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CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic is available after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Nets. However, with Mark Williams also available, the veteran center’s fantasy value will be limited. Moussa Diabate may also take a hit to his playing time with the Hornets back to full strength in the paint.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Monday’s game will be the second straight Podziemski has missed with a lower back strain. Rookie Quentin Post started Saturday’s win over the Pistons and will likely retain that role on Monday. While the lineup change gives Post a shot at achieving fantasy relevance, he is not a must-add.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic has a sore neck and did not play against the Nets on Saturday. With Mark Williams also out, Moussa Diabate started and played 37 minutes. Williams and Diabate are available for Monday’s game, so there may not be much urgency to clear Nurkic.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
Williams and Ball are off the injury report after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Nets. Their returns mean Damion Baugh and Moussa Diabate will head to the bench. Baugh and Diabate should remain in the rotation, but their fantasy ceilings are limited when used in a reserve role.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry and Co. won a nail-biter against the visiting Pistons, and though Curry led the team in scoring, the win was a true team effort. Curry shot just 8-of-22 from the field and 4-of-15 from beyond the arc, but guys like Jimmy Butler (26), Gui Santos (15 points), Moses Moody (12) and Draymond Green (12) chipped in as well. Curry has now scored at least 30 points in eight of his last 15 games after doing so only seven times across his first 40.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry and company won a nail-biter against the visiting Pistons, and though Curry led the team in scoring, the win was a true team effort. Curry shot just 8-of-22 from the field and 4-of-15 from beyond the arc, but guys like Jimmy Butler (26), Gui Santos (15 points), Moses Moody (12) and Draymond Green (12) chipped in as well. Curry has now scored at least 30 points in eight of his last 15 games after doing so only seven times across his first 40 contests.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 year ago
On a team with Steph Curry, there’s only one guy you want taking a game-winning three-pointer - Draymond Green. Down 108-107 with 35 seconds left, Green nailed a wide-open trey to give the Warriors a lead they would not relinquish. He stuffed the stat sheet with a near triple-double and useful defensive stats as he usually does. but the timely three-pointer was a bit of a surprise.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges was the team’s leading scorer once again, but this was a true team effort as Charlotte finished the game on 12-0 run to steal a win. Bridges is the last starter standing in Charlotte’s war of attrition, and he’ll continue to see heavy minutes and usage until the Hornets decide it’s time to take the tanking to another level. Until that happens, fantasy managers should count on huge numbers.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 year ago
Diabate finished just one board shy of his career high as he logged his sixth double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. He’s been a worthwhile streaming option when inserted into the starting lineup, and he’ll get that opportunity when Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic are out.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Podz logged only one minute in Thursday’s matchup with Brooklyn before sustaining the back injury, and it will cost him at least one contest. With Podziemski sidelined, Buddy Hield could see an uptick in playing time with Gary Payton II earning some extra run too.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_07PM.pdf
CHA • G • #18
about 1 year ago
Charlotte will shuffle its starting lineup yet again, with Baugh drawing his first career start and Diabate filling in at center while Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic are sidelined. Miles Bridges is the only remaining player in this rotation who opened the season as a starter, so expect him to see monster usage. Bridges scored a career-high 46 points in Friday’s loss to Cleveland.
Source: https://x.com/hornets/status/1898501483852685332
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic came down hard and awkwardly on his neck after finishing a dunk in Friday’s loss to Cleveland. The injury appeared serious on replay, but fortunately, Nurkic’s injury is described simply as soreness. With he and Mark Williams sidelined, expect Moussa Diabate to see big minutes.
Source: https://x.com/hornets/status/1898494001046577632
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was underwhelming against the Cavaliers his last time out and Mark Williams didn’t play at all. The Hornets are being cautious with both of their young pieces, so it appears like Moussa Diabate and a backup guard could get spot starts against the Nets.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was underwhelming against the Cavaliers his last time out and Mark Williams didn’t play at all. The Hornets are being cautious with both of their young pieces, so it appears like Moussa Diabate and a backup guard could get spot starts against the Nets.
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic is rostered in most leagues so he doesn’t count as a streamer, but the 30-year-old center did an admirable job filling in for Mark Williams against the Cavaliers on Friday. Despite a difficult matchup against Jarrett Allen, Nurkic was able to record a double-double. He played 28 minutes against Cleveland and showed once again he’s fantasy-viable when given adequate playing time.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
The Hornets had the Cavaliers on the ropes in this one as they led by nine points with under six minutes to play. Bridges was a huge part of that effort as he dropped a career-high 46 points. Cleveland showed they were the better team as they closed the game with 23-13 run, but that doesn’t matter for Bridges’ fantasy managers. The 26-year-old small forward has been a top-20 fantasy value since the All-Star break and the good times continued Friday with a career game.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Bilateral back soreness forced Podziemski to exit Thursday’s win over the Nets during the second quarter. Gui Santos replaced him in the lineup to begin the third quarter of that game and could be in line for a start. However, Podziemski missing time would have a more significant impact on Buddy Hield’s fantasy value, even if he continues to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Green is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, with his return pushing Nick Smith Jr. to the bench. The other change is Nurkic, who will fill the void left by Mark Williams. Nurkic is already rostered in most standard leagues, while Green hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Despite a lingering back issue, Nurkic is healthy enough to play in Friday’s game. With Mark Williams out, more minutes will be available to Nurkic, but Moussa Diabate should play plenty.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Initially probable for Friday’s game, Ball and Green are officially available. They’ll take their usual places in the Hornets’ starting lineup, so fantasy managers must ensure that Ball is in their lineups before lock time. Green remains a player who does not need to be rostered in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 year ago
No surprise here as Smith Jr. was initially listed as probable with a right quad contusion. The 20-year-old shooting guard played 37 minutes against the Timberwolves Wednesday and could see a similar workload here.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Podz exited after playing just one minute on Thursday due to lower back soreness. However, it may just be a one-game issue. Podziemski could certainly be back to play Detroit on Saturday, but if he isn’t, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II would be in line for more minutes. Gui Santos started the second half in place of Podz, and while that is a possibility against the Pistons, Kerr could opt to start someone else. It certainly wouldn’t be the first lineup change that Kerr has made this season. Even if Santos starts, his fantasy upside is limited.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 year ago
Since his first few games with Golden State, Butler hadn’t been as aggressive as a scorer in recent games. However, he had some success on Thursday and had his second 25-point game since being traded to the Warriors, with the first coming in his debut for them almost a month ago. It’s unlikely that this continues to be the norm for him, though it wouldn’t be surprising if he started to pick things up with the playoffs approaching. Golden State will close out the week against Detroit on Saturday.
GSW • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
GP2 was sidelined against New York on Tuesday due to a nasal fracture, but he was back in the lineup against Brooklyn. Generally, he hasn’t been much of a contributor in fantasy basketball, but he was able to chip in some value off the bench in this game. Brandin Podziemski exited after playing just one minute due to lower back soreness, and while Payton II didn’t start the second half in his place, he was important in helping Golden State get the win. Managers shouldn’t expect this level of production consistently, but it was a nice bonus on a night with only six games.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
What an impressive trip to the East it was for Curry. He led Golden State to a 4-1 record on the trip, and they’ve now won eight of their last nine games. During their last five games, Curry has averaged 34.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 6.4 threes per game. He started the trip off with a season-high 56 points in Orlando and closed it out with 40 points in Brooklyn. Curry has taken his play up a notch over the past month, and the only real fantasy limitation has been lopsided scores. He’ll look to stay hot with Detroit coming to town on Saturday to close out the week.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Podz was initially deemed questionable to return to this game due to lower back soreness. He was only able to play the first minute of the game before exiting. Gui Santos started the second half in his place, though Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II should also see a bump in minutes with Podz out.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
GP2 missed Tuesday’s win in New York, but after initially being listed as probable to play against Brooklyn, he has officially been cleared. He’ll occupy his typical reserve role, which will likely cut into Kevin Knox II’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 year ago
This isn’t exactly an optimistic update on Kuminga after he has already missed over two months. Gui Santos and Kevin Knox have filled out backup minutes at the forward spots, but neither has played a significant role. Still, they’ll continue to be the options that Kerr has to work with until Kuminga returns.
Source: Dalton Johnson
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 year ago
Smith Jr. is dealing with a quad contusion in his right leg, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He played 37 minutes against Minnesota on Wednesday and contributed 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
Green missed Wednesday’s game, which allowed DaQuan Jeffries to move into the starting lineup. Jeffries will likely return to the bench with Green expected back after he contributed just six points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic is still dealing with a back issue, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. Mark Williams has been ruled out against Cleveland, and even if Nurkic doesn’t move into the starting lineup, he should see a boost in minutes after logging just 12 minutes on Wednesday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball is dealing with an illness, but he is expected to be available to play against Cleveland. He is coming off of a 28/10/6 line with four three-pointers against Minnesota and should be in for another productive, though perhaps inefficient, night.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
Williams will sit out due to left foot injury management, which is just a fancy way to say that he won’t play the first leg of a back-to-back set. The Hornets play again Saturday when they host the Nets, and Williams should be expected to play in that one.
Source: Hornets PR on Twitter
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 year ago
There was hope that Kuminga could return during the Warriors’ road trip, which concludes Thursday night. Unfortunately, he has been ruled out. His role once he returns remains to be seen, but he’s likely to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges had made multiple 3-pointers in three straight games and eight of his last nine games entering play Wednesday. The 26-year-old small forward struggled against the Timberwolves as he went 1-of-8 from behind the 3-point line. Bridges had a fine game otherwise as he was still able to drop 23 points, pull down nine rebounds and dish out five assists. He’s provided top-20 value since the All-Star break, though fantasy managers have to hope he’s not shutdown come the fantasy playoffs.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges had made multiple three-pointers in three straight games and eight of his last nine games entering play Wednesday. The 26-year-old small forward struggled against the Timberwolves as he went 1-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Bridges had a fine game otherwise as he was still able to drop 23 points, pull down nine rebounds and dish out five assists. He’s provided top-20 value since the All-Star break, though fantasy managers have to hope he’s not shutdown come the fantasy playoffs.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was hardly efficient with 28 points on 28 shots against the Timberwolves. Still, the 23-year-old point guard was just four assists shy of a double-double. Ball was the Hornets only chance of staying in the game as he was -1 in 36 minutes in the 15-point loss to Minnesota. He turned the ball over six times for the third straight game as Ball’s value continues to be significantly higher in eight-category leagues.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was hardly efficient with 28 points on 28 shots against the Timberwolves. Still, the 23-year-old point guard was just four assists shy of a double-double. Ball was the Hornets only chance of staying in the game as he was -1 in 36 minutes in the 15-point loss to Minnesota. He turned the ball over six times for the third straight game as Ball’s value continues to be significantly higher in eight-category leagues.
CHA • Guard-Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
The Hornets are without Josh Green for Wednesday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Jeffries has been tasked to fill the void, and he’s the player most likely to begin the game defending Anthony Edwards. Due to the spot start, Jeffries is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
Green, a late addition to the Hornets’ injury report, will not play against the Timberwolves. His absence frees up a place in the starting lineup and significant playing time. Seth Curry and Damion Baugh are two players who may see more action with Green out. However, neither player is likely to do enough to merit being streamed in this spot.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic’s availability is of greater importance to fantasy basketball, as he will likely be Mark Williams’ backup. If so, Moussa Diabate’s playing time will decrease if he remains in the rotation. As for Gibson, he isn’t a lock to see action.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 year ago
The Warriors are now 9-1 with Jimmy Butler on the court, as his presence on the offensive end gives the team an element it sorely needs. While the stat line wasn’t robust, he has provided top 100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats as a Warrior. He may not be the “elite” Butler that some fantasy managers grew accustomed to, but at least they’re receiving value, which wasn’t the case before the trade.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
While the Warriors have benefitted immensely from the addition of Jimmy Butler, he’s done wonders for Podziemski’s fantasy value. Since the All-Star break, the second-year guard has been a seventh-round player in nine-cat formats. Podziemski shot 50 percent from the field and finished one blocked shot shy of a complete line on Tuesday. He has reached double figures in five of his last seven appearances, providing reliable fantasy production as part of the starting lineup.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry has made Madison Square Garden his personal playground throughout his career, and Tuesday night was no different. Moving to 12-1 as a pro (13-1 if you count the game he played during his final season at Davidson), the Warriors superstar led the way offensively with 28 points and nine assists, throwing in seven boards and two steals for good measure. During the first quarter, Curry appeared to tweak the right ankle he injured on Monday, stepping on the foot of a courtside fan. Thankfully, he did not have to leave the game and played an impactful 33 minutes. The Warriors end their road trip in Brooklyn on Thursday before hosting the Pistons two nights later.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Despite rolling his ankle on Monday, Curry will be available to play on the second night of Golden State’s back-to-back. Curry will occupy his normal spot in the starting lineup and will look to extend his streak of 20-point games to four.
Source: Golden State Warriors
GSW • • #
about 1 year ago
Key will fill the two-way spot left by Pat Spencer, who Golden State converted to a standard contract. Key made 20 appearances for Denver last season but never played more than seven minutes in a game. Most of his time will likely be spent in the G-League.
Source: Jake Fischer
GSW • Point Guard • #61
about 1 year ago
Spencer hasn’t impacted fantasy basketball this season, but he’s had some good moments for the Warriors. The team has upgraded him from a two-way to a standard contract, which means Spencer will be eligible to play in the postseason. The Warriors now have one open two-way contract slot.
Source: Jake Fischer
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Both bigs are expected to be available for Charlotte against Minnesota, but with Mark Williams available, neither will play a significant role. Nurkic played 15 minutes off the bench on Monday and is more likely to fill the primary reserve center role than Gibson, though Moussa Diabate will be in the conversation as well.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
GSW • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Payton is set to miss Tuesday’s game against the Knicks with a nasal bone contusion. The 32-year-old shooting guard doesn’t typically have much fantasy value, though he might’ve been in line for a bigger role Tuesday with Stephen Curry (ankle) questionable.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry tweaked his right ankle in Monday’s game against the Hornets. The 36-year-old point guard told reporters he thinks he’ll play Tuesday against the Knicks, but won’t if his ankle says he shouldn’t play. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Curry’s availability closer to game-time as his status is up in the air.
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
Williams has recorded a double-double in four straight games, laying to rest any injury-related concerns after the Lakers rescinded their trade with the Hornets. The third-year center is ranked just outside the top-50 in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, with the lone concern being back-to-backs. Of course, the Hornets end Week 18 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back, so this will likely be a three-game week for Williams instead of four.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Podziemski finished Monday’s victory with his second double-double since the All-Star break, and a return to the starting lineup has boosted his fantasy value. Since February 13, the second-year guard has averaged 14.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers per game. Those numbers have been good for top-75 value in eight-cat formats, far exceeding Podziemski’s production for the season as a whole. He’s rostered in 67 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that percentage should increase with the Warriors playing three more games during Week 18.
GSW • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 year ago
To say Hield needed a night like Monday would be accurate. In the two games prior, he scored nine points on 4-of-14 shooting and has been inconsistent since the All-Star break. Monday’s performance is a step in the right direction, but coming off the bench does limit Hield’s fantasy upside. Rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has provided 12th-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
For the first time this season, Curry has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. The Warriors guard had a relatively quiet scoring night by his standards, but fantasy managers should benefit from the ten assists. Since the All-Star break, Curry has provided top-5 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The next stop on the Warriors’ road trip is New York, where they’ll play the Knicks on Tuesday. However, Curry did roll his right ankle during Monday’s game. While he said he believes he’ll be able to play, that isn’t guaranteed.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 year ago
After missing Saturday’s loss to the 76ers with a mid-back strain, Butler returned to the Warriors’ lineup Monday night. The final stat line was modest, but of greater interest to the Warriors was their recent addition playing 31 minutes without any issues. Nothing was said in the immediate aftermath of Monday’s win regarding Butler’s availability for Tuesday’s matchup with the Knicks. Fantasy managers will undoubtedly hope to see him on the court for what should be a more challenging matchup.
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 year ago
Moody started in place of Butler on Saturday against the 76ers, but he’ll remain in the starting five while Post shifts to the bench. Golden State’s other three starters are the usual suspects - Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski.
Source: Sam Gordon on Twitter
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 year ago
Butler is on track to return after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the 76ers with a mid-back sprain. Post, who replaced him in the starting lineup, is also probable for Monday’s game. The rookie will come off the bench with Butler back on the court as Draymond Green shifts into the starting center role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
GP2’s impact usually doesn’t show up in the box score, but he played well against Philadelphia. He tied his season-high for points and contributed solid value in rebounds and assists in just 23 minutes. Six of his 15 points came in the final seven minutes of the game to help Golden State keep the game close in the fourth quarter, though they weren’t able to secure the win. This was a strong performance from Payton II, but he isn’t a player to consider rostering in standard leagues.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
The encore to Curry’s 56-point explosion on Thursday was a strong double-double, though it wasn’t enough to extend Golden State’s winning streak with Jimmy Butler (back) out of the lineup. Still, Curry was able to set a new season-high for assists and record his seventh double-double of the season and his first since January. Curry has provided top five value in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks and will look to keep that going into their upcoming four-game week, which will begin in Charlotte on Monday.