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BKN • Shooting Guard • #
7 days ago
While Saraf is in line to play rotation minutes off the bench, he has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
7 days ago
Monday is the first of two in as many days for the Nets, who host the Pistons on Tuesday. As a result, Porter won’t play against the Grizzlies. His absence may open a spot in the lineup for Danny Wolf, who has deep-league streaming value when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
7 days ago
Harden started slowly on Sunday, shooting 2-of-6 from the field and scoring six points in the first half. Like many of his teammates, The Beard was better in the second half, but the hole Cleveland found itself in early in the third quarter was too deep to climb out of. Harden did dish out 10 assists without recording a turnover, the first time he’s done so since joining the Cavaliers. Over his past two games, the former MVP totaled 15 assists and ten turnovers. Cleveland plays four games in Week 20, starting with the 76ers on Monday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
7 days ago
Mobley, serving as the starting center with Jarrett Allen (knee) unavailable, had an excellent afternoon despite the Cavaliers’ 109-98 defeat. Shooting over 50 percent from the field, the 6-foot-11 forward/center was also responsible for eight rebounds and three blocked shots. With the Cavaliers hosting the 76ers on Monday, the boost to Mobley’s fantasy value would remain if Allen has to miss another game.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
7 days ago
Mitchell may have been one of the few Cavaliers to get the memo about the early starting time, as he scored 12 of the team’s 36 first-half points. He was even more productive in the second half, finishing with a game-high 30 points on solid percentages and a complete stat line. The Cavaliers play four games in Week 20, starting with the 76ers on Monday. Due to his having missed the last four games with a strained groin, Mitchell may not be a lock to play against Philadelphia.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Mitchell and Wade are back after missing time with groin and ankle injuries, respectively. However, the Cavaliers will be without Jarrett Allen (knee), so Merrill will be the fifth starter. Jaylon Tyson, who moved into the lineup following Mitchell’s injury, returns to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Power Forward • #32
7 days ago
After a three-game absence with a sprained ankle, Wade is good to go for Sunday’s key matchup with the Celtics. He’ll likely slide into the space that was occupied by Jarrett Allen, who has been ruled out with a knee injury. This would also mean Evan Mobley is the starting center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
7 days ago
Tyson is available despite dealing with a strained neck suffered during Tuesday’s win over the Pistons. With Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade also available, the second-year wing could be headed to the bench, with Sam Merrill serving as the fifth starter. However, Tyson should play enough to retain value in 14-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
7 days ago
After a four-game absence, Mitchell is good to go for Cleveland’s matchup with the Celtics. His return will bump Sam Merrill or Jaylon Tyson to the bench, with the other likely starting due to Jarrett Allen (knee) being out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
8 days ago
Clowney didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but he brought more to the table offensively than fellow starter Nic Claxton. Shooting 1-of-5 from the field, Clax finished with two points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks. Brooklyn’s four-game Week 20 begins with a back-to-back, which could be an issue for Clowney and Claxton.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
8 days ago
All eight of Williams’ official shot attempts on Saturday came for beyond the arc. The five three-pointers matched his season-high, and the Nets wing has shot 9-of-18 from deep over his last three games. While Williams was not the choice to move into the starting lineup in the aftermath of Egor Dëmin’s foot injury, he offers a higher upside than Terance Mann (seven points, four rebounds, two assists and one block), who is now starting.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
8 days ago
The Nets outscored the Pistons by a 34-21 margin in the fourth quarter, but Porter did most of his damage in the first three frames. The Nets forward finished with his second double-double in as many games and 12th of the season, three shy of his total for the 2024-25 campaign. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Nets continue to play Porter starters’ minutes, preserving his value. Brooklyn plays four games in Week 20, starting with a home back-to-back against the Grizzlies (Monday) and Pistons (Tuesday). As a result, this could be a three-game week for Porter.
CLE • Point Guard • #
8 days ago
Proctor has a strained quad and could miss multiple games. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Donovan Mitchell (groin) on track to return on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
8 days ago
Tyson is dealing with a strained neck. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, that would free up additional minutes for Keon Ellis, whose defensive ability makes him a key member of Cleveland’s bench rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
8 days ago
Wade practiced on Friday and is on track to return after missing Cleveland’s last three games with a sprained ankle. With Jarrett Allen (knee) out, Wade will likely be the starting power forward, with Evan Mobley shifting to the five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
8 days ago
Allen, a much-improved player since the beginning of February, did not practice on Friday. Due to left knee tendonitis, he won’t be available for Sunday’s contest, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. With Dean Wade (ankle) listed as probable, he may slide into the spot occupied by Allen.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
8 days ago
Having missed Cleveland’s last four games with a strained groin, Mitchell participated in Friday’s practice and is on track to return Sunday afternoon. He’ll likely bump Sam Merrill to the bench if allowed to play against the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
9 days ago
Allen exited Tuesday’s win over Detroit early, and the injury could cost him a game. Fortunately, the Cavaliers don’t play again until Sunday, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on Allen’s practice availability.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
9 days ago
Max Strus (foot) also participated. The practice is good news for fantasy managers rostering Mitchell and potentially streaming Wade. All three have a chance to take the court for Sunday’s matchup with the Celtics.
Source: Chris Fedor
BKN • Power Forward • #21
9 days ago
This was the second straight game that Clowney scored 17 points in a loss in Miami, but he did more work from beyond the three-point line in this one. His production has been inconsistent, and he had some rough performances in February, but he is more than capable of making a big impact. He is one of the safest fantasy options in Brooklyn at the moment.
BKN • Point Guard • #
9 days ago
After being held without an assist in Tuesday’s loss in Miami, Traoré responded with his second-highest assist total in a game this season. All nine of his point came before halftime, so this certainly could’ve been a bigger performance for him. Still, it was good to see him provide more playmaking in this outing. They’ll wrap up the week in Detroit on Saturday, which will be another tough matchup.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
10 days ago
Following a rough performance in Tuesday’s loss to the Heat, MPJ was better in the rematch, though his field goal percentage was still subpar, and the result on the scoreboard was the same. He continues to be the best fantasy option in Brooklyn, as long as the Nets keep playing him. Brooklyn has lost 10 games in a row, with MPJ playing in nine of them, so his availability hasn’t damaged their lottery odds. He’ll look to stay hot in Detroit on Saturday to wrap up this three-game road trip.
BKN • Point Guard • #
10 days ago
Plantar fasciitis has been an issue for Dëmin since the preseason, but the Nets have been able to manage his workload for most of this season. However, the rookie has missed the last three games and it’s unknown when Dëmin will return to action. Terance Mann has moved into the starting lineup, but he doesn’t offer the production needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Erik Slater
BKN • Point Guard • #
11 days ago
Thursday’s game will be the third that Dëmin has missed due to his current foot injury. Terance Mann has moved into the starting lineup, most recently logging 27 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Heat. He is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
12 days ago
Porter’s three-point production matched his turnover count on Tuesday, as he missed all nine of his attempts. Simply put, this was a “burn the tape” game for MPJ, and he’ll look to do better in Thursday’s rematch. And with the Nets visiting the Pistons on Saturday, this has the potential to be a rough week for the Nets’ leading scorer.
BKN • Point Guard • #
12 days ago
While Traoré shot the ball reasonably well on Tuesday, this was a night to forget for the rookie point guard. He ran into “Off Night,” better known as Davion Mitchell, and it was not pretty. Not only did Traoré fail to record an assist, but he was also responsible for six turnovers. He’ll look to bounce back in Thursday’s rematch.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
12 days ago
On a night when the Nets shot 38 percent from the field, Clowney made half of his shots from the field. The foul line was where the forward/center boosted his point total, but more notable was the rebound total. Clowney’s seven rebounds were the most in a game for him since January 23, when he grabbed nine in an overtime loss to the Celtics. While he can provide three-point value, Clowney doing more on the glass over the final month of the regular season would be a good thing to see happen heading into the offseason.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
12 days ago
The showdown between Harden and Detroit’s Cade Cunningham was one in which both players struggled to knock down shots. Given the defensive abilities of both teams, that isn’t surprising. However, one of the differences for Cleveland was that Harden received more help from the other guards in the rotation. Dennis Schröder (15/5/5 with two three-pointers), Craig Porter Jr. (7/8/3 with one three-pointer) and Keon Ellis (7/3/2/2/1) all gave the Cavaliers good minutes off the bench against the team with the best record in the East.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
12 days ago
While he only attempted nine shots on the night, Mobley was efficient with his opportunities. And the overall line only lacked a blocked shot, with the forward/center being left to do a bit more following Jarrett Allen’s exit due to a right knee injury. The Cavaliers won’t play again until Sunday; hopefully, Allen’s injury isn’t serious, and the time off ensures that he’s available for their matchup with the Celtics.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
12 days ago
With the Cavaliers once again without Donovan Mitchell and James Harden shooting 5-of-17 from the field, they needed more from the supporting cast on Tuesday. Tyson stepped up in a big way, leading the team in scoring while shooting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Add in the production in the other categories, and the second-year wing had another quality night as far as fantasy basketball is concerned. Tyson’s fantasy ceiling depends somewhat on who isn’t available, but he’s been good enough to merit trust in some 12-team leagues.
CLE • Center • #31
12 days ago
Allen suffered a right knee injury during the third quarter of Tuesday’s game and is unlikely to return. His absence will likely result in more playing time for Thomas Bryant, especially during periods when Evan Mobley is not on the floor. Allen played 21 minutes before the injury, tallying eight points, three rebounds and one steal.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Power Forward • #32
12 days ago
This will be a third straight absence for Wade, which will likely result in another start for Jaylon Tyson. Though he didn’t do much in their last game against the Nets, Tyson has enjoyed an excellent second season and will have streaming appeal with Donovan Mitchell (groin) still out as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
12 days ago
Claxton sat out Sunday’s tilt with the Cavaliers, but he’ll return following a one-game absence. Claxton’s availability will push Day’Ron Sharpe back to the bench after a lukewarm performance in Sunday’s spot start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
13 days ago
Tuesday’s game will be the second straight that Dëmin has missed due to his foot. Terance Mann moved into the starting lineup for Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers, but he only played 14 minutes. There’s no need to consider streaming him, especially after Ziaire Williams logged 33 minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
13 days ago
Claxton was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers, with Day’Ron Sharpe replacing him in the starting lineup. With Claxton on track to return on Tuesday, Sharpe would be asked to come off the bench. While his fantasy value takes a hit, those who have added Sharpe should hold onto him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
13 days ago
Wade has missed Cleveland’s last two games with a sprained right ankle, with Jaylon Tyson replacing him in the starting lineup. If Wade can’t go on Tuesday, the second-year wing will get another start, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
13 days ago
Tuesday’s game will be the fourth that Mitchell has missed with a strained groin, including two matchups with the Pistons. Sam Merrill has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and that should remain the case until Mitchell is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #
14 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
14 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.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
14 days ago
Mobley played 37 minutes in Friday’s overtime loss to the Pistons, which was the most he’s played since injuring his calf. The 24-year-old center only played 27 minutes on Sunday, but was excellent with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Mobley should have more responsibility in the offense as long as Donovan Mitchell is still sidelined.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
14 days ago
Harden returned after missing two games with a fractured right thumb and led the Cavaliers to victory without Donovan Mitchell on Sunday. The 36-year-old point guard had five turnovers, but overall was effective in his 36 minutes. The Cavaliers have just two games in the upcoming week, which could benefit Harden as he continues to play through the injury.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
14 days ago
After missing two games with a fractured right thumb, Harden is available and back in the starting lineup. Dennis Schröder returns to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade remain out due to injury, so Merrill and Tyson remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
14 days ago
Ellis is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pistons, which will give the Cavaliers additional depth off the bench. With James Harden also available, Tyrese Proctor is likely to lose out on playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
14 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
CLE • Power Forward • #32
15 days ago
Wade will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. Jaylon Tyson will remain in the starting lineup and is a suitable option for category league managers if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
15 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Mitchell has missed with a strained groin. Sam Merrill will continue to fill the void in the starting lineup, and he’s a capable option for managers needing three-point production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
15 days ago
Harden has missed Cleveland’s last two games with a fractured right thumb, despite his declaration that he was going to play through the injury. Dennis Schröder has been the replacement in the starting lineup, with Craig Porter Jr. serving as the backup and Tyrese Proctor picking up a few minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
15 days ago
Ellis did not play in Friday’s loss to the Pistons, with Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor picking up additional minutes off the bench. Whether either of those players would be worth the streaming risk also depends on the availability of James Harden, who is questionable with a fractured right thumb.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
15 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 • #
15 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
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
15 days ago
Tyson had a solid night in Detroit, but the ending was brutal for the second-year wing. Attempting to give a foul before the Pistons could get up a potential game-tying three, Tyson was ruled to have fouled Detroit’s Daniss Jenkins in the act of shooting with 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation. Jenkins made all three free throws, and the Pistons would go on to win in overtime. Ending aside, Tyson continues to make strides for the Cavaliers. While his short-term fantasy value took a hit after the James Harden trade and Evan Mobley’s return from a calf injury, dynasty league managers should be excited about Tyson’s long-term potential.
BKN • Point Guard • #
16 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
16 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
16 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 • • #
16 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
BKN • Power Forward • #
17 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
17 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
17 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.
BKN • Center • #33
19 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
19 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.