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CHI • Power Forward • #44
2 months ago
Williams is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Wizards. While he hasn’t been the most dependable fantasy option this season, Williams is worth a look in deep leagues given the absence of Nikola Vučević and Kevin Huerter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
In addition to an illness, Huerter is dealing with soreness in his left pelvis. His absence frees up additional minutes for some of Chicago’s healthy reserves, most notably Patrick Williams, Jevon Carter and Julian Phillips. None is the most enticing streaming option, but Williams offers the highest short-term upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Vučević will be sidelined for the first time this season. Jalen Smith should move into the starting lineup, and he’ll be worth the streaming risk due to Chicago’s lack of healthy post players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Vučević is having another strong start to the year in his age-35 season. The center even called out his teammates for their lack of effort and being soft in his on-court postgame interview after beating the Wizards on Saturday. Vučević’s status is up in the air for Monday, but he might have a better chance of suiting up after his recent tough talk.
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Strawther’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will continue to play the minutes available to Denver’s reserve perimeter players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Terry is dealing with a strained left calf, so he may be out for a while, even though the Bulls have not announced an official timeline. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he’s on the back end of the Bulls’ rotation when healthy. Noa Essengue picked up a few minutes on Saturday, but there’s no need to consider him in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
2 months ago
Okoro will miss a second straight game, leaving an opening in the starting lineup. Ayo Dosunmu has moved into the starting lineup, further enhancing the fantasy value of a player who was already worth rostering in deeper leagues. If Dosunmu is on your waiver wire, add him ahead of Monday’s slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
2 months ago
Due to a sprained left wrist, Williams did not play in Saturday’s win over the Wizards. His absence led to more playing time for fellow reserve Julian Phillips, who played 10 minutes. Williams hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most leagues this season, and Phillips has been even less valuable to fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Huerter was also dealing with an illness ahead of Saturday’s win over the Wizards, a game in which he played 19 minutes off the bench. He’ll be in line for a similar workload if available on Monday, which isn’t great in terms of fantasy potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon suffered a strained right hamstring during Friday’s win over the Rockets. According to Charania, it is a Grade 2 strain, and the Nuggets forward will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Gordon was already dealing with bilateral hamstring issues, and he played through a strain in Game 7 of last season’s second-round series against the Thunder. Losing Gordon will significantly impact Denver’s rotation, especially with Christian Braun (ankle) already out. Spencer Jones started Saturday’s loss to the Kings but provided minimal value in his 24 minutes on the court. Between his recent play and the absences of Gordon and Braun, now is a good time to hop back onto the Cameron Johnson bandwagon. Over his last four games, he’s averaged 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers while shooting 56.8 percent from the field.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Giddey did most of his damage in the second half, pouring in 12 points to help rally Chicago back to a much-needed win after trailing most of the night. The 23-year-old guard has delivered third-round value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 20.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 1.1 steals through 14 games. The upstart Bulls kick off a three-game week with a road matchup against the floundering Pelicans on Monday night before facing the Hornets and Pacers.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Vučević knocked down six of eight shots from the floor during the second half as Chicago managed to come from behind to knock off the lowly Wizards in this one. The 35-year-old center has come on strong over the past week, delivering fourth-round value during a five-game span, averaging 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Giddey did most of his damage in the second half, pouring in 12 points to help rally Chicago back to a much-needed win after trailing most of the night. The 23-year-old guard has delivered third-round value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 20.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 1.1 steals through 14 games. The upstart Bulls kick off a three-game week with a road matchup against the floundering Pelicans on Monday night before facing the Hornets and Pacers.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Vučević knocked down six of eight shots from the floor during the second half as Chicago managed to come from behind to knock off the lowly Wizards in this one. The 35-year-old center has come on strong over the past week, delivering fourth-round value during a five-game span, averaging 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
2 months ago
Filling the void left by the injured Aaron Gordon, Jones played 24 minutes on Saturday. As evidenced by the stat line, the counting stats and percentages weren’t good enough to justify streaming him. Bruce Brown (2/3/3 in 27 minutes) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (8/1/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) offer higher fantasy ceilings than Jones despite coming off the bench, but both struggled against the Kings. And with the Nuggets playing three games in Week 6, there’s even less reason to trust any of these players in fantasy leagues.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
2 months ago
After a terribly slow start to the season, Johnson has looked more comfortable in recent games. He’s reached double figures in three of his last four, with Saturday’s performance being Johnson’s best as a Nugget. Still rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the past week. Johnson will look to build on this run when the Nuggets visit Memphis on Sunday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
2 months ago
Murray has scored at least 23 points in two straight and four of his last five games. Over the past two weeks, the Nuggets guard has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. Aaron Gordon’s hamstring injury hasn’t changed Murray’s place within the offensive pecking order, but it does make his role more important. That’s good news for fantasy managers, some of whom may consider selling high on Murray.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Jokić did what he could to drag the Nuggets to a win on Saturday, scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for Denver, the three-time league MVP’s efforts weren’t enough to help the team avoid defeat. Jokić finished with his 15th double-double of the season, and the 44 points were the second-most in a game for him this season. The Nuggets play three games in Week 6, starting with the Grizzlies on Monday.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
2 months ago
The Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon to a strained hamstring during Friday’s win over the Rockets, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Jones, who started the third quarter in Houston, will remain with the starters to begin Saturday’s game. While he’s worth picking up in 30-deep leagues, managers in shallower formats can afford to take a conservative approach to adding Jones.
Source: James Ham
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
2 months ago
The Bulls are without Isaac Okoro for Saturday’s game, so Dosunmu will remain in the starting lineup for another game. Filling the void in the lineup is White, who makes his first start of the season after coming off the bench in his first two appearances. He’ll be limited to 28 minutes, but Coby should be slotted into all fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Huerter is good to go. He was ejected during the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Heat, so fatigue may not be a significant issue for him. He could potentially move into the starting lineup, as Isaac Okoro (back) is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
2 months ago
Terry strained his left calf during Friday’s loss to the Heat, while Williams was not injured during the contest. Both players will miss Saturday’s game, leaving the Bulls light on bench options. Julian Phillips and Jevon Carter will likely play rotation minutes, but neither is a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
2 months ago
Okoro is out with a back injury. While his absence doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, it does open up a spot in the Bulls’ starting lineup. Julian Phillips is a potential replacement, especially with Patrick Williams also out. There’s no need to consider streaming Phillips.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Point Guard • #30
2 months ago
Jones played 18 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Heat. He’ll be restricted on Saturday, with the backup guard expected to land between 20 and 22 minutes. That isn’t enough time to impact fantasy basketball, especially with Josh Giddey and Coby White available.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
2 months ago
While Buzelis exited Friday’s loss to the Heat after spraining his left ankle, White was held out for injury management reasons. Both players are available, but the latter will be restricted to 28 minutes as he continues to work his way back from the calf injury that delayed his season debut until November 16.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Due to lower back injury management, Strawther will miss a fourth consecutive game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it means even more playing time will be available to Peyton Watson and Bruce Brown.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon, who was dealing with some hamstring soreness ahead of Friday’s win over the Rockets, suffered a strained right hamstring during the second quarter. He won’t play on Saturday, and Nuggets head coach David Adelman said following Friday’s win that he expects Gordon to miss some time. While Spencer Jones started the third quarter, Zeke Nnaji is another possibility to replace Gordon in the starting lineup. Nnaji started Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Terry left Friday night’s game against the Heat with a calf injury after playing 13 minutes off the bench. While his availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball either way, the Bulls are dealing with a litany of injuries and could have their rotation depth tested against the Wizards on Saturday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
2 months ago
Williams is dealing with a left wrist sprain. He joins a lengthy list of Bulls that might be out for Saturday’s game against the Wizards. If the Bulls are down multiple players not including Williams, he would have a clearer path towards providing what is typically middling production from the 24-year-old forward.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Huerter is questionable with an illness for Saturday’s game against the Wizards. The 27-year-old shooting guard was ejected from Friday night’s game against the Heat in the third quarter, managing just 10 minutes off the bench before that. Huerter could be in line for a start on Saturday if he’s available and Matas Buzelis, who is also questionable, is not.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
2 months ago
Jones had eight points in 18 minutes in the Bulls’ 36-point loss to the Heat on Friday. That was the 25-year-old point guard’s return after missing three games with a left ankle impingement. Jones’ probable designation indicates he’s likely to be available for the Bulls’ second game of the back-to-back on Saturday against the Wizards.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
2 months ago
Okoro is averaging 8.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this year. The 24-year-old small forward simply isn’t doing enough to be rostered in most fantasy leagues. Okoro, who is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Wizards with a back injury, is ranked outside the top-200 so far this season.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis left Friday’s game against the Heat with an ankle injury. The 21-year-old small forward is listed as questionable, which bodes well for his long-term availability, though his status remains up in the air for Saturday against the Wizards. Kevin Huerter (illness) is also questionable, though he would be a candidate to move into the starting lineup if Buzelis is out.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon left Friday’s game with a strained right hamstring in the second quarter. He was already dealing with hamstring soreness, most recently sitting out the November 19 win over the Pelicans. However, with the strain, Gordon will likely miss time. Spencer Jones started the third quarter, but he hasn’t done enough to merit being streamed. Fantasy managers should focus on Peyton Watson and Cameron Johnson when seeking value in Gordon’s absence.
Source: Vic Lombardi
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
2 months ago
Watson followed up his 32-point explosion against the Pelicans on Wednesday with a bit of a dud. The 23-year-old shooting guard had double-digit rebounds for the second consecutive game, but he only had nine points. Watson only even attempted five field goals after he took 19 shots in the last game. With Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined, Watson is worth rostering, but fantasy managers would like him to be a little more aggressive offensively.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
2 months ago
Murray played 40 minutes and provided some scoring opposite Nikola Jokic with 26 points. With Cameron Johnson scoring just nine points and Aaron Gordon leaving after three minutes with a hamstring injury, the Nuggets needed their 28-year-old point guard to step up. Murray backed up his reputation as one of the best scoring point guards in the league. He’s played at a borderline second-round level so far this year.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Jokić was one assist shy of a triple-double against the Rockets on Friday. The 30-year-old center still had his second game with at least 30 points this week. Jokić recorded two steals and a block on the defensive end while he also made four three-pointers on offense. It’s the third time Jokić has made at least four three-pointers in a game this month. The Nuggets close out the week with a home game against the Kings on Saturday.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon, who was initially probable for Friday’s game with a sore hamstring, suffered a right hamstring strain during the second quarter. The Nuggets officially ruled him out during the intermission, with Spencer Jones replacing him in the lineup. If Gordon misses time, Peyton Watson and Cameron Johnson will be worth a look. Both are currently in the starting lineup, with the former filling in for the injured Christian Braun.
Source: Denver Nuggets
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
2 months ago
The Bulls fell to the Heat by 36 points on Friday and Dosunmu wasn’t without blame. The 25-year-old point guard was a team worst -33 in 33 minutes, though he was still able to have a solid game for fantasy purposes. Dosunmu dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this week so his availability could be of question on the second night of a back-to-back against the Wizards on Saturday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
The Bulls lost by 36, but Giddey still managed to play 31 minutes against the Heat on Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard was one assist shy of a triple-double. His fast start to the season continues as Giddey is returning fourth-round value so far.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Terry played 13 minutes off the bench before exiting with a calf injury. While his absence would not significantly impact fantasy basketball, the Bulls also lost Matas Buzelis (ankle) during the second half. They host Washington on Saturday, so there may be more minutes available to Jevon Carter and Julian Phillips out of necessity.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
2 months ago
The Bulls were trailing by nearly 40 points at the time, so the announcement that Buzelis won’t return was expected. Injured during the third quarter, he finished with six points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocked shots in 19 minutes. Chicago hosts Washington on Saturday, so fantasy managers should plan for Buzelis not playing. Kevin Huerter, who was ejected during the third quarter, may return to the starting lineup.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Huerter tapped the ball toward an official after being called for a shooting foul. While the act did not appear to be egregious, referee Tony Brothers had a different interpretation, ejecting Huerter while on the other side of the floor. Huerter played 10 minutes off the bench, finishing with three points (1-of-4 FGs), two rebounds, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Patrick Williams replaced him in the Bulls’ lineup.
Source: Bulls on CHSN
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the upgrade in status was expected. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Peyton Watson and Nikola Jokić completing the quintet.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Smith was injured in Monday’s game against the Nuggets and has been listed as probable for the last two games. Once again Friday, the 25-year-old is available. Smith will serve as Nikola Vučević’s backup and thus isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Strawther continues to miss time due to lower back injury management, and he isn’t guaranteed to play rotation minutes when healthy. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans, with Zeke Nnaji replacing him in the starting lineup. However, Peyton Watson was the biggest beneficiary, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Nnaji will return to the bench if Gordon plays, likely falling out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
2 months ago
Watson came out of nowhere to have a tremendous game against the Pelicans on Wednesday. The 23-year-old shooting guard made five three-pointers after only even attempting six threes in his previous four games. Watson certainly has an opportunity to put up better numbers with Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined and now he has momentum coming off a 32-point game.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Jokić started the week with a 38/18/13 line against the Bulls in a loss on Monday and picked up where he left off with a 28/11/12 line in the win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. The 30-year-old center’s triple-double was his third in a row and ninth of the season. Jokić remains on top of the fantasy basketball world. His next chance for another massive stat line will come Friday against the Rockets.
DEN • Power Forward • #22
2 months ago
The Nuggets won’t have Aaron Gordon for Wednesday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. He’ll be replaced by Nnaji, a surprising move since he hasn’t played many rotation minutes this season. He should not be streamed in fantasy leagues, as Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will likely be more valuable despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Gordon will not play. Peyton Watson is already starting for the injured Christian Braun, so Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. are likely the best options to step in for Gordon.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
Gordon wasn’t on the initial injury report, but there is a chance he is sidelined against New Orleans. This isn’t part of a back-to-back, but Denver does have one on Friday and Saturday, so don’t be surprised if Gordon is sidelined for one of those. Peyton Watson is already starting with Christian Braun (ankle) out, so Bruce Brown or Tim Hardaway Jr. would likely fill in for Gordon.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Strawther’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially with Cameron Johnson being available. While there may be a few minutes available to Strawther when he returns due to Christian Braun’s ankle injury, that isn’t enough to make him a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
2 months ago
Having entered Monday shooting 37.2 percent from the field and 21.1 percent from three, Johnson needed a good night in the worst way. Against the Bulls, he shot 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and finished with season-highs in points and three-pointers. This was the first game in which Johnson made at least three three-pointers in a game, and his previous high point total was 15. One game does not make Johnson a player worth rostering in 12-team leagues again, but it’s a step in the right direction.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
2 months ago
One game removed from recording his first double-double of the season, Gordon notched a second on Monday. The negative for fantasy managers is that he did not record any assists, steals or blocked shots, the first time Gordon’s tossed up a bagel in all three categories in the same game this season. Thanks to excellent production in points, rebounds and three-pointers with high percentages, AG is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats. However, the margin for error is slim due to the lackluster assists and defensive stats.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
2 months ago
For the first time this season, Murray recorded a points/rebounds double-double, with the other two being of the points/assists variety. The 34 points were the most the Nuggets guard has scored in a game since an October 27 win over the Timberwolves in which he tallied 43. Murray continues to exceed his Yahoo! ADP, ranking within the top-25 in nine-cat formats. It would be unsurprising if he had another big game on Wednesday when the Nuggets visit the reeling Pelicans.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Jokić had a chance to send Monday’s game to overtime, but his long three-point attempt fell short of the rim as time expired. However, fantasy managers aren’t concerned about the game’s outcome. Jokić recorded his second straight triple-double and eighth of the season. Whether it’s eight- or nine-cat formats, the Nuggets center remains the most valuable player in fantasy basketball. And with the Nuggets visiting New Orleans on Wednesday, Jokić could be in for another huge stat line.
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Strawther is officially out. However, his absence coincides with Cameron Johnson’s return, so the Nuggets will have the options needed to account for Strawther not playing. He does not impact fantasy basketball when healthy.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
2 months ago
Johnson is back after a one-game absence, and he will be in the starting lineup. Tim Hardaway Jr. will head to the bench, where he offers a lower fantasy ceiling. Johnson has struggled to begin his time in Denver and is no longer a must-roster player in 12-team leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
No surprise here as Jokić is once again good to go despite dealing with a wrist injury. The 30-year-old center is coming off a triple-double in Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves. Jokić has a great matchup Monday against the Bulls, which is the second game of a back-to-back for Chicago.