NBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 11/21
NBA News, Injuries, and Lineups for the 11/21 slate.
Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations.
The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate. Recent News will display the last 10 news items of the day. Scrolling to the bottom allows you to view Looking Ahead, where you’ll see news for the following day.
Key News to Watch
- LeBron James (abdominal) — In
- Nikola Jokic (wrist) —Out
- Anthony Davis (thigh) — In
- Luka Doncic (ankle, knee) — Out
- OG Anunoby (hip) — Out
- Mitchell Robinson (nose) —Out
- Isaiah Stewart (ankle) —In
Recent News
Warriors will start Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Kevon Looney on Sunday. [8:08pm ET]
Raptors will start Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and Khem Birch on Sunday. [7:45pm ET]
Suns will start Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, and Deandre Ayton on Sunday. [7:40pm ET]
Nuggets will start Monte Morris, Will Barton, Aaron Gordon, JaMychal Green, and Jeff Green on Sunday. [7:37pm ET]
Knicks will start Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Nerlens Noel on Sunday. [7:32pm ET]
Javonte Green (ankle) listed available to play Sunday. [7:32pm ET]
Bulls will start Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Tony Bradley on Sunday. [7:29pm ET]
Nikola Jokic (wrist) ruled out Sunday. [7:11pm ET]
Otto Porter (injury recovery) will play Sunday. [6:49pm ET]
Nemanja Bjelica (rib) will play Sunday. [6:49pm ET]
Taj Gibson (groin) ruled out Sunday. [6:32pm ET]
Gary Payton II (injury recovery) listed out Sunday. [6:32pm ET]
Yuta Watanabe (calf) ruled out Sunday. [6:08pm ET]
OG Anunoby (hip) ruled out Sunday. [6:08pm ET]
Pistons will start Cade Cunningham, Cory Joseph, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, and Isaiah Stewart on Sunday. [5:36pm ET]
Lakers will start Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and DeAndre Jordan on Sunday. [5:33pm ET]
Anthony Davis (thigh) listed available to play Sunday. [5:30pm ET]
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) listed available to play Sunday. [5:30pm ET]
Killian Hayes (thumb) ruled out Sunday. [4:39pm ET]
Gary Payton II (injury recovery) now listed questionable Sunday. [4:31pm ET]
LeBron James (abdominal) will play Sunday. [4:31pm ET]
Yuta Watanabe (calf) now listed doubtful Sunday. [4:30pm ET]
OG Anunoby (hip) now listed doubtful Sunday. [4:30pm ET]
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Eric Bledsoe, Paul George, Amir Coffey, and Ivica Zubac on Sunday. [3:04pm ET]
Nicolas Batum (illness) scratched Sunday. [3:02pm ET]
Mavs will start Jalen Brunson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porzingis, and Dwight Powell on Sunday. [2:56pm ET]
Luka Doncic (ankle, knee) ruled out Sunday. [2:27pm ET]
Maxi Kleber (oblique) will play Sunday. [2:03pm ET]
Dallas Mavericks
Mavs will start Jalen Brunson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porzingis, and Dwight Powell on Sunday.
- Luka Doncic (ankle, knee) — Out
- Maxi Kleber (oblique) — In
Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Eric Bledsoe, Paul George, Amir Coffey, and Ivica Zubac on Sunday.
- Nicolas Batum (illness) — Out
- Justise Winslow (personal) — Available
- Serge Ibaka (G League) — Available
- Marcus Morris (knee) — Out
- Kawhi Leonard (ACL) — Injured
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers will start Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and DeAndre Jordan on Sunday.
- LeBron James (abdominal) — In
- Anthony Davis (thigh) — In
- Austin Reaves (hamstring) — Injured
- Kendrick Nunn (knee) — Injured
- Trevor Ariza (ankle) — Injured
Detroit Pistons
Pistons will start Cade Cunningham, Cory Joseph, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, and Isaiah Stewart on Sunday.
- Isaiah Stewart (ankle) — In
- Killian Hayes (thumb) — Out
- Kelly Olynyk (knee) — Injured
New York Knicks
Knicks will start Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Nerlens Noel on Sunday.
- Mitchell Robison (nose) — Out
- Taj Gibson (groin) — Out
Chicago Bulls
Bulls will start Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Tony Bradley on Sunday.
- Javonte Green (ankle) — Available
- Nikola Vucevic (COVID-19) — Out
- Patrick Williams (wrist) — Injured
Denver Nuggets
Nuggets will start Monte Morris, Will Barton, Aaron Gordon, JaMychal Green, and Jeff Green on Sunday.
- Nikola Jokic (wrist) — Out
- Zeke Nnaji (ankle) — Out
- Michael Porter Jr. (back) — Injured
- Jamal Murray (ACL) — Injured
Phoenix Suns
Suns will start Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, and Deandre Ayton on Sunday.
- Frank Kaminsky (knee) — Out
- Abdel Nader (injury management) — Out
- Dario Saric (ACL) — Injured
Toronto Raptors
Raptors will start Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and Khem Birch on Sunday.
- OG Anunoby (hip) — Out
- Yuta Watanabe (calf) — Out
Golden State Warriors
Warriors will start Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Kevon Looney on Sunday.
- Stephen Curry (hip) — Available
- Draymond Green (thigh) — Available
- Andre Iguodala (knee) — Out
- Otto Porter (injury management) — In
- Gary Payton II (injury recovery) — Out
- Nemanja Bjelica (rib) — In
- Klay Thompson (Achilles) — Injured
- James Wiseman (knee) — Injured
Looking Ahead
Naz Reid (foot) questionable for 11/22.
Josh Okogie (back) questionable for 11/22.
Semi Ojeleye (calf) listed out for 11/22.
Rodney Hood (hamstring) listed probable for 11/22.
Devonte’ Graham (foot) listed questionable for 11/22.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) listed questionable for 11/22.
Romeo Langford (ankle) probable for 11/22.
Dennis Schroder (ankle) probable for 11/22.
Robert Williams (knee) probable for 11/22.
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) probable for 11/22.
Davis Bertans (ankle) listed questionable for 11/22.
Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) listed questionable for 11/22.
Lamar Stevens (ankle) listed doubtful for 11/22.
Cedi Osman (back) listed doubtful for 11/22.
Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) not on injury report for 11/22.
Jarrett Allen (illness) not on injury report for 11/22.
PJ Washington (elbow) doubtful for 11/22.
Gary Harris (hand) listed questionable for 11/22.
Cole Anthony (ankle) listed questionable for 11/22.
Kevin Durant (shoulder) available to play 11/22.
Joe Harris (ankle) out at least 2 more games.
Paul Millsap (personal) available to play 11/22.
Bruce Brown (hamstring) ruled out for 11/22.