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DAL • Small Forward • #13
4 days ago
The Mavericks have made a change to their starting lineup, with Marshall stepping in for Khris Middleton. The move into the first five raises Marshall’s fantasy ceiling, but the defensive output has been limited in recent games.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 days ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Hornets, who visit the Kings on Wednesday. White will sit out the first game of the back-to-back, which frees up additional minutes for Sion James and Josh Green.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
5 days ago
Salaün’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
5 days ago
Bridges’ scoring output has decreased since the All-Star break, and his season-long fantasy value has suffered. Including Sunday’s performance, he’s averaged 12.6 points per game on 40 percent shooting since the break. Add in Bridges shooting 66.7 percent from the field and limited production in assists, steals and blocks, and his post-break value sits well outside the top-100. Bridges should still be rostered in most leagues regardless of format, but fantasy managers hope he can turn things around in Week 20.
CHA • Small Forward • #
5 days ago
One game removed from dropping 27 points in a loss to the Heat, Knueppel was limited to 15 on Sunday. One subpar performance doesn’t erase the overall body of work, and the rookie remains one of the best first-year players in fantasy basketball. Knueppel will look to rebound when the Hornets visit the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the first of three games they’ll play in Week 20.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
5 days ago
For the first time since the All-Star break, Ball has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games. While he shot 4-of-12 from beyond the arc, the overall efficiency was good. Ball shot just under 50 percent from the field and kept the turnovers in check, committing two. The Hornets continue their road trip with three games in Week 20, starting with a back-to-back against the Trail Blazers and Kings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
DAL • Small Forward • #
6 days ago
Interestingly, Flagg has made seven field goals in each of the three games he’s played since returning from a left midfoot sprain. Sunday’s game was the second straight in which he’s played 30 minutes, and the rookie recorded a complete stat line that included five defensive contributions. The Mavericks play four games in Week 20, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
6 days ago
Count Gafford among the post players who have a clear idea where they’re at their best offensively. He did not miss a shot on Sunday, with all ten of his makes coming in the restricted area. Add in a free throw as part of a three-point play, and the result was a season-high point total. Gafford has scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances, which gives his fantasy value a slight boost despite his playing time still being restricted.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
6 days ago
Flagg, who was a game-time call for Sunday’s game, is good to go. Also of note is Gafford’s return after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics. As a result, Dwight Powell will head to the bench.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #7
6 days ago
Powell was initially listed as probable, so his availability for Sunday’s game against the Raptors isn’t a surprise. The 34-year-old power forward might not have much of a role with Marvin Bagley III (neck) also available.
DAL • Small Forward • #
6 days ago
Flagg was initially listed as questionable with a foot injury and it came down to a game-time decision, but the rookie is available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. He’s coming off a 16-point performance in Friday’s loss to the Celtics.
DAL • Power Forward • #
6 days ago
Bagley was initially listed as questionable with a sprained neck, but was ruled in for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. He’s returning after missing the last five games. Bagley will have the same role as backup to starting center Daniel Gafford.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
7 days ago
Salaün suffered a strained calf during a March 1 win over the Mavericks and has not been available since. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #7
7 days ago
Powell is dealing with tightness in his calf, casting some doubt on his availability. However, the veteran forward/center is probable to play. Marvin Bagley III (neck) is questionable; if he can play, that likely drops Powell down in the pecking order.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
7 days ago
Flagg played both games of Dallas’s recent back-to-back, logging 30 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. If the rookie can’t play on Sunday, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Brandon Williams are potential replacements in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward • #
7 days ago
Bagley has missed Dallas’s last five games with a sprained neck. With Moussa Cissé listed as doubtful for G League eligibility reasons, Bagley may be closer to playing on Sunday than not. If he returns, Bagley will slot in as the backup to Daniel Gafford.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
7 days ago
Knueppel and the Hornets saw their winning streak snapped at the hands of the Heat on Friday 128-120. The 20-year-old shooting guard still had an excellent game, leading Charlotte with 27 points. Knueppel was 9-of-14 from the field and went 6-of-10 from behind the three-point line. He’s provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets close out Week 19 against the Suns on Sunday.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
7 days ago
While his role makes Marshall a player worth rolling the dice on in fantasy leagues, his value has been ranked outside of the top-200 since the All-Star break. Against the Celtics, Marshall shot 50 percent from the field and dished out a few assists, but the overall production was underwhelming. He’ll look to end Week 19 on a high note when the Mavericks visit the Raptors on Sunday.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
7 days ago
Outside of the points and three-pointers, Thompson’s stat line was incredibly lean. That said, those who are still rostering the veteran wing do so explicitly for the points and triples. Thompson is a deep-league option at best, and that’s if he isn’t down at some point before the end of the regular season.
DAL • Small Forward • #
7 days ago
A native of Newport, Maine, Boston will be the closest to his hometown that Flagg gets to play. While Jayson Tatum’s return to the Celtics was the biggest headline, many made the trip south to watch their native son play. Flagg didn’t have a good night shooting the basketball, but fantasy managers did receive good production in the rebound and assist categories. Dallas plays one more game in Week 19, visiting the Raptors on Sunday.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #7
8 days ago
The Mavericks are without Daniel Gafford and Marvin Bagley III for Friday’s game, so Powell will be the starting center. While he offers a limited fantasy ceiling, the veteran forward/center will play plenty due to Dallas’s lack of interior depth.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
8 days ago
Thompson is good to go after initially being questionable with an adductor injury. This will be the first time that the veteran wing has been available for both games of a back-to-back since mid-January.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward • #
8 days ago
Bagley is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a neck injury and there’s no timetable for his return. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) also out Friday, Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington should see additional minutes at center.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
8 days ago
Gafford is missing the second game of a back-to-back as he continues to manage an ankle injury. With Marvin Bagley III (neck) also out, expect P.J. Washington and Dwight Powell to see additional minutes at center.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
8 days ago
Bagley III is still working his way back from a neck strain, and he’s likely to miss a fifth straight contest. Gafford will get the night off for the second leg of Dallas’ back-to-back set, which isn’t too surprising. With both bigs expected to miss this one, expect Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington to see additional run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
8 days ago
Williams sat out Thursday’s narrow loss to the Magic, but he’ll be back for the second leg of Dallas’ back-to-back set. He should handle his typical workload in the Mavs’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
8 days ago
While Middleton was responsible for six turnovers, the overall production made up for subpar showings in his prior two games. The veteran forward led all Mavericks starters with 19 points, and the seven assists matched his high in a Dallas uniform. While Middleton did play both games of the Mavs’ most recent back-to-back, he was limited to 19 minutes in the second game, a February 27 loss to the Grizzlies.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
8 days ago
Thompson had a big night in Orlando, hitting a season-high seven three-pointers on 12 attempts. The 24 points were two shy of his season-high, with the Mavericks’ wing recording his first 20-point game since January 17. Thompson played 26 minutes on Thursday, and it’s not guaranteed he’ll be available for Friday’s game against the Celtics. If Klay sits, AJ Johnson could re-enter the rotation after picking up a DNP-CD on Thursday.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
8 days ago
Two nights removed from playing 28 minutes in his first game back from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for three contests, Washington played 33 minutes without issue on Thursday. The Mavericks’ forward, who recorded a complete stat line, has averaged 15.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers per game since the All-Star break.
DAL • Small Forward • #
8 days ago
Flagg made his return to the Mavericks’ lineup after missing eight games with a left midfoot sprain, with the 26 minutes being one more than his stated limit. The rookie shot 6-of-17 from two, which hurt his field-goal percentage, but he did record a complete stat line. Before the game, it was reported that Flagg could play more on Friday in Boston if everything checks out health-wise. The fact that he’s playing the second game of a back-to-back this soon is great news for fantasy managers.
DAL • Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Flagg is back in the Mavericks’ lineup after an eight-game absence. Due to the rookie’s return, Brandon Williams has been pushed back to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Williams was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day and has now officially been ruled out. The returns of Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall could’ve bumped Williams to the bench regardless, but if they opt for a traditional point guard in the starting unit, Ryan Nembhard would be next in line, and he should see extra minutes regardless.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
9 days ago
Thompson is back after a one-game absence. While his return likely means fewer minutes for AJ Johnson, this change to the Mavericks’ rotation does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Small Forward • #13
9 days ago
Marshall is good to go after missing Dallas’s last two games with a right finger contusion. With Cooper Flagg making his return from a foot injury, Marshall may be used in a reserve role on Thursday. However, he should get the minutes needed to provide solid fantasy value in deeper leagues.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Flagg has missed Dallas’ last eight games with a left midfoot sprain. According to Curtis, the rookie will be under a minutes restriction on Thursday. And if everything goes well for Flagg, he may be allowed to take on more minutes in Friday’s game against the Celtics. His return will likely push Khris Middleton or Brandon Williams out of the starting lineup.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Williams had been listed as probable, so the downgrade is not the best news. The Mavericks will also play on Friday night, so the team could sit Williams for the first leg of a back-to-back. If they do, the Mavericks would likely start Ryan Nembhard and give AJ Johnson more minutes.
CHA • Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Having totaled 23 points on 10-of-25 shooting in his prior two games, Knueppel got back to his usual business on Wednesday. He led four Hornets in double figures with 20 points, shooting 50 percent from the field overall and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Knueppel and the Hornets play twice more in Week 19, starting with the Heat on Friday as they continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
9 days ago
With the trade to Charlotte and his return from a calf injury, White’s role with his new team has lowered his fantasy ceiling. However, the Hornets guard had a good night in Boston, recording excellent percentages and dishing out a team-high six assists (tied with Moussa Diabaté). Just as concerning for managers who have White rostered as his role is Charlotte’s upcoming schedule, as they’ll have another back-to-back to navigate during Week 20.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
9 days ago
After only needing to play 21 minutes in Tuesday’s rout of the Mavericks, Miller logged 27 minutes as the Hornets torched the Celtics by a 118-89 final score. All that was missing from his final stat line was a blocked shot, but the efficient scoring and three steals should compensate for that. Miller and the Hornets have won six straight and are 21-8 since New Year’s Day.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
9 days ago
The Hornets have now won six straight games, with four players scoring between 17 and 20 points in Wednesday’s 118-89 blowout of the Celtics. Ball’s field-goal percentage may not have been elite, and the assist tally was a bit low. However, Wednesday’s game was his third this season without a turnover, with two being recorded after the All-Star break. Ball as an efficient playmaker makes the Hornets a dangerous team and increases his value in nine-cat formats.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
10 days ago
White sat out against Dallas on Tuesday, but he’ll be available to take on Boston. Sion James and Josh Green were the primary perimeter options off the bench, but White will occupy that role in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
10 days ago
Salaün will be unavailable, and with Grant Williams (knee) also out, he likely would’ve taken on the backup power forward minutes. However, he hasn’t been part of the rotation recently, so his absence won’t later fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
10 days ago
Williams isn’t playing back-to-backs after missing over a calendar year with a knee injury, so he’ll sit this one out. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Pat Connaughton should take on extra minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to contribute much fantasy production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
10 days ago
The rookie has been solid all season, but he was able to match his career high for rebounds in this game and score in double figures for the first time since December. James has been an impressive rookie, especially for a second-round pick. However, that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. This was a strong outing, but he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 days ago
Though it was a rough shooting night for him, Ball was still able pour in the counting stats as the Hornets won their fifth straight game by at least 15 points. He also set a new season high for steals. Charlotte has been able to manage LaMelo’s minutes recently due to the amount of lopsided wins, which should allow him to be at full strength in Boston on Wednesday despite it being the second night of a back-to-back.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
10 days ago
Miller got off to a hot start, scoring 13 points in the first quarter alone. Unfortunately, foul trouble limited him to just 21 minutes, which was enough for him to lead the team in scoring, but not enough for him to truly expand on his start. This put an end to his four-game streak with at least 20 points, but it was the fifth straight win for the Hornets by at least 15 points. They’ll put that streak to the test in Boston on Wednesday.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 days ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many days for the Hornets, who visit the Celtics on Wednesday. His absence frees up rotation minutes for fellow reserve Tre Mann, who is not worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
14 days ago
White was instant offense off the bench with 20 points in 21 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The 26-year-old point guard had a good game, but it’ll be difficult for White to provide fantasy value without playing more minutes. So far his bench role has resulted in 16, 17 and 21 minutes in his first three games with the Hornets.
CHA • Center • #14
14 days ago
Diabaté had no steals or blocks in this one, but was effective on the offensive end. The 24-year-old power forward had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and also added five assists. Diabaté dominated minutes over backup Ryan Kalkbrenner 33-14, which is the key to him maintaining fantasy value.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
14 days ago
Miller’s 26 points and six three-pointers were both game-highs as the Hornets cruised past the Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward has bounced back after a few rough showings with 59 points over his last two games. The Hornets have four games upcoming next week, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
15 days ago
Miller only needed 26 minutes to match his season high for scoring to help the Hornets win a third straight game on the road. During this three-game road trip, he averaged 26 points and 5.3 triples per game while shooting at least 55 percent from the floor in each game. Miller has had a few rough games in February after a strong finish to January, but he has been able to get back on track recently.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
15 days ago
The limiting factor for LaMelo recently has been that Charlotte keeps blowing teams out. He only played 22 minutes in this game but was efficient during his time on the floor. Ball has played 50 games this season, meaning he just needs to play in two more to surpass his total games played as a rookie and make this the second-most games he has played in during a season. With a player as talented as Ball, availability is the most important ability.
CHA • Small Forward • #
15 days ago
Not only did Knueppel match his career high for three-pointers in a game, but he broke the record for most three-pointers in a season by a rookie. He now sits at 209 triples on the season, surpassing Keegan Murray’s record of 206. Murray did it in 80 games, and the next two on the list are Donovan Mitchell (187 in 79 games) and Damian Lillard (185 in 82 games). Knueppel has played just 59 games and could get to 81 if he plays the rest of the season, meaning he should make the record borderline unbreakable. He has been a fantasy star as a rookie and has a bright career ahead of him.
CHA • Small Forward • #
17 days ago
McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28. Fantasy managers, who should not have the rookie rostered, must operate under the assumption that McNeeley is out indefinitely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
17 days ago
Bridges was back in the lineup after serving a four-game suspension, though he only played 22 minutes in his return due to the lopsided score. He was able to put together a solid stat line, and if the game was closer, he may have been able to have a more productive outing. They’ll head to Indiana to play on Thursday, and Bridges should be able to contribute more in his typical role.
CHA • Center • #14
17 days ago
Diabaté suited up for the first time since Feb. 9, which was when he got into an altercation with the Pistons that led to his four-game suspension. He immediately made his presence felt in his first game back. He produced a well-rounded stat line, especially on the defensive end. Diabaté should be an excellent option for the remainder of the season as the Hornets’ starting center.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
17 days ago
White’s first game with the Hornets was also his return to Chicago. His first NBA game as a member of a team other than the Bulls was where he spent the first 6.5 seasons of his career. He was productive in his 16 minutes on the floor in the blowout win, but he’ll need to play a larger role to hold standard league value. However, he is returning from a calf injury, so he should take on more minutes as he logs more games.
CHA • Center • #14
18 days ago
Bridges and Diabaté are back after serving four-game suspensions for their roles in a fight with the Pistons on February 9. Their returns push Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner to the bench. While both will remain in the rotation, Williams and Kalkbrenner take hits to their respective fantasy values.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
18 days ago
It’s unclear if White will face a minutes restriction after such a lengthy layoff, but his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Tre Mann and Sion James.
Source: NBA Injury Report