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SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 8 hours ago
Kornet missed Friday’s game against the Cavs, but the Spurs are expecting him to suit up on Monday, even if he is still officially listed as questionable. With Victor Wembanyama (calf) doubtful, Kornet should get at least one more game as a starter.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Guard • #5
about 8 hours ago
Castle has been sidelined since November 16, but prior to that, he had been playing incredibly well despite De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup. Castle may have his minutes managed in his first game back after a multi-week absence, but he will eventually push Julian Champagnie back to the bench. Dylan Harper may also lose out on a few minutes with Castle back. Monday’s game will be the first time that Castle, Fox and Harper will be available at the same time this season.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
1 day ago
Kornet did not play in Friday’s game against the Cavaliers, resulting in Bismack Biyombo moving into the starting lineup. With Biyombo and Kelly Olynky combining to play 16 minutes on Friday, neither will be worth the risk if Kornet remains out on Monday. San Antonio was willing to go small for extended periods, with Jeremy Sochan spending some time at the five.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
1 day ago
While Wembanyama returned to practice on Sunday, he has not yet reached the point where he can play in games. The next opportunity for him to play will be on Wednesday when the Spurs visit the Lakers in an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. As long as he’s healthy, Luke Kornet will be the starter until Wemby returns.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard • #11
1 day ago
McLaughlin’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Stephon Castle being questionable for Monday’s game. There’s no reason to consider rostering McLaughlin in fantasy leagues.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard • #5
1 day ago
Castle will likely need some time to ramp up when he returns, but his availability will eventually cut into Julian Champagnie’s and Dylan Harper’s minutes. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Castle’s injury status moving forward.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Guard • #5
1 day ago
Castle will likely need some time to ramp up when he returns, but his availability will eventually cut into Julian Champagnie’s and Dylan Harper’s minutes. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Castle’s injury status moving forward.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
1 day ago
Wemby’s participation in practice bodes well for his chances of returning this week. After Monday’s matchup with the Pels, the Spurs’ next game will be Wednesday against the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Until Wemby is back, the Spurs will pick up the slack with Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
1 day ago
Wemby’s participation in practice bodes well for his chances of returning this week. After Monday’s matchup with the Pels, the Spurs’ next game will be Wednesday against the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Until Wemby is back, the Spurs will pick up the slack with Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo.
Source: Jeff McDonald
CLE • Guard • #45
2 days ago
The Cavaliers got off to an ice-cold start on the second night of a back-to-back, scoring a season-low 36 points in the first half. Mitchell came alive after the break, burying seven three-pointers and dropping 21 points in the second half as Cleveland roared back to make this one close. He had an opportunity to knock down a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds but came up empty. The 29-year-old scoring machine is averaging 30.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks over 23 games this season. The Cavaliers are off until Friday when they face the floundering Wizards before closing out a two-game week with a home matchup against the Hornets.
CLE • • #
2 days ago
Proctor also missed Friday’s game against the Spurs for personal reasons. The 21-year-old point guard might’ve been in line for some minutes with Lonzo Ball (knee) out. Proctor did’t play Wednesday due to a coach’s decision when Ball was available.
CLE • Guard • #2
2 days ago
Ball had two points, six rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes off the bench against the Spurs on Friday. The 28-year-old point guard will sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Warriors for injury management reasons. His absence impacts the Cavaliers rotation, but isn’t significant for fantasy basketball.
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
3 days ago
Nae’Qwan Tomlin started this game with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, and while he was able to contribute 13 points in 18 minutes, he wasn’t as effective as Wade. Though he typically hasn’t been a productive player in fantasy basketball, he was able to start the second half and turn in a strong stat line during his 29 minutes on the floor. Wade isn’t worth rostering, but he played well in this game.
CLE • Guard • #45
3 days ago
Mitchell is enjoying the best offensive season of his career, which has gone under the radar due to the Cavaliers’ struggles. He’s averaging a career-best 30.6 points per game while also shooting over 50 percent from the floor for the first time in his career. “Only” scoring 28 points in this game actually dropped his average slightly. He’ll keep pouring in the points to help the Cavs stay afloat until they get healthy.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
3 days ago
Tyson has been incredible as a starter during his second season in the NBA. He has been able to start more than expected due to various injuries, and he has taken advantage of the opportunity. In 14 starts this year, he is averaging 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.6 three-pointers per game. As long as he is starting, he should be considered a must-roster player in every format.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
3 days ago
Vassell hasn’t been able to pour in the points consistently this year, but he’s still more than capable. He’s taken on more offensive responsibility lately, and he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six games. His seven triples in this game matched his season high. Vassell’s production is down this year, but he has stepped up with Stephon Castle (hip) and Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined. As long as they’re out, he should continue to receive a boost in production.
SAS • Guard • #4
3 days ago
Fox has been able to provide late-game magic in multiple games recently to help lead the Spurs to wins, but he wasn’t able to get it done in this one. Still, he was able to turn in a strong line. Fox has now scored at least 25 points in four straight games and in nine of his last 10 appearances. He’ll continue to keep the Spurs afloat until Victor Wembanyama (calf) returns to the lineup.
CLE • • #
3 days ago
With Darius Garland out, Tomlin enters the Cavs’ opening unit for his second start of the season. The remaining four starters each started Cleveland’s most recent game against the Trail Blazers, which ended in a loss. The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games and will look to get back on track against the Spurs on Friday.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Center • #4
3 days ago
Mobley was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but it won’t prevent him from suiting up against San Antonio. With Jarrett Allen (finger) sidelined, Mobley will continue to fill the center spot, which leaves him primed for a big night against Luke Kornet and the Spurs.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Center • #4
3 days ago
Mobley popped up as questionable with an illness Friday afternoon ahead of the Cavaliers’ matchup against the Spurs. The 24-year-old center’s status for the game is certainly up in the air. With Jarrett Allen (finger) already ruled out, the Cavaliers could end up relying on Dean Wade and Nae’Qwan Tomlin in the frontcourt.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
3 days ago
Kornet is set to miss Friday’s game against the Cavaliers with a sore left ankle. Kelly Olynyk should move into the starting lineup with Victor Wembanyama also sidelined while Jeremy Sochan also picks up additional minutes. Olynyk is worth streaming.
CLE • • #
4 days ago
Proctor will not be available for Friday’s game, but his absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball. With Lonzo Ball available, the rookie wing picked up a DNP-CD in Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
4 days ago
Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, who host the Warriors on Saturday. Garland’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, which Lonzo Ball could fill since he’s available. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues when given this role, but the fantasy ceiling is limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
4 days ago
Kornet, who has been starting for the injured Victor Wembanyama, is dealing with a sore left ankle. If he’s unable to play on Friday, Kelly Olynyk would benefit the most in terms of playing time. While Jeremy Sochan may also pick up a few more minutes, Olynyk is the player to target as he would likely move into the starting lineup.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
5 days ago
Since moving into the Spurs’ starting lineup on November 16 to fill the void left by Victor Wembanyama, Kornet has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats. The issue has been the lack of scoring, with the 7-foot-1 center averaging 6.6 points per game. However, Kornet has been a good player to roster for those needing rebounds and blocks. He was productive in those categories in Orlando, with his third block coming as time expired to preserve the victory. Kornet remains a specialist, but the opportunity to start makes him a player worth holding onto in deep leagues.
SAS • • #
5 days ago
Since returning to action on November 26, Harper has reached double figures in four of five games, including each of the last four. With Stephon Castle (hip) out, the Spurs’ perimeter rotation is less crowded, which has benefitted the rookie. Harper has been most beneficial in the points, assists and steals categories, so he’s been relegated to deep-league status in redraft formats. But there is a lot to like about his skill set, and Harper has not reached his ceiling.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
5 days ago
While Vassell’s season-long fantasy value places him outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats, he has been close to a top-50 player over the past two weeks. De’Aaron Fox has been the biggest beneficiary of the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, but Vassell isn’t far behind. And while injuries to key players are never a good thing, those absences may have given Vassell the boost he needed after a slow start to the season.
SAS • Guard • #4
5 days ago
While Fox did not record any defensive stats and was responsible for seven turnovers, eight-cat managers will undoubtedly accept his stat line. The Spurs guard, whose two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining gave his team the lead for good, recorded his second 20-point game of the season. With Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined, more of the offense runs through Fox, which raises his ceiling despite the turnover concerns.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
5 days ago
Tyson’s final stat line wasn’t eye-popping, but he continues to hold down a place in the starting lineup. With Jarrett Allen (finger) out for at least another week, the second-year wing should be considered in a broader range of fantasy leagues. Over the past two weeks, Tyson has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats. Yet he’s still rostered in just 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
CLE • Center • #4
5 days ago
With Jarrett Allen (finger) sidelined, there’s more room for Mobley to operate on both ends of the floor. Despite the outcome of Wednesday’s game, Mobley recorded the kind of stat line that fantasy managers hope to see consistently. His five blocked shots were a season-high, and the Cavaliers’ forward/center has provided top-20 fantasy value over the past two weeks. Mobley will look to continue this run on Friday when the Spurs visit.
CLE • Guard • #45
5 days ago
Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in 13 games this season, including three of his last four. The Cavaliers guard once again did most of the heavy lifting offensively, as Darius Garland (6/3/4/0/1 with one three-pointer) shot 2-of-13 from the field. Mitchell had a tough night from deep, shooting 3-of-13 on three-pointers, but the two-point production salvaged the overall field-goal percentage. Cleveland hosts San Antonio on Friday.
CLE • Guard • #2
5 days ago
Ball is back after a two-game absence, and he’ll provide additional depth on the perimeter behind starting Darius Garland. With Garland available, Ball is in a spot where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: Danny Cunningham
SAS • • #
6 days ago
There aren’t as many minutes for Harper as there are for other lottery picks, but he was able to make the most of his time in this game. Since returning from a 10-game absence, Harper has averaged 12.5 points, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals in just 18 minutes per game. He’ll continue to have his minutes managed for now, and when he returns to a full workload, he’ll still have De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle ahead of him in the rotation. Harper is valuable asset in dynasty leagues, but his role may not be large enough for him to truly pop this season.
SAS • Guard • #4
6 days ago
Fox checked back into the game with 4:07 left in the fourth, with the Spurs down 113-110. From that point on, he had 11 points and an assist to deliver a win for San Antonio. Fox has been able to help the Spurs stay afloat with Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined, and he has been able to provide third-round value to this point. He is having his best season from the free throw line and the second-best field goal percentage of his career. Fox will continue to shine as the focal point of this team until Wemby returns, and he’ll have no issues still being a star after that.
SAS • Forward • #40
6 days ago
It doesn’t happen often, but Barnes is certainly still capable of big offensive nights like this one. He led all scorers in this game while also setting a new season-high for points. Barnes has a better nine-cat value than he typically does, mostly because he is posting career highs in both steals and three-pointers per game. He’s currently available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be worth rostering in standard leagues as long as Victor Wembanyama remains out.
CLE • Guard • #5
6 days ago
This will be an eighth straight absence for Merrill, and there hasn’t been much clarity as to how much longer he’ll be out. Jaylon Tyson will continue to play a large role, even if he is pushed to the bench with Darius Garland back. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor will also continue to see added minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
6 days ago
Ball has missed Cleveland’s last two games, freeing up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor. However, they also benefitted from the absence of Darius Garland on Monday, so even fewer minutes will be available to Porter and Proctor if Ball plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
6 days ago
Garland did not play in Monday’s win over the Pacers, which moved Dean Wade into the starting lineup. Wade should head back to the bench, with Jaylon Tyson continuing to start. The second-year wing has played well this season, most recently scoring 27 points on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #4
7 days ago
After a stellar individual performance in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, Mobley’s production on Monday was modest by comparison. However, he recorded multiple blocked shots in a game for the 10th time this season, nearly a third of the way to his total for the 2024-25 season (34). With Jarrett Allen (finger) out for a few weeks, fantasy managers hope this is when Mobley will truly explode as a fantasy option.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
7 days ago
After scoring 17 points on 6-of-18 shooting in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, Tyson was far better against the Pacers. The 27 points were the second-most for him in an NBA game, trailing only Tyson’s 31-point effort against the Pacers in the 2024-25 regular season finale. With Tyson starting 12 of the 17 games he’s appeared in, it’s clear that he’s considered to be a player who can provide consistent value within the Cavaliers’ rotation. Providing fifth-round value in nine-cat formats, Tyson is rightfully being rostered in some 14-team leagues.
CLE • Guard • #45
7 days ago
With Darius Garland unavailable, Mitchell took on more of the playmaking responsibilities on Monday. That did not keep him from seeking his own shot, as the Cavaliers star put up 27 and finished with his first 40-point game of the season. Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson combined to score 70 of Cleveland’s 135 points, more than compensating for the absences of Garland and Jarrett Allen. So far, Mitchell has provided first-round per-game value in eight-cat formats, and he isn’t far away from doing the same in nine-cat.
SAS • Guard • #11
7 days ago
It has been close to a month since McLaughlin’s last appearance in a game. With the Spurs providing no clarity on a timeline, fantasy managers should assume he’s out indefinitely. And he wasn’t a player who offered much fantasy value when healthy, either.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
7 days ago
With Darius Garland sitting out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back, Wade will slide into the starting lineup, which will shift Donovan Mitchell up to point guard. Wade is a reliable veteran presence, but he hasn’t been able to be productive in fantasy basketball when given a larger role in the past.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Guard • #10
7 days ago
Garland logged 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, but he’ll sit out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set. With Lonzo Ball (illness) and Sam Merrill (hand) also out, expect Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor to see increased run. Donovan Mitchell should be in line for monster usage, while Jaylon Tyson could get also get a bump in usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard • #4
8 days ago
The Spurs have won five of their last seven games, but they were unable to outscore a red-hot Timberwolves squad without both Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Stephon Castle (hip) in this one. The 27-year-old point guard topped 25 points for the sixth time in his last seven contests. He’s delivered third-round value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 24.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks through 11 games. The Spurs will kick off a four-game week on Teusday against the Grizzlies before road matchups against the Magic, Cavaliers and Pelicans.
CLE • Center • #4
8 days ago
Mobley has routinely punished Boston’s undersized frontcourt in recent years, and that pattern held firm as he got whatever he wanted inside with Neemias Queta sidelined — while also knocking down three of six attempts from beyond the arc. The 24-year-old center had a chance to come through in the final seconds but his fadeaway jumper came up short and Cleveland fell just two points shy of pulling off an incredible comeback. The Cavaliers return to action Monday against the Pacers before matchups with the Trail Blazers, Spurs and Warriors to round out a four-game week.
CLE • Guard • #45
8 days ago
Mitchell got off to an extremely slow start by his lofty standards in this one, but he came alive in the closing moments, draining a pair of three-pointers to make it a one possession game on two separate occasions during the final minute. He’s failed to break 20 points in two of his last three games, but went off for 42 points in the other contest during that stretch. He’s delivered second-round fantasy value this season, averaging 29.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals through 19 games.
CLE • Guard • #9
8 days ago
While Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are good to go for Sunday’s matchup, the Cavaliers won’t have reserve Lonzo Ball (knee) available. Porter will be able to absorb the minutes that would have gone to Ball, but this is not a good spot to find reliable fantasy value. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • • #
8 days ago
Nance Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 soleus strain, and he’ll be out through the end of December at minimum. Thomas Bryant should see additional run in his absence.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers on X.com
CLE • • #
8 days ago
Nance Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 soleus strain, and he’ll be out through the end of December at minimum. Thomas Bryant should see additional run in his absence.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers on X.com
CLE • Center • #31
8 days ago
Allen returned to action on Friday against the Hawks, but he sat out Saturday against the Celtics and will miss at least a week. Jaylon Tyson is worth a look, as he should fill in for Allen until he returns.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
SAS • Guard • #11
9 days ago
McLaughlin has been sidelined for over three weeks, and there isn’t much clarity as to when he’ll return. However, with De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper both available, McLaughlin’s role will be minimal when he returns, if he’s part of the rotation at all.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard • #4
10 days ago
While Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie handled most of the scoring, Fox led the way with 12 assists on Friday. And he’s been highly valuable to fantasy managers recently, providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While some may be tempted to sell high, that may not be the best course of action. With Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama out, Fox has a higher ceiling, and taking advantage of this would be a good idea.
SAS • Forward • #30
10 days ago
Having started the last five games due to injuries, Champagnie has recorded double-doubles in three straight. The 25 points he tallied on Friday were a season-high, and Julian has three 20-point games. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Champagnie has provided sixth-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama remain out, he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
10 days ago
Vassell put on a show Friday night, with his hot shooting pushing the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Not only did he record his first 30-point game of the season, but this was also the third time he’s scored at least 20. The absences of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle give Vassell more room to expand his influence on offense, and he’s taken advantage of the opportunity. The Spurs visit Minnesota in their final game of Week 6 on Sunday.