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CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Ball will miss yet another game with a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. Kevin Huerter figures to continue to have a bigger role with the 27-year-old point guard sidelined.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
11 months ago
Murray, who went through a full practice Monday, is dealing with right hamstring tightness while Gordon has an illness and continues to manage a right calf injury. Murray’s return would likely shift Russell Westbrook back to the bench unless Gordon is out.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Center • #15
11 months ago
Jokic is still dealing with a left ankle impingement while Braun is listed on the injury report with a left foot sprain. Nevertheless, the pair of Nuggets starters are likely to play against the Timberwolves given their probable listings.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
11 months ago
According to Nuggets coach Michael Malone, “We didn’t do a lot of live, competitive stuff, but Jamal was out there for the entirety of it. Hopefully that bodes well for tomorrow night.” Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Tuesday’s tilt with Minnesota. If Murray is able to return, Russell Westbrook could shift back to the bench.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
Giddey will shake off his questionable tag and play through a sore right hip. Giddey will return to Paycom Center for the first time since he was traded for Alex Caruso last summer, so this could be an emotional matchup. Giddey has led the Bulls to the highest scoring average in the Association across the last five games.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Power Forward • #32
12 months ago
Liddell’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Bulls’ rotation when he is healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
With Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones also sidelined, Huerter’s injury could free up some additional playing time for Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey is dealing with a sore right hip, hence his inclusion on the injury report. If he’s unable to play, the Bulls will have to rely even more on Coby White, who has been an outstanding fantasy option since the All-Star break. Dalen Terry, Talen Horton-Tucker and even Jevon Carter could be asked to play additional minutes if Giddey sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White’s streak of three-straight games with at least 35 points ended in his last game Thursday against the Lakers. Still, the 25-year-old point guard has scored at least 25 points in his last two games. White had the rare double-double for him that included at least 10 rebounds. He’s been a top-25 fantasy player in nine-category leagues over the last two weeks.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
12 months ago
Mr. Saturday Night. Buzelis set a career-high with 31 points against the Lakers last Saturday and followed up that performance with 28 points against the Mavericks this Saturday. The 20-year-old power forward also had nine rebounds and six assists as he wasn’t far away from a triple-double. Buzelis is still inconsistent as is his playing time, which makes him more of a deep league option, but the overall potential and progress in his rookie campaign are undeniable.
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Ball continues to miss games with a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. While the 27-year-old point guard is out again, he could return soon. Kevin Huerter figures to continue to see an increased role in his absence.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
12 months ago
Surprisingly, Watson was Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s pick to replace the injured Jamal Murray (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Friday. While the third-year forward did not score much, he provided solid value in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson is ranked just outside the top 75 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While he can be a valuable player when the Nuggets are shorthanded, Watson’s fantasy value hinges on the availability of the team’s starters. Denver plays four games during Week 22, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
DEN • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
12 months ago
Westbrook made history on two fronts in Friday’s 36-point victory, moving into eighth all-time in assists and 16th in steals. While the overall stat line was solid, a familiar bugaboo has been an issue recently. Westbrook committed six turnovers on Friday, pushing his total to 35 over his last seven games. While this isn’t an issue in eight-cat formats and leagues where managers are punting that category, Westbrook is ranked outside the top 200 in nine-cat over the past two weeks. He did not start Friday’s game despite the Nuggets being without Jamal Murray, but Westbrook’s fantasy ceiling is raised whenever the starting point guard is unavailable.
Source: NBA
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic fell a few assists shy of a triple-double, but the four steals were the most he’s had in a game since December 3, when he tallied a season-high five against the Warriors. All that prevented the three-time MVP from another triple-double was the playing time, as none of the Nuggets starters played during the fourth quarter of the 129-93 victory. Jokic will get a few days off as Denver doesn’t play its next game until Tuesday against the Timberwolves. The Nuggets play four games during Week 22.
Source: NBA
DEN • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Porter has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games for the second time this month. However, his fantasy value can’t be measured solely by MPJ’s points tally, which is an improvement over what he was as a player earlier in his career. Over the past two weeks, Porter has offered third-round value in eight-cat formats, averaging 18.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers per game. Unfortunately for Porter managers, the Nuggets don’t play again during Week 21. However, Denver does play four games during Week 22.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
12 months ago
The Nuggets are without Jamal Murray for Friday’s game, but they are not going with the usual replacement in Friday’s starting lineup. Instead of Russell Westbrook, Watson will receive the starting nod. Being allowed to start raises Watson’s fantasy ceiling, but the lineup change may also result in a monster assist night for Jokic as the “point center.”
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
Murray’s absence likely means that Russell Westbrook will replace him in the starting lineup. Westy has averaged 16.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists across his last five starts.
Source: Nuggets on Twitter
DEN • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
The Nuggets listed Porter and Braun as probable on the initial injury report, so the status upgrades were expected. They will take on their usual roles as starters, joining Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic and Gordon were initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. They’ll occupy their usual places within the Nuggets’ starting lineup.
Source: Denver Nuggets
CHI • Power Forward • #32
12 months ago
Liddell’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when he is healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
He wasn’t able to keep his streak of 35-point games alive, but this was another spectacular showing for one of the hottest players in basketball. He scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, including a triple with six seconds left in the game that gave Chicago a lead after they trailed by 18 points earlier in the period. White has provided top-25 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks with averages of 29.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.4 triples per game, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Mavericks on Saturday.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Huerter rebounded from Monday’s nine-point performance in a big way on Thursday. He reached 20 points for the second time in Chicago’s last four games, and after only hitting one triple over their two previous games, Huerter knocked down five of them as the Bulls won their fourth-straight game. Huerter also hit the 1,000th three-pointer of his career, which is a special milestone for the 26-year-old sharpshooter. He’ll look to carry this momentum into a matchup with Dallas on Saturday to wrap up the week.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
What a night it was for Giddey. Chicago has played the Lakers twice in their last three games, and Giddey has recorded a triple-double in both. He helped them storm back from an 18-point deficit early in the fourth, but he airballed a floater with 12 seconds left, which allowed the Lakers to take a five-point lead after a pair of free throws. However, a well-drawn play from Billy Donovan and a steal from Giddey allowed them to quickly take a lead with a pair of three-pointers. Giddey still had to put together one more magical moment after an Austin Reaves layup, and he was able to drill a shot from halfcourt over LeBron James at the buzzer to give Chicago the win. Giddey ranks in the top ten in nine-cat over the past two months and has truly bounced back after a disastrous final season in Oklahoma City.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
As expected, White will be good to go against Los Angeles. White has been on a scoring tear recently, averaging 30.3 points per game over the past two weeks. He’ll look to keep that going against a Laker team that will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Ball was initially listed as questionable, which shows he at least had a chance of returning from a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. Ultimately, the 27-year-old point guard will sit out again, but his return isn’t far off. Ball’s eventual return will cut into Kevin Huerter’s playing time.
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday and was immediately able to return to his triple-double ways. Gordon should be available moving forward, aside from back-to-backs. Denver has one coming up on April 1 and 2, but both players should occupy their typical places in the starting lineup against Utah.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey and Vucevic were both listed as questionable on the injury report, but will ultimately suit up Thursday against the Lakers. Giddey is said to be dealing with hand inflammation while Vucevic has a back issue. Both players should play without limitations.
Source: Cody Westerlund
DEN • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Braun has played in Denver’s last five games, while MPJ hasn’t missed a game since before the All-Star break. Neither player is expected to be sidelined against Utah, and they’ll both continue to fill out their typical roles in the starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
Murray has previously been a regular on the injury report because of an ankle injury, but now he is dealing with a hamstring issue. If he is forced to miss Friday’s game, Russell Westbrook would likely make a return to the starting lineup and provide strong streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
A double-digit scorer in five straight and six of his last seven outings, Braun finished Wednesday’s win with his fifth double-double of the season. A seventh-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the third-year wing has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy basketball. The only negative for fantasy managers is they’ll only get one more game out of Braun during Week 21, with the Jazz visiting Denver on Friday.
DEN • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Porter recorded his 15th double-double on Wednesday, surpassing his 2023-24 campaign tally of 14. Over the past two weeks, the Nuggets forward has offered fourth-round value in nine-cat formats, three rounds better than his season-long production. To a certain extent, Porter’s fantasy ceiling was raised recently by Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon (7/2/1 with one three-pointer in 19 minutes) missing time due to injury. MPJ being as productive as he was on Wednesday with those two in the lineup was a positive development for those who have him rostered. Following the game, he noted that his hamstring had been the issue rather than his back. Hopefully, Porter will get back to full strength by the postseason.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic made up for lost time on Wednesday, recording his 30th triple-double of the season after missing five games with a left ankle injury. He shot 64 percent from the field and committed just three turnovers in his 38 minutes on the court. With Jokic back in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan only played three minutes and Zeke Nnaji picked up a DNP-CD.
DEN • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Porter was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, while Braun has been upgraded from probable to available. With Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon also available, the Nuggets will play their preferred starting five. Russell Westbrook will return to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic returns to the Denver lineup after missing five games with a left ankle impingement. Since the three-time MVP is in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan will head to the bench. Gordon sat out Monday’s loss to the Bulls because it was Denver’s second game in as many nights. His return pushes Peyton Watson to the bench.
Source: Denver Nuggets
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
The Bulls could be without two starters for Thursday’s game, as Giddey and Vucevic are questionable. Giddey needing to miss a game would likely result in more playing time for Dalen Terry, who has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues. As for Vucevic, Zach Collins or Jalen Smith would start if he’s unable to play. Either replacement for Vooch would be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White is considered probable for Thursday’s game, which suggests he will ultimately be available. That would be great for those rostering him, as the Bulls’ guard has been on an absolute heater over the past month. Look for White to take on his usual role as the team’s primary perimeter scorer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Ball has not played since February 28, but that may change as soon as Thursday night. His absence opened up a place in the starting lineup for Tre Jones, who was recently sidelined by a sprained foot. Kevin Huerter has moved into the starting five, and his playing time will likely decrease if Ball returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic has a better chance to return from his five-game layoff after initially being listed as doubtful. Denver has gone 2-3 without the star big man since he suffered an ankle injury, and he could give them a big lift against the undermanned Bucks. Jokic’s return would send DeAndre Jordan back to the bench after a pair of productive starts. MPJ has been healthy as of late, and his absence could lend several reserve wings more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
12 months ago
Gordon sat out Monday’s matchup with Chicago, but he’s got a chance to return after a one-game absence. If Gordon is sidelined, Peyton Watson could be in line for additional playing time. Watson scored a career-high 24 points on Monday with Gordon out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
While Braun continues to appear on the Nuggets’ injury report with a strained left foot, he has played in the team’s last four contests. Look for that to be the case on Wednesday, and the third-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team (and some 10-team) leagues, given how well he has performed this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic is headed for a sixth straight absence, which should mean another start for DeAndre Jordan. Jordan has started two straight games, with healthy averages of 10.5 points, 16 rebounds and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes. The veteran big should be streamed in leagues of all sizes if Joker is ultimately ruled out again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #6
12 months ago
Jordan made another start for the injured Nikola Jokic, and the veteran center came through with another double-double. The 17 rebounds were a season-high for DeAndre, who was also responsible for 10 points and seven assists. Jordan’s value for the rest of Week 21 depends on Jokic’s availability. Jordan is a must-stream if the three-time MVP remains out, especially for managers needing rebound production.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
12 months ago
Filling in for Aaron Gordon, Watson had a career night on Monday. The 24 points were a career-high, and he also provided excellent value in the blocked shot category. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson will only be worth a look moving forward if Gordon misses more time. However, Monday’s game was the second in as many nights for the Nuggets, which likely had more to do with Gordon’s absence than anything else.
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
While his fantasy value has slipped recently, Braun remains one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season. He’s ranked safely within the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, consistently recording complete stat lines. Denver’s remaining schedule for Week 21 isn’t the best, but Braun remains a player who needs to be rostered in standard leagues.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
Murray has scored 24 points or more in four of his last five appearances, most recently picking up the slack offensively with Nikola Jokic (ankle) unavailable. Over the past month, the Nuggets guard has provided first-round value in nine-cat formats. The only negative for Murray managers is Denver’s remaining schedule for Week 21. They only play two more games and will be done on Friday.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
For the second time this month, Smith recorded a double-double in fewer than 20 minutes on the court. Stix only needed 15 minutes to get the job done in Denver, and his play factored into Zach Collins only playing four minutes. Starter Nikola Vucevic finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 29 minutes. There isn’t a need to add Smith after this performance, especially with Vucevic still playing starters’ minutes.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
12 months ago
Terry has reached double figures in four of his last six games, and the 14 points tallied on Monday were the most for him since February 24. However, this is not a good enough reason to justify adding him in any fantasy leagues. While Terry shot 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, reaching that number has not been the norm. Add in the lack of defensive stats, and there’s much more for Terry to do before he can be rostered.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Regarding fantasy value, the Bulls may have the hottest backcourt in the NBA over the past month. While Coby White has been a top-25 player, Giddey has been even better. Averaging 22.0 points, 9.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers per game, he’s ranked fourth in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Giddey’s improved play comes at a great time for fantasy managers and himself, as he will be a restricted free agent this summer.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
On the day he joined Michael Jordan as the only two players in Bulls history to win consecutive Player of the Week awards, White continued his hot streak in Denver. He’s scored 35 points or more in three straight games and 20 or more in 13 straight. Over the past month, White has provided top 25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Monday’s effort helped the Bulls finish their six-game road trip with a 4-2 record. Chicago plays two more games during Week 21, starting with the Lakers on Thursday.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
12 months ago
In addition to Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for Monday’s game. Jordan remains in the starting lineup as Jokic’s replacement, while Watson will replace AG. Both fill-ins are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Denver’s lack of interior depth.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
12 months ago
Gordon will be out after playing 37 minutes on the first night of Denver’s back-to-back. Gordon has played in their last four games, but Russell Westbrook or Peyton Watson will replace AG in the starting unit. The other will still see extra minutes off the bench.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
Murray and Braun were initially probable for Monday’s game. They’ll remain in the starting lineup, and Braun should have more offensive opportunities since Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic are out.
Source: Denver Nuggets
CHI • Center • #9
12 months ago
Vucevic has recorded a double-double in three of his last four outings. And over the past two weeks, the Bulls center has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While the fantasy value has tailed off after a red-hot start to the season, Vooch remains ranked well within the top 50 in eight- and nine-cat formats regarding season-long value. Based on the Yahoo! ADP of 54, he’s exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
12 months ago
Buzelis surpassed 30 points for the first time on Saturday, doing so on a night when the Bulls scored a season-high 146. Rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Matas is ranked outside the top 150 in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, his place within the Bulls’ rotation makes him worth the risk in deep leagues. Fantasy managers would be in a better place with Buzelis if he provided more in the assist and defensive categories. Still, there’s no denying that the rookie has made strides in his development.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
White has scored 35 points or more in consecutive games for the first time this season, and the 36 tallied on Saturday were the most he’s had since March 6 against Orlando. The Bulls guard has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. And the moves made at the trade deadline appear to have unlocked something for White, who has averaged 25.6 points per game since the All-Star break. He’ll look to extend his 35-point streak to three when the Bulls visit Denver on Monday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey had one of the best nights of his NBA career on Saturday, matching his career-high in assists and doubling his previous high in steals. The Bulls guard finished two steals from the first quadruple-double since David Robinson in 1994. However, he did become the tenth player in league history to finish a game with at least 15 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists and five steals. While dealing with Luka Doncic wasn’t easy for Giddey, he took advantage of the opportunity and recorded an elite fantasy stat line. Unfortunately, the Bulls only play three games during Week 21, starting with the Nuggets on Monday in the final game of their road trip.
Source: NBA
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Initially probable for Saturday’s game, Huerter is good to go. With Tre Jones (foot) out for at least two weeks, Red Velvet will likely remain in the Bulls’ starting lineup for the foreseeable future. This raises Huerter’s fantasy ceiling, making him worth rostering in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
12 months ago
Jones sprained his left foot during Thursday’s game in Sacramento. His absence means Kevin Huerter should remain in the starting lineup, as there would be no need to move Huerter to the bench to make room for Josh Giddey. Red Velvet has been productive enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues when allowed to play starters’ minutes in Chicago.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Point Guard • #30
12 months ago
Jones was seen in a walking boot Saturday and is set to miss a period of time. Josh Giddey, who was dealing with an ankle injury but isn’t listed on the injury report, is set to return to Chicago’s starting lineup in Jones’ absence.
Source: KC Johnson
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
Giddey missed Thursday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back in the lineup to take on Los Angeles. Giddey came off the bench in his most recent appearance, but if Tre Jones (foot) is out, he’ll return to a starting role If Jones plays, Giddey could continue to come off the bench, or he could push Jones or Kevin Huerter to a reserve role. Either way, Dalen Terry won’t play 20 minutes again.
Source: NBA Injury Report