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CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Ball is dealing with an ankle injury while Okogie continues to manage a hamstring injury. KJ Simpson, Nick Smith Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Seth Curry are all candidates to benefit from the vacated minutes.
NYK • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth McBride has missed with a strained groin. As for Payne, he sprained his right ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, leaving the Knicks down three point guards, as starter Jalen Brunson (ankle) is also out. That leaves Tyler Kolek and Delon Wright to handle the point guard responsibilities, with the former having tallied 24 assists and one turnover in his last three games. Kolek does not provide much value as a scorer, but managers needing assists should strongly consider streaming him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #13
9 months ago
Injuries to Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride have thrust Kolek into the rotation. With Cameron Payne not returning after halftime due to a sprained ankle, the rookie started the third quarter against the Clippers. While Kolek shot 0-of-3 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line, he dished out seven assists and committed just one turnover. Since entering the rotation, Kolek has accounted for 24 assists and one turnover. If Payne misses time, starting with Friday’s game in Milwaukee, the Knicks will have to rely more on Kolek and Delon Wright (three assists in 12 minutes) than they want to.
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
9 months ago
With the current state of the Knicks’ point guard position, there will be increased opportunities for the healthy starters to offer more value in the assist category. Bridges dished out nine helpers on Wednesday, the most in a game for him this season. The Knicks wing only committed two turnovers, but a 1-of-5 night from beyond the arc hurt his field goal percentage. Over the past two weeks, Bridges has offered top-50 value in eight-cat formats. His value will likely increase if Cameron Payne joins Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride on the sidelines after exiting Wednesday’s game with a sprained ankle.
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
9 months ago
Anunoby has flipped a switch offensively, scoring 23 points or more in four straight games. According to Basketball Monster, he’s ranked 13th in nine-cat value over the past two weeks. With Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride out due to injury, Anunoby is one of the Knicks who needs to shoulder more of the offensive workload as the team looks to lock down the three-seed in the East. Thus far, OG has been more productive, and those who have him rostered are reaping the rewards.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
9 months ago
Towns has scored 31 points or more in three of his last six outings, with Wednesday’s tally being the highest for him since February 12 against the Hawks. The Knicks center has offered top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. If anyone was concerned about what the loss of Jalen Brunson would do to Towns’ production, they should be pleased with what they’ve seen from KAT. He and the Knicks will look to get back into the win column when they visit the Bucks on Friday.
NYK • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Add another point guard to the Knicks’ injury list. Already without Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride, Payne sprained his right ankle during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. While he would remain in the game then, the veteran point guard could not play after halftime. Tyler Kolek started the second half and may have to fill in as the starter if Payne is unavailable for Friday’s game against the Bucks.
Source: New York Knicks
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
9 months ago
Robinson sat for precautionary reasons against the Mavericks on Tuesday but is ready to suit up again. The big man should back up KAT in his usual role off the bench.
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
9 months ago
Robinson sat for precautionary reasons against the Mavericks on Tuesday but is ready to suit up again. The big man should back up Karl-Anthony Towns in his usual role off the bench, which will limit Precious Achiuwa’s minutes after he played 19 minutes on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #2
9 months ago
McBride is set to miss his third-straight game on Wednesday. Cameron Payne will likely continue to fill in as the starting point guard with Jalen Brunson out. Payne has played 30 minutes in each of his first two starts and averaged six assists and 1.5 steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
9 months ago
Bridges had a productive night in the points and field-goal percentage categories, but the overall stat line lacked substance. However, over the past two weeks, he has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats, averaging 22.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers per game. Nights like Tuesday, where he puts up many “ones” in key categories, have not been the norm for Bridges recently, which has been good for those who have him rostered.
NYK • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Hart made history on two fronts Tuesday night. He combined with Karl-Anthony Towns to become the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Hart’s triple-double was his ninth of the season, surpassing Walt “Clyde” Frazier for the top spot in franchise history. Regardless of Hart’s feelings on shooting the basketball, he has been an elite fantasy option this season because of his ability to fill a stat sheet. The Knicks wing has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. Hart will look to build on Tuesday’s performance when the Knicks host the Clippers on Wednesday.
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
9 months ago
Neither Dallas nor a fourth-quarter bloody nose could stop Anunoby, whose 35 points were the most he’s scored in a game since dropping 40 on the Nuggets in late November. Over the past two weeks, the Knicks wing has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats, pushing his season-long value into the top 75. Anunoby has scored at least 23 points in three straight and six of his last eight appearances while averaging 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks during this run.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
9 months ago
Towns combined with Josh Hart to make some history on Tuesday, as they became the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Over the past two weeks, KAT has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While that may not be on par with his season-long value, Towns isn’t far off, which is notable since the Knicks have been without starting point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle). The Knicks play three more games during Week 21, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Bridges enjoyed a torrid scoring streak from late February to mid-March in which he averaged 28.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting. In five games since then, he’s scored 70 total points on 26-of-76 shooting. Bridges will shoot his way out his current slump, and fantasy managers will just have to hope that he does so sooner rather than later.
CHA • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Okogie is available to appear in a game for the first time since January 31. While the veteran wing should play rotation minutes in this matchup, he is unlikely to provide enough value to impact fantasy basketball. Managers can afford to leave Okogie on the waiver wire.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
9 months ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Knicks, who host the Clippers on Wednesday. With that being the case, Robinson was unlikely to be available for both games. His absence on Tuesday means more rotation minutes for Precious Achiuwa, who is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues when starter Karl-Anthony Towns is available.
Source: Stefan Bondy
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
9 months ago
It’s a back-to-back, so Robinson will likely miss one of the games. Dallas, who will be playing the second night of a back-to-back, seems like a great matchup for Robinson to sit out to ensure he is ready to play the Clippers on Wednesday. We’ll see what Tom Thibodeau decides, but Precious Achiuwa should take on the backup center minutes when Robinson is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #2
9 months ago
McBride will miss a second consecutive game with a left groin strain/contusion. Cameron Payne will remain the starting point guard, which makes him worthy of a look in deep leagues. Also, Tyler Kolek will play rotation minutes, and he tallied eight assists without committing a turnover during Saturday’s win over the Wizards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Green is off the injury report after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Heat. His return means Nick Smith Jr. will head back to the bench, a role in which the second-year guard offers limited fantasy value.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Okogie has been out of the Hornets’ lineup since January 31 after suffering a strained left hamstring. His return to action won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but Okogie should play rotation minutes off the bench once cleared.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Forward • #0
9 months ago
After only making two shots during the first three periods of Sunday’s game, Bridges made five in the fourth. That flurry salvaged what was an underwhelming effort from the Hornets forward, whose 13 rebounds were one shy of his season-high. Over the past two weeks, Bridges has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets begin a three-game Week 21 on Tuesday when the Magic visit Charlotte.
CHA • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Smith started a game for the first time since March 8, as the Hornets were without Josh Green. The second-year guard, who struggled as a starter earlier this season, took advantage of his opportunity on Sunday. Smith has reached double figures in four straight and five of his last six appearances. While this hasn’t done much for his fantasy value, streaming Smith in deep leagues is something fantasy managers can consider doing. That was not the case at the beginning of March.
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
As has been the case many times this season, Ball recorded a solid assist number but struggled with inefficiency. Five turnovers compounded the impact of Ball’s poor shooting, and he’s been responsible for four or more in four of his last six appearances. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. While that isn’t “bad” value, fantasy managers likely had to invest a much higher pick on Ball than he has returned. The Hornets play three games during Week 21, starting with the Magic on Tuesday.
CHA • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Green will not play against the Heat due to a sore left shoulder, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Nick Smith Jr. is a potential replacement, but the second-year guard has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Salaun was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the status upgrade is unsurprising. While he will be in the Hornets’ rotation, the rookie is unlikely to get the reps needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
9 months ago
Not only did Towns record his second double-double in as many games, but it was also his first with at least 30 points since February 20. While Jalen Brunson’s absence makes KAT’s offensive ability even more critical to the Knicks, the lack of an elite point guard makes the “sledding” a bit more challenging on that end of the floor. Over the past two weeks, Towns has provided top-20 value in eight-cat formats. While his value has taken a hit, there hasn’t been much to worry about.
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
9 months ago
Anunoby has scored 23 points or more in five of his last seven outings, but Saturday’s performance was far more efficient. However, while he has only shot 41.3 percent from the field over the past two weeks, Anunoby’s fantasy value has been excellent. OG has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats, averaging 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks. The Knicks begin their four-game Week 21 at home on Tuesday when the Mavericks roll into town.
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
9 months ago
After a disappointing two-game road swing in which he shot 10-of-24 from the field in losses to the Spurs and Hornets, Bridges looked rejuvenated on Saturday. He went off during the second quarter, scoring 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the complete stat line from Bridges, who has provided top-75 value in eight-cat formats over the past month. New York plays four games during Week 21, starting with the Mavericks on Tuesday.
NYK • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Already without Jalen Brunson, the Knicks played Saturday’s game without Miles McBride, who was sidelined by a groin injury. Payne can be erratic, but his energy paid dividends on Saturday. The veteran guard scored 10 points in the first quarter, giving a team with a habit of slow starts a welcome boost. Payne’s streaming value for the Knicks’ four-game Week 21 depends on McBride’s availability. Also seeing time on Saturday was Tyler Kolek, who tallied four points, one rebound, eight assists and three steals in 18 minutes. The rookie, who played first-half minutes for the first time since January, won’t be worth streaming if McBride is available for the start of Week 21.
NYK • Guard • #2
9 months ago
McBride has been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday’s game, leaving the Knicks without their top two point guards. Cameron Payne will move into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling, but the veteran guard has been erratic most nights. Tyler Kolek should move into the rotation, but it’s difficult to trust Tom Thibodeau to give the rookie the playing time needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: James Edwards III
CHA • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Due to a sore left shoulder, Green is considered probable for Sunday’s game. Despite being a fixture in the starting lineup, Green has been ranked well outside the top 200 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should not feel obligated to roster him, regardless of league size.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Ball and Williams are off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. They’ll occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, with KJ Simpson and Jusuf Nurkic heading to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Salaun is on track to return after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. While the rookie would play rotation minutes, he’s unlikely to be productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
NYK • Guard • #11
9 months ago
Brunson injured his ankle on March 6, and multiple outlets reported that he’ll be out until late March at the earliest. He’s progressed to doing some on-court work, and the Knicks will provide another update in one week. Miles McBride will remain the starting point guard until Brunson returns. While this raises McBride’s fantasy ceiling, his production has been lackluster, and the Knicks have struggled as a team.
Source: New York Knicks
CHA • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Bridges was able to play in both legs of Charlotte’s back-to-back after missing Tuesday’s game against Atlanta. He was better as a scorer on Friday than he was on Thursday, and he was still able to contribute some value in other categories. He only played 26 minutes because of the lopsided score, but it was encouraging that he was able to get to 20 points after two games in a row with fewer after a seven-game streak with at least 20 points. They’ll close out the week in Miami on Sunday.
CHA • Guard • #25
9 months ago
With LaMelo Ball sitting out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back, Simpson was called up from the G League and immediately slotted into the starting unit. He has started in his last three appearances, but this was also the first time that Simpson played in a game since February. Even if he is productive when he is given the opportunity, the lack of clarity in when he’ll be available to play makes him a headache to roster.
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
9 months ago
Precious Achiuwa filled out the backup center minutes on Thursday with Robinson sitting out the second night of New York’s back-to-back. However, with Robinson back, Achiuwa will lose out on some minutes from his already small role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #2
9 months ago
McBride was questionable ahead of Thursday’s game, but he was able to play through the groin contusion in that game. However, if he is held out against Washington, Cameron Payne will likely move into the starting unit, which would open up extra minutes for rookie Tyler Kolek.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Garrett is on a 10-day contract and may have already played his last game with Charlotte, and Salaun hasn’t played since March 8. Charlotte will be sorely shorthanded in this one, so the Hornets’ available players will be forced to handle additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #5
9 months ago
Williams and Ball both played in Thursday’s win over the Knicks, so it’s no surprise that the pair will sit out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back set. Jusuf Nurkic should slide into the starting five in place of Williams, while Ball’s vacated minutes will be picked up by some combination of Nick Smith Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Seth Curry.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
9 months ago
New York has been playing without Jalen Brunson, but Towns has had no issue stepping up and filling the void on offense. This was his seventh-straight game with at least 20 points, though they’ve only won three of those games. Towns will continue to pour in the points, but the Knicks have started to see their lead in the standings shrink. They currently sit just three games ahead of Indiana for the No. 3 seed in the East. Losing to Charlotte isn’t ideal, but they’ll have a chance to get back on track against Washington on Saturday.
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
9 months ago
After two straight subpar offensive performances, Anunoby got back over the 20-point threshold on Thursday, even if the shooting efficiency still wasn’t there. This was his seventh time scoring at least 20 points in March, and he was still able to contribute his typical defensive production. The poor field-goal percentage has been an issue lately; he has shot below 50 percent from the floor in eight consecutive games and below 40 percent in five of those. Still, he has returned third-round value during that stretch in nine-cat leagues.
NYK • Guard • #2
9 months ago
McBride has played well as the starting point guard for the Knicks in place of Jalen Brunson, who is still sidelined with an ankle injury. However, Thursday wasn’t his best performance. McBride had at least 10 points and two three-pointers in five consecutive games prior to this game against Charlotte. Head coach Tom Thibodeau said earlier in the day that they’re hoping to have Brunson play a few games before the playoffs, but based on that, Brunson may not return until April. McBride’s role should be safe for a little while longer, and he’ll have an opportunity to bounce back against the Wizards on Saturday.
CHA • Center • #5
9 months ago
After really struggling in Charlotte’s blowout loss to Atlanta on Tuesday, Williams got back to providing dominant big man stats against New York. This was the sixth-straight game that he has played in, and he has recorded a double-double in five of them. Charlotte plays the second night of a back-to-back on Friday, which means that Williams is almost a guarantee to sit out. Moussa Diabate and Jusuf Nurkic will split the minutes at center against Oklahoma City, which isn’t an easy matchup for opposing bigs.
CHA • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Bridges was given a rest night on Tuesday against Atlanta, but he was listed as probable with an illness for this game, so perhaps that was the issue on Tuesday. There is a chance that the illness played a role in Bridges’ poor shooting night, and it ended up being the second-straight subpar shooting night for him after an excellent stretch. Charlotte still has two more games this week, including the second night of a back-to-back on Friday.
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Ball missed Tuesday’s game against Atlanta, but he was back against New York. He had some foul trouble that limited his minutes in this game, but he was still able to lead Charlotte in scoring and help them get a surprisingly big win over one of the top teams in the East. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and the Hornets also play on Sunday. If Ball is available for the remainder of the week, he’ll continue to produce elite value. However, there is a real chance that he sits out on Friday with his wrist ailment.
NYK • Guard • #2
9 months ago
McBride was initially listed as questionable, but he will be able to suit up once again on Thursday. He should fill out his typical place in the starting lineup, where he has scored in double figures in five consecutive games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • • #
9 months ago
Garrett has played well on his 10-day contract, but there will be some extra minutes off the bench available for Wendell Moore Jr. and Seth Curry. The final game of Garrett’s contract will be on Friday, unless they opt to sign him to a second 10-day deal.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
9 months ago
Diabate had to be helped off the court on Tuesday and wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg after injuring his knee on Tuesday. Two days later, he’ll be good to go. That means he’ll continue to split the center minutes with Jusuf Nurkic off the bench. Mark Williams should sit out the second night of the back-to-back on Friday, which makes Diabate’s availability interesting. Charlotte could have opted to stagger their availability, though this could mean that Diabate will play both legs of the back-to-back despite the injury.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Both players missed Tuesday’s game against Atlanta but were initially listed as probable against New York. They have now officially been cleared to return to the lineup, which means that Damion Baugh and Seth Curry should return to reserve roles.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
NYK • Guard • #11
9 months ago
Thibodeau also said that they are hoping for Brunson to play a few games before the playoffs. Getting out of the boot is a good step in his progression, but the focus doesn’t appear to be on having Brunson play soon. Miles McBride should remain the starting point guard, and Brunson may not be back until April.
Source: Steve Popper
NYK • Guard • #11
9 months ago
Thibodeau also said that they are hoping for Brunson to play a few games before the playoffs. Getting out of the boot is a good step in his progression, but the focus doesn’t appear to be on having Brunson play soon. Miles McBride should remain the starting point guard, and Brunson may not be back until April.
Source: Steve Popper
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Salaun was recalled from the Hornets’ G League affiliate but will not play on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. His absence will only impact fantasy basketball if the Hornets are forced to play without Miles Bridges. Bridges is probable for Thursday’s game with an illness.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • • #
9 months ago
Garrett, who agreed to a 10-day contract on March 12, is dealing with a lower back issue. He was solid in 24 minutes against the Hawks on Tuesday, but that was with Miles Bridges unavailable. If Bridges can play against the Knicks, Garrett’s chances of getting the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball are slim.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
9 months ago
Diabate suffered what appeared to be a serious right leg injury during Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks. However, the fact that he’s considered questionable for Thursday night means he likely dodged a bullet. If Diabate cannot play against the Knicks, Jusuf Nurkic will likely see more time after logging 17 minutes in Tuesday’s defeat.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Ball is coming back from a wrist injury that kept him out of Tuesday’s game against the Hawks. Bridges also sat out Tuesday, but it was just a rest day. Both of the Hornets’ stars are expected to return Thursday given their probable listings.