Welcome to our Fantasy Basketball News Today, where we’ll talk about daily NBA news and the injury report for today (November 19th). We’ve got you covered with stats, injury updates, game previews, and fantasy projections for all six games on Tuesday’s slate.
Wednesday’s nine-game NBA slate is absolutely loaded with fantasy upside, and the injury report is absolutely brutal. We’ve got Jalen Brunson on the mend and potentially active. Oh, yeah, and LeBron James returned last night.
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Fantasy Basketball News Today – Wednesday, November 19
Wednesday’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 – Wednesday, Nov. 19
7:00 PM ET (4 games):
Charlotte Hornets @ Indiana Pacers
Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers (ESPN)
Toronto Raptors @ Philadelphia 76ers
Golden State Warriors @ Miami Heat
8:00 PM ET (3 games):
Washington Wizards @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Sacramento Kings @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Pelicans
9:30 PM ET (1 game):
New York Knicks @ Dallas Mavericks (ESPN)
10:00 PM ET (1 game):
Chicago Bulls @ Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Live Odds Today
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- All Dates
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- Rebounds
- Assists
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- Steals
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NBA Injuries Today – Wednesday, Nov. 19
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 (76ers, F/C) – Knee
- Domantas Sabonis (Kings, F/C) – Knee
- Anthony Davis (Mavericks, F/C) – Calf
- Kelly Oubre (76ers, G/F) – Knee
- Darius Garland (Cavaliers, G) – Toe
- OG Anunoby (Knicks, G/F) – Hamstring
- Paul George (76ers, F) – Knee
- Christian Braun (Nuggets, G/F) – Ankle
- Tari Eason (Rockets, F) – Oblique
- Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers, G/F) – Concussion
- Al Horford (Warriors, F/C) – Rest
- Aaron Wiggins (Thunder, G/F) – Groin
- Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans, F) – Calf
- Liam McNeeley (Hornets, G/F) – Illness
- Terrence Shannon (Timberwolves, G/F) – Foot
QUESTIONABLE:
- Bam Adebayo (Heat, F/C) – Toe
- Zion Williamson (Pelicans, F/C) – Hamstring
- Jalen Brunson (Knicks, G) – Ankle
- Alexandre Sarr (Wizards, F) – Toe
- Stephen Curry (Warriors, G) – Ankle
- Jimmy Butler (Warriors, G/F) – Rest
- Jabari Smith (Rockets, F) – Knee
- Draymond Green (Warriors, F/C) – Rest
- Tre Jones (Bulls, G) – Ankle
- Sam Merrill (Cavaliers, G) – Hand
- Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves, F) – Wrist
- Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers, F) – Illness
- Saddiq Bey (Pelicans, F) – Ankle
- Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors, F/C) – Knee
DOUBTFUL:
- Jrue Holiday (Trail Blazers, G) – Calf
- Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors, F) – Knee
- Tre Mann (Hornets, G) – Ankle
- Robert Williams III (Trail Blazers, C) – Rest
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. 18 Recap
Here are the 6 games from yesterday:
Orlando Magic 121, Golden State Warriors 113
- Desmond Bane: 23 pts, 5 stl
- Stephen Curry: 34 pts, 9 ast (but still lost)
- Jimmy Butler (Warriors): 33 pts
- Franz Wagner: 18 pts, 8 reb
- Magic improve to 8-7 with 4 wins in last 5. Warriors drop to 9-7.
Boston Celtics 113, Brooklyn Nets 99
- Jaylen Brown: 29 pts
- Payton Pritchard: 22 pts, 10 reb
- Michael Porter Jr.: 25 pts
- Celtics move to 8-7 (first time above .500 this season). Nets fall to 2-12.
Detroit Pistons 120, Atlanta Hawks 112
- Cade Cunningham: 25 pts, 10 ast (returned from hip injury)
- Jalen Duren: 24 pts
- Jalen Johnson: 25 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast
- Pistons extend winning streak to 11 games, improve to 13-2 (best record in NBA)
- Hawks snap 5-game win streak, fall to 9-6
San Antonio Spurs 111, Memphis Grizzlies 101
- Harrison Barnes: 23 pts (9-14 FG)
- Keldon Johnson: 18 pts
- Grizzlies drop to 4-11 (5th straight loss)
Los Angeles Lakers 140, Utah Jazz 126
- Luka Doncic (Lakers): 37 pts, 10 ast (dropped 17 in 3rd quarter alone)
- Austin Reaves: 26 pts
- Keyonte George (Jazz): 33 pts
- Lauri Markkanen (Jazz): 31 pts
- Lakers improve to 11-4 with 3rd straight win. Doncic is now averaging 34.6 PPG (top-3 in NBA).
Phoenix Suns 127, Portland Trail Blazers 110
- Suns move to 9-6; Blazers drop to 6-8
Nov. 18 Summary: Pistons are absolutely unstoppable (11-game win streak, 13-2 record), Luka on the Lakers is in MVP form, and the Magic continue to quietly dominate.
NBA Standings Update – Nov. 19, 2025
It’s never too early to take a glimpse at the NBA standings.
| Rank | Team | Record | Home/Road | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 13-2 | 7-1 H, 6-1 R | W11 streak, BEST IN NBA |
| 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 10-5 | 6-3 H, 4-2 R | Host Rockets tonight |
| 3 | Toronto Raptors | 9-5 | 5-2 H, 4-3 R | At Philly tonight |
| 4 | Atlanta Hawks | 9-6 | 5-2 H, 4-4 R | 5-game streak snapped |
| 5 | New York Knicks | 8-5 | 8-1 H, 0-4 R | BRUTAL on road (0-4) |
| 6 | Philadelphia 76ers | 8-5 | 5-2 H, 3-3 R | Host Raptors tonight |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 8-6 | 5-3 H, 3-3 R | Host Warriors tonight |
| 8 | Boston Celtics | 8-7 | 5-3 H, 3-4 R | W3 streak |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 7-6 | 4-3 H, 3-3 R | At Portland tonight |
| 10 | Orlando Magic | 8-7 | 5-3 H, 3-4 R | 4-1 in last 5 |
| 11 | Milwaukee Bucks | 8-7 | 4-4 H, 4-3 R | Giannis groin injury |
| 12 | Charlotte Hornets | 4-10 | 3-4 H, 1-6 R | At Pacers tonight |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 2-12 | 0-7 H, 2-5 R | Completely lost |
| 14 | Washington Wizards | 1-12 | 1-5 H, 0-7 R | L11 streak |
| 15 | Indiana Pacers | 1-13 | 0-7 H, 1-6 R | 0-7 at home |
Western Conference
| Rank | Team | Record | Home/Road | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 14-1 | 7-1 H, 7-0 R | Best in NBA |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 11-4 | 8-1 H, 3-3 R | Luka at 34.6 PPG |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 10-3 | 6-1 H, 4-2 R | At Pelicans tonight |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 9-3 | 5-1 H, 4-2 R | At Cavs tonight |
| 5 | San Antonio Spurs | 9-5 | 6-2 H, 3-3 R | Without Wembanyama |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 9-5 | 5-2 H, 4-3 R | Host Wizards tonight |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 9-6 | 5-3 H, 4-3 R | W1 |
| 8 | Golden State Warriors | 9-7 | 5-3 H, 4-4 R | At Heat tonight |
| 9 | Portland Trail Blazers | 6-8 | 4-4 H, 2-4 R | Host Bulls tonight |
| 10 | Utah Jazz | 5-8 | 3-4 H, 2-4 R | Lost to Lakers 140-126 |
| 11 | Memphis Grizzlies | 4-11 | 3-5 H, 1-6 R | L5 streak |
| 12 | Dallas Mavericks | 4-11 | 2-5 H, 2-6 R | Host Knicks tonight |
| 13 | LA Clippers | 4-10 | 2-5 H, 2-5 R | Without Kawhi |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 3-11 | 2-5 H, 1-6 R | L6 streak |
| 15 | New Orleans Pelicans | 2-12 | 1-6 H, 1-6 R | L6 streak |
Biggest Props and NBA Betting Situations – Wednesday, Nov. 19
Nikola Jokic Over/Under 27.5 Points (Nuggets @ Pelicans, 8:00 PM ET)
Jokic is facing a Pelicans team that’s 2-12 and on a 6-game losing streak. Zion is out. New Orleans has zero interior defense. Jokic is going to absolutely feast. But a possible blowout?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over/Under 32.5 Points (Kings @ Thunder, 8:00 PM ET)
OKC is 14-1 (best record in NBA). Sacramento is 3-11 (worst in West) and on a 6-game losing streak. Shai is on a 7-1 home record. The Kings are completely overmatched.
Donovan Mitchell Over/Under 27.5 Points (Cavaliers vs Rockets, 7:00 PM ET)
Mitchell is at home (Cavs 6-3 at Quicken Loans Arena). Houston is 9-3 but Mitchell is elite at home. He’s averaging big numbers, and the Cavs need this win to stay close to Detroit.
DFS Projections for DraftKings & PrizePicks
Let’s analyze some of the NBA DFS projections for today.
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets @ Pelicans, 8:00 PM ET)
- Conservative: 26 pts, 11 reb, 8 ast = 52-56 fantasy pts
- Expected: 30 pts, 13 reb, 10 ast = 64-68 fantasy pts
- Ceiling: 35 pts, 15 reb, 12 ast = 74-78 fantasy pts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder vs Kings, 8:00 PM ET)
- Conservative: 30 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast = 50-54 fantasy pts
- Expected: 35 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast = 60-64 fantasy pts
- Ceiling: 40+ pts, 7 reb, 9 ast = 70-74 fantasy pts
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers vs Rockets, 7:00 PM ET)
- Conservative: 24 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast = 42-45 fantasy pts
- Expected: 28 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast = 50-54 fantasy pts
- Ceiling: 35 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast = 62-66 fantasy pts
Stephen Curry (if active – Warriors @ Heat, 7:00 PM ET)
- Ceiling: 40 pts, 6 reb, 10 ast = 68-72 fantasy pts
- Conservative: 26 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast = 46-50 fantasy pts
- Expected: 32 pts, 5 reb, 8 ast = 56-60 fantasy pts
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