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DEN • Guard • #4
8 months ago
Westbrook was again used in a reserve role on Sunday, providing solid value off the bench. With Jamal Murray (hamstring) still out, the veteran point guard does have a slightly higher fantasy ceiling. Jalen Pickett received the starting nod on Sunday, and he finished with four points, one rebound and two assists in 24 minutes. Whether it’s Pickett or Peyton Watson (three points, one rebound and three blocks) who starts, Westbrook remains a player worth rostering while Murray is out.
DEN • Center • #15
8 months ago
Jokic was almost unstoppable during the first half of Sunday’s game, dropping 29 points, six rebounds and nine assists. The Pacers slowed him down somewhat after halftime, as the Joker accounted for 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists after the break. It is unknown when Jamal Murray will return from his hamstring injury, so Jokic will have to continue to dominate the Nuggets’ offense until his sidekick is available.
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun dropped a season-high 30 points on Sunday, and this was his first game with at least 20 since March 14. With the Nuggets in a tight battle for seeding in the Western Conference and Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined, they will need more production from Braun during the season’s final week. Despite the Nuggets coming up short on the scoreboard, Sunday showed what he’s capable of. Denver plays three games during Week 23, starting with the Kings on Wednesday.
DEN • Guard • #24
8 months ago
The Nuggets remain without Jamal Murray (hamstring), but it won’t be Peyton Watson or Russell Westbrook who replaces him in Sunday’s lineup. Pickett has received the nod in a change that gives him some fantasy relevance in deep leagues. Denver’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
8 months ago
Murray will remain out on Sunday, and it’s unknown when he’ll be cleared to return. During his pregame availability, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said he hopes to have his starting point guard back in time for the playoffs. Fantasy managers whose leagues run through Week 23 may not be able to rely on Murray. Peyton Watson started Friday’s loss to the Warriors in Murray’s place, and the struggling Russell Westbrook also has a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: Vic Lombardi
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
8 months ago
After three straight games of 25 points or more, Randle scored 26 in his last two appearances, shooting a combined 9-of-22 from the field. However, despite the downtick in scoring, he has remained an eighth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past week. Randle has provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories, thus preserving some of his fantasy value. The Timberwolves don’t play again until Tuesday when they visit the Bucks.
MIN • Center • #27
8 months ago
Anthony Edwards wasn’t the only Timberwolves scorer taking advantage of frequent mismatches as the 76ers didn’t have an answer for Gobert, either. The veteran center recorded another elite stat line, eclipsing 21 points and 18 rebounds for the second straight games. The “Stifle Tower” also recorded five “stocks.” Over the past two weeks, Gobert has provided top-20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Gobert managers whose leagues are not finished are likely happy that he’ll have four games to play during Week 23.
MIN • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Edwards was outstanding on Saturday, as the undermanned 76ers had no answer for him defensively. The Timberwolves star woke up the Philadelphia crowd early in the first quarter with one of the dunks of the season. And his three-pointer late in the fourth quarter as the shot clock expired sent everyone to the exits. The 37 points are the most for Edwards since March 17, when he scored 38 in a loss to the Pacers. For fantasy managers whose seasons run through Week 23, the Timberwolves play four games, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday.
Source: NBA
DEN • Guard • #27
8 months ago
Murray has missed Denver’s last four games with a hamstring injury. In Denver’s most recent game, a loss to Golden State on Friday, Peyton Watson started, with Nikola Jokic taking on even more playmaking responsibilities. Russell Westbrook is another possibility if Murray remains out, but the veteran point guard has struggled with his decision-making in recent games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun has been consistently productive throughout the season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (133) in eight- and nine-cat formats. Over the past two weeks, the third-year wing has been a top-50 player in fantasy basketball and has shown no signs of slowing down. After representing excellent value in drafts ahead of the 2024-25 season, it can be argued that Braun should be a top-75 pick next fall. The Nuggets finish Week 22 on Sunday against the Pacers.
DEN • Forward • #32
8 months ago
Gordon recorded eight assists for the second time in five games on Friday, finishing the Nuggets’ defeat with a solid stat line. Over the past two weeks, he has been a 10th-round player in eight-cat formats. On nights when the Nuggets are without Jamal Murray, there’s a little more room for Gordon to provide value as a playmaker, with Friday being a prime example. The Nuggets end Week 22 on Sunday against the Pacers.
DEN • Forward • #1
8 months ago
Porter has scored 20 points or more in three straight games for the first time since early February. However, despite the recent decrease in scoring, he has still provided top-50 value over the past month. Porter’s efficiency has been a factor, as he has shot 49.7 percent from the field and averaged 17.4 points per game. Based on his Yahoo! ADP (73), fantasy managers expected Porter to be a top-75 player, and that has been the case. He’ll look to end Week 22 on a high note when the Nuggets host the Pacers on Sunday.
DEN • Center • #15
8 months ago
Back in the Nuggets’ lineup after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs, Jokic finished one assist shy of a triple-double. While the Warriors couldn’t do much with the three-time MVP when he shot the ball, they were able to force six turnovers. The last time Jokic tallied at least six turnovers before Friday was March 5, when he was responsible for seven in a win over the Kings. Fantasy managers know the Joker’s work by now, so there’s no reason to lose sleep over the high turnover count. Denver returns home for its final game of Week 22, Sunday, against the Pacers.
DEN • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Strawther is set to return after a month-long absence with a left knee sprain. While Jamal Murray is out with a hamstring injury, which opens up some minutes for the Nuggets, it’s unlikely that the team will push Strawther towards significant minutes in his first game back.
Source: Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
The Nuggets are far deeper than they were in Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs, with Jamal Murray being the lone starter unavailable. Braun will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup after sitting out on Wednesday, and Watson will fill the void left by Murray. This raises his fantasy ceiling to where Watson can be streamed in deep leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
8 months ago
No surprise here as Jokic was listed as probable with an ankle injury. Jokic, Gordon and the rest of the Denver starters missed Wednesday’s game after playing a double overtime game against the Timberwolves the night before. Jokic and Gordon could have more playmaking opportunities with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined Friday.
Source: Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
8 months ago
Murray is out again after missing Wednesday’s game against the Spurs with a hamstring injury. In the 28-year-old point guard’s absence, Russell Westbrook, Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson could ass see increased minutes and usage.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
8 months ago
Shannon will miss another game, but his absence does not impact fantasy basketball. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to handle the backup perimeter minutes.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
8 months ago
Randle had scored at least 25 points in each of his last three games entering play Thursday but was quiet on the offensive end in this one. The 30-year-old power forward had just 11 points on 11 attempts including three made three-pointers. It was an off-night, but Randle is still a productive player and the Timberwolves need him as they push for a top-six playoff seed in the West down the stretch of the regular season.
MIN • Center • #27
8 months ago
Gobert is averaging just 11 points per game this season but quietly has scored at least 15 points in six consecutive games and at least 19 points in three straight games. The 32-year-old center also pulled down 18 rebounds as he dominated the glass against the Nets Thursday. Gobert has seen an uptick in production and provided third-round fantasy value over the last two weeks.
MIN • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Edwards led the Timberwolves with a game-high 28 points on 15 shots. He was 5-of-10 from behind the three-point line. The 23-year-old shooting guard has made at least four three-pointers in each of his last four games. Edwards’ play has helped Minnesota win five of its last six games as they push for a top-six playoff seed in the Western Conference.
DEN • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Strawther has been sidelined for a month with a left knee sprain, but he could make his return to the lineup against Golden State. He will likely have his minutes limited, but it is good news for Denver to potentially get some depth back just before the postseason.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #1
8 months ago
Following a two-game absence, MPJ will be back in the lineup. Denver was without all five starters against San Antonio on Wednesday, but they should be back at full strength against Golden State, with only Jamal Murray listed as questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun and Gordon were among the many Nuggets that missed Wednesday’s game following the double overtime loss to the Timberwolves Tuesday. It appears both will be back in the starting lineup Friday against the Warriors given their probable listings.
DEN • Guard • #27
8 months ago
Murray missed Wednesday’s game against the Spurs along with the rest of Denver’s starting five after taking a loss in the double overtime thriller against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. The 28-year-old point guard has a legitimate chance to miss Friday’s game given his questionable listing. Russell Westbrook, Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson could pick up the slack if Murray is out.
DEN • Center • #15
8 months ago
Jokic missed Wednesday’s game after putting up an historic performance with a 61-point triple-double in the double overtime loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday. The 30-year-old center is likely to return Friday against the Warriors given his probable listing.
DEN • Center • #6
9 months ago
Jordan returned to the Nuggets’ starting lineup for the first time since March 24. As expected, the veteran center provided excellent value in the rebound category, with the 17 caroms matching his season-high. Jordan only had four official shot attempts, as the Spurs resorted to sending him to the foul line instead of giving up layups and dunks. Moving forward, Jordan will only be worth rostering when Nikola Jokic is unavailable, as on Wednesday.
DEN • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Wednesday’s start was the second of Tyson’s career, as the Nuggets were without their entire starting five. He got his money’s worth by putting up 20 shots, but the second-year forward only made 35 percent of his attempts. There’s no need to read too much into Tyson’s performance; most of the Nuggets’ starters should be back for Friday’s game against the Warriors. He’s unlikely to be in the rotation when Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. are available.
DEN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Pickett made his second career start on Wednesday, as the Nuggets’ entire starting five was out for the second game of the team’s back-to-back. The second-year guard recorded the best stat line of his NBA career, dropping a triple-double in 35 minutes on the court. There’s no need to add Pickett in the aftermath of this performance, as most of the players who sat out on Wednesday should be back for Friday’s game against the Warriors. But it was nice to see him take advantage of his opportunity.
DEN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Pickett made his second career start on Wednesday, as the Nuggets’ entire starting five was out for the second game of the team’s back-to-back. The second-year guard recorded the best stat line of his NBA career, dropping a triple-double in 35 minutes on the court. There’s no need to add Pickett in the aftermath of this performance, as most of the players who sat out on Wednesday should be back for Friday’s game against the Warriors. But it was nice to see him take advantage of his opportunity.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
With Denver’s entire starting five sidelined for Wednesday’s game, Westbrook was allowed to redeem himself as a starter after a brutal finish to Tuesday’s double-overtime loss to the Thunder. The final stat line was solid as the Nuggets guard notched his first 30-point game of the season. Finishing one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, Westbrook’s lone issue on Wednesday was the four turnovers he committed. His fantasy value will decrease as soon as Denver’s starters return, which should be on Friday against the Warriors.
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
The Nuggets have four new starters for Wednesday’s game, with Pickett being the lone holdover from the quintet that started Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Westbrook, Tyson, Nnaji and Jordan are all worth streaming, as is Pickett, due to Denver’s many absences.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
The Nuggets will play Wednesday without all five starters and key reserve Peyton Watson. Westbrook is one of the few rotation players who will be available, and he’s worth streaming everywhere, even with a likely high-turnover night on the way.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Watson joins Denver’s starting five in being ruled out after Tuesday’s double overtime thriller against the Timberwolves. With the Nuggets short on options, Vlatko Cancar and PJ Hall figure to be apart of the rotation.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Watson is not expected to be available. With Denver’s starting five already ruled out, the Nuggets will be short on available options. Vlatko Cancar and PJ Hall should enter the rotation after picking up DNP-CDs in Tuesday’s double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Source: Bennett Durando
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
All five of the Nuggets’ starters, including Braun, will sit out Wednesday’s game. Fantasy managers should expect to see plenty of Russell Westbrook, who should be motivated to redeem himself after a poor ending to Tuesday’s double overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
Less than 24 hours after losing a double-overtime thriller to the Timberwolves, Denver will play Wednesday’s game without its entire starting five. Porter and Gordon’s absences free up minutes for Peyton Watson (if he can play) and Hunter Tyson. Watson is a game-time decision due to an inflamed right knee. If cleared, Watson would be the preferred streamer, but Tyson is also worth the risk.
Source: Katy Winge
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
9 months ago
Shannon’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially with Donte DiVincenzo returning from his one-game suspension.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard • #5
9 months ago
It was a slow start to the game for Edwards, but things started clicking for him late in the game. He scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of triples with less than three minutes left in regulation that gave Minnesota a late lead. He added six more points in the first overtime period and five more in the second, which was enough for the Timberwolves to squeak out a road win over the Nuggets. After a few recent subpar performances, it was good to see Edwards catch fire at the end of the game, and he’ll look to carry that into Brooklyn on Thursday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
9 months ago
Randle has been on fire recently, and Tuesday was his third-straight game with at least 25 points. Randle had the ball with a chance to win this game at the end of the fourth quarter and the first overtime, but he wasn’t able to get the job done. Fortunately for him, Minnesota was still able to walk away victorious, and Randle did still have another productive night. They are now tied for sixth place in the West and will head to Brooklyn on Thursday with a chance to overtake Memphis in the standings.
MIN • Guard • #9
9 months ago
NAW was Minnesota’s primary reserve option on Tuesday, with Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid serving suspensions. He came up big for them late, hitting multiple big shots and finally winning the game after being fouled on a three-pointer with 0.1 seconds left in the game. He made the first two and missed the final shot intentionally to end the game. This was a new season-high for scoring for NAW, and he approached triple-double territory. Unfortunately, with both DiVincenzo and Reid coming back, he likely won’t see 45 minutes in another game anytime soon.
MIN • Forward • #8
9 months ago
With both Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid serving their suspension for their involvement in the brawl with the Pistons, head coach Chris Finch turned to Minott for reserve minutes. The 22-year-old has struggled to carve out a role in Minnesota, but he took advantage of his opportunity on Tuesday. Minott isn’t a player to consider rostering in redraft leagues, but dynasty managers that have had him stashed for a long time have to be encouraged by this performance in limited minutes.
MIN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
DiVincenzo and Reid are among five players to get suspended, along with Detroit’s Ron Holland, Marcus Sasser and Isaiah Stewart. The Wolves face the Nuggets in a primetime matchup on Tuesday, and with DiVincenzo and Reid sidelined, Jaylen Clark could see a significant boost in playing time, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker picking up some extra minutes, too.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
9 months ago
Shannon Jr. will miss a third-straight game, but the difference in this one is that he won’t be given the questionable tag before being ruled out. Jaylen Clark and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to take on a few extra minutes with Shannon Jr. sidelined.
MIN • Center • #27
9 months ago
Gobert was on a mission Sunday night, as the 25 rebounds were the most he’s had in a game this season and three shy of his career-high. The Timberwolves center was also effective as a scorer, shooting 50 percent from the field and 75 percent from the foul line. Over the past two weeks, Gobert has offered third-round value in nine-cat formats, which is excellent production for someone who has been a top 75 player this season. Gobert will face a more challenging test on Tuesday when the Timberwolves visit Denver, the first of three games Minnesota plays during Week 22.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
9 months ago
Randle has scored 20 points or more in three of his last four games, with Sunday’s tally being his highest since January 29. Over the past two weeks, he has offered sixth-round value in eight-cat formats, a two-round improvement on his season-long production. Randle and the Timberwolves play three games during Week 22, starting with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
MIN • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Conley’s 17 points were the most he’s scored in a game since January 22, when he scored 18 in a win over the Mavericks. While the veteran point guard has been more valuable to his team than to fantasy managers, he has been a top-100 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Conley is rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number should not increase much with the Timberwolves playing three games during Week 22.
MIN • Guard • #5
9 months ago
After halftime, Edwards flipped the proverbial switch, scoring 20 points in the third quarter to help Minnesota grab control of the game. That was four shy of his career-high for points in a quarter, and the explosion salvaged what was on track to be an underwhelming night for the Timberwolves star. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, one round better than his nine-cat production. Minnesota plays three games during Week 22, starting with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
9 months ago
A wild fight broke out with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter, resulting in five players and multiple coaches being ejected. Reid finished two points, two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes, while DiVincenzo tallied six points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 10 minutes. Jaylen Clark’s minutes will likely increase for the remainder of Sunday’s game, and the question for Week 22 is whether Reid or DiVincenzo will be suspended.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
9 months ago
Shannon’s continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when he is available to play. Jaylen Clark and Nickeil Alexander-Walker can absorb the few minutes that would have gone to Shannon.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
9 months ago
Shannon was held out of Friday’s win over the Suns, but the rookie has not played more than 10 minutes in a game since early March. He’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball if allowed to play on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
9 months ago
Randle led his team in scoring and delivered quality peripherals and defensive stats to boot. Since returning to Minnesota’s lineup, Randle has averaged 18.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 dimes, and he ranks just outside the top 125 in per-game fantasy value.
MIN • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Edwards was able to return to the game after taking an elbow to the nose, and it looks like he’s avoided serious injury. This wasn’t the best night for him from a production standpoint, but his limited minutes may have contributed to the underwhelming final numbers.
MIN • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Edwards was able to return to the game after taking an elbow to the nose from Kevin Durant, which required a brief trip to the locker room, but it looks like he’s avoided serious injury. This wasn’t the best night for him from a production standpoint, but his limited minutes may have contributed to the underwhelming final numbers.
MIN • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Durant and Edwards inadvertently collided going for the ball, and Durant caught Edwards in the nose. After spending a couple of minutes on the ground, Edwards walked to the locker room. It’s unclear if he’ll return to the game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should fill in for him while he’s out.
Source: Daily Wolves
MIN • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Durant and Edwards inadvertently collided going for the ball, and Durant caught Edwards in the nose. After spending a couple of minutes on the ground, Edwards walked to the locker room. It’s unclear if he’ll return to the game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should fill in for him while he’s out.
Source: Daily Wolves
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
9 months ago
Shannon has been downgraded from questionable to out, but his absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball. The rookie’s minutes will likely be divided among Donte DiVincenzo, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
9 months ago
TSJ’s role in the rotation has been minimal in March despite a few big games at the end of February. Donte DiVincenzo, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark will split a few extra minutes if Shannon Jr. isn’t able to suit up.
Source: Timberwolves PR