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DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington is back after missing the last two games due to the league’s concussion protocol. Caleb Martin has started the previous two games, and he may be headed back to the bench with Washington available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to be part of the Hornets’ rotation. And the rotation got a bit more crowded with the team’s acquisition of Xavier Tillman Sr. from the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams has missed Dallas’s last two games, but he appears on track to return Saturday night. While Ryan Nembhard played 17 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, he’s listed as doubtful for Saturday due to his two-way contract status. Add in Tyus Jones potentially making his Mavericks’ debut, and Nembhard is unlikely to be a factor in fantasy basketball if Williams sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Charlotte waived KJ Simpson in a subsequent move. Evbuomwan will offer forward depth, but he’s not likely to see enough run to be worth a look in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Since scoring 24 points in a January 24 loss to the Lakers, Christie scored 13 points or less in four consecutive games. The Mavericks’ guard was better against the Spurs, but a 2-of-8 night from beyond the arc kept the points tally at 20. Even with the addition of Khris Middleton, those who have Christie rostered should not panic. With an eye toward the future, the Mavericks would be better served playing Max starters’ minutes than lightening his workload the rest of the season.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall has not been a player that fantasy managers look to for three-point production, as he entered Thursday with ten games of at least two triples. That changed on Thursday, as the Mavericks’ wing hit four, matching his career-high. Add in the points, rebounds and assists, and this was a good night to have Marshall rostered. Of course, category league managers will want some defensive production out of Naji. Still, he’s one of the few reliable fantasy options on the Mavericks’ roster beyond Cooper Flagg at this point.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg has been on a roll recently, scoring at least 32 points in four straight games. The Mavericks’ rookie shot over 50 percent from the field despite San Antonio’s defensive focus throughout, recording a complete stat line. With Anthony Davis no longer in the picture, Dallas’ focus for the rest of the season will be on identifying the areas they need to address to build a team around Flagg for the franchise’s next era.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After scoring nine points in Monday’s win over the Pelicans, Bridges doubled his output as Charlotte extended its win streak to eight games. While he hasn’t been the flashiest fantasy option, the Hornets’ forward has offered consistent value, ranking within the top-100 in nine-cat formats. Bridges’ value takes a hit in turnover-punt builds, but fantasy managers should not be concerned.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Ball is shooting 39.7 percent from the field over the past two weeks, his overall production is one reason why the Hornets have won their last eight games. Since shooting 0-of-10 from three in a January 21 loss to the Cavaliers, LaMelo has made at least two triples in each game of the win streak. While turnovers and shot selection can still be an issue for Ball, he’s making strides to the delight of the Hornets and fantasy managers.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
For the first time since 1999, the Hornets have won eight consecutive games. While former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year, Knueppel has been the picture of consistency in Charlotte. And his production has impacted winning. Fantasy-wise, Knueppel has been a top-75 fantasy player, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (111) by a solid distance. The Hornets will look to extend their win streak to nine when they visit Atlanta on Saturday.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is available after initially being questionable for Thursday’s game. If his right ankle gives the center any difficulty, the Mavericks would then turn to Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé to pick up the slack.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams remains out for a second straight game due to a lower right leg contusion. Due to the trades Dallas executed before the trade deadline, they’ll rely even more on Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard as the primary playmakers.
Source: Noah Weber
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the third that Salaün has missed due to illness. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the second-year forward has played limited minutes when available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #26
about 1 month ago
The goal of this transaction was for the Celtics to get out of the luxury tax. Tillman was out of the Celtics’ rotation for most of this season, averaging 7.9 minutes per game in 14 appearances. His fantasy outlook won’t change in Charlotte.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White was Charlotte’s big addition at the trade deadline, but they’ll wait at least four more games before he debuts to avoid any further issues with the calf that has given him trouble all season. Sion James and Josh Green should see a temporary boost in minutes until White debuts.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham was traded to Dallas as part of the Anthony Davis trade, but now he’ll be back in the Southeast division. Branham should be a solid depth scorer, though with Charlotte trying to push for the postseason, he likely won’t play enough minutes to make much of an impact.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Two players that have already been moved at this deadline will be swung once again. Jones will provide a veteran ball handler for a young team that has lacked a consistent option at point guard this season. Having Jones in the rotation will help Cooper Flagg’s development without resulting in extra wins. Jones could be a solid source of assists if he is able to playing at least 20 minutes per game, though he will likely come off the bench.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Signed to a one-year deal last offseason, Jones struggled to fit in, even with the Magic losing Jalen Suggs on multiple occasions due to injury. Given Charlotte’s logjam on the perimeter, this may not be the final destination for him, either via another trade or the buyout market after the deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Simpson last appeared in a game on December 18. His continued absence will not affect the Hornets’ rotation or fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün has missed Charlotte’s last two games, coinciding with Grant Williams being available. Since the Hornets have Williams in the fold, it’s doubtful that Salaün gets the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. In fact, the second-year forward isn’t guaranteed to be in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics, leading to more minutes for Jaden Hardy and Ryan Nembhard. Hardy has since been traded to the Wizards, meaning Nembhard’s playing time would increase if Williams remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford, whose right ankle has been an issue since the start of training camp, sprained it again during the second quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics. While he did return during the third quarter, the Mavericks center is back on the injury report. If he can’t play against the Spurs, Dallas will rely on Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé to handle the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington missed Tuesday’s game against the Celtics after leaving Saturday’s game against the Rockets early with a head injury. Now the 27-year-old power forward is set to miss another game as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol. Caleb Martin could see another start Thursday with Washington out.
CHA • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley was traded to Chicago on Tuesday, but reports indicated that he wouldn’t stick around. One day later, and he’s now in Charlotte. If he remains with the Hornets, he’ll provide a veteran presence in the locker room for a team that is trying to return to the postseason. That is good for Charlotte, but it doesn’t leave Conley with enough minutes for fantasy managers to consider him as an option.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Numerous teams were interested in making a move for White, and Charlotte has won the sweepstakes. With Sexton heading to Chicago, White will likely fill out the sixth man role that Sexton previously occupied and should start when LaMelo Ball comes off the bench during back-to-backs. This isn’t an ideal landing spot for White from a fantasy perspective, though he should still play enough minutes to provide some value.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Bagley has been a solid backup center for Washington this season, which includes some productive outings as a starter. With Dallas, he could be productive down the stretch of this season. He isn’t a long-term solution at center, but he will be part of the rotation along with Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell. Bagley is arguably the best offensive big in that group, so he should be able to carve out a place in the rotation and could spend time as a starter, given Gafford’s injury frequency.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham has been a volume scorer through the first four seasons of his career, which has led to some productive nights. However, he hasn’t been able to carve out a sustained role. He’ll get the chance in Dallas, and he could be a strong option during silly season. He’s only 22 years old, so there is still some upside here, but it is unlikely that he ends up as a long-term guard option for the Mavs.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton has had a solid season in Washington, and he will now get a fresh start in Dallas. Just like with the Wizards, Middleton’s availability for the rest of the season will be spotty, though he should be relatively effective when available. He’ll be part of the wing rotation, which means he’ll take away minutes from Caleb Martin, Max Christie and Klay Thompson. It’s unclear if he’ll start or come off the bench, but the minutes should be similar regardless.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford left Tuesday’s game in the second quarter with a right ankle injury, the same one that has sidelined him on multiple occasions this season. However, he was able to return during the third quarter and finished with his second straight double-double and fifth of the season. If Gafford can’t play on Thursday against the Spurs, Moussa Cissé (four points, five rebounds) and Dwight Powell (four points, two rebounds and one steal) will figure more prominently in the rotation.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Playing against his childhood favorite team for the first time, Flagg was sensational on Tuesday. All that his stat line was missing was a steal, but the rookie did everything else. Unfortunately for Flagg, the Mavericks are undermanned, making games like Tuesday’s challenging to win. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-20 fantasy player, regardless of format. The Mavericks have two more games in Week 16, both against the Spurs.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
The Mavericks are without P.J. Washington for Tuesday’s game, as he entered concussion protocol following Saturday’s loss to the Rockets. Martin moves back into the starting lineup, and he’s only worth the streaming risk in extremely deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Russell’s availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, the Mavericks are down another guard with Brandon Williams also ruled out with a leg injury. Ryan Nembhard could see meaningful usage in the backcourt while Cooper Flagg handles most of the point guard duties.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Tuesday, Williams is now officially out. The Mavericks will continue to lean on Cooper Flagg to do more as a playmaker, with Ryan Nembhard providing depth off the bench.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ryan Nembhard is expected to play, and he could see significant usage with both Russell and Williams sidelined. Cooper Flagg should handle the majority of the Mavericks’ playmaking responsibilities as the de facto point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
D’Lo’s availability isn’t meaningful for fantasy managers due to his lack of usage in recent games. Ryan Nembhard could earn a few extra minutes behind Brandon Williams (leg) if Williams is able to take the court.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball took a hit to the face early in this game after both he and head coach Charles Lee went for a ball that was going out of bounds. Ball went to the locker room, but he was able to return and push Charlotte’s winning streak to seven games. Ball hasn’t been the only reason for Charlotte’s recent success, but he has only missed three games since November, which is a great development for him. They continue to manage his minutes, which has allowed him to stay available. That limits his impact in the box score, but he’s still able to be more productive that most players in limited action.
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams has played a solid role off the bench since making his season debut on Jan. 10, but he hasn’t contributed much in the box score. However, he was able to have his first double-digit scoring outing of the season in this game. Williams isn’t a player to consider rostering in most leagues at this time, and he has never been a strong option in fantasy basketball throughout his career. However, considering he missed 14 months due to a torn ACL, it was good to see him play this well.
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner was the more impactful center for Charlotte early in the year, but recently, Moussa Diabaté has been starting and far more productive. However, that wasn’t the case in this game. Diabaté played 28 minutes to Kalkbrenner’s 18, but he only finished with two points, nine rebounds and two assists, while Kalkbrenner came close to a double-double and made an impact as a shot blocker. Kalkbrenner is a difficult player to use a roster spot on at this time, but it is good to see that he can still be productive in a limited role from time to time.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams exited early against Houston on Saturday, and he could remain out for Tuesday’s game against Boston. Ryan Nembhard should take on extra minutes off the bench, though he hasn’t played a large enough role recently to consider him as a streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington exited early from Saturday’s game after taking an inadvertent shot to the head. Now, he’ll remain out for at least one game. Caleb Martin should return to the starting unit with Washington out of the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Though Ball’s injury appears to be minor, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his playing time for the rest of the game and check to see if he shows up on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Rockets.
Source: Hornets PR
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Inclement weather, which prevented the Spurs from getting back to Texas after losing on Saturday in Charlotte until mid-afternoon Sunday, is the reason for the time change. Fantasy managers with Pelicans or Hornets on their rosters will need to set their lineups a few hours earlier than they may have planned.
Source: NBA Communications
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Green is dealing with a sprained right thumb, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Monday. That said, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford’s double-double was his fourth of the season, but the playing time may be the most notable aspect of his night in Houston. The 28 minutes were the most in a game for the Mavericks’ center since November 24, exceeded only by Gafford playing 31 minutes in a November 16 win over the Trail Blazers. How Dallas decides to approach the rest of the season will be worth watching, as Saturday’s defeat dropped them five games behind the 10th-place Clippers in the loss column. If they try to compete for a play-in spot, Gafford should be fine minutes-wise. If not, expect to see more of Moussa Cissé (three points, one rebound, one assist and one block in 13 minutes).
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
One game removed from scoring a career-high 49 points in a loss to the Hornets, Flagg put forth another stellar performance on Saturday. While a layup that could have tied the game missed the mark, the Mavericks would not have been in that position without their star rookie. Despite Dallas’s lack of healthy options, Flagg has continued to balance creating for himself and for his teammates. Over the past month, the rookie has offered top-50 fantasy value. The Mavericks open a three-game Week 16 on Tuesday against the Celtics.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington took an inadvertent shot to the head from a teammate early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game and exited shortly thereafter. He’s been diagnosed with a head contusion; hopefully, the forward doesn’t have to enter the league’s concussion protocol. Dallas opens a three-game Week 16 on Tuesday against the Celtics.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams was injured during the first half when Rockets guard Reed Sheppard inadvertently dove into his left leg while both were attempting to corral a loose ball. Checking out of the game moments later, Williams went back to the locker room after a quick lookover on the bench and is now done for the night. His absence means more playing time for Ryan Nembhard, but the rookie won’t be worth the risk in most redraft leagues if Williams has to miss additional games.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Hornets. His return means that Caleb Martin heads to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Facing countryman Victor Wembanyama, Diabaté held his own on Saturday. In addition to recording his third double-double in five games and 13th of the season, the Hornets’ forward/center’s six assists were a season-high. Rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Diabaté appears to have locked down the starting center job. Even with the Hornets playing three games in Week 16, now is the time to add Moussa if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Ball didn’t have the best day shooting the basketball, including a 3-of-9 afternoon from inside the arc, his work as a playmaker helped the Hornets extend their win streak to six games. During the run, the Hornets’ point guard’s assist-to-turnover ratio has been excellent, with Ball recording 47 assists and 17 turnovers. He’s shooting just 36.5 percent from the field over the last two weeks, which has negatively affected Ball’s fantasy value. That said, fantasy managers should be encouraged by the decrease in turnovers.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Having totaled 24 points on 8-of-27 shooting in his three prior appearances, Sexton needed a day like Saturday to snap out of his mini-slump. The Hornets guard was a perfect 5-on-5 from beyond the arc, knocking down two within the first three minutes of the fourth quarter. With Charlotte’s perimeter starters being healthy, Sexton offers limited fantasy value. But he’s capable of providing a spark off the bench, which was the case on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller and the Hornets have now won six consecutive games, the franchise’s longest win streak since March 2016. And he’s been on a roll recently, scoring at least 20 points in 10 straight games. Another impressive streak for Miller is that he’s made his last 38 free throws. Over the past two weeks, he has provided first-round per-game value in 12-team leagues. The Hornets play three games in Week 16, starting with the Pelicans on Monday.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Green was initially listed as probable for Saturday’s game, so the upgrade was expected. While he’ll be part of the rotation due to his defense, the 2020 first-round pick is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall sat out on Thursday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back against Houston, and his return should push Caleb Martin back to the bench with Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington both healthy and available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams missed Thursday’s game, but he will return to take on San Antonio. That was the second night of a back-to-back, so it isn’t surprising that he was out after missing over a year of games. He’ll be back playing a reserve role down low, which hasn’t yielded much fantasy production.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Green has popped up on the injury report with an Achilles issue, but it isn’t expected to keep him on the sidelines. This game has been moved up from 3 p.m. eastern to noon eastern due to expected inclement weather, so fantasy managers should adjust their lineups earlier than usual.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Bridges has had some rough performances in January, but this was a solid one. He came close to recording a triple-double, and he was able to contribute on the defensive end, which he hasn’t been able to do often this year. He had shot better than 50 percent in three straight games prior to this one, and he’ll look to get back to his hot shooting ways against the Spurs on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller’s start to the season wasn’t pretty, but he has flipped the switch recently. This was his ninth straight game with at least 20 points, and he has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in five straight games. This wasn’t his best performance of the stretch, but he has been on another level offensively, which has led to elite production for fantasy managers. He’ll look to stay hot against the Spurs on Saturday to wrap up the week.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel may not have been able to match his former teammate Cooper Flagg’s 49 points, but his performance was still strong. He set career highs for both points and three-pointers and was incredibly efficient while doing it. Not many perimeter-oriented rookies are as efficient as Knueppel has been this season, which has allowed him to make a big impact in fantasy basketball. He’ll look to carry this hot shooting into Saturday’s matchup with the Spurs.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin has been starting over the past two weeks for Dallas, and he has had some strong production lately. The shooting has been rough, but he has averaged 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game during that stretch, and he set a new season high for rebounds in this one. His upside as a scorer has been limited, though he has had a few solid performances mixed in. Naji Marshall got a rest night in this game, but he should return to take on the Rockets on Saturday. Assuming everyone else remains available, Martin will likely head back to the bench, which will eliminate his run as a streaming option.