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CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
16 days ago
Ellis is dealing with a fractured left index finger, which he suffered at some point in Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks. While his potential absence would not significantly affect fantasy basketball, it would free up rotation minutes for Nae’Qwon Tomlin.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
16 days ago
Schröder got the start on Wednesday and scored 26 points with James Harden (thumb) sidelined. Harden is questionable, so if he remains out and Schröder plays, he’ll get another start. However, if both are sidelined, Craig Porter Jr. would be next in line. He had nine assists in 22 minutes off the bench on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
16 days ago
Wade tweaked his right ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks, casting some doubt on his availability for Friday’s game. Evan Mobley is off the injury report and can fill the resulting void if Wade sits, which would also mean another start for Jaylon Tyson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
16 days ago
Mobley will be back following a one-game absence. James Harden (thumb) is questionable, while Donovan Mitchell (groin) will remain out. That means there will be a starting spot open for either Jaylon Tyson or Sam Merrill, who both started on Wednesday. However, with Mobley available, one will head back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
16 days ago
Harden, who suffered a nondisplaced fracture of his right thumb during Tuesday’s win over the Knicks, did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks. Dennis Schröder moved into the starting lineup and had his best game since being traded to the Cavaliers, producing 26 points and five assists. He’ll be worth streaming if Harden misses another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
16 days ago
Mitchell will miss a second straight game after suffering a strained groin during Tuesday’s win over the Knicks. Sam Merrill may be in line for another start, with the Cavaliers’ guard being most valuable to managers who need three-point production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
17 days ago
The Cavaliers were down three starters for Wednesday’s game, opening up a place in the starting lineup for Tyson. The second-year wing recorded his sixth double-double of the season, with his final stat line only lacking a three-pointer. Cleveland still has games against the Pistons and Nets to end Week 18, and Tyson’s fantasy value will depend on the availability of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. If both have to miss time, Tyson will likely remain in the starting five.
CLE • Center • #31
17 days ago
With Wednesday’s game being the team’s second in as many nights, the Cavaliers were unsurprisingly without Evan Mobley. That, combined with the absences of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, opened things up for Allen offensively, and he took advantage. The 29 points were the most he’s scored in a game in nearly three weeks, having last hit that number in a February 7 win over the Kings. Allen also recorded his fifth straight double-double, continuing to flourish as a fantasy option.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
17 days ago
With James Harden (thumb) sidelined, Schröder made his first start since being traded to Cleveland. The veteran point guard played well, shooting the ball efficiently and dishing out five assists. Schröder’s 26 points were one shy of his season-high, and this was his first game with more than 12 points as a Cavalier. His streaming value moving forward depends on Harden and Donovan Mitchell’s health, with the latter sitting out Wednesday’s game with a strained groin.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
17 days ago
The Cavaliers don’t have James Harden, Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley for Wednesday’s game, opening up three spots in the starting lineup. Schröder, Merrill and Tyson move into the starting lineup, and all three will have added streaming value in their new roles.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
17 days ago
While it was reported earlier Wednesday that Harden planned to play through his fractured right thumb, he will not be available for the matchup with the Bucks. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup for Dennis Schröder, with Craig Porter Jr. picking up rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
17 days ago
Harden had X-rays done after injuring his non-shooting thumb against New York, which revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx. He’s current listed as questionable, and he’ll continue to undergo treatment. The team will provide updates as appropriate, but it seems likely that he misses this game against Milwaukee. Dennis Schroder would likely start at point guard in his place, with Craig Porter Jr. taking on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
17 days ago
Mitchell will be joined by Evan Mobley (calf) on the sidelines, while James Harden (thumb) is questionable. Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson should start, while Keon Ellis should take on extra minutes off the bench with Mitchell unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
17 days ago
Mobley will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, and he will be joined by Donovan Mitchell (groin), while James Harden (thumb) is questionable. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should step into the starting unit, with another spot potentially up for grabs. Jarrett Allen should also see a bump in production as the only big in the starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
18 days ago
Allen continues to flourish, with the double-double being his fourth in as many games and sixth since the Cavaliers acquired James Harden. While Evan Mobley (12/7/1/1 with one three-pointer) being under a minutes limit has been a factor, that doesn’t nullify the work that Allen has done. Since the trade, he has provided top-50 per-game value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster, while sitting just outside of that threshold in eight-cat. With the Cavaliers visiting the Bucks on Wednesday, Mobley may sit for injury management reasons. If so, Allen’s fantasy ceiling will be raised.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
18 days ago
Harden’s four assists were the fewest he’s recorded in a game since joining the Cavaliers, but it didn’t matter much on a night when Cleveland held New York to 11 third-quarter points. Since the trade, The Beard has provided top-25 per-game value in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. While the fantasy value has dipped slightly, that’s more due to Harden and his new teammates getting acclimated to each other than to any struggles.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
18 days ago
Mitchell didn’t shoot the ball well on Tuesday, but frequent trips to the foul line boosted the final points tally. He led six Cavaliers in double figures with 23 points, and the production in the other notable fantasy categories was solid. Cleveland hits the road for its final three games of Week 18, starting with the Bucks on Wednesday.
BKN • Center • #33
18 days ago
Claxton may not have done much on the glass or as a shot-blocker, but he provided excellent value in the assist and steal categories on Tuesday. The nine helpers were the most in a game for him since December 6, when Clax dished out ten as part of a triple-double against the Pelicans. And Claxton’s three steals matched his total in his six prior appearances in February. Injury management nights are a concern for fantasy managers, especially with a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday on the horizon. That said, Claxton can provide value when on the floor.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
18 days ago
After totaling 28 points on 9-of-25 shooting in Brooklyn’s first three games out of the All-Star break, Clowney snapped out of his mini-slump on Tuesday. He shot 4-of-5 from beyond the arc while also recording a stat line that only lacked an assist. With the Nets focused on strengthening their draft lottery odds, Clowney’s playing time should not be a concern the rest of the season.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
18 days ago
One thing fantasy managers know they’re going to get from Porter, when he’s on the floor, is scoring. While the production has been a bit inconsistent recently, he’s scored at least 22 points in three of his last five games. There were no defensive stats to speak of on Tuesday, so managers hoping to get a more robust line from Porter were disappointed. With the Nets’ final three games of Week 18 including a back-to-back, MPJ likely plays just two of those games.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
20 days ago
Porter wasn’t efficient while handling lead scorer duties for the Nets. The 27-year-old small forward’s shot from long distance was off as he went just 1-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Porter is a better shooter than that, but he still was able to salvage his line with seven rebounds and six assists. The Nets have four games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
20 days ago
Schröder hasn’t provided much fantasy production this season, especially since he was traded to Cleveland, but he was able to contribute a solid boost off the bench in this game. While he is still capable of being productive in fantasy hoops, the opportunity isn’t there for him with both Donovan Mitchell and James Harden healthy. Schroder is still rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be left on the waiver wire despite a decent performance in this game.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
20 days ago
Merrill started the second half of this game in place of Dean Wade, and the choice was a strong one. After scoring nine points in the first half, he had eight more in the first three minutes of the third quarter. Unfortunately, he only hit one more triple over the course of the rest of the game. This was likely a hot-hand situation, so Merrill should return to playing a role off the bench in Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
20 days ago
This was the first loss of the Harden era in Cleveland, but he was still able to turn in a strong performance as one of three Cavs to finish with 20 points. His counting stats have gone down since the trade from the Clippers, but he has been far more efficient, which has allowed him to maintain second-round value in nine-category leagues. They have four games next week, starting against the Knicks on Tuesday.
BKN • Center • #33
20 days ago
Claxton will start after missing Friday’s loss to the Thunder, which was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. While his return pushes Day’Ron Sharpe to the bench, Claxton will be under a minutes restriction. Fantasy managers who added Sharpe should hold onto him.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Center • #33
21 days ago
Claxton did not play in Friday’s loss to the Thunder, which was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. His return to the Nets’ lineup will push Day’Ron Sharpe to the bench. Those who streamed Sharpe should consider holding onto him, as he has provided solid deep-league value recently, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
21 days ago
Williams will miss a second consecutive game for personal reasons. While his absence doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, it should result in more opportunities for rookies Danny Wolf and Drake Powell.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
21 days ago
Mobley is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Hornets, which was Cleveland’s second game in as many nights. His return will bump Sam Merrill to the bench, which limits the sharpshooter’s fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
22 days ago
Sharpe was one of three Nets players to score in double figures against the Thunder. All of his scoring came from inside the arc, where he also had success securing rebounds. Friday’s total marked the fourth time in February he’s finished a game with double-digit points. While he won’t often log massive performances from a numbers standpoint, he’s certainly a double-double candidate on a nightly basis.
BKN • Point Guard • #
22 days ago
Traoré had another impressive performance on Friday, scoring in double figures for the fifth time in his past six appearances. The rookie guard used a combination of interior scoring and free-throw production to tally most of his points, and did a good job defensively of collecting stocks. Traoré has come into his own late and carved out a nice role. He’s trending in the right direction, and as long as his minutes remain high, he should finish the end of the fantasy season relatively strong.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
22 days ago
While it wasn’t his best shooting performance, MPJ volumed his way past the 20-point mark and used the free-throw line for help along the way. His inefficient three-point shooting was what specifically held him back, but Porter still contributed on the glass and led Brooklyn in assists on Friday before subbing out for the final time. He’ll remain the Nets’ go-to guy the remainder of the season, barring anything unforeseen. Fantasy managers should feel good about his production the rest of the way.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
22 days ago
The Cavaliers have now won their last seven games, five of which were played after the team acquired Harden. While he hasn’t had any explosive offensive performances, The Beard’s presence has opened things up for his new teammates, most notably Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. Over the past two weeks, Harden has been a top-20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long value.
CLE • Center • #31
22 days ago
Allen has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the James Harden trade, as he’s been fed the ball consistently. Of course, only one of the five games played since the trade included Allen and Evan Mobley in the lineup, but the former still recorded a double-double in Thursday’s win over the Nets. He put up an even more impressive double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday. Over the past two weeks, Allen has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
22 days ago
In the five games the Cavaliers have played since acquiring James Harden, Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in four. The exception was Thursday’s blowout win over the Nets, a game in which he played 21 minutes. There’s still a lot of basketball to be played, but the early returns for the Cavaliers have been excellent. Mitchell and those who have him rostered in fantasy leagues continue to reap the rewards from the most notable trade made by an Eastern Conference contender at the deadline.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
22 days ago
Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so Evan Mobley (calf) sits for injury management reasons. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Merrill, who can offer points and three-pointers in what should be a high-scoring game.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
BKN • Small Forward • #8
22 days ago
Williams’ absence isn’t particularly notable, given his limited production this season. His vacated minutes should be absorbed in some combination by Danny Wolf and Drake Powell.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
22 days ago
Claxton’s streak of absences will extend to three, and it’s unclear when he’ll return. Until Claxton is back, Day’Ron Sharpe makes an excellent streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
22 days ago
Mobley logged 19 minutes on Thursday, returning to the court after nearly a month on the shelf. It’s not surprising that he’ll sit out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set due to left calf injury management. Mobley’s absence should mean additional run for Jaylon Tyson, who warrants streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #
23 days ago
With Michael Porter Jr. being limited to 21 minutes since the game was a blowout, Wolf picked up additional time off the bench on Thursday. While the percentages weren’t good, the rookie 7-footer produced a complete stat line in his 27 minutes. Wolf isn’t a must-roster player right now, but that could change in the near future as the Nets continue to prioritize player development and their draft lottery odds.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
23 days ago
After playing 16 minutes in his Nets’ debut, Agbaji logged 28 minutes on Thursday and was reasonably productive. However, his best chance at fantasy relevance may come on nights when Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney are either unavailable or play limited minutes. That was the case in Cleveland, with MPJ playing 21 minutes and Clowney (eight points, one rebound, two assists and two three-pointers) playing 20. Agbaji isn’t a must-add, but he is worth keeping an eye on.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
23 days ago
Back in the Nets’ lineup after a two-game absence, Porter played 21 minutes in Thursday’s blowout defeat. That’s one of the concerns for fantasy managers as the season approaches its conclusion. In addition to potential injury-management games, there’s also the concern that Porter’s minutes will be limited at times when games get out of hand. That was certainly the case on Thursday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
23 days ago
Mobley was back on the court for the first time since January 26. The combination of his restriction and the blowout limited him to 19 minutes, which was good news for the Cavaliers. Jaylon Tyson moved to the bench, finishing with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in 23 minutes. Given the time off, fantasy managers should consider Mobley questionable for Friday’s game in Charlotte. If he sits, Tyson may return to the starting lineup.
CLE • Center • #31
23 days ago
For the first time since the Cavaliers acquired James Harden, both of their talented post players were in the starting lineup. The good news for Allen managers is that Evan Mobley’s return didn’t keep the center from recording a double-double with three “stocks.” The sample size is just one game against an overmatched opponent, but it bodes well for those hoping to get consistent value from Allen in the fantasy playoffs.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
23 days ago
Harden played 28 minutes on Thursday, the most of any Cavaliers’ starter in the 112-84 victory. The good news for fantasy managers is that he was still productive in those minutes, shooting 75 percent from the field and producing quality numbers in the assist and steal categories. Dennis Schröder played 20 minutes off the bench, finishing with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
23 days ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers jumped out to a huge lead and never looked back, affecting the playing time of the team’s starters. Mitchell logged 21 minutes, with James Harden being the only starter to surpass 25. While fantasy managers may be disappointed by the lack of playing time, that should not be an issue for Friday’s game against the Hornets.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
23 days ago
Porter and Clowney are back after sitting out the Nets’ final game before the All-Star break. The return of those two means that Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams will come off the bench, eliminating most of their streaming value. Danny Wolf’s playing time will also take a hit, but he offers a higher fantasy upside than Mann or Williams.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
BKN • Small Forward • #1
24 days ago
Both players sat out Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break, and both will be back against Cleveland. Expect MPJ and Clowney to handle their usual workloads, which means less playing time for Danny Wolf, Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
24 days ago
Claxton missed Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break with a hip injury, but an ankle injury will keep him out for the first game after the break. With Claxton sidelined, Day’Ron Sharpe should join the starting lineup, and he offers high upside for “silly season.” Fantasy managers in need of big man stats should add Sharpe immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Traoré become a starter for the Nets in late January, and he is really starting to figure things out. Over his last four games, Traoré has averaged 17.3 points, 8.0 assists and 1.8 triples per game while shooting 59.1 percent for the floor. The turnovers have been an issue, and he doesn’t contribute much defensively, but he has shown he can be a high-level producer of assists. He’s still only 19 years old and should be a valuable asset in dynasty leagues.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
With Nic Claxton (hip) sidelined for this game, Sharpe was able to start for the fourth time this season. He was able to match his season high for scoring and record a double-double while still contributing in other categories. If Claxton misses more time down the stretch, Sharpe will be a fantasy stud in an increased role. He’s currently rostered in just 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
With Nic Claxton (hip) sidelined, Sharpe will get the starting nod at center. The other change to the starting unit will be Williams entering in place of Danny Wolf, who will be available off the bench. Sharpe should be in for a productive night.
Source: C.J. Holmes