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OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Caruso will be sidelined for a fourth straight game, as the Thunder look to snap a two-game skid and get back in the win column. With Caruso, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell unavailable, Cason Wallace (hip), if healthy, would be a nice streaming option for Tuesday’s contest. Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Joe could also see quality minutes and have opportunities to produce.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter will miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a sore right knee. Rookie Tyrese Proctor saw his playing time increase in Saturday’s win over Orlando, and that should be the case on Monday as well. However, he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: Chris Fedor
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Wallace left Sunday’s loss to the Raptors due to what was described as a sore groin, but he’s on the injury report for Tuesday due to a sore left hip. With Ajay Mitchell (abdominals) already out, Aaron Wiggins would be the most likely starter if Wallace can’t play against New Orleans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s absence will mark the third straight for the second-year guard out of Santa Barbara, who is enjoying a breakout sophomore campaign. Mitchell, despite spending most of the season as a reserve, is averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. His two-way versatility will be missed as the Thunder try to snap a two-game losing streak.
Source: Clemente Almanza
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
about 1 month ago
Hartenstein will miss his 16th consecutive game on Tuesday when the defending champs host the Pelicans and look to snap a two-game losing streak. Since his last appearance on December 28, the Thunder have gone 10-5. Hartenstein’s interior presence is missed, but while he remains out, Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren will likely continue to soak up the frontcourt minutes.
Source: Clemente Almanza
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Magic, but was on the floor earlier in the day, according to Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, who also declined to comment on whether or not Garland will play in Cleveland’s upcoming five-game west coast road trip. The seventh-year pro has had a tough time staying healthy this season, having only appeared in 26 games thus far. Yet his return to the floor is noteworthy and could be seen as encouraging news for fantasy basketball managers.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill came into the day questionable after missing five straight games with a hand injury, but he’ll ultimately be ruled out due to personal reasons. His absence will mean more playing time for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Coming off a 47-point outing against the Pacers on Friday, Gilgeous-Alexander had just 24 points in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors. SGA was efficient, taking just 11 field goal attempts and making 8-of-10 free throws. He’s been the top player in per game value over the last two weeks. The Thunder have three games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Wallace played 16 minutes before being ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game, finishing with three points, one rebound and one assist. Aaron Wiggins entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he would have deep-league streaming value if Wallace misses time.
Source: Rylan Stiles
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
about 1 month ago
Aaron Wiggins is back after a two-game absence, but he will come off the bench. JayWill is the fifth starter for Sunday’s game, with Isaiah Joe moving to the bench. Williams isn’t a great streaming option here, as SGA and Holmgren are available.
Source: Blake Murphy
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Wiggins is back after missing the Thunder’s last two games with a groin injury. It’s possible that he starts with Ajay Mitchell sidelined, but Isaiah Joe is another option at Mark Daigneault’s disposal if the Thunder decide to restrict Wiggins’ minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last five games with a right hand injury. His absence has created more opportunities for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade, with the former being part of the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter did not play in Saturday’s win over the Magic, with his absence factoring into rookie Tyrese Proctor picking up rotation minutes off the bench. Even if Hunter remains out, Proctor should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell topped 30 points for the second consecutive contest as he hoisted a season-high 30 shot attempts while also dishing out nine assists. It was an impressive all-around effort for the 29-year-old fantasy star as he continues to deliver first-round fantasy value, averaging 29.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks through 43 games. The Cavaliers have a rematch against the Magic on Monday before closing out a four-game week with matchups against the Lakers, Suns and Trail Blazers.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson has been hot-and-cold from a scoring standpoint but he’s scored in double figures in eight consecutive games since January 10. It looked like he was on the verge of a monster performance, supplying 15 first-half points on 5-of-6 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. He cooled off considerably in the final two quarters, notching just two points. The 23-year-old has made a significant leap this season, morphing into a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor.
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Proctor was perfect from the floor and came up just a couple points shy of matching his previous season-high mark, despite playing just nine minutes off the bench in this one. The 21-year-old guard has gotten some additional run while Darius Garland (toe) remains sidelined, but he can be safely ignored in most fantasy leagues.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Wiggins has missed Oklahoma City’s last two games, with Isaiah Joe receiving the starting nod in Friday’s loss to the Pacers. When both are available, Wiggins offers a higher fantasy ceiling when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
about 1 month ago
Hartenstein remains out, having last played on December 28. With Ajay Mitchell also out, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are potential replacements in the starting lineup. Since Wiggins was not available, Joe received the nod in Friday’s loss to the Pacers, playing 30 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Caruso will miss a third consecutive game since suffering a strained right adductor during a January 19 win over the Cavaliers. Due to the injuries on the perimeter, more minutes have been available to Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace, with the latter being the superior fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter was a late addition to the Cavaliers’ injury report, and now he’s officially out. Cleveland’s bench rotation takes a hit, but this won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball. Nae’Qwan Tomlin may pick up a few more minutes, but there’s no need to stream him.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter is a late addition to the injury report, with Saturday’s game scheduled to tip off at 7 PM Eastern. His availability does not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, even with Sam Merrill being out. There may be a few more minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he should not be streamed when coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a hand injury. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Merrill out while De’Andre Hunter continues to occupy a bench role.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Tyson continues to provide strong value as a starter for Cleveland. Darius Garland (toe) and Sam Merrill (hand) remained out, which allowed Tyson to remain in his role. Over his last four games, Tyson has averaged 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.3 triples while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor. Next up for the Cavs is a trip to Orlando on Saturday, and Tyson will look to remain productive while playing big minutes.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley had a rough stretch as a rebounder earlier this month, but the last two games have shown that won’t continue. He recorded his second straight double-double and matched his season high for both points and assists. Mobley has had a strong season overall, though his points, rebounds and shooting percentages are down from last season. He’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell had a few rough performances in a row entering this game. After two poor shooting nights, he had eight turnovers against the Hornets on Wednesday. This outing was closer to his high-level production that we’re accustomed to getting. He led the team in scoring and had his fifth 30-point outing of the month. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and he’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Joe started on Friday but was one of many Thunder players to struggle. He went without a made three-pointer for the first time since January 9 against Memphis, and wasn’t able to make much of an impact in any other area. Joe will almost certainly have better games moving forward as one of the NBA’s premier three-point specialists, but when he’s not making shots, his final lines can look a lot like Friday’s.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Holmgren was highly productive in his 33 minutes of game action. In the loss, he made more than half of his shot attempts, contributed from beyond the arc, and was stellar on the glass. And to complement his offensive success, Holmgren added a few blocks on the defensive end. The strong two-way performance isn’t anything new for the former Gonzaga Bulldog. He should remain a nightly double-double threat the rest of the season.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander did all that he could on Friday to collect a win in the Finals rematch against the Pacers, but even a near 50-point performance wasn’t enough to secure the win. The reigning MVP worked mostly inside the arc to get his buckets and was his usual productive self from the free-throw line. His four assists weren’t particularly high, but it’s notable that he tied a team-high in this game. He came up with a couple of stocks to boost his production from a fantasy standpoint. And despite the loss, he put together yet another fantastic outing.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Joe will make his first start of the season on Friday, replacing Ajay Mitchell, who started against the Bucks on Wednesday. The Thunder have won seven of their last eight games and appear to be back on track following back-to-back blowout wins. They remain atop the Western Conference standings and own the NBA’s best record.
Source: Clemente Almanza
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
about 2 months ago
Wiggins will sit out a second straight game, and with Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain) ruled out too, Isaiah Joe could be in line for a spot start against a favorable Pacers defense.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
about 2 months ago
Williams was also questionable ahead of Wednesday’s win over the Bucks, but he did not play. If JayWill has to miss another game, Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson will benefit the most in terms of playing time. “Kenny Hustle” would be worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues, but he should not be considered a must-add player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Caruso suffered a strained right adductor during Monday’s win over the Cavaliers, and Friday’s game will be the second that he’s missed since. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe have picked up a few additional minutes in Caruso’s absence, with the former starting due to Jalen Williams being out. Of the two, Wallace offers a higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
about 2 months ago
Wiggins missed Wednesday’s game, which allowed Ajay Mitchell to start in his place. However, Mitchell has been ruled out on Friday with an abdominal strain. Wiggins should start if he plays, but if he remains out, Isaiah Joe should slide in as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
about 2 months ago
Still without a return timeline, Hartenstein has not appeared in a game since December 28. Aaron Wiggins could be tabbed to fill the void in the starting lineup on Friday, but he’s listed as questionable. Isaiah Joe and Kenrich Williams are potential alternatives, with the former offering higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Mitchell exited early from Wednesday’s game and will remain out against Indiana. He started in place of the injured Aaron Wiggins (groin), though he is questionable for Friday’s game. If Wiggins remains out as well, Isaiah Joe should be next in line to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Merrill, who has been in and out of the starting lineup when available. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain the starters for Cleveland with Merrill still out, while De’Andre Hunter should continue to fill out big minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Already down a few rotation players, the Thunder lost Ajay Mitchell during Wednesday’s game with a hip contusion. The absences created opportunities for Williams to increase his production, and “Kenny Hustle” had one of his best games of the season. Wednesday’s game was his sixth this season in double figures, and the 18 points were three shy of his season-high. There’s no need to add Williams after this performance, but there may come a time later this season when his playing time increases due to other players resting for the postseason.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
The Bucks had no answer for the reigning MVP, who was on his “A game” Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander’s three misses were shots that he usually makes at a high clip, and he finished three rebounds shy of a triple-double. With Nikola Jokić sidelined by a knee injury, an argument can be made that Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player in fantasy basketball. And SGA could be in for another big night as the Thunder hosts the Pacers on Friday.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Inserted into the starting lineup due to Aaron Wiggins being out, Mitchell played 25 minutes before exiting with a right hip contusion. The second-year guard was productive while on the floor, finishing with 18 points (8-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 25 minutes.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Not only did Mobley record his 16th double-double, but he also matched his season-high with 14 rebounds. Add in the steals and blocks, and this was a good night for Mobley managers, even with the limited scoring. Over the past two weeks, Mobley has offered top-20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Cavaliers return home to host the Kings on Friday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers were coasting through the first half of Wednesday’s game, but they were unable to close out the Hornets until the final seconds. With Darius Garland (toe) out, the Cavaliers have to rely more on Mitchell as a playmaker instead of just looking to him for scoring. He’s recorded six assists or more in three of his last four games, and that should be a common occurrence while Garland is out.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
The Thunder are without two players who started Monday’s win over the Cavaliers in Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams. Dort will fill one of the voids in his return to action, with Mitchell filling the other. While Mitchell should already be rostered in some 12-team leagues, fantasy managers can afford to leave Dort alone.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
about 2 months ago
Wiggins is dealing with right groin soreness, and he’ll join Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams on the sideline. More playing time should be available for Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
about 2 months ago
Williams exited Monday’s win over the Cavaliers during the first half with a left glute contusion. Kenrich Williams started the third quarter and finished with five points, four rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot. “Kenny Hustle” would not be worth the risk if JayWill remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Caruso exited Monday’s win over the Cavaliers after playing seven first-half minutes. His absence means more minutes will be available to fellow reserves Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace. The latter offers a higher ceiling, especially in category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
about 2 months ago
Hartenstein has not appeared in a game since December 28, and it’s unknown when he’ll be healthy enough to return. Jaylin Williams entered the starting lineup for Monday’s win over the Cavaliers, due mainly to the matchup. Aaron Wiggins is a more secure streaming option while Hartenstein remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill is set to miss his third game in a row after injuring his right hand last week against the 76ers. De’Andre Hunter will figure more prominently with the Cavaliers’ second unit while Merrill remains out, though he’s not nearly as enticing a fantasy option as he was last season.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Tyson wasn’t able to stay as hot as he was on Friday, when he scored a career-high 39 points. However, he was able to remain a productive option for fantasy managers. With Darius Garland set to miss at least a few more games with a toe sprain, Tyson’s spot in the starting unit feels safe. He has been a reliable producer for most of the season, and that should continue moving forward, with a trip to Charlotte on Wednesday up next on the schedule.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 2 months ago
Hunter followed up a poor two-game stretch with two solid performances in consecutive games against the 76ers. While he was able to score in double figures once again, it came inefficiently. Both the poor shooting and turnovers limited the impact that his rebounds and free throws would have made. Hunter has never been a great option in category leagues, and now that he is coming off the bench, his upside is limited. Still, he is better than what he put together in this game and should respond against the Hornets on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell was the leading scorer for Cleveland and was one of five Cavs to score in double figures. However, it wasn’t an efficient shooting night, and steals aside, he didn’t contribute much value for fantasy managers. It was a tough matchup, but he also struggled against the 76ers on Friday, where he was held to 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting. After a rough stretch, he’ll look to get back on track against the Hornets on Wednesday.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Holmgren has been excellent in fantasy hoops this season, but he hasn’t had many big scoring nights like this one. This was only the fourth time he scored at least 28 points in a game, with two of those coming in his first three games. Holmgren dominated the matchup against the Cleveland bigs, and he ranks inside the top 10 in nine-cat value over the past two weeks. He’ll look to stay hot against the Bucks on Wednesday.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Not only is Wade back on the court after a five-game absence, but he’ll be in the starting lineup. As a result, Craig Porter Jr. will head to the bench, leaving Mitchell to handle the point guard duties with Darius Garland (toe) unavailable.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Wade is back after missing five games with a left knee contusion. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but Wade has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Wade is on track to return after missing five games with a left knee contusion. While his return would result in fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, this would not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill will miss a second consecutive game after injuring his right hand during Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. While De’Andre Hunter takes on a more prominent role within the second unit, his overall production has not been good enough to make a significant impact in standard category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Garland sat out Friday, and Jaylon Tyson posted a career-high 39 points and the assist to Evan Mobley for his game-winning dunk. Tyson has been excellent when given additional run this season, and he makes for a priority add off the waiver wire. Craig Porter Jr. could see some additional run as well.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Garland sat out Friday, and Jaylon Tyson posted a career-high 39 points and the assist to Evan Mobley for his game-winning dunk. Tyson has been excellent when given additional run this season, and he makes for a priority add off the waiver wire. Craig Porter Jr. could see some additional run as well.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell didn’t do as much scoring as he typically does, but he made up for it with production in other categories. He nearly finished with a triple-double despite an inefficient night. This came after seven straight games with at least 20 points, and he scored at least 30 points in five of those. The new season high for assists will help make up for the lack of points, but he’ll look to get back on track as a scorer against the Thunder on Monday.
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Porter slid into the starting unit, and while he didn’t do much scoring, he was able to set up plenty of offense as a playmaker. Porter matched his career high for dimes in the win, which was a nice boost for fantasy managers that streamed him in. If Garland ends up missing an extended period of time, Porter should be able to maintain value as a streamer, especially for teams that don’t need more points.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Cleveland was missing multiple rotation players for this game, and other starters were struggling, which made this outing from Tyson so vital. He set a new career high for scoring and had the game-winning assist to Evan Mobley. Tyson also set a career high for three-pointers. He has had an excellent second season in the NBA and has benefited from a multitude of injuries on the perimeter. The Cavs haven’t had as much success as they did last season, which can mostly be attributed to all the games that rotation players have missed. However, Tyson has blossomed and should be an important piece for them for the rest of the season and beyond.