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MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert made his return from a 10-game absence on Sunday and was productive in 20 minutes. He’s likely on the injury report simply because he is still managing the injury, but if he ends up missing this game, Naz Reid should return to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #11
11 months ago
Nurkic played 10 minutes on Monday, and with Mark Williams healthy, he won’t see a significant boost in minutes if he plays. If he is sidelined, Moussa Diabate would likely take on the extra minutes at the backup center spot behind Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
11 months ago
After sitting out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back on Saturday, Ball returned to the lineup against Miami. He fouled out of his last two appearances and had at least four fouls in five straight games, but that wasn’t an issue on Monday. What was an issue was his poor shooting, though that isn’t a new thing for him either. He was extra bad in that regard in this game, but he has shot worse than 40 percent from the floor in seven straight games. He’ll look to get back on track in Atlanta on Wednesday.
CHA • Center • #5
11 months ago
After missing Charlotte’s last two games, Williams was back in the starting unit against Miami. He got right back to work and was able to contribute value across the board to help the Hornets win consecutive games for the first time since January. Though availability continues to be an issue for him, Williams has been a fantasy stud when on the floor this season. Of course, a trade being rescinded because of your health is a red flag for dynasty managers.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
Bridges has been on quite the tear over Charlotte’s last five games. He has scored at least 25 points in four of their last five, with a 23-point night mixed in. He has scored at least 35 in three of those, with a career-high 46 point night in there as well. During that stretch, he has averaged 33 points, 8.6 rebounds, four assists, one block and 3.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 92.5 percent from the free throw line. This was the first of a four-game week, with all of their games on the road. Bridges will look to keep it going in Atlanta on Wednesday.
CHA • Center • #11
11 months 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
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert returned to the Timberwolves’ lineup after a 10-game absence, and, as expected, the veteran center was under a minutes restriction. The 7-foot-1 pivot only playing 20 minutes was good news for Naz Reid managers, as he tallied 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in 27 minutes off the bench. Reid’s fantasy value will be fine, especially if the Timberwolves are conservative with Gobert’s playing time.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
While Randle’s scoring output was limited on Sunday, the rebounds and assists made up for it. He hit double digits in assists for the first time this season, and Randle’s production has increased in that category recently. Accounting for at least nine assists in three straight games, he’s averaged 7.2 per game since the All-Star break. By comparison, Randle is averaging 4.6 per game for the season. And since the break, he has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
On a night when eight Timberwolves scored in double figures, DiVincenzo shot 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and scored 17 points. He’s reached double figures in six straight games and has been a top-40 player in nine-cat formats since returning from a toe injury. DiVincenzo was a starter before his injury, but Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has decided to bring him off the bench. This approach has boosted Mike Conley’s fantasy value, as he has been an eighth-round player since February 27. Conley finished Sunday’s win with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in 23 minutes.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards played well on a night when the Timberwolves shared the ball, as five players attempted between 10 and 15 shots. Before Sunday, the last time he needed fewer than 20 attempts to make 10 was December 8 against the Warriors. Since the All-Star break, Edwards has been a top 40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, and he’s gotten the turnovers in check. Averaging 3.3 per game for the season, Edwards has that number down to 2.2 since the break.
MIN • Center • #52
11 months ago
Initially questionable with a sprained left ankle, Garza is available to play. However, with Rudy Gobert (back) also available, Luka is unlikely to be in the Timberwolves’ rotation.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert is back in the lineup after missing 10 games with a back injury. His return means Naz Reid will head to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit. However, Reid will continue to provide solid value; it’s just that his ceiling is lower. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
CHA • Center • #11
11 months 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
11 months 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
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert has missed 10 straight games, but he’s got a chance to return against San Antonio. Luka Garza (ankle) is questionable too, but even if he’s available, Garza is unlikely to see any meaningful playing time. If Gobert is unable to play, Naz Reid should continue filling in for him down low.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
11 months 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
11 months 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.
CHA • G • #18
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
The Timberwolves reserves outscored their Heat counterparts by a 37-35 margin, with DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (12 points, two rebounds, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers) leading the way. Since returning from his toe injury, DiVincenzo has provided top-30 value in nine-cat formats. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, the Timberwolves guard will provide reliable fantasy value. He should be rostered in more than 72 percent of Yahoo! leagues, even with the Timberwolves only playing three games during Week 19.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
11 months ago
No singular Timberwolves player stood out offensively on Friday, as seven players scored between 12 and 15 points. However, Reid continues to provide solid value with Rudy Gobert (back) out of the lineup. Since February 13 (Gobert last played on February 12), Reid has averaged 18.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 three-pointers per game. Despite shooting just 40.4 percent from the field, Reid has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle finished Friday’s win one assist shy of a triple-double, which would have been his first as a Timberwolves player. He was one of seven players to score between 12 and 15 points, as the balanced offensive effort was enough to get Minnesota its third straight road victory. Since returning to the lineup on March 2, Randle has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats (eighth-round in nine-cat). He’ll look to end Week 18 on a high when the Timberwolves host the Spurs on Sunday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards did not look like himself for most of Friday’s game and was even late to the court for the third quarter. Following the win, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said his star guard was dealing with an illness, hence his not starting the second half. Edwards didn’t offer much value offensively, with eight of his 10 shots coming from beyond the arc, but he did contribute 13 rebounds and six assists. Hopefully, he’ll be good for Sunday’s home game against the Spurs.
Source: Christopher Hine
CHA • Center • #11
11 months 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
11 months 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.
CHA • Center • #11
11 months 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
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert hasn’t played since before the All-Star break and that won’t change Friday as he’s been ruled out with a back injury. Naz Reid will continue to start in his place and be the primary beneficiary of Gobert’s absence.
CHA • Center • #11
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert hasn’t played since before the All-Star break, which has allowed Naz Reid to thrive as part of the starting lineup. If Gobert returns, Reid will likely return to playing his typical significant role off the bench, though it is unlikely that he matches his production from the past few weeks.
Source: Dane Moore
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
McDaniels breakout season continued Wednesday as the 24-year-old power forward had another big game. McDaniels’ 29 points were tied with Anthony Edwards for a team-high. He also had 10 rebounds to earn himself a double-double and contributed two steals on the defensive end. McDaniels is top-25 in fantasy value over the last two months.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
McDaniels breakout season continued Wednesday as the 24-year-old power forward had another big game. McDaniels’ 29 points were tied with Anthony Edwards for a team-high. He also had 10 rebounds to earn himself a double-double and contributed two steals on the defensive end. McDaniels ranks inside the top-25 in fantasy value over the last two months.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle suited up for the second game of the back-to-back Wednesday despite initially being questionable with a groin injury. The 30-year-old power forward had a great game. Randle poured in 25 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out nine assists. He was merely one assist shy of a triple-double. Randle missed almost a month with a groin injury this season, but hopefully for fantasy managers he can stay healthy over the rest of the season.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle suited up for the second game of the back-to-back Wednesday despite initially being questionable with a groin injury. The 30-year-old power forward had a great game. Randle poured in 25 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out nine assists. He was merely one assist shy of a triple-double. Randle missed almost a month with a groin injury this season, but hopefully for fantasy managers he can stay healthy over the rest of the season.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards got off to a great start in March when he dropped 44 points against the Suns last Sunday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had another excellent performance against the Hornets Wednesday as he dropped 29 points, dished out six assists and had six 3-pointers. He also contributed on the defensive end with two steals and a block. Edwards has been top-25 in fantasy value since the All-Star break.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards got off to a great start in March when he dropped 44 points against the Suns last Sunday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had another excellent performance against the Hornets Wednesday as he dropped 29 points, dished out six assists and had six three-pointers. He also contributed on the defensive end with two steals and a block. Edwards has been top-25 in fantasy value since the All-Star break.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
With Wednesday’s game being the Timberwolves’ second in as many nights, Mike Conley (rest) will not play. DiVincenzo will move into the starting five, making his first start since returning from the mid-January toe injury that sidelined him for six weeks. That’s the only change to the starting lineup.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
CHA • Guard-Forward • #3
11 months 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
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Randle will play both ends of the Timberwolves’ back-to-back despite recently returning from a strained groin. That’s good news for fantasy managers, as he is Minnesota’s second offensive option behind Anthony Edwards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle has handled a solid workload since returning from a lengthy layoff and might get a night off against a struggling Charlotte team. Terrence Shannon Jr. could be poised for a return to the starting lineup if Randle is ruled out.
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert will miss his ninth consecutive game while Conley will get a breather after appearing in eight straight contests. Naz Reid will likely continue starting for Gobert and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could step in for Conley.
MIN • Guard • #9
11 months ago
Most of NAW’s big nights as a scorer have come when he is starting, but he was able to provide buckets as a reserve on Tuesday. This was Alexander-Walker’s third 20-point game off the bench this season, with two of those coming since the All-Star break. NAW is more than capable of contributing value in nine-cat leagues, but he is a risky option to stream in when he isn’t in the starting lineup. Still, it was nice to see him play this well as a reserve.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
McDaniels has finally enjoyed a breakout statistical season in Minnesota, and he has turned into a fantasy star over the past two months. He ranks inside the top 25 in nine-cat value during that stretch, and the main recent for his improvement has been that he is finally contributing defense stats. He has long been considered one of the best defensive players in the NBA, but it doesn’t mean as much to fantasy managers if the steals and blocks don’t come along with it. Minnesota had three more games this week, with a matchup in Charlotte on Wednesday up next.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
11 months ago
Reid led a balanced attack for Minnesota in their win over Philadelphia. He was the team’s leading scorer, though seven different players scored in double figures, including all five starters. Reid had a few subpar shooting nights entering this game, but he was able to hit 50 percent of his shot attempts after shooting below that mark in five straight games. Gobert has missed Minnesota’s last eight games, and it’s unclear how much longer he’ll be sidelined. Reid will remain an elite option in fantasy basketball as part of the starting lineup.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
DiVincenzo has come off the bench in his four games since returning from the toe injury that kept him sidelined for over a month, but that hasn’t limited his production. He has averaged 14.3 points, four rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 4.8 threes in 24.9 minutes per game since returning. He remains on a minutes restriction, but Chris Finch said before the game that it is to make it easier to have DiVincenzo available at the end of games. Once the restriction lifts, it wouldn’t be surprising if he returned to the starting lineup.
Source: Jon Krawczynski
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle was initially listed as questionable, but he will suit up for a second straight game. He had 20 points in 34 minutes in his first game back on Sunday after missing about a month with this groin injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle logged 34 minutes Sunday in his first game back in over a month. He’s now questionable with the same injury that kept him out for that extended period. Should he miss another game, guys like Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. could see additional run, while Naz Reid would be in line for monster minutes and usage since Rudy Gobert is already out.
Source: SneakerReporter on Twitter