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Illness sidelines Cooper Flagg for first time in rookie campaign

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
November 2025

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg missed his first NBA game due to illness, sitting out the narrow 113-111 loss to the New York Knicks after a demanding start to the season in which he has been thrust into primary playmaking duties. The top pick is averaging 15.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34 minutes while adapting to a de facto point guard role with Kyrie Irving out until at least December, and his enforced rest comes as Dallas juggle heavy minutes and ongoing uncertainty over Anthony Davis’ calf return.

Zion Williamson returns from hamstring strain in Pelicans’ loss to Nuggets

Zion Williamson
November 2025

Zion Williamson made his comeback for New Orleans with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during a 125-118 loss to Denver, offering a vital on-court boost to a Pelicans team that has slumped badly without him. Interim coach James Borrego kept Zion on a managed load in his first game since early November, praising his impact on the team’s spirit and the gravity he created for scorers like rookie Derik Queen, but New Orleans’ 2-13 record underlines how fragile their season remains around his availability.

Sixers lose Kelly Oubre Jr. to knee ligament sprain for at least two weeks

Kelly Oubre Jr
November 2025

Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks after an MRI revealed a sprain to the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, forcing him to pause an impressive start to the season as a key starter. Oubre hyperextended his knee against Detroit, and further tests confirmed ligament damage that now joins Joel Embiid and Paul George’s knee issues on a concerning Sixers injury list, stripping out a 16.8-point, 5.1-rebound contributor who was logging heavy minutes on the wing.

Ironman McDaniels finally sidelined as Timberwolves lose in-form two-way ace

Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels missed the Wizards game with a sprained left wrist, ending a run of 188 consecutive appearances in which he had quietly become the Timberwolves’ best perimeter defender and one of the league’s most efficient scoring forwards. McDaniels is averaging career highs of 17.5 points, 52.1 percent from three, 55.3 percent from the field and 84.2 percent at the line this season, and his absence threatens to disrupt Minnesota’s early momentum as they juggle winning now with keeping key contributors healthy.

Curry overtakes Vince Carter to reach 22nd on NBA all time scoring list

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
November 2025

Stephen Curry scored 34 points in a defeat to Orlando to move past Vince Carter into 22nd on the NBA all time scoring list, reaching 25,749 career points while continuing a season that has him averaging 29.1 points per game for Golden State. He hit the milestone on a second quarter three pointer and now closes in on Kevin Garnett’s 26,071 total, reflecting that passing Carter feels special after childhood one on one games during his father’s Toronto stint and recognising this climb strengthens his case among the league’s greatest scorers.

Spurs lose Castle to hip strain as Wembanyama and guards also sidelined

Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Stephon Castle is expected to miss two to three weeks after an MRI showed a left hip flexor strain, adding another significant absence to a San Antonio Spurs team that will already be without Victor Wembanyama and fellow guard Jordan McLaughlin for at least the next few weeks. Castle left at half time against Sacramento and now joins Wembanyama, who has a left calf strain, and McLaughlin, who strained his right hamstring in practice, leaving a 9-4 Spurs team that opened 5-0 to navigate a tricky stretch without the previous two Rookie of the Year winners in uniform.

Giannis suffers groin strain as Bucks fear extended absence

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a left groin strain after earlier playing through discomfort, cutting short a 13 minute outing in which he had produced 14 points, five rebounds and four assists for an inconsistent Bucks team. Doc Rivers said imaging on Tuesday will determine severity after noticing Antetokounmpo grabbing at his groin multiple times, admitting it “didn’t look great” as Milwaukee, already managing his knee tendinopathy, faces two days of regrouping before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.

Wembanyama hit by new calf strain as fast-starting Spurs lose their star again

Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Victor Wembanyama will miss time with a left calf strain after a dominant early season in which he averaged huge numbers and drove the Spurs to their best start in a decade, raising fresh concern after last year’s deep vein thrombosis limited him to 46 games. He left the loss to Golden State after a 26-point, 12-rebound performance and then sat out the win over Sacramento while undergoing scans. Expected to miss two to three weeks, he now focuses on recovery while San Antonio try to keep momentum without their shot-blocking, scoring and rebounding focal point.

LeBron edges toward season debut after sciatica layoff in record 23rd year

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

LeBron James has rejoined full practice with the Lakers after weeks sidelined by sciatica and lingering knee issues, assessing how his body responds before deciding whether to make his season debut in what would be a record 23rd NBA campaign. The 40-year-old admits his lungs and legs still need work after missing training camp and the opener, but he has ramped up through G League sessions and full five-on-five. He says pain management and conditioning will dictate his return as JJ Redick finally gets his full roster together.

Ja Morant sidelined with calf strain as shorthanded Grizzlies’ struggles continue

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Ja Morant will miss at least two weeks with a Grade 1 right calf strain, extending a stop-start season in which his scoring and efficiency have dipped and the Memphis Grizzlies have stumbled to a 4-10 record despite his return from a team suspension. Hurt originally against New York on November 11, Morant played through discomfort before leaving early against Cleveland. With key guards already out and a road-heavy stretch ahead, Memphis must lean on depth signings and recent returnees while their All-Star focuses on rehab and tries to rediscover his usual explosive form.

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