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LeBron cleared for contact; re-eval in 1–2 weeks

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

James, out with right-sciatica issues, is cleared for contact and will be re-evaluated mid-November. He has not traveled on the upcoming five-game trip. Lakers are 7-2 without him, with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves also managing absences. Next phase is controlled 5-on-5, potentially at El Segundo or brief G League affiliate runs during road swing. JJ Redick set no target date. Lakers will maintain Ayton/Reaves usage and defensive schemes while monitoring nerve-load responses.

Edwards rusty in Knicks rout on hamstring return

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

After four games out (right hamstring strain), Edwards returned with 15 points in 29 minutes as Minnesota lost 137-114. He struggled to find rhythm while New York punished second-chance opportunities and controlled physicality on the glass. Chris Finch kept sets simple to limit burst demands, but timing and lift lagged. Expect a ramp-up plan with tighter defensive glass principles and reduced isolation volume until acceleration/deceleration metrics normalize. Early makes and touch shots should precede high-load sequences.

Garland returns; Cavs’ offense clicks vs 76ers

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
November 2025

Garland debuted after toe surgery recovery, posting 8 points and 4 assists in 26 minutes during a 132-121 win. Cleveland’s offensive flow improved, easing Donovan Mitchell’s creation load and restoring role clarity for Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Kenny Atkinson reintroduced primary-initiation sets early, then layered two-guard actions as rhythm built. Expect managed minutes and progressive usage: more Spain pick-and-roll, Chicago actions, and early-clock threes to maintain spacing while monitoring responsiveness post-surgery.

Jazz center Walker Kessler out for season; shoulder surgery scheduled

Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz)
November 2025

Kessler will undergo surgery to repair a left shoulder labral tear, ending a promising start (14.4 PPG on 70.3%, 10.8 RPG, 1.8 BPG). Early stretch-range progress (6/8 from three) stalls as Utah reshapes rotation and rim protection scheme. Utah must redistribute rim deterrence via scheme—more nail help, low-man urgency, and selective zone—and minutes to small-ball looks. Offensively, expect five-out spacing with quicker DHOs and ghost screens to preserve pace without the vertical gravity Kessler provides.

Timberwolves clear Anthony Edwards to return vs Knicks

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

After a right hamstring strain on Oct. 26, Edwards was cleared for game action. He returns averaging 25.7 points on elite efficiency, restoring Minnesota’s primary on-ball creator and late-clock shotmaker as they navigate a dense East Coast swing. Minutes will likely ramp under a managed workload with medical rechecks on sprint and decel tolerance. Expect simplified sets early—Pistol, Chicago actions—to reduce burst demands, then a gradual reintroduction of isolation/elbow packages as confidence and responsiveness stabilize.

Voters clear public funding path for new downtown Spurs arena

San Antonio Spurs
November 2025

Bexar County voters approved up to 311 million in venue taxes toward a new multipurpose arena. The Spurs committed at least 500 million plus overruns and rent. The city’s proposed contribution is 489 million, with 1.4 billion in adjacent private development pledged. The package leans on visitor-paid venue taxes rather than property taxes, easing local resistance. Design work is at inception and the Frost Bank Center lease runs to 2032, allowing phased planning and community engagement before ground is broken.

Zion Williamson out at least a week with Grade 1 hamstring strain

Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans)
November 2025

Zion sustained a left hamstring strain and will miss at least one week. He has played five of six games, averaging 22.8 points, after earlier foot bruising. Availability remains the central constraint on New Orleans’ ceiling and lineup continuity. Expect usage redistribution to perimeter creators and more half-court sets without Zion’s downhill gravity. Medical staff will manage ramp-up with graded sprinting and deceleration tests to avoid re-strain, prioritising medium-term durability over immediate returns.

LaMelo Ball ruled out as Hornets visit Pelicans

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
November 2025

LaMelo Ball remains out with right-ankle impingement after missing Sunday’s win over Utah. He is averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists this season, a heavy on-ball load that drives Charlotte’s transition play and pick-and-roll tempo. Without Ball, Charlotte rely on half-court execution and secondary creators to hold efficiency. The schedule turns friendlier with six of the next ten at home, giving medical staff time to manage swelling and movement pain while preserving long-term availability.

Jared McCain cleared for season debut as Sixers stay top of East

Jared McCain (Philadelphia 76ers)
November 2025

Jared McCain returns after a UCL tear in his right thumb. Last year he averaged 15.3 points and set a rookie record by hitting at least three threes in eight straight games, becoming a fan favourite with shot creation and volume shooting. Philadelphia built a 5-1 start behind Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. McCain adds spacing, guard depth, and bench scoring. His integration will take minutes from fringe rotation guards, while Embiid and Paul George continue to ramp up after injury setbacks.

Booed return: Bucks’ Myles Turner jeered in Indianapolis

Myles Turner (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

The Pacers ran a tribute video for ex-center Myles Turner; fans booed throughout his first game back after his free-agency move to Milwaukee. Turner said comments about wanting a “celebratory” market were misread and reiterated respect for the city despite choosing a different project. Emotions trace to overlapping blows: Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury and Turner’s exit to a recent playoff rival. Indiana’s fan response was predictable; Bucks coach Doc Rivers emphasized compartmentalizing noise. On-court, Turner’s spacing and rim protection remain central to Milwaukee’s early identity.

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