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21-31|L10: 6-4
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CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter did not play in Friday’s loss to the Bulls, with his absence contributing to increased playing time for Tyrese Proctor and Lonzo Ball. However, with Donovan Mitchell on track to play, Porter may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell is on track to return after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Bulls. Rookie Tyrese Proctor replaced him in the lineup, playing 27 minutes. With Mitchell and Sam Merrill (hand) on track to return, Proctor may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill last appeared in a game on November 17, but that may change on Monday. If he can go, Merrill provides the Cavaliers’ rotation with needed three-point shooting. However, he would not be a must-roster player in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Based on the doubtful tag, Sexton is likely to miss a seventh straight game as he recovers from a strained left quad. Tre Mann and KJ Simpson can absorb the minutes that go to Sexton when he’s healthy. And one of them would be in the starting lineup if LaMelo Ball (wrist) can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner is dealing with a sprained left elbow. The 7-foot-1 center is right-handed, however, so that may factor into whether he can play on Monday. Moussa Diabaté is the likely replacement in the starting lineup if Kalkbrenner cannot play, with Mason Plumlee picking up rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball is dealing with a sore right wrist, but the probable tag suggests that he will ultimately be cleared to play. If so, he’ll look to redeem himself after a poor showing in Saturday’s loss ot the Pistons. If Ball can’t play, Tre Mann and KJ Simpson will absorb the available minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball struggled and was vastly outplayed by Cade Cunningham in the 112-86 loss to the Pistons. The 24-year-old point guard had just eight points on 14 attempts and had four turnovers. Ball was -27 in 23 minutes. The Hornets have three games in Week 10, starting with a matchup with the Cavaliers on Monday.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
After missing almost a month, Connaughton will be available to suit up off the bench for Charlotte. The veteran wing has played a minimal role this season. Tidjane Salaun and Josh Green may lose a couple minutes with Connaughton back, but that isn’t guaranteed and won’t impact fantasy basketball regardless.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
After missing seven games with a right knee bone bruise, Mann will be back in the lineup. With Collin Sexton (quad) out, Mann will split the backup point guard minutes with KJ Simpson, which won’t yield much box score production for either guard with LaMelo Ball healthy.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
This will be a sixth consecutive absence for Sexton, which doesn’t come as a surprise after his initial doubtful tag. KJ Simpson and Tre Mann, who is returning from a seven-game absence, will occupy the backup point guard minutes.
Source: Rod Boone
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
For the first time since Nov. 12, Allen finished with a double-double. It has been a rough season for him, and a finger injury that forced him to miss nine games didn’t help. Allen is typically the epitome of consistency, but that hasn’t been the case so far this season. He’ll look to build off this while Evan Mobley (calf) is sidelined, which will hopefully help his get back on track and get back to being a reliable fantasy option.
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Donovan Mitchell (illness) sidelined, Proctor slid into the starting lineup for the first time in his career. The rookie scored in double figures for the fourth time this year, which is impressive to see out of a second-round pick. Absences from Mitchell and Craig Porter Jr. and continued absences from Sam Merrill and Max Strus opened the door for Proctor to start, but he won’t get the opportunity to start often, meaning he should be left on the waiver wire.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
With Donovan Mitchell (illness) out, Garland was able to step up and have his best outing of the season. A recurring toe issue kept Garland sidelined to start the season and has forced him to miss time since making his season debut, which has prevented him from developing a rhythm. He got on track in this game, which will hopefully lead to more productive nights from him moving forward. He’ll look to stay hot against the Hornets on Monday with Mitchell likely back.
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The Cavaliers are without Donovan Mitchell (illness) for Friday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. While De’Andre Hunter has made starts in the past, it will be Proctor who receives the nod against the Bulls. While the rookie has not provided much fantasy value this season, the opportunity will be there for him to change that on Friday.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter was initially listed as questionable and has now officially been ruled out. Tyrese Proctor should see a bump in minutes off the bench, and with Donovan Mitchell (illness) also sidelined, Proctor could be in for a big night.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
No Mitchell may result in De’Andre Hunter returning to the starting lineup. While his category league value has been limited, Hunter will be worth streaming with Cleveland playing without its two best players. Jaylon Tyson, already in the starting lineup, will also have added fantasy value. He’s the superior streaming option for fantasy managers needing a guard.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Mann has missed Charlotte’s last seven games with a bone bruise in his right knee. If he’s available on Saturday, KJ Simpson’s minutes are likely to decrease. Already boasting limited streaming value, Simpson would not merit consideration if Mann plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton is expected to miss a sixth straight game, which means that KJ Simpson will serve as the backup point guard. With LaMelo Ball back, that only yield him 13 minutes, so he won’t be worth rostering in any format.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22, but this is the first time the Hornets have not immediately ruled him out. If he can play, the veteran wing is unlikely to get the minutes needed to provide consistent fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel continue to lead the Hornets with his consistent scoring. The 20-year-old shooting guard had at least 28 points for the third consecutive game. Knueppel was a game-high +18 in 35 minutes in the seven-point victory for the Hornets. Charlotte will close out the week with a matchup with the Pistons on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller was excellent in the win over the Hawks Thursday. The 23-year-old small forward had a full stat line as he recorded three steals and one block in addition to pouring in 26 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out seven assists. The Hornets got elite production from their big three of Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. Miller in particular had a big night as his 9-of-15 game had his shooting percentage nearly double what he’s provided lately.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball returned to the court after missing the last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. The 24-year-old point guard ended up having a great game with most of his damage coming in the first half. Ball started the game strong with 21 points, eight assists and seven three-pointers in the first half. He played 29 minutes as he wasn’t on a minutes limit Thursday. Ball and the Hornets will have Friday off before Saturday’s game against the Pistons.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
After missing Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle, Ball is officially available to play. His minutes will be restricted, so KJ Simpson won’t fall out of the rotation entirely. That said, there isn’t much to gain from holding onto Simpson if you’ve been streaming him. Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner complete the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, and that won’t change on Friday. Jaylon Tyson has taken advantage of the opportunities thrown his way, and the second-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell put up 32 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Bulls in Chicago. If he’s unable to play in Friday’s rematch, the Cavaliers would have a massive hole to fill in their lineup. De’Andre Hunter could move back into the starting lineup, but his category league value has been limited this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball’s upgraded status means he’ll likely take the court against Atlanta and return from a three-game absence. Ball should reclaim his starting spot, and there’s no reason to suspect that he’ll face a minutes restriction. KJ Simpson and Sion James will see reduced playing time with Ball’s return.
Source: Hornets PR
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
After coming off the bench in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Hornets, Tyson was inserted back into the Cavaliers’ starting lineup. That was good news for fantasy managers, and the second-year wing responded with a complete stat line and his third 20-point game of the season. De’Andre Hunter (12/5/1 with two three-pointers) doesn’t offer a similar ceiling, whether you’re talking “real” or fantasy basketball. And based on the pregame reports, Tyson should be in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future. Providing top-100 value in eight-cat formats, he’s rostered in just 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Grab him if he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
After playing 22 minutes in his first game back from a finger injury on Sunday, Allen logged 28 minutes against the Bulls and was more productive overall. With Evan Mobley (calf) out for a few weeks, there should be more room for Allen to operate in the post. However, he attempted only nine shots against the Bulls, and the volume could prove problematic. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland commanding the ball, Allen’s ceiling isn’t as high since he rarely looks to do anything scoring-wise from outside of 15 feet.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland continues to struggle with his shot, and that has negatively impacted his fantasy value. After Wednesday’s defeat, he’s shooting 36.3 percent from the field, which would be the lowest percentage of his NBA career by a sizable margin (previous low was 40.1 percent as a rookie). Add in the lack of defensive stats, and Garland has been one of the more disappointing guards in fantasy basketball this season. There’s still a lot of basketball to be played; hopefully, he can start the turnaround on Friday when the Cavs host the Bulls.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
The Cavaliers continue to underwhelm, with Mitchell’s gaudy point total being one of the few bright spots on Wednesday. He’s scored at least 30 points in 15 of the 26 games he has played this season, one reason why Spida is providing top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. While injuries have left the Cavaliers shorthanded, inconsistent play has also been an issue. Mitchell has been left to shoulder a heavier workload. While that has benefited those who have him rostered, it isn’t the best approach for a team that fashions itself as a title contender.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
The struggling Cavaliers have made a change to their starting lineup, and it will hold for the foreseeable future. Tyson, a second-year wing who has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball, returns to the starting lineup with De’Ander Hunter being bumped to the bench. Even when starting, Hunter offered a limited fantasy ceiling. Fantasy managers should rush to add Tyson if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
Source: Chris Fedor
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the veteran wing is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the seventh that Mann has missed since being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee. KJ Simpson should remain in the Hornets’ rotation in some capacity, with LaMelo Ball’s status being the determining factor. If Ball can play, Simpson will head back to the bench. He’ll start if Ball has to miss another game with his ankle injury.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the fifth that Sexton has missed since straining his left quad. At a minimum, KJ Simpson should serve as the backup point guard if LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available. If Ball can’t play, Simpson would remain in the starting lineup.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball has missed Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. With Collin Sexton and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets have turned to KJ Simpson to serve as the starting point guard. Sexton and Mann won’t be available on Thursday, so Simpson should remain in the rotation if Ball plays.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel continues to be the metaphorical straw that stirs the drink for the upstart Hornets as he stayed sizzling-hot with 27 points in regulation, finishing just shy of his second consecutive 30-point effort. The 20-year-old rookie delivered a sublime 33-point, nine-assist performance during Friday’s loss to the Bulls. He’s been a revelation this season for fantasy purposes, delivering sixth-round value through 26 games, averaging a crisp 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks. The Hornets will attempt to keep the momentum going when they square off against the Hawks on Thursday before closing out the week with a road tilt against the Pistons.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland led the Cavaliers in scoring during regulation before coming up empty on all three of his shot attempts as they somehow went scoreless in overtime. He also committed a costly turnover with 23 seconds left in the marathon affair that enabled Charlotte to hang on for an improbable win. Cleveland will attempt to get back on track next week with a pair of matchups against the Bulls, who rank 23rd in defensive rating since the start of December.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland led the Cavaliers in scoring during regulation before coming up empty on all three of his shot attempts as they somehow went scoreless in overtime. He also committed a costly turnover with 23 seconds left in the marathon affair that enabled Charlotte to hang on for an improbable win. Cleveland will attempt to get back on track next week with a pair of matchups against the Bulls, who rank 23rd in defensive rating since the start of December.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller, who left the game briefly with what appeared to be a left shoulder issue, had a chance to put Charlotte ahead in the final seconds but wound up missing a seven-footer. He atoned for it moments later by knocking down a game-tying step back three-pointer with five ticks left in regulation. He finished with 23 points in regulation before hitting a pair of free throws in overtime to give the Hornets a lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
It was an off-night for Cleveland’s primary catalyst as Mitchell went just 1-of-10 from three-point range during regulation and missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer. He also came up empty on all three of his shot attempts during overtime as Charlotte pulled out a stunning win. The clunker comes on the heels of a surreal 48-point eruption during Friday’s win over the lowly Wizards. He’ll attempt to rebound next week when the Cavaliers face off against the reeling Bulls in a pair of contests.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen made his return to Cleveland’s lineup following a six-game absence dating back to November 28 due to a finger injury. The 27-year-old big man was limited to just 22 minutes and hoisted just eight field goals. It’s been a bit of a lost season for him so far but the positive news is that he’s healthy and back in the mix as the Cavaliers attempts to get back on track without Evan Mobley (calf) for a couple weeks.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Jarrett Allen will reclaim his starting spot, and Dean Wade will replace Jaylon Tyson in the first unit. Tyson is still expected to see meaningful minutes off the bench, and he should be held in fantasy leagues, especially with Evan Mobley out for multiple weeks.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Charlotte thin in the frontcourt, James will run with the first unit on Sunday. He’s a serviceable streamer for managers in need of guard stats, and he should handle a sizeable workload while LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann and Collin Sexton are out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün should handle his usual role off the bench. He’s been productive this season, but he hasn’t done enough to be worth rostering in standard fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, which has freed up additional minutes for Jaylon Tyson and De’Andre Hunter. That will remain the case on Sunday, with Tyson offering a slightly higher fantasy ceiling for managers competing in category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen is on track to make his first appearance since November 28, and it would come at an excellent time for the Cavaliers. With Evan Mobley (calf) out for at least two to four weeks, Allen would possess a higher fantasy ceiling as the lone post player in the starting lineup. If he remains out on Sunday, expect to see plenty of Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün is dealing with a sore left hip. While he is not positioned to affect fantasy basketball, the second-year forward would be missing out on rotation minutes off the bench if he cannot play on Sunday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann’s absence will hit six games on Sunday. While his injury alone would not affect fantasy basketball, the Hornets are also without LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton. KJ Simpson will continue to start at point guard, while multiple players take on additional playmaking responsibilities, including Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Sexton will miss a fourth straight game as he continues to deal with a strained left quad. With LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets have given rookies Sion James and Kon Knueppel more time on the ball as playmakers, with the latter already in the starting lineup. Knueppel can still be found on some 12-team league waiver wires; do not hesitate to add him if he’s available.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Ball has missed since suffering a bone bruise in his left ankle. KJ Simpson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but Sion James has also seen more time on the ball despite coming off the bench. Both players offer limited fantasy ceilings, with Simpson being the slightly better option in the short term.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
While Mobley played 36 minutes in Friday’s win over the Wizards, he suffered a strained left calf and will be sidelined for a bit. According to the Cavaliers, it’s a Grade 1 strain and Mobley is expected to miss approximately two to four weeks. With Jarrett Allen sidelined by finger injuries on both hands, Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant will figure more prominently in the frontcourt rotation. Wade has played more than Bryant, making him the preferred streaming option if Allen can’t play on Sunday against the Hornets.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
The Cavaliers got back in the win column on Friday behind Mitchell’s highest scoring performance of the season. The veteran combo guard got up over 30 shot attempts for the first time this season, which he converted efficiently en route to a near 50-point performance. He used the three-point shot to his advantage and, despite the high volume of shots, he made at least a little bit of impact as a facilitator along the way. Mitchell has been on a tear lately, scoring 40 or more points in three of his last seven games and nailing at least seven threes in each of said games. He will look to stay hot against the Hornets on Sunday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
While he wasn’t his usual efficient self from a shotmaking perspective, Mobley was quite impactful on the offensive end. He produced both inside and outside the arc en route to finishing with 20 or more points for the 12th time this season, and tied a team-high in assists, as well. Mobley didn’t produce any counting stats on the defensive end, which is rare for him, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Nonetheless, he put forth some strong production from a fantasy standpoint and continues to put up solid numbers overall.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
While Miller did provide a complete stat line on Friday, the field-goal percentage remains an issue. He shot 2-of-8 from beyond the arc against the Bulls and made just under 50 percent of his two-point attempts. For the season, Miller is shooting 36.6 percent from the field, which is why he’s ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. Hopefully, he can turn it around in time, because Miller’s fantasy value suffers for that reason.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Garland was as efficient as one could be inside the arc, shooting 6-of-6 on two-point shots, but his 0-of-11 shooting from deep left him completely unimpactful from behind the line. Yet, even with the shooting struggles, Garland was one of the Cavaliers’ highest scorers on the evening and concluded with a share of the most assists. Surely, fantasy managers will want more production from Garland going forward, but they must remain patient in the early stages of the season as he continues to work his way back from offseason toe surgery.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Green saw his first action of the season on Friday, so neither the minutes nor the production should be surprising. And his fantasy prospects moving forward don’t look all that promising, as Kon Knueppel has established himself as a key building block, and Sion James (14/4/1 with two three-pointers) offers a higher offensive ceiling than Green. While his defensive ability should get him on the floor, there’s no need to consider rostering Green in redraft leagues.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Despite the defeat, the Hornets had to be thrilled by what they saw from Knueppel on Friday. While he was efficient in recording a career-high point total, the rookie also did a good job of helping Charlotte compensate for LaMelo Ball’s absence. Knueppel matched his season-high in assists while committing only two turnovers. He’s still rostered in 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for a rookie of Knueppel’s caliber.
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Proctor is back after missing Cleveland’s last two games for personal reasons. His return will not affect fantasy basketball, even with the Cavaliers not having Sam Merrill or Max Strus.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
While Allen fully participated in Tuesday’s practice, he still has not reached the point where he can play in games. Evan Mobley will continue to start at the center position, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Also, Jaylon Tyson is worth a look in deeper leagues since he has moved into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen has missed five straight and eight of Cleveland’s last nine games, but his participation in practice suggests he’s got a chance to take the court for Cleveland’s next game. The Cavs don’t play again until Friday, which gives Allen plenty of time to recover. If Allen is cleared to play, he could reclaim his starting spot from Jaylon Tyson. Sam Merrill (hand) hasn’t played since November 17, and he did not participate in practice.
Source: Danny Cunningham