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
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Anthony Black
ORL
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Ausar Thompson
DET
SG DET @ ORL
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Cade Cunningham
DET
PG DET @ ORL
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Desmond Bane
ORL
SG DET @ ORL
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Duncan Robinson
DET
SG DET @ ORL
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Franz Wagner
ORL
SF DET @ ORL
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Goga Bitadze
ORL
C DET @ ORL
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Isaiah Stewart
DET
PF DET @ ORL
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Jalen Duren
DET
C DET @ ORL
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Jalen Suggs
ORL
SG DET @ ORL
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Jamal Cain
ORL
SF DET @ ORL
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Javonte Green
DET
SG DET @ ORL
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Kevin Huerter
DET
SG DET @ ORL
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Paolo Banchero
ORL
PF DET @ ORL
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Tobias Harris
DET
SF DET @ ORL
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Tristan da Silva
ORL
PF DET @ ORL
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Wendell Carter Jr.
ORL
C DET @ ORL
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Ajay Mitchell
OKC
PG OKC @ PHO
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Alex Caruso
OKC
SG OKC @ PHO
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Cason Wallace
OKC
PG OKC @ PHO
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Chet Holmgren
OKC
C OKC @ PHO
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Collin Gillespie
PHO
PG OKC @ PHO
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Devin Booker
PHO
SG OKC @ PHO
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Dillon Brooks
PHO
SF OKC @ PHO
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Grayson Allen
PHO
SF OKC @ PHO
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Isaiah Hartenstein
OKC
C OKC @ PHO
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Isaiah Joe
OKC
SG OKC @ PHO
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Jalen Green
PHO
SG OKC @ PHO
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Jaylin Williams
OKC
PF OKC @ PHO
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Jordan Goodwin
PHO
PG OKC @ PHO
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Luguentz Dort
OKC
SF OKC @ PHO
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Mark Williams
PHO
C OKC @ PHO
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Oso Ighodaro
PHO
PF OKC @ PHO
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Royce O'Neale
PHO
PF OKC @ PHO
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC
PG OKC @ PHO
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Aaron Gordon
DEN
PF MIN @ DEN
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Ayo Dosunmu
MIN
PG MIN @ DEN
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Bones Hyland
MIN
PG MIN @ DEN
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Bruce Brown
DEN
SG MIN @ DEN
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Cameron Johnson
DEN
PF MIN @ DEN
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Christian Braun
DEN
SG MIN @ DEN
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Jaden McDaniels
MIN
PF MIN @ DEN
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Jamal Murray
DEN
PG MIN @ DEN
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Julius Randle
MIN
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Mike Conley
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PG MIN @ DEN
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Naz Reid
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C MIN @ DEN
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Nikola Jokić
DEN
C MIN @ DEN
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Rudy Gobert
MIN
C MIN @ DEN
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10:30 PM ET
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
DEN
SF MIN @ DEN
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10:30 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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