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BKN • Shooting Guard • #
24 days ago
Powell and Liddell are the holdovers from the lineup that started Sunday’s win over the Wizards. Saraf, Smith and Scott replace Nolan Traoré, Jalen Wilson and Chaney Johnson. Saraf and Powell may be the “safest” options for those in active fantasy leagues, as they were first-round picks last summer, and their development is critical for the Nets.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
24 days ago
White was downgraded to questionable Tuesday afternoon and subsequently ruled out with left groin soreness. The 26-year-old has excelled in a bench role since coming over from the Bulls before the trade deadline. Tre Mann could see a slight boost in minutes and production with White sidelined.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
24 days ago
Saraf is back after missing Sunday’s win over the Wizards. He’ll provide depth off the bench behind Nolan Traoré, and there may be times when the two rookies are on the court together.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
24 days ago
The downgrade in status so close to tip-off is never good news for a player’s availability. If White is sidelined, the Hornets will need to pick up the slack through a committee approach, but there are no actionable fantasy moves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
25 days ago
White is managing some soreness in his groin, but he is expected to suit up against Boston. He’ll continue to be a fantastic option off the bench for Charlotte, though his fantasy impact has been limited by a lack of minutes, partially due to so many blowouts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
25 days ago
Williams will miss a second straight game with this foot injury. Malachi Smith and Trevon Scott should continue to play extended minutes off the bench with Williams unavailable. Both played over 20 minutes on Sunday, though neither was productive.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
25 days ago
Following a one-game absence, the rookie guard has a chance to take the floor on Tuesday when the Nets host the Bucks. Saraf had a productive stretch recently in March, scoring in double figures in eight of nine games. He’s been quieter in the three games since, but continues to log decent minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
25 days ago
Mann will miss a second straight game, which should allow Jalen Wilson to get another start. He contributed 19 points, five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes as a starter on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
25 days ago
Clowney will remain out for a second straight game with this ankle injury. E.J. Liddell should get another start after he scored 15 points in 30 minutes against the Wizards on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
25 days ago
Claxton will miss a second straight game, which should allow Chaney Johnson to start at center once again. Johnson only played 21 minutes on Sunday, which is too limited of a role for him to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
26 days ago
Since coming over from the Bulls in a trade before this year’s deadline, White has routinely played 25 minutes or less per game. The 26-year-old point guard has displayed remarkable offensive efficiency with the Hornets as he’s consistently put up points without playing a ton of minutes. Sunday was his ninth game with at least 16 points in his last 12 games, and he did it despite just 20 minutes. White is most useful in points and category leagues because of his lack of production in the other categories.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
26 days ago
Bridges has now scored 25 points in two of his last three games and at least 19 points in four consecutive games. The 28-year-old small forward stepped up for the Hornets on a night when Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller combined for just 18 points. Bridges has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets have three games in the last week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Celtics on Tuesday.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
26 days ago
Ball had two 30-point games in the entire month of March and wasted no time by dropping 35 points in his third game in April. The 24-year-old point guard caught fire from downtown as he made 7-of-14 attempts from behind the three-point line. Ball has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets have three games in the final week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Celtics on Tuesday.
CHA • Center • #14
26 days ago
After missing Friday’s win over the Pacers, Diabaté is back and will assume his usual duties as the Hornets’ starting center. Ryan Kalkbrenner will head to the bench, which limits his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Point Guard • #
26 days ago
Traoré led the Nets in points, assists and three-pointers in the win over the Wizards on Sunday. The 19-year-old guard continues to improve his future standing in the organization with a strong finish to the season. Traoré and the Nets have four games in the final week of the regular season, so there’s still time for him to make an impression before the offseason begins.
CHA • Center • #14
26 days ago
Diabaté missed Friday’s win over the Pacers, but was listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves, so his availability isn’t a surprise. Ryan Kalkbrenner will head back to the bench as Diabaté returns to the starting lineup.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
26 days ago
Saraf will miss Sunday’s game due to back tightness, freeing up minutes behind starting point guard Nolan Traoré.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
26 days ago
Mann joins the lengthy list of Nets players who aren’t available for Sunday’s game. Drake Powell and Malachi Smith will play, and both are worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues due to Brooklyn’s limited numbers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
26 days ago
Mann was initially probable for Sunday’s game. With Ziaire Williams already out, the Nets will be extremely thin on the wings. Starter Drake Powell and reserve Malachi Smith are two players whose minutes may increase if Mann can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
26 days ago
Initially questionable, Clowney is out for the Nets’ final game of Week 23. With Nic Claxton also out, Chaney Johnson, Josh Minott and E.J. Liddell should play plenty due to the Nets’ lack of healthy options in the frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #14
27 days ago
Diabaté did not play in Friday’s win over the Pacers, prompting Ryan Kalkbrenner to make his first start since February 22. With the Hornets’ usual starting center on track to play, Kalkbrenner will head to the bench, limiting his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
27 days ago
Williams is out after playing 21 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hawks. His absence frees up minutes among the Nets’ reserves, including Malachi Smith and Trevon Scott. Smith offers higher upside, but both players are risky streaming options.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
27 days ago
Saraf is dealing with back tightness, casting some doubt on his availability for Sunday’s game. Nolan Traoré is available, and his status as the starting point guard won’t change. If Saraf doesn’t play, Malachi Smith would figure more prominently in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
27 days ago
Not only is Mann dealing with a sore left Achilles, but also a sore right knee. He is considered probable, so the Nets may have the veteran wing in the rotation. With Nic Claxton (hand) unavailable, Mann could figure more prominently in the Nets’ offensive attack, mainly as a facilitator.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
27 days ago
Clowney has been dealing with a sore left ankle for a little while now, but his Friday night was cut short due to a third-quarter ejection. With Nic Claxton (hand) already out, Clowney would figure prominently in the starting lineup, even if his minutes are limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
27 days ago
Claxton is dealing with a sore right hand and will not play on Sunday. His absence frees up minutes for Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson, but both are risky plays due to the unpredictable nature of head coach Jordi Fernandez’s rotations.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • • #18
27 days ago
Less than 24 hours removed from a 12-point first quarter in a loss to the Hawks, Smith has received a standard contract. That said, he was productive across two 10-day contracts, earning the upgrade to a standard deal. Given the Nets’ injuries on the perimeter, Smith should play rotation minutes over the final eight days of the regular season.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Point Guard • #
28 days ago
Traoré played a team-high 29 minutes in Friday’s defeat, and the rookie has started every game that he’s been available for since January 29. The final few games of the regular season will be important for Traoré and fellow rookies Drake Powell (6/2/4/2/1) and Ben Saraf (2/2/4) as the Nets’ decision-makers continue to evaluate them with an eye toward 2026-27. The Nets finish their Week 23 slate on Sunday against the Wizards.
BKN • Center • #33
28 days ago
Claxton played 25 minutes in Friday’s defeat, which is better for fantasy managers than not having him at all. The limitations placed on veteran players by some lottery-bound teams in the latter stages of the season are a good argument for ending fantasy seasons earlier than Week 23. Claxton has not exceeded 25 minutes since March 7, and he probably won’t on Sunday against the Wizards, either.
CHA • Center • #
28 days ago
With Moussa Diabaté out with a sore ankle, Kalkbrenner made his first start since February 22 on Friday. He didn’t offer a great deal as a scorer, but the rebounds and blocks are what most fantasy managers rostering the rookie center are looking for. If Diabaté remains out for Sunday’s game in Minnesota, another start will be in the cards for Kalkbrenner.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
28 days ago
One night removed from scoring 25 points in a win over the Suns, Bridges put up 19 more on Friday. Add in the assists and three-pointers, and this was another good performance for the Hornets’ forward. Bridges will look to end Week 23 on a high note when Charlotte visits Minnesota on Sunday.
CHA • Small Forward • #
28 days ago
Before Friday, Knueppel went nearly three weeks without consecutive 20-point games. He and the other Hornets did much of what they wanted to offensively, shooting 24-of-49 from beyond the arc. Knueppel was responsible for three made threes, moving to 7-of-16 over his last two games. It’s safe to say that he’s snapped out of the two-game mini-slump in which he shot 1-of-9 from beyond the arc.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
28 days ago
Miller did a good job scoring-wise on Friday, but the defensive contributions, as limited as they were, are a notable story from Friday’s win. Before Friday, he had last recorded at least one steal and one block in the same game on March 6. That isn’t a strong suit of Miller’s in terms of fantasy value, so Friday’s line was a welcome bonus for those rostering him. The Hornets play once more in Week 23, at Minnesota on Sunday.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
28 days ago
Clowney got into it with Atlanta’s Mouhamed Gueye just over halfway through the third quarter. And the Nets forward kept going after officials separated the players, resulting in a second technical foul. Clowney finished with 12 points (4-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, one assist and one steal. Josh Minott should play more minutes for the remainder of Friday’s game.
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
28 days ago
Mann is back from injury and will rejoin the Nets’ starting unit. Brooklyn has lost 11 of its last 12 games, and with six games remaining in the season, the Nets have one of the league’s worst records. Clowney and Claxton could be solid fantasy contributors on Friday.
Source: C.J. Holmes
CHA • Center • #
28 days ago
The Hornets are down a starter for Friday’s game, as Moussa Diabaté is out with a sore left ankle. Kalkbrenner moves into the starting five and should play plenty, as Grant Williams is also out for the Hornets.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Center • #14
28 days ago
Diabaté will miss Friday’s game with a sore left ankle, likely meaning that Ryan Kalkbrenner will start. Taking on that role would raise the rookie’s fantasy ceiling, especially in what appears to be a favorable matchup for the Hornets.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
BKN • Power Forward • #
28 days ago
Wolf, the 27th overall pick in last June’s draft, injured his ankle during a March 22 game against the Kings and has not played since. With Michael Porter Jr. also done for the year, Ziaire Williams has taken on added fantasy value in recent games. Wolf appeared in 57 games as a rookie, averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 20.8 minutes. While wasn’t productive enough to become a must-roster player, there were nights when Wolf was a worthwhile streamer in deep leagues.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
28 days ago
Having missed the Nets’ past 11 games, Porter Jr. will miss the team’s remaining regular-season games, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced on Friday. The championship-winning forward will finish the season having averaged 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. With Danny Wolf also out, Ziaire Williams should remain a productive fantasy contributor.
Source: Brian Lewis
CHA • Power Forward • #2
28 days ago
Williams will sit out against the Pacers due to right knee injury management. Sion James and Josh Green could pick up a few extra minutes, but neither of them are worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #14
28 days ago
Diabaté is dealing with left ankle soreness, and it could cost him a game against Indiana. If the big man is ultimately sidelined, Ryan Kalkbrenner would likely replace him in the starting five. If Kalkbrenner starts, he’ll be worth streaming in a favorable matchup with the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
28 days ago
To no one’s surprise, Claxton and Clowney have been upgraded to available after getting a probable designation on Thursday. Expect the pair to handle their normal workloads against Atlanta.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
29 days ago
After shooting a combined 4-of-19 from beyond the arc in his previous three games, Knueppel had a better night against the Suns. In addition to making four of his nine three-point attempts, the rookie wing is up to 35 games with at least 20 points. At a minimum, Knueppel is one of the favorites for Rookie of the Year, along with college teammate Cooper Flagg. And given his role in the Hornets’ success, it would be unsurprising if many voters viewed Knueppel as the clear leader going into the final week of the regular season.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
29 days ago
Ball’s point total may not have been as high as many fantasy managers have grown accustomed to, but he had one of his best floor games of the season on Thursday. In addition to racking up 11 assists, the Hornets point guard did not commit a turnover. This was Ball’s first game of the season in which he reached double figures in assists without committing a turnover. His efficiency has improved since the All-Star break, a big reason the Hornets have locked up a spot in the Play-In tournament and can still finish in the top-6 of the East.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
29 days ago
After scoring an efficient 19 points in Tuesday’s win over the Nets, Bridges was even better against the Suns. Recording his first 20-point game since March 14, the 25 were the most in a game for the Hornets’ forward since a March 11 win over the Kings (26 points). Add in the three-pointers, and Thursday was a good night for those rostering Bridges.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
29 days ago
The Hornets received 46 points from their bench on Thursday, with White’s 19 leading the way. The reserve guard has averaged 18.7 points per game over his last ten appearances, shooting 49.2 percent from the field. Since he brings little to the table in the defensive categories, White holds superior value in points leagues and in category leagues where managers are targeting points and three-pointers.
BKN • Center • #33
29 days ago
While Claxton and Clowney are on the Nets’ initial injury report for Friday, both are considered probable. With Danny Wolf (ankle) still out, Brooklyn would likely rely on players such as Chaney Johnson, Josh Minott and even E.J. Liddell if their two starters are unable to go. And which reserve forwards play solid minutes has seemingly changed from game to game, making Minott and Johnson challenging players to trust in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
29 days ago
Mann is back after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets with a sore left Achilles. His return likely bumps Ziaire Williams out of the starting lineup. Given how the Nets have handled their rotation recently, there’s no guarantee that Williams gets the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #13
30 days ago
Hall’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Hornets’ rotation on most nights.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Traoré likely would’ve replicated his stat line from Sunday’s win over the Kings when he had 17 points and six assists, but he only played 23 minutes with the Nets losing by so much. The Nets have two games remaining in Week 23, with a matchup against the Hawks coming on Friday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller got off to a scorching hot start to this game, scoring 16 points in the first quarter without missing a shot. He cooled off after that and wasn’t able to turn it into a huge performance, but it was enough for Charlotte to take a massive lead and not give it back. This came two days after he shot 5-of-13 and scored just 13 points in a loss to the Celtics on Sunday. He’ll look to keep this going into Thursday’s game against the Suns.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
After a quiet performance in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, Diabaté bounced back with his fourth double-double in his last six appearances. Diabaté continues to be a pivotal piece for Charlotte, which has led to some strong performances throughout the season, though they have come inconsistently. They’ll need him at his best entering the postseason, and he’ll look to have another double-double against the Suns on Thursday.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Bridges set a new season high for steals, and he fell one swipe shy of matching his career high. Entering this game, Bridges had a quiet stretch, and this ended up being his highest-scoring performance since March 14. He’ll continue to start and play big minutes, but his box score production has at least partially been limited by lopsided scores. That wasn’t the case in this one, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Suns on Thursday.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams started seven of eight games before being a DNP- Coach’s Decision in Brooklyn’s last game. Terance Mann (Achilles) is out, so Williams will return to the starting unit, where he has scored in double figures in five straight games.
Source: C.J. Holmes
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams is good to go after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Celtics. Sion James and Josh Green are likely to see their minutes decrease with Williams back in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Mann is dealing with a sore left Achilles and will not play on Tuesday. Ziaire Williams is available and is likely to move into the starting lineup, as the Nets continue without Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams’ absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes among the Hornets’ reserves. Sion James and Josh Green could see their minutes increase, and there may be room on the back end of the rotation for Pat Connaughton.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball had an opportunity to tie Saturday’s game in the final seconds, but his three-point attempt fell short of the mark. The Hornets’ point guard did not shoot the ball well, but the good news was that he kept the turnovers in check, which was not always the case in the past. Ball committed just two turnovers against the 76ers, and the assists and three-pointers were certainly useful to fantasy managers. Ball will look to clean up the shooting when the Hornets host the Celtics on Sunday.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Diabaté has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, with the exception being Friday’s blowout win over the Knicks. The Hornets’ center, who’s rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has been close to a top-75 player since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. With the Hornets hosting the Celtics on Sunday and then playing four games in Week 23, managers in 12-team leagues where Diabaté is still on the waiver wire should seriously consider adding him.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
While he did not record any assists or defensive stats, Miller had a nice afternoon as a scorer and rebounder. The 29 points were the most he’s scored in a game in over a month, having tallied 33 in a February 26 win over the Pacers. Since the All-Star break, Miller has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Hornets play once more in Week 22, as they host the Celtics on Sunday.