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Fantasy Basketball News Today: Daily NBA Schedule, Injuries, Odds (Nov. 20)

Justin Carlucci

Justin Carlucci

Last updated: November 20, 2025

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet – Friday, December 19th, 2025

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
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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Aaron Nesmith
PF NY @ IND
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Andrew Nembhard
PG NY @ IND
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Brandon Ingram
SF PHO @ TOR
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Cade Cunningham
PG MEM @ DET
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ DET
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG PHO @ TOR
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Cooper Flagg
PF CLE @ DAL
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Daniel Gafford
C CLE @ DAL
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ DAL
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Dennis Schröder
PG CLE @ DAL
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG PHO @ TOR
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ DAL
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Duncan Robinson
SG MEM @ DET
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Evan Mobley
PF CLE @ DAL
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GG Jackson II
PF MEM @ DET
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF PHO @ TOR
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Immanuel Quickley
PG PHO @ TOR
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Isaiah Stewart
PF MEM @ DET
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Jakob Poeltl
C PHO @ TOR
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Jalen Brunson
PG NY @ IND
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Jalen Duren
C MEM @ DET
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Jalen Green
Jalen Green
PHO SG PHO @ TOR
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James Harden
SG CLE @ DAL
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Jarace Walker
PF NY @ IND
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ DET
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CLE @ DAL
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Josh Hart
SF NY @ IND
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF NY @ IND
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Keon Ellis
SG CLE @ DAL
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Kevin Huerter
SG MEM @ DET
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Klay Thompson
SG CLE @ DAL
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Marcus Sasser
PG MEM @ DET
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Max Christie
SG CLE @ DAL
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Mikal Bridges
SF NY @ IND
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Naji Marshall
SF CLE @ DAL
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OG Anunoby
SF NY @ IND
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
PF MEM @ DET
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
PHO PF PHO @ TOR
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Pascal Siakam
PF NY @ IND
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P.J. Washington
PF CLE @ DAL
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RJ Barrett
SG PHO @ TOR
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF PHO @ TOR
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Sam Merrill
SG CLE @ DAL
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF PHO @ TOR
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Scottie Barnes
SF PHO @ TOR
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Taylor Hendricks
PF MEM @ DET
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Tobias Harris
SF MEM @ DET
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Ty Jerome
PG MEM @ DET
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Alperen Sengün
C NO @ HOU
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Amen Thompson
SG NO @ HOU
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Dejounte Murray
SG NO @ HOU
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Derik Queen
C NO @ HOU
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Herbert Jones
SF NO @ HOU
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF NO @ HOU
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Jeremiah Fears
PG NO @ HOU
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Kevin Durant
PF NO @ HOU
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Reed Sheppard
PG NO @ HOU
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Saddiq Bey
PF NO @ HOU
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Tari Eason
SF NO @ HOU
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Trey Murphy III
SF NO @ HOU
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Zion Williamson
PF NO @ HOU
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Ace Bailey
SF UTA @ POR
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Al Horford
C MIN @ GS
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Anthony Edwards
SG MIN @ GS
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG MIN @ GS
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Bones Hyland
PG MIN @ GS
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Brandin Podziemski
SG MIN @ GS
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Brice Sensabaugh
SF UTA @ POR
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Cody Williams
SF UTA @ POR
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De'Anthony Melton
SG MIN @ GS
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Deni Avdija
SF UTA @ POR
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Donovan Clingan
C UTA @ POR
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Donte DiVincenzo
SG MIN @ GS
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Draymond Green
PF MIN @ GS
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Gui Santos
SF MIN @ GS
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Isaiah Collier
PG UTA @ POR
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Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ GS
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Jerami Grant
PF UTA @ POR
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Jrue Holiday
PG UTA @ POR
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Julius Randle
PF MIN @ GS
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Kristaps Porzingis
C MIN @ GS
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Kyle Filipowski
C UTA @ POR
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Naz Reid
C MIN @ GS
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Robert Williams III
C UTA @ POR
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Rudy Gobert
C MIN @ GS
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Scoot Henderson
PG UTA @ POR
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Toumani Camara
SF UTA @ POR
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Will Richard
SG MIN @ GS
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG CHI @ LAC
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Brook Lopez
C CHI @ LAC
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Derrick Jones Jr.
SF CHI @ LAC
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Isaac Okoro
SF CHI @ LAC
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Josh Giddey
SG CHI @ LAC
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Kawhi Leonard
SF CHI @ LAC
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Kobe Sanders
SG CHI @ LAC
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Kris Dunn
PG CHI @ LAC
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Matas Buzelis
SF CHI @ LAC
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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
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
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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