Welcome to our Fantasy Basketball News Today, where we’ll talk about daily NBA news and the injury report for today (November 20th). 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 – Thursday, November 20
Thursday’s 4-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 – Thursday, November 20
| Time (ET) | Away Team | Home Team | Spread | Total | TV |
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| 7:00 PM | LA Clippers (4-10) | Orlando Magic (8-7) | ORL -5.5 | 219.0 | NBA TV |
| 8:00 PM | Sacramento Kings (3-11) | Memphis Grizzlies (4-11) | MEM -2.5 | 225.0 | League Pass |
| 8:00 PM | Atlanta Hawks (9-6) | San Antonio Spurs (9-5) | SA -1.5 | 230.5 | NBA TV |
| 8:00 PM | Philadelphia 76ers (8-6) | Milwaukee Bucks (9-6) | PHI -2.5 | 226.0 | TNT |
NBA Live Odds Today
All Props
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Anthony Black
ORL
PG LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Bogdan Bogdanović
LAC
SG LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Brook Lopez
LAC
C LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Desmond Bane
ORL
SG LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Franz Wagner
ORL
SF LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Goga Bitadze
ORL
C LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Ivica Zubac
LAC
C LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Jalen Suggs
ORL
SG LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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James Harden
LAC
SG LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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John Collins
LAC
PF LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Kris Dunn
LAC
PG LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Nicolas Batum
LAC
PF LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Tristan da Silva
ORL
PF LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Wendell Carter Jr.
ORL
C LAC @ ORL
Today
7:00 PM ET
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AJ Green
MIL
SG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Andre Drummond
PHI
C PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Bobby Portis
MIL
PF PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Cam Spencer
MEM
SG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Cedric Coward
MEM
SG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Cole Anthony
MIL
PG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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De'Aaron Fox
SA
PG ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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DeMar DeRozan
SAC
SF SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Dennis Schröder
SAC
PG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Devin Vassell
SA
SG ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Domantas Sabonis
SAC
C SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Dyson Daniels
ATL
PG ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Gary Trent Jr.
MIL
SG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Harrison Barnes
SA
SF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jalen Johnson
ATL
PF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jaylen Wells
MEM
SF SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jeremy Sochan
SA
PF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jock Landale
MEM
C SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Joel Embiid
PHI
C PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Julian Champagnie
SA
SF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Justin Edwards
PHI
SF PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Keegan Murray
SAC
PF SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Keldon Johnson
SA
SF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Kelly Olynyk
SA
PF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
MEM
SG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Kristaps Porzingis
ATL
C ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Kyle Kuzma
MIL
PF PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Luke Kornet
SA
C ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Malik Monk
SAC
SG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Myles Turner
MIL
C PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
ATL
SG ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Onyeka Okongwu
ATL
C ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Paul George
PHI
SF PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Precious Achiuwa
SAC
PF SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Quentin Grimes
PHI
SG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Russell Westbrook
SAC
PG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Ryan Rollins
MIL
SG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Santi Aldama
MEM
PF SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Tyrese Maxey
PHI
PG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Vince Williams Jr.
MEM
SG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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VJ Edgecombe
PHI
SG PHI @ MIL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Zaccharie Risacher
ATL
SF ATL @ SA
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Zach Edey
MEM
C SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Zach LaVine
SAC
SG SAC @ MEM
Today
8:00 PM ET
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NBA Injuries Today – Thursday, Nov. 20
We’ll highlight some of the biggest stars around the league. Let’s check out their statuses, see if they’re on tonight’s schedule, and what the DFS/betting implications are.
OUT
- Joel Embiid – PHI – F/C – Knee
- Kawhi Leonard – LAC – F – Ankle
- Paolo Banchero – ORL – F – Groin
- Trae Young – ATL – G – Knee
- Victor Wembanyama – SAS – F/C – Calf
- Ja Morant – MEM – G – Calf
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – MIL – F – Groin
- Jaren Jackson – MEM – F/C – Ankle
- Stephon Castle – SAS – G – Hip
- Derrick Jones Jr. – LAC – F – Knee
- Adem Bona – PHI – C – Ankle
- Jordan Miller – LAC – G/F – Hamstring
- Jordan McLaughlin – SAS – G – Hamstring
QUESTIONABLE
- Domantas Sabonis – SAC – F/C – Knee
- Kelly Oubre – PHI – G/F – Knee
- Kristaps Porzingis – ATL – F/C – Knee
- Zaccharie Risacher – ATL – F – Hip
- Keegan Murray – SAC – G/F – Thumb
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. 19 Recap
Check out what happened on Wednesday in the Association.
Houston Rockets 114, Cleveland Cavaliers 104
- Alperen Sengun: 28 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast
- Rockets improve to 10-3. Cavaliers drop to 10-5 (first loss at home this season)
Indiana Pacers 127, Charlotte Hornets 118
- Bennedict Mathurin: 24 pts, 12 reb (career-high rebounds)
- Pacers snap losing skid, improve to 2-13. Hornets fall to 4-10.
Toronto Raptors 121, Philadelphia 76ers 112
- Tyrese Maxey: 24 pts, 2 reb, 9 ast (still no Embiid)
- Raptors improve to 9-5. 76ers drop to 8-6.
Miami Heat 110, Golden State Warriors 96
- Norman Powell (Heat): 25 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast
- Brandon Podziemski (Warriors): 20 pts, 8 reb
- Heat improve to 9-6. Warriors drop to 9-7.
Oklahoma City Thunder 113, Sacramento Kings 99
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 pts, 8 reb,
- Dennis Schröder (Kings): 21 pts
- Thunder improve to 15-1 (best record in NBA). Kings fall to 3-11 on L7 streak.
Denver Nuggets 125, New Orleans Pelicans 118
- Payton Watson: 32 pts, 12 reb, 3 ast
- Derek Queen (Pelicans): 30 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
- Nuggets improve to 11-3. Pelicans drop to 2-13 on L7 streak.
Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Washington Wizards 109
- Timberwolves improve to 10-5
- Julius Randle: 32 pts, 10 reb
- Wizards fall to 1-13 (worst record in East)
New York Knicks 113, Dallas Mavericks 111
- Jalen Brunson: 28 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast
- Knicks improve to 9-5 (now 1-4 on road). Mavs fall to 4-12.
Chicago Bulls 122, Portland Trail Blazers 121
- Nikola Vucevic: 27 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast
- Jerami Grant (Blazers): 33 pts, 9 reb
- Bulls win another nail-biter, improve to 8-6. Blazers fall to 6-9.
NBA Standings Update – Nov. 20, 2025
It’s never too early to take a glimpse at the NBA standings.
Eastern Conference
| Rank | Team | W | L | PCT | Home | Road | Streak |
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| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 13 | 2 | .867 | 7-1 | 6-1 | W11 |
| 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 10 | 5 | .667 | 6-3 | 4-2 | L1 |
| 3 | Toronto Raptors | 9 | 5 | .643 | 5-2 | 4-3 | W4 |
| 4 | New York Knicks | 9 | 5 | .643 | 8-1 | 1-4 | W1 |
| 5 | Miami Heat | 9 | 6 | .600 | 6-3 | 3-3 | W1 |
| 6 | Milwaukee Bucks | 9 | 6 | .600 | 5-3 | 4-3 | — |
| 7 | Atlanta Hawks | 9 | 6 | .600 | 5-2 | 4-4 | — |
| 8 | Chicago Bulls | 8 | 6 | .571 | 4-3 | 4-3 | W1 |
| 9 | Philadelphia 76ers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 4-2 | 4-4 | L1 |
| 10 | Orlando Magic | 8 | 7 | .533 | 5-3 | 3-4 | — |
| 11 | Boston Celtics | 8 | 7 | .533 | 5-3 | 3-4 | W3 |
| 12 | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 10 | .286 | 3-4 | 1-6 | L1 |
| 13 | Indiana Pacers | 2 | 13 | .133 | 1-7 | 1-6 | W1 |
| 14 | Brooklyn Nets | 2 | 12 | .143 | 0-7 | 2-5 | L1 |
| 15 | Washington Wizards | 1 | 13 | .071 | 1-5 | 0-8 | L12 |
Western Conference
| Rank | Team | W | L | PCT | Home | Road | Streak |
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| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 15 | 1 | .938 | 8-1 | 7-0 | W7 |
| 2 | Denver Nuggets | 11 | 3 | .786 | 6-1 | 5-2 | W1 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 11 | 4 | .733 | 8-1 | 3-3 | W3 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 10 | 3 | .769 | 5-1 | 5-2 | W5 |
| 5 | San Antonio Spurs | 10 | 4 | .714 | 7-2 | 3-2 | W2 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 10 | 5 | .667 | 6-2 | 4-3 | W2 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 9 | 6 | .600 | 5-3 | 4-3 | W1 |
| 8 | Golden State Warriors | 9 | 8 | .529 | 5-3 | 4-5 | L1 |
| 9 | Portland Trail Blazers | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4-4 | 2-5 | L1 |
| 10 | Utah Jazz | 5 | 9 | .357 | 3-4 | 2-5 | L1 |
| 11 | LA Clippers | 4 | 10 | .286 | 1-5 | 3-5 | L2 |
| 12 | Memphis Grizzlies | 4 | 11 | .267 | 3-5 | 1-6 | L5 |
| 13 | Dallas Mavericks | 4 | 12 | .250 | 3-8 | 1-4 | L2 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 3 | 12 | .200 | 2-5 | 1-7 | L7 |
| 15 | New Orleans Pelicans | 2 | 13 | .133 | 1-7 | 1-6 | L7 |
Biggest Props & NBA Betting Situations – Thursday, Nov. 20
Prop lines and lines to keep an eye on!
Tyrese Maxey Higher/Lower 28.5 Points
Maxey is averaging 31.9 PPG without Embiid. The Bucks are playing at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA, and they’re ranked 19th in defensive efficiency. Maxey had 34 points vs the Clippers on Nov 17. He’s been money all season.
Orlando Magic -5.5 vs Clippers
The Clippers are 4-10 and have lost 3 straight. They’re on a 7-game road trip and are 3-5 on the road. Orlando is 8-7 and has won 4 of their last 5 games. Franz Wagner is averaging 24+ PPG with Banchero out. The Magic are 5-3 at home.
DFS Projections for DraftKings & PrizePicks
Let’s analyze some of the NBA DFS projections for today.
Tyrese Maxey DFS Projection
- Conservative: 28 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast = 40-44 fantasy pts
- Expected: 32 pts, 5 reb, 8 ast = 45-52 fantasy pts
- Ceiling: 38+ pts, 6 reb, 10 ast = 55+fantasy pts
Franz Wagner DFS Projection
- Conservative: 22 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast = 38-42 fantasy pts
- Expected: 26 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast = 43-50 fantasy pts
- Ceiling: 32+ pts, 7 reb, 8 ast = 52+ fantasy pts
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