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MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
6 days ago
The Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kyle Kuzma for Sunday’s game, which opens up two spots in the starting lineup. Green, who Kuzma replaced in the lineup for Saturday’s win over the Jazz, and Sims have been tabbed to start.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
6 days ago
Williams is back after having missed the Bulls’ last four games with a strained quad. Like Jalen Smith, his playing time will be restricted on Sunday. Given what Williams has produced when his minutes aren’t restricted, there’s no need to slot him into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
6 days ago
Sunday’s game will be Smith’s first since February 22. His return likely means that Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will play less, but Smith’s playing time will be restricted due to the time missed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
6 days ago
Giddey is back in the Bulls’ lineup after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Suns. Collin Sexton, who scored a season-high 30 points in Giddey’s absence, heads back to the bench. That lowers Sexton’s fantasy ceiling, and Tre Jones may also take a hit despite starting.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
6 days ago
Buzelis is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Suns, which pushes Leonard Miller to the bench. While Miller will play solid minutes off the bench, he offers a lower fantasy ceiling in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
6 days ago
Kuzma will not be available for Sunday’s game, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines. Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims will have added importance, with one likely moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
6 days ago
Kuzma, who returned to the starting lineup for Saturday’s win over the Jazz, played 29 minutes. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) already out, the Bucks could look to Jericho Sims to fill the void if Kuzma can’t play. While offensive production is limited, Sims’ rebounding is even more important given Myles Turner’s struggles in that area.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #
6 days ago
Porter will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to recover from right knee synovitis. Ryan Rollins has returned to the starting lineup and will remain there until KPJ is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
6 days ago
Sunday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Bucks, who beat the Jazz on Saturday. Giannis’ absence opens a massive hole in the starting lineup, with Bobby Portis and AJ Green being potential replacements. With head coach Doc Rivers declaring that he wanted to go with a bigger lineup, which led to Green coming off the bench on Saturday, Portis may be the choice.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
7 days ago
While he did not record any defensive stats, Dieng provided excellent value in the rebound and assist categories. The nine helpers matched his career-high, and the eight rebounds were one less than his total over the previous five games. The rebounding may be what keeps Dieng in the starting lineup, as that area has been a weak spot for the Bucks. If so, he’s a player whose value would increase in deeper leagues as the season winds down.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
7 days ago
While Rollins didn’t shoot the ball well on Saturday, making only two of his six attempts from inside the arc and 3 of 9 from outside of it, his rebounding was essential. The Bucks guard led the team in rebounds while also dishing out seven assists and blocking two shots, compensating for the poor shooting. Rollins will look to offer a bit more scoring-wise on Sunday when the Bucks host the Magic.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
7 days ago
Kuzma was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday, a few days after head coach Doc Rivers made it clear that he believed the unit needed more size. While Kuzma shot the ball relatively well against the Jazz, he did not offer much as a rebounder. Neither did Myles Turner (eight points, three rebounds, two blocks and one three-pointer), whose struggles on the glass factored into his playing 18 minutes. AJ Green, who Kuzma replaced in the starting lineup, finished with seven points, one rebound, one assist and two three-pointers in 21 minutes.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
7 days ago
After playing 25 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, Antetokounmpo logged 27 on Saturday. The Bucks are taking a measured approach to his workload and have not wavered, even in moments when the team’s lead may be slipping away. That was the case on Saturday, but Milwaukee’s “others” were able to do enough to avoid losing the lead completely before Giannis returned for crunch time. Milwaukee has one more game in Week 19, as it hosts Orlando on Sunday.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
7 days ago
Following Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers commented about the need for more size in the starting lineup. He has since adjusted the lineup, with Kuzma replacing AJ Green.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Power Forward • #44
7 days ago
Williams has missed Chicago’s lastfour games with a strained quad. If he’s able to play, Williams is likely to come off the bench, which does him no favors as a player with limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
7 days ago
Smith has been out since February 22 with a strained calf, and this is the first time since then that he’s been listed as questionable on the injury report. If Smith can play on Sunday, Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards would lose out on playing time, but they would remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
7 days ago
Buzelis was one of many Bulls rotation players to sit out Thursday’s win over the Suns, with Leonard Miller replacing him in the lineup. While Miller was not productive in Phoenix, Sunday’s matchup would be a better one for him if Buzelis remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
7 days ago
Sidelined for Thursday’s loss to the Suns, Giddey was replaced in the lineup by Collin Sexton. While Sexton scored a season-high 30 points, Giddey’s absence also enhanced Tre Jones’ fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward • #33
9 days ago
The Bulls didn’t have Matas Buzelis or Patrick Williams for Thursday’s game, so Miller was the next man up. His issue offensively was the three-point shot, with the third-year forward missing all five of his attempts. While Miller did grab a career-high nine rebounds, the combination of poor shooting and the absence of defensive stats made Thursday a lost night for the few who streamed him.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
9 days ago
Since being traded to the Bulls, Yabusele has reached double figures in scoring in nine of the 12 games he’s played. As a Bull, the rugged forward has averaged 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers. Shooting 41.7 percent from the field hasn’t done Yabusele any favors in terms of fantasy value, but at least he’s getting consistent minutes in Chicago.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
9 days ago
No Josh Giddey (ankle) ensured that Jones was the point guard running the show on Thursday, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. The 21 points were the most in a game for Jones, who’s hit double figures in four straight, since he dropped 34 on the Rockets in mid-January. All that his final stat line lacked was a blocked shot, but few are surprised by that. Having started alongside Giddey when Josh is healthy, Jones is someone worth rostering for the rest of the season.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
9 days ago
The Suns seemingly underestimated the shorthanded Bulls, and Sexton made them pay dearly. The veteran guard put up a season-high point total and did so efficiently, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. His place in the starting lineup depends on the availability of Josh Giddey (ankle), who was injured during Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder. The Bulls are off until Sunday when they visit the Kings, so that may be enough time for Giddey to get back onto the court.
CHI • Small Forward • #33
9 days ago
The Bulls won’t have Josh Giddey or Matas Buzelis for Thursday’s game, which frees up two spots in the starting lineup. Sexton and Miller will fill the voids, and while the former is the safer streaming option, the latter possesses a higher ceiling now that he’ll be playing starters’ minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
9 days ago
Smith has not appeared in a game since a February 22 loss to the Knicks. Guerschon Yabusele has served as the starting center, with Nick Richards picking up quality minutes off the bench. That should remain the case until Smith returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
9 days ago
As expected, Williams will remain sidelined for another game with this strained quad. Chicago will be incredibly shorthanded for this game, meaning Leonard Miller should slide in as a starter at forward.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
9 days ago
Injured during Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Buzelis won’t be available on Thursday. With Patrick Williams also out, this may be a spot where Leonard Miller plays significant minutes, either as a spot starter or reserve.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
9 days ago
Injured during Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Giddey will not be available on Thursday. Collin Sexton could move into the starting lineup, with Tre Jones serving as the lone point guard in the unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
10 days ago
Rollins didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but he did provide solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Starting for the injured Kevin Porter Jr. (knee), Rollins’ 12 assists were the most in a game for him since November 20, when he dished out a career-high 14 against the 76ers. Rollins played 33 minutes against the Hawks, with Milwaukee’s lack of point guard depth contributing to his playing more than the other four starters. The Bucks play twice more during Week 19, starting with the Jazz on Saturday.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
10 days ago
Dieng’s 14 points in Wednesday’s defeat weren’t a shocking development. However, fantasy managers likely hoped to get more from him in the other relevant categories. Dieng’s fantasy value has remained low, but he’s a player for whom the Bucks will likely attempt to find more playing time during the final weeks of the regular season. He started and played 26 minutes on Wednesday, with his playing time taking a hit because the game was a blowout.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
10 days ago
Wednesday’s game was one that the Bucks needed, as they trailed Atlanta by four games for the final play-in spot. Unfortunately for Giannis and co., they were on the wrong end of a blowout at home. Of importance to fantasy managers was that Antetokounmpo played 25 minutes, matching his number in Monday’s loss to the Celtics. The concern now is what happens if the Bucks fall even further off the pace for a play-in spot, especially if that were to happen during the playoff weeks in fantasy leagues.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
10 days ago
With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) unavailable, Rollins is back in the Bucks’ starting lineup. The change raises his fantasy ceiling, as Rollins will need to log significant minutes due to the lack of depth at point guard.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Power Forward • #44
10 days ago
Williams suffered a strained quad during the Bulls’ February 24 loss to the Hornets and has not appeared in a game since. With the doubtful tag for Thursday, he’s likely to miss a fourth consecutive game. His absence has not affected fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
10 days ago
Smith suffered a strained calf during the Bulls’ February 22 loss to the Knicks and has not returned to action. The doubtful tag suggests that he’ll remain out on Thursday, leaving the Bulls to once again rely on Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards at the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
10 days ago
Giddey sprained his right ankle during Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder but was able to return. If he’s unable to play against the Suns, the Bulls may look to Collin Sexton to fill the resulting void, with Tre Jones being the lone point guard in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
10 days ago
Buzelis sprained his right ankle during the third quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder. While the Bulls never officially declared him done for the night, the second-year forward did not return. Leonard Miller may be the player with the most to gain if Buzelis can’t play on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #
10 days ago
KPJ is listed on the injury report with right knee swelling, which is the same knee that he tore his meniscus in, which forced him to miss a month early on this season. This is certainly a situation worth monitoring since it could lead to a multi-game absence. Ryan Rollins will return to the starting unit in his stead.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
11 days ago
Richards has been a solid addition as center depth for Chicago. He has scored in double figures in three straight games, which includes two double-doubles during that stretch. Unfortunately, his upside has been capped as a reserve, even if his minutes have increased with Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined. As long as he is playing behind Guerschon Yabusele, Richards will be too limited to be worth rostering.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
11 days ago
Buzelis injured his ankle during the third quarter, and while he wasn’t officially ruled out during the game, he didn’t end up checking back into the game. Head coach Billy Donovan said after the game that it is an ankle sprain, but Buzelis, who hasn’t missed a game this season, hopes that he won’t have to miss any time. Leonard Miller, who played 21 minutes off the bench in this game, could slide into the starting unit if he does.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 days ago
Giddey injured his ankle during this game, but he was able to return to finish out the game. It wasn’t enough to get the win over his former team, but he came close to recording a triple-double. Giddey said after the game that his ankle “doesn’t feel too bad,” but he’ll know more on Wednesday. If Giddey ends up missing any time, Collin Sexton, who scored 20 points off the bench in this game, would likely move into the starting unit.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
11 days ago
Yabusele has started all but two games since joining Chicago, and this was his third double-double during that stretch, as well as a new season high for scoring. As long as he continues to start, Yabusele will continue to be a strong option for fantasy managers. Jalen Smith (calf) still being sidelined has resulted in extra minutes for Yabusele, which has allowed him to average 11.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 triples per game as a Bull.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
12 days ago
Rollins was moved to the bench on Monday, the first time that he hasn’t started a game since December 26. And he had a rough night, shooting 1-of-6 from two and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. Given how well Rollins has played for most of this season, fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Monday’s stat line. The concern is the playing time, as the 24 minutes were the fewest for Rollins since that December 26 loss to the Grizzlies.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
12 days ago
Dieng was inserted into the Bucks’ starting lineup on Monday, the second start that he’s made since being acquired at the February trade deadline. While the final stat line was decent, Dieng did not do enough to affect fantasy basketball truly. With Dieng starting and Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from a calf strain, there was no room in the rotation for Kyle Kuzma. Monday’s game was the first this season that Kuzma has not appeared in despite being active.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 days ago
Having missed five weeks with a strained right calf, the second time this season that he’s suffered that injury, Antetokounmpo was under a minutes limit on Monday. He played 25 minutes against the Celtics, and the fact that the game was a blowout also factored into Giannis’ playing time. The Bucks were above .500 without their best player, but the team’s chemistry appeared off on Monday, an unsurprising development due to the lack of practice time. Antetokounmpo will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Hawks.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
12 days ago
The big news for Milwaukee is that Giannis is back in the lineup after missing over a month with a strained calf. His return means that Kyle Kuzma will head to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Dieng, who replaces Ryan Rollins.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 days ago
Giannis is good to go for Monday’s game, which will be his first since January 23. During his pregame availability, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that he expects the former league MVP to be under a minutes restriction, but did not provide an exact number. Giannis’s return means that Kyle Kuzma will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 days ago
Giannis last played on January 23, so he’ll surely face a minutes restriction in his first game back in over a month. Antetokounmpo’s return should mean less run for Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis, but managers rostering Kuz or Portis shouldn’t drop them immediately.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Point Guard • #13
13 days ago
Rollins provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories, continuing to be a solid option for category league managers. The Bucks’ guard continues to hover around the top-50, providing slightly greater value in eight-cat leagues than nine-cat. When Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns is unknown, but Rollins’ fantasy value should be fine regardless of what happens with the former league MVP.
MIL • Shooting Guard • #24
13 days ago
Thomas’ point output was solid, but most of his damage was done at the foul line. The Bucks guard made eight of his ten free throws, but he shot just 2-of-7 from inside the arc. Thomas’ three assists were the most in a game for him since joining the Bucks; he clearly understands his strengths, it’s just a matter of how accurately Cam shoots the basketball.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
13 days ago
Portis shot the ball reasonably well on Sunday, but that was the lone positive for him and the Bucks. Milwaukee was on the wrong end of a 27-0 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters, going from leading by as much as 16 to getting run out of the United Center. Portis has a higher fantasy ceiling despite coming off the bench due to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf strain. The Bucks open a four-game Week 19 on Monday against the Celtics.
CHI • Small Forward • #33
13 days ago
At this point in the season, there’s no shortage of fantasy managers scouring the waiver wire for players with silly season standout potential. Could Miller be one of those options in Chicago? After playing no more than seven minutes in any of his first four games as a Bull, the third-year forward has played 23 and 27 minutes in the last two. And Miller has been productive, hitting double figures in scoring in both and recording a complete stat line on Sunday. Even with the Bulls playing three games in Week 19, keep an eye on the 6-foot-10 Miller.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
13 days ago
For the third time this season and first since being traded to the Bulls, Sexton scored 22 points in a game on Sunday. While he was responsible for four turnovers, the positives far outweighed that negative as the Bulls ended their 11-game losing streak. Sexton shot over 50 percent from the field, and his stat line included three steals, matching his season-high. Counting Sunday, he has recorded at least one steal in seven straight games.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
13 days ago
Buzelis was one of the bright spots for the Bulls as their losing streak reached 11 games, having scored at least 15 points in four straight games entering Sunday. The second-year forward put forth another quality effort on Sunday, making it three consecutive games with at least 20 points, as he helped snap the skid. All that Buzelis’ stat line lacked was a blocked shot, but there won’t be many fantasy managers who complain about that. The Bulls begin a three-game Week 19 on Tuesday against the Thunder.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
13 days ago
After going winless in February, the worst month in franchise history, Giddey and the Bulls ended their 11-game skid with a blowout of the Bucks. Chicago went on a 27-0 run during the third and fourth quarters, and Milwaukee scored just eight points in the final frame. Giddey made some history during the win, recording his eighth triple-double of the season. That’s the most that he has recorded in a season, and the guard is up to 15 as a Bull, tied with Scottie Pippen for second on the all-time list. (Michael Jordan had 28.) The Bulls play three games in Week 19, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
13 days ago
Jones is back in the starting lineup, pushing Collin Sexton to the bench. Before the game, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said that he’s comfortable with Jones playing 26-28 minutes, while Josh Giddey will max out at 30 minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
13 days ago
Added to the Bucks’ injury report late Sunday morning, Antetokounmpo is officially out. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Thanasis is rarely in the Bucks’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
13 days ago
A late addition to the Bucks’ injury report, Thanasis’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball. He is not a consistent rotation player, so there’s no reason to roster him in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
14 days ago
Antetokounmpo is not ready to return to action after suffering his second right calf strain of the season in late January. His continued absence means that Kyle Kuzma will stay in the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
15 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Rollins made more than half of his shot attempts. However, he recorded more turnovers (five) than assists (four), with backcourt partner Kevin Porter Jr. (11/6/10/1/1 with one three-pointer) being far more efficient as a playmaker. However, even with Friday’s performance, Rollins has been an excellent fantasy option over the past month as the Bucks continue to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
15 days ago
Kuzma has scored at least 17 points in three consecutive games, with Friday’s being the first in which he shot over 50 percent from the field. While he remains an uninspiring option for managers in category leagues, Kuzma is worth a look in points leagues as long as the Bucks are without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks play their final game of Week 18 on Sunday against the Bulls, who have lost 11 straight. That could be a good matchup for Kuzma.
MIL • Center • #33
15 days ago
Turner had a solid night shooting the basketball, making four of his seven three-point attempts, but most of his damage was done during the first half. The Bucks’ center scored 18 of his 19 points before halftime, and he offered minimal value outside of points and three-pointers. While Turner played more minutes than backup Jericho Sims (2/4/1 in 23 minutes) on Friday, his lackluster production remains a concern for fantasy managers.