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SAS • Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
Sochan has missed the last five games with a quad injury. While it’s good news that he’s back, the 22-year-old small forward wasn’t in the Spurs rotation prior to his injury. He’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues this year.
SAS • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet is back after a one-game absence with adductor and ankle injuries. While the Spurs decided to go small when Victor Wembanyama was sitting in their last game, expect Kornet to resume his role as the backup center on Saturday. That’s not a role that necessitates him being rostered in most fantasy leagues, however.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox is available after being listed as questionable with back soreness. The 28-year-old point guard has had a double-double in his last two games including Thursday, which was also against the Mavericks. He’ll look to extend his streak to three on Saturday as the Spurs close out Week 16.
CHA • Forward • #26
about 1 month ago
Acquired from the Celtics on Thursday, Tillman has yet to join his new team. Upon arrival, he’ll give the Hornets another option in the frontcourt, but he’s unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün has missed Charlotte’s last three games, with Grant Williams taking up his minutes. Since Williams is also available for Saturday’s matchup with the Hawks, there’s no guarantee that Salaün gets legitimate rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Dieng ultimately wound up in Milwaukee, while the Hornets waived Conley. However, due to White’s calf injury that will keep him out through the All-Star break, the Bulls had to take less in the deal. Instead of three second-round picks, they’ll receive two, a 2031 via New York and a 2031 via Denver.
Source: Fred Katz
SAS • Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
Sochan has missed San Antonio’s last five games. However, he was not in the rotation before the injury, so the former lottery pick’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet’s absence on Thursday did not result in Kelly Olynyk returning to the rotation, as he picked up a DNP-CD. The Spurs went small when Victor Wembanyama wasn’t on the floor, with Carter Bryant logging 18 minutes off the bench. Regardless of what happens with Kornet for Saturday’s game, Bryant should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox is uncertain to play on Saturday due to back soreness. He most recently served the Mavericks with a double-double in the Spurs’ win on Thursday, which was his second consecutive. Fox will have a chance to extend his streak to three straight double-doubles on Saturday if he’s able to play. If unavailable, Dylan Harper or Jordan McLaughlin could realistically slot into the starting unit.
Source: Tom Petrini
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to be part of the Hornets’ rotation. And the rotation got a bit more crowded with the team’s acquisition of Xavier Tillman Sr. from the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Charlotte waived KJ Simpson in a subsequent move. Evbuomwan will offer forward depth, but he’s not likely to see enough run to be worth a look in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
After coming off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder, Barnes was back in the starting lineup Thursday night, with Stephon Castle coming off the bench. The veteran forward made the most of his opportunities, shooting 5-of-7 from three. And the 19 points were the most in a game for Barnes since he scored 20 in a December 23 win over Oklahoma City. He isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, but Barnes is still capable of coming through with a good night every so often.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Sunday’s win over the Magic with an adductor injury, Castle played both games of the Spurs’ back-to-back. However, his minutes were limited, with the reigning Rookie of the Year coming off the bench and playing 21 on Thursday. Castle started Wednesday’s win over the Thunder and logged 26 minutes. The positive for fantasy managers was that he was highly productive in those 21 minutes, with the stat line only missing a blocked shot.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
After logging 28 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder, Wembanyama played 34 on Thursday. That’s the highest minutes tally for him since returning from the knee injury that cost him two games at the start of January. Even if the Spurs look to keep Wembanyama’s minutes “in check,” he doesn’t need much time to put up a robust stat line. On Wednesday, he made his first five three-point attempts and finished with another complete stat line. The Spurs host Dallas on Saturday in both teams’ final game of Week 16.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After scoring nine points in Monday’s win over the Pelicans, Bridges doubled his output as Charlotte extended its win streak to eight games. While he hasn’t been the flashiest fantasy option, the Hornets’ forward has offered consistent value, ranking within the top-100 in nine-cat formats. Bridges’ value takes a hit in turnover-punt builds, but fantasy managers should not be concerned.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Ball is shooting 39.7 percent from the field over the past two weeks, his overall production is one reason why the Hornets have won their last eight games. Since shooting 0-of-10 from three in a January 21 loss to the Cavaliers, LaMelo has made at least two triples in each game of the win streak. While turnovers and shot selection can still be an issue for Ball, he’s making strides to the delight of the Hornets and fantasy managers.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
For the first time since 1999, the Hornets have won eight consecutive games. While former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year, Knueppel has been the picture of consistency in Charlotte. And his production has impacted winning. Fantasy-wise, Knueppel has been a top-75 fantasy player, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (111) by a solid distance. The Hornets will look to extend their win streak to nine when they visit Atlanta on Saturday.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
While Stephon Castle (adductor) is available for Thursday’s game, he’ll come off the bench, given that this is San Antonio’s second game in as many nights. Barnes returns to the starting lineup, but he has offered limited fantasy value in that role.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Olynyk is good to go after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Thunder. With Luke Kornet (adductor, ankle) out, Olynyk will step into the backup center role. With Victor Wembanyama getting most of the minutes, there isn’t much upside to streaming Olynyk.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Harper is available after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Thunder. Jordan McLaughlin picked up a few minutes off the bench, but his fall out of the rotation will not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Jared Weiss
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the third that Salaün has missed due to illness. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the second-year forward has played limited minutes when available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #26
about 1 month ago
The goal of this transaction was for the Celtics to get out of the luxury tax. Tillman was out of the Celtics’ rotation for most of this season, averaging 7.9 minutes per game in 14 appearances. His fantasy outlook won’t change in Charlotte.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White was Charlotte’s big addition at the trade deadline, but they’ll wait at least four more games before he debuts to avoid any further issues with the calf that has given him trouble all season. Sion James and Josh Green should see a temporary boost in minutes until White debuts.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham was traded to Dallas as part of the Anthony Davis trade, but now he’ll be back in the Southeast division. Branham should be a solid depth scorer, though with Charlotte trying to push for the postseason, he likely won’t play enough minutes to make much of an impact.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
about 1 month ago
Waters will miss a second straight game, though he has only played 6.8 minutes per game this season and isn’t a consistent part of the rotation when healthy. His continued absence won’t impact the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
This will be a fifth straight absence for Sochan, though he hasn’t been part of the rotation when healthy. His continued absence won’t alter the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Harper missed Thursday’s game against Dallas and could miss a second straight game. Jordan McLaughlin filled out 13 minutes off the bench in that game and could fill a similar role if Harper remains out, though he isn’t a player to consider streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet has been filling the backup center minutes recently, but that role will fall to Kelly Olynyk for this game if he is available. He is questionable with left foot soreness, which means Bismack Biyombo would be next in line to fill the role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
While Stephon Castle (14/3/4/3/2 in 26 minutes) was available after missing Sunday’s win over the Magic, his return did not prevent Fox from hitting double figures in assists for a second consecutive game. This is the second time the Spurs guard has accomplished this feat this season, with the first occurring in mid-November. Fox will look to make it three straight when the Spurs visit Dallas on Thursday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama recorded his 22nd double-double of the season on Wednesday, helping the Spurs hold off the shorthanded Thunder. All that his final stat line lacked was a steal, but that isn’t a big deal for those who have the big fella rostered. The Spurs play two more games in Week 16, starting with the Mavericks on Thursday.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After totaling 20 points on 6-of-14 shooting in the Spurs’ prior two games, Johnson had one of his most productive nights of the season. The 25 points were the most in a game for him since January 7, when he scored 27 in a win over the Lakers. While Johnson has value in points leagues, his category-league value takes a hit because his production outside of points and rebounds is limited. Wednesday was a good night for the veteran forward, but it doesn’t change much in terms of his fantasy outlook.
CHA • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Signed to a one-year deal last offseason, Jones struggled to fit in, even with the Magic losing Jalen Suggs on multiple occasions due to injury. Given Charlotte’s logjam on the perimeter, this may not be the final destination for him, either via another trade or the buyout market after the deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle is good to go after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Magic. His return likely pushes Harrison Barnes back to the bench. That won’t have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, as Barnes is on the waiver wire in most leagues.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Initially listed as questionable with a foot injury, Olynyk has subsequently been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder. With Victor Wembanyama healthy, Olynyk wouldn’t have entered the Spurs rotation anyway, so his absence doesn’t impact the plans of the Spurs or fantasy managers.
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Harper popped up on the injury report Wednesday morning with an ankle injury and has since been ruled out for the game against the Thunder. Jordan McLaughlin should backfill the extra backup point guard minutes vacated by Harper on Wednesday.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Simpson last appeared in a game on December 18. His continued absence will not affect the Hornets’ rotation or fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün has missed Charlotte’s last two games, coinciding with Grant Williams being available. Since the Hornets have Williams in the fold, it’s doubtful that Salaün gets the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. In fact, the second-year forward isn’t guaranteed to be in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley was traded to Chicago on Tuesday, but reports indicated that he wouldn’t stick around. One day later, and he’s now in Charlotte. If he remains with the Hornets, he’ll provide a veteran presence in the locker room for a team that is trying to return to the postseason. That is good for Charlotte, but it doesn’t leave Conley with enough minutes for fantasy managers to consider him as an option.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Numerous teams were interested in making a move for White, and Charlotte has won the sweepstakes. With Sexton heading to Chicago, White will likely fill out the sixth man role that Sexton previously occupied and should start when LaMelo Ball comes off the bench during back-to-backs. This isn’t an ideal landing spot for White from a fantasy perspective, though he should still play enough minutes to provide some value.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Olynyk could miss this game, but he hasn’t been part of the rotation for San Antonio since Victor Wembanyama returned to the lineup. With Wemby healthy, Olynyk’s status won’t impact the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Harper didn’t make the initial injury report, but there is now a chance he misses this game. Harper has played well recently, averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over the Spurs’ last three games. Jordan McLaughlin would fill out a few extra minutes as the backup point guard if Harper is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
about 1 month ago
Waters is dealing with a hyperextended left knee suffered during Sunday’s win over the Magic and will miss at least one game. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he does not play consistent rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be the fourth that Sochan has missed with a strained left quad. The few who still have the former first-round pick rostered will have to root for him to be traded ahead of Thursday’s deadline. When healthy, Sochan doesn’t get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Sunday’s win over the Magic, Castle practiced on Tuesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He should be considered questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder, with Harrison Barnes likely remaining in the starting lineup if Castle can’t play.
Source: Jeff McDonald
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball took a hit to the face early in this game after both he and head coach Charles Lee went for a ball that was going out of bounds. Ball went to the locker room, but he was able to return and push Charlotte’s winning streak to seven games. Ball hasn’t been the only reason for Charlotte’s recent success, but he has only missed three games since November, which is a great development for him. They continue to manage his minutes, which has allowed him to stay available. That limits his impact in the box score, but he’s still able to be more productive that most players in limited action.
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams has played a solid role off the bench since making his season debut on Jan. 10, but he hasn’t contributed much in the box score. However, he was able to have his first double-digit scoring outing of the season in this game. Williams isn’t a player to consider rostering in most leagues at this time, and he has never been a strong option in fantasy basketball throughout his career. However, considering he missed 14 months due to a torn ACL, it was good to see him play this well.
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner was the more impactful center for Charlotte early in the year, but recently, Moussa Diabaté has been starting and far more productive. However, that wasn’t the case in this game. Diabaté played 28 minutes to Kalkbrenner’s 18, but he only finished with two points, nine rebounds and two assists, while Kalkbrenner came close to a double-double and made an impact as a shot blocker. Kalkbrenner is a difficult player to use a roster spot on at this time, but it is good to see that he can still be productive in a limited role from time to time.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Though Ball’s injury appears to be minor, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his playing time for the rest of the game and check to see if he shows up on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Rockets.
Source: Hornets PR
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama had his 45th game since entering the league with at least five blocks, which is the most in that span and as many as the next three players combined. The 22-year-old power forward has had five blocks in three of his last five games. Wembanyama has provided seventh overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Spurs have three games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Thunder.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Inclement weather, which prevented the Spurs from getting back to Texas after losing on Saturday in Charlotte until mid-afternoon Sunday, is the reason for the time change. Fantasy managers with Pelicans or Hornets on their rosters will need to set their lineups a few hours earlier than they may have planned.
Source: NBA Communications
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama had 16 points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets. The 22-year-old power forward was on the injury report as questionable with a calf injury, but is ultimately available on the second night of a back-to-back.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle is officially out, with the Spurs’ travel issues doing the team no favors. So, he’ll get the night off, which will likely lead to Harrison Barnes moving back into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.
Source: Michael C. Wright
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Green is dealing with a sprained right thumb, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Monday. That said, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Facing countryman Victor Wembanyama, Diabaté held his own on Saturday. In addition to recording his third double-double in five games and 13th of the season, the Hornets’ forward/center’s six assists were a season-high. Rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Diabaté appears to have locked down the starting center job. Even with the Hornets playing three games in Week 16, now is the time to add Moussa if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Ball didn’t have the best day shooting the basketball, including a 3-of-9 afternoon from inside the arc, his work as a playmaker helped the Hornets extend their win streak to six games. During the run, the Hornets’ point guard’s assist-to-turnover ratio has been excellent, with Ball recording 47 assists and 17 turnovers. He’s shooting just 36.5 percent from the field over the last two weeks, which has negatively affected Ball’s fantasy value. That said, fantasy managers should be encouraged by the decrease in turnovers.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Having totaled 24 points on 8-of-27 shooting in his three prior appearances, Sexton needed a day like Saturday to snap out of his mini-slump. The Hornets guard was a perfect 5-on-5 from beyond the arc, knocking down two within the first three minutes of the fourth quarter. With Charlotte’s perimeter starters being healthy, Sexton offers limited fantasy value. But he’s capable of providing a spark off the bench, which was the case on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller and the Hornets have now won six consecutive games, the franchise’s longest win streak since March 2016. And he’s been on a roll recently, scoring at least 20 points in 10 straight games. Another impressive streak for Miller is that he’s made his last 38 free throws. Over the past two weeks, he has provided first-round per-game value in 12-team leagues. The Hornets play three games in Week 16, starting with the Pelicans on Monday.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Green was initially listed as probable for Saturday’s game, so the upgrade was expected. While he’ll be part of the rotation due to his defense, the 2020 first-round pick is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams missed Thursday’s game, but he will return to take on San Antonio. That was the second night of a back-to-back, so it isn’t surprising that he was out after missing over a year of games. He’ll be back playing a reserve role down low, which hasn’t yielded much fantasy production.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Green has popped up on the injury report with an Achilles issue, but it isn’t expected to keep him on the sidelines. This game has been moved up from 3 p.m. eastern to noon eastern due to expected inclement weather, so fantasy managers should adjust their lineups earlier than usual.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR