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CHI • Guard • #5
8 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 • Guard • #2
8 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
LAL • Guard • #9
8 months ago
Absent from the Lakers’ initial injury report for Friday, James is now questionable. His status does not impact fantasy basketball, as the rookie is not in the rotation on most nights.
Source: Daniel Starkang
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James has consistently appeared on the Lakers’ injury reports since returning from his strained groin, but he has not missed a game. That includes a March 26-27 back-to-back, so fantasy managers should expect to see LeBron on the court.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Forward • #28
8 months ago
While it was mentioned last week that Hachimura would be available for future back-to-backs after sitting out a March 27 loss to the Bulls, that is not the case. He will not play against the Pelicans, likely resulting in Dorian Finney-Smith moving into the starting lineup. Finney-Smith hasn’t been an elite fantasy option, but he’s worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Guard • #15
8 months ago
Reaves’ breakout season continued on Thursday, and he added another milestone to his special year. Though it wasn’t enough for the Lakers to get the win, Reaves set a new career-high for three-pointers made in a game. He only had 12 points in their last game against Houston, but Reaves has now scored at least 30 points in three of the Lakers’ last four games. Over the course of the season, he has provided third-round value in nine-cat leagues and has been a first-rounder of the past two months. He will be an intriguing player heading into fantasy drafts next season.
LAL • Forward • #28
8 months ago
After missing almost a month of games, it has taken Hachimura some time to get back on track. Thursday’s game was a good step as he had his highest-scoring performance since before the All-Star break. Hachimura has been a solid scoring option for the Lakers this season and has been able to maintain the starting job for most of the year. He doesn’t contribute value in many categories, but the points and efficiency have allowed him to be a decent fantasy option for most of the year.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James has had a few quieter scoring performances recently, but Thursday ended up being his highest-scoring game in nearly a month. It didn’t start out well, but LeBron scored 25 of his 33 points after halftime, though it didn’t end up being enough for the Lakers to get the win. The loss dropped them to fourth in the West, and they hold a one-game lead over Golden State heading into a matchup with the Pelicans on Friday. After that, they’ll wrap up the week in Oklahoma City on Sunday in a tough matchup.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James has been upgraded from probable and will suit up in a battle that will have a large impact on the standings out West. The Lakers are currently in third place and only have a two-game lead over the Warriors, who are fifth in the West and hold just a half-game lead over seeds six, seven and eight. The battle for seeding is going to be an exciting one over the final 10 days of the regular season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #14
8 months ago
Kleber, who had surgery to repair a right foot fracture days before being traded to the Lakers, is inching closer to making his debut for Los Angeles. He was a footnote in the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis swap, but he could end up being an important depth piece for the Lakers in the postseason. It’s unclear how much longer he’ll be sidelined, but if he does return before the playoffs, it will likely be in a limited role.
Source: Mike Trudell
CHI • Guard • #5
8 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 • Forward • #25
8 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 • Guard • #2
8 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
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
James is back on the injury report, but the Lakers have once again listed him as probable. He should be on the court Thursday night for a pivotal matchup in the Western Conference.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
9 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 • Guard • #0
9 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
9 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 • Guard-Forward • #13
9 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 • Guard • #5
9 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 • Guard • #2
9 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 • Guard • #3
9 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
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
9 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 • Guard • #2
9 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 • Guard-Forward • #13
9 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 • Guard • #3
9 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
LAL • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Finney-Smith came off the bench Monday against the Rockets, but played 32 minutes in the Lakers’ victory. The 31-year-old small forward was feeling it and made 6-of-11 three-point attempts. Finney-Smith has been regularly playing over 30 minutes of late and should be rostered in deeper formats as long as that continues.
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
LeBron didn’t have a huge scoring game, though he hit some clutch free throws to put the game away for the Lakers in the final minute. The 40-year-old small forward added two three-pointers. Since returning from a groin injury, James has struggled a bit in shooting 43 percent from the field against 51 percent on the season. But he just adds so much value in other areas that he’s still returning sixth-round value in nine-cat leagues over the last two weeks. LeBron’s legacy is already cemented as one of the greatest players of all-time, but with his production at this stage of his career, he’s become one of the best “old” players in the history of sports.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
9 months ago
Doncic’s three-point shot has been off lately as he’s 7-of-28 from behind the three-point line over his last three games. It’s a testament to his typical usage that he’s still managed to score at least 20 points in all three of those games. The 26-year-old point guard was just four rebounds and one assist away from a triple-double against the Rockets Monday. Doncic hasn’t committed more than three turnovers in a game in any of his last five games. He’ll break out of his three-point slump, but the lower turnover numbers are a legitimate positive trend.
CHI • Center • #9
9 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 • Guard • #3
9 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.
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
As expected, James will be good to go after originally being listed as probable. In a matchup with one of the hottest teams in the league, James should see his typical large workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #3
9 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
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
James has played in five straight games following a seven-game absence, and his name has popped up frequently on the Lakers’ injury report. Expect him to play and handle his typical workload in a crucial Western Conference battle.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #32
9 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 • Guard-Forward • #13
9 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 • Guard • #3
9 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
LAL • Guard • #15
9 months ago
There was concern for some fantasy managers that Reaves would be adversely impacted by LeBron James’ return to the Lakers’ lineup after missing two weeks with a strained groin. This type of performance alleviates those worries as Reaves continues to provide excellent fantasy value, even with James back in the mix. Reaves has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since LeBron’s return, and he’s scored 30 points or more in consecutive games for the first time this season. With all the attention opposing defenses must devote to James and Luka Doncic, things have opened up for Reaves, and he’s taken advantage. The Lakers play four games during Week 22, starting with the Rockets on Monday.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
9 months ago
Over the past two weeks, Doncic has provided top-5 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the eight-cat production is unsurprising, Luka’s keeping the turnovers in check has boosted his value in the latter. Averaging 3.8 turnovers per game over the past two weeks, he’s had three or less in four consecutive games, which is his longest streak of the season. If Doncic can continue this trend, fantasy managers looking to close out Week 22 with a league championship will be in an excellent place if they have him rostered.
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
It was James’ best performance since returning from a groin injury that sidelined him for two weeks. The 40-year-old recorded a complete stat line in Memphis while shooting a shade under 50 percent from the field. A 43.7 percent shooter from the field, James has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats over his last five games. That certainly isn’t terrible, but it is a decrease for someone who has ranked just outside the first round in 12-team formats for most of this season. The Lakers play four games during Week 22, starting with the Rockets on Monday. However, a Thursday/Friday back-to-back against the Warriors and Pelicans will be worth watching when it comes to LeBron’s availability.
CHI • Guard • #0
9 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.
CHI • Forward • #14
9 months ago
Mr. Saturday Night. Buzelis set a career-high with 31 points against the Lakers last Saturday and followed up that performance with 28 points against the Mavericks this Saturday. The 20-year-old power forward also had nine rebounds and six assists as he wasn’t far away from a triple-double. Buzelis is still inconsistent as is his playing time, which makes him more of a deep league option, but the overall potential and progress in his rookie campaign are undeniable.
CHI • Guard • #2
9 months ago
Ball continues to miss games with a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. While the 27-year-old point guard is out again, he could return soon. Kevin Huerter figures to continue to see an increased role in his absence.
LAL • Guard • #15
9 months ago
No surprise here as Reaves was upgraded to probable early Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old shooting guard is dealing with a sprained ankle, but will suit up and play without limitations against the Grizzlies.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Guard • #15
9 months ago
Reaves was initially listed as questionable, but he is now expected to suit up against Memphis. He has been playing through this ankle injury despite twisting it multiple times over the Lakers’ last few games. He’ll continue to occupy his spot in the starting unit, which means that Gabe Vincent and Jordan Goodwin won’t be in line for extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Liddell’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when he is healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #28
9 months ago
Following an extended absence, Hachimura appeared in three straight games before sitting out Thursday’s loss to Chicago. That game was the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Lakers will likely manage Hachimura’s knee injury moving forward. He started and logged 28 minutes in his last game out, and fantasy managers should expect a similar workload against Memphis. Dorian Finney-Smith may see a dip in playing time as a result.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #15
9 months ago
While Reaves went off for 30 points during Thursday’s loss to the Bulls, he also tweaked his right ankle. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic off the injury report, the Lakers will have enough firepower to account for Reaves’ absence if he cannot play. Gabe Vincent and Jordan Goodwin may play additional minutes, but neither would be a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #0
9 months ago
He wasn’t able to keep his streak of 35-point games alive, but this was another spectacular showing for one of the hottest players in basketball. He scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, including a triple with six seconds left in the game that gave Chicago a lead after they trailed by 18 points earlier in the period. White has provided top-25 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks with averages of 29.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.4 triples per game, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Mavericks on Saturday.
CHI • Guard-Forward • #13
9 months ago
Huerter rebounded from Monday’s nine-point performance in a big way on Thursday. He reached 20 points for the second time in Chicago’s last four games, and after only hitting one triple over their two previous games, Huerter knocked down five of them as the Bulls won their fourth-straight game. Huerter also hit the 1,000th three-pointer of his career, which is a special milestone for the 26-year-old sharpshooter. He’ll look to carry this momentum into a matchup with Dallas on Saturday to wrap up the week.
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
Since returning from seven-game absence due to a calf injury, James has been quiet as a scorer. He has scored less than 20 points in three of his last four games, and he barely held on to his lengthy streak of double digit games on Wednesday. He’ll get things clicking eventually, and he was able to make up for it with 12 dimes on Thursday, which was the most he has had in a game since early February. Unfortunately, the only things people will remember from this game will be LeBron turning it over late and then Josh Giddey hitting the game-winner from half court over James’ outstretched hand.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
9 months ago
Doncic wasn’t able to extend his streak of 30-point games to five, but he was still able to provide well-rounded production despite a subpar shooting night. It wasn’t enough to offset the late-game heroics from Chicago, but it was more than enough to make an impact for fantasy managers. The Lakers will wrap up the week in Memphis on Saturday, and then they’ll play four games next week, with a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday. However, Doncic was able to play in this back-to-back for the Lakers, so managers shouldn’t stress, especially with LA fighting for playoff positioning.
LAL • Guard • #15
9 months ago
Reaves has been unstoppable recently, and he was able to add another 30-point performance on Thursday, which was his third over the past two weeks. It is worth noting that he tweaked his ankle in a second-straight game, but he was able to return to close out the game. He took advantage of an opportunity to be the hero twice late in the fourth quarter; he extended the Lakers’ lead to five with a pair of free throws and hit a layup with with three second left to give them the lead back. Unfortunately, his night was spoiled by some magical moments from Josh Giddey.
CHI • Guard • #3
9 months ago
What a night it was for Giddey. Chicago has played the Lakers twice in their last three games, and Giddey has recorded a triple-double in both. He helped them storm back from an 18-point deficit early in the fourth, but he airballed a floater with 12 seconds left, which allowed the Lakers to take a five-point lead after a pair of free throws. However, a well-drawn play from Billy Donovan and a steal from Giddey allowed them to quickly take a lead with a pair of three-pointers. Giddey still had to put together one more magical moment after an Austin Reaves layup, and he was able to drill a shot from halfcourt over LeBron James at the buzzer to give Chicago the win. Giddey ranks in the top ten in nine-cat over the past two months and has truly bounced back after a disastrous final season in Oklahoma City.
LAL • Forward • #17
9 months ago
DFS will start in place of Hachimura, who is sitting out the second night of the Lakers’ back-to-back after starting on Wednesday. DFS started the game before that for the Lakers and had 14 points, seven rebounds and four three-pointers in 36 minutes.
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
9 months ago
Despite playing 38 minutes each in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, Doncic and James are not on the injury report for Thursday’s game in Chicago. That’s great news for fantasy managers, as the Lakers stars are available. Doncic and James should shoulder their usual workloads as the Lakers look to improve their standing within the Western Conference.
Source: Jovan Buha
LAL • Forward • #28
9 months ago
After logging 28 minutes as a starter in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, Hachimura will sit out the second game of the Lakers’ back-to-back. Dorian Finney-Smith should move into the starting lineup, making him a worthwhile streamer in deep leagues.
Source: Jovan Buha
LAL • Guard • #30
9 months ago
While this transaction does not impact fantasy basketball, as Goodwin was already in the Lakers’ rotation, it does affect the NBA Playoffs. Two-way contract players are not eligible for the postseason, so addressing Goodwin’s status means he will be available. However, with 15 players already under standard contracts, the Lakers must waive someone to free up a spot for Goodwin.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Forward • #28
9 months ago
After coming off the bench in his first two games back from the knee injury that sidelined him for nearly one month, Hachimura returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday. Still under a minutes restriction, Rui played 28 minutes and only attempted five shots from the field. However, he made two critical fourth-quarter three-pointers and was 4-of-4 from beyond the arc. Due to Hachimura’s minutes restriction, Dorian Finney-Smith (11/3/1/2/1 with three three-pointers) logged 31 minutes despite coming off the bench. The Lakers visit the Bulls on Thursday, which could result in a return to the starting lineup for Finney-Smith. Hachimura should be considered questionable.
LAL • Forward • #23
9 months ago
James’ streak of 1,252 straight games in double figures was in jeopardy, as he entered the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game without a made field goal. He made four during the final frame, with the last being a tip-in as time expired to give the Lakers the win. LeBron has shot 43.5 percent from the field over the past two weeks, a reason why his fantasy value has decreased. However, as he said during his postgame interview, James is good enough to be impactful even if his shot isn’t falling. Thursday’s game against the Bulls will be his first back-to-back since returning from a strained groin, so fantasy managers should consider LeBron questionable.