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Raphielle

Johnson

Raphielle Johnson has been with NBC Sports in some capacity since 2013, beginning as a college basketball writer before transitioning to fantasy basketball. A longtime supporter of AC Milan, he can be followed on Threads and X at @raphiellej.

Christmas Week is always somewhat awkward in fantasy basketball because of the unusual schedule.
The NBA has been hit hard by calf injuries this season, and there are some critical absentees on the Week 9 injury report.
The end of the Emirates NBA Cup means the back end of Week 9 will be loaded with games.
Orlando lost its starting forward to a high ankle sprain, opening the door for Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva.
The Emirates NBA Cup has thrown the Week 8 schedule for a loop, with Indiana, Minnesota and Sacramento having excellent schedules.
Antetokounmpo went down during Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, leaving a massive hole in the Bucks’ lineup.
Williamson may not be back until Christmas, which is optimistic, while Curry is out at least three more games.
Curry should be re-evaluated toward the end of Week 7, but it’s unknown when he’ll be able to return.
Antetokounmpo is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Heat after missing three games with a strained groin.
The Clippers star will reportedly return from injury on Sunday, which is great news for fantasy managers.
While fantasy managers got to watch LeBron James make his season debut on Tuesday, there are some key stars on the sidelines during Week 5.
Antetokounmpo will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks after straining his groin on Monday.
The Spurs will be without Wemby for at least 2-3 weeks after he strained his left calf.
LeBron, Zion Williamson and Josh Giddey are among the players whose availabilities and team schedules will impact fantasy basketball in Week 5.
The 76ers are once again without Embiid, whose right knee has been the issue recently.
Philadelphia has a two-game week, which lowers the fantasy value of its deep-league options.
While the Hawks will be without Young for over a month, the Pelicans may get Williamson back well before that.
“Ice Trae” will be sidelined for at least four weeks after spraining his MCL last week.
The Pacers, Lakers and Thunder are among the teams with lengthy injury reports at the halfway point of Week 2.
The Timberwolves star strained his right hamstring during Sunday’s win over the Pacers.
Already without LeBron James, the Lakers will have to navigate at least four games without Luka Dončić.
The Clippers are the only team that plays two games during Week 2. What should you do with Bradley Beal?
Your weekly primer on some of the critical injuries that will impact fantasy basketball.
“The Process” made his anticipated return to action on Friday, and the 76ers have a two-game slate for Week 1 of the 2025-26 NBA season.