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DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić’s injury came in the opening quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks, when he appeared to tweak his ankle. He returned to the game and scored a triple-double in the loss, but it is now uncertain to take the floor against the Bulls. He’s one of the most productive players in NBA history; his fantasy value will be hard to replace if unable to suit up on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Johnson’s upgrade to questionable signals a return to the floor is not far away. The first-year Nuggets forward was injured on December 23 against the Mavericks and has not played in any of Denver’s 23 games since. He’s had an up-and-down season, but he was playing better before the latest injury. Should Johnson return, it’ll likely be to the starting lineup, where he’ll have a chance to pick up where he left off.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones will join several of his teammates on the sideline on Saturday in what’s been an injury-plagued season for the Nuggets. His injury came in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks after clashing heads with Karl-Anthony Towns. Jones is now in the league’s concussion protocol and won’t be available for the time being.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun returned from injury on February 3 against the Pistons, before taking the floor a second time the next day against the Knicks. Even on the second game of a back-to-back after a long injury layoff, Braun logged 43 minutes in the overtime loss, indicating that his health may not hold him back much going forward. His status ahead of Saturday’s game in Chicago suggests he’ll be available to help the Nuggets try to end a three-game skid.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets can’t catch a break this season, as another key player will miss extended time. Watson sustained a right hamstring strain, and he won’t return until the first week of March at the earliest. Spencer Jones (head), Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. could all be in line for extended run until Watson returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
For the second time this season, Traoré scored 21 points in a game. However, the assists and assist-to-turnover ratio are of greater importance to the Nets when evaluating the rookie guard. Traoré committed four turnovers on the night, which is no small feat when considering the defensive abilities of Orlando’s Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. With the Nets headed back to the draft lottery, Traoré should play plenty for the rest of the season. While not a must-add, his name is one to keep in mind for the post-All-Star break portion of the schedule.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Dëmin continues to be the shining star of Brooklyn’s five-player draft class. The rookie guard shot 66.7 percent from the field, setting a season high with 26 points. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and Dëmin once again showed why he has “silly season standout” potential. If he’s sitting on the waiver wire, don’t hesitate to pick him up.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson, who has provided the Nuggets with excellent contributions as the team navigated multiple injuries, pulled up during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s double-overtime loss to the Knicks. With Spencer Jones having exited earlier in the game with a head injury, the Nuggets relied more on Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. in Watson’s absence. One may move into the starting lineup, but both will have streaming value in deeper leagues.
Source: Tony Jones
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones has been excellent as a fill-in for Denver this year while they’ve battled so many injuries. The second-year forward will be rewarded with a standard deal, and with Peyton Watson injuring his hamstring on Wednesday, Jones’s availability could become even more important to the Nuggets moving forward, even if he isn’t a strong option for fantasy managers.
BKN • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Minott had an excellent stretch early in the season for Boston, but he has been out of the rotation for a while now. He’ll get a fresh start in Brooklyn, and the 23-year-old has already proven that he can be a fantasy commodity. He could be a sneaky grab for a rebuilding team, which could lead to strong production during silly season.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
The 2023 second-round pick was never able to carve out a role in Denver, so the Nuggets will move on to create an open roster spot. Tyson may get an opportunity to make an impact for Brooklyn during silly season, though his upside for fantasy managers will be limited.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Agbaji was acquired from the Raptors on Wednesday, but the deal is still being finalized, so he will not suit up on Thursday. His next chance to make his Nets debut will be on Saturday against the Wizards. That should mean more minutes for Ziaire Williams and Ben Saraf on Thursday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić was supposedly still under a minutes restriction on Wednesday. Due to the combination of the game requiring two overtimes and Jonas Valančiūnas (two points, three rebounds and two assists) struggling with foul trouble, the three-time MVP’s restriction appeared to be nothing more than a suggestion. Jokić played 44 of a possible 58 minutes, recording his 17th triple-double of the season. There was an injury scare during the first quarter when The Joker hit the floor with a left leg injury, but he was able to return. The lone issue for him was three-point shooting, with Jokić going 1-of-13 from beyond the arc.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray came out hot on Wednesday, scoring 20 of the Nuggets’ 30 first-quarter points. He struggled from beyond the arc, making only three of 14 attempts, which negatively affected the overall field-goal percentage. However, he’s recorded back-to-back 30-point games, and the 39 scored in Wednesday’s double-overtime defeat were the most in a game for Murray since January 17. The Nuggets play once more in Week 16, Saturday night in Chicago.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson played 33 minutes before having to leave Wednesday’s game, giving a foul to stop play before immediately limping back to the locker room. He finished with 10 points (4-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. The Nuggets relied on Bruce Brown (10 points, five rebounds, three steals, one block and two three-pointers) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (19 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers) down the stretch, and that will be the case if Watson has to miss multiple games. Watson will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones, who was active for his 50th game of the season, banged heads with Karl-Anthony Towns late in the first quarter. While the rookie remained in the game immediately after, he exited during the second quarter and did not return. As a two-way contract player who was active for his 50th game on Wednesday, Jones can only be eligible for future games if he’s placed on a standard contract. And with Peyton Watson pulling his hamstring during the fourth quarter, there may be more urgency on the part of the Nuggets’ front office to come to a resolution on the rookie’s status.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones is back in the Nuggets’ starting lineup for Wednesday’s game, with his inclusion coming at Jalen Pickett’s expense. Denver will have a decision to make afterward, as this is the 50th game Jones has been active for this season, the limit for players on two-day deals. If the Nuggets want to have Jones available for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs, they’ll need to convert him to a standard contract.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun is good to go after initially being listed as probable. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, and the workload should be similar against the Knicks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Agbaji fell out of the rotation in Toronto, and now he’ll get a fresh start in Brooklyn. The former lottery pick should fill out some minutes on the wing, which could alter Ziaire Williams’ place in the rotation. Agbaji could end up making a large impact for fantasy managers during silly season, but he shouldn’t be rostered at this point.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas has been playing a reserve role for Brooklyn recently, which has led to some decent scoring nights, though he hasn’t popped. Drake Powell and Ben Saraf should take on extra minutes with Thomas unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun made his return to the lineup against Detroit on Tuesday and immediately slotted in as a starter. He’s expected to be available once again, and he should see a similar workload after playing an unproductive 26 minutes against the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
While Nic Claxton (10 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes) will start whenever he’s available, now may be the time for fantasy managers seeking “silly season” value to invest in Sharpe, if they haven’t already. He recorded his third double-double of the season against the Lakers, recording season-highs in points and rebounds while also posting solid numbers in assists and steals. The Nets only play two more games in Week 16, but that should not deter deep-league managers from strongly considering Sharpe.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after missing two games for personal reasons, Porter recorded his second double-double in as many appearances and ninth of the season. And Tuesday should have been even better for the Nets forward, as he shot a brutal 0-of-9 from beyond the arc. Porter entered the game shooting 39.8 percent from three on the season, so this performance was a clear departure from the norm. The only thing that should concern fantasy managers is MPJ’s availability, especially if he remains in Brooklyn after the trade deadline.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Minutes-wise, Jokić has progressed from 25 to 29 to 33 in his first three games since returning from a knee injury that cost him a month of the season. The 30-year-old center was excellent as usual Tuesday despite falling to the top team in the Eastern Conference on the road. The question now will be if Jokić will play and potentially how much will he play on the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Knicks on the road.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray had his 14th game this season with at least 30 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons. The 28-year-old guard got to the free throw line multiple times in the final minute of regulation, doing enough to keep the Nuggets within one possession before finally missing one crucial free throw and finishing 12-of-13 from the line. Murray has provided first-round value this year. The Nuggets will be back on the floor Wednesday for the second game of the back-to-back against the Knicks on the road.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Porter and Clowney are back after multi-game absences, with the former missing the last two games and the latter the previous five. Their returns push Terance Mann and Danny Wolf to the bench, with Traoré starting alongside Dëmin in the backcourt.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun is in the starting lineup after missing Denver’s prior 12 games with a left ankle injury. He’ll step in for Spencer Jones, who is inactive to conserve a game on his 50-game limit as a two-way contract player. Those who are rostering Jones need to put him on the bench before tipoff. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
After missing Denver’s last 12 games, Braun is good to go for Tuesday’s matchup with the Pistons. It’s unknown how much he’ll play, and whether Braun will start or come off the bench. If he’s moved into the starting lineup immediately, Jalen Pickett would head to the bench.
Source: Katy Winge
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Both players received probable tags on Monday, so their availability isn’t surprising. Clowney will return from a five-game absence, and Williams from a three-gamer. Clowney and Williams are expected to handle their normal workloads.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun has missed the last 12 games for Denver, but there is a chance he returns against Detroit. Jalen Pickett has been the starter recently and should remain in that role until Braun is back. Braun has struggled this season, but he has started in every game that he’s played.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams has missed the last three games with a calf contusion, but he is expected to return to take on Los Angeles. Williams’ absence opened the door for Jalen Wilson to take on a larger role, so he should lose out on minutes with Williams likely back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Clowney has missed the last five games for Brooklyn, but he’s expected to return against Los Angeles. Nolan Traore and Danny Wolf have been starting recently with Clowney and Michael Porter Jr. (personal) out, but MPJ is not on the injury report, so Traore and Wolf should return to reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
MPJ missed the last two games for the Nets, but he will be back to take on Los Angeles. Danny Wolf started in his place, but Wolf will likely head back to the bench with MPJ and Noah Clowney (back) expected back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson did his best to pick up the slack offensively for the Nuggets, with his 29 points being one more than Nikola Jokić (16) and Jamal Murray (12) combined. Since moving into the starting lineup in mid-November, Watson has been a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. And with Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson still out, he should remain a starter for the foreseeable future. Watson is rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low, given his current role.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
With the Thunder limiting Nikola Jokić to 16 points and nine shot attempts, Sunday was a night when the Nuggets needed an elite effort from Murray. Unfortunately for him, Oklahoma City was able to make his night difficult as well, with the 12 points being the fewest Murray’s scored in a game since a December 11 win over the Kings in which he finished with 11. Given Murray’s season-long production, there’s no need for concern after one challenging performance. The Nuggets play three games in Week 16.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
After playing 25 minutes in his first game back from a knee injury on Friday, Jokić’s playing time increased by four minutes on Sunday. However, the Thunder did a good job of keeping the three-time MVP under wraps, with Jokić committing six turnovers and only attempting nine shots. And things won’t get easier, as the Nuggets open a three-game Week 16 with a road back-to-back against the Pistons and Knicks, the top two teams in the East.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Wolf and the Nets had an evening to forget Sunday in Detroit. The 21-year-old power forward had six points on nine attempts as the Pistons’ blew out the Nets by 53, the franchise’s largest ever margin of victory. Unfortunately, the Nets are no stranger to games like this as they fell to the Knicks by 54 last month. They’ll look to turn the page in Week 16 with three games, the first of which is Tuesday against the Lakers at home.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is officially available after initially being listed as probable for Sunday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place within the Nuggets’ starting lineup.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun remains out for another game, an unsurprising development since he was listed as doubtful. Jalen Pickett will stay in the starting lineup, but he is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić returned from nearly a month-long absence with a 31/12/5 line in 25 minutes in Friday’s win over the Clippers. The 30-year-old center was listed as probable with a knee injury Sunday, so his availability isn’t a surprise. Jokić doesn’t need to play heavy minutes to have an impact on the game, but he could see more minutes Sunday in the marquee matchup against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Thunder.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Absent from the initial injury report released for Sunday’s game, Porter is now out and will miss a second straight game for personal reasons. Danny Wolf should make another start, which gives the rookie some appeal in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests he should be good to go Sunday night. He’s scored at least 20 points in 17 of his last 18 appearances, and has a good shot of hearing his name called as an All-Star Game reserve before Sunday’s showdown with the Thunder.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić made his long-awaited return to the Nuggets’ lineup on Friday, needing just 25 minutes to put up 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in a win over the Clippers. He’ll likely be under a similar minutes restriction on Sunday, but the three-time MVP does not need to log heavy minutes to record an elite stat line. If Jokić can’t play, Jonas Valančiūnas would be the replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun has missed Denver’s last 11 games, and Sunday’s game is likely to be the 12th. However, the doubtful tag is a step in the right direction, as the Nuggets have usually ruled the guard out immediately. On Thursday, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said that he hopes to get Braun back before the All-Star break. His return would likely push Jalen Pickett to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Porter is back with the team after missing Friday’s win over the Jazz for personal reasons. His absence coincided with the return of Egor Dëmin, so Danny Wolf remained in the starting lineup. Look for the rookie to head back to the bench on Sunday, but he’ll have fantasy value during the silly season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Williams has missed due to a left calf contusion. While he hasn’t affected fantasy basketball this season when available, Williams’ absence has freed up additional minutes for Jalen Wilson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Due to a sprained lower back, Clowney will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday. Terance Mann has been the replacement, and that’s unlikely to change on Sunday. There’s no need to consider streaming Mann; there should be better options on the waiver wire on a 10-game day.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas returned after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old shooting guard had 21 points in 24 minutes off the bench. Thomas struggled from behind the three-point line, going 1-of-6. The Nets are content to keep him under 25 minutes played, which limits his overall fantasy value and eliminates his ceiling.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Dëmin had arguable his best game as a professional Friday against the Jazz. The 19-year-old shooting guard made NBA history, setting the rookie record for most consecutive games with at least one made three-pointer at 34. The eighth overall pick in last year’s draft, Dëmin had six threes on the night on his way to 25 points and also 10 rebounds. The Nets close out the week against the best team in the East in Detroit on Sunday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić was back in the lineup for the first time since December 29, and while head coach David Adelman reported that he would have his minutes restricted, that didn’t stop him from having a monster night. He only played 25 minutes, but he was able to record a 30-point double-double while remaining incredibly efficient from the floor. He was subpar from the free throw line, but he was able to get there 17 times. In the two games before he injured his knee, he took 13 and 23 free throws, and he’s shooting a career-best 7.7 free throws per game this year. Even if his minutes continue to be managed, he’ll still produce like one of the best players in fantasy basketball.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray didn’t take as many shots as he typically does, but he was incredibly efficient and nearly recorded a double-double. This was his fifth straight game with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in 17 of his last 18 outings. Murray should appear in his first All-Star Game this season, and he has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball all year. He’ll look to wrap up the week with another strong performance against the Thunder on Sunday.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams will miss a second consecutive game with a left calf contusion, freeing up minutes for some of the Nets’ other reserves. Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin have seen their opportunities increase, but neither is at the point where they should be streamed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
While Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Nets, Porter’s absence is for personal reasons rather than rest or injury management. Danny Wolf, who started Thursday’s game in place of the injured Noah Clowney, will once again figure prominently in the rotation, likely as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets. The Nets have kept him at or below 25 minutes on most nights, so fantasy managers should not expect Thomas to play more, even with Michael Porter Jr. unavailable. Thomas can still provide tangible fantasy value, but his ceiling is limited due to his playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth that Clowney has missed, with the Nets citing back injury management as the reason. Terance Mann has moved into the starting lineup, but the production has not been good enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, Dëmin is good to go for Friday night. His return will likely push Nolan Traoré to the bench, eliminating his streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Egor Dëmin unavailable, the Nets relied on fellow rookies Traoré and Ben Saraf to run the show in Denver. Traoré logged 30 minutes and had a few good moments, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. The same can be said for Saraf, who went scoreless with two rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot in 18 minutes. As long as Dëmin is playing rotation minutes, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Traoré or Saraf in redraft leagues.
BKN • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Claxton hasn’t done much scoring recently, failing to crack double figures in four of his last five outings. However, he has 15 assists over his last two games and has recorded at least five in 16 games this season. By comparison, Claxton had four such games the entirety of the 2024-25 season. Claxton has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Playing in Denver for the first time since being traded to Brooklyn during the offseason, Porter put on a show on Thursday. Not only did he record a season-high point total, but the forward also recorded his eighth double-double. Porter is up to 13 30-point games this season; he totaled ten in his final three seasons in Denver. While the move has not brought about team success, it has allowed Porter to showcase the full scope of his offensive game. And that’s been great for fantasy managers.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
The Nets are without Egor Dëmin, as he has not played both games of back-to-backs this season. His spot in the starting lineup will be filled by Traoré, another of Brooklyn’s 2025 draft picks who has not offered much value in redraft leagues. The other change is Wolf, who steps in for Noah Clowney and will start alongside Porter and Claxton in the frontcourt.
Source: NBA Lineups