The NBA Injury Report is updated continuously throughout the day. Check back for the latest NBA injury news and updates, along with the top Pick6 picks, DFS plays and pivots!
In
- Jimmy Butler | Ankle | Golden State Warriors
- Jonathan Kuminga | Ankle | Golden State Warriors
Out
- LeBron James | Sciatica | Los Angeles Lakers
- With James sidelined for about a month to open the year, Luka Doncic is the obvious candidate to step into a significantly expanded role as the sole primary playmaker. Austin Reaves will likely be asked to produce more as a scorer, while Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt could receive more minutes.
- TOP DFS PLAYS with James out: Luka Doncic ($11,000); Austin Reaves ($7,300), Rui Hachimura ($5,600)
- TOP PICK6 PICKS with James out: Luka Doncic More Than 8.5 Assists; Austin Reaves More Than 20.5 Points
- Fred VanVleet | Knee | Houston Rockets
- VanVleet suffered a torn ACL in an offseason workout and will likely miss the entirety of the 2025 NBA campaign. As a result, 2024 third-overall pick Reed Sheppard will step into a significantly expanded role as the backup point guard, with Amen Thompson being called on to operate as a primary playmaker in the starting lineup.
- TOP DFS PLAYS with VanVleet out: Amen Thompson ($7,900); Reed Sheppard ($4,900); Jabari Smith Jr. ($5,200)
- TOP PICK6 PICKS with VanVleet out: Reed Sheppard More Than 8.5 Points; Kevin Durant More Than 25.5 Points
- Jalen Williams | Wrist | Oklahoma City Thunder
- Williams remains out as he recovers from offseason wrist surgery. With Williams sidelined, Chet Holmgren will step in as the undisputed second option offensively, while Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will all earn more minutes.
- TOP DFS PLAYS with Williams out: Chet Holmgren ($7,600); Cason Wallace ($5,100)
- TOP PICK6 PICKS with Williams out: Chet Holmgren More Than 16.5 Points; Aaron Wiggins Over 1.5 Three Pointers Made
- Nikola Topic | Groin | Oklahoma City Thunder
- Moses Moody | Calf | Golden State Warriors
- Jae’Sean Tate | Ankle | Houston Rockets
- Dorian Finney-Smith | Ankle | Houston Rockets
- Isaiah Joe | Knee | Oklahoma City Thunder
- Kenrich Williams | Knee | Oklahoma City Thunder
- De’Anthony Melton | Knee | Golden State Warriors
Probable
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Questionable
- TBD
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Doubtful
- TBD
Check back for live updates to the NBA injury report for Tuesday, October 21 as news comes in!
