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DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
14 days ago
While he wasn’t all that impactful as a scorer, Harris proved to be an asset in other ways in Friday’s overtime victory. While solid in the rebound and assist categories, the veteran forward racked up a career-high six steals. And it was Harris’ defense on Evan Mobley in the final seconds of overtime that preserved Detroit’s three-point victory. Due to the emergence of other players on the roster, Harris’ fantasy value has taken a hit, but he remains a key figure for the Pistons.
DET • Small Forward • #9
14 days ago
Thompson has responded well since being benched for the second half of Monday’s loss to the Spurs. After scoring 11 points and recording seven assists, three steals and two blocks in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder, he put up another solid stat line against the Cavaliers. Thompson shot 70 percent from the field, reaching double figures in attempts for the second time in February. Ausar isn’t a prolific scorer, but the Pistons can’t afford for him to be as passive as he was in the first half of Monday’s loss to the Spurs. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff sent his young wing a message, and he’s responded the right way.
DET • Center • #0
14 days ago
Having earned his first All-Star Game selection this season, Duren has been outstanding for the team with the NBA’s best record. He extended his double-double streak to four games in Friday’s overtime victory, with the 33 points matching Duren’s season-high. The Pistons end Week 18 with a road game against the Magic on Sunday.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
14 days ago
Unfortunately for Cunningham and the Pistons, the MVP candidate was not around for the conclusion of Friday’s game. With the Pistons trailing by four with 1:56 remaining, he was whistled for his sixth foul, his third disqualification of the season. However, Cade’s exit did not spell doom for the Pistons. Daniss Jenkins hit three free throws with 4.7 seconds remaining to force overtime, and Detroit would win it in the extra session. Cunningham finished three assists shy of a triple-double, another stellar stat line for the Pistons’ point guard. Detroit will look to end Week 18 on a high note when they visit the Magic on Sunday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
15 days ago
Giddey’s nine assists were the most in a game for him since returning from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for eight games. Add in the efficient shooting and solid night on the glass, and fantasy managers had some things to work with on Thursday. Giddey played 28 minutes against the Trail Blazers, and it feels like he’s unlikely to get back into the 30s again this season. Rob Dillingham (5/2/5/3 with one three-pointer) played 23 minutes off the bench, and his opportunities may increase as the Bulls play out the string.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
15 days ago
Richards was excellent against Portland, recording his first double-double of the season in 27 minutes off the bench. He played so well that Bulls head coach Billy Donovan inserted him into the lineup to begin the third quarter, with Guerschon Yabusele (six points, five rebounds, one assist and one block) being moved to the bench. With Jalen Smith (calf) out for the foreseeable future, Richards would be worth the risk in deep leagues if he can hold onto that starting center role.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #30
15 days ago
Injuries to Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey have essentially preserved Jones’ minutes, and he’s still capable of providing value when allowed to surpass 25 minutes. The Bulls’ guard logged 27 minutes against the Trail Blazers and replaced Collin Sexton (10 points, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers) in the lineup to begin the third quarter. While unlikely to be a factor in 12-team leagues, Jones is still holding on in some deeper formats.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
15 days ago
After scoring 32 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, Buzelis put up 20 more on Thursday. Unfortunately for him, it wasn’t enough to prevent an 11th straight defeat, capping the worst month in franchise history. Given where the Bulls are in the standings, the last month-plus should be a time when they lean heavily on Buzelis, figuring out what he can (and can’t) do with an eye toward the 2026-27 season. If so, that would benefit fantasy managers, even if the shooting efficiency can be problematic at times.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
15 days ago
With both Jalen Smith (calf) and Patrick Williams (quad) set to miss at least a week, Sexton will fill out the open spot in the starting unit. Barring more changes from head coach Billy Donovan or other injuries, Sexton should start at least four games, making him worth streaming for now.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Power Forward • #44
16 days ago
Williams’ ramp-up process will begin in about a week, per Bulls coach Billy Donovan. He’ll miss at least four games, though he will likely miss more than that. He started in place of Jalen Smith (calf) in Chicago’s last game, though both are now expected to miss at least a week, meaning Nick Richards could slide in as a starter against Portland on Thursday.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
16 days ago
Donovan said that is when Smith’s ramp-up period will begin, which means he will be sidelined for more than that. That means Guerschon Yabusele will continue to start at center for at least four more games, likely more, with Nick Richards filling out the backup minutes.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Power Forward • #44
16 days ago
Jalen Smith (calf) is also doubtful for this game, which means that Nick Richards is likely to play big minutes alongside Guerschon Yabusele. It also means that Donovan Clingan should be in for a big day for Portland.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
16 days ago
While Cunningham was responsible for eight turnovers, the overall stat line should help compensate for that. Over the past month, the Pistons’ point guard has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Cunningham has been included in early Most Valuable Player conversations, and with good reason. He’s been a highly productive lead option on the team with the league’s best record, and some of the other expected contenders may not be eligible due to the 65-game requirement when it’s time to vote.
DET • Center • #0
16 days ago
The Pistons’ two All-Stars did what players of their caliber are expected to do, with Duren and Cade Cunningham combining to score 58 points. Both recorded double-doubles, with the former notching his 27th of the season. Since returning from his two-game suspension, Duren has averaged 26.7 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 68 percent from the field. The Pistons end Week 18 with games on Friday and Sunday against the Cavaliers and Magic.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
17 days ago
Smith started Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets but injured his right quad. On Wednesday, he was diagnosed with a strain and appears likely to miss at least one game. With Jalen Smith (calf) also doubtful, the Bulls could turn to Nick Richards to start alongside Guerschon Yabusele.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
17 days ago
While Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that he expects Smith to miss some time after straining his right calf during Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, he is officially listed as doubtful for Thursday’s game. Guerschon Yabusele played 27 minutes as the starting center in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, with Nick Richards logging 22 as the backup. Expect a similar setup on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
17 days ago
Smith missed Tuesday’s game against the Hornets after exiting early from Sunday’s game against the Knicks. It appears that he may miss a few games, at least. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will be the center options for Chicago moving forward.
Source: Kevin Lu
CHI • Power Forward • #44
17 days ago
Williams started in place of Jalen Smith (calf) on Tuesday, but his status for Thursday’s game against the Trail Blazers is up in the air. Nick Richards could start if both Williams and Smith are sidelined, while Collin Sexton should see extra minutes off the bench.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
17 days ago
In a blowout loss to Charlotte, Buzelis was the line bright spot. He accounted for nearly one-third of Chicago’s points, which was a new season high for him. This was a spectacular showing for him, but it wasn’t enough to snap the Bulls’ 10-game losing streak. He hasn’t had the breakout season that many were expecting from him, but more outings like this down the stretch could make him a league-winner.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
17 days ago
With Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined for this game, Williams will return to the starting unit. He dished out a season-high eight assists in their last game, and he was productive in his most recent start. Williams hasn’t produced much this season, but he will hold some upside in this game.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Guard • #4
18 days ago
Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Pistons, Simons was initially diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Further imaging revealed a small fracture, with Bulls coach Billy Donovan saying the injury was an aggravation of one suffered earlier this season. The hope is that Simons will be able to play in 10-14 days. His absence from the rotation should ensure Rob Dillingham gets the minutes he should within the Bulls’ rebuild.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
18 days ago
Smith sustained a right calf strain in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, and it will cost him at least one game. In Smith’s absence, Guerschon Yabusele should see additional run, making him a worthwhile pickup off the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Small Forward • #9
18 days ago
Thompson wasn’t having the greatest game, but he was curiously benched in the second half of Monday’s loss to the Spurs. The 23-year-old small forward finished with eight points in just 18 minutes. After the game, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said he simply preferred to play Ron Holland. It’s difficult to argue with the results as Holland had 15 points, 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 26 minutes off the bench. This will certainly be a situation for Thompson’s fantasy managers to monitor, starting with the Pistons’ next game Wednesday against the Thunder.
DET • Center • #0
18 days ago
While the Pistons struggled as a whole in Monday’s 11-point loss to the Spurs, Duren managed to have a great fantasy game. The 22-year-old center had 25 points on 13 field goal attempts and 14 rebounds. He’s provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. Duren and the Pistons will take on the Thunder at home on Wednesday.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
18 days ago
Cunningham couldn’t get much going against the Spurs defense, finishing with 16 points on 26 field goal attempts. He was still able to record 10 assists and only had three turnovers. Cunningham has been second overall in per game value over the last two weeks. The Pistons’ next game is Wednesday against the Thunder.
CHI • Guard • #4
19 days ago
Simons missed Sunday’s loss to the Knicks after injuring his wrist on Saturday against the Pistons. The Bulls are now calling the 26-year-old shooting guard’s injury a left wrist contusion, rather than a sprain. Rob Dillingham saw some more minutes with Simons out Sunday and should continue to have a role for the rest of the season.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
19 days ago
Williams hasn’t done enough to merit trust in fantasy leagues, even with the Bulls clearly rebuilding. However, he did provide solid value in the assist category on Sunday, with the eight assists being a new season-high. If Jalen Smith (calf) has to miss time, Williams should be one of the players who benefits from an opportunity standpoint. However, he still hasn’t consistently shown the ability to take advantage of those situations.
CHI • Point Guard • #4
19 days ago
After playing 22 minutes or more in his first three appearances as a Bull, Dillingham totaled 18 minutes in the two games played before Sunday. Anfernee Simons (wrist) being out freed up minutes, and Dillingham benefited. The final stat line wasn’t great, but the ability to put up numbers in multiple categories was a step in the right direction. Given where the Bulls are, Dillingham should play plenty for the rest of the season. He isn’t a must-add yet, but he is worth watching during Chicago’s three-game Week 18.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
19 days ago
Playing against the Knicks for the first time since being traded at the deadline, Yabusele was productive in his 30 minutes on the floor. Shooting 50 percent from the field, the 6-foot-8 forward recorded his second double-double since joining the Bulls. And with Jalen Smith (calf) exiting Sunday’s game halfway through the third quarter and not returning, Yabusele and Nick Richards (nine points, 13 rebounds and one blocked shot) stand to play more if Smith misses time. The Bulls play three games in Week 18, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
19 days ago
Smith, who missed Chicago’s final three games before the All-Star break with a strained right calf, had to exit Sunday’s game due to tightness in the same calf. Clearly, that is a concern for the Bulls and for fantasy managers who hoped to rely on Smith during the silly season. Guerschon Yabusele has benefited the most from Smith’s early exit, and his fantasy value would increase if Smith has to miss time.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Power Forward • #44
19 days ago
Williams is set to play on Sunday after being listed as probable with a left hand contusion. However, while he will play rotation minutes, Williams is not worth the risk in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
19 days ago
Richards is good to go after being listed as questionable initially. While Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele are also available, the former will be under a minutes restriction. This doesn’t make Richards worth the risk in most leagues, but he should play rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
20 days ago
Richards may be sidelined for the second night of this back-to-back. Both Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele started on Saturday, and if Richards is out, they’ll split the minutes at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
20 days ago
Williams is dealing a left hand contusion, but it isn’t expected to impact his availability. He should continue to play his typical reserve role, which hasn’t led to much fantasy production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #4
20 days ago
Simons exited early from Saturday’s game and will remain sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back. Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham should take on extra minutes in his absence, though only Sexton will have a chance to play enough to be considered as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
20 days ago
Duren has been one of the most improved players in the entire league this season, making a significant leap from a scoring standpoint, averaging 17.8 points through 45 games after mustering just 11.8 per-game last year. The 22-year-old big man topped the 20-point mark for the 15th time this season, accomplishing the feat in four of his last seven games since January 29. The Pistons will attempt to keep their win streak alive when they face the Spurs on Monday before closing out a busy four-game week with showdowns against the Thunder, Cavaliers and Magic.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
20 days ago
Giddey was one of the few bright spots for a free-falling Chicago squad as they suffered their eighth consecutive loss since February 1. The 23-year-old guard has averaged 24 minutes in a pair of contests since returning from an eight-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He remains a strong scoring and rebound contributor for fantasy purposes, averaging 18.4 points and 8.4 boards through 36 games this season. The Bulls have a three-game week on tap that includes matchups against rhe Hornets, Trail Blazers and Bucks.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
20 days ago
On the heels of a sublime 42-point effort against the Knicks earlier this week, Cunningham served as more of a facilitator against the free-falling Bulls, dishing out double-digit assists for the second straight contest. Detroit didn’t need to lean on him down the home stretch as they pulled away for a relatively easy win. The 24-year-old superstar has paced the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons with 30.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks over his last four games. Simply put, he’s one of the most impactful all-around contributors in the entire fantasy landscape.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
20 days ago
Yabusele fell one board shy of a double-double and dished out eight helpers as a starter in this one. He’s played nearly 25 minute per-game in six contests since coming over from the Knicks earlier this month. The 30-year-old center offers minimal fantasy appeal but should continue to play consistently for the rebuilding Bulls over the final few weeks of the season.
CHI • Guard • #4
20 days ago
Simons injured his left wrist during the first half of Saturday’s game and was ruled out early in the third quarter. He played 13 minutes, finishing with four points (2-of-6 FGs) and two rebounds. If Simons has to miss time, that should free up minutes for Rob Dillingham, but the former lottery pick is not worth the risk in redraft leagues.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
20 days ago
The Bulls are going with a bigger lineup as they face the team with the NBA’s best record. Yabusele will start after playing 17 minutes off the bench on Thursday, with Anfernee Simons moving to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Power Forward • #35
21 days ago
Smith played 18 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Knicks as he served as Paul Reed’s backup with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended. With Duren’s suspension over now, Smith will likely fall out of the Pistons’ usual rotation.
DET • Power Forward • #35
22 days ago
Smith played 18 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Knicks, serving as Paul Reed’s backup. With Jalen Duren returning from suspension, the Pistons’ center rotation will consist of him and Reed, with Smith likely falling out of the rotation entirely. Smith’s potential absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
22 days ago
Harris wasn’t efficient from the field as he scored just 11 points on 16 field goal attempts, going 4-of-16. The 33-year-old power forward cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds, which helped the Pistons given the suspensions to Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Harris continues to be just solid in his role while the Pistons’ overall depth has capped his ceiling.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #7
22 days ago
Reed had another big game as he drew another start with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended. The 26-year-old center had 18 points and seven rebounds as well as one steal and three blocks on the defensive end. That’s a complete game from Reed. With Duren’s suspension over now, he’ll return to the bench, but could still have fantasy value with Stewart suspended another five games.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
22 days ago
With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended, the Pistons entered Madison Square Garden as underdogs Thursday night. Shorthanded or otherwise, Cunningham proceeded to carry Detroit to a 15-point victory, its third of the season over the Knicks. The 24-year-old point guard was aggressive and never let up, dropping 42 points and 13 assists on New York in the process. He’s provided second-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster.
DET • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #
24 days ago
Holland was away from the Pistons for the team’s last two games before the All-Star break for personal reasons. While he isn’t a center, his return may help the Pistons account for the absences of Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, who are both suspended.
Source: NBA Injury Report