan's role continues to be modest. He has played double-digit minutes only once, averaging 6.2 minutes per game across four appearances.
Pops for 39 points in G League McGowens was perfect during a busy night at the charity stripe en route to a season-high 39 points. He's averaging 24.4 points per game on 46.5 percent shooting from the field through five appearances.
Gets green light Sunday Horford will return to game action after a one-game absence. The veteran big man has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from downtown across 30.6 minutes per game in his last five outings. However, Horford has missed two of the Celtics' last four games.
Sidelined by injury Baker has yet to play this season and is now dealing with an injury. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to suit up.
Out with injury Ellis missed both halves of Iowa's weekend back-to-back set, and it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. He's averaged only 8.3 minutes across six appearances, so his absence shouldn't impact Iowa's rotation.
Leads bench in scoring Friday Jones led the bench in scoring to go along with a plus-6 point differential in the close win. The two-way forward also put up a game-high 19 shots, though he struggled from beyond the arc.
Out for remainder of season Williams sustained the injury planting his right leg on a drive to the basket, and he fell to the ground while attempting to walk back to the bench. The 25-year-old will end the season with averages of 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks across 29.9 minutes per game over 16 regular-season appearances (seven starts). The club will lean on Tidjane Salaun and Moussa Diabate until Nick Richards (ribs) and Mark Williams (foot) return to the frontcourt.
Near double-double in return Friday's outing was Bradley's first appearance since Nov. 11, when he posted 21 points (8-13 FG) and 15 rebounds as a starter versus the Raptors 905. Bradley came off the bench against Greensboro but looked good and nearly posted a double-double, so he could slide back into the starting lineup soon.
Flirts with triple-double Okafor scored at least 20 points for a second straight game and posted season-high marks in rebounds and assists en route to a near triple-double. The big man has been dominant in the G League and is trying to make his way back on an NBA roster. The last time he appeared in a regular-season NBA game was during the 2020-21 campaign with Detroit.
Season-high 25 points Mathias exploded for a season-high 25 points, marking his second 20-plus-point outing. Since going 1-for-8 from deep in the G League season opener, Mathias has gone 20-for-44 from deep.
Scores 10 points in season debut Johnson was sidelined to start the campaign due to a hamstring injury but made his season debut Friday. He operated off the bench but had solid per-minute production, meaning his role could expand moving forward.
Dealing with adductor soreness Watford was a late addition to the injury report but is still expected to suit up. He missed the first 13 games of the season due to a hamstring injury but has appeared in three straight games, averaging 6.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.0 minutes per game.
Officially out Sunday Finney-Smith has been playing through a lingering left ankle sprain and will sit during the first leg of the club's back-to-back set Sunday. With the 31-year-old sidelined, Ziaire Williams (foot) and Noah Clowney are candidates to handle an increased workload.
Dealing with ankle soreness Schroder wasn't listed on the initial injury report, and he's still expected to suit up despite being a late addition. Over his last nine appearances, Schroder has averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
Plays 20 minutes off bench Jones has played at least 20 minutes in three straight games. Over his last four appearances, he's gone 7-for-19 from deep.
Makes only shot in loss Knight's role has been sporadic this season, playing 10 or fewer minutes three times and 14 or more twice. He's averaging 3.2 points while shooting 66.7 percent from deep (2-for-3).
Sinks trio of triples Reeves made his first G League appearance of the season and made his mark from beyond the arc. His hot shooting could earn him more minutes moving forward.
Makes brief appearance Ford played 13 and nine minutes, respectively, in his first two G League appearances before garnering a season-low four in Friday's loss. He's averaging 8.6 minutes per game.
Plays five minutes in loss Cross played a season-low five minutes and failed to impact the box score. He's played single-digit minutes in three of his four G League appearances this season.
Game-high 26 points in G League Despite shooting struggles, Flagler finished with a game-high 26 points. Through three G League appearances, he's averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 32.4 minutes per game.
Grabs six boards in limited action Starkey's 13 minutes were a season-low mark. He's averaging 5.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per game across five appearances.
Struggles with shot Ryan has struggled with his shot to start the G League season. He's averaging 7.7 points per game while shooting 36.0 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from deep.
Solid production in win After starting a game against the Memphis Hustle on Nov. 15, Brown has operated off the bench in three straight games. He set a season-high mark with eight boards Friday but is shooting only 27.3 percent from deep through five appearances.
Solid production as reserve Gardner recorded season-high marks in points and rebounds. He's made at least one three-pointer in three straight games, averaging 5.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game.
Near double-double off bench Scott has played at least 22 minutes in back-to-back games after averaging 12 minutes a night through his first three appearances. He set season-high marks in points and rebounds while recording at least one tally in each defensive category for the first time.
Struggles with shot Friday marked the first time this season that Johnson played double-digit minutes. He made his presence felt on the glass, but his offensive game has been almost nonexistent, averaging 1.6 points per game.
Drops 12 dimes in loss Johnson continues to struggle with his shot, going 9-for-33 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep through six games. However, he more than made up for his poor shooting Friday, recording season-high marks in assists and rebounds.
Downgraded to out Sunday Rozier has been downgraded from probable to out while dealing with right foot soreness. The 30-year-old was previously expected to play after an MRI on his foot came back clean, though the injury is not expected to be a long-term setback. With Rozier sidelined for a second consecutive game, Duncan Robinson will likely receive the starting nod again.
Iffy Sunday Sarr was a late addition to the injury report and could potentially miss his first game of the season due to an illness. If the 19-year-old is sidelined, Jonas Valanciunas should receive the starting nod.
Won’t play Sunday Poole will miss his first game of the season due to left hip flexor soreness. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Carlton Carrington and Corey Kispert are candidates for an increased role.
Swats six in loss Muoka dominated in the paint while swatting a team-high six shots and tying the team best in rebounding. The big man was also efficient from the field in limited attempts while putting his shot-blocking ability on full display.
Returns to game action Saturday Arcidiacono made his return to game action after missing Thursday's win over the Herd with a knee injury. The 30-year-old struggled from beyond the arc while posting a minus-7 point differential.
Returns to action Saturday Murkey returned to game action after dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old forward led the club with a point differential of plus-23 in its first win of the G League Tip-Off Tournament.
Dealing with injury Alston presumably suffered the injury during Thursday's loss to Windy City, in which he played only three minutes. In five G League Tip-Off Tournament appearances (one start), the forward has averaged 6.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 19.3 minutes per game.
Three rejections Saturday The 36-year-old center continues to contribute at both ends of the court. Lopez has recorded at least one block, one steal and one three-pointer in seven straight games, averaging 17.0 points, 6.6 boards, 2,7 threes, 2.6 blocks, 2.0 steals and 1.9 assists over that stretch while shooting 53.7 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent (19-for-46) from beyond the arc.
Pops for 31 against Charlotte The veteran point guard saw his streak of games with double-digit assists end at three, but Lillard compensated by reaching 30 points for the first time since Nov. 7. While a concussion cost him a few games earlier this month, Lillard has otherwise had a strong start to the season, averaging 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 boards, 2.9 threes and 0.9 steals over 14 contests, and he has room to improve those numbers further -- his 32.0 percent shooting from three-point range would be a career low.
Hits for team-high 32 in win While the Bucks have had a bumpy start to the season, Antetokounmpo has been his usual elite self. The 29-year-old forward has produced at least a double-double in 14 of his 16 appearances while scoring at least 30 points on 10 occasions. Antetokounmpo's 32.4 points per game would be a career high, and he's also averaging 11.9 boards, 6.4 assists and 1.4 blocks a contest while shooting 60.8 percent from the floor.
Scores 16 points in win Thompson led the Herd in steals while finishing with the second-highest scoring mark in the team's first win through six G League Tip-Off Tournament appearances. The 27-year-old has averaged 22.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals across 39.1 minutes per game thus far.
Drops 32 on Milwaukee The second-year wing delivered his first double-double of the season while topping 30 points for the second straight game. Miller has drained at least three three-pointers in nine of 11 November games, averaging 21.0 points, 5.3 boards, 4.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.6 steals, and his usage doesn't figure to shrink any time soon, as LaMelo Ball is the only other healthy and reliable offensive option the Hornets have right now.
Erupts for career-high 50 It was a career-best performance for Ball, topping the 38 points he'd produced twice, including earlier this month against the 76ers. The fifth-year guard has scored more than 30 points in eight of 12 November games, averaging 30.8 points, 6.9 assists, 4.5 boards, 4.5 threes and 1.2 steals. If he can stay healthy -- he's played only 58 games over the last two seasons -- Ball is headed for a massive fantasy campaign.
Nabs triple-double in win Akinjo led the Herd in points, assists, rebounds and steals in their first victory of the G League's Tip-Off Tournament. The 23-year-old guard shot 0-for-12 from deep across his previous three games, though he had a stellar bounce-back outing from beyond the arc while leading the club in threes made Saturday.
Posts 10 points in return In his return from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, Hachimura took back his spot in the starting five, with rookie Dalton Knecht moving to the bench as a result. Though Knecht (28 minutes) still outpaced him in playing time, the blowout nature of the game may have played a factor in Hachimura's lower minutes total. Prior to Saturday, Hachimura had been averaging 33.9 minutes per game over his 10 appearances on the season, so expect his playing time to pick up a bit as he becomes further removed from the ankle sprain.
Ruled out Sunday Bogdanovic has yet to make his debut in the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from a left foot surgery, and his official timeline for a return is unknown. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up will come in the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday against the Warriors.
Recalled from G League Smith was seemingly called back up to the Bucks ahead of Tuesday's game against the Heat. The rookie forward appeared in Saturday's 86-77 G League win over the Windy City Bulls before being promoted to the parent club in Milwaukee, during which he posted 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and a block across 29 minutes.
Good to go Sunday Butler missed Saturday's practice due to the illness, though he should be good to shoulder his normal workload Sunday. The veteran forward returned to game action in Monday's win over the 76ers after missing four consecutive games with a sprained right ankle, during which he logged 30 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-13 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Struggles with shot Saturday Davis had a rough shooting performance Saturday and needed 19 shots to score 14 points. He was active on the glass and as a defender, but there's no question the Lakers need more from him on offense, especially in games against other contending teams in the Western Conference. This 14-point output marked a season-low output for Davis, but considering this was the first time he didn't reach the 20-point mark, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about the star big man having an off game from time to time.
Limited to 18 points in loss This was one of James' worst performances of the season from a scoring perspective, but the soon-to-be 40-year-old forward salvaged his fantasy stat line by notching solid numbers in other categories, such as rebounds, assists and steals. James has failed to reach the 20-point mark in just three of his 11 outings in November, and he continues to defy Father Time every time he steps on the court. James is averaging 24.7 points, 10.3 assists and 8.7 rebounds per contest since the beginning of November.
Scores 19 points Saturday Reaves was the leading scorer for the Lakers in this 25-point loss, and he delivered a strong bounce-back performance after notching just nine points in the loss to the Magic on Friday. Reaves is firmly entrenched as the Lakers' third scoring weapon behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James, but his numbers have been trending in the wrong direction of late. He's gone six straight games without reaching the 20-point mark, averaging 15.3 points per contest and shooting just 36.2 percent from three-point range in that span.
Perfect from field Saturday Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter carried the Nuggets on offense. Still, Braun was highly efficient and made all of his seven shots to keep his streak of double-digit scoring performances alive. Braun has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five outings while shooting 62.7 percent from the field in that span, and the young guard continues to deliver impressive offensive results in what has been a breakout year for him in his first season in a starting role.
Comes close to triple-double Jokic carried the Nuggets on offense in this huge win over the Lakers, and his playmaking and scoring prowess sparked Denver's impressive second-half comeback. The three-time MVP winner snapped his streak of five consecutive triple-doubles, though he finished just two dimes away from reaching that mark once again. The star big man has been absolutely dominant this season, and the numbers back that up. He's averaging 29.8 points, 14.8 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game since the beginning of November.
