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CHI • Power Forward • #44
12 months ago
Williams has played in five straight games and is likely to suit up again on Thursday. He’s contributed sparingly off the bench and there’s no reason for fantasy managers to take his status into account ahead of tip-off.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
The Bulls are being cautious with Giddey, who missed three straight games before returning to action against the Suns in his last outing. He came off the bench against Phoenix and Tre Jones could start in his place again on Thursday.
CHI • Center • #9
12 months ago
Vucevic’s 24 points were the most he’s had in a game since February 20, a span of six games. The 34-year-old center dealt with a calf strain earlier in March, but appeared over the injury Wednesday. Vucevic could be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs if he regains his early season form.
CHI • Center • #9
12 months ago
Vucevic’s 24 points were the most he’s had in a game since February 20, a span of six games. The 34-year-old center dealt with a calf strain earlier in March, but appeared over the injury Wednesday. Vucevic could be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs if he regains his early season form.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White has now scored at least 20 points in each of his last 10 games. The 25-year-old point guard has been a top-50 fantasy player in eight-category leagues in March. White has been the primary offensive option for Chicago since the Bulls traded Zach LaVine prior to the trade deadline. He’s not in danger of being shutdown or even taking rest days with the Bulls in position for a spot in the play-in tournament.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White has now scored at least 20 points in each of his last 10 games. The 25-year-old point guard has been a top-50 fantasy player in eight-category leagues in March. White has been the primary offensive option for Chicago since the Bulls traded Zach LaVine prior to the trade deadline. He’s not in danger of being shutdown or even taking rest days with the Bulls in position for a spot in the play-in tournament.
BKN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
12 months ago
It’s that time of year. Johnson is getting the night off Thursday for rest, which isn’t what fantasy managers want to hear this time of year. With Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams already in the starting lineup with Cam Thomas out for the year, Noah Clowney could move into the starting lineup for Johnson.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey is back after missing three games with a sprained ankle. The player impacted the most by his return is Kevin Huerter, who will likely head back to the bench. However, deep-league managers can hold onto Red Velvet, as he’ll remain a key member of the Bulls rotation. Tre Jones may also take a slight hit, but he should stay in the starting five.
Source: Chicago Bulls
BKN • Guard • #45
12 months ago
While Johnson’s fantasy ranking has been low for most of the season, the main culprit has been his field goal percentage. Shooting 40 percent from the field, he has been a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, Johnson is ranked just outside the top 100 for those willing to punt that category. He’s one of the Nets who should not be at risk of getting shut down before the regular season ends, which is why Johnson is rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
12 months ago
Back in the Nets’ lineup after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Hawks, Williams has reached double figures in four straight and six of his last seven appearances. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. Being shut down before the season ends should not be a concern regarding Williams, making him worthy of a look in deep leagues. The Nets end Week 20 with two games against the Pacers on Thursday and Saturday.
BKN • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Russell scored a team-high 18 points on Tuesday, but the fact that he struggled from the field is unsurprising, given the opposition. Pestered by Derrick White or Jrue Holiday for most of the night, the Nets point guard shot 6-of-18 from the field. The good news for fantasy managers, especially those in category leagues, is that he only committed two turnovers and finished with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio. Russell has played 29 minutes in three of his last five outings, enough time to provide solid value when he’s on the court.
BKN • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Russell and Williams are back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Hawks. Their returns push Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson to the bench. While Martin and Wilson will remain in the rotation, their fantasy ceilings are lowered with the move out of the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Small Forward • #8
12 months ago
Williams is back after a one-game absence, while Clowney has missed Brooklyn’s last three. The return of the former will likely push Jalen Wilson to the bench, eliminating most of his streaming value. As for Clowney, he’ll likely siphon minutes away from Day’Ron Sharpe and Nic Claxton.
Source: Erik Slater
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
12 months ago
Buzelis finished Monday’s victory one rebound shy of a double-double and one steal shy of a complete stat line. Since the All-Star break, the Bulls rookie is ranked outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats. However, the opportunity makes Buzelis worth the risk in deep leagues, especially with Patrick Williams unavailable. Chicago plays three more games during Week 20, starting with the Suns on Wednesday.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Josh Giddey’s (ankle) absence has boosted Huerter’s value, as he has started Chicago’s last three games. Red Velvet struggled in Saturday’s loss to the Rockets, scoring nine points on 4-of-11 shooting, but he was much better against the lottery-bound Jazz. The five three-pointers were the most in a game for Huerter since February 24, when he hit seven in a win over the 76ers. Rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Huerter is worth streaming as long as Giddey is out.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White has been excellent in March, averaging 28.1 points per game while providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats. Josh Giddey’s absence has opened things up even more for White, but the most significant catalyst was Chicago trading Zach LaVine at the February deadline. And with Chicago in a position to earn a play-in tournament spot, playing time won’t be an issue for White for the rest of the season.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
12 months ago
A top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, Jones had another quality performance in Chicago’s win over the Jazz. He recorded his first double-double as a Bull, and Jones has scored at least 18 points in three straight appearances. While Lonzo Ball (wrist) is not being shut down for the rest of the season, he is still without a timeline for return. Jones should be rostered in more than 24 percent of Yahoo! leagues, especially with the Bulls playing three more games this week.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White continues to manage this toe injury, but it once again won’t keep him out of the lineup. He’ll look to continue his excellent month of march in a matchup with a tanking Jazz, and he should see a boost in production with Josh Giddey (ankle) still out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Monday’s game will be the third straight Giddey has missed with a sprained ankle. Kevin Huerter will remain in the starting lineup, making him a worthwhile addition in deep leagues. Giddey’s absence also raises Tre Jones’ fantasy ceiling, as Jones has filled the void left by Lonzo Ball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Russell will be available after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Hawks. His return means Tyrese Martin, who logged 33 minutes against Atlanta, will return to the bench. When used in a reserve role, Martin has a low fantasy ceiling but will remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
12 months ago
Williams is expected to be back in the lineup after missing Brooklyn’s last game, while Clowney has missed their last three. Williams should return to the starting lineup, which would likely push Tyrese Martin back to the bench. Clowney’s return will cut into the minutes of both Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Guard • #45
12 months ago
Johnson didn’t have the best shooting night on Sunday but made big plays to help the Nets secure a victory. He’s now scored more than 20 points in two straight games. Fantasy managers should expect him to continue getting opportunities as a featured option moving forward. Tuesday’s matchup against the Celtics could be tough, though.
BKN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
12 months ago
Johnson was effective as a scorer and playmaker on Sunday. He got to the charity stripe plenty to help him eclipse 22 points in a second-straight contest. The Nets sharpshooter is looking to generate momentum in the back half of March after being underwhelming at the start of the month. He’ll look to continue building upon his recent success against the Celtics on Tuesday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White is on a roll this month and can keep up his hot streak against Utah. He’s averaging 28.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in March. Josh Giddey’s portended absence should continue to make White the focal point of the Bulls offense.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey has missed the Bulls’ last two games, and the doubtful tag makes it likely that he’ll miss a third on Monday. With Giddey and Lonzo Ball (wrist) unavailable, Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter have been the starting lineup and are worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #22
12 months ago
Wilson will fill in for the injured Ziaire Williams (Achilles) on Sunday. He scored 15 points off the bench against the Celtics in his last game and could carry that momentum into his spot start. He’s not yet worth consideration as a streamer in shallow leagues.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
12 months ago
Williams has been ruled out after getting off to a strong start in March. It’s unclear who’ll fill in for him as a starter, but Jalen Wilson will likely receive major consideration.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
12 months ago
Williams has played well as a starter and enters Sunday averaging 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in March, but this is a new injury designation for him. Jalen Wilson can take advantage of Williams’ absence if Williams is ruled out against Atlanta.
BKN • Guard-Forward • #9
12 months ago
Watford hasn’t been playing one leg of back-to-backs, which is why he sat out against Boston. He will be back to playing a limited role off the bench on Sunday.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Power Forward • #21
12 months ago
With Clowney sidelined for a third-straight game, Day’Ron Sharpe will continue to fill out the backup center minutes. Nic Claxton will be back after sitting out on Saturday, so Sharpe’s production will be limited in a smaller role.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Russell will sit out the second leg of Brooklyn’s back-to-back after playing 27 minutes on Saturday. Tyrese Martin will most likely fill his spot in the starting lineup.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Center • #33
12 months ago
Claxton got a rest night against Boston on Saturday, but he will be back to take on the Hawks. Day’Ron Sharpe started at center on Saturday but should return to playing a reserve role against Atlanta.
Source: Brian Lewis
CHI • Center • #9
12 months ago
Vucevic has scored 15 points or less in his three games since returning from a strained calf. While the offensive output has been limited, that hasn’t prevented him from providing value in other ways. Vooch supplemented his point total with seven rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers. Vucevic has been ranked outside the top 150 since returning to the Bulls’ lineup, but the most essential thing for fantasy managers is that he’s available.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
12 months ago
Jones has started Chicago’s last six games, filling the void left by the injured Lonzo Ball (wrist). And he’s been solid, providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. Based on Bulls coach Billy Donovan’s comments before Saturday’s game, Ball doesn’t sound close to a return. With the Bulls playing four games during Week 20, rostering Jones in deep leagues would be a good idea, given his recent play.
Source: Joe Cowley
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White has scored 21 points or more in eight straight games as he continues his late-season roll. Since the All-Star break, the Bulls guard has been a third-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball out due to injury, White has been well-positioned to flourish, and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards. The Bulls play four games during Week 20, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
BKN • Guard • #45
12 months ago
Saturday’s game was the first for Brooklyn since it was announced that Cam Thomas (hamstring) will not play again this season. As was the case when Thomas missed close to two months with another hamstring injury, Johnson was inserted into the starting lineup. And Saturday was an excellent night to have him rostered, as Keon shot the ball efficiently and finished one blocked shot away from a complete stat line. Even if the shots aren’t falling, Johnson does enough to provide solid value when allowed to start. He’s worth rostering moving forward, despite Week 20 being a three-game week for the Nets.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
12 months ago
The Nets were without Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney for Saturday’s game, ensuring Sharpe a place in the starting lineup. While he didn’t shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of, the fourth-year center was productive in the rebound and assist categories. How active Claxton will be for the rest of the season is unknown, but Sharpe will have value if the Nets decide to limit their starting center or shut him down altogether. Brooklyn begins a three-game Week 20 in Boston on Tuesday.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
12 months ago
The Nets were without Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney for Saturday’s game, ensuring Sharpe a place in the starting lineup. While he didn’t shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of, the fourth-year center was productive in the rebound and assist categories. How active Claxton will be for the rest of the season is unknown, but Sharpe will have value if the Nets decide to limit their starting center or shut him down altogether. Brooklyn begins a three-game Week 20 in Boston on Tuesday.
BKN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
12 months ago
Johnson has surpassed the 20-point mark on three occasions since returning from a sprained ankle in early February, a somewhat underwhelming return for a shooter of his caliber. However, fantasy managers are likely pleased that he continues to play starters’ minutes for a team focused on the draft lottery. Johnson has provided sixth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. The Nets play three games during Week 20, starting with Tuesday’s rematch with the Celtics in Boston.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White was initially probable for Saturday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. He’ll again be a key offensive figure for the Bulls, who remain without Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a second straight game with a sprained ankle. Tre Jones will continue to start while the Bulls are without Giddey, and he is worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
12 months ago
The Nets are without Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton, with the former ruled out for the rest of the season. Keon Johnson and Day’Ron Sharpe move into the starting lineup and should be streamed while in these roles. Johnson may potentially remain a starter moving forward.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
12 months ago
With Thomas’ hamstring coming this late in the season, the Nets don’t expect the 23-year-old shooting guard to return this year. He should be fully recovered by the time next season comes around, though. Keon Johnson figures to pick up additional usage and playing time in Thomas’ absence.
Source: Nets
BKN • Guard-Forward • #9
12 months ago
Watford will sit out Saturday’s game, which is the first of two in as many nights for the Nets. Given the many absences, Jalen Wilson and Day’Ron Sharpe should log more minutes off the bench. Sharpe offers a higher fantasy upside, especially with Nic Claxton (rest) out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
12 months ago
Clowney returned from an ankle injury last week, but is now set to miss his second straight game with the same injury. With the 20-year-old power forward and Nic Claxton out, Day’Ron Sharpe figures to play heavy minutes against the Celtics.
BKN • Center • #33
12 months ago
Claxton is set to rest while Thomas continues to manage a hamstring injury. With Noah Clowney (ankle) also ruled out, the Nets will be severely undermanned. Expect Day’Ron Sharpe to play heavy minutes and be worth streaming consideration.
Source: CJ Holmes
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey is doubtful for Saturday’s game, a positive development after Bulls coach Billy Donovan said he expected the guard to be out for “a while” with a sprained right ankle. Kevin Huerter will get another start if Giddey remains out and should be streamed wherever he’s available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White is dealing with a case of sesamoiditis in his right toe, but the injury is unlikely to keep him out of the lineup. With Lonzo Ball (wrist) out and Josh Giddey (ankle) doubtful, White will remain the Bulls’ leading scoring option on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Ball will miss a seventh straight game with a sprained right wrist. With Josh Giddey (ankle) doubtful to play, Tre Jones will continue to take on a more prominent role as a starter. He should be streamed while Ball and Giddey are unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
This was Chicago’s first game without Josh Giddey (ankle), and it’s unclear exactly how many more games he’ll miss. It will likely be a multi-game absence, which provides Huerter with some value as a streaming option. This was his second start as a Bull, and he is now averaging 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.5 three-pointers as a starter for Chicago. Huerter is rostered in just 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Chicago only has one more game left this week, but they have a four-game week after that.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
This was Chicago’s first game without Josh Giddey (ankle), and it’s unclear exactly how many more games he’ll miss. It will likely be a multi-game absence, which provides Huerter with some value as a streaming option. This was his second start as a Bull, and he is now averaging 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.5 three-pointers as a starter for Chicago. Huerter is rostered in just 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Chicago only has one more game left this week, but they have a four-game week after that.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
12 months ago
Jones remained in the starting lineup with Lonzo Ball (wrist) sidelined for a sixth-straight game. Jones has started Chicago’s last five and averaged 14 points, 5.6 rebounds, six assists and 1.2 steals per game, which has him ranked in the top-75 in nine-cat leagues during that stretch. With Josh Giddey (ankle) also sidelined, Jones should continue to be Chicago’s top playmaking option in Houston on Saturday to close out the week. The Bulls will play four games next week, which gives Jones some extra streaming appeal.
BKN • Center • #33
12 months ago
The lack of blocks was uncharacteristic for Claxton, but he was still able have an excellent night, specifically as a passer. He wasn’t able to match his 10 assists on Tuesday, but it was still encouraging to see Jordi Fernandez continue to go to him as a playmaker. Of course, the points and rebounds were the best part of his night, and he did take on a few extra minutes at center with Noah Clowney sidelined, which helped the slight bump in production. This was Claxton’s first double-double since before the All-Star break, and he’ll have two more opportunities to add more this week.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
12 months ago
It’s no secret that Thomas is an elite scorer, but he showed that he can be more than that on Thursday. He set a new career-high for assists and recorded the first double-double of his career in Brooklyn’s loss to Chicago. In his six appearances since returning from his extended absence with a hamstring injury, Thomas has dished out at least six assists in three of them. Thomas will always be known for his scoring, but if he can continue to be a playmaker at this level, his value to the Nets and to dynasty managers will skyrocket.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White has been on quite the impressive run recently. Chicago has won five consecutive games, and White has averaged 30 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, one steal and 3.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and and 89.7 percent from the free throw line. Those averages have him providing third-round value during this stretch. Chicago now sit 1.5 games behind Miami for the ninth seed in the East, and if White keeps playing like this, they may be able to move up the standings before the season ends.
CHI • Small Forward • #15
12 months ago
Phillips hasn’t contributed much since being drafted with the No. 35 pick in 2023, but everything came together on Thursday. He played a career-high 34 minutes and set new career-highs for points, rebounds and assists. It was an impressive performance from the 21-year-old forward, and it would be surprising if Chicago didn’t further explore his upside over the final month of the season. The production will be inconsistent, but he should have a consistent role moving forward.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #13
12 months ago
Martin got off to a strong start on Thursday and scored 11 points in the first quarter. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to contribute much after that. Martin has had some excellent scoring nights this season, but they just haven’t happened consistently. He has alternated between less than 10 points and scoring in double figures in each of his last eight games. Martin ranks inside the top-150 in nine-cat leagues, and he has some streaming appeal this weekend with a back-to-back coming up on Saturday and Sunday.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Huerter will replace Josh Giddey (ankle) in the starting lineup. Giddey may miss a few games, but an official timeline for him isn’t clear. Vucevic will return to the starting unit in place of Zach Collins, who had been starting while Vucevic was out. Vucevic is expected to be limited to 28-30 minutes, so Collins should still play a significant role for a reserve.
Source: Chicago Bulls
BKN • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Russell is back after a one-game absence. Brooklyn staggered the availability of Russell and Thomas, which allowed Keon Johnson to start during their back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday. Johnson will return to playing a reserve role on Thursday, but the Nets have another back-to-back coming up this weekend.
Source: C.J. Holmes
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
After Thursday’s game against Brooklyn, Chicago will head out on the road for six straight games, with four of those coming next week. With Lonzo Ball (wrist) still sidelined, Tre Jones will remain in the starting unit until either Giddey or Ball is back.
Source: Julia Poe