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CLE • Power Forward • #32
21 days ago
Wade, who returned from a two-game absence with a left knee contusion, exited Tuesday’s win over the Pacers before halftime and did not return. Jaylon Tyson replaced him in the lineup to begin the second half, and he should be the replacement on Thursday. Tyson, who’s considered probable with an illness, is worth rostering when he’s allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
21 days ago
Tyson played through an illness on Tuesday and will likely do the same against Chicago. With Dean Wade (knee) out, Tyson should continue to play a significant role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
22 days ago
Garland scored 18 of his 29 points in the second half, putting the Cavaliers on his back with Donovan Mitchell, who went off for 75 points combined in the previous two contests against the Pacers earlier this season, getting the night off for load management purposes. The 25-year-old point guard drilled a clutch pullup jumper in the final seconds to give Cleveland a commanding three-point advantage following a late rally from Indiana. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect him to take 20-plus shots with Mitchell back in the mix but he’s capable of carrying the Cavaliers when he’s out of the lineup.
CLE • Center • #31
22 days ago
Allen put together a monster double-double effort in his return to Cleveland’s lineup after missing Sunday’s loss to the Pistons due to illness. The 27-year-old big man came up just shy of his sixth 20-point performance of the season as he played a season-high 33 minutes against Indiana’s lackluster frontcourt. He’s delivered eighth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 13.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks through 26 games.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
22 days ago
Merrill, who has been battling several minor injuries this season, provided a spark for the Cavaliers with Donovan Mitchell getting the night off to rest, knocking down 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. The 29-year-old sharpshooter has recorded double-digit points in five of eight games since returning to the lineup on December 22.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
22 days ago
Wade, who was back in the lineup after missing two games with a left knee contusion, exited Tuesday’s game during the first half due to the same injury. Jaylon Tyson replaced Wade in the lineup to begin the third quarter. In eight minutes, Wade recorded three points (1-of-2 FGs), one rebound and one three-pointer.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Power Forward • #32
22 days ago
Wade makes his return after a two-game absence and will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game, pushing Jaylon Tyson to the bench. Tyson will still play plenty, so fantasy managers who have him rostered should not panic. The other change is Merrill, who steps into the void left by Donovan Mitchell (rest).
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Power Forward • #32
22 days ago
After a two-game absence, Wade has been cleared to play on Tuesday. While his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant, especially with Jarrett Allen (illness) available, this does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
22 days ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Tyson is officially available. He’ll remain in the starting lineup, and there should be more opportunities for the second-year wing on the offensive end of the floor since Donovan Mitchell (rest) is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
22 days ago
Upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Tuesday, Allen is officially available for Cleveland’s matchup with the Pacers. His return means that Sam Merrill will be bumped to the bench, with his already-low fantasy ceiling taking a hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard • #
22 days ago
Bouyea was inactive for Monday’s loss to the Rockets, which made sense with Grayson Allen returning from a knee injury. Bouyea’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #1
22 days ago
Strus has yet to make his season debut after undergoing offseason surgery, and the latest update means he may not take the court until after the All-Star break. De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson should continue to pick up the slack until Strus returns.
Source: Marc J. Spears
CLE • Center • #31
22 days ago
Allen sat out Sunday and was replaced by Sam Merrill in the starting five. Merrill will likely retreat to the bench with Allen expected to play, and Wade could see a bump in playing time with Jaylon Tyson (illness) listed as questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
22 days ago
Tyson is a late addition to the injury report with an illness, which means he’s in danger of sitting out against Indiana. Tyson’s absence should mean more run for Dean Wade(knee), who has been upgraded to probable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
23 days ago
Williams played back-to-back games for just the second time this season. The 24-year-old center played only 21 minutes in both games and had a total of 12 points. Williams is capable of providing fantasy value in fewer minutes than other players, but it looks like he still needs to show he’s able to play closer to 30 minutes in a game to hit his ceiling.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
23 days ago
After Booker hit a game-winning three-pointer to take out the Thunder on Sunday, the Suns were on the wrong end of a game-winning three-pointer Monday. Booker’s former teammate handed his old team a loss with a game-winning three-pointer. He’s provided sixth-round per game value this season. The Suns will take on the Grizzlies on the road Wednesday.
PHX • Center • #5
23 days ago
Williams was originally listed as questionable for right knee injury management reasons, but he’s ultimately available for Monday’s game against the Rockets. It’s the second time this season that Williams is available on the second night of a back-to-back. The 24-year-old center had eight points in 21 minutes against the Thunder Sunday and we don’t expect him to play significantly more minutes Monday.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
23 days ago
Allen was initially listed as probable, so his return after a nine-game absence doesn’t come as a surprise. Royce O’Neale will likely return to playing a reserve role with Allen back in the lineup.
Source: John Gambadoro
CLE • Power Forward • #32
23 days ago
Wade has missed Cleveland’s last two games but could be back in the lineup against Indiana. He should start if he’s available, and with Donovan Mitchell (rest) out, there will still be plenty of minutes available for Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and De’Andre Hunter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
23 days ago
Mitchell will get the night off against a lottery team. That will leave an open spot in the starting unit, which will likely be filled by one of Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson or Dean Wade. All three, along with De’Andre Hunter, will see a bump in minutes and usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
23 days ago
Allen missed Sunday’s loss to the Pistons with an illness. Sam Merrill started in his place and had 15 points. Allen is questionable for Tuesday’s game with an illness, but has plenty of time to recover before tip-off against the Pacers.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
23 days ago
Allen has missed nine straight games, but he’s poised to return to action on Monday. If he reclaims his starting role, Royce O’Neale would move back to the bench. Collin Gillespie has been a solid contributor with Allen out, and Gillespie’s fantasy appeal will take a hit if Allen is cleared.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
24 days ago
Booker sealed the win with a high-difficulty step-back three over elite defender Alex Caruso in the final seconds, punctuating a strong second half in which he poured in 18 points on 4-of-7 shooting while getting to the line nine times. The 29-year-old scoring machine has been a one-dimensional fantasy contributor this season, topping 24 points in seven of 10 games since returning from injury back on December 14. The Suns will have a quick turnaround as they travel to face the Rockets on Monday night before closing out a four-game week with matchups against the Grizzlies, Knicks and Wizards.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
24 days ago
Goodwin put together one of the best shooting performances of his career in this one, setting new career-high marks for points (26) and three-pointers (eight) as he knocked down a surreal 8-of-13 from beyond the arc. It was the third 20-point performance of his career. His combination of scoring upside and strong rebounding give him some appeal in deeper fantasy leagues but he’ll need to stay hot from distance to be a reliable option.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
24 days ago
Due to his right hamstring, which was initially injured during the preseason and then aggravated in his second appearance, Green has only appeared in two games this season. According to Ott, he is progressing in his recovery. “Some of that, you can measure. Is he 100% strength? He’s there,” Ott said. “So now, this is the ramp up time period onto the court is where he’s at. That’s currently where he’s at. So he’s fully healthy, strong. His sprint speed is good and now we’re going to give him a couple of weeks to play.” Collin Gillespie has filled in admirably in the starting lineup, and he’s worth holding onto until Green is cleared and playing without restrictions.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
24 days ago
Unfortunately, Allen will miss a ninth consecutive game due to right knee injury management. Until he’s healthy enough to play, Allen will continue to be replaced in the starting lineup by Royce O’Neale. Also, Collin Gillespie has added fantasy value with Allen and Jalen Green unavailable. Suns head coach Jordan Ott said on Sunday that he hopes to have Allen back for Monday’s game against the Rockets.
Source: Kellan Olson
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
24 days ago
Jarrett Allen’s absence on Sunday led to Merrill returning to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his previous two appearances. The Cavaliers’ guard did what was expected, offering solid three-point value while also tallying a few rebounds and assists. With Jaylon Tyson (6/7/3/1/2 with one three-pointer) ahead of Merrill in the pecking order, the sharpshooter’s fantasy value is limited when the Cavaliers are whole.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
24 days ago
Much to the delight of fantasy managers who have him rostered, Mobley continues to rack up the blocked shots. With his four on Sunday, the Cavaliers’ forward/center has tallied 15 over his last four appearances. The height of Mobley’s fantasy ceiling is partly determined by Jarrett Allen’s availability, and he did not play on Sunday due to illness. While he has not reached his lofty ADP (19), Mobley has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past week.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
24 days ago
Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in 20 of the 34 games he’s played this season, including each of the last three. The only thing missing from the Cavaliers’ guard’s stat line on Sunday was a blocked shot, but fantasy managers aren’t going to lose any sleep over that. Cleveland plays three games in Week 12, starting with the Pacers on Tuesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
24 days ago
The Cavaliers won’t have Jarrett Allen for Sunday’s game, as he has been ruled out due to illness. As a result, Merrill is in the starting lineup, with Tyson and Mobley shifting down a position.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
24 days ago
Merrill is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Nuggets. With the Cavaliers being down Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade, Merrill’s return should not negatively affect De’Andre Hunter’s playing time.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Power Forward • #32
24 days ago
The Cavaliers will be without two rotation frontcourt players, as Wade and Jarrett Allen (illness) are out. De’Andre Hunter and Nae’Qwan Tomlin will have added opportunities to contribute, with one likely moving into the starting five.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
24 days ago
Allen was initially questionable for Sunday’s game, and his absence opens up a spot in the Cavaliers’ starting lineup. With Dean Wade also out, the Cavaliers may turn to De’Andre Hunter or Nae’Qwan Tomlin to fill the resulting void. Also, Evan Mobley shifts from power forward to center.
Source: Danny Cunningham
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
25 days ago
Once again listed as questionable, Allen has missed Phoenix’s last eight games due to right knee injury management. If he remains out, the Suns will continue to rely on Royce O’Neale to fill the resulting void. That said, Collin Gillespie’s fantasy value receives a more significant boost when Allen doesn’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #
25 days ago
Nance has been out since November 28, and the Cavaliers have not provided a timeline for his return. The veteran forward’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
25 days ago
Wade did not play in Friday’s win over the Nuggets, which freed up a spot in the starting lineup. Jaylon Tyson stepped in and has played well enough to merit rostering, even if he’s coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
25 days ago
Merrill was not available for Friday’s win over the Nuggets, with his minutes being absorbed by De’Andre Hunter. If Merrill cannot play on Sunday, rotation minutes would be available to Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he would not be worth streaming in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
25 days ago
Allen has not missed a game since December 14, as he was returning from multiple finger injuries. With Sam Merrill and Dean Wade both questionable for Sunday’s game, the Cavaliers may once again look to Jaylon Tyson to step in as a starter. The second-year wing’s production has been good enough to merit being rostered in some 12-team formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
25 days ago
Williams bounced back after scoring just two points in 24 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The 24-year-old center had 15 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes in the win over the Kings. It’s likely Williams would’ve played a few more minutes if the game was closer. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
25 days ago
Gillespie continues to be one of the best surprises of the season. The 26-year-old shooting guard has established himself as a key member of the Suns’ lineup, contributing points, rebounds, assists, steals, threes and field goal percentage. Gillespie is 15th overall in per game value over the last two weeks. While his rise has mostly happened with Grayson Allen (knee) out of the lineup, don’t expect much to change with Gillespie upon Allen’s eventual return.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
26 days ago
Booker’s lone three of the game came in the first quarter, when he put the Kings’ Drew Eubanks on skates and hit a step-back three-pointer. The 29-year-old shooting guard has scored 87 points over his last three games while making only four three-pointers. While it’s a testament to Booker’s scoring ability that he can have that many points without many threes, his 30 percent three-point shooting percentage this year would be a career-low. He’s provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. Booker and the Suns close out the week against the Thunder on Sunday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
26 days ago
Mitchell, who topped 30 points for the 19th time this season, locked horns with his Nuggets counterpart Jamal Murray as the pair traded punches down the home stretch with the Cavaliers erasing a late deficit to emerge with a narrow victory. The 29-year-old scoring machine, who has graded out as a top-10 fantasy contributor this season, has put together back-to-back strong performances and will look to keep the momentum going on Sunday when the Cavaliers square off against the upstart Pistons.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
26 days ago
Garland dished out eight assists and played a key role late, scoring 13 of his 18 points in the second half, as Cleveland overcame a late deficit to rally for an impressive home victory against the injury-depleted Nuggets. The 25-year-old facilitator has had a down year overall, especially from a scoring standpoint, averaging just 17 points through 20 games after averaging 20.6 per-game last year.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
26 days ago
Allen is set to miss his eighth game in a row for right knee injury management reasons. Royce O’Neale should remain in the starting lineup until Allen returns, though Collin Gillespie has seen the biggest jump in value during Allen’s absence.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
26 days ago
Dean Wade (knee) is not available for Friday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Tyson will fill the void, and he has been productive enough to merit being rostered in standard leagues, whether starting or used in a reserve role.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
27 days ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last seven games, with Royce O’Neale replacing him in the starting lineup. That will remain the case if Allen has to miss an eighth straight.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard • #12
28 days ago
Gillespie has been an excellent fantasy option for most of this season, but his recent stretch has been one of his best this season. Over his last three games, he has averaged 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 5.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor. Gillespie is somehow available in 62 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be considered a must-roster player.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
28 days ago
Brooks kept the Suns afloat in the first half by scoring 20 points before the break. However, he wasn’t able to add to his scoring total in the third or fourth quarter. Brooks has enjoyed the best scoring season of his career this year, and this was poised to be a big night. He just wasn’t able to take advantage of the opportunity. However, he was able to contribute three steals in a game for the first time since mid-November.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
28 days ago
It was a rough first half for Booker, but he came alive after the break. He scored 19 points in the third quarter and ended up having a big scoring night after shooting below 40 percent in the Suns’ two previous games. It wasn’t enough for Phoenix to win, and it has been a rough season overall for Booker. However, this was a strong performance for him, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Kings on Friday.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
28 days ago
Allen will miss a seventh straight game to end the calendar year, which means Royce O’Neale should remain in the starting lineup. Collin Gillespie, however, has been the biggest beneficiary of Allen’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #0
29 days ago
Dunn, who injured his knee during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, has missed Phoenix’s last two games. Rasheer Fleming and Isaiah Livers played rotation minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over the Wizards, but neither player affects fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
29 days ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last six games due to right knee injury management, and that unfortunate streak appears likely to reach seven on Wednesday. Royce O’Neale will remain in the starting lineup as long as Allen is out, and he’s worth a look for managers needing three-pointers and steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Power Forward • #4
30 days ago
With Mark Williams serving a one-game suspension for fighting during Saturday’s win over the Pelicans, Ighodaro made his second straight start and seventh of the season. The second-year forward/center didn’t do much scoring, but he provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals. Nick Richards was also productive, tallying nine rebounds and three blocks in 17 minutes off the bench. Williams will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, which will likely push Richards out of the rotation.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
30 days ago
Brooks has now scored 20 points or more in 14 games this season, one more than his total for the entire 2024-25 campaign. He has been given more leeway offensively in Phoenix than he was in either Houston or Memphis, and the approach has not backfired on the Suns. While Brooks is still ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, the issue has been the decreased defensive production, not his offense.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
30 days ago
Booker didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the overall stat line was solid for the Suns’ star. The most significant issue for him recently has been turnovers, but Booker only committed two against the Wizards. Based on personnel alone, Wednesday’s matchup with the Cavaliers stands to be more challenging; hopefully, Booker can knock down shots at a higher clip than he did on Monday.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
30 days ago
Gillespie has now hit at least four three-pointers in four straight games, the second time he’s accomplished that feat this season. The Suns guard has emerged as a dependable fantasy option, whether he comes off the bench or starts as he currently is. However, despite being close to a top-50 player, Gillespie is still rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues. That number should increase ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams and Alvarado were ejected for fighting during the third quarter of Saturday’s game, with both players throwing punches. However, since Alvarado was judged to have escalated the altercation, he was suspended for two games while Williams was suspended for one. The Suns’ starting center will miss Monday’s game against the Wizards, and he’ll be eligible to return for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Communications
PHX • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After suffering a right knee injury during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, Dunn did not play in Saturday’s rematch. His absence resulted in more playing time for Jordan Goodwin, and Isaiah Livers entered the rotation off the bench. That would likely remain the case if Dunn can’t play on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Monday’s game will be the sixth that Allen has missed due to right knee injury management. Royce O’Neale has filled the resulting void in the starting lineup, but Collin Gillespie is the player who fantasy managers should target.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
While his fantasy value has decreased since a scalding hot start to the season, Brooks has done enough to remain on the radar in some 12-team leagues. Over the last two weeks, the veteran wing has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-100. Whether Brooks gets back to where he has to be rostered in all standard leagues remains to be seen, but he’s worth holding onto for those who did not drop him at the first sign of trouble.