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DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin is once again listed as probable as he continues to manage his hip injury. He played 18 minutes on Friday and only contributed one rebound, one steal and two turnovers. He isn’t a player to consider rostering in any format, but his expected availability on the second night of a back-to-back is a good sign for his progress.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Hardy exited during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game after spraining his right ankle, and it is expected to keep him sidelined on the second night of the Mavericks’ back-to-back. Max Christie should take on extra minutes with Hardy expected to be out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford started on Friday in the first leg of the Mavericks’ mini-series with the Clippers, and there is a chance that he suits up for the second game. However, it is more likely that he sits out, which would allow Kai Jones to once again play a large role off the bench, with Dereck Lively II starting at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
11 months ago
Thompson exited early from Friday’s game against the Clippers after playing just 13 minutes in the first half. However, the illness won’t keep him out of the lineup during the rematch, which means Max Christie won’t get the starting nod in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
11 months ago
Washington played 28 minutes in the first leg of the Mavericks’ back-to-back set with the Clippers, though he may have played more if it wasn’t a blowout. He should continue to start and play a large role in the rematch.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
Both players sat out the first night of the Mavericks’ back-to-back set with the Clippers, so their expected availability shouldn’t come as a surprise. They’ll both likely start, which will push Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford to the bench, though Gafford is questionable as he continues to manage his knee injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Terry returned from a one-game absence with a calf injury on Friday, but that isn’t the ailment that has him on the injury report for this game. He’s battling an illness, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He was held scoreless in 15 minutes off the bench on Friday but still contributed four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
This is the second-straight game that Ball will initially be listed as questionable. Though he missed Friday’s game against Portland, there is certainly a chance that he is back to play against Charlotte. In that scenario, Kevin Huerter and Talen Horton-Tucker would likely lose out on minutes, with Huerter potentially being pushed back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Hardy was productive in 29 minutes, but his Friday night came to a painful end during the fourth quarter. He stepped on a Clippers’ player’s foot and sprained his right ankle. Requiring assistance to get back to the locker room, Hardy could not put any weight on his right leg. At a minimum, fantasy managers should assume he will not be available for Saturday’s rematch with the Clippers. Between Hardy’s injury and Klay Thompson (illness) exiting during the first half, Max Christie (11/6/1/1 with one three-pointer in 33 minutes) should play plenty on Saturday, possibly as a starter.
Source: Justin Russo
DAL • G • #26
11 months ago
Dinwiddie has reached double figures in four straight and 12 of his last 13 games. Since moving into the starting lineup on March 19, the Mavericks’ guard has provided fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Dinwiddie hasn’t been the most reliable fantasy option for most of his career. Still, the current injury situation in Dallas makes him a must-roster player for Saturday’s game against the Clippers. He’s rostered in 52 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so managers in shallow leagues can find Dinwiddie on the waiver wire.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
11 months ago
After scoring 14 points on 6-of-13 shooting in his prior two games, Marshall benefited from the Mavericks playing without Anthony Davis on Friday. He’s scored 20 points or more 16 times this season, 15 more than his prior four seasons combined. While Davis may be available for Saturday’s rematch with the Clippers, Dallas watched Klay Thompson (illness) and Jaden Hardy (ankle) exit Friday’s game due to injury. Marshall will have a higher fantasy ceiling if they’re unavailable, even if Davis plays.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
11 months ago
Thompson was limited to 13 first-half minutes, scoring two points on 1-of-3 shooting. To begin the third quarter, he was replaced in the lineup by Max Christie, and the Mavericks could stick with that if Thompson cannot play in Saturday’s rematch.
Source: Law Murray
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
Scoring-wise, few players have been as hot as White over the past month. He’s averaged 28.2 points per game on 51.1 percent shooting. While his defensive value is limited, Coby’s offensive ability has made him an excellent fantasy asset, especially in points leagues. And with the Bulls visiting the Hornets on Sunday, it would be unsurprising if he capped Week 22 with another 30-point outing.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
11 months ago
Buzelis finished Friday’s victory with his first double-double, and the 12 rebounds were a season-high. The rookie forward has recently been an excellent fantasy asset, providing top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Buzelis’s season-long fantasy value hasn’t been great, but he has been a 10th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the beginning of March. The Bulls end Week 22 with a game in Charlotte on Sunday.
CHI • Center • #9
11 months ago
Before Friday, Vucevic had gone nearly two months since he last scored at least 30 points in a game. He ended that “dry spell” in a big way against the Trail Blazers, making some history in the process. The double-double was Vucevic’s 200th as a Bull, moving into a tie with Scottie Pippen for second on the franchise’s all-time list. Over the past two weeks, Vooch has provided top-20 value in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long production. He’ll look to finish Week 22 on a high note when the Bulls visit Charlotte on Sunday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
In recording his sixth triple-double of the season, Giddey established a new career-high with 19 rebounds. The move to Chicago has been excellent for his NBA career, and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards. Giddey has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, exceeding many expectations, even though his Yahoo! ADP (69) suggested that fantasy managers expected him to be better in 2024-25. And Josh could be in for a big finish to Week 22, as the Bulls visit the Hornets on Sunday.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin has been upgraded from probable to available, giving the Mavericks another option on the perimeter. However, with the two teams meeting again on Saturday, the few who have Caleb rostered should plan for him not to play in the rematch.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
Davis is out after having his best game since returning from injury against the Hawks Wednesday. The Mavericks are playing a back-to-back with the Clippers and Davis wasn’t going to play both ends. Naji Marshall is set to start in his place Friday and Davis should be back in the lineup Saturday.
Source: Mike Curtis
CHI • Point Guard • #5
11 months ago
Carter is available after sitting out Tuesday’s game in Toronto. His return gives the Bulls another option on the perimeter, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
According to Bulls coach Billy Donovan, there are still some things that Ball cannot do because of his wrist injury. While hope remains that he’ll return soon, that will not happen on Friday. Kevin Huerter will continue to start until that changes, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Cody Westerlund
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin should be good to go on the first leg of the Mavericks’ back-to-back. He’ll continue to play a role off the bench, but he hasn’t been able to contribute much value in the box score. With PJ Washington back, that certainly won’t change on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
11 months ago
Washington will be back after a one-game absence, which means he will push Naji Marshall back to the bench. However, with Anthony Davis questionable, Marshall will have a chance to remain a starter even with Washington back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
Lively will sit out the first leg of the Mavericks’ back-to-back set with the Clippers, which will likely allow Daniel Gafford to start. With both players coming off lengthy absences, Gafford will likely sit out on Saturday, with Lively returning to the starting lineup. Kai Jones should take on extra minutes in both games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
It’s a back-to-back set with the Clippers, and AD will likely only play in one of the games. Whichever one he sits out in, Naji Marshall should get the starting nod in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #5
11 months ago
Both players were sidelined against Toronto on Tuesday, and they may miss another game. Neither player has been able to impact fantasy basketball consistently, and there availability won’t have an impact on Chicago’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Terry missed Tuesday’s game against Toronto, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup against Portland. He started in his last appearance, but he should be back in a reserve role if he plays on Friday. However, even when he has played big minutes, he hasn’t been an impactful player in fantasy basketball this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Ball hasn’t played since February, but there is a chance that he suits up against Portland. Due to the lengthy layoff, Ball’s role will likely be limited, which means he may not return to the starting unit in his first game back. Kevin Huerter and Talen Horton-Tucker may lose out on a few minutes if Ball returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
Wednesday’s game was the first for Lively since January 14, as he had been sidelined with a stress fracture in his right ankle. While he was immediately inserted into the starting lineup, the second-year center was limited to 16 minutes. With the Mavericks ending Week 22 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Clippers, fantasy managers should anticipate Lively sitting out one of those games. While capable of providing value in the rebound and blocked shot categories, the minutes restriction limits Lively’s ceiling for what is championship week in many fantasy leagues.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
11 months ago
Marshall has made quite a few starts this year with all the injuries the Mavericks have dealt with. He got another start Wednesday with PJ Washington (illness) out. The 27-year-old small forward wasn’t nearly as effective in this game as prior starts as he scored just six points on six field goal attempts in 35 minutes, though Marshall made up for it by dishing out eight assists. He’ll continue to have value in deeper formats when inserted into the starting lineup.
DAL • G • #26
11 months ago
Dinwiddie’s excellent run as the Mavericks’ starting point guard continued Wednesday. The 31-year-old had another double-double with 14 points and 10 assists. Dinwiddie has had a double-double in two of his last three games. He’s been a top-50 fantasy player over the last two weeks and could be one of the better waiver wire finds of the end of the season.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
While the Mavericks’ trade for Davis was widely panned and mocked, the 32-year-old power forward turned in a vintage performance Wednesday against the Hawks. He was a machine down low with 34 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. He did all that damage in just 30 minutes as he’s coming off an adductor injury. Davis was his dominant self for the first time since returning from the injury. Ideally, we’d see this version of Davis more regularly over the Mavs’ final few games of the regular season, though they do have a back-to-back coming up, so AD will likely get one night off.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
While the Mavericks’ trade for Davis was widely panned and mocked, the 32-year-old power forward turned in a vintage performance Wednesday against the Hawks. Davis was a machine down low with 34 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. He did all that damage in just 30 minutes as he’s coming off an adductor injury. Davis was his dominant self for the first time since returning from the injury. Ideally, we’d see this version of Davis more regularly over the course of the rest of the season.
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
The Mavericks have made two changes to their starting lineup for Wednesday’s game. Marshall is starting for PJ Washington, who is unavailable due to illness. The other change is Lively, who will start his first game back from a stress fracture in his ankle. While limited to 15 minutes, he will replace Daniel Gafford in the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Initially probable for Wednesday’s game, Martin played 21 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nets. He’ll likely shoulder a similar workload against Atlanta, as the Mavericks should be as healthy as they’ve been since the trade deadline. Martin is a player who many fantasy managers can afford to leave on the waiver wire.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
While Davis was initially probable for Wednesday’s game, Lively has not appeared in a contest since January 14. AD will likely be limited to 25-28 minutes, while Lively will play no more than 15. Daniel Gafford is also available, which will help account for the remaining minutes.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
11 months ago
Washington missed multiple games with an ankle injury last week and is now set to miss Wednesday’s game with an illness. With he 26-year-old power forward out, Naji Marshall could move into the starting lineup and would be worth streaming in deeper formats.
CHI • Center • #9
11 months ago
24 hours after being held to 11 points, Vucevic got back on track with a 20-point double-double. Entering Tuesday’s game, Vucevic had gone four straight games without a double-double and had scored less than 15 points in four of his previous five games. Early in the season, this would have been a typical game for Vucevic. However, he has really struggled over the past two months, so this was an encouraging performance for him with the postseason approaching. He’ll look to keep it going against Portland on Friday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
White’s hot streak came to a screeching halt in Oklahoma City on Monday, but he was able to get back on track 24 hours later. He had scored at least 20 points in 15 straight games entering Monday’s game but was held to just seven points in the blowout loss. However, Tuesday was a far more productive night for him. White has provided third-round value in nine-cat leagues over the past month and will look to stay hot over Chicago’s final two games of the week.
CHI • Guard • #22
11 months ago
This was the second time this season that THT has played at least 30 minutes in a game, and he has scored at least 20 points in each of them. His 27 points on Tuesday were a new season-high for him, and it came 24 hours after he scored 16 points in 16 minutes against the Thunder. That came after not playing in three straight games. The 24-year-old was able to make an impact off the bench despite his spot in the rotation being inconsistent all season.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Both players will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable. Huerter missed the first leg of Chicago’s back-to-back, but he should be back in the starting lineup for this game. Smith will be available after seeing a bump in minutes in the blowout loss on Monday, but with Zach Collins operating as the backup center, Smith’s minutes aren’t guaranteed.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #5
12 months ago
Under normal circumstances, Carter and Phillips’ absences would not impact fantasy basketball. However, with the Bulls missing multiple perimeter players, the available options will likely log significant minutes on Tuesday. Talen Horton-Tucker and Patrick Williams should see their minutes increase due to the absences.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Ball and Terry have been downgraded to out, which means the Bulls will once again lack perimeter options. Kevin Huerter is available and should play plenty against the Raptors. The good news for Ball is there’s optimism he’ll be able to play against the Trail Blazers on Friday. How his wrist responds to Wednesday and Thursday practices will determine whether he can play.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey will once again play through a sore right hip, just as he did against the Thunder on Monday. On the second night of a back-to-back, he’ll look to stuff the stat sheet again after nearly recording a triple-double against OKC.
Source: K.C. Johnson
DAL • Center • #2
12 months ago
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported Lively is “trending toward” a return this week, and that could come against Atlanta. It will have been 2.5 months since Lively last played, so managers should expect him to be on a strict minutes restriction. However, between Lively and Daniel Gafford, there may not be many minutes left over for Kai Jones at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
Martin played 21 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nets, providing limited fantasy value. He’ll likely take on a similar role against the Hawks, which gives him a low fantasy ceiling. Martin is not a must-roster player in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
Martin played 21 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nets, providing limited fantasy value. He’ll likely take on a similar role against the Hawks, which gives him a low fantasy ceiling. Martin is not a must-roster player in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
12 months ago
Davis should be good to go once again, though he will likely remain on a restriction of 25-28 minutes. He hasn’t been his typical dominant self over the Mavericks’ last four games, but he will look to get back on track against a Hawks team that will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
The Bulls list no fewer than nine players on their injury report, so the team could be thin at a number of positions. If Smith and Phillips sit, Patrick Williams and E.J. Liddell could absorb additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Nearly all of Chicago’s backcourt is banged up, out, or expected to sit out Tuesday. Coby White figures to see monster minutes and usage, while Talen Horton-Tucker could see a big spike in playing time depending on the absences.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Huerter and Terry join a number of other Bulls’ backcourt players on a growing injury list that suggests the team may punt this one against a tanking Toronto team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey played through the injury in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, but he could get a breather on the second leg of Chicago’s back-to-back set. If he’s sidelined, Dalen Terry, Talen Horton-Tucker and Jevon Carter could all be asked to take on expanded roles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #26
12 months ago
Dinwiddie has had an excellent stretch as the starting point guard for Dallas. He has started at point guard for their last seven games and has had at least seven assists in six of those. He has also scored in double figures in 10 of their last 11 games. Monday’s performance wasn’t his best as a scorer, but he still ranks inside the top-50 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks and will look to keep that going over their final three games of the week, starting against the Hawks on Wednesday.
CHI • Center • #9
12 months ago
Vucevic played only 21 minutes in a game the Bulls lost by 28 points. The 34-year-old center was struggling anyway, including a 1-of-5 performance from behind the three-point line. Vucevic is still a top-50 fantasy player on the season, and despite this performance he’s returning second-round value over the last two weeks in nine-category formats.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey played the most minutes of any Bulls starter (28) in the blowout loss against the Thunder. The 22-year-old shooting guard was just two rebounds shy of a triple-double. Perhaps the Bulls let him pad his stats a little in his first game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City since the trade last offseason. Giddey has been a top-10 fantasy player over the last two months.
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Ball will miss yet another game with a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. Kevin Huerter figures to continue to have a bigger role with the 27-year-old point guard sidelined.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey will shake off his questionable tag and play through a sore right hip. Giddey will return to Paycom Center for the first time since he was traded for Alex Caruso last summer, so this could be an emotional matchup. Giddey has led the Bulls to the highest scoring average in the Association across the last five games.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Power Forward • #32
12 months ago
Liddell’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Bulls’ rotation when he is healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
With Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones also sidelined, Huerter’s injury could free up some additional playing time for Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey is dealing with a sore right hip, hence his inclusion on the injury report. If he’s unable to play, the Bulls will have to rely even more on Coby White, who has been an outstanding fantasy option since the All-Star break. Dalen Terry, Talen Horton-Tucker and even Jevon Carter could be asked to play additional minutes if Giddey sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White’s streak of three-straight games with at least 35 points ended in his last game Thursday against the Lakers. Still, the 25-year-old point guard has scored at least 25 points in his last two games. White had the rare double-double for him that included at least 10 rebounds. He’s been a top-25 fantasy player in nine-category leagues over the last two weeks.