Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (leg) will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 21-year-old big man is nursing a lower leg contusion. Meanwhile, Robert Williams III (illness) and Yang Hansen (face) have been tagged as questionable on the injury report, meaning Portland may be shorthanded at the center position on Thursday night. It could be a big night for Duop Reath if Williams III and Hansen join Clingan on the sidelines. New Orleans allows the fourth-most fantasy points in the league to centers.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss his 13th consecutive game on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday remains out with a right calf strain. The initial expectation was that Holiday could return to action after two weeks, but it has been almost a month since his last appearance. Caleb Love has been a regular in the lineup during Holiday's absence, but he hasn't exactly set the world alight. The 24-year-old is averaging 8.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.0 minutes per game for his rookie season.

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (shoulder) is considered questionable for Thursday's Eastern Conference showdown against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with a shoulder issue and may be absent for a second consecutive game. Green was only a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, which doesn't bode well for his chances to play against Boston. Green has taken a big leap this season, averaging a career-high 11.3 points with 48.5 percent shooting from downtown. He has been a starter in all 24 appearances. With Green unavailable, Kyle Kuzma joined the first unit on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds, and one steal. Kuzma will have additional fantasy value again on Thursday if Green can't return.

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (hip) has been tagged as doubtful on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, indicating that he is expected to remain out for a seventh consecutive contest. The German star is working his way back from a right hip flexor strain. Zach LaVine (thumb) has already been ruled out for Thursday, while Domantas Sabonis (knee) remains unavailable, meaning Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, and Keegan Murray will do the heavy lifting offensively. Meanwhile, players like Malik Monk and Nique Clifford may see more playing time due to the holes in the Kings' lineup.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) has come off the injury report and will play in Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. The star big man has missed a couple of games due to illness. The Rockets will also have Steven Adams (ankle) available on Thursday night, pushing Clint Capela down the pecking order. Before he got sidelined, Sengun had a big start to December, averaging 29.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 2.5 blocks, and 3.0 steals across two games. Meetings with the Clippers have been good matchups for bigs, as they allow the 10th-most fantasy points in the league to centers.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (thumb) won't take the court on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. He has been ruled out due to right thumb soreness. LaVine has had a very inconsistent campaign and went from a 42-point effort to a 16-point outing in his last appearance against the Indiana Pacers. His departure from the lineup creates additional playing opportunities for Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, and Nique Clifford. On Thursday, the trio may also benefit from the absence of Dennis Schroder (hip), who is listed as questionable on the injury report.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (quadriceps) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to return to action on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry, who has missed five games with a left quadriceps contusion, is scheduled to practice again on Thursday. The former MVP might face a minutes restriction in his first game back from injury, but he can still be impactful. In his 17th NBA season, Curry has averaged 27.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in 31.1 minutes. Pat Spencer has had a strong stretch recently, but his fantasy value will take a hit with Curry's return.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) won't play on Wednesday versus Oklahoma City. The 29-year-old suffered a groin injury during the win over the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1 and is now in line to miss his third-straight contest. He was listed as questionable, meaning he could be nearing a return. For now, fantasy managers will await an update on his condition. Collin Gillespie, averaging 21.0 points, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 45.8% shooting from deep in five starts, is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks, combining for 40 points in Monday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, are also anticipated to see a bump in scoring chances while Booker is out off the floor. With that said, all three, along with everyone else on the Suns' roster, might have their work cut out for them against one of the best defensive teams in the National Basketball Association.

New Orleans Pelicans guardJordan Poole(quad)is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Poole has missed 18 consecutive contests due to a quad strain and hasn't been labeled questionable since the injury occurred, dating back to November 4. If the 26-year-old is still unable to return on Thursday,Jeremiah Fearsand Jose Alvarado will continue to carry heavy workloads, helping out Trey Murphy III and the Pelicans' backcourt.

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers forward/centerMaxi Kleber(back) is out for Wednesday's NBA Cup tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran big man will be out of action due to a lumbar muscle strain. His absence won't cause too much distress to the Lakers or fantasy managers, as the 33-year-old hasn't seen many minutes on the floor during this campaign. He's averaging 12.1 minutes per contest while posting 1.8 points and 1.8 rebounds across 10 outings.

Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports that Miami Heat guard/forwardPelle Larsson(ankle) will miss at least a week after an MRI determined he has a sprained right ankle. The 24-year-old sustained the injury during Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinal game against the Magic. He has played in 24 games this season and is averaging 8.7 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 21.9 minutes per contest. With Larsson on the shelf, Jaime Jaquezwill likely take on extra minutes, giving fantasy managers a solid streaming option going into the Heat's next matchup against the Raptors on December 15.

San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has missed a month of action due to a left hamstring strain. After he practiced fully on Sunday, McLaughlin looks to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. However, even if McLaughlin is cleared to play, he may not have a spot in the rotation, especially after Stephon Castle's return to the lineup in Monday's victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (back) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's NBA Cup meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. A back issue has kept Smart out of action for six games. While Smart doesn't move the needle in most fantasy formats, he has been an important player for the Lakers. Across 14 appearances, Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per game. Smart's best offensive performance of the campaign was against the Spurs on Nov. 5, where he totaled 17 points in a 118-116 victory.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup contest against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran is battling a back problem. His absence would not be a big blow for the Lakers, as Kleber has seen minimal action this season. He has averaged 12.1 minutes across 10 appearances, posting 1.8 points and 1.8 rebounds. These are career-low marks for the 33-year-old German.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (adductor) is ready to end a three-game absence on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Dort has appeared as a starter in all 15 outings this season and will likely bump Jaylin Williams to the bench on Wednesday night. Dort recorded a season-high three steals in this season's first meeting with the Suns. Due to poor shooting, he has made a limited impact offensively in 2025-26. Dort is averaging 8.0 points per game, which is his lowest output since his rookie campaign in 2019-20.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (quadriceps) has been removed from the injury report and will end a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The veteran has missed time because of a right quadriceps contusion. Caruso has exclusively come off the bench this season, averaging 5.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.6 steals in 18.8 minutes. Despite his limited workload, only nine players in the league have averaged more steals than Caruso, who did a bit of everything in this season's first clash against the Suns. In a 123-119 win on Nov. 28, Caruso had four points, seven rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (knee) won't be available on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. He will sit out a third consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. Joe's absence from the lineup increases playing opportunities for Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Aaron Wiggins. Mitchell and Wiggins have produced solid numbers all year, although the former disappointed many fantasy managers in the last game against the Utah Jazz. Mitchell filled in for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) in the starting unit but finished with only seven points and four rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns. The reigning MVP missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Utah Jazz due to an elbow injury. Ajay Mitchell started on Sunday and will move back to the second unit for Wednesday's action. However, he could still make a significant impact in the game, as Phoenix allows the 11th-most bench points in the league. In his first meeting with the Suns this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander notched 37 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and one steal in 36 minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He will be on the shelf for a sixth consecutive game. Hartenstein has missed nearly two weeks with a right soleus strain. The team initially planned to evaluate him in 10-14 days, so it's possible Hartenstein will return to the court sooner rather than later. Until then, Jaylin Williamswill continue to have a more prominent role in the rotation. Williams has posted 5.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game since Harteinstein departed the lineup. His first game in a larger role was against the Suns, and Williams made good use of additional minutes, recording 14 points and four rebounds.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns' leader has been on the shelf for a couple of games with a right groin strain. Collin Gillespie's fantasy value will take a blow if Booker returns, as he will likely be bumped to the bench. However, even as a bench piece, Gillespie has been productive and deserves fantasy attention. He has averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals as a reserve in 2025-26. Phoenix's second unit may have a big say in Wednesday's matchup, as OKC allows the fourth-most bench points in the league.