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CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
The Bulls have made a change to their starting lineup, with Smith replacing Collin Sexton. Because Smith is restricted to 22-24 minutes, Sexton’s playing time may not take a significant hit despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Guard-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
The Grizzlies have two new starters for Monday’s game. Jerome is back after a one-game absence, and Rupert has also moved into the starting lineup. While Walter Clayton Jr. is available to come off the bench, Javon Small is out with a sore lower back.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Forward • #67
about 1 month ago
Gibson was initially listed as questionable with a foot injury, but is available for Monday’s game against the Hawks. The 40-year-old veteran should see rotation minutes, though he’s not worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Spencer was initially listed as doubtful with lower back soreness for Monday’s game against the Hawks, so his absence isn’t a surprise. Ty Jerome can absorb some of the vacated minutes with Spencer out.
MEM • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Small was initially listed as questionable due to lower back soreness and was subsequently ruled out for Monday’s game against the Hawks. The 23-year-old point guard’s absence could mean more minutes for Walter Clayton Jr. and Rayan Rupert.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Ivey was initially listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Rockets before being ruled out earlier in the afternoon. Unfortunately, a return to action may not happen as soon as he or the Bulls hoped. According to head coach Billy Donovan, Ivey banged knees with another player during a recent practice and will be re-evaluated on Monday. And it is no longer guaranteed that he will travel with the team for its upcoming four-game road trip.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith missed Thursday’s loss to the Cavaliers, but will return after a one-game absence. Nick Richards will head back to the bench with Smith returning to the starting lineup against the Rockets on Monday. Smith will be limited to 22-24 minutes, according to Bulls coach Billy Donovan.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Chicago’s already-thin frontcourt will be down two more players, and Nick Richards, Lachlan Olbrich and Leonard Miller could enjoy additional playing time against Houston.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
There’s no clear timeline for either Simons or Ivey to return to Chicago’s lineup. Until the pair is cleared to return, Tre Jones and Rob Dillingham should handle additional responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Small is dealing with lower back soreness, and it could keep him sidelined against Atlanta. With Cedric Coward (personal) still out and Memphis’ backcourt banged up, Small’s absence could mean more playing time for Walter Clayton Jr. and Rayan Rupert.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Due to lower back soreness, Spencer is on track to miss Monday’s game. With Ty Jerome removed from the injury report, he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Spencer. Also, Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. will take on added importance within the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Forward • #67
about 1 month ago
Gibson’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but the veteran is likely to play rotation minutes if available due to Memphis’s lack of healthy post players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Mashack will miss a fourth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence means rotation minutes for DeJon Jarreau and Tyler Burton, with the latter reaching the end of his first 10-day contract.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Jerome is off the injury report after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Hornets, which was Memphis’ second game in as many nights. His return will likely push Walter Clayton Jr. to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Coward remains away from the Grizzlies for personal reasons, and it’s unknown when he’ll be able to return. Javon Small has started the last two games in his absence, and that may be the case on Monday as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Ivey and Simons have been out for extended periods, with the former having last played on February 11 and the latter on February 21. Given the time missed, both players are likely to have their minutes restricted if allowed to play on Monday. There isn’t much to gain from slotting either into lineups immediately upon their respective returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith did not play in the Bulls’ most recent game, a loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. With Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) considered doubtful, the Bulls could be left with Nick Richards and Lachlan Olbrich to rely on at the center position. Richards would be worth streaming in this scenario.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Yabusele is dealing with a sprained left ankle, and the doubtful tag suggests that he’s closer to not playing on Monday than being available. With Jalen Smith (calf) questionable, the Bulls could be in a position where they have to rely on Nick Richards and Lachlan Olbrich at the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Okoro has missed Chicago’s last six games with a right knee injury, and he’s likely to remain out on Monday. Leonard Miller has moved into the starting lineup and should retain that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
While Small was responsible for five of the Grizzlies’ 13 turnovers, he provided solid value in multiple categories, including points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers. While Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) being out for the season means there’s one less option to play rotation minutes, Small still being on a two-way contract means that he isn’t guaranteed to be available every night. At this point, he’s most useful on nights like Saturday when Ty Jerome (calf) is also out.
MEM • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The Grizzlies are without Ty Jerome for Saturday’s game, opening a spot in the starting lineup for Clayton. The other change to the lineup is Jackson, who did not play in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Taylor Hendricks will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
After playing 31 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, Jerome will not play on Saturday. Walter Clayton Jr. could move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench the night prior, which would raise his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • • #
about 1 month ago
Jarreau is good to go after being listed as questionable on the Grizzlies’ initial injury report. He’ll take on a similar workload to the 27 minutes he played in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, as the Grizzlies won’t have Ty Jerome or Jahmai Mashack.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • • #
about 1 month ago
Jarreau had 13 points in 27 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. The 28-year-old guard finds himself on the injury report for Saturday as questionable with right ankle soreness. Jarreau could see a similar workload with Jahmai Mashack (ankle) out again, if he’s available.
MEM • Forward • #67
about 1 month ago
Gibson missed Friday’s loss to the Celtics, but his absence didn’t impact fantasy basketball. The 40-year-old power forward has played fewer than 12 minutes in all three of his appearances this season.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Mashack is set to miss his third game in a row with a left ankle sprain. DeJon Jarreau and Tyler Burton could see more minutes with Mashack out, but the Grizzlies play too deep of a rotation for either player to have streaming value.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Jerome is unlikely to play Saturday as he’s listed as doubtful and continues to manage a calf injury. The 28-year-old point guard had 16 points in 31 minutes in the loss against the Celtics on Friday. Walter Clayton Jr. and Rayan Rupert are among the candidates to start in Jerome’s likely absence.
MEM • Power Forward • #45
about 1 month ago
Jackson is dealing with left knee soreness, which caused him to miss Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Oliver-Maxence Prosper started and had 14 points in 31 minutes against Boston. Prosper would likely start again if Jackson is out.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Coward missed Friday’s loss to the Celtics for personal reasons and his absence will extend through Saturday’s game against the Hornets. Javon Small moved into the starting lineup and had 13 points in 26 minutes against Boston. Small could see another start with Coward out Saturday.
MEM • Power Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Hendricks isn’t going to be a player who provides high point totals. However, the ability to fill a stat line makes him a valuable option during the silly season. Since the All-Star break, Hendricks has provided seventh-round value in eight-cat formats. The Grizzlies visit the Hornets on Saturday, and that could be another good matchup for Hendricks given how shorthanded Memphis is.
MEM • • #
about 1 month ago
Signed to a 10-day contract on March 12, Burton totaled 20 points in his first four appearances as a Grizzly. The undrafted forward put on a show on Friday, scoring 23 points on excellent percentages. With his first 10-day deal expiring on Sunday, Burton picked a great time to have a career night. His final opportunity to impress the Grizzlies’ decision makers will be on Saturday in Charlotte, but he may have already done enough to earn a second 10-day deal.
MEM • Power Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Jerome is available after missing Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets, and he steps in for the absent Cedric Coward (personal). Also in the lineup is Hendricks, who steps in for GG Jackson (knee).
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Added to the injury report earlier Friday afternoon, Coward is now out for personal reasons. With Rayan Rupert available after being made inactive on Wednesday, he’s the likely replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Gary Washburn
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Coward being added not long before tipoff is a bad sign. Rayan Rupert, who was inactive for Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets, is active for Friday’s game. If Coward can’t play, Rupert could make a spot start.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
While his fantasy value recently has not been on par with that of Josh Giddey or Matas Buzelis, Jones has been a solid option. Over the past two weeks, the Bulls’ guard has been an eighth-round player in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Jones is worth a look in some 12-team leagues, especially for managers seeking backcourt help.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis’ production in categories other than points was what stood out on Thursday. He’s accounted for at least two steals and two blocks in three of his last five appearances, with Thursday’s being the best of the bunch. As long as the Bulls insert him into the starting lineup, Buzelis will have good fantasy value moving forward. Over the past two weeks, he has been a second-round player in eight-cat formats.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
With no Jalen Smith, Richards was in the Bulls’ starting lineup for the second time in four games. He’s recorded at least six rebounds in four straight and eight of his last nine appearances. Richards has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most leagues, but the rebounding value makes him worthy of a look on nights when Smith is unavailable.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
While he failed to reach double figures in points, Giddey has dished out at least 10 assists in five of his last six appearances. The Bulls’ guard has provided first-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as Giddey is available, fantasy managers should receive excellent value, especially in the assist category.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
With Jalen Smith sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Richards will get the starting nod at center. The other adjustment is Sexton entering the starting unit, which will push Leonard Miller back to the bench, though Miller should still play a significant role.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
After logging 17 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, Smith will not play on Thursday. Nick Richards was the replacement in the starting lineup the last time Smith was sidelined, and that should be the case on Thursday.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton was initially listed as probable, and he has now officially been cleared to suit up. He played 18 minutes on Wednesday and should see a similar workload against Cleveland.
Source: Will Gottlieb
MEM • Forward • #67
about 1 month ago
Gibson’s likely absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has played fewer than 12 minutes in each of his three appearances this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Mashack will miss a second straight game, which will open up a few extra minutes for DeJon Jarreau and Tyler Burton. However, the Grizzlies’ rotation has been too inconsistent as of late for either player to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith was in the lineup for Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, but he only played 17 minutes for injury management reasons. If he’s unable to play against the Cavaliers, Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele will have added importance, with the former likely moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton was back in the Bulls’ rotation on Wednesday after missing the previous four games, playing 18 minutes off the bench. He’ll likely take on a similar workload if allowed to play, making fellow reserve Rob Dillingham a more attractive option in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the sixth that Okoro has missed due to a right knee injury. Leonard Miller has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role until Okoro returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #45
about 1 month ago
The third-year forward was one of six Memphis players to score in double figures on Wednesday. And although his scoring came on inefficient shooting, he came up big with nine points in the final frame to help the Grizzlies to a seven-point win. The late scoring also led Jackson to extend his streak of double-digit scoring games to 14, which he’ll have a chance to push to 15 games on Friday against the Celtics. His involvement shouldn’t change down the stretch of the regular season.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Despite not shooting the ball well, Coward managed some decent production in his 25 minutes. The low shooting efficiency was offset by frequent, accurate free-throw shooting and good overall production on the glass. Coward has now scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances. With the Grizzlies’ postseason hopes dwindling, it’s likely they continue to put the ball in his hands and give him opportunities.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
In his first game back from a shoulder injury, Jerome helped lead the Grizzlies to a nice victory over the Nuggets. In his 25 minutes on the floor, he had a big scoring impact from the three-point line, but was also Memphis’ most productive rebounder and passer on the evening. His well-rounded performance nearly led to a triple-double. Nonetheless, Jerome’s final line was an impressive one, especially considering how few minutes he logged.
CHI • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Collin Sexton’s return from a four-game absence on Wednesday didn’t seem to impact Dillingham’s production. The young point guard secured a fourth consecutive double-digit scoring performance while making solid contributions as a passer, again. Dillingham has played north of 20 minutes per game pretty consistently of late. And given his production, he could become an interesting streaming option should any of the main guards ahead of him in the rotation miss time.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis didn’t shoot the ball well on Wednesday, which didn’t stop him from finishing as Chicago’s leading scorer on the night. Three-point shooting factored heavily into his near-20-point performance, and he’s now tallied at least three triples in four of the last five games. Buzelis also led the Bulls in rebounding before falling a few boards short of a double-double. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect his involvement or production to lessen down the stretch of the season; he’ll be a strong play during the fantasy playoffs.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey was one of several Bulls players who couldn’t get on track on Wednesday. He tied a season-low in assists and was held to single digits in points for just the seventh time this season. There haven’t been many subpar performances from Giddey this season, so fantasy managers shouldn’t feel too worried about the point guard’s ability to bounce back quickly. He’ll have a chance to redeem himself Thursday against the Cavaliers.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Ivey has not appeared in a game since February 11 as he continued to deal with persistent soreness in his left knee. The good news is that, according to Donovan, the pain is no longer an issue for the Bulls’ guard. Ivey will travel with the team on its upcoming road trip, and there is hope that he’ll be able to play again at some point this season. However, there is still no timeline for a return.
Source: Will Gottlieb
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
While Sexton is back after a four-game absence, Okoro will miss his fifth straight. Sexton’s return may result in fewer minutes for Rob Dillingham, while Leonard Miller should continue to start with Okoro unavailable.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Okoro is likely to miss a fifth straight game, while Sexton has a chance to take the court after missing four straight of his own. Leonard Miller should continue to see increased run while Okoro is out, while Rob Dillingham should be in line for more minutes while Sexton is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
While his fantasy value since the All-Star break has been nowhere near that of teammate Josh Giddey, Jones is capable of putting up solid numbers when allowed to start. He played 28 minutes on Monday, shooting 6-of-7 from inside the arc while recording solid numbers in the other pertinent fantasy categories. Jones has played at least 28 minutes in each of his last six appearances, making him a worthwhile pickup in deep leagues.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Counting Monday, Giddey has recorded triple-doubles in four of his last five games. Given the production and the Bulls’ three wins in their last six games, there may be some concern that Giddey’s playing time will decrease during the fantasy playoff weeks. Until that happens, fantasy managers need to continue to roll with Giddey. He has been close to a first-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
While a large segment of the Bulls fanbase may prefer the team lose games and improve their draft lottery odds, Buzelis’ progression has been a positive development. Since the All-Star break, the second-year forward has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. The one concern for fantasy managers rostering Buzelis is the possibility of a shutdown, especially if the Bulls (3-3 in their last six games) continue to pick up wins at a higher rate than they have for most of this season.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Clippers, and he’s in the starting lineup. As a result, Nick Richards will be used in a reserve role, which cuts into his fantasy value.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton will remain out for a fourth straight game. Rob Dillingham should continue to take on additional minutes off the bench, and he played well in the final two games of the Bulls’ road trip. While not a safe streaming option, he may be worth a look in deep leagues due to the matchup and his recent production.
Source: K.C. Johnson