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CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
A late addition to the Bulls’ injury report, Williams will be available on Friday. However, his production has not been consistent enough to affect fantasy basketball, regardless of league size. Leave Williams on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams is a late addition to the injury report, but he hasn’t played a consistent role for Chicago lately. His absence may leave a few extra minutes for Matas Buzelis, but his status won’t have a dramatic impact on the Bulls’ rotation.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Since returning to the bench in favor of Sam Merrill, Tyson’s productivity has actually increased. Following an 18-point effort on Tuesday, he tallied another 16 on Thursday to go along with six rebounds and two three-pointers. Tyson’s fantasy ceiling has decreased somewhat with the move to the bench, but he’s still worth holding onto in deep leagues until Max Strus is healthy enough to play. As for Merrill, he finished Thursday’s defeat with 11 points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Mobley made his return to action far sooner than expected, and he was brought off the bench on Thursday. The forward/center was limited to 25 minutes, and while there wasn’t any defensive production, what Mobley did provide was solid. Dean Wade, whose defending of Jalen Brunson was critical, remained in the starting lineup and finished with six points, four rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer. Wade should remain a starter until Mobley’s restriction is lifted, but his fantasy value still takes a hit.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Slowly but surely, Garland is regaining the burst that made him one of the more difficult point guards to defend before his toe injury. The Cavaliers’ point guard shot 6-of-9 from the field in the first three quarters and finished with his second 20-point double-double in three games. While his season-long fantasy value remains low, Garland has been a top-75 player over the last two weeks.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell came out hot on Christmas Day, shooting 5-of-6 from the field in the first quarter. He finished with a robust stat line, recording his third 30-point game in the last four. Unfortunately for Mitchell and the Cavaliers, they were unable to avoid losing a 17-point lead, falling to 17-15 on the season. Cleveland ends its Week 10 slate in Houston on Saturday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be Mobley’s first since December 12, when he suffered a strained calf during a win over the Wizards. He was given a timeframe of two to four weeks, so the Cavaliers’ forward/center is back a little earlier than expected. While fantasy managers should expect a minutes restriction of some kind, Mobley doesn’t need to log heavy minutes to have an impact. He will come off the bench, leaving Dean Wade in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
A Christmas miracle? Mobley was said to be out for up to four weeks with a calf injury. His questionable listing gives the 24-year-old center at least a chance of returning Thursday against the Knicks. Mobley would be returning in 12 days from a two to four week injury.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White continues to be an excellent scoring option for Chicago. He has played in 13 games this season and has scored at least 20 points in 11 of them. Seven of his points in this game came over the final three minutes to help the Bulls complete the comeback win. Chicago has won four games in a row, and White will look to stay hot and help them extend this streak against the 76ers on Friday.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević had a rough stretch to close November and start December, but during this four-game winning streak, he has been fantastic. He has averaged 19.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.0 block and 1.5 triples while shooting 54.8 percent from the floor over Chicago’s last four games. It is unlikely that he stays this hot, but his recent success has been impressive and will help the Bulls claw their way back up the standings in the East.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
For the seventh time this season, Giddey recorded a triple-double. His 15 assists were a new season high for him, and it was enough to help Chicago win their fourth straight game, with two of those against the Cavs and two against the Hawks. His field goal percentage has been solid recently, but his turnovers fell one shy of matching his most in a game this season. Giddey will continue to pour in the points, rebounds and assists every night.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell caught fire late in this one, drilling 7-of-8 shots in the second half — including three from deep — to pour in a 18 points after halftime. Cleveland knocked down a staggering 20-of-49 from three-point range to cruise to a relatively easy win. The 29-year-old scoring machine has topped 27 points in eight of nine contests since the outset of December. He’s delivered first-round fantasy value, averaging 30.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks through 28 games this season.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill was a big reason why Cleveland was able to put this contest away, connecting on 6-of-10 from three-point range — including a pair in the final 34 seconds of the first half — as the Cavaliers drained 20-of-49 from distance. The 29-year-old sharpshooter was back in the lineup for just the second time since November 17 after missing 14 contests with a sprained right hand. He offers some appeal for fantasy managers in deeper formats based on his scoring upside.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
The Cavaliers have made a change to their starting lineup, with Merrill replacing Jaylon Tyson. While he should still play plenty, Tyson’s fantasy value takes a slight hit with the move to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
For the first time this season, Grland is available for both ends of the Cavaliers’ back-to-back. Even if Garland doesn’t take on his usual workload, there’s nothing to gain from rostering Collin Gillespie or Tre Mann.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland is dealing with a left quad contusion, but it’s possible he’ll get a maintenance day as Cleveland plays the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Lonzo Ball (rest) also out, Sam Merrill could see increased run, while Jaylon Tyson should continue to be involved.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill was in the Cavaliers’ rotation for the first time since November 17, having missed 14 games with a sprained right hand. He played 26 minutes off the bench on Monday but missed all four of his three-point attempts. While Merrill recorded five assists, he still has some rust to shake off with his perimeter shot. For that reason, he may not be of much value to most fantasy managers in the short term. But Merrill can provide three-pointers once his hand is no longer an issue.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
While Hunter’s lack of production in assists, steals and blocked shots limits his ceiling in category leagues, the reserve wing is capable of going off offensively. He answered the call on Monday, scoring 27 points, the most he’s scored in a game since November 8. Rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Hunter has been ranked outside the top-200 in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. While Monday’s performance was a step in the right direction, he remains a deep-league option at best.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
After exploding for a season-high 35 points on Friday with Donovan Mitchell unavailable, Garland’s performance on Monday was an attention-grabber. Cleveland’s guard tandem played at the level many expected before the season began, combining to score 57 points. Garland supplemented his point total with ten assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over his last six games, the Cavaliers point guard has been a top-40 player in eight-cat formats. Following the win, Garland said he plans to play in Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hornets with an illness, Mitchell looked spry in Monday’s rematch. He’s scored at least 30 points in 16 of his 27 appearances, including the last two. Mitchell’s return pushed Tyrese Proctor out of the rotation, as he only played the final two minutes. The Cavaliers host the Pelicans on Tuesday; if Mitchell doesn’t play, there may be room for Proctor in the starting five if Sam Merrill doesn’t play.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hornets. In the lone change to the Cavaliers’ starting lineup, his return means that Tyrese Proctor heads to the bench. And with Sam Merrill also available, the rookie could fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hornets. While he may play some rotation minutes off the bench, Porter is not worth rostering when Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball are available.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
No surprise here as Mitchell was initially listed as probable with an illness. The 29-year-old shooting guard missed Friday’s loss to the Bulls with an illness. Tyrese Proctor replaced Mitchell in the starting lineup Friday, but could fall out of the rotation entirely with Mitchell and Sam Merrill (hand) back Monday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill is back after missing the last 14 games with a sprained right hand. He’ll give the Cavaliers needed perimeter shooting, potentially siphoning some minutes away from Jaylon Tyson. However, fantasy managers should not move on from the second-year wing, especially if he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Here’s an oversimplification: Defense was optional in a back-and-forth shootout that ended as the season’s highest-scoring game. Buzelis was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, including four three-pointers, to finish the first half with a team-leading 14 points as both teams shot over 55 percent from the floor and scored a staggering 156 points combined. The 21-year-old playmaker knocked down a season-high seven three-pointers overall and eclipsed the 20-point mark for the second consecutive contest. He made just one of two free throws in the final seconds of regulation with Chicago leading by just a single point at the time, giving the Hawks a chance to tie or take the lead on the final possession. He remains a work in progress overall, but the significant scoring upside keeps him relevant in all fantasy formats until further notice. The Bulls are back in action on Tuesday with a rematch against the Hawks before squaring off against the 76ers and Bucks to close out a three-game week.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey dished out 12 helpers and nearly got to double-digit rebounds, remaining a consistent triple-double threat. He even managed to get to the free throw line eight times in this one. The 23-year-old guard has been outstanding as an all-around fantasy contributor this season, averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.4 blocks through 26 games, delivering top-40 overall value during that span.
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
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
The Bulls will also have Jalen Smith (quad) as the team brings in a fully healthy roster for just the second time this season. Dosunmu could see some additional run after logging only 14 minutes in his return from a three-game absence on Friday, and White should see his usual allotment of minutes. Smith is likely in line for 10-15 minutes off the bench backing up Nikola Vucevic with Zach Collins.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
The Bulls will also have Jalen Smith (quad) as the team brings in a fully healthy roster for just the second time this season. Dosunmu could see some additional run after logging only 14 minutes in his return from a three-game absence on Friday, and White should see his usual allotment of minutes. Smith is likely in line for 10-15 minutes off the bench backing up Nikola Vucevic with Zach Collins.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White was slapped with a questionable tag on Saturday, but he’s now on track to take the court against Atlanta on Sunday. White played well over his last two games and will look to finish Week 9 on a high note.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith played 15 minutes off the bench in Friday’s win over the Cavaliers, and he’ll be in line for a similar workload if he can play on Wednesday. If he can’t go, the available minutes will likely be absorbed by Nikola Vučević and Zach Collins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White is dealing with left ankle soreness. The 25-year-old point guard’s status for Sunday’s game against the Hawks is up in the air given his questionable listing. If he can’t go, Josh Giddey would see a boost in fantasy value.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu returned from a three-game absence due to injuries on both of his thumbs Friday against the Cavaliers. The 25-year-old point guard had just eight points in 14 minutes. He could be in line for more minutes against the Hawks Sunday.
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.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Despite being under a limit of 24 minutes, Jones still managed to provide solid value off the bench. Over the last two weeks, he has been an eighth-round player in nine-cat formats. The presence of Josh Giddey and Coby White in the rotation makes Jones a challenging player to trust full-time in most fantasy leagues, but he’s an automatic streamer when one of those two is unavailable.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
While Giddey missed out on recording a triple-double in consecutive games for the first time since early November, fantasy managers will take the final stat line he offered in Cleveland. For the season, he has provided second-round value in 12-team, eight-cat formats. With Coby White (13/6/9 with one three-pointer) being mentioned in trade rumors recently, there’s a chance that Giddey’s fantasy value receives a boost later this season. The Bulls visit the Hawks on Sunday to end Week 9.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
After totaling 18 points in his prior two appearances, Buzelis had one of his best games of the season on Friday. The 24 points were three shy of his season-high, with the second-year forward recording his sixth 20-point game of the season. By comparison, Buzelis scored 20 points or more in five games as a rookie. He’s making strides, but the scorers in the Bulls’ rotation may limit Buzelis’ fantasy ceiling. He’s one of the reasons why fantasy managers may be rooting for Chicago to move a veteran (or more) before the February trade deadline.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević came up big for the Bulls during the fourth quarter, shooting 5-of-8 from the field and scoring 11 of his 24 points. He finished with his 11th double-double of the season and first in just over two weeks, with the 15 rebounds being the most in a game for Vučević since October 27 (17 vs. Atlanta). A sixth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the Bulls’ center has pushed his season-long value closer to his Yahoo! ADP (52). The Bulls end Week 9 with a game against the Hawks on Sunday.
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
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones is good to go after being upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Friday. With Chicago’s perimeter rotation intact since Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is available, Jones offers a limited fantasy ceiling. Also, he will be limited to 24 minutes on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Collins was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. With Jalen Smith also in the Bulls’ rotation, neither is likely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu is back after missing three games due to injuries to both thumbs. His return will likely result in fewer minutes for Kevin Huerter, who is a deep-league option at best when the Bulls are close to full strength. Dalen Terry may fall out of the rotation entirely, even with Dosunmu limited to 24 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Good news for Jones as he’s been upgraded to probable ahead of the Bulls matchup with the Cavaliers on Friday. The 25-year-old point guard had 11 points and 11 assists in the win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Even with Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) expected back, Jones should see 20-25 minutes off the bench and he’s been productive lately.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Good news for fantasy managers with Dosunmu as the 25-year-old point guard has been upgraded to probable for Friday’s game against the Cavaliers. Dosunmu is dealing with injuries to both of his thumbs, which has caused him to miss the last three games. Kevin Huerter will likely see fewer minutes with Dosunmu expected back.
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
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones, who recorded his second double-double of the season in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers, is dealing with left hamstring tightness. If he can’t play and the Bulls remain without Ayo Dosunmu, there may be a few more minutes for Dalen Terry or Jevon Carter. Neither player is worth streaming in that scenario.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu has missed Chicago’s last three games as he recovers from injuries to both thumbs. Kevin Huerter played 26 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers, and he would be in line for a similar workload if Dosunmu remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Collins most recently played 16 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers. The probable tag suggests he will play on Friday, but his playing time will be limited with Nikola Vučević in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Well, give Vooch credit for his “finishing kick.” The veteran center shot 6-of-9 from the field in the fourth quarter, which enabled him to record his first 20-point game since December 1. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 12.4 points per game, with the decreased scoring weighing down Vučević’s fantasy value. That said, his season-long value remains within the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially in the aftermath of his performance against the Cavaliers.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s performance was a reminder that Jones doesn’t necessarily need to start to provide solid fantasy value. He finished with his second double-double of the season, matching his season-high in the assist category. Of course, it should be noted that Chicago did not have Ayo Dosunmu (thumb), which freed up additional minutes on the perimeter. Jones has played at least 24 minutes in each of his last eight appearances, so playing time has not been a significant issue in recent games.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Since making his season debut on November 16, White has failed to score at least 20 points on just one occasion. While the turnovers have been somewhat problematic, he’s closing in on top-100 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The good news for those who have White rostered is that the Bulls play twice more in Week 9 without a back-to-back, so availability should not be an issue.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey finished Wednesday’s victory with his 13th triple-double since joining the Bulls, moving to within two of Scottie Pippen for second place on the franchise’s all-time list. His stat line included a season-high five three-pointers, and the Bulls guard entered Wednesday shooting a career-high 39.8 percent from beyond the arc. While three-point percentage isn’t a scoring category in most fantasy leagues, Giddey’s improved proficiency has made him a better fantasy option than he’s been in years past.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Initially considered questionable, Dosunmu will miss a third straight game due to injuries to both thumbs. Kevin Huerter should figure more prominently in the Bulls’ rotation, but he isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues when coming off the bench.
Source: Drew Stevens