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ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze will miss a second straight game as he deals with a strained left knee. Jonathan Isaac should once again slot in as Wendell Carter Jr.'s backup, a role in which he’s unlikely to reach 20 minutes. Isaac can be left on the waiver wire.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
After initially being listed as probable, da Silva has been cleared to return from a four-game absence. Rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson took on extra minutes with da Silva sidelined, but both will lose the little streaming value they held with da Silva back.
Source: Cody Taylor
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. Tyus Jones should continue to start in his place, where he has provided decent value. Anthony Black, who has been starting in place of Franz Wagner, should also continue to see a bump in production.
Source: Cody Taylor
DEN • Center • #15
4 months ago
The stars shine bright on Christmas Day, so it shouldn’t be surprising that Jokić got off to a dominant start to this game. He finished the first quarter with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists, which led to him making history by the end of the night. He became the first player in NBA history to finish with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game. 18 of his points came in the extra frame to secure the win on Christmas Day. Jokić has once again been the best player in fantasy basketball, but even he won’t be able to replicate this performance. This was otherworldly.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
4 months ago
Murray’s breakout season continued with another strong performance in this game. He had at least 30 points for the ninth time this season, with six of those coming over his last 10 games. This was also his second straight 30-point double-double, and he fell one three-pointer shy of matching his season high. Murray’s progress this season can be overshadowed by Nikola Jokic’s dominance, but he has provided first-round value this season and should be considered one of the premier options in fantasy basketball for the remainder of the season.
DEN • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
In Denver’s first game without Cameron Johnson (knee), THJ slid into the starting unit. He provided floor spacing and buckets, which is what he will continue to do as long as he is starting. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) will likely return long before Johnson, which could impact THJ’s place in the lineup. However, he can be considered a decent streaming option in points leagues, though he has never been a consistent producer.
DEN • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Thursday’s game is the first for Denver since losing Cameron Johnson to a right knee injury during Tuesday’s loss to the Mavericks. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Hardaway, whose fantasy ceiling is raised with the move into the starting lineup.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #17
4 months ago
Valančiūnas was initially probable for Thursday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. He’ll occupy his usual role as Nikola Jokić’s backup, a spot that offers limited fantasy value at best.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva is on track to return after missing Orlando’s last four games. His absence resulted in rookie Noah Penda picking up additional minutes off the bench. While he didn’t do enough to affect redraft leagues, Penda will continue to have value in dynasty formats. Jase Richardson’s playing time will also decrease with da Silva available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers after injuring his knee the night prior. Jonathan Isaac essentially filled the resulting void, playing 17 minutes off the bench. He’ll have a similar role if Bitadze remains out, but that isn’t enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Having missed Orlando’s last three games, Suggs appears likely to miss a fourth, based on the doubtful tag. Tyus Jones has replaced him in the starting lineup, but Suggs’ absence has done more for Anthony Black’s fantasy value than Jones’.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #17
4 months ago
Valančiūnas was dealing with an illness ahead of Denver’s last two games but ultimately filled his usual role as Nikola Jokić’s backup. The probable tag suggests that the veteran center will be able to take on those responsibilities on Thursday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
4 months ago
Johnson hyperextended his right knee during Tuesday’s loss to the Mavericks and was diagnosed with a bone bruise. With Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon still out, the Nuggets will be down three starters for the foreseeable future. Johnson’s absence opens the door for Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. to step up. While the latter is mainly a three-point specialist, the former can be more useful to fantasy managers needing production across the board.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
4 months ago
Johnson’s injury will open up additional playing time for the likes of Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. Brown and THJ are both worth adding off the waiver wire, though Brown offers more across-the-board production compared to Hardaway Jr.'s skillset as a three-point specialist.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Point Guard • #0
4 months ago
Black continues to start for Orlando with Franz Wagner (ankle) sidelined, and with Jalen Suggs (hip) also out, he has seen a jump in production. His field goal percentage hasn’t been great, but over the last four games, Black has averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 triples per game. As long as Wagner is out, Black will be worth streaming.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
4 months ago
Bane came up big in the second half of this game, with 17 of his 23 points coming after the halftime break. It was a well-rounded outing for him with a season-best six “stocks” to go with a strong offensive performance. Bane’s past the slow start, and he has helped keep Orlando afloat with Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip) sidelined. He’ll look to keep it up against the Hornets on Friday.
DEN • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Hardaway has put together back-to-back strong games off the bench. He’s typically a streaky shooter, but after scoring 21 points on six triples on Monday, he matched his season high for points and three-pointers in this one. Cameron Johnson injured his knee in this game, which could open up a starting spot for THJ if Johnson ends up missing time. If it doesn’t, it will at least open up more minutes and shots for him. However, he doesn’t contribute much value in other categories, which limits his fantasy impact.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
4 months ago
Murray is enjoying the best season of his career, and that continued in this game. He set a new season high for assists, and he has hit at least three triples in five straight games. Murray is averaging career highs for points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers per game while also having the most efficient shooting season of his career. He certainly has a strong case to be named to his first All-Star Game this season.
DEN • Center • #15
4 months ago
Jokić didn’t get enough rebounds for a second straight double-double, but he was still able to supply his typical monster statistical impact. He had a chance to get to 15 assists by kicking the ball out to Peyton Watson in the corner in the closing seconds of the game, but his three-point attempt rimmed out. Still, it was another dominant performance from Jokić, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Timberwolves on Christmas Day.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Isaac will play through the hip injury once again, and he’ll occupy his typical small role off the bench. He simply doesn’t play enough minutes to be worth rostering in fantasy basketball.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
da Silva’s continued absence means Jase Richardson will continue to see a bump in minutes off the bench. Richardson has been a decent source of reserve offense over Orlando’s last four games, but he hasn’t done enough to make him worth streaming.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze will miss Tuesday’s game with a strained left knee. While the Magic have not offered a timeline, he may miss multiple games. Jonthan Isaac is still questionable; he will likely absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Bitadze.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs will miss a third straight game as he recovers from a hip contusion. While Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, his playing time has remained somewhat limited. Fantasy managers should target Anthony Black first.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Orlando may be thin at forward, which means Jett Howard could be in line for a big bump in playing time. Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will hold things down in the frontcourt, and Anthony Black could take on more responsibility as a scorer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
4 months ago
Monday’s game was the third since Orlando lost Jalen Suggs to a hip injury, and Black has scored at least 19 points in each. The third-year guard was already in the starting lineup, filling the void left by Franz Wagner, but the opportunities to score have increased even more after Suggs’ injury. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Black is providing close to top-100 value over the last week for those willing to overlook the mediocre free-throw percentage.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
4 months ago
While he didn’t record any defensive stats in Monday’s defeat, this was another highly productive night for Banchero on offense. He’s scored at least 20 points in four straight games, his longest streak since recording six consecutive games with 20 or more in late October/early November. Over the last two weeks, Banchero has been an eighth-round player in eight-cat formats. While that isn’t close to his Yahoo! ADP (30), it’s a marked improvement when compared to his season-long value. Banchero will look to end the road trip on a high note Tuesday night in Portland.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
4 months ago
After dropping 32 points in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, Bane followed up that performance with another solid effort on Monday. This is the fourth time this season that the Magic guard has scored at least 20 points in consecutive games. And over the last two weeks, Bane has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats. With Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip) out, there has been an even greater need for Bane’s scoring, and his fantasy value has increased. Orlando concludes its road trip in Portland on Tuesday.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
4 months ago
Johnson and Jamal Murray did their impression of the splash brothers Monday against the Jazz as the pair combined for 12 three-pointers. Johnson’s six threes were the only field goal attempts he made. He only played 29 minutes as the Nuggets were able to rest their starters for the entire fourth quarter. Johnson was likely in line for a ceiling game if he had continued playing.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
4 months ago
The Jazz didn’t put up much of a fight against the Nuggets on Monday as Denver was able to sit its starters for the entire fourth quarter. Murray was part of that group, but before he sat out the fourth he lit up the Jazz with an efficient shooting display. The 28-year-old point guard had 27 points on 16 attempts and made six three-pointers. After only playing 27 minutes, Murray should be well rested for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks.
DEN • Center • #15
4 months ago
Jokić only played 29 minutes and sat out the entire fourth quarter with the Nuggets blowing out the Jazz Monday night. The 30-year-old center still managed to record a triple-double, though he only attempted seven field goals and had one his lower scoring games with 14 points. The three-time MVP will be back in action Tuesday against the Mavericks.
DEN • Center • #17
4 months ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Valančiūnas is now officially available. He will continue to fill his usual role of backing up Nikola Jokić, which is not a good spot to find reliable fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
4 months ago
Watson is set to return after missing the last two games with a right trunk contusion. Tim Hardaway Jr. will return to the bench with Watson back and Bruce Brown’s opportunities could decrease as well.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
No surprise here as Suggs was listed as doubtful and has missed the Magic’s last two games. Tyus Jones will continue to start in his absence, while Anthony Black is the preferred Magic to stream in standard fantasy leagues.
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva will miss a third straight game, which should once again ensure Jase Richardson of extended minutes off the bench. Richardson most recently played 23 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, but he is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs has missed Orlando’s last two games since injuring his hip during the NBA Cup semifinals, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a third. While Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, he has not exceeded 20 minutes in either of those starts. Anthony Black, who moved into the lineup due to Franz Wagner’s injury, is the player to target if he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva has missed Orlando’s last two games, resulting in more playing time for rookie Jase Richardson. While he logged 23 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, Richardson has not reached the point where he should be streamed in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
4 months ago
Watson has missed the last two games with a right trunk contusion. Tim Hardaway Jr. was his most recent replacement in the starting lineup, but Bruce Brown’s opportunities have also increased with Watson sidelined. For managers seeking production across multiple categories, Brown is the better streaming choice if Watson can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #5
4 months ago
Banchero was just one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. The 23-year-old power forward had a great game, though it was new teammate Desmond Bane who took charge down the stretch and in overtime. Banchero struggled with shooting, going 6-of-18 from the field. It’s the fifth time in the last seven games Banchero has shot under 40 percent on field goal attempts. The Magic have four games in Week 10, starting with a date with the Warriors on Monday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
4 months ago
Trailing by one with four seconds left in overtime, the Magic inbounded the ball to Wendell Carter Jr. who quickly got the ball to Bane for a game-winner from the midrange. The 27-year-old shooting guard carried the Magic to the victory with a game-high 32 points. Orlando has four games in Week 10, starting with a matchup against the Warriors on Monday.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Isaac is good to go after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets. His return may lead to there being fewer minutes for Jett Howard, but this will not affect fantasy basketball. There’s no need to roster either player in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a right shoulder contusion. His absence may once again lead to additional rotation minutes for Jase Richardson, who logged 19 minutes against Denver. Richardson isn’t worth the streaming risk, but he’s worth keeping an eye on.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs is set to miss his second game in a row with a hip injury. With the 24-year-old point guard sidelined, the Magic will turn to Tyus Jones and Jett Howard. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, both are difficult to trust from a streaming perspective.
DEN • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Saturday’s game was the second for Denver since losing Peyton Watson to an injury suffered during Monday’s win over the Rockets. While Bruce Brown received the starting nod on Thursday, it was Hardaway’s turn to fill the void on Saturday. The veteran guard did not offer much value outside of two three-pointers. As for Brown, he finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot in 28 minutes off the bench. While Hardaway may be able to do more as a scorer, Brown is better equipped to fill the entire stat line.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
4 months ago
Two games removed from torching the Rockets for 35 points, Murray was held in check in Saturday’s rematch. This was just the eighth game this season in which the Nuggets guard failed to score at least 20 points. The good news for fantasy managers was that Murray recorded seven assists and two steals, providing solid value in those categories. The Nuggets play four games in Week 10, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
DEN • Center • #15
4 months ago
Jokić extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to ten on Saturday, but this performance was a departure from the norm for the three-time MVP. Houston was able to limit The Joker’s influence as a playmaker, with the five assists being the fewest in a game for him this season. Saturday’s game was the third this season in which Jokić failed to record at least a double-double, and it was Denver’s first defeat in that scenario. The Nuggets begin a four-game Week 10 on Monday against the Jazz.
DEN • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
While Bruce Brown moved into the starting lineup for Thursday’s win over the Magic to account for Peyton Watson’s absence, he will not retain that role on Saturday. Hardaway, who offers a higher ceiling as a scorer, moves into the starting lineup. Brown will still get quality minutes off the bench, but his value takes a hit with the lineup change.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
4 months ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Watson will miss a second straight. Bruce Brown filled the void in the starting lineup on Thursday and should retain that role, making him worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
4 months ago
Watson missed Thursday’s game, which allowed Bruce Brown to get the starting nod. He contributed 11 points in 34 minutes, but he’ll likely be pushed back to the bench if Watson is able to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Isaac missed Thursday’s game against Denver and could miss a second straight game. His minutes would typically just go to Tristan da Silva, but he is questionable as well, so Jett Howard could see a huge bump in minutes after scoring 12 points in 29 minutes on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva’s absence from Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets freed up minutes for Orlando’s other reserves, with Jase Richardson playing 19 minutes. While there could come a point when Richardson is worth a look, that time isn’t now. Even if da Silva remains out, leave Richardson on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a second game on Saturday. While Tyus Jones started against Denver, he played only 19 minutes, which complicates his streaming value. Jett Howard logged 29 minutes off the bench, but he’s even more challenging to trust than Jones.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
5 months ago
Black has scored in double figures in five straight games, starting the last three as the Magic have been without Franz Wagner. With Jalen Suggs also out on Thursday, there was more room for Black to score, and he finished with his first 20-point game since December 1. While Black is ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, the current state of Orlando’s rotation makes him worth the risk in some 12-team leagues. Don’t be afraid to add him ahead of Saturday’s game against the Jazz.
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
5 months ago
For the first time in over a month, Carter has reached double figures in three straight games. His performance against the Nuggets was his most productive of the season, with the Magic center recording his first 20-point game. Over the past two weeks, Carter has been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. Unfortunately, his inconsistent offensive output makes ECJ challenging to trust outside of deep leagues.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
5 months ago
Slowly but surely, Johnson’s production is improving as he gets more comfortable in his new home. Thursday’s tally was the highest for the Nuggets wing since November 28, when he scored 28 points in a loss to the Spurs. Over the last two weeks, Johnson has been ranked just inside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. While playing alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray results in cleaner looks for Johnson, he may also have a lower fantasy ceiling for the same reason. Hopefully, he’ll continue to close in on his Yahoo! ADP (92).
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
5 months ago
Over the past two weeks, Murray has been a top-20 player in eight-cat formats. During this period, he’s scored at least 30 points on four separate occasions, including Thursday’s win over Orlando. His final stat line only lacked a blocked shot, but fantasy managers aren’t going to lose any sleep over that. Murray will look to notch another 30-point stat line when the Nuggets host the Rockets on Saturday.
DEN • Center • #15
5 months ago
Not only did Jokić record his 13th triple-double of the season and 177th of his career, but he made some history in Thursday’s victory. The Nuggets center is now the NBA’s all-time leader in assists by a center, having passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during Thursday’s win. Whether you’re talking eight- or nine-cat formats, Jokić remains the best player in fantasy basketball. Denver ends Week 9 with a home game against the Rockets on Saturday.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
5 months ago
Already playing without Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets won’t have Peyton Watson for Thursday’s game. However, while Tim Hardaway Jr. played 39 minutes off the bench on Monday, it will be Brown who fills the void in the starting lineup against the Magic. Hardaway should still play plenty, but his fantasy value won’t receive the same boost that it would have if he were starting.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard • #
5 months ago
Hardaway is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. With Peyton Watson (trunk) joining Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon on the sidelines, there’s a high likelihood that Hardaway will be in the starting lineup.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
5 months ago
Injured during Monday’s win over the Rockets, Watson will not play on Thursday. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Tim Hardaway Jr. being the player most likely to fill the void. Due to Watson’s early exit, Hardaway played a season-high 39 minutes on Monday and started the third quarter.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard • #
5 months ago
Hardaway played a season-high 39 minutes in Monday’s win over the Rockets, starting the second half due to Peyton Watson’s early exit. If Watson can’t play on Thursday, Hardaway could be moved into the starting lineup, provided he’s healthy. If so, he would be worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report