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Wizards
17-50|L10: 1-9
Charlotte
Hornets
36-36|L10: 8-2
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WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Johnson, who sprained his left ankle during Thursday’s win over the Bucks, will miss a second straight game. Bub Carrington replaced him in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Lakers, recording 15 points and six assists in 25 minutes. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Bagley is back after having missed Washington’s last five games. His return may push Anthony Gill out of the rotation, but that isn’t guaranteed. Alex Sarr (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game, so there may be a need for Bagley and Gill to contribute.
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
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
With Tre Johnson (ankle) sidelined for this game, Carrington returned to the starting unit. He was able to remain productive despite some inefficiencies. This was the eighth straight game that he has hit multiple three-pointers, and he has remained a solid source of assists during this stretch. If Johnson remains out against the Kings on Sunday, Carrington should remain productive as a starter once again.
WAS • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Not much went right for Washington in this game, but Riley was able to have a productive outing. The rookie set new career highs for assists and steals while also matching his career high for triples. He wasn’t efficient, but the 19-year-old has loads of potential, even though he still has a lot of growing to do. Dynasty managers will keep Riley stashed, and he could have a few strong weeks during silly season later this season.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Most of Branham’s points came during garbage time, but he was able to lead Washington in scoring in this game. As has been the case for the entirety of his career, he has the ability to be an electric scorer, but he wasn’t able to contribute much else statistically. The 17 points were a new season high, which was great to see, but he should be left on the waiver wire.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
With Tre Johnson (ankle) and Khris Middleton (knee) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Carrington and Champagnie will enter the starting lineup. Both players should see a nice boost in production in increased roles.
Source: Law Murray
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
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Wizards, who beat the Bucks on Thursday. So, it’s unsurprising that Middleton won’t be available. Will Riley was the replacement for the most recent game that the veteran forward missed, and that may also be the case on Friday. Riley isn’t a must-stream, but he is worth watching ahead of the post-trade deadline portion of the schedule.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Johnson sprained his left ankle during the second quarter of Thursday’s win over the Bucks. Bub Carrington replaced him in the lineup to begin the third quarter, potentially a sign that he’ll be the replacement on Friday. If so, Carrington is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be the fifth that Bagley has missed with a thoracic strain. Alex Sarr is absent from the injury report, so he’ll log heavy minutes as the starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Bridges has had some rough performances in January, but this was a solid one. He came close to recording a triple-double, and he was able to contribute on the defensive end, which he hasn’t been able to do often this year. He had shot better than 50 percent in three straight games prior to this one, and he’ll look to get back to his hot shooting ways against the Spurs on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller’s start to the season wasn’t pretty, but he has flipped the switch recently. This was his ninth straight game with at least 20 points, and he has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in five straight games. This wasn’t his best performance of the stretch, but he has been on another level offensively, which has led to elite production for fantasy managers. He’ll look to stay hot against the Spurs on Saturday to wrap up the week.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel may not have been able to match his former teammate Cooper Flagg’s 49 points, but his performance was still strong. He set career highs for both points and three-pointers and was incredibly efficient while doing it. Not many perimeter-oriented rookies are as efficient as Knueppel has been this season, which has allowed him to make a big impact in fantasy basketball. He’ll look to carry this hot shooting into Saturday’s matchup with the Spurs.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly did not provide much offensively in Thursday’s victory, but category managers will likely be pleased with the rebounds and defensive stats. Despite averaging six points per game, he has been a top-25 player over the past two weeks in eight-cat formats because of the rebounds, steals and blocks. Coulibaly’s fantasy upside may be a bit limited due to his lack of scoring, but there’s certainly value in rostering him.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Carrington came off the bench on Thursday, but that could change for Friday’s game against the Lakers. Tre Johnson exited after spraining his ankle during the second quarter and did not return, with Bub filling the void to begin the third quarter. All that Carrington’s final stat line lacked was a blocked shot; he’ll be worth streaming if he starts Friday night.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Playing opposite Milwaukee’s Myles Turner, Sarr had a good night in the nation’s capital. The second-year center recorded a career-high rebound total as part of a complete stat line, continuing to provide reliable fantasy value regardless of league format. With the 7-footer having been available for Washington’s last back-to-back, availability should not be an issue for Sarr when the Wizards host the Lakers on Friday.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George has scored at least 18 points in five of his last six appearances as he continues to make strides as one of the Wizards’ young building blocks. Over the past two weeks, the second-year wing has offered top-20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. George and the Wizards have two more games on the Week 15 schedule, starting with the Lakers on Friday.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Johnson sprained his left ankle when he landed on the foot of Bucks guard Ryan Rollins during the second quarter of Thursday’s game. Bub Carrington was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he’ll have added streaming value if Johnson misses time. The rookie finished with eight points (2-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs) and two assists in 11 minutes.
Source: Bijan Todd
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr missed practice on Wednesday, which led to him being listed as questionable ahead of this game. However, he’ll be good to go and will occupy his typical spot in the starting lineup, where he’ll look to build on his 29/12/3/2/6 line from their last game on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
The Hornets have been cautious with Williams as he returns from offseason knee surgery. He’s averaging just under 19 minutes per game over the last two weeks, so his role isn’t a huge one to fill. Charlotte will likely give more minutes to Tidjane Salaun.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller’s stellar play continued on Wednesday. He was great from behind the three-point line and used his production there to help extend his streak of double-digit scoring performances to eight games. The third-year forward wasn’t a major contributor across any other statistical category, but his recent run as a scorer should leave many optimistic about what his future could look like.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Diabaté did a little bit of everything for the Hornets in what ended up being arguably his best game as an NBA player. He was accurate from the floor in his 33 minutes of game action and all over the glass, leaving him just shy of a 20-point, 20-rebound performance. Additionally, the fourth-year center provided fantasy managers with a few stocks, helping boost his final stat line in the win. Diabaté continues to play well for Charlotte.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Bridges played just 28 minutes on Wednesday and, despite not generating many shot attempts, he scored efficiently and finished as one of two starters to log 20 or more points. More than half of his scoring production came from beyond the arc, which keyed his success on the offensive end of the floor. The veteran forward did a little bit on the glass, but not too much else in this game. He’ll next take the floor against the Mavericks on Thursday.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, casting some doubt on his availability for Thursday night. With Marvin Bagley III and Tristan Vukčević already out, the Wizards will be in a rough spot if Sarr can’t play. Anthony Gill and Skal Labissiere would have to play rotation minutes in that scenario.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Bagley will miss a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a thoracic strain. With starter Alex Sarr (illness) listed as questionable, the Wizards could be left to rely on Anthony Gill and Skal Labissiere against the Bucks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
According to Robbins, there is a bug going around Washington’s locker room. Sarr should be considered questionable for Thursday’s tilt with the Bucks, and with Marvin Bagley III (back) and Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) dealing with injuries, Washington’s frontcourt could be highly limited.
Source: Josh Robbins
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George had another rough shooting night, but he has been able to make up for it by being effective in other categories. This was the fourth straight game that he shot below 40 percent from the floor, but he has still been able to provide third-round value in nine-category leagues during that stretch. He is a good shooter, so that won’t always be an issue. George has the makings of a fantasy superstar, and he’ll look to get back on track offensively against the Bucks on Thursday.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
It was a subpar shooting night for Sarr, but it was a monster night in every other category for him. This was his first double-double since January 11, and he scored at least 20 points for the third time in his last four games. He also matched his season high for both steals and blocks. That was enough to snap Washington’s losing streak. He has taken great strides this season and will look to stay hot against the Bucks on Thursday.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Coulibaly missed the last five games for the Wizards, and he returned to the starting lineup in his first game back. He logged 28 minutes and contributed solid value across the board, scoring aside. He only took two shots, so it isn’t that he struggled; he simply wasn’t aggressive on offense. That isn’t concerning, especially since he was able to produce in other categories. He’ll look to keep it going against the Bucks on Thursday.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 2 months ago
Middleton missed Saturday’s game against Charlotte, which allowed Will Riley to start in his place and log 23 minutes. Middleton will be back, which will push Riley back to the bench, eliminating the streaming value he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Coulibaly will return following a five-game absence, which could result in Bub Carrington moving to the bench. Even if he’s not running with the first unit, Carrington has played well enough as of late to see significant minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #
about 2 months ago
Labissière logged three appearances with the Kings last season, and he’s spent this season with Washington’s G League affiliate, the Capitol City Go-Go. The big man has performed well in the G League, and he could earn some rotational minutes behind Alex Sarr until Marvin Bagley and Tristan Vukcevic are back on the court. Labissière isn’t a player to target on the waiver wire.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Due to Monday’s game being a blowout, Kalkbrenner (26 minutes) played more than starter Moussa Diabaté (12 points and five rebounds in 20 minutes). The rookie finished one rebound shy of a double-double, and the overall production was excellent. Kalkbrenner’s fantasy ceiling is lower than it was earlier this season since he’s coming off the bench, but the 7-foot-1 center is still playing consistent rotation minutes.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Like the other Hornets starters, Knueppel’s playing time decreased because Monday’s game was a blowout. The rookie logged 20 minutes, negatively affecting his production. However, fantasy managers still received solid value in the rebound, assist and steal categories. Knueppel, who has been one of the best rookies in the NBA this season, returns to action on Wednesday when the Hornets visit Memphis.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Recently, the Hornets have taken measures to manage Ball’s workload, so the training staff must have loved Monday’s outcome. Charlotte won by a large margin, beating the 76ers 130-93, which led to Ball playing only 20 minutes. Fantasy managers who have him rostered would have hoped for a more competitive game given the impact on Ball’s playing time, but keeping him healthy throughout the season is Charlotte’s priority.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Monday’s game was one of the best of the season for Miller, and not just because he notched his third 30-point game. The third-year wing only needed to attempt 12 shots from the field to get the job done, shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. And with the Hornets leading by as much as 50, Miller did not play at all during the fourth quarter. He’s been on a roll recently, having scored at least 20 points in seven consecutive games.
WAS • Center • #00
about 2 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be the sixth that Vukčević has missed due to a strained left hamstring. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it does leave the Wizards down two bigs since Marvin Bagley III (back) is also out. Anthony Gill played seven minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets. He is not worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 2 months ago
Middleton sat out Saturday’s loss to the Hornets with a sore left foot, with rookie Will Riley playing 23 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. While Riley should have value during the silly season, Justin Champagnie is the preferred streamer if Middleton remains out. Despite coming off the bench, Champagnie logged 32 minutes on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Coulibaly has missed Washington’s last five games with a lower back strain, resulting in Bub Carrington moving into the starting lineup. While he may be pushed back to the bench if Coulibaly returns on Tuesday, Carrington will still play plenty.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Tuesday’s game is the third straight that Bagley has missed, with the last two being due to a strained lower back. With Tristan Vukčević (hamstring) also out, Anthony Gill may pick up a few rotation minutes off the bench. He is not worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Sexton has done most of his damage off the bench this season, and if he’s not in the starting lineup, his availability doesn’t have a major impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
While Sexton’s availability does affect the Hornets’ bench rotation, it will not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. Tre Mann may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but there’s no need to roster him in redraft leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Sarr wasn’t particularly efficient with 24 points on 19 field goal attempts, but he did lead the Wizards in scoring on Saturday. The 20-year-old center has been excellent on the defensive end, though, as he recorded at least one steal and at least one block for the third consecutive game. Sarr has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Wizards have a four-game week coming up, beginning against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Khris Middleton missed Saturday’s game with a foot injury with Will Riley replacing him in the starting lineup. Champagnie outplayed Riley, though, and ended up playing more minutes off the bench. The 24-year-old shooting guard had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes. Champagnie has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks, showing he has some fantasy value in the sixth man role with the Wizards.
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté again started ahead of Ryan Kalkbrenner against the Wizards on Saturday. The 24-year-old center also played the majority of the center minutes with 32 minutes played to Kalkbrenner’s 16 and it’s no mystery as to why given their respective production Saturday. The pair of centers continue to handle the center minutes, though it’s anyone’s guess who will lead the team in minutes on a given night. Kalkbrenner’s fantasy value would have better standing if Diabaté’s role was diminished in any way.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller was just three assists shy of recording a triple-double against the Wizards on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 23.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 3.2 three-pointers per game over his last six games. Miller has returned fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets will play four games next week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball played 32 minutes for the first time in 12 days, a span of five games. The 24-year-old had 20 points on 19 field goal attempts, but his real value came from setting up teammates. Ball had 11 assists and the Hornets won their third consecutive game when he has double-digit assists. He’s provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks.
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner came off the bench in the Hornets’ win over the Magic on Thursday, but the 24-year-old rookie center played 27 minutes compared to starter Moussa Diabate’s 16 minutes. The Hornets’ Twitter account initially had Kalkbrenner in Saturday’s starting lineup, before correctly showing Diabate as the starter. Both centers will likely still play Saturday, but if Charlotte continues to give Kalkbrenner more minutes he could move into the starting lineup eventually.
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner was originally listed as probable with a wrist injury, so it’s no surprise he’s available for Saturday’s game. The 24-year-old rookie center had 10 points and nine rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench in the Hornets’ win over the Magic on Thursday. We don’t expect Kalkbrenner to be limited against the Wizards, though he’ll still share center minutes with Moussa Diabate.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability Saturday isn’t a surprise. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 24.2 point per game over his last five games and has an excellent matchup against the Wizards.
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
After missing Thursday’s game against the Magic with a knee injury, Williams appears ready to go for Saturday’s matchup with the Wizards. The veteran forward has only played in five games thus far after making his season debut on January 10 against the Jazz, and shouldn’t make much of an impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Despite logging 27 minutes in a win over the Magic on Thursday, the rookie center isn’t a lock to take the floor on Saturday against Washington. He had started most of his debut NBA season before settling into a reserve role recently. If he’s able to play, he’ll provide the Hornets with another two-way rim presence as they look to put together back-to-back wins.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller is managing an ankle injury, but he isn’t expected to miss this game. He has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and will look to keep that streak going against Washington.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Simpson will remain sidelined, but with the guards ahead of him in the rotation all healthy, he likely wouldn’t have seen the floor even if he was able. This will be a third straight absence for him.
Source: NBA Injury Report