NBA injury report, November 18: Updates for LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo, more

We've got 11 games on tap in the NBA Friday, which usually means a lengthy injury report anyway. However, there seem to be more issues than usual to start the season this time around. Here's Friday's injury report, along with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.

NBA Injury Report: November 18

Tyler Herro (ankle) – OUT
Bam Adebayo (knee) – questionable
Caleb Martin (knee) – questionable

Adebayo might be back after missing the team's last game. Jimmy Butler and Max Strus seem like the best DFS plays for Miami given the current injury situation.

LaMelo Ball (ankle) – OUT
Gordon Hayward (shoulder) – doubtful
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) – doubtful

Ball suffered another ankle injury, while Hayward and Smith Jr. are still unlikely to play. Look for Terry Rozier and Jalen McDaniels to be favorites in DFS lineups.

Jarrett Allen (illness) – questionable

Allen had an ankle issue earlier this month and is now dealing with an illness. If he doesn't play, Evan Mobley gains value in fantasy/DFS formats.

Jrue Holiday (ankle) – questionable
Grayson Allen (ankle) – doubtful
Pat Connaughton (calf) – OUT

With Connaughton out and Allen doubtful, Jordan Nwora has some appeal in fantasy/DFS formats. If Holiday sits, the Jevon Carter show will continue Friday.

Matisse Thybulle (ankle) – available
Furkan Korkmaz (knee) – OUT

Thybulle is back but Korkmaz being out opens up more minutes for Georges Niang and De'Anthony Melton off the bench.

Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) – probable
Paolo Banchero (ankle) – OUT, expected to miss at least a week
Gary Harris (knee) – probable

This is a potential revenge game for Carter Jr., so he might be a good pick in DFS lineups. Franz Wagner maintains his value with Banchero out.

Coby White (quad) – questionable
Patrick Williams (ankle) – questionable

White coming back would impact Goran Dragic and Ayo Dosunmu off the bench, although the Bulls do need some scoring. If Williams sits, Chicago's already suspect defense takes a big hit.

Kevin Porter Jr. (back) – questionable

If Porter Jr. sits, Jalen Green should see even more shooting volume in Houston's offense.

Tre Mann (back) – OUT
Darius Bazley (ankle) – OUT

With Mann and Bazley still out, Josh Giddey and Aleksej Pokusevski are the top value adds from Oklahoma City's roster.

Nikola Jokic (protocols) – OUT
Jamal Murray (protocols) – OUT
Aaron Gordon (illness) – questionable

With Jokic and Murray both sidelined, it might be wise to bet against the Nuggets in this one. DeAndre Jordan and Bones Hyland likely get the start with Jokic and Murray out. If Gordon doesn't suit up, that means more minutes for Jeff Green.

JaVale McGee (neck) – probable
Maxi Kleber (back) – OUT

Christian Wood will see more frontcourt minutes with Kleber sidelined. McGee coming back will cap Dwight Powell's playing time.

Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) – probable
Marcus Smart (ankle) – questionable

If both players return, Derrick White will be back in his bench role and Payton Pritchard will see a big reduction in playing time.

Zion Williamson (foot) – questionable

Williamson sat the team's last two games, which were both victories for the Pelicans. Larry Nance Jr. likely sees more playing time, but it'll be CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram who benefit from a fantasy/DFS standpoint with more shot attempts.

Chris Paul (heel) – questionable

If Paul remains out, Devin Booker will continue to be a playmaker while Cam Payne would rise into the realm of being a solid value add.

Mitchell Robinson (knee) – doubtful

With Robinson still sidelined, look for Julius Randle to continue being a big factor on the glass.

Cory Joseph (hip) – questionable

Joseph played Thursday, so he might be rested tonight. We'll see if the Pistons sit more players for this contest as the day goes on.

LeBron James (groin) – questionable
Anthony Davis (back) – probable

James could make his return after missing the last two games, and the Lakers desperately need their star back on the floor. Davis should be good to go after an extended break.

  
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