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ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Following a seven-game absence, Anthony will be back to take on San Antonio. He had been a consistent starter at point guard, but he came off the bench in the last game he played, which was a return from a two-game absence. Anthony will come off the bench in this one, allowing Cory Joseph to continue to start. However, Joseph and Anthony Black will lose out on minutes with Anthony available.
Source: Magic PR
CHA • Guard • #8
9 months ago
While Smith is on the Hornets’ initial injury report for Wednesday, the probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play. The second-year guard has some off the bench the last four games, serving as DaQuan Jeffries’ backup. That’s unlikely to change if Smith is available on Wednesday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner struggled from the field, including a 1-of-7 showing from behind the three-point line. The 23-year-old small forward has missed at least four three-point attempts in each of his last five games. Wagner has still scored at least 20 points in each of his last eight games, but he’s shot under 50 percent from the field in five of them. It’s been a tough shooting stretch, but Wagner has been a top-50 fantasy player on the season.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
The 22-year-old power forward was 1-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Banchero is just 3-of-18 from behind the three-point line combined over his last three games. He’s also turned the ball over at least six times in two of his last three games. Banchero’s value in nine-category leagues, where he’s just outside the top-50 players over the last two weeks, has taken a hit with those high-turnover games.
CHA • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Green missed Sunday’s game with soreness in his left shoulder, but returned to the starting lineup Monday against the Jazz. The 24-year-old small forward played 26 minutes in the four-point victory. Green had a good shooting night, including making all three of his three-point attempts. He’s not much of a fantasy asset until he becomes a more consistent volume scorer, though.
CHA • Center • #5
9 months ago
Williams returned to the lineup after missing Sunday’s game with a foot injury that he continues to manage. The 23-year-old center was incredibly efficient on offense and hit his only two free throws. He had no production on the defensive end, but was excellent otherwise. Williams has been very effective this year, but how the Hornets are managing his injuries has continued to limit his fantasy value.
CHA • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Bridges led the Hornets in the win over the Jazz Monday with LaMelo Ball out. The 27-year-old small forward was just two assists away from a triple-double. He was efficient on offense and made three of his six attempted three-pointers. Bridges has had at least 10 rebounds in three of his last seven games. He’d had at least 20 points in just two of his last seven games entering play Monday, but has a higher scoring ceiling with Ball sidelined.
CHA • Guard • #30
9 months ago
Both Curry and Green will be back in the starting lineup after missing Sunday’s game against New Orleans. DaQuan Jeffries will be pushed back to playing a reserve role, while Josh Okogie, who started in place of Green on Sunday, is out with a hamstring injury.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Green missed Sunday’s game against the Pelicans but will be back in the lineup to take on Utah. Josh Okogie started in place of Green but will miss the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back, which means Green will simply return to his normal spot in the starting unit.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #30
9 months ago
Curry is back after missing Sunday’s game against the Pelicans with a knee injury. Nick Smith Jr. and DaQuan Jeffries will likely see fewer minutes with the 34-year-old point guard back on the court Monday.
Source: Hornets
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Anthony is “trending in the right direction,” which doesn’t provide much clarity. He was listed as questionable instead of doubtful ahead of Monday’s game, which is a stronger indicator that a return is close. Orlando will play in San Antonio on Tuesday on the second night of a back-to-back, which will be Anthony’s next chance to suit up. Cory Joseph will continue to start at center, with Anthony Black filling out the backup minutes.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed six straight games, and he’s in danger of missing a seventh. If he’s out, expect Cory Joseph to remain with the first unit and Anthony Black to pick up additional minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Smith Jr. and KJ Simpson led the Hornets in playing time, but it was Smith Jr. who had the better night as a scorer. Simpson turned in nine points on 3-of-12 shooting, while Smith Jr. posted his 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting, including a 3-of-5 mark from downtown and a perfect 2-of-2 from the charity stripe. With LaMelo Ball out for the season and Charlotte eyeing a potential chance at drafting Cooper Flagg, Smith Jr. should see significant minutes down the stretch.
CHA • Center • #11
9 months ago
Nurkic was the nominal starting center, though he logged limited minutes and ceded playing time to the likes of Taj Gibson and Moussa Diabate. His 22 minutes were enough time to help fantasy managers, as he concluded with a big double-double, meaningful defensive contributions and even a pair of triples. Nurkic is worth streaming when Mark Williams is out, but be weary of Charlotte’s minutes distribution.
CHA • Guard • #12
9 months ago
The Hornets are without Josh Green and Mark Williams for Sunday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Okogie and Nurkic fill the resulting voids, and both players have deep-league streaming value in these roles.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Salaun and Okogie are officially available for Sunday’s game. Neither player has been particularly impactful from a fantasy basketball standpoint, but they will play rotation minutes.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
ORL • Guard • #2
9 months ago
Houstan has made at least four three-pointers in four games this season, and he matched his previous high on Saturday with six. Also, he managed to provide some value in the rebound and assist categories. However, Saturday’s performance is insufficient to make Houstan a player worth targeting. He’s been an inconsistent shooter, and the limited production outside of points and triples makes him a difficult player to trust in most fantasy leagues.
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
9 months ago
Carter has scored 12 points or more in five of his last seven appearances. While this would not be a significant deal for most starters, it is for a player who has battled inconsistency for most of the season. However, even with the increased scoring output, Carter remains a player who cannot be trusted in 12-team leagues. Over the past two weeks, he’s ranked outside the top 200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Backup Goga Bitadze (12/10/5/1/1 in 18 minutes) has been better, but his overall fantasy value hasn’t been much to brag about. With Orlando’s three-game Week 22 ending on Thursday, there isn’t much to gain from rostering either in standard leagues.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner has scored 20 points or more in seven straight games, his longest streak since late January. The Magic forward has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, which aligns with most fantasy managers’ expectations for him before the season began. However, Wagner’s season-long value remains within the top 50 in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Magic start a three-game Week 22 on Monday against the Clippers.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero did not see any action during the fourth quarter, as the Magic led by 32 points after three quarters. That had more to do with ending his streak of five consecutive 30-point games than anything, as there was no need for the Magic to push their star further. Over the past two weeks, Banchero has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, and his nine-cat value is just outside the top-50. The bad news for fantasy managers is that Orlando plays three games during Week 22 and none after Thursday.
CHA • Guard • #30
9 months ago
Curry is one of many Hornets rotation players who will not be available for Sunday’s game. Nick Smith Jr. should play plenty against the Pelicans, but efficiency has been an issue for the second-year guard throughout the season. DaQuan Jeffries, who is in the starting lineup, should also play more out of necessity.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #5
9 months ago
Williams continues to manage a foot injury. With the 23-year-old center out Sunday against the Pelicans, expect Jusuf Nurkic to take his place in the starting lineup. Nurkic is worthy of streaming consideration.
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Salaun logged 24 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, with the absence of multiple rotation players resulting in more playing time for the rookie. Josh Okogie (hamstring) is probable for Sunday’s game and can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Salaun if the rookie cannot play.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Okogie did not play in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserve Tidjane Salaun. Salaun is questionable with an ankle injury, so there’s no guarantee he’ll be available if Okogie remains out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
As expected, Anthony will be sidelined for a sixth-straight game. Cory Joseph will likely remain in the starting unit, with Anthony Black playing a larger role off the bench. Black is the better streaming option, though neither have been consistently productive with Anthony sidelined.
Source: Jason Beede
CHA • Forward • #31
9 months ago
A number of key injuries have opened up rotational minutes for Salaun, who has logged at least 24 in each of his last three games. The rebounds easily represent a new career high, and the rookie out of France recorded his second double-double of the season and first since December 3.
CHA • Center • #5
9 months ago
Williams was a perfect 9-of-9 from the field, delivering a team-high point total to go with his 18th double-double of the season. Over the last month, the big man has averaged 15.9 points, 11.3 boards and 1.6 blocks while shooting 67.7% from the field. He’s been a first-round fantasy option in that span, and the only concern for fantasy managers is availability.
CHA • Center • #5
9 months ago
Williams was a perfect 9-of-9 from the field, delivering a team-high point total to go with his 18th double-double of the season. Over the last month, the big man has averaged 15.9 points, 11.3 boards and 1.6 blocks while shooting 67.7% from the field. He’s been a first-round fantasy option in that span, and the only concern for fantasy managers is availability.
CHA • Guard • #25
9 months ago
Earlier Friday, it was announced that LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle) is out for the rest of the season. Simpson will replace him in the starting lineup, and the two-way rookie is eligible for every game the rest of the way. He’ll likely retain the role for the foreseeable future, with Damion Baugh potentially getting a few opportunities when he’s active. Baugh is inactive for Friday’s game.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Charania says the procedures will be minor, but Ball will not play again this season. With the Hornets eliminated from postseason contention and LaMelo having played through those issues, it’s unsurprising that he’ll be shut down. Damion Baugh and KJ Simpson will play more down the stretch, with Baugh offering greater potential for managers needing scoring at the point guard position.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony is now on track to miss a sixth-straight game with no end in sight. Cory Joseph will continue to start in place of Anthony, though Anthony Black has been more productive off the bench and has played more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner struggled to find his shot for the second game in a row. The 23-year-old small forward is 16-of-43 over the last two games including 1-of-11 from behind the three-point line. Wagner has been solid otherwise, contributing 17 rebounds and six assists over that timespan. He’ll look to get his shot back in normal form Saturday against the Kings.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero haș now scored at least 30 points in five straight games and seven of his last eight contests. The 22-year-old power forward is a scoring machine, though his three-point shot hasn’t been great lately. Banchero is just 5-of-19 from behind the three-point line over the last three games. Still, he’s averaging 30 points per game in 17 games since the All-Star break. Banchero is getting hot at the right time for fantasy managers.
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony was originally listed as doubtful, but he was able to get in some individual work during shootaround. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard as Anthony misses his fifth-straight game. However, Anthony Black has been a more productive option off the bench.
Source: Jason Beede
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.
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Still doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks, Anthony did not participate in shootaround with his teammates. However, the Magic guard did get in some individual work and shooting. Cory Joseph has been Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has offered a higher fantasy ceiling. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the latter has provided 10th-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed Orlando’s last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner struggled to find his shot in this one, going just 8-of-22 from the floor and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. In four games leading up to this one, he averaged 23.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists, so Tuesday’s productive outing was more of the same, albeit with some inefficient shooting. Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 58 of Orlando’s 111 points in this one, and the duo should continue to shoulder the scoring load when the Magic host the Mavericks on Thursday.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.
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
ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen is available after being inactive for two games with a sprained left ankle. While Cole Anthony’s continued absence may result in Queen playing a few rotation minutes off the bench, he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be the sixth Anthony missed since aggravating his strained left big toe. While Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, whoever has the “hot hand” between him and Anthony Black will play the lion’s share of the minutes. Black was that player on Monday, accounting for 17 points and six assists in 30 minutes off the bench. Neither he nor Joseph has been consistent enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #0
9 months ago
The Magic remain without Cole Anthony, who is recovering from a toe injury that has sidelined him for five of the team’s last six games. While Cory Joseph (5/4/5 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) has been his replacement in the starting lineup, Black came through with one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard has scored 13 points or more in three of his last four outings, providing top-60 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Due to his inconsistency, Black is not to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. But his recent play will grab attention in some deep leagues.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
After three straight games with 20 points or more, Wagner recorded his first 30-point game since February 8 on Monday. Unfortunately for him and those who have the Magic forward rostered, this was Orlando’s last meeting with the Lakers this season. Franz was elite in the first meeting, scoring 37 points and hitting the game-winning shot. Over the past two weeks, Wagner has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Orlando plays three more games during Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three straight and five of his last six games, his best run of the season to date. Shooting over 50 percent from the field on Monday, the Magic forward has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For a player who has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues for most of the season, Banchero is getting hot at the right time for those who have him rostered.
ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen will remain sidelined with a sprained left ankle. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as the two-way contract guard is not in the Magic rotation when healthy.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Of Orlando’s last six games, including Monday against LA, Anthony has been available just once, and he exited that game after playing six minutes. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard, with Anthony Black filling out the reserve minutes. However, neither has been able to contribute fantasy value with any consistency.
Source: Jason Beede
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.
ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen’s availability does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed five games since aggravating his toe injury during a March 16 win over the Cavaliers. Cory Joseph has been the starter in Anthony’s absence but has not provided reliable fantasy value. Even if Anthony remains out, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Joseph in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner only played 24 minutes on Friday due to the lopsided score. However, that was enough time for him to extend his streak of 20-point games to three, and he has also had eight rebounds in each of those. He also was able to clean up the turnovers; Wagner only turned it over once after having 18 turnovers across his three previous games. Washington was an easier matchup than Orlando’s last three games, but it was still a strong performance from Wagner. Unfortunately, this was the second game of a short two-game week for Orlando.
ORL • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Black’s recent production has been inconsistent despite Cole Anthony being in and out of the lineup. He was out of it on Friday with the same toe injury that has plagued him, and Black had one of hist best performances of the past month. His 26 minutes were also the most that he has played in nearly a month, and he took on a larger role than Cory Joseph, who started at point guard. Black still isn’t a standard league option, but this was an encouraging performance for dynasty managers.