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DET • Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Sasser has yet to play in a game this season, leaving the Pistons light at point guard behind starter Cade Cunningham. Ausar Thompson has spent more time on the ball when Cunningham rests, and Daniss Jenkins has played limited minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard-Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Thompson was originally listed as questionable, but is ultimately available despite dealing with an illness. The 22-year-old small forward is coming off a six-point performance in a 21-point loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. The Pistons are looking to bounce back as a team against the Magic on Wednesday.
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert is available for the first time since the preseason, giving the Pistons much-needed depth on the perimeter. Daniss Jenkins and Chaz Lanier will likely lose out on some playing time with LeVert available, but this will not impact fantasy basketball. While he isn’t a must-roster player, LeVert is worth watching due to Detroit’s lack of supplementary playmakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard-Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Thompson is still listed as questionable on the injury report, but his presence at shootaround is encouraging for his availability against Orlando. Thompson is coming off his worst game of the year, though it was by far the worst game for the Pistons as a team. They’ll look to bounce back against the Magic. If Thompson isn’t available, Ron Holland would likely slide into the starting unit.
Source: Hunter Patterson
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
Neither LeVert nor Sasser has appeared in Detroit’s last three games, with the latter being out since the preseason. Their absences have freed up rotation minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Chaz Lanier, but neither has been productive enough to merit being streamed. That will remain the case if LeVert and Sasser remain out on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard-Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Due to the absences of Marcus Sasser and Caris LeVert, Thompson has taken on more playmaking responsibilities when Cade Cunningham is off the floor. Now, he joins those two on the injury report for Wednesday’s game, potentially opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Ron Holland may be the player most likely to fill the void if Ausar can’t play, but he offers limited offensive upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Coming off the bench, Dosunmu was able to provide a scoring punch for the Bulls, especially in the fourth quarter, where he scored 10 of his 21 points. Dosunmu has been solid off the bench this season, averaging 16.7 points and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.7 minutes per game. He has shot the ball well, which has led to strong production in category leagues despite zero defensive stats to this point. As a reserve, it’s difficult to roster him in standard leagues, especially with Coby White’s return coming soon.
CHI • Center • #9
about 2 months ago
Vucevic fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double, which would’ve made this an even more impressive performance. He had a total of three assists through the first two games and tripled that total in this game alone. He also set a new season-high for rebounds. The Bulls moved to 3-0 with the win, and Vucevic will look to help them move to 4-0 on Wednesday with his former teammate Zach LaVine coming to town.
CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey entered this game listed as questionable, but he was able to play through the finger injury on his right hand and have a big night. He recorded his first points-rebounds double-double of the season and is now averaging 19.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. His production in those three categories late last season led to him being drafted in the third-round in Yahoo! leagues. Next up on the schedule is a home matchup with the Kings on Wednesday.
DET • Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
There weren’t many bright spots for the Pistons in Monday’s loss, but Holland was able to have a decent game. He was one of four Pistons to score 10 points, as he was joined by Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Tolu Smith, who came in during garbage time and made the score a bit more respectable. This wasn’t a great game for Holland, but in a game this ugly, it looked a little better than his teammates.
DET • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham had gotten off to a strong start this season, but not much went right for him and the Pistons in Monday’s loss. He was held to a season low in both points and assists in what ended up being a game they’ll want to move on from quickly. They’ll look to bounce back on Wednesday against a Magic squad that just gave up a combined 94 points to Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr.
DET • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
As expected, Cunningham will suit up after initially being listed as probable. He had 25 points and eight assists in a win over the Celtics on Sunday, and the Pistons will need Cade at his best in this battle of 2-1 teams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey won’t end up missing any time due to the finger injury that caused his name to show up on the injury report. Instead, he’ll take the floor and look to help the Bulls stay undefeated and build off a strong individual start to the season that most recently included a 21/8/3 stat line against the Magic.
Source: K.C. Johnson
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
Both guards will miss another game, though they were initially listed as questionable, which is a positive sign. Ausar Thompson has stepped up as a playmaker when Cade Cunningham isn’t on the floor, so there isn’t a player to stream in with LeVert and Sasser unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Despite dealing with hip and facial contusions, Cunningham is on track to be available for Monday’s game. He’s played in all three of Detroit’s games thus far, averaging a career-high 37.0 minutes. Fantasy managers should plan for Cunningham to occupy his usual place in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Sasser, who has been dealing with a right hip impingement, has yet to appear in a game this season. With the Pistons putting the ball in Ausar Thompson’s hands more, especially when Cade Cunningham is resting, Sasser’s availability will not impact fantasy basketball. However, his return would give the Pistons another option to consider on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert has missed the Pistons’ last two games, including Sunday’s win over the Celtics. While his return would give Detroit additional depth on the wing, it would not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Rookie Chaz Lanier appeared in the two games LeVert missed but only totaled 17 minutes. There’s no need to roster Lanier in a redraft league, regardless of LeVert’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren bounced back in a major way after he was ejected in the first half of the Pistons’ win over the Rockets on Friday. The 21-year-old center had a ceiling game with 24 points and 17 rebounds. He played 28 minutes while Isaiah Stewart played 21. Duren’s fantasy value would benefit from more minutes or being more consistently active on the defensive end, but both remain to be seen.
DET • Guard-Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Thompson continues to play big minutes and produce so far this season. The 22-year-old small forward has played at least 33 minutes, scored at least 19 points and had at least nine rebounds in two of the Pistons’ first three games. With Jaden Ivey (knee) out indefinitely and Caris LeVert (hamstring) missing some games, all the Pistons’ starters are benefitting and Thompson is chief among that group. He hasn’t even scratched the surface of his potential yet.
DET • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham turned the ball over another six times, giving him 14 turnovers in the last two games. While the turnovers are certainly a concern for fantasy managers, it hasn’t stopped Cunningham from being an effective offensive player or the Pistons from winning. Fantasy managers might just have to learn to live with Cunningham’s penchant for turnovers and factor that in for their team builds.
CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey has a sprained right ring finger, hence his inclusion on the Bulls’ injury report. As a right-handed shooter, the injury has the potential to be problematic. If Giddey cannot play on Monday, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter will have added importance. Dosunmu offers a higher streaming ceiling, especially if he’s allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert and Sasser will both miss another game due to their respective injuries. The absences mean Ausar Thompson and Daniss Jenkins will be asked to contribute more as on-ball playmakers when Cade Cunningham is not on the floor. While Thompson is worth rostering regardless of LeVert or Sasser’s statuses, Jenkins can remain on the waiver wire.
Source: John Karalis
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Nikola Vucevic (15 points) was solid, but Smith was more effective on offense in this game while playing just 17 minutes. Smith played 14 minutes in the season opener and missed all seven of his shot attempts. He’ll continue to operate as the primary reserve center behind Vucevic, but it is unlikely that he replicates this level of production often in the future.
CHI • Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
With Matas Buzelis in foul trouble, Williams ended up taking on a larger role off the bench. He took advantage of the opportunity after only scoring four points in 17 minutes in the season opener. It was good to see the former top-five pick have a strong night, and he could certainly have earned more minutes moving forward. However, he likely won’t continue to see the 29 minutes that he saw in this game unless Buzelis ends up in foul trouble again.
CHI • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Matched up with his brother Tyus, Tre was able to win this matchup. His brother was held scoreless in 14 minutes, while Jones was able to turn in a strong stat line. Jones has been a starter to open the year with Coby White (calf) sidelined, and he has taken advantage of the opportunity. Jones is currently rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but should be considered a must-roster player until White is available.
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
Both reserve guards missed Friday’s game against the Rockets and will likely remain out for another game. Ausar Thompson and Daniss Jenkins will likely occupy the ball handling duties when Cade Cunningham is on the bench with LeVert and Sasser unlikely to be available
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Forward • #55
about 2 months ago
Robinson bounced back after scoring two points on seven shots in 32 minutes in the season opener against the Bulls. The 31-year-old small forward had 17 points on nine shots including four made three-pointers. Robinson is essentially first in line to fill the Malik Beasley-sized hole in the Pistons’ lineup and he did an adequate job of that against the Rockets on Friday.
DET • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham wasn’t particularly efficient in this one, but got the job done against the Rockets. The 24-year-old point guard had 21 points on 16 shots and nine assists with eight turnovers. Cunningham was able to trust his teammates, who had a much better shooting night overall than in the season opener against the Bulls. He’ll look to have a better individual game against the Celtics on Sunday in the Pistons’ home opener.
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul during the second quarter of Friday’s contest when attempting to position himself to rebound a potential shot attempt. Engaged with Houston’s Amen Thompson, Duren swung his arm, which caused his elbow to connect with Thompson’s face. He was tossed from the game following the blow, exiting with six points in 12 minutes.
Source: DJ Bien-Aime
DET • Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Marcus Sasser’s regular-season debut will be on hold a bit longer, as a hip injury will keep him on the sideline. The third-year guard averaged 6.6 points and 2.3 assists per game in his sophomore campaign. He’ll likely play a reserve role upon his return to the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert was initially listed as probable for this game before being downgraded to questionable a few hours before tipoff. Now, he’s officially been ruled out. Ron Holland should be the primary reserve off the bench, with Daniss Jenkins potentially entering the rotation to play some backup point guard minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Collins suffered a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in his left wrist during the preseason. He’ll miss at least four weeks with the injury, leaving Jalen Smith to serve as Nikola Vučević’s primary backup. Unless the Bulls were to lose Vooch to injury, there’s no need to consider rostering Smith.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
Initially listed as probable due to a knee injury, LeVert will carry a questionable tag into Friday’s contest with a new injury. The late status update does not bode well for his chances of suiting up in this contest, which means more playing time could be available for Duncan Robinson and Ron Holland II.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Sasser was listed as doubtful ahead of the season opener as well. Caris LeVert should fill out the backup guard minutes once again with Sasser expected to remain out, and Ausar Thompson should see extra playmaking opportunities after dishing out seven assists on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert should be good to go once again after also being listed as probable ahead of the season opener. He had eight points in 21 minutes off the bench and should see a similar workload in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Forward-Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Had the Pistons mounted a comeback and won this game, Stewart would’ve been the player of the game for Detroit hands down. The 24-year-old power forward had 20 points on 14 shots, made both of his three-point attempts, grabbed 10 rebounds and had four blocks. All in 25 minutes of action. Stewart isn’t always going to be this efficient offensively and even when he is he doesn’t play over 30 minutes. He’s still going to be hard pressed to provide standalone fantasy value this year.
DET • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham struggled in the season opener against the Bulls. The 24-year-old point guard had just 23 points on 24 shots. Cunningham did record a double-double as he recorded 10 assists, but he also had three turnovers and fouled out of the game. Cunningham will have more efficient games this season, but his 24 field goal attempts show how much the Pistons need his scoring without Malik Beasley and Jaden Ivey (knee).
CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey was almost a triple-double threat with his 19/5/11 line in the win against the Pistons on Wednesday. The 23-year-old guard had a pretty good game in his first regular season action since signing an extension last month. Giddey had six turnovers, but his production in the other categories is hard to quibble with.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Buzelis followed up an impressive preseason showing with a 21-point effort in the season opening win over the Pistons at home. The 21-year-old small forward played 34 minutes and was -10 in the four-point victory. Buzelis had three turnovers, missed all three of his three-point attempts and only had one assist. While his scoring and three blocks were positives, there’s certainly areas Buzelis can look to improve on after Wednesday’s outing.
CHI • Center • #9
about 2 months ago
Vučević turns 35 later this week, but you wouldn’t know it by watching Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. The big man had at least 20 points in three of four matchups with the Pistons last year, which included a 29-point effort last November. Vučević had another big night against the Pistons and looks poised for another big season despite his age.
DET • G • #3
about 2 months ago
No surprise here as LeVert was listed as probable. The 31-year-old shooting guard should have a significant role this season coming off the bench for a Pistons team that lost Malik Beasley and will be without Jaden Ivey (knee) for the foreseeable future.
DET • Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Sasser was initially doubtful for Wednesday’s season opener. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as starter Cade Cunningham will get the lion’s share of the available minutes at point guard. Daniss Jenkins may play a few minutes off the bench, but he is not worth streaming in this spot.
Source: Coty Davis
CHI • Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
Having recently dealt with a groin injury, Williams was not a lock to be available Wednesday night. However, he’s absent from the injury report, so the wing will be in the rotation. Williams should get most of his minutes backing up Matas Buzelis, putting him in a difficult spot regarding fantasy relevance. Williams is a watch-list candidate in deep leagues early in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Dosunmu and Okoro were dealing with nagging injuries toward the end of the preseason, but both have been given a clean bill of health for Wednesday’s opener. While the former offers a higher fantasy ceiling, the latter may be part of the starting lineup due to his defensive ability. If Okoro starts, expect to see him spend most of his time guarding Cade Cunningham.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
It’s unclear if these injuries will actually keep either player from being available for the regular season opener on Wednesday against Detroit. Neither is expected to start, but their potential absences could open up minutes for Kevin Huerter, Dalen Terry and rookie Noa Essengue.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Saturday’s update hinted at White being available for the season opener, but Monday’s update confirms that White will miss that contest and at least several more. Until White is ready to return, Tre Jones should see the biggest fantasy boost, with Kevin Huerter potentially soaking up some additional minutes. Jones is the preferred add.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White strained his calf in August, and the hope was that he could return in time for the Bulls’ preseason finale. He was unable to, but the guard did take some contact during a controlled scrimmage on Saturday. The plan is for White to get in more contact work on Monday and Tuesday, and he’s on track to be available for Wednesday’s opener. Given the time missed, fantasy managers should plan for White to be under a restriction of some kind. Tre Jones started Thursday’s preseason finale and would retain that role if the Bulls decide to bring White off the bench.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Initially on a two-way deal with the Clippers, Flowers was waived on October 14. He has since cleared waivers and will reportedly join the Bulls on a two-way contract. Given Chicago’s depth on the wings, Flowers is unlikely to be in a position where he can impact fantasy basketball this season. There’s no need to select him in drafts.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • G • #8
about 2 months ago
The Bulls signed and waived McClung on Friday, and the team holds his G League rights. If the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion remains with the Windy City Bulls for 60 days, he’ll receive an $85,300 bonus.
Source: NBA Transactions
CHI • G • #8
about 2 months ago
The three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion has most recently been part of the Magic organization, plying his trade for the team’s G League affiliate. Friday’s reported transaction is interesting because the Bulls have filled all 15 of their standard contract and all three two-way contract slots. They would have to waive someone if McClung is on a standard deal. And if the plan is to send him to the G League, the Windy City Bulls will have to acquire McClung’s rights from the Osceola Magic. Either way, this transaction does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Michael Scotto
CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
After a slow first preseason game, Giddey got back on track and put together a nice four-game stretch to give himself some momentum heading into the regular season. In Thursday’s finale, he reached double figures as a scorer and dished out a preseason-high in assists in the process. Giddey, in his second year as the Bulls’ starting point guard, should be able to pick up where he left off in his first season. He remains a triple-double threat and could be a nice early-round target in fantasy drafts.
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith was one of seven Bulls players to score in double figures on Thursday. His 24 minutes marked the most of the preseason, which allowed him the opportunity to get up the necessary shot attempts to score in double figures for the first time all preseason. The fifth-year forward was equally as impressive on the defensive end, where he erased several Timberwolves shots at the rim. He’ll likely return to a reserve role when the team is at full strength.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
The sophomore forward logged another impressive preseason outing on Thursday. He came up just a point short of his 20-point outing against the Nuggets on Tuesday and has now registered double-digit points in each of the five preseason games. He shot the ball well during his rookie season and closed the season strong on the offensive end after the All-Star Break. Buzelis could be in line for a nice second-year jump.
CHI • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
The Bulls have made multiple changes to the lineup that started Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets, with Jones and Smith replacing Ayo Dosunmu and Isaac Okoro. Chicago is still awaiting the return of Coby White, who has not played at all during the preseason due to a calf injury. If he’s unable to play in the Bulls’ season opener against Detroit on October 22, it’s conceivable that Jones or Dosunmu fills the resulting void in the starting lineup.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
about 2 months ago
Okoro is dealing with a sore knee and will not play in Chicago’s preseason finale. The knee first became an issue during Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets, with the Bulls holding Okoro out for the entirety of the second half. Hopefully, he’s healthy enough to contribute when Chicago opens the regular season on October 22 against the Pistons. That said, while Okoro can be an effective defender, he does not offer enough offensive value to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Will Gottlieb
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey’s first preseason outing was a dud, but since then, he has reminded us why he’s going in the third round in Yahoo! drafts. This game in particular is what fantasy managers are hoping to get from him often this season. If this level of well-rounded production is something Giddey is capable of providing consistently, he’ll be worth the early selection.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis has been a stud throughout the preseason, and that continued in this game. He made an impact on both ends, which showed up in the box score. He’s rising up draft boards, and his ADP is now inside the top 100 in Yahoo! leagues. Buzelis has a chance to pop in his second season in the league.