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CHA • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton missed the Hornets’ most recent game with a neck injury, but he’s good to go for Monday. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) still out, Sexton should return to the starting lineup, pushing Tre Mann to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Bridges is dealing with back spasms, which is why he is on the injury report for Monday night. He’s yet to miss a game this season, and Bridges not playing would leave a sizable hole in the Hornets’ rotation. Pat Connaughton may figure more prominently in the rotation after playing 10 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Heat, but he would not be worth streaming.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball has missed the last three games with a right ankle impingement, and he’ll miss a fourth on Monday. Tre Mann started Friday’s loss to the Heat, but that was due to Collin Sexton also being out. With Sexton absent from the Hornets’ injury report for Monday, he’ll likely replace Mann in the starting lineup.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George once again led the Jazz in scoring, but the third-year guard didn’t have much help offensively. Lauri Markkanen (12/2/2/3) shot 4-of-14 from the field, while Jusuf Nurkić and Svi Mykhailiuk combined to score nine points. George was still efficient offensively playing alongside Isaiah Collier, but the defense suffered as no one could slow down Anthony Edwards. The Jazz don’t play again during Week 3 but will have four games during Week 4.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
While Collier was made active for Utah’s first two games of the week, he did not see action in either. Not only did he play against the Timberwolves on Friday, but the 2024 first-round pick was in the starting lineup alongside Keyonte George. It wasn’t solely the guards’ fault, but the Jazz were torched, giving up 137 points. As expected, Walter Clayton Jr. (4/3/2/0/1) was the big loser from a playing time standpoint, as he only logged 12 minutes off the bench.
CHA • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Charlotte’s centers combined to block seven shots on Friday. Starter Ryan Kalkbrenner (10 points, five rebounds) was responsible for four blocks while Diabaté contributed three, along with his third double-double of the season. Despite coming off the bench, Diabaté has provided solid late-round value in 12-team formats, which is why he’s rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues. He’s worth holding onto in deep leagues.
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel’s field goal percentage wasn’t great, but that is not a big deal given the overall production. The rookie notched his first 30-point game and a complete stat line, putting up 23 shots on a night when the Hornets were without LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton. Even when those two return, Knueppel will be in the starting lineup, and he should probably be rostered in a higher percentage of fantasy leagues. He’s currently rostered in 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
CHA • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
With LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton unavailable due to injury, Mann made his first start since April 14, 2024. The former first-round pick took advantage of his opportunity, even if the field-goal percentage was low. Mann recorded his first 20-point game of the season and provided good value in the rebound and assist categories. Charlotte won’t play again during Week 3, but Mann would have streaming value if Ball and Sexton miss Monday’s game against the Lakers.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
After being made available for Utah’s last two games but not seeing action, Collier is in the starting lineup to make his first appearance of the season. While the backcourt of him and George is small in stature, Collier’s defensive ability makes this possible. Taylor Hendricks has been bumped to the bench but will still play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Already without LaMelo Ball, the Hornets won’t have Collin Sexton for Friday’s game, either. As a result, Mann will make his first start of the season. He and Kon Knueppel are worth streaming until Ball and Sexton return, while James is an option for deep-league managers needing defensive production.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Friday’s absence will mark the third straight for Ball, who was injured in a blowout loss to the Timberwolves to begin the month. The sixth-year guard was off to another strong start, averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists through his first six appearances of the season. Without him, and also without Collin Sexton (neck), the Hornets will be without two of their main backcourt options and two of their top three scorers against the Heat.
Source: Owen O’Connor
CHA • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton has been downgraded from doubtful to out, joining LaMelo Ball (ankle) on the sideline. Tre Mann, Liam McNeeley and KJ Simpson should play plenty due to the Hornets not having their two best guards. Of the three, Mann offers the highest streaming ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton was listed as probable on Thursday, but he’s now in danger of sitting out based on Friday’s update. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) also listed as doubtful, Tre Mann is the most likely candidate to fill in for Sexton as a microwave scoring option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball’s change in designation means he’ll likely miss a third straight game. That should lead to another start for Sion James, who will carry some streaming value in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton has started the last three games for the Hornets and should remain in that role once again despite a neck injury. LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable once again, and if he remains out, Sexton will see a boost in usage.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball has missed the Hornets’ last two games, which has allowed Sion James to start in his place. If Ball remains out, James should get another start, though he will only be worth streaming in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen continues to score a decent amount of points despite struggling with his three-point shot this year. The 28-year-old power forward has shot above 36.4 percent from behind the three-point line in two of eight games so far this year. In one of those games, Markkanen managed to drop 51 points in an overtime victory over the Suns. He’s a career 37.1 percent three-point shooter and shot 37.3 percent from three-point range last year so his shooting should get better soon.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. This is a massive blow for the Jazz, who have started the season out better than expected, but it’s also unfortunate for Kessler since he didn’t get an extension this summer. Jusuf Nurkic has been starting in place of Kessler, but it wouldn’t be surprising if they turned to Kyle Filipowski as a long-term replacement, assuming they don’t explore the trade market.
Source: Chris Haynes
CHA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
On the heels of a 29-point performance over the weekend in a blowout win over Utah without LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder), Bridges reached the 20-point plateau once again in this one. He had a chance to give the Hornets the lead in the closing seconds, but his fadeaway three-pointer came up short. He did most of his damage in the first half of this one when he drained three of five three-point attempts to notch a game-high 16 points at the break. He’ll be asked to carry Charlotte’s offense while both Ball and Bridges are out.
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel eclipsed 20 points for the second straight contest with both LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) sidelined with injuries. The 20-year-old lottery pick connected on just three of 10 three-point attempts in this one, but went 4-for-6 inside the arc. He’s been a nice addition for fantasy managers in deeper leagues as he’s shown some scoring and rebounding upside in the early stages of his rookie campaign.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball will miss a second straight game, which means rookie Sion James could be in line for another start. James went for 15/5/3 across 29 minutes as a starter on Sunday, nailing three triples along the way. James has streaming appeal here, and Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel should see bumps in production as a result of Ball’s continued absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Nurkić remained in the starting lineup in place of Walker Kessler (shoulder) for a second straight game, and Kessler is set to miss at least two more games. Nurk’s first start was disappointing, but a double-double in 31minutes is intriguing. With two more starts this week, Nurkić is worth considering as a streaming option, and he is currently available in roughly 90 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George has been excellent to start this season, and that continued against Boston as he set a new season-high for scoring. He wasn’t able to dish out as many assists as he has in every other game this season, but he made up for it with a season-low for turnovers and his best field goal percentage of the season. George has been a top-50 player in nine-cat leagues this season, and his role as the starting point guard seems to be safe, given how well he has played.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier was available for the first time this season after missing the first six games with a right hamstring strain. Jazz coach Will Hardy was noncommittal about playing Collier before the game, and he didn’t end up checking in at all. Keyonte George has gotten off to a hot start, and Walter Clayton Jr. has played well, but that doesn’t mean Collier will be out of the rotation all season. Still, the outlook right now is bleak.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball did not play in Sunday’s win over the Jazz. Rookie Sion James moved into the starting lineup, and Collin Sexton shifted into the point guard position. Both were productive enough to merit being slotted into lineups with Ball unavailable, and that can also be said for Kon Knueppel. Sexton and Knueppel will have fantasy staying power if Ball plays on Tuesday, but James will not.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller injured his left shoulder during Charlotte’s October 25 loss to the 76ers. Upon the Hornets’ return from their road trip, the initial diagnosis of a left shoulder subluxation was confirmed, and he will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. Kon Knueppel returned to the starting lineup in Miller’s absence and should retain that role for the foreseeable future. The rookie isn’t a must-add, but his fantasy ceiling is raised.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier is ready to make his season debut, though it’s yet unknown what Utah’s rotation will look like with the second-year man back in the fold. Collier may send Svi Mykhailiuk back to the bench and join the starting lineup, as Keyonte George may have played well enough to continue running with the first unit. Walter Clayton Jr. will find it even more difficult to get on the court now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
In his first game against his former team, Sexton had a productive Sunday evening. The veteran guard didn’t shoot the ball all that well, but still cracked double figures in scoring while also registering double-digit assists along the way. His six turnovers ultimately brought his fantasy production down a bit, but his first double-double of the season was a timely one as the Hornets were able to stop a three-game losing streak.
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel bounced back from consecutive five-point performances to log a career-high in points and record his second game of at least 20 points this season. As was the case in his previous season-high, three-point shooting was a major factor — the rookie guard was electric from beyond the arc and led his team in that specific category. Knueppel also made an impact as a facilitator, giving him his most balanced offensive performance yet. He’ll have a chance to build off of Sunday’s momentum on Tuesday against the Pelicans.
CHA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
On the second night of a back-to-back, Bridges nearly equalled the 30 points he recorded against the Timberwolves on Saturday. His shooting was much less efficient on Sunday, but he still made his way to the charity stripe frequently to help land his scoring production. Bridges also made contributions as a facilitator and added multiple makes from beyond the arc. Overall, his performance against the Jazz was enough to stop the Hornets’ three-game losing streak and put them in the win column for only the third time this season.
UTA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Hendricks got his first start of the season and ended up being one of Utah’s most productive players. The third-year forward was one of three Jazz players to score in double figures on Sunday, and he was the only starter to shoot at least 50.0 percent from the field. Hendricks also attacked the offensive glass hard in his 25 minutes and made contributions from beyond the arc. He performed well in his first start and could be a name to highlight and remember for later in the fantasy season.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George’s hot start to the season continued on Sunday, as he scored at least 25 points for the third time this season and notched at least seven assists for the sixth time. The third-year guard also logged one of his more efficient shooting performances of the season, despite remaining cold from beyond the arc. The three-point shot continues to be one of the few negatives on the season for George, but if he can even land the mediocre efficiency that he produced over the first two seasons of his career, he’ll become even more valuable in fantasy leagues.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markannen’s four-game streak of at least 30 points came to an end on Sunday, with inefficient shooting from deep and low volume from the free-throw line being some of the biggest factors. Sunday’s outing also marked his lowest field goal percentage of the young season. Still, the veteran forward logged a team-high in points and was one of two players to record more than 20 points. He’s off to a tremendous start to the season and is showing that his lower production last season may be more of an anomaly than anything else.
UTA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Mykhailuk and Hendricks will both enter the starting lineup on Sunday, filling in for Kyle Filipowski and Walker Kessler. Neither player’s production has jumped off the page from a fantasy basketball standpoint yet this season, but with starters’ minutes, they could be interesting streaming options as the Jazz look to snap a two-game losing streak. Nurkic, in particular, could be on double-double watch — he’s averaging 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.
Source: Ryan Miller
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
In addition to Brandon Miller, the Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball (ankle) for Sunday’s game. James, a solid defender who has provided limited offensive value, will replace him in the lineup. Tre Mann’s playing time should increase, but coming off the bench limits his streaming ceiling.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler, who missed time during the preseason with left shoulder bursitis, experienced a flare-up and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. With the Jazz sending him back to Salt Lake City for further testing, the 7-footer will miss at least three more games. Utah’s road trip ends in Minnesota on Friday. Jusuf Nurkić will start Sunday’s game against the Hornets and will likely retain that role for the remaining three games of the road trip.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler, who missed time during the preseason with left shoulder bursitis, experienced a flare-up and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. With the Jazz sending him back to Salt Lake City for further testing, the 7-footer will miss at least three more games. Utah’s road trip ends in Minnesota on Friday. Jusuf Nurkić will start Sunday’s game against the Hornets and will likely retain that role for the remaining three games of the road trip.
Source: Andy Larsen
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
A late addition to the Hornets’ injury report for personal reasons, Kalkbrenner is good to go. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting center, where he’s provided top-75 value in nine-cat formats. Moussa Diabaté misses out on a significant boost to his fantasy value, but his minutes may increase anyway due to Utah’s frontcourt size.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game. His absence leaves a significant hole in the Hornets’ starting lineup, especially with Brandon Miller (shoulder) also out. Tre Mann is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, while Sion James should pick up additional minutes off the bench. Mann is worth streaming in deeper leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner is a late addition to the injury report and could certainly miss a game for the first time in his young career. In that scenario, Moussa Diabate would slide into the starting lineup, with Mason Plumlee filling out the backup center minutes.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball was able to play through the ankle issue on Saturday, but it will keep him on the sidelines against Utah on the second night of the Hornets’ back-to-back. Tre Mann should slide into the starting unit in place of Ball and be worth streaming, with Sion James filling out extra minutes off the bench.
Source: Hornets PR
CHA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Bridges was one of the few bright spots for Charlotte in an eventual one-sided contest as he knocked down eight of his first 11 shots, including five three-pointers to close the first half with a game-high 21 points. He was relatively quiet in the second half as Minnesota pulled away by outscoring Charlotte 36-18 in the third quarter. It’s certainly encouraging to see him shoot well in this one against one of the better defensive teams in the league.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball, who continues to battle a right ankle impingement, struggled to find his shooting touch from deep, hitting just 2-of-8 attempts from beyond the arc as Charlotte dropped its third straight game. Despite the off night, he’s been a reliable all-around fantasy producer to open the season, averaging 23 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists through six contests.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler is once again dealing with left shoulder bursitis, which sidelined him for a portion of the preseason. Jusuf Nurkić is a prime candidate to replace him in the starting lineup, but the veteran center’s streaming value will be limited with Lauri Markkanen on the court.
Source: Andy Larsen
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Ball was upgraded to probable earlier Saturday afternoon. He’s since been officially cleared to play and will take on his usual role as the Hornets’ starting point guard.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball is dealing with a right ankle impingement, but trending in the right direction as of Saturday afternoon. With the 24-year-old being upgraded to a probable injury designation, it’s likely he ends up playing against the Timberwolves. Ball had been off to a good start on the court this year, but the point guard is once again dealing with injuries as he has throughout his young career.
UTA • Forward-Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
Making his first official appearance for the Jazz, Anderson logged 25 minutes. Given Utah’s youth, that was surprising to say the least. Anderson’s playing time came at the expense of Kyle Filipowski (two points, two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes), who played the first eight minutes and did not return until the outcome was no longer in doubt. The minutes split was an eye-opening development given Filipowski’s ceiling, especially when compared to Anderson’s. Filipowski didn’t play well in his first stint, but fantasy managers must track Utah’s rotation in Sunday’s game against the Hornets.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) having recently been cleared for full on-court participation, it’s only a matter of time until he’s recalled from the G League. However, George has played well enough to retain the starting point guard job, even with Friday’s cold shooting night against the Suns. He was active on the boards and dished out nine assists while committing three turnovers. Despite averaging four turnovers per game, George provides top-50 value in nine-cat formats. If anyone’s going to lose out on minutes when Collier returns, it’s more likely to be Walter Clayton Jr., who only played eight minutes on Friday, than George.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
While Kessler did his usual work on the glass Friday night, his offensive production was underwhelming. He’s had two offensive duds, the first being a three-point effort against the Kings on October 24. The good news is that Kessler scored 18 or more in his other three outings, taking tangible steps forward on that end of the floor. He didn’t get the contract extension he wanted before the season began, but things could get expensive for the Jazz next summer if Kessler can build on his first five games.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
While he didn’t provide any defensive production on Friday, fantasy managers don’t roster Markkanen for that reason. It’s the offense, and he’s been on fire to start the season. “The Finnisher” has 32 points or more in four straight games, including a 51-point effort against the Suns on Monday. Markkanen attempted 12 fewer shots on Friday than in the first matchup between the teams, but still dropped 30-plus. Sunday’s matchup with the Hornets could be good for him, as Charlotte is 26th in defensive rating.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31st, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz. Keyonte George has played well as the starting point guard with Collier sidelined, and it’s unclear how Collier’s return will impact the Jazz’s rotation.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #24
about 2 months ago
Is Kessler going through a Brook Lopez-like transformation right before our eyes? Probably not, but the increased confidence in his perimeter shot has been great to see. On Wednesday, Kessler shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and is 6-of-8 on the season. In 2024-25, he shot 6-of-34 from deep and entered this season 11-of-56. Add in the points, rebounds, defensive stats and improved assists, and Kessler has been a top-15 player in nine-cat formats thus far. Will he remain there? Who knows. However, with the improved perimeter shot, his ceiling may be higher than many fantasy managers imagined.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
George was inadvertently kneed in the head during the fourth quarter. After some time in the locker room, he returned, which may be a positive sign regarding the severity of the injury. George has exceeded his Yahoo! ADP of 118 thus far, sitting just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats. He’s still rostered in 53 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low a percentage with Isaiah Collier still unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Based on his hot start, fantasy managers who decided to pass on Markkanen in drafts due to late-season tanking concerns may regret their choices. He’s scored 30 points or more in three straight games, a feat he did not accomplish during the 2024-25 season. Wednesday’s final stat line was robust, with the 32 points being supplemented by five rebounds and six “stocks.” Through four games, Markkanen is providing top-10 fantasy value, which may prompt some managers to entertain the possibility of selling high. That said, there’s nothing wrong with holding onto Lauri, either.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurk will be available after initially being listed as questionable for this game. He has been filling out the backup center minutes behind Walker Kessler, which will be a role he continues to play against his former team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić is dealing with a right hip contusion. If he’s unable to play, Kevin Love could be tabbed to take on some minutes as Walker Kessler’s backup. The veteran forward, the subject of contract buyout rumors during the offseason, has not appeared in a game this season. There’s no need to consider streaming Love if Nurkić can’t play.
Source: Ryan Miller
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Not only did Markkanen set a new career-high for points, but he was able to have the first 50-point regular season game for the Jazz since April 7, 1998. It has been a strong start to the year for Markkanen after a down 2024-25 season; he is averaging 34.7 points and 4.7 three-pointers per game. Whether or not the Jazz trade him or keep him, he’s doing everything he can to improve his value. His fifth-round Yahoo! ADP is looking like a bargain at this point. He’ll look to stay hot with the Trail Blazers coming to town on Wednesday.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
This was one of the best performances of George’s career as he finished with at least 25 points and 10 assists for the first time. Through three games, he is averaging 20.0 points and 9.7 assists per game, both of which would be the best marks of his career. He has stepped up with Isaiah Collier (hamstring) sidelined, and if he keeps playing this well, it’s difficult to imagine Collier not keeping the starting point guard job when Collier gets healthy.
UTA • Center • #24
about 2 months ago
After a quiet performance in the Jazz’s loss to the Kings on Friday, Kessler bounced back with a monster night. Through three games, he is now averaging 16.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.7 blocks and 1.0 triple per game while shooting 85 percent from the floor and 76.5 percent from the line. Rebounds aside, those would all be career highs. Will this level of production continue? No, but it’s been an amazing start for him.