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BKN • Power Forward • #
13 days ago
Wolf hadn’t scored at least 20 points in a game since November 29 against the Bucks. The 21-year-old power forward also had nine rebounds and five assists, giving him an excellent stat line. Wolf is going to be hard pressed to maintain this level of production with Michael Porter Jr. healthy, but Wolf could have value in deeper formats if the Nets opt to shutdown MPJ.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
13 days ago
Porter and the Nets were in the game until the final minute, losing to the Cavaliers 106-102. This is always a positive development for Porter’s fantasy value as he ended up playing 30 minutes in the contest. The 27-year-old small forward has had at least 25 points in three of his last four games. The Nets have two games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Heat on Tuesday.
ATL • Guard • #9
13 days ago
Alexander-Walker was listed as questionable with a left foot sprain after missing Thursday’s win over the Wizards, but was ruled in for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Zaccharie Risacher will likely head back to the bench with Alexander-Walker returning.
ATL • Forward • #1
13 days ago
Johnson was initially listed as questionable with a hip injury, but was ruled in for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Jonathan Kuminga might move back to the bench with Johnson returning, but should still be rostered in most formats.
BKN • Center • #33
13 days ago
A sprained right thumb will keep Claxton out for the Nets’ final game of Week 18. Day’Ron Sharpe has been the replacement in the starting lineup on previous days when Claxton was unavailable, and he is worth streaming as a spot starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward • #1
14 days ago
Johnson’s absence from the Hawks’ lineup for Thursday’s win over the Wizards resulted in a start for Jonathan Kuminga, who put up 17 points and nine rebounds as part of a complete stat line. Even if Johnson returns on Sunday, Kuminga should be rostered in 12-team leagues due to what he can provide off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Guard • #9
14 days ago
Alexander-Walker did not play in Thursday’s win over the Wizards, having suffered a sprained left foot. His absence led to Zaccharie Risacher returning to the starting lineup, with C.J. McCollum serving as the primary playmaker. Risacher is not worth the risk in most redraft leagues, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
14 days ago
Claxton is dealing with a sprained right thumb, casting some doubt on his availability for Sunday’s game. If he’s unable to go, the Nets will turn to Day’Ron Sharpe to fill the void. While this would not be an easy matchup, the opportunity to start raises Sharpe’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
14 days ago
While Sunday’s game is not part of a back-to-back, the Nets are still resting Dëmin for left plantar fascia injury management reasons. With Drake Powell being optioned ot the team’s G League affiliate, the Nets may give another rookie, Ben Saraf, more rotation minutes. He is not worth the streaming risk in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
14 days ago
Traoré entered Friday having scored in double figures in three of his prior four games, but that’s not why his rostership has increased recently. The assists and steals are where the rookie has been most valuable since locking down a spot in the starting lineup. The seven assists were the most in a game for Traoré since February 11, and he has multiple steals in five of his last six appearances.
BKN • Center • #33
14 days ago
Claxton’s production was limited on Friday, as he failed to record any defensive stats in the 37-point defeat. Add in the lackluster rebounding production, and this was a challenging night for those who have Claxton rostered. And it was worse for those who had hopped onto the Day’Ron Sharpe (2/5/3) bandwagon, as he played 15 minutes and shot 1-of-7 from the field. The Nets’ bigs will look to bounce back on Sunday against the Cavaliers.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
14 days ago
At this point in the season, there are two concerns for Porter managers: the Nets shut him down, or the team gets blown out. The latter scenario occurred on Friday, limiting MPJ to 26 minutes. He finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line but put up solid percentages. And things won’t get easier for Porter and the Nets, as they end Week 18 at home against the Cavaliers on Sunday.
BKN • • #
15 days ago
Nelson enjoyed a productive stint with Alabama to finish out the last two years of his college career, and he’s posted solid numbers for the Long Island Nets of the G League this season. He’ll get some run for the parent club down the stretch, and given Brooklyn’s record and incentive to play its young players, it wouldn’t be surprising if Nelson sees meaningful rotation minutes at some point before the 2025-26 campaign ends.
Source: Michael Scotto
ATL • G • #5
15 days ago
Daniels did a little bit of everything in this game, including finishing with at least 10 assists for the sixth time this season. He also matched his season high for steals. His scoring is down this season, but over his last three games, he has averaged 8.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game. Daniels’ game is built for category leagues, and he’ll continue to provide plenty of boards, assists and steals for the rest of the year.
ATL • F • #24
15 days ago
Against his former team, Kispert got off to a scorching hot start, knocking down his first seven shots of the game. He cooled off after that, but he ended up setting a new career high for scoring in this game. Kispert was able to get revenge on the team that drafted him, but this shouldn’t change how managers view him. Leave him on the waiver wire.
ATL • G • #3
15 days ago
McCollum had one of his worst games as a Hawk against the Wizards on Tuesday, but he bounced back in this one. He scored 22 of his 25 points before halftime, which contributed to a second straight blowout win. McCollum has been a consistent source of offense for Atlanta, and he stepped up with Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) and Jalen Johnson (hip) sidelined for this ogame.
ATL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
15 days ago
With Jalen Johnson (hip) sidelined, Kuminga made his first start as a Hawk in his second appearance for the team. He posted an efficient, well-rounded stat line in his 30 minutes. If Johnson ends up missing more time, Kuminga should remain in the starting unit and provide plenty of value. He has been excellent through two games with the Hawks, but he hasn’t been this efficient throughout his career. Still, the counting stats should be there.
BKN • Power Forward • #
15 days ago
Having totaled 17 points in his last three games, Wolf was more productive against the Spurs. The 14 points were the most the rookie has scored in a game since the Nets’ final game before the All-Star break, with Wolf hitting that number in a loss to the Pacers. His fantasy value for the rest of the season depends partly on Michael Porter Jr.'s availability. When MPJ is logging starters’ minutes, as he did on Thursday, it’s challenging to get too much value out of Wolf. If Porter is rested for Friday’s game against the Celtics, the 7-footer would be worth a look in deeper leagues.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
15 days ago
Sharpe only played 19 minutes in Thursday’s game, but that was more than enough time for him to record his first double-double since the All-Star break and fifth of the season. At this point, Sharpe is worth rostering in deep leagues, even if starter Nic Claxton (12 points, seven rebounds and three assists) is available. The Nets visit the Celtics on Friday, so there may be a few more minutes available to Sharpe.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
15 days ago
Porter recorded his tenth double-double of the season on Thursday, with the 14 rebounds being the most in a game for him since grabbing 17 in a November 2 loss to the 76ers. MPJ didn’t record any defensive stats, but fantasy managers should not be surprised by that. With the Nets visiting the Celtics on Friday, there’s a chance that Porter gets the night off, although he played both games of Brooklyn’s most recent back-to-back.
ATL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
16 days ago
With Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) and Jalen Johnson (hip) both sidelined, Risacher and Kuminga will join the starting unit. Risacher has come off the bench the last two games after starting most of the year, while Kuminga will be making his second appearance and first start as a Hawk.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Forward • #1
16 days ago
Johnson suffered a hip injury in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Wizards and will not play in the rematch. It makes sense since the Hawks should be able to beat the Wizards without Johnson. His absence should mean extra minutes and usage for Jonathan Kuminga, who looked great in his Hawks debut on Tuesday.
ATL • F • #10
17 days ago
Risacher is dealing with a right hip contusion. If he can’t go after logging 28 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Wizards, the Hawks would likely lean on Mouhamed Gueye a bit more, along with Jonathan Kuminga. Of the two, Kuminga is the one whom fantasy managers should seek on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Guard • #9
17 days ago
Alexander-Walker has a sprained left foot, but the good news is that the door is open for him to play against the Wizards. If he can’t go, there will be more opportunities available to Gabe Vincent and Keaton Wallace, while Buddy Hield could move into the back end of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward • #1
17 days ago
Johnson suffered a left hip flexor injury during Tuesday’s win over the Wizards, exiting after playing six minutes. Jonathan Kuminga picked up additional minutes in his first appearance as a Hawk and was outstanding, scoring 27 points. Zaccharie Risacher and Mouhamed Gueye would also pick up minutes if Johnson sits, but Kuminga offers the highest fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F-C • #17
17 days ago
Okongwu struggled mightily with his shot, but he was still able to record his second straight double-double. He fell one assist shy of matching his season high for assists as well. This was only the eighth time this season that Okongwu has taken at least 17 shots, and when he has, he hasn’t shot this poorly. He’ll look to be better in the rematch on Thursday.
ATL • Forward • #18
17 days ago
This wasn’t a great outing for Gueye, but he was able to haul in double digit rebounds in just 18 minutes. However, there is upside for him to do more moving forward. Jalen Johnson (hip) exited early, which allowed Gueye to start the second half. If Johnson ends up missing time, Gueye could occupy the starting role temporarily. However, Jonathan Kuminga ended up playing more minutes and would be the better option for fantasy managers.
ATL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
17 days ago
It has been over a month since Kuminga last suited up, and when he did, it was for the Warriors. In his first game with Atlanta, it appears Golden State gave up on him too quickly. Sure, it’s only one game, but he was incredible in his debut. Plus, Jalen Johnson (hip) exited in the first quarter. Kuminga didn’t start the second half, but he should take on extended minutes if Johnson ends up remaining sidelined more than just the end of this game.
BKN • Center • #33
17 days ago
Claxton may not have done much on the glass or as a shot-blocker, but he provided excellent value in the assist and steal categories on Tuesday. The nine helpers were the most in a game for him since December 6, when Clax dished out ten as part of a triple-double against the Pelicans. And Claxton’s three steals matched his total in his six prior appearances in February. Injury management nights are a concern for fantasy managers, especially with a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday on the horizon. That said, Claxton can provide value when on the floor.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
17 days ago
After totaling 28 points on 9-of-25 shooting in Brooklyn’s first three games out of the All-Star break, Clowney snapped out of his mini-slump on Tuesday. He shot 4-of-5 from beyond the arc while also recording a stat line that only lacked an assist. With the Nets focused on strengthening their draft lottery odds, Clowney’s playing time should not be a concern the rest of the season.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
17 days ago
One thing fantasy managers know they’re going to get from Porter, when he’s on the floor, is scoring. While the production has been a bit inconsistent recently, he’s scored at least 22 points in three of his last five games. There were no defensive stats to speak of on Tuesday, so managers hoping to get a more robust line from Porter were disappointed. With the Nets’ final three games of Week 18 including a back-to-back, MPJ likely plays just two of those games.
ATL • Forward • #1
18 days ago
Johnson only played six minutes before his exit, which will open up plenty of minutes for the reserves. Jonathan Kuminga, who is making his debut for the team, should see a nice bump in minutes, while Zaccharie Risacher and Mouhamed Gueye could play larger roles as well.
Source: Hawks PR
ATL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
18 days ago
Kuminga has been sidelined since January, so this will be his first time suiting up since Golden State sent him to Atlanta at the trade deadline. It’s unclear what his role will look like, but he should take minutes away from Zaccharie Risacher and Mouhamed Gueye.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
19 days ago
While Kuminga isn’t guaranteed to return on Tuesday against the Wizards given his questionable listing, he should return to the court sometime soon. The Hawks said the 23-year-old power forward would be re-evaluated this week. Kuminga will likely require a minutes ramp up after missing so much time.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
20 days ago
Porter wasn’t efficient while handling lead scorer duties for the Nets. The 27-year-old small forward’s shot from long distance was off as he went just 1-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Porter is a better shooter than that, but he still was able to salvage his line with seven rebounds and six assists. The Nets have four games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
ATL • G • #3
20 days ago
McCollum moved into the starting lineup Sunday and played 32 minutes. While the Hawks felt the change was necessary after losing to the Heat on Friday, it’s not a major difference for fantasy purposes because McCollum was already playing around 30 minutes per game when coming off the bench. The 34-year-old shooting guard has been excellent in his role lately, providing top-50 overall value over the last two weeks.
ATL • F-C • #17
20 days ago
Okongwu continues to produce since returning from a gruesome mouth injury. The 25-year-old center had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the win over the Nets on Sunday. He only had three rebounds against the Heat on Friday, so it was nice to see him bounce back in that category. Okongwu has provided third-round per game value this season.
ATL • Forward • #1
20 days ago
The Hawks trailed 104-97 with five minutes left in regulation before leading a furious comeback to win 115-104. Down the stretch, Johnson either scored or had an assist on all but two of the Hawks’ last 18 points. The 24-year-old small forward has provided 15th-overall per game value this season. The Hawks have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
BKN • Center • #33
20 days ago
Claxton will start after missing Friday’s loss to the Thunder, which was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. While his return pushes Day’Ron Sharpe to the bench, Claxton will be under a minutes restriction. Fantasy managers who added Sharpe should hold onto him.
Source: Brian Lewis
ATL • G • #3
20 days ago
The Hawks have been successful in recent weeks with a closing lineup that includes McCollum, with Zaccharie Risacher moving to the bench. In the aftermath of Friday’s blowout loss to the Heat, Atlanta will go with this lineup from the start. McCollum joins Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu in the starting five.
Source: Lauren L. Williams
BKN • Center • #33
21 days ago
Claxton did not play in Friday’s loss to the Thunder, which was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. His return to the Nets’ lineup will push Day’Ron Sharpe to the bench. Those who streamed Sharpe should consider holding onto him, as he has provided solid deep-league value recently, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
21 days ago
Williams will miss a second consecutive game for personal reasons. While his absence doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, it should result in more opportunities for rookies Danny Wolf and Drake Powell.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
21 days ago
Sharpe was one of three Nets players to score in double figures against the Thunder. All of his scoring came from inside the arc, where he also had success securing rebounds. Friday’s total marked the fourth time in February he’s finished a game with double-digit points. While he won’t often log massive performances from a numbers standpoint, he’s certainly a double-double candidate on a nightly basis.
BKN • Point Guard • #
21 days ago
Traoré had another impressive performance on Friday, scoring in double figures for the fifth time in his past six appearances. The rookie guard used a combination of interior scoring and free-throw production to tally most of his points, and did a good job defensively of collecting stocks. Traoré has come into his own late and carved out a nice role. He’s trending in the right direction, and as long as his minutes remain high, he should finish the end of the fantasy season relatively strong.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
21 days ago
While it wasn’t his best shooting performance, MPJ volumed his way past the 20-point mark and used the free-throw line for help along the way. His inefficient three-point shooting was what specifically held him back, but Porter still contributed on the glass and led Brooklyn in assists on Friday before subbing out for the final time. He’ll remain the Nets’ go-to guy the remainder of the season, barring anything unforeseen. Fantasy managers should feel good about his production the rest of the way.
ATL • G • #3
21 days ago
McCollum was one of the reasons the Hawks were able to bounce back from a 16-point first quarter, shooting 4-of-7 from the field in the second. Unfortunately for him and the Hawks, the veteran guard didn’t offer much production after halftime, and Miami eventually pulled away for a 31-point victory. Atlanta’s need for bench scoring has preserved McCollum’s fantasy value, as he has been close to a top-50 player over the past two weeks.
ATL • Guard • #9
21 days ago
Alexander-Walker has scored at least 20 points in 31 games this season, eight more than his total in his first six NBA seasons. He didn’t record any defensive stats against the Heat on Friday, but NAW continues to offer consistent fantasy value. Rostered in 59 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Alexander-Walker can provide some 10-team league managers with excellent value the rest of the season as the Hawks look to earn a playoff berth.
ATL • Forward • #1
21 days ago
While Johnson finished Friday’s defeat with his 11th triple-double of the season, the efficiency was lacking. He kept the turnovers in check, but the 6-of-22 night from the field was one of the worst this season for the Hawks’ All-Star forward. The good news for Johnson managers is that Atlanta has another game to play in Week 17, at home against the struggling Nets on Sunday.
ATL • F-C • #17
21 days ago
Okongwu has reached double figures in four of the five games he’s played since returning from a mouth injury, with Friday’s performance being his most productive. However, while the Hawks’ center recorded a complete stat line, the rebounding production was a letdown. That said, Okongwu could be in for a big finish to Week 17, as the Hawks host the rebuilding Nets on Sunday.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
22 days ago
Williams’ absence isn’t particularly notable, given his limited production this season. His vacated minutes should be absorbed in some combination by Danny Wolf and Drake Powell.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
22 days ago
Claxton’s streak of absences will extend to three, and it’s unclear when he’ll return. Until Claxton is back, Day’Ron Sharpe makes an excellent streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #3
22 days ago
McCollum continues to come off the bench, but ended up being the Hawks’ second leading scorer in the win over the 76ers on Thursday. The 34-year-old shooting guard had 23 points in 30 minutes off the bench. He’s provided 11th-round per game value on the season, according to Basketball Monster. The Hawks have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Heat on Friday.
ATL • Forward • #1
22 days ago
Johnson continues to absolutely carry the Hawks and fantasy teams alike. Over his last six games, the 24-year-old small forward is averaging 27.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 2.2 steals. Johnson is once again filling up stat sheets with his varied skillset. He’s provided 14th-overall per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Hawks face the Heat on Friday on the second night of a back-to-back.
BKN • Power Forward • #
22 days ago
With Michael Porter Jr. being limited to 21 minutes since the game was a blowout, Wolf picked up additional time off the bench on Thursday. While the percentages weren’t good, the rookie 7-footer produced a complete stat line in his 27 minutes. Wolf isn’t a must-roster player right now, but that could change in the near future as the Nets continue to prioritize player development and their draft lottery odds.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
22 days ago
After playing 16 minutes in his Nets’ debut, Agbaji logged 28 minutes on Thursday and was reasonably productive. However, his best chance at fantasy relevance may come on nights when Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney are either unavailable or play limited minutes. That was the case in Cleveland, with MPJ playing 21 minutes and Clowney (eight points, one rebound, two assists and two three-pointers) playing 20. Agbaji isn’t a must-add, but he is worth keeping an eye on.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
22 days ago
Back in the Nets’ lineup after a two-game absence, Porter played 21 minutes in Thursday’s blowout defeat. That’s one of the concerns for fantasy managers as the season approaches its conclusion. In addition to potential injury-management games, there’s also the concern that Porter’s minutes will be limited at times when games get out of hand. That was certainly the case on Thursday.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
23 days ago
Porter and Clowney are back after sitting out the Nets’ final game before the All-Star break. The return of those two means that Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams will come off the bench, eliminating most of their streaming value. Danny Wolf’s playing time will also take a hit, but he offers a higher fantasy upside than Mann or Williams.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
BKN • Small Forward • #1
24 days ago
Both players sat out Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break, and both will be back against Cleveland. Expect MPJ and Clowney to handle their usual workloads, which means less playing time for Danny Wolf, Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
24 days ago
Claxton missed Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break with a hip injury, but an ankle injury will keep him out for the first game after the break. With Claxton sidelined, Day’Ron Sharpe should join the starting lineup, and he offers high upside for “silly season.” Fantasy managers in need of big man stats should add Sharpe immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
24 days ago
It’s unclear what Kuminga’s role will be once he’s cleared to play, but fantasy managers will have to stash him in an IL spot until he’s back on the court. Due to his extensive time off, Kuminga will likely require time to ramp up.
Source: Atlanta Hawks