Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) won't play in Saturday's intrastate meeting with the Rockets. This will only be his second absence of the 2025 campaign. However, the 35-year-old has averaged a career-low 11.0 points, so his absence won't mean much for fantasy managers. Still, without Thompson, it could at least mean more minutes for D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Williams, and Jaden Hardy, although none of those players are consistently reliable from a fantasy standpoint.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. He'll now be sidelined for another contest after missing Friday's win over the Phoenix Suns because of an illness. Fortunately, the Rockets won't play again until Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, so Sengun will have a few more days to feel better. With Steven Adams (ankle) also out, Clint Capela, coming off a four-point, seven-rebound, four-block effort, could be in line for his most productive game of the 2025 campaign.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) won't play on Saturday versus the Kings. The 25-year-old began the season on the shelf due to foot and ankle injuries. Since returning, he appeared in five games, averaging 23.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and a career-high 48.4% shooting from behind the arc. Herro will now miss his second-straight contest due to a right big toe contusion. He's considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers will wait to see if he'll be back on Tuesday in Orlando. Without Herro, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell are the favorites to be the top contributors on the scoring end, although Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and Andrew Wiggins could have more prominent roles.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (knee) won't play on Saturday against Cleveland, marking his second-straight absence. He was listed as questionable, meaning there's a chance he might be back on Sunday versus the Bulls, his former team. However, with Draymond Green (foot) and Stephen Curry (quadriceps) also sidelined, fantasy managers could see an uptick in scoring from Buddy Hield, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (foot) won't play on Saturday against Cleveland. He logged only nine minutes before exiting Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers because of a right foot injury. Fantasy managers anticipated the 35-year-old would miss time. However, considering he was questionable, it appears the door is open for his return on Sunday in Chicago. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Stephen Curry (quadriceps) also out, fantasy managers could see more scoring primarily from Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and Brandon Podziemski.

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Atlanta, continuing a stretch where his availability and production have been hard for managers to rely on. The veteran has bounced in and out of the lineup, and his recent line of 16 points, three rebounds, and four assists underscores a solid but low-ceiling role when active. If he sits, Justin Champagnie, rookie Will Riley, and Cam Whitmore (illness) should absorb extra wing minutes, with Champagnie's rebounding and Whitmore's scoring making them deeper-league streamers rather than standard-league priorities.

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Cleveland after logging 21 minutes in his season debut Thursday. Melton produced 14 points, three assists, two steals, and one block on 45.5 percent shooting, but the team is expected to manage his workload, especially on back-to-backs. That creates volatility for fantasy managers. It also opens small windows for Will Richard, who posted five points and two steals in 20 minutes, and for Gary Payton II, but both remain fringe streaming plays rather than priority adds.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game in Cleveland after exiting Thursday's loss early and playing only nine minutes. Green had been productive before the setback, averaging 10.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists across his last five full outings, with at least six assists and nine rebounds in three of those games. If he cannot go, Quinten Post becomes the preferred streaming option after posting 10 points, three rebounds, and four assists in 25 minutes, while Trayce Jackson-Davis remains a deeper-league contingency play.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Jimmy Butler III (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup in Cleveland after missing Thursday with left knee soreness. Butler delivered at least 20 points in four of his past five full outings, highlighted by a 24-point, eight-rebound, 10-assist performance in his most recent complete game, though he did log just six points in 15 minutes before exiting early against Oklahoma City. If he sits, Moses Moody becomes the cleanest streaming option after scoring 14 points with one steal in 23 minutes, while Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield gain short-term value.

Atlanta Hawks' F Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 16 assists and 18 rebounds in a 133-134 loss to the Nuggets on Friday, Dec. 5.

Denver's C Nikola Jokic scored 40 points on 13-of-26 shooting in a 134-133 win over Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 5.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) will return to action Friday against the Indiana Pacers. According to K.C. Johnson of theChicago Sports Network, White will have a 24-minute limit in the contest. The 25-year-old has missed three games with a sore left calf. His season debut was delayed by a right calf injury, and White's calf problems must be a major concern for the Bulls. On Friday, White will replace Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) in the rotation.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (wrist) and guard/forward Dalen Terry (calf) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Both players were initially listed as probable for the game. Having the two available is great news for an injury-hit Bulls squad. However, fantasy managers should not expect Williams and Terry to make much noise. Williams has been limited to 7.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 20.7 minutes this season. Meanwhile, Terry has averaged fewer than 10 minutes per game, posting 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) will miss his third game of the season on Friday versus the Indiana Pacers. He has been ruled out with a right thumb sprain. Dosunmu has logged 35-plus minutes in each of the last three games, so his exit from the lineup opens up a lot of playing time for other players. Dalen Terry (calf), Jevon Carter, and the returning Coby White (calf) should soak up most of the minutes. White is by far the best fantasy option of the trio, but he will be limited to 24 minutes on Friday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (leg) will miss Friday's action against the Detroit Pistons. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers will have Robert Williams III (knee) back in the mix on Friday, helping to compensate for the absence of Clingan. Williams III will start the contest, with Duop Reath providing backup at the center position. Kris Murray (hip) may also pick up some of the available minutes in his return from a one-game absence.

Chicago Bulls center Zach Collins (wrist) is available to make his season debut on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. He has been on the shelf with a wrist injury. Collins will reportedly be limited to 20 minutes on Friday night. A season ago, Collins averaged 15.3 minutes a night, posting 6.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. He will only have significant fantasy value if Nikola Vucevic is out of the lineup, and that won't be the case against Indiana.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (illness) is good to go for Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Mobley told Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer that he will play in the contest. The talented big man was a late addition to the injury report due to illness. Since he isn't at 100 percent, Mobley might have trouble delivering his usual fantasy production on Friday.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (knee) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. He hurt his right knee in Wednesday's victory over the Indiana Pacers and was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game. Jones has played a significant role in the rotation since Aaron Gordon's (hamstring) exit from the lineup. He has averaged 9.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 24.1 minutes over the last six games, playing regularly as a starter.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed four games due to illness. The Latvian big man will come off the bench in Friday's contest. Even as a member of the second unit, Porzingis could still do plenty of damage, especially against a Nuggets team that allows the second-most bench points in the league. Porzingis is averaging 18.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.6 blocks in just 26.3 minutes per game this season.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) will return from a nine-game absence on Friday against the Utah Jazz, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. He has been named a starter for the matchup. The Knicks initially listed Anunoby as questionable for the game. He has missed a couple of weeks with a hamstring strain, so it would be surprising if Anunoby played big minutes right off the bat. As a result of Anunoby's return, Miles McBride will drop to the bench. He will probably still have a significant role in the rotation, but coming off the bench will make it more difficult for McBride to make a fantasy impact.