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CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
4 months ago
A late addition to the Bulls’ injury report, Huerter will not be available to provide production as a spot starter. Coby White (calf) is off the injury report after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Pistons, so he can slide into the spot left vacant due to Huerter’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
One night removed from scoring a career-high 42 points, Murphy did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks. Karlo Matković moved into the starting lineup, but Bryce McGowens replaced him to begin the second half. Both players will lose out on minutes if Murphy returns on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, which was the Pelicans’ second game in as many nights. With the doubtful tag, he appears on track to miss a second consecutive game. Jordan Poole may remain in the starting lineup if Jones sits, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
Friday’s game will be the fifth that Bey has missed with a strained right hip flexor. Karlo Matković moved into the starting lineup for Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, but the Pelicans were also without Trey Murphy and Herb Jones. If Murphy can play against the Wizards, Matković will likely be headed to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #15
4 months ago
Alvarado appeared to tweak something during Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers, but he was still on the floor in crunch time. The point guard’s sore oblique will keep him out for at least one game, likely resulting in more minutes at point guard for Jordan Poole. Jordan Hawkins could enter the rotation, but there’s no need to stream him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
4 months ago
Huerter popped up on the injury report with Coby White (calf) coming off the injury report. With the Bulls in the second half of a back-to-back, there’s a chance that Hurter rests. He had eight points, four assists, and three rebounds in 30 minutes on Wednesday.
Source: Kevin Lu
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
This will now be three straight games that Smith has missed with a concussion. Patrick Williams played 15 minutes on Wednesday with Smith sidelined, and Julian Phillips played 14 minutes. Neither one is really fantasy viable.
Source: Kevin Lu
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
White missed three games with a calf injury and then returned on Monday before sitting out Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. It seems like he’ll return for the second night of a back-to-back, which would move Tre Jones back to a smaller role.
Source: Kevin Lu
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
4 months ago
McGowens was able to take on a larger role with both Trey Murphy (back) and Herb Jones (ankle) sidelined. He didn’t get the chance to start, but he played a season-high 37 minutes off the bench. He didn’t contribute much in other categories, but if Murphy and Jones remain out in Washington on Friday, McGowens will hold some streaming upside in deeper leagues.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Zion was held to just 15 points against the Lakers on Tuesday, and while he was more productive in this game, he still wasn’t able to contribute enough to end this losing streak. Williamson scored at least 30 points in three straight games when he returned to the starting lineup, but in the three games since then, he has averaged 16.3 points. Still, he’s healthy and available, and he has been playing in back-to-backs, which is great to see from him.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
With Trey Murphy and Herb Jones sidelined against Atlanta, Poole returned to the starting lineup. He wasn’t efficient as a scorer, but he was able to pour in the points, mostly from beyond the arc, and contribute defensively. This came after he was held scoreless against the Lakers on Tuesday. Poole is one of the most volatile players in the league, but if he is able to start again in his return to Washington on Friday, he may be able to have another big scoring night.
CHI • Center • #9
4 months ago
Over his last two games, Vučević has grabbed a total of 31 rebounds. While Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart outplayed him, the veteran center’s double-double will please those who have him rostered. Vučević’s fantasy ceiling may be limited, but he still offers a high floor. The lingering question is whether he’ll be on the move before the February trade deadline.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
4 months ago
The Bulls did not have Coby White or Josh Giddey for Wednesday’s game, and that usually results in a higher ceiling for Dosunmu. He didn’t start against Detroit, but the reserve guard shot 66.7 percent from the field and led the way offensively for Chicago. Rostered in 23 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks. Dosunmu is worth holding onto until the Bulls’ perimeter rotation returns to full strength.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 months ago
Buzelis has now scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games. However, recent injuries to Josh Giddey and Coby White have not resulted in the forward having a higher fantasy ceiling. Over the past two weeks, Buzelis has only been a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats. Hopefully, Wednesday’s performance will be something for him to build on, especially the defensive numbers.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
The Pelicans won’t have Trey Murphy or Herb Jones for Wednesday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Poole and Matković will fill the resulting voids. While the former is already rostered in most leagues, the latter is worth streaming in deeper formats.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
White played on Monday after missing the last three games for Chicago, but he will miss the first leg of this back-to-back, meaning he should be available to take on the Heat on Thursday. White played 25 minutes off the bench in that game, so Tre Jones should see a bump in minutes with White out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 months ago
Buzelis was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Wednesday, so the most recent status upgrade was expected. With Coby White and Josh Giddey out, there should be more opportunities for the second-year forward on the ball. However, given the Pistons’ strength and depth, Buzelis’ fantasy ceiling may not increase much.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
The Pelicans are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a narrow loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. With Herb Jones (ankle) questionable and Saddiq Bey (hip) sidelined, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy should see increased run against Atlanta.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 months ago
Buzelis is dealing with an illness, but he’s expected to play through it against Detroit. He should handle his usual workload in Wednesday’s Central Division clash.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Tuesday’s game was Jones’ first since December 22. Unfortunately, he could not find his stroke offensively, leaving the minutes tally (35) as the lone positive. As for Jones’ availability for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks, Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego said that will be determined after the team arrives in Atlanta. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for the time being.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
After ripping off a streak of three consecutive games with at least 30 points, Williamson has totaled 27 over his last two appearances. The points tally on Tuesday was negatively affected by a 1-of-5 night from the foul line; not just the percentage, but the attempts as well. The good news for fantasy managers is that Williamson tallied five assists, the most in a game for him since December 26. He’s offered top-100 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, and the emergence of Derik Queen may have lowered Zion’s ceiling due to a decrease in on-ball playmaking opportunities.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
Queen finished Tuesday’s defeat two assists shy of his second triple-double, pushing his double-double tally up to seven. While the production has tailed off somewhat after a hot start to December, the rookie center is still offering top-100 per-game value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Rostered in 53 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Queen is someone who 10-team league managers should look to add now if he’s on the waiver wire. His usage should be even higher after the trade deadline, especially if the Pelicans can’t make some headway in the race for a play-in spot.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
A fantasy league would rarely have three-point percentage as a scoring category. Therefore, Murphy only making six of his 17 attempts isn’t an issue. He shot 8-of-9 from inside the arc and matched that at the foul line, finishing with a career-high 42 points. Murphy was at his best during the third quarter, as he scored 20. As long as he’s healthy, Murphy will remain an elite fantasy wing, regardless of league format.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Appearing in his first game since December 22, Jones will be in the starting lineup. His return means that Karlo Matković heads to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be Jones’ first since December 22. If he’s placed back in the starting lineup immediately, Karlo Matković would head to the bench after playing 24 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Heat.
Source: Erin Summers
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 months ago
Buzelis most recently played 31 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Celtics. If he’s unable to play on Wednesday, Ayo Dosunmu or Coby White, who is also questionable, could be the choice to fill the resulting void. Dosunmu’s fantasy value has already been boosted due to Josh Giddey’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
White made his return to action on Monday, playing 25 minutes off the bench in a loss to the Celtics. With Wednesday’s game being the first of two in as many nights for the Bulls, White may be in a spot where he only plays one of Chicago’s next two contests. If he sits, Tre Jones should play more than the 23 minutes he logged on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 months ago
Buzelis somewhat predictably went off with Josh Giddey out of the lineup. It was his first game with at least 25 points since December 21 against the Hawks, when he had 28 points. Buzelis has produced ninth-round per game value this season. Buzelis will have a tough matchup Wednesday against the Pistons on the road.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
4 months ago
With Jalen Smith (concussion) sidelined, Huerter will slide into the starting lineup. Coby White (calf) is back but will be limited to around 24 minutes. In order to ensure he is available to close the game, they’ll bring him off the bench.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
White will be back after a three-game absence. Tre Jones has been starting with White and Josh Giddey (hamstring) out, and he should maintain that role until Giddey returns. White’s return lines up with Jalen Smith (concussion) being sidelined, so White should fill that starting spot.
Source: K.C. Johnson
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones has missed seven straight games, but he’s got a chance to return on Tuesday against Los Angeles. If Jones is sidelined for an eighth straight game, Bryce McGowens could enjoy more run off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
Bey will be out for a third straight game, which means Bryce McGowens could see additional minutes off the bench behind Trey Murphy. Even with Herb Jones (ankle) also sidelined, McGowens isn’t worth an add in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
White is on track to return ahead of schedule, and he could slot immediately back into the starting lineup. With Josh Giddey still out, White could see significant run alongside Tre Jones, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter in the backcourt.
Source: K.C. Jones
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy showed zero signs of rust in his return to the lineup following a brief one-game absence due to a back issue. The 25-year-old forward drained 8-of-12 shots in the opening half, including 5-of-8 from three-point range, to rack up a game-high 21 points and keep New Orleans within striking distance. He went ice-cold down the home stretch, which enabled Miami to pull away for a relatively easy win. The Pelicans will attempt to snap a prolonged seven-game losing streak next week when they return to action with a four-game slate that features showdowns against the Lakers, Hawks, Wizards and Magic.
NOP • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Fears did most of his damage during garbage time, but it counts the same for fantasy purposes. The 19-year-old lottery pick accumulated 13 second-half points on 5-of-9 shooting with three of those makes coming from downtown. He’s been a non-factor for fantasy purposes during his rookie campaign but should see an increase in offensive opportunities as the year progresses, especially if New Orleans falls out of playoff contention.
NOP • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Fears did most of his damage during garbage time, but it counts the same for fantasy purposes. The 19-year-old lottery pick accumulated 13 second-half points on 5-of-9 shooting with three of those makes coming from downtown. He’s been a non-factor for fantasy purposes during his rookie campaign but should see an increase in offensive opportunities as the year progresses, especially if New Orleans falls out of playoff contention.
NOP • Power Forward • #17
4 months ago
Murphy and Queen are back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. Their returns bump Jordan Poole and Bryce McGowens to the bench. While Poole is worth holding onto in standard fantasy leagues, McGowens is not. The other change is Matković, who replaces Yves Missi at the center position. While he is worth watching to see how he fits next to Williamson and Queen, Matković is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
Queen did not play in Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, resulting in Yves Missi moving into the starting lineup. Also, Kevon Looney and Karlo Matković each surpassed 20 minutes off the bench. All three will see their minutes decrease with Queen in the fold, and there’s no need to stream any of them in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, Murphy is back for Sunday’s matchup with the Heat. His return means that Jordan Poole will head to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
On December 31, the Bulls announced that White would be re-evaluated in one week. A return on Monday would put him ahead of schedule, with the official injury listing being right calf injury management. If he returns against Boston, White will likely start alongside Tre Jones, as the Bulls will still be without Josh Giddey.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
Smith entered the league’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Saturday’s loss to the Hornets. His absence will likely mean more minutes for Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams, although neither should be an option for redraft league managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
Smith was playing well at the time of his injury, as a third-quarter collision with Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball forced him to the sidelines. Following the defeat, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said that Smith has entered the league’s concussion protocol. Chicago returns to action on Monday against the Celtics, the first of four games they’re scheduled to play in Week 12. With Zach Collins (toe) already out, Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams will have opportunities to contribute. That said, neither is worth picking up in fantasy leagues.
CHI • Center • #9
4 months ago
Vučević took full advantage of Charlotte’s lack of interior defense with Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and Moussa Diabate (wrist) missing to knock down 11-of-15 shots from the floor, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. The 35-year-old veteran center’s scoring and rebounding numbers have been down this season but he’s still averaging 16.5 points and 8.9 rebounds through 34 games. The Bulls are in line for four games next week with matchups against the Celtics, Pistons, Heat and Mavericks.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
4 months ago
Dosunmu got hot early on in this one, taking advantage of his opportunity with primary creators Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) out of action, draining 6-of-7 from the floor to pour in 14 first-half points. He went silent down the home stretch, totaling just two points in the second half. The 25-year-old speedster should see an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities for at least a couple additional games while Giddey and White are out.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
Bey will miss a second straight game, which means Bryce McGowens should be in line for another start. He had 13 points in 24 minutes as a starter on Friday, so he shouldn’t be considered a high-priority streaming option, even if he remains in the starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones had a chance to play on Friday, but he has already been ruled out for a seventh straight game when the Pelicans heads to Miami. With Saddiq Bey (hip) sidelined as well, Bryce McGowens could be in line for another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Friday’s game against Sacramento and ended up sitting out. Jordan Poole returned to the starting lineup in his place and would likely be in for another start if Murphy remains out for another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
Queen missed Friday’s game against Portland, which was the first absence of the season for him. Yves Missi started in his place, while Kevon Looney and Karlo Matković also logged over 20 minutes off the bench. All three will see a reduction in minutes if Queen returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #17
4 months ago
While Yves Missi was the choice to replace the injured Derik Queen in the Pelicans’ starting lineup on Friday, all three bigs who logged rotation minutes provided value. Matković was the most productive scorer, and the four defensive contributions didn’t hurt, either. Meanwhile, Missi (5/3/2/1/3 in 21 minutes) also had four defensive contributions while Kevon Looney (4/12/2/1/1 in 24 minutes) hit double figures in rebounds for the second straight game. While none are significant streaming options, Missi has been the best this season when given more minutes.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
With New Orleans missing Trey Murphy and Herb Jones, Poole made his fifth start of the season and first since November 4 on Friday. Eleven of the guard’s 16 shot attempts came from beyond the arc, and Poole led the Pelicans in assists. Despite barely hanging onto a top-150 spot in eight-cat formats, Poole is rostered in 85 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Simply put, many of those managers are rooting for him to take on a more prominent role, which may not be possible in New Orleans.
NOP • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
After totaling nine points on 4-of-13 shooting in his two previous appearances, Fears had a far better night offensively on Friday. Inconsistent scoring has been an issue for the rookie over the past two-plus weeks, with Fears averaging 10.1 points per game on 38.7 percent shooting. His fantasy value is ranked well outside the top-200 during this period, with Fears’ role as New Orleans’ starting point guard being why he’s still rostered in 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
CHI • Center • #9
4 months ago
Vučević’s 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists helped fuel a comfortable win over the Magic on Friday. The 35-year-old center was one of five Bulls with at least 15 points vs. Orlando. Vučević’s 10 rebounds were nice to see because he’s averaging 8.9 rebounds per game this year after averaging 10.1 last year. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls finish out the week against the Hornets on Saturday.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
4 months ago
Huerter had a good game against the Magic on Friday with 20 points and four three-pointers off the bench. Still, the last time the 27-year-old shooting guard scored 20 points in a game it was November 17. He isn’t even seeing a significant minutes bump with Coby White (calf) out. Not much has changed with Huerter’s fantasy value as he’s still not worth rostering in most formats.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 months ago
Buzelis’ game Friday will undoubtedly be remembered for his dunk on Jalen Suggs midway through the second quarter. The 21-year-old forward threw down a one-handed jam on Suggs for a poster dunk. He also led the Bulls with 21 points and was just one rebound and three assists shy of a triple-double. Buzelis has produced eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls finish out the week on the second night of a back-to-back against the Hornets on Saturday.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
4 months ago
Okoro is known for his defense more than his offense, but he made an impact as a scorer in this game. This was his highest-scoring game as a Bull and the second-highest scoring game of his career. Okoro had an excellent game and helped Chicago get the win. He’ll continue to start, but he won’t continue to score at this rate. He isn’t worth picking up based on this performance.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
There were two open spots in the starting lineup for Chicago with Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) both set to miss time, and head coach Billy Donovan opted to roll with a two-big starting unit that featured Smith next to Nikola Vucevic. With how well it worked, it would be surprising if Donovan didn’t stick with it, which would make Smith a must-roster player until White or Giddey returns to the lineup. He’s currently rostered in just eight percent of Yahoo! leagues.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
4 months ago
With Josh Giddey (hamstring) set to miss at least two weeks and Coby White (calf) out at least one week, Jones filled one of the open starting spots in Chicago. He was excellent as a starter earlier this season and picked up right where he left off with an uber-efficient double-double in the win. Jones is available in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues but should be considered a must-roster player as long as Giddey and White are sidelined.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
With Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) sidelined for extended periods of time, Jones and Smith will enter the starting unit in the first game without their star guards. Both players will see a nice boost in minutes and production as part of the starting unit.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
4 months ago
Collins’ absence means Jalen Smith should operate as the primary backup center behind Nikola Vučević. Even with an increased role, Smith is unlikely to be productive enough to warrant consideration outside of deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
White is dealing with right calf tightness that will force him to miss at least four games. With White sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter should see additional runout of the backcourt.
Source: Chicago Bulls