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DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
This will be a sixth straight absence for Braun, and as of Friday, he was still limited to non-contact work. Braun could remain sidelined for a while longer, which means Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones should both remain in the starting unit for now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
THJ is managing a knee contusion, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He remains a streaky option for fantasy managers; he only had six points in 13 minutes on Sunday after scoring 30 points on Saturday. He should occupy his typical role off the bench against Los Angeles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon missed Sunday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. DaRon Holmes returned to the starting lineup in his place, but he was out of the rotation entirely in their previous game. With Gordon expected back, Holmes likely won’t see the floor much against Los Angeles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is still managing inflammation in his knee, but it shouldn’t keep him out of the lineup against Los Angeles. He was held to just 16 points on Sunday, but he should respond with a better outing against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Looking to give the bench unit a spark, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers moved Porter to the bench, with Kyle Kuzma moving into the starting lineup. While he didn’t score much, KPJ’s seven assists were valuable. As for Kuzma, he accounted for 10 points, one rebound, one assist, one block and one three-pointer. Porter moving to the bench is disappointing from a fantasy standpoint, but managers must hold onto him. The playing time will still be there.
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner’s making four three-pointers in Monday’s victory was not a surprise, as he is one of the best perimeter-shooting bigs in the NBA. However, the veteran center was more productive on the glass than he’s been for most of this season. The eight boards were the most in a game for Turner in nearly two months, having last reached that number on November 26. Unfortunately, fantasy managers can’t count on Turner for consistent rebounding production.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
A double-digit scorer in five straight games, Portis’ 19 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 20 in a January 2 win over the Hornets. While there wasn’t much rebounding production to be had, the veteran forward had a good afternoon shooting the basketball. Portis has only exceeded 25 minutes in two of the seven games he’s played this month, and the playing time does more harm to his fantasy ceiling than being used in a reserve role. That said, he should still be rostered in 14-team leagues.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo’s playing time is still being restricted, with the Bucks’ forward limited to 30 minutes on Monday. The good news for fantasy managers was that Giannis still recorded a robust stat line, with the low free-throw percentage being the only issue. However, most fantasy managers understand that the poor foul shooting comes with the territory when rostering Antetokounmpo.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
With the change to the All-Star Game format, starters are announced by conference, with no regard to position. Giannis led the way among Eastern Conference vote-getters, and he’ll be a starter for the World squad in next month’s All-Star Game in Inglewood, California. Brunson, Cunningham, Maxey and Brown will represent one of the two United States teams.
Source: NBA
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Having lost three straight and four of their last five games, the Bucks are making a change to the starting lineup. Kuzma is in, with Kevin Porter Jr. being moved to the bench. While KPJ’s fantasy value takes a hit, Ryan Rollins’ value should receive a boost since he’ll be the lone primary ballhandler in the lineup.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
It certainly qualifies as an underwhelming performance on the heels of an explosive 42-point effort during Saturday’s win over the Wizards. Murray struggled to get going on the second night of a back-to-back as Denver looked completely out of sync, shooting just 41 percent overall to finish with only 87 points. The Nuggets have a four-game slate next week that features showdowns against the Lakers, Wizards, Bucks and Grizzlies.
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Strawther took advantage of the lopsided score to do some serious damage off the bench, hitting 5-of-7 shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. The seldom-used 23-year-old guard has played sparingly this season, even with all of Denver’s injury issues, but he’s capable of producing double-digit points with consistent playing time.
DEN • Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets won’t have Aaron Gordon for Sunday’s game, as he’s sitting due to hamstring injury management. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Holmes, but don’t be surprised if Zeke Nnaji plays more minutes. That’s how things worked out earlier in January when injuries to Nikola Jokić and Jonas Valančiūnas pushed Holmes, who missed all of last season with a ruptured Achilles, into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Nuggets, who continue to exercise caution with Gordon’s workload. DaRon Holmes II was the replacement the last time Gordon missed a game, but Zeke Nnaji played more minutes and was more productive.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon’s workload is still being managed due to a lingering hamstring injury, and it’s possible he sits out the second leg of Denver’s back-to-back set. If Gordon is out, DaRon Holmes II and Zeke Nnaji could see bumps in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
While Gordon didn’t do much scoring on Saturday, the rebounding and facilitating boosted his final stat line. The Nuggets forward recorded his third double-double of the season and first since returning from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for six weeks. While Gordon is ranked outside the top-150 over the past two weeks, it’s fair to expect that the production will continue to improve as he gets further removed from the hamstring injury.
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Three games removed from scoring 25 points in a win over the Bucks, Hardaway had his most productive outing since joining the Nuggets last offseason. Shooting 5-of-11 from beyond the arc, he recorded his first 30-point game of the season. Unfortunately, Hardaway didn’t provide much beyond points, three-pointers and percentages, but that’s to be expected, given his fantasy profile. No Nikola Jokić in the rotation does give Hardaway a slightly higher fantasy ceiling, but not to where he becomes a must-roster player in standard leagues.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson continues to offer excellent fantasy value as one of the players helping compensate for Nikola Jokić being out with a knee injury. Over the past three weeks, he has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats. Since Jokić’s injury, Watson has scored at least 20 points in eight of ten games, and that includes two 30-point performances. Managers in 12-team leagues should add Watson if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Despite the Wizards boasting one of the NBA’s worst records, Saturday’s game proved to be more challenging for the Nuggets than many anticipated. Murray made five of his six field-goal attempts during the fourth quarter to help Denver complete its rally. Saturday’s game was the third in which Murray has scored at least 40 points, with the 42 being the most in a game for him since he dropped 52 on the Pacers in early December. Denver plays four games in Week 14, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday.
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Brown will take on his usual role coming off the Nuggets’ bench. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been as impactful in fantasy basketball during his second stint with the franchise as he was in his first.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon is good to go after initially being listed as probable for Saturday’s game. His minutes may still be managed to a certain extent, but Gordon should play enough to offer reliable fantasy value.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray was initially probable for Saturday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. Given the matchup, this could be a big night for managers who have the Nuggets’ guard on their rosters.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Brown is expected to remain available despite a lingering knee issue. He should continue to play his typical role off the bench, which hasn’t result in much fantasy production from him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon doesn’t appear to be in serious jeopardy of missing Saturday’s game against the Wizards. The 30-year-old power forward is listed as probable with a hamstring injury. With Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun sidelined, the Nuggets will need Gordon in this one.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is still managing ailments, but it isn’t expected to impact his availability. He just scored 68 points in 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday and should have no issues remaining productive this weekend.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
After missing 23 games with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, Braun played three games before heading back to the sidelines. He’s missed the last three games, and it’s likely going to be a little while before he’s back on the court. During Friday’s practice, Braun was limited to non-contact work. Following the session, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said the team will be patient with Braun’s return. The absence of Braun and Cameron Johnson (knee) is all the more reason to add Peyton Watson if he’s available.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Porter Jr. was one of several Milwaukee players to struggle against San Antonio on Thursday. However, his struggles marked a season low in points and tied season lows in assists and rebounds. The Bucks won’t take the floor again until Monday against the Hawks, so Porter Jr. will have some time to regroup and look for more production in the next outing.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Kuzma bounced back from a two-point outing against the Timberwolves to record one of his best scoring performances of January. The former NBA champion mostly did his damage from beyond the arc and did so on high volume, ultimately setting a new season-high in triples before finishing as Milwaukee’s second-leading scorer on the night. Kuzma didn’t have much production elsewhere, but regardless, had a nice bounce-back performance on Thursday.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
An uncompetitive game left Antetokounmpo with just 22 minutes of game action on Thursday. Before subbing out for the final time, the former league MVP shot well from the field and did what he could on the defensive end. Yet, his effort wasn’t enough to prevent a lopsided loss. The Bucks have now lost three straight games and own a 17-24 record. Antetokounmpo will have a chance to help end the losing streak on Monday against the Hawks.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Kuzma is good to go after going through his pregame routine without issue. In his usual reserve role, Kuzma has not offered reliable fantasy value, even in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo was upgraded from probable to available ahead of Thursday’s contest, giving the Bucks their best offensive threat against the Spurs. The former league MVP is averaging 29.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game so far this season. He’ll have a chance to outproduce another top fantasy basketball option in Victor Wembanyama.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Kuzma has taken a backseat in Milwaukee with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter Jr. both back in the starting lineup. Over the last two weeks, Kuzma has averaged just 10 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 23 minutes per game. Bobby Portis Jr. could see an extra boost in playing time if Kuzma misses tonight.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson followed up his 31-point outburst on Tuesday with another strong scoring performance on the second game of a back-to-back. The versatile forward was limited to only 30 minutes on the evening, but still produced enough on the offensive end to finish as the Nuggets’ third-leading scorer. His pair of three-pointers on efficient shooting added to his fantasy basketball production, as well. Watson has enjoyed a nice stretch over the past few weeks and continues to have his best season as a professional.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon provided fantasy managers with decent production on Wednesday, surpassing the 20-point mark on the evening while draining a trio of three-pointers. The veteran forward played only 29 minutes in the win but still finished as Denver’s second-leading scorer. Surely he is capable of greater performances, but Wednesday’s final line should serve as a nice floor on nights when the high production isn’t required.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
On the second game of a back-to-back, Murray followed his 35-point performance with another 30-point outing. He shot efficiently overall from the floor before finishing with a game-high in points, and also stepped up as a facilitator to lead the Nuggets in assists. Murray has very quietly enjoyed a strong start to the calendar year, tallying at least 22 points and five assists in each of the five games he’s appeared in. He’s been a major reason why the Nuggets have remained successful in Nikola Jokic’s absence.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets will have their star point guard on Wednesday when they look to win their third straight game. Murray’s availability comes on the second game of a back-to-back, after scoring 35 points and dishing out nine assists against the Pelicans. He’ll have a chance to log another strong performance against the Mavericks.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Brown is good to go after initially being questionable. There should be additional minutes available since Christian Braun is out, but Jamal Murray’s availability mutes Brown’s potential impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle, but the probable tag is encouraging. If he’s unable to play, the Bucks will likely call on Kyle Kuzma to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, resulting in Bobby Portis making a spot start. With Turner dropped from the injury report, he’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Just over a week after the Nuggets’ center had reportedly begun to do some spot shooting, he’s now progressed to on-court workouts. According to Charania, Jokić is still on track for a late-January return to action, if not slightly ahead of schedule. For Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans, Aaron Gordon served as the small-ball five, with Zeke Nnaji playing 22 minutes off the bench. Shallow-league managers can consider adding Gordon, since he’s played 30 minutes or more in consecutive games for the first time since returning from his hamstring injury.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
With Jamal Murray questionable and Christian Braun out, Brown’s potential absence could leave Denver shorthanded in the backcourt. Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones could see bumps in playing time if Brown is ultimately ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray’s late addition to the injury report doesn’t bode well for his availability against Dallas. If Murray is unable to take the court, Jalen Pickett could replace him in the starting five. In that case, Pickett could be a useful streamer for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson’s unreal hot stretch continued in this game. His 19-point game on Sunday ended a six-game streak of at least 20 points, but he followed that up with outing, which was one point shy of matching his season high for points. However, this outing was incredibly efficient, and he was able to contribute value across the board in category leagues. At 23 years old, Watson has vaulted his value in dynasty leagues over the past month and should be considered a must-roster player in redraft formats.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray started off hot after missing Denver’s last two games, scoring 11 points in the first quarter. He cooled off a bit in the second quarter, but he had a big second half with 22 points to deliver the win for the Nuggets. Murray is averaging a bunch of career highs this season, and he is now up to first-round value in nine-category leagues over the course of the season. He’s certainly in line for the first All-Star appearance of his career.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were simply overmatched against the Timberwolves Tuesday. Milwaukee found themselves down 31 points at halftime and eventually lost by 33. Antetokounmpo was efficient with 25 points on 13 field goal attempts, but failed to get his teammates involved with seven turnovers and just five assists. He’s still a fantasy superstar, but he’s not going to hit his ceiling in a game as lopsided as Tuesday’s. The Bucks are off until Thursday, when they take on the Spurs.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Myles Turner (illness) is sidelined for the first time this season, which results in Portis filling the starting center role. Portis has started five games this season and has scored in double figures in all of them while also adding two double-doubles in those games.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner will miss a game for the first time this season. Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims should fill out the center minutes, with Portis as the better options for fantasy managers. Sims should be able to provide some rebounds if he gets the minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner is on the injury report as questionable with an illness. He has plenty of time to recover before game-time. If the 29-year-old center were to miss Tuesday’s game, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis would be candidates to move into the starting lineup.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo fell two boards shy of his first triple-double of the season, recording a monster all-around performance as Milwaukee fell to 17-22 overall on the year. The omnipresent trade chatter will likely ramp up in the coming weeks, especially if the Bucks continue to struggle. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar, who has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six games, is averaging 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks through 25 games this season. The Bucks are back in action with a quick two-game week that features matchups against the Timberwolves and Spurs.
MIL • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Turner, who knocked down 3-of-4 from three-point range in this one, has been an afterthought for fantasy purposes in his Bucks debut, topping 20 points just five times through 39 games. He’s averaging just 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds during that span after finishing at 15.6 points and 6.5 boards last year in his final season with the Pacers.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the status upgrade is unsurprising. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup as the Bucks look to end Week 12 with a win.
Source: Jim Owczarski
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter is dealing with a right hip contusion, but the good news is that he’s probable on the Bucks’ initial injury report. If he’s unable to play, Gary Trent Jr. could be the replacement in the starting lineup, while Ryan Rollins will take on a larger role as Milwaukee’s primary playmaker.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 2 months ago
Portis has now recorded six double-doubles this season, with all having been recorded since December 14. Over the past month, the Bucks’ forward has offered top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats. By comparison, Myles Turner (eight points, six rebounds and two three-pointers) has not been a top-150 player during this period. The combination of Portis’ production and the underwhelming return offered by Turner makes the former worth the risk in some 12-team leagues.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 2 months ago
Giannis came up with the biggest defensive play of Friday’s game, as he poked the ball away from LeBron James in the final seconds to prevent the Lakers’ forward from attempting a potential game-tying layup. While Antetokounmpo’s shot volume was low, he shot the ball efficiently from the field and the foul line. Having seemingly put to rest any rumors regarding his future in Milwaukee, the question now is what (if anything) the Bucks will look to do to strengthen the roster around Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline. Regardless of the answer, he’ll still provide excellent fantasy value.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
After returning from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for over a month, Porter has exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers. The Bucks’ guard has been a top-20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, well above his Yahoo! ADP (109). On Friday, Porter joined Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only Bucks players with at least 20 points, and he recorded a complete stat line with solid percentages. Rostered in 71 percent of Yahoo! leagues, KPJ is worth scooping up if available in shallow leagues.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Rollins followed up a relatively mediocre performance against the Kings with a pretty solid outing on Wednesday against the Warriors. By way of efficient shooting, he concluded as Milwaukee’s second-leading scorer, and he also finished second on the team in total rebounds. Add in Rollins’ contributions as a passer, and his pair of three-pointers, and you get what was a productive performance as far as fantasy basketball goes. He’ll have a chance to log another productive game on Friday against the Lakers.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. put together another productive performance as the Bucks’ lead guard. As usual, he was an effective passer — leading his team in assists on Wednesday — and he also shot the ball efficiently before finishing as Milwaukee’s third leading scorer. A lack of free-throw attempts prevented him from scoring more points. Nonetheless, Porter Jr. continues to fit nicely alongside AJ Green and Ryan Rollins at the guard position in the Bucks’ starting unit.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo played 31 minutes on Wednesday and collected his fourth straight 30-point double-double. Efficient shooting keyed his success, and a pair of three-pointers also added to his overall fantasy production on the night. He finished as the only Milwaukee player with double-digit rebounds and was the only one to score more than 16 points. Antetokounmpo continues to do the heavy lifting for the Bucks — their success depends on it, which is great news for fantasy basketball managers.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter has recorded three double-doubles in his last four appearances, but the 25 points scored in Sunday’s win were the most in a game for him in nearly a month. A fourth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Porter continues to exceed expectations in fantasy basketball. For the season, he has been a first-round player in eight-cat formats. The Bucks play three games in Week 12.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 2 months ago
Usually, the approach of having Giannis earn his points at the foul line results in him leaving some points on the board, given his poor shooting at the free-throw line. Well, that approach didn’t work for the Kings, as he made 11 of his 13 attempts on the night. Add in an elite shooting performance from the field, and the Bucks superstar finished with his third 30-point double-double in as many appearances. While Milwaukee’s not playing again until Wednesday is bad news for fantasy managers, it does get Giannis a little more time to deal with his right calf.