Fantasy Basketball News Today (Nov. 21): Friday's NBA Updates

Welcome to our Fantasy Basketball News Today (November 21), where we’ll talk about daily NBA news and the injury report for today. We’ve got you covered with stats, injury updates, game previews, and fantasy projections for all four games on today’s slate.

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Fantasy Basketball News Today – Friday, November 21

Friday’s 9-game NBA slate brings high-stakes matchups, injury chaos, and some of the best betting opportunities of the week. Here’s everything you need to know.

NBA Games Today – Friday, November 21

7:00 PM ET

Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers (Prime Video)

7:30 PM ET

Brooklyn Nets @ Boston Celtics (NBC Sports Boston/YES)
Washington Wizards @ Toronto Raptors (TSN)

8:00 PM ET

Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (NBA League Pass)
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Phoenix Suns (FanDuel SportsNet)

8:30 PM ET

New Orleans Pelicans @ Dallas Mavericks (NBA League Pass)

9:30 PM ET

Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets (Prime Video)

10:00 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Utah Jazz (KJZZ)
Portland Trail Blazers @ Golden State Warriors (NBC Sports Bay Area)

NBA Live Odds Today

Player
Ausar Thompson DET SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o8.5 -191 u8.5 -127	-	o8.5 -140 u8.5 -117	o2.5 +155 u2.5 -210	o8.5 -130 u8.5 -104	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Cade Cunningham DET PG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o27.5 -137 u27.5 -137	o26.5 -122 u26.5 -108	o27.5 -128 u27.5 -128	o6.5 +105 u6.5 -145	o26.5 -129 u26.5 -104	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	-	-
Caris LeVert DET SF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -191 u6.5 -127	-	o6.5 -140 u6.5 -116	-	o6.5 -124 u6.5 -107	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	-
Daniss Jenkins DET PG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o9.5 -125 u9.5 -198	-	o9.5 -116 u9.5 -140	-	o9.5 -110 u9.5 -121	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Dean Wade CLE PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o3.5 -119 u3.5 -260	-	o2.5 -153 u2.5 -107	o0.5 +150 u0.5 -200	o2.5 -175 u2.5 +118	-	o3 -137 u3 -137	-	-
Dennis Schröder CLE PG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -130 u6.5 -185	-	o6.5 -121 u6.5 -133	-	o6.5 -118 u6.5 -113	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	-
Donovan Mitchell CLE SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	o26.5 -122 u26.5 -108	o27.5 -120 u27.5 -135	o5.5 -135 u5.5 +100	o26.5 -121 u26.5 -110	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	-	-
Duncan Robinson DET SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o11.5 -130 u11.5 -185	-	o10.5 -140 u10.5 -116	o2.5 -140 u2.5 +105	o10.5 -122 u10.5 -109	-	o10.5 -137 u10.5 -137	-	-
Evan Mobley CLE PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o14.5 -137 u14.5 -137	o14.5 -125 u14.5 -106	o14.5 -147 u14.5 -112	o3.5 -140 u3.5 +105	o14.5 -127 u14.5 -106	-	o14.5 -137 u14.5 -137	-	-
Isaiah Stewart DET PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o3.5 -130 u3.5 -159	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jalen Duren DET C DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o10.5 -137 u10.5 -137	o10.5 -110 u10.5 -120	o10.5 -128 u10.5 -128	o2.5 +100 u2.5 -135	o10.5 -112 u10.5 -121	-	o10.5 -137 u10.5 -137	-	-
James Harden CLE SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o4.5 -119 u4.5 -205	o19.5 -108 u19.5 -122	o4.5 -114 u4.5 -142	o4.5 -118 u4.5 -110	o4.5 -105 u4.5 -129	-	o19.5 -137 u19.5 -137	-	-
Jarrett Allen CLE C DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o3.5 -137 u3.5 -137	-	o3.5 -123 u3.5 -133	o3.5 -120 u3.5 -110	o3.5 -118 u3.5 -113	-	o12.5 -137 u12.5 -137	-	-
Max Strus CLE SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o8.5 -198 u8.5 -125	-	o9.5 -107 u9.5 -153	-	o8.5 -137 u8.5 +103	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Paul Reed DET PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	o6.5 -138 u6.5 -119	-	o6.5 -125 u6.5 -107	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	-
Sam Merrill CLE SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o5.5 -191 u5.5 -125	-	o5.5 -156 u5.5 -105	-	o5.5 -139 u5.5 +104	-	o6 -137 u6 -137	-	-
Tobias Harris DET SF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o18.5 -125 u18.5 -198	o17.5 -130 u17.5 -102	o18.5 -117 u18.5 -138	o4.5 +100 u4.5 -135	o17.5 -125 u17.5 -107	-	o18 -137 u18 -137	-	-
Anthony Edwards MIN SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o6.5 -191 u6.5 -125	o26.5 -106 u26.5 -125	o6.5 -149 u6.5 -109	o6.5 -125 u6.5 -105	o6.5 -135 u6.5 +102	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	-	-
Ayo Dosunmu MIN PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o13.5 -127 u13.5 -191	-	o13.5 -121 u13.5 -133	o2.5 -145 u2.5 +105	o13.5 -112 u13.5 -120	-	o13.5 -137 u13.5 -137	-	-
Carter Bryant SA SF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o4.5 -127 u4.5 -191	-	o3.5 -142 u3.5 -114	-	-	-	o4.5 -137 u4.5 -137	-	-
De'Aaron Fox SA PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o4.5 -117 u4.5 -220	o17.5 -112 u17.5 -118	o3.5 -147 u3.5 -111	o4.5 +115 u4.5 -150	o3.5 -155 u3.5 +108	-	o17.5 -137 u17.5 -137	-	-
Devin Vassell SA SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o12.5 -127 u12.5 -159	-	o3.5 -111 u3.5 -147	o2.5 -160 u2.5 +120	o12.5 -113 u12.5 -118	-	o12.5 -137 u12.5 -137	-	-
Dylan Harper SA PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o10.5 -198 u10.5 -125	-	o2.5 -112 u2.5 -144	-	o2.5 -111 u2.5 -121	-	o10.5 -137 u10.5 -137	-	-
Jaden McDaniels MIN PF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o3.5 -229 u3.5 -117	o16.5 -108 u16.5 -122	o4.5 -103 u4.5 -158	o3.5 -150 u3.5 +110	o3.5 -160 u3.5 +111	-	o16.5 -137 u16.5 -137	-	-
Julian Champagnie SA SF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o8.5 -191 u8.5 -127	-	o2.5 -126 u2.5 -129	o2.5 -110 u2.5 -120	o2.5 -110 u2.5 -121	-	o8.5 -137 u8.5 -137	-	-
Julius Randle MIN PF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o16.5 -127 u16.5 -159	o16.5 -108 u16.5 -122	o16.5 -126 u16.5 -129	o3.5 +105 u3.5 -140	o16.5 -112 u16.5 -120	-	o16.5 -137 u16.5 -137	-	-
Keldon Johnson SA SF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o8.5 -198 u8.5 -127	-	o8.5 -149 u8.5 -111	-	o8.5 -134 u8.5 +101	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Luke Kornet SA C SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o2.5 -127 u2.5 -191	-	o2.5 -113 u2.5 -144	-	o1.5 -180 u1.5 +121	-	-	-	-
Mike Conley MIN PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o3.5 -119 u3.5 -249	-	o3.5 -102 u3.5 -161	-	o2.5 -154 u2.5 +115	-	-	-	-
Naz Reid MIN C SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o12.5 -191 u12.5 -127	-	o12.5 -140 u12.5 -117	-	o12.5 -125 u12.5 -107	-	o12.5 -137 u12.5 -137	-	-
Rudy Gobert MIN C SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	o6.5 -133 u6.5 -123	o1.5 -190 u1.5 +145	o6.5 -122 u6.5 -109	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	-
Stephon Castle SA SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o4.5 -122 u4.5 -220	o16.5 -122 u16.5 -108	o4.5 -109 u4.5 -149	o4.5 +105 u4.5 -145	o4.5 -105 u4.5 -128	-	o16.5 -137 u16.5 -137	-	-
Terrence Shannon Jr. MIN SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	o6.5 -128 u6.5 -128	-	o6.5 -117 u6.5 -115	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	-
Victor Wembanyama SA PF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	o27.5 +100 u27.5 -132	o6.5 -131 u6.5 -125	o6.5 -110 u6.5 -120	o6.5 -122 u6.5 -110	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	-	-

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NBA Injuries Today – Friday, November 21

We’ll highlight some of the biggest stars around the league. Let’s check on their status and see if they’re on tonight’s schedule.

OUT (O):

Anthony Davis, DAL
Andrew Wiggins, MIA
Grayson Allen, PHO
Jonathan Kuminga, GSW
Sam Merrill, CLE
Aaron Wiggins, OKC
Collin Murray-Boyles, TOR
Karlo Matkovic, NOP
Nikola Jovic, MIA
Terrence Shannon, MIN
Aaron Nesmith, IND

QUESTIONABLE (Q):

Jarrett Allen, CLE
Shaedon Sharpe, POR
Alexandre Sarr, WAS
Coby White, CHI
Darius Garland, CLE
Jabari Smith, HOU
Jrue Holiday, POR
Jaden McDaniels, MIN
Tre Jones, CHI
Steven Adams, HOU
Jaylon Tyson, CLE
Kyle Filipowski, UTA
Robert Williams III, POR
Joe Ingles, MIN

DOUBTFUL (D):

Marvin Bagley III, WAS

Editor’s Note: This article was published in the morning–check the official NBA.com injury report for more updates.

What Happened In The NBA Last Night – Nov. 20 Recap

Philadelphia 76ers 123, Milwaukee Bucks 114 (OT)

Tyrese Maxey: 54 pts, 9 ast (career-high)
Paul George: 21 pts
Ryan Rollins (MIL): 32 pts, 14 ast

Orlando Magic 129, LA Clippers 101

Jalen Suggs: 23 pts, 7 ast (season-high)
Anthony Black: 21 pts (bench)

San Antonio Spurs 135, Atlanta Hawks 126

De’Aaron Fox (ATL): 26 pts, 9 ast
Keldon Johnson (SAS): 25 pts, 7 reb
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 38 pts, 8 3PM

Memphis Grizzlies 137, Sacramento Kings 96

Santi Aldama (MEM): 29 pts, 5 reb, 5 3PM
Zach LaVine: 26 pts, 4 3PM

NBA Standings Update – Nov. 21, 2025

It’s never too early to take a glimpse at the NBA standings.

Eastern Conference

Detroit Pistons, 13-2
Toronto Raptors, 10-5
New York Knicks, 9-5
Cleveland Cavaliers, 10-6
Miami Heat, 9-6
Philadelphia 76ers, 8-6
Chicago Bulls, 8-6
Atlanta Hawks, 9-7
Orlando Magic, 9-7
Boston Celtics, 8-7
Milwaukee Bucks, 8-8
Charlotte Hornets, 4-11
Brooklyn Nets, 2-12
Indiana Pacers, 2-13
Washington Wizards, 1-13

Western Conference

Oklahoma City Thunder, 15-1
Denver Nuggets, 11-3
Houston Rockets, 10-3
Los Angeles Lakers, 11-4
San Antonio Spurs, 10-4
Phoenix Suns, 9-6
Minnesota Timberwolves, 10-5
Golden State Warriors, 9-8
Portland Trail Blazers, 6-9
Utah Jazz, 5-9
Memphis Grizzlies, 5-11
LA Clippers, 4-11
Dallas Mavericks, 4-12
New Orleans Pelicans, 2-13
Sacramento Kings, 6-9

Biggest Props & NBA Betting Situations – Friday, Nov. 21

Props and lines to keep an eye on!

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls

This game has a whopping 249.5 total! You know the OG players from 30-40 years ago cannot believe the lack of defense in today’s NBA. Both teams play top-10 pace. Both teams allow 120+ PPG defensively. This is a track meet. Norman Powell is getting 26+ points. Josh Giddey is running the floor. Jaime Jaquez is attacking downhill. Bam is back, but he’s not slowing this down.

Nikola Jokic Higher/Lower Than 51.5 PRA

Denver’s offense is rolling at 124.6 PPG. Jokic is the engine. Against Houston’s interior, Alperen Sengun is decent, but we’re talking about a three-time MVP who can operate from anywhere on the floor — post, midrange, high pick-and-roll.

Devin Booker Higher/Lower Than 28.5 Points

Booker’s sitting at 27.8 PPG season average, and he’s been scorching hot in November at 28.7 PPG, but Minnesota’s defense is finally rounding into form, ranking 12th in defensive efficiency, per Hollinger.

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