Fantasy Basketball News Today: Schedule, Injuries, Odds (Nov. 18)

Welcome to our Fantasy Basketball News Today, where we’ll talk about NBA news and the injury report for today (November 18th). We’ve got you covered with stats, injury updates, game previews, and fantasy projections for all six games on Tuesday’s slate.

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Fantasy Basketball News Today – Tuesday, November 18

Tuesday’s six-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 – Tuesday, Nov. 18

7:00 PM ET:

Golden State Warriors @ Orlando Magic: GSW -3.5, Total 223.5

7:30 PM ET (3 Games):

Boston Celtics @ Brooklyn Nets: BOS -10.5, Total 223.5
Atlanta Hawks @ Detroit Pistons: DET -1.5, Total 228.5

8:00 PM ET:

San Antonio Spurs @ Memphis Grizzlies: SAS -6, Total 232.5 (NBC/Peacock)

10:30 PM ET:

Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz: LAL -12.5, Total 237.5

11:00 PM ET:

Portland Trail Blazers @ Phoenix Suns: POR -2, Total 237.5 (NBC/Peacock)

NBA Live Odds Today

Player
Ausar Thompson DET SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o8.5 -191 u8.5 -127	-	o8.5 -138 u8.5 -117	o2.5 +155 u2.5 -210	o8.5 -132 u8.5 -102	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Cade Cunningham DET PG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -127 u6.5 -159	o26.5 -122 u26.5 -108	o6.5 -116 u6.5 -140	o5.5 -145 u5.5 +110	o6.5 -106 u6.5 -127	-	o27.5 -137 u27.5 -137	-	-
Caris LeVert DET SF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	o6.5 -135 u6.5 -120	-	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 -114 u9.5 -142	-	o9.5 -115 u9.5 -113	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Dean Wade CLE PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o3.5 -119 u3.5 -260	-	o2.5 -161 u2.5 -103	o0.5 +160 u0.5 -220	o2.5 -140 u2.5 +107	-	o3 -137 u3 -137	-	-
Dennis Schröder CLE PG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -130 u6.5 -185	-	o6.5 -120 u6.5 -136	-	o6.5 -112 u6.5 -120	-	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 -114 u26.5 -114	o27.5 -123 u27.5 -131	o6.5 +105 u6.5 -140	o26.5 -128 u26.5 -102	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	-	-
Duncan Robinson DET SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o10.5 -137 u10.5 -137	-	o2.5 -217 u2.5 +125	o2.5 -150 u2.5 +110	o10.5 -112 u10.5 -121	-	o10.5 -137 u10.5 -137	-	-
Evan Mobley CLE PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o4.5 -112 u4.5 -229	o14.5 -132 u14.5 +100	o4.5 -101 u4.5 -163	o3.5 -135 u3.5 +100	o3.5 -148 u3.5 +111	-	o14.5 -137 u14.5 -137	-	-
Isaiah Stewart DET PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o3.5 -125 u3.5 -198	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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 -125 u10.5 -131	o2.5 +105 u2.5 -140	o10.5 -113 u10.5 -120	-	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 -111 u4.5 -149	o4.5 -110 u4.5 -118	o4.5 +102 u4.5 -136	-	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 -118 u3.5 -110	o3.5 -106 u3.5 -125	-	o12.5 -137 u12.5 -137	-	-
Max Strus CLE SG DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o8.5 -198 u8.5 -125	-	o2.5 -112 u2.5 -147	-	o2.5 +116 u2.5 -154	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Paul Reed DET PF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o6.5 -185 u6.5 -130	-	o6.5 -138 u6.5 -117	-	o6.5 -130 u6.5 -102	-	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 -158 u5.5 -103	-	o5.5 -141 u5.5 +106	-	o6 -137 u6 -137	-	-
Tobias Harris DET SF DET @ CLE Today 7:00 PM ET	-	o4.5 -119 u4.5 -212	o17.5 -130 u17.5 -102	o3.5 -158 u3.5 -104	o4.5 +105 u4.5 -145	o3.5 -160 u3.5 +110	-	o18 -137 u18 -137	-	-
Anthony Edwards MIN SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	o26.5 -104 u26.5 -128	o26.5 -140 u26.5 -116	o6.5 -125 u6.5 -105	o26.5 -113 u26.5 -120	-	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 -123 u13.5 -133	o2.5 -140 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	-	o3.5 -191 u3.5 -125	-	o3.5 -117 u3.5 -138	-	-	-	o4.5 -137 u4.5 -137	-	-
De'Aaron Fox SA PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o17.5 -137 u17.5 -137	o17.5 -112 u17.5 -118	o17.5 -128 u17.5 -128	o4.5 +110 u4.5 -150	o17.5 -113 u17.5 -120	-	o17.5 -137 u17.5 -137	-	-
Devin Vassell SA SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o12.5 -137 u12.5 -137	-	o3.5 -111 u3.5 -147	o2.5 -160 u2.5 +125	o2.5 -160 u2.5 +120	-	o12.5 -137 u12.5 -137	-	-
Dylan Harper SA PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o10.5 -198 u10.5 -125	-	o11.5 -123 u11.5 -133	-	o11.5 -108 u11.5 -124	-	o11 -137 u11 -137	-	-
Jaden McDaniels MIN PF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o3.5 -229 u3.5 -115	o16.5 -106 u16.5 -125	o3.5 -156 u3.5 -105	o3.5 -155 u3.5 +115	o3.5 -155 u3.5 +110	-	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 -111 u2.5 -120	-	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 +100 u16.5 -132	o16.5 -128 u16.5 -128	o3.5 -105 u3.5 -130	o16.5 -110 u16.5 -122	-	o16.5 -137 u16.5 -137	-	-
Keldon Johnson SA SF SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o8.5 -137 u8.5 -127	-	o9.5 -111 u9.5 -147	-	o9.5 -104 u9.5 -129	-	o9 -137 u9 -137	-	-
Luke Kornet SA C SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o2.5 -122 u2.5 -212	-	o2.5 -116 u2.5 -142	-	o2.5 -108 u2.5 -125	-	-	-	-
Mike Conley MIN PG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o3.5 -122 u3.5 -198	-	o3.5 -113 u3.5 -144	-	o2.5 -137 u2.5 +100	-	-	-	-
Naz Reid MIN C SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o12.5 -191 u12.5 -127	-	o2.5 -153 u2.5 -106	-	o2.5 -145 u2.5 +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 -131 u6.5 -125	o1.5 -190 u1.5 +145	o6.5 -113 u6.5 -120	-	o6.5 -137 u6.5 -137	-	-
Stephon Castle SA SG SA @ MIN Today 9:30 PM ET	-	o4.5 -117 u4.5 -220	o16.5 -125 u16.5 -106	o4.5 -105 u4.5 -156	o4.5 +110 u4.5 -150	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	o26.5 -118 u26.5 -112	o6.5 -133 u6.5 -123	o6.5 -105 u6.5 -125	o6.5 -122 u6.5 -110	-	o26.5 -137 u26.5 -137	-	-

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NBA Injuries Today – Tuesday, Nov. 18

We’ll highlight some of the biggest stars and what the DFS/betting implications are.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks, PF) – OUT (left groin strain)

This is the story of the day. Giannis left Monday’s game against Cleveland in the second quarter after suffering a left groin strain. He was unable to finish after scoring 14 points in just 13 minutes on 6-of-10 shooting. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after the game: “Didn’t look great, I can tell you that.” Giannis is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday (today).

What this means for fantasy: Giannis has been averaging 32.6 PPG (2nd in NBA), 11.3 RPG, and 7.1 APG this season. The Bucks are now 8-7 and sit 9th in the East. Groin injuries can linger for weeks—just look at Paolo Banchero (Magic), who’s been out since early November with a similar injury. If Giannis misses extended time, Milwaukee is in serious trouble.

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LeBron James (Lakers, F) – QUESTIONABLE (sciatica/back)

LeBron has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs Utah after returning to full practice on Monday. This would be his season debut after missing the first 14 games while rehabbing sciatica. Lakers coach JJ Redick called him “TBD” for tonight, but the fact that he’s practicing fully is a huge sign.

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs, C) – OUT (calf strain, 2-3 weeks)

Wemby has been ruled out for the next 2-3 weeks with a calf strain. He’s been averaging monster numbers this season and his absence is a huge blow to San Antonio’s frontcourt. The Spurs are 9-4 and playing Memphis tonight on NBC/Peacock.

Look for De’Aaron Fox to have a huge usage bump while he’s gone.

Joel Embiid (76ers, C) – DAY-TO-DAY (knee soreness)

Embiid has been dealing with ongoing knee issues and remains day-to-day. He missed the 76ers’ Nov. 17 game vs the Clippers (PHI won 110-108). Paul George made his season debut in that game after offseason knee surgery, scoring 9 points in 21 minutes. Tyrese Maxey dropped 39 points and has been carrying Philly’s offense all season. Philly is off tonight.

Paolo Banchero & Jalen Suggs – OUT

Both are dealing with groin injuries and will miss tonight’s game vs Golden State. This is a massive blow for Orlando, which is 7-7 and struggling to stay above .500. With Banchero and Suggs out, Franz Wagner (23.1 PPG) and Desmond Bane (16.5 PPG) will need to carry the offensive load.

What Happened In The NBA Last Night – Nov. 17 Recap

Here are the 8 games from Monday, November 17, 2025:

Cavaliers 118, Bucks 106 (HOME: CLE) – Donovan Mitchell: 37 pts; Giannis exited with groin injury
Pistons 127, Pacers 112 (HOME: DET) – Jalen Duren: 31 pts; Pistons extend win streak to 10 games
76ers 110, Clippers 108 (HOME: PHI) – Tyrese Maxey: 39 pts; Paul George season debut (9 pts)
Heat 115, Knicks 113 (HOME: MIA) – Norman Powell: 19 pts; Karl-Anthony Towns: 22 pts, 15 reb
Raptors 110, Hornets 108 (HOME: TOR) – Brandon Ingram: 27 pts; Raptors win 4th straight
Timberwolves 120, Mavericks 96 (HOME: MIN) – Blowout win for MIN
Thunder 126, Pelicans 109 (HOME: NO) – Chet Holmgren: 26 pts; OKC wins 6th straight
Bulls 130, Nuggets 127 (HOME: DEN) – Nikola Jokic: 36 pts, 18 reb, 13 ast (triple-double); Jamal Murray: 34 pts (18 in 4th)

Standout Performances:

Nikola Jokic’s triple-double was vintage MVP material
Donovan Mitchell continues to dominate without Darius Garland
Jalen Duren and the Pistons are 12-2 and the best story in the NBA

NBA Standings Update – Nov. 18, 2025

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

Eastern Conference:

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

Western Conference:

Oklahoma City Thunder: 14-1 (best in NBA)
Denver Nuggets: 10-3
Houston Rockets: 9-3
Los Angeles Lakers: 10-4
San Antonio Spurs: 9-4
Minnesota Timberwolves: 9-5
Golden State Warriors: 9-6
Phoenix Suns: 8-6
Portland Trail Blazers: 6-7
Utah Jazz: 5-8
Memphis Grizzlies: 4-10
LA Clippers: 4-10
Dallas Mavericks: 4-11
Sacramento Kings: 3-11
New Orleans Pelicans: 2-12

The Biggest Props & Betting Angles for Tonight

Let’s talk some NBA betting and DFS.

Lakers -12.5 @ Jazz (10:30 PM ET)

The Lakers are laying 12.5 points against a Jazz team that’s 5-8 and getting destroyed at home. That being said, Lauri Markkanen has carried the Jazz team at times. This is no auto-bet.

Celtics -10.5 @ Nets (7:30 PM ET)

The Nets are 2-11 and on a six-game home losing streak. The Celtics are 7-7 but have dominated Brooklyn historically (won last 4 head-to-head matchups). Brooklyn is averaging 110.5 PPG (27th in NBA) while allowing 121.9 PPG (23rd). This is a mismatch. Celtics could cover easily.