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Paolo Banchero Headlines Today’s NBA Injury Report: Friday 12/5/25

DraftKings Network has you covered with the latest NBA injury report, news and top plays for Friday, 12/5/25.

Updated Dec 5, 2025 7:31 PM EST

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 07: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic looks on during the third quarter of an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics at Kia Center on November 07, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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In

  • Paolo Banchero | Groin | Orlando Magic
  • Jalen Johnson | Calf | Atlanta Hawks
  • Norman Powell | Ankle | Miami Heat
  • Evan Mobley | Illness | Cleveland Cavaliers
  • OG Anunoby | Hamstring | New York Knicks
  • Paul George | Injury Recovery | Philadelphia 76ers
  • Kristaps Porzingis | Reconditioning | Atlanta Hawks
  • Brandon Miller | Shoulder | Charlotte Hornets
  • Coby White | Calf | Chicago Bulls
  • Patrick Williams | Wrist | Chicago Bulls
  • Dalen Terry | Calf | Chicago Bulls
  • Jusuf Nurkic | Rib | Utah Jazz
  • Kris Murray | Hip | Portland Trail Blazers
  • Robert Williams III | Knee | Portland Trail Blazers
  • Zach Collins | Scaphoid | Chicago Bulls
  • Ryan Kalkbrenner | Ankle | Charlotte Hornets
  • Spencer Jones | Knee | Denver Nuggets+
  • Duncan Robinson | Ankle | Detroit Pistons

Probable

Questionable

Doubtful

Out

  • LeBron James | Foot | Los Angeles Lakers
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo | Calf | Milwaukee Bucks
    • As the rumors continue to swirl, the Greek Freak will be sidelined for two to four weeks with a calf injury. Ryan Rollins has taken over as the Bucks’ best scorer when Antetokounmpo is out. Kevin Porter Jr. is coming off two games with at least 26 points and should continue to produce without Antetokounmpo.
    • TOP DFS PLAYS with Antetokounmpo out: Ryan Rollins ($7,900); Dyson Daniels ($6,600); Kevin Porter Jr. ($6,600)
    • TOP PICK6 PICKS with Antetokounmpo out: Ryan Rollins More Than 20.5 Points
  • Devin Booker | Groin | Phoenix Suns
    • The Suns are without their top two scorers, Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Booker is dealing with a groin injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Grayson Allen, Collin Gillespie, and Dillon Brooks have had more opportunities recently and have increased their production.
    • TOP DFS PLAYS with Booker out: Grayson Allen ($7,000); Collin Gillespie ($6,900); Dillon Brooks ($6,600)
    • TOP PICK6 PICKS with Booker out: Collin Gillespie More Than 23.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
  • Darius Garland | Toe | Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Alperen Sengun | Illness | Houston Rockets
  • Joel Embiid | Injury Management | Philadelphia 76ers
  • Tyler Herro | Toe | Miami Heat
  • Luka Doncic | Personal | Los Angeles Lakers
  • Collin Sexton | Quad | Charlotte Hornets
  • Alex Caruso | Quad | Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Donovan Clingan | Leg | Portland Trail Blazers
  • Lugentz Dort | Adductor | Oklahoma City Thunder
  • PJ Washington | Ankle | Dallas Mavericks
  • Daniel Gafford | Injury Management | Dallas Mavericks
  • Kevin Huerter | Adductor | Chicago Bulls
  • Ben Sheppard | Calf | Indiana Pacers
  • Noa Essengue | Shoulder | Chicago Bulls
  • Luke Kornet | Ankle | San Antonio Spurs
  • Victor Wembanyama | Calf | San Antonio Spurs
    • De’Aaron Fox’s elite scoring stretch has continued as he recorded 31 points against the Magic in his previous game. Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson are two other Spurs who have been solid contributors while Wembanyama has been sidelined. Johnson has done an excellent job of affecting the game in other areas besides scoring, as he has totaled six-plus rebounds in eight of his last 10 contests.
    • TOP DFS PLAYS with Wembanyama out: De’Aaron Fox ($9,200); Devin Vassell ($5,900); Keldon Johnson ($5,100)
    • TOP PICK6 PICKS with Wembanyama out: De’Aaron Fox More Than 25.5 Points; Keldon Johnson More Than 12.5 Points
  • Isaac Okoro | Lumbar | Chicago Bulls
  • Tre Jones | Ankle | Chicago Bulls
  • Ayo Dosunmu | Thumb | Chicago Bulls
  • Tre Mann | Knee | Charlotte Hornets
  • Isaiah Livers | Hip | Phoenix Suns
  • Daniel Gafford | Ankle | Dallas Mavericks
  • P.J. Washington | Ankle | Dallas Mavericks
  • Marcus Sasser | Hip | Detroit Pistons
  • Jordan Miller | Back | Los Angeles Clippers

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