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Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This will be his third consecutive game on the inactive list due to the injury. He should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Portland. With da Silva unavailable for Monday's game, Jett Howard and Jonathan Isaac are candidates to pick up some extra minutes in the rotation.
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (right knee) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is in danger of missing his third straight matchup while dealing with the knee injury. The team is expected to provide confirmation on his status closer to Tuesday's tipoff. Should Allen be confirmed unavailable, Royce O'Neale appears poised to make another start in his place.
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (groin) will remain on the inactive list for Tuesday's game in Phoenix, marking his second straight missed game. Head coach JJ Redick expressed hope on Saturday that Hachimura could return to the court within 3-5 days, suggesting a potential return for Thursday's game against the Rockets. While Hachimura is out, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Dalton Knecht are expected to pick up the slack in the rotation.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) fully participated in Monday's practice and is confirmed available for Tuesday's game against the Suns. He missed the previous two games due to the injury. Ayton, who averages 15.3 points and 9.0 rebounds, leads the NBA in field-goal percentage (71%), and was averaging a double-double in his previous five games, is expected to provide a significant boost for LA, especially with Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura sidelined.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves (left calf strain) was a partial participant in Monday's practice, marking a positive step in his recovery. After missing the past three games, Reaves has been upgraded to day-to-day and is currently considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The team is expected to provide a clearer picture of his availability closer to tipoff as he works towards a return to the lineup.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler humorously stated he'd prefer a Barbados vacation over being voted into the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, despite the Warriors' campaign to get him selected. Butler, who hasn't been an All-Star since 2022, is averaging 19.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 25 games. He also delivered a heroic performance alongside Steph Curry in a 120-97 win over the Magic, scoring 16 points on 6 shots, though the game was overshadowed by a Draymond Green-Steve Kerr spat.
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is expected to miss at least two more weeks and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. Green continues to make good progress in his recovery but will remain sidelined through December. He initially missed the first eight regular-season games due to a right hamstring strain, aggravated it in just his second appearance of the season, and has not played since November 8th. In his absence, Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin are anticipated to receive increased playing time.
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (knee) is available to play in Monday's game against the Pelicans in New Orleans. Despite dealing with a knee issue, Thompson will continue to push through the pain and is expected to log close to 20 minutes on the court. This season, Thompson has been averaging 10.8 points per game on 36.7 percent shooting from the field.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, citing left calf injury management. The Spurs are cautiously managing his return to a full workload following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain, potentially holding him out. If Wembanyama is sidelined, Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk are candidates for increased minutes. Since his return, he has averaged 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 20.0 minutes across four games, without exceeding 21 minutes.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets. After missing Friday's loss to the Bulls due to an illness, Mitchell will return for the front end of Cleveland's back-to-back set. In his seven December appearances, the star shooting guard has been highly productive, averaging 32.9 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest. His return is expected to reduce playing time for Tyrese Proctor, who started in his absence on Friday.
Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley (left calf soreness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets. He missed Sunday's back-to-back due to the issue. If Bagley returns, he is expected to split reserve big man minutes with Tristan Vukcevic.
Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is not listed on the injury report and will return to action Tuesday against the Hornets. He sat out Sunday's game for right knee injury management. Over his last five outings, Middleton has averaged 11.8 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds across 27.0 minutes per contest.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Charlotte. He has missed the past two games due to the ankle issue, but receiving the questionable tag for the first time since his injury indicates progress towards a return.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (adductor) is not listed on the injury report and will return to action Tuesday against the Hornets. He sat out Sunday's back-to-back game. His return will likely shift Tristan Vukcevic to the second unit. Sarr, who has been limited to minutes in the mid-20s, may see closer to 30 minutes in his third game back.
Philadelphia 76ers center Dominick Barlow is questionable to play Tuesday against the Nets due to an illness. His status will be clearer after shootaround. If Barlow is ruled out, Justin Edwards and Jabari Walker would see increased minutes.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets, potentially missing only his second game this season. If ruled out, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards are expected to see increased playing time, with Eric Gordon possibly entering the rotation. Over his last five outings, Grimes has averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness/knee) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets. He participated in Monday's practice, with Coach Nick Nurse noting he was "feeling and moving around better" after missing the previous two games. Embiid is on track to return, which will shift Andre Drummond back to the second unit.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) is off the injury report and is ready to return for Tuesday's game against the Nets. He sat out Saturday's game against Dallas for left knee injury management. Through 11 outings this season, George has averaged 16.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 steals in 26.8 minutes per game.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) will not play Tuesday against the Raptors, marking his fifth consecutive absence. He remains without a target date for return, with his next potential game being Friday against Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is listed out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to a new right hip inflammation, with the severity currently unclear. In his most recent outing on Sunday against the Bulls, Daniels recorded 8 points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 9 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals across 39 minutes. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Vit Krejci are expected to see increased playing time in his absence.
