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SAC • Forward-Center • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis has been downgraded from questionable to out, which opens up a spot in the starting lineup for Drew Eubanks. While he may not be the most enticing streaming option, Eubanks is worth a look in deeper leagues. Maxime Raynaud should pick up additional rotation minutes off the bench, but he isn’t worth the streaming risk.
Source: Marc J. Spears
SAC • Guard • #8
2 months ago
While LaVine did play through lower back soreness on Monday, he will not be able to go on Wednesday. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup for Malik Monk, Keon Ellis or Nique Clifford. All three should see their playing time increase, but Monk offers the highest offensive upside of the three. Ellis is capable of a big night, but he’s more likely to provide streaming value in the defensive stats.
Source: Marc J. Spears
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Vučević was only 1-of-5 from beyond the arc on Tuesday, but the lone make was huge. His corner three with 3.4 seconds remaining capped a 24-point rally for the Bulls, who are now 6-1 on the season. Vooch has recorded five double-doubles in seven games, showing he may have more staying power than some fantasy managers believed before the season began. Vučević and backup Jalen Smith (14 points, four rebounds and three three-pointers) combined to outplay their 76ers counterparts, a significant factor in Chicago’s ability to rebound from a slow start.
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
2 months ago
Okoro has hit double figures in consecutive games for the first time this season. Tuesday’s point total was a season-high for the wing, whose defensive ability is why he was inserted into the starting lineup to begin the season. Okoro still isn’t at the point where he can be considered in most fantasy leagues, but his career is in a better place than it was with the Cavaliers.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey was sensational in the Bulls’ comeback victory, recording his second triple-double of the season. His 12th assist of the night was the point guard’s most important, as he found Nikola Vučević in the right corner for a three-pointer with 3.4 seconds remaining that won the game. Giddey’s hot start is a critical reason why the Bulls are now 6-1, and he’s shown no signs of slowing down. With Coby White (calf) expected to miss a few more weeks, Giddey managers have an interesting dilemma: sell high, or continue to ride the wave?
SAC • Guard • #0
2 months ago
After missing the last two games for personal reasons, Monk will be available for Wednesday’s game. He’ll likely slide into his usual role off the bench, but there’s a chance he starts since Zach LaVine (back) is questionable. LaVine was also questionable ahead of Monday’s loss to the Nuggets, but started and played 37 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis is dealing with a left ribcage contusion, hence his inclusion on the Kings’ initial injury report for Wednesday night. If he’s unable to play, Drew Eubanks will move into the starting lineup. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, Eubanks would be worth a look in deep leagues, especially for managers needing rebounds.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #8
2 months ago
LaVine was also considered questionable ahead of Monday’s loss to the Nuggets due to a lower back injury, but he started and played 37 minutes. Fantasy managers should anticipate a similar situation for the Kings guard. However, if he can’t play, Malik Monk, Keon Ellis or Nique Clifford will move into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said before Tuesday’s game against the 76ers that the team hopes to get White practicing next week. He’ll miss a “couple more weeks” as he continues to recover from a calf injury. White still hasn’t done any 5-on-5 work, but he has progressed to doing some sprinting and cutting. Tre Jones will remain in the starting lineup as long as White is out, and he’s worth streaming in that role.
Source: Cody Westerlund
CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Dosunmu has been the Bulls’ best player off the bench thus far, so not having him available will be impactful. Jevon Carter may pick up additional rotation minutes, but is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Ky Carlin
SAC • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Sacramento will waive Isaac Jones in a corresponding move. Achiuwa offers frontcourt depth and can make an immediate impact at PF. He’s not on the fantasy radar yet, but managers should keep an eye on his playing time and production.
Source: Shams Charania
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis has led the NBA in rebounds three consecutive seasons, and a fourth rebounding straight title is a realistic possibility. He grabbed 17 boards against the Nuggets, and the five assists were also valuable for fantasy managers. That will need to be the case moving forward, as Sabonis’ scoring production may slip due to the number of scorers on the perimeter. He’s averaging 14.5 points per game, the lowest for Sabonis since the 2018-19 campaign (14.1 ppg). The decreased scoring and low free-throw percentage are why he’s ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats.
SAC • Guard • #71
2 months ago
Interestingly, both starting point guards in Monday’s game, Schröder and Denver’s Jamal Murray, shot 0-of-5 from beyond the arc. Dennis shot 7-of-9 from two and dished out nine assists, making for a solid night overall. While he hasn’t been much more than a late-round fantasy option for most of his career, Schröder has far exceeded the expectations thus far. He’s rostered in just 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and with the Kings playing three more games during Week 3, Schröder is worth a look in some standard leagues.
SAC • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Playing in Denver for the first time since opting out of the final year of his two-year deal to hit free agency, Westbrook provided the complete “Russell Westbrook Experience” on Monday. Moving into the starting lineup, he was highly productive against the Nuggets, recording a double-double with six assists. However, he was also responsible for six turnovers, including two within 30 seconds late in the fourth quarter, effectively eliminating Sacramento’s rallying chances. Westbrook has been the most productive of the players that head coach Doug Christie has called on to start due to Keegan Murray being injured. That should keep him in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
SAC • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Westbrook is back in the starting lineup, replacing Dylan Cardwell, who only played five minutes as a starter in the Kings’ last game. Westbrook has averaged 14 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.5 threes per game across his two starts this season.
Source: James Ham
CHI • Guard • #0
2 months ago
White is due to be re-evaluated early this week after his return timeline was pushed back a few weeks just before the start of the regular season. Tre Jones will remain in the starting lineup for as long as White is unavailable, and Josh Giddey’s role has expanded to begin the regular season. While the latter is already rostered in most leagues, the former is worth considering in some standard leagues.
SAC • Guard • #8
2 months ago
Carter’s availability won’t impact Sacramento’s rotation, as he’s played limited minutes when available. LaVine has scored at least 30 points in five of six games this season, and Schroder has been a consistent force as Sacramento’s floor general and competent scorer. Both LaVine and Schroder should see their usual allotment of minutes on Monday.
Source: Jason Anderson
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis has hit double figures in five of Chicago’s six games, averaging 15.7 points on 49.8 percent shooting from the field. The second-year forward is ranked just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, as he’s provided limited production in assists, steals and blocked shots. Improving those categories will be critical for Buzelis as the season progresses, especially once Coby White is cleared to return from injury. The Bulls open their three-game Week 3 on Tuesday against the 76ers.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Vučević recorded his third double-double in four games and fourth of the season on Sunday while shooting 60 percent from the field. As was the case last season, he continues to surprise fantasy managers who may consider the veteran center’s ceiling to be just inside the top-50. Vučević is providing top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats and has shown no signs of slowing down. While Coby White’s eventual return will put another capable scorer in the rotation, Vooch’s fantasy value should be fine.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey is up to 19 triple-doubles in his career, and he seems to like Madison Square Garden. “The World’s Most Famous Arena” has been the site of four of Giddey’s 19 triple-doubles. More critical to fantasy managers is that he’s taken advantage of Coby White being out due to injury, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats. Unfortunately for Giddey managers, the Bulls only play three games during Week 3, starting with the 76ers on Tuesday.
SAC • Guard • #22
2 months ago
After logging 12 minutes in his last three games, Carter picked up a DNP-CD in Saturday’s win over the Bucks. If he cannot play on Monday, the second-year guard’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball or the Kings’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #8
2 months ago
LaVine has been sensational, scoring 30 points or more in five of his six appearances. Not having him on the court would be a massive deal for the Kings. If LaVine cannot play, more minutes would become available to Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford, who already stand to receive a boost due to Malik Monk’s absence for personal reasons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #71
2 months ago
Dealing with a sore right hip, Schröder is not a lock to play on Monday. Russell Westbrook is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup if he sits. While the promotion would give Westbrook a shot at achieving streaming relevance, his best days as a fantasy option are likely in the rear-view mirror.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Monk will miss a second straight game for personal reasons, freeing up additional minutes for a few of the Kings’ other reserves. Russell Westbrook played 34 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Bucks and may take on a similar workload on Monday. However, the Kings can also call on Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford to absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Monk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Dosunmu will miss Sunday’s game with a left quad contusion. That’s bad news for the undefeated Bulls, as he torched the Knicks for 22 points and nine assists in Friday’s win in Chicago. Julian Phillips is active for Sunday’s rematch, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Patrick Williams isn’t a “safe” streaming choice, but his role should expand with Dosunmu unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis’s fifth double-double in as many games was his first with at least 20 points. The scoring was the big concern for the Kings’ center regarding his fantasy value for the 2025-26 season. While Sabonis had a Yahoo! ADP of 18, there was reason for concern given how his scoring decreased after the Kings acquired Zach LaVine at the February trade deadline. He’s currently ranked just outside the top-75 in nine-cat formats, a slow start in the eyes of many who hoped to recoup first-round value when drafting Sabonis.
SAC • Guard • #71
2 months ago
After enduring a two-game stretch in which he scored 13 points on 6-of-18 shooting, Schröder snapped out of his mini-slump on Saturday. In addition to the good shooting, he dished out seven assists and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Schröder has been a top-75 player in nine-cat formats, exceeding his ADP of 129.
SAC • Guard-Forward • #10
2 months ago
DeRozan and the Kings rebounded from a slow start to knock off the Bucks in Milwaukee, and their ability to get to the foul line was a factor. DeRozan was one of three starters to make at least eight free throws, and the Kings outscored the Bucks by a 35-20 margin at the foul line. For the season, DeRozan is shooting over 50 percent from the field but 78.4 percent from the foul line. The latter percentage and limited defensive production are why he’s ranked just outside the top-75 in nine-cat formats. The Kings play four games during Week 3.
SAC • Guard • #8
2 months ago
LaVine may not have provided much value outside of the points and three-pointers, but his early-season heater has been great for those who have him rostered. He has scored 30 points or more in five of his first six games, shooting 53 percent from the field and 94.3 percent from the foul line. The combination of points, three-pointers and high percentages has LaVine ranked within the top-25 in nine-cat formats. Fantasy managers will hope he can provide a bit more in the way of assists and steals, as that would help protect LaVine from a significant drop if his scoring cools off.
SAC • • #
2 months ago
Injured on Opening Night, Clifford made his return to action Saturday afternoon. The rookie only attempted one shot in his 16 minutes on the floor, and his fantasy value in the short term depends on his role. If Clifford returns to the starting lineup while the Kings await Keegan Murray’s return from thumb surgery, he’ll be worth a look in deep leagues. If head coach Doug Christie decides to stick with Russell Westbrook (12/5/10/2 in 33 minutes), who started the two games before Saturday, there won’t be much to gain from rostering Clifford in most leagues.
SAC • • #
2 months ago
Cardwell, an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract, will make his first start as a professional on Saturday. And the assignment won’t be easy, as he’ll be tasked with defending Giannis Antetokounmpo. Russell Westbrook returns to the bench to make room for Cardwell in the lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Josh Giddey wasn’t the only Bull the Knicks struggled to corral on Friday, as Chicago scored a season-high 132 points and shot 53.6 percent from the field. Vučević was one of three Bulls to score at least 22 points in the nine-point victory, which Chicago led by 22 at the half. The 26 points are the most he’s scored in a game since the season opener, when Vooch dropped 28 on Detroit. As surprising as Vučević was in fantasy basketball last season, he’ll go into Chicago’s final game of Week 2 (Sunday at New York) providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats.
CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
While it may be challenging to justify rostering Dosunmu in 10-team leagues once Coby White returns from injury, he’s definitely worth having in 14-team and even some 12-team leagues. Ayo had a stellar performance on Friday, surpassing the 20-point mark for the second time in three games and dishing out a season-high nine assists. However, it’s important to note that Dosunmu entered Friday with seven total assists, so that part of the stat line was likely an outlier. He’s rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues and would be worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues ahead of Sunday’s rematch with the Knicks in New York.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
With Philadelphia losing to the Celtics on Friday, the Bulls are the lone remaining undefeated team in the Eastern Conference. Giddey had a lot to do with Chicago’s move to 5-0. After four solid performances, he was spectacular against the Knicks, who could not find an answer for the guard defensively. Giddey shot 4-of-8 from three and 57.1 percent from the field overall, and he finished one assist shy of a triple-double without committing a turnover. He’s providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats, below his Yahoo! ADP of 28. More nights like Friday will help close that gap.
Source: NBA
SAC • • #
2 months ago
Clifford strained his right hamstring during the Kings’ season-opener and has not played since. The rookie was a starter on opening night, so he may return to that role once cleared, but only if Keegan Murray (thumb) is unavailable. Russell Westbrook has started Sacramento’s last two games but has not significantly impacted fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Monk had 15 points in 28 minutes against the Bulls on Wednesday. He’s already been ruled out in advance of Saturday’s game against the Bucks for personal reasons. Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis will have bigger roles with Monk out.
SAC • Guard • #8
2 months ago
LaVine has scored at least 30 points in four of five games so far this season. The 30-year-old shooting guard made just 2-of-8 attempts from behind the three-point line. LaVine is in line for a significant scoring role with the Kings this year, just don’t expect him to be much help in the other categories.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey has now scored at least 18 points in all four games this season, had at least eight rebounds in three games this season and had at least 11 assists in two games this season. The 23-year-old point guard has had a double-double three times in four games this year including Wednesday against the Kings. Giddey had five turnovers, but otherwise his production has been outstanding.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis was just 7-of-19 from the field over his last two games, but bounced back with a 27-point outing against the Kings on Wednesday. The 21-year-old small forward had his best three-point shooting game of the year so far with four made three-pointers. Buzelis’ scoring acumen seems to have carried over from the second half of last season to this season.
SAC • Guard • #23
2 months ago
Ellis came off the bench in the Kings’ loss to the Thunder on Tuesday. The 25-year-old shooting guard had 12 points and two made three-pointers in 27 minutes. Ellis is more of a deep league fantasy play in a somewhat crowded backcourt with Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schröder.
SAC • Guard • #23
2 months ago
Ellis is coming off his best game of the season, but he may not be available against Chicago. Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk will play larger roles if Ellis isn’t able to suit up, with Westbrook coming off his first start of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
3 months ago
Sabonis’ rebounding production remains elite, but that wasn’t expected to be an issue. What should have concerned fantasy managers more than it did, based on his Yahoo! ADP of 18, was the potential hit Sabonis’ scoring and assists could take. Through three games, he’s averaging 10.7 points and 2.3 assists. Between Dennis Schröder, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, at least three other starters operate best with the ball in their hands. It’s early, so all isn’t lost for Sabonis, but this is something that fantasy managers must watch.
SAC • Guard • #8
3 months ago
Having scored 30, 31 and 32 points in his first three games, LaVine could not produce another 30-point effort on Tuesday. However, thanks to the ability to get to the foul line, he made it four straight games of 20 points or more. LaVine did not produce any defensive stats, so he’s barely a top-50 player despite averaging 29 points per game. However, based on his ADP, LaVine has been better than many expected before the season began.
SAC • Guard-Forward • #10
3 months ago
After needing 22 shots to score 21 points in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers, DeRozan was a bit more efficient on Tuesday. Despite shooting 64.7 percent from the foul line, he’s done what fantasy managers expected, providing fifth-round value in nine-cat formats. That shouldn’t change for DeRozan anytime soon. However, if he can boost the free-throw percentage while continuing to provide excellent steals value, Deebo’s fantasy ceiling may be higher than anticipated.
SAC • Guard • #4
3 months ago
Having been used in a reserve role for his first three games with the Kings, Westbrook replaced Keon Ellis in the starting lineup on Tuesday. While Sacramento didn’t get the win, the veteran point guard shot 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and was one of four starters in double figures. Ellis played 27 minutes off the bench, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, two steals, one block and two three-pointers. While Ellis offers a higher fantasy ceiling at this stage in their respective career, Westbrook could be worth a look in deep leagues if he remains in the starting lineup. Of course, this will all change once Keegan Murray (thumb) is cleared to return.
CHI • Guard • #11
3 months ago
Coming off the bench, Dosunmu was able to provide a scoring punch for the Bulls, especially in the fourth quarter, where he scored 10 of his 21 points. Dosunmu has been solid off the bench this season, averaging 16.7 points and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.7 minutes per game. He has shot the ball well, which has led to strong production in category leagues despite zero defensive stats to this point. As a reserve, it’s difficult to roster him in standard leagues, especially with Coby White’s return coming soon.
CHI • Center • #9
3 months ago
Vucevic fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double, which would’ve made this an even more impressive performance. He had a total of three assists through the first two games and tripled that total in this game alone. He also set a new season-high for rebounds. The Bulls moved to 3-0 with the win, and Vucevic will look to help them move to 4-0 on Wednesday with his former teammate Zach LaVine coming to town.
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey entered this game listed as questionable, but he was able to play through the finger injury on his right hand and have a big night. He recorded his first points-rebounds double-double of the season and is now averaging 19.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. His production in those three categories late last season led to him being drafted in the third-round in Yahoo! leagues. Next up on the schedule is a home matchup with the Kings on Wednesday.
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey won’t end up missing any time due to the finger injury that caused his name to show up on the injury report. Instead, he’ll take the floor and look to help the Bulls stay undefeated and build off a strong individual start to the season that most recently included a 21/8/3 stat line against the Magic.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey has a sprained right ring finger, hence his inclusion on the Bulls’ injury report. As a right-handed shooter, the injury has the potential to be problematic. If Giddey cannot play on Monday, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter will have added importance. Dosunmu offers a higher streaming ceiling, especially if he’s allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
3 months ago
Nikola Vucevic (15 points) was solid, but Smith was more effective on offense in this game while playing just 17 minutes. Smith played 14 minutes in the season opener and missed all seven of his shot attempts. He’ll continue to operate as the primary reserve center behind Vucevic, but it is unlikely that he replicates this level of production often in the future.
CHI • Forward • #44
3 months ago
With Matas Buzelis in foul trouble, Williams ended up taking on a larger role off the bench. He took advantage of the opportunity after only scoring four points in 17 minutes in the season opener. It was good to see the former top-five pick have a strong night, and he could certainly have earned more minutes moving forward. However, he likely won’t continue to see the 29 minutes that he saw in this game unless Buzelis ends up in foul trouble again.
CHI • Guard • #30
3 months ago
Matched up with his brother Tyus, Tre was able to win this matchup. His brother was held scoreless in 14 minutes, while Jones was able to turn in a strong stat line. Jones has been a starter to open the year with Coby White (calf) sidelined, and he has taken advantage of the opportunity. Jones is currently rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but should be considered a must-roster player until White is available.
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
3 months ago
Collins suffered a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in his left wrist during the preseason. He’ll miss at least four weeks with the injury, leaving Jalen Smith to serve as Nikola Vučević’s primary backup. Unless the Bulls were to lose Vooch to injury, there’s no need to consider rostering Smith.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey was almost a triple-double threat with his 19/5/11 line in the win against the Pistons on Wednesday. The 23-year-old guard had a pretty good game in his first regular season action since signing an extension last month. Giddey had six turnovers, but his production in the other categories is hard to quibble with.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
Buzelis followed up an impressive preseason showing with a 21-point effort in the season opening win over the Pistons at home. The 21-year-old small forward played 34 minutes and was -10 in the four-point victory. Buzelis had three turnovers, missed all three of his three-point attempts and only had one assist. While his scoring and three blocks were positives, there’s certainly areas Buzelis can look to improve on after Wednesday’s outing.
CHI • Center • #9
3 months ago
Vučević turns 35 later this week, but you wouldn’t know it by watching Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. The big man had at least 20 points in three of four matchups with the Pistons last year, which included a 29-point effort last November. Vučević had another big night against the Pistons and looks poised for another big season despite his age.