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DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
A case of left knee inflammation has cast some doubt on Murray’s availability for Saturday’s game, with the Nuggets listing him as questionable. Russell Westbrook will return to the starting lineup if Murray does not play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon played 31 minutes against the Lakers Friday as he returned from his various calf and ankle injuries. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Nuggets give him the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back here and there’s a legitimate chance he misses the game given his questionable listing. Russell Westbrook could be back in the starting lineup if Gordon is out.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic continues to be listed on the injury report with elbow and ankle issues, but he hasn’t missed any games and his play hasn’t slowed down at all. Braun has recently popped up on the injury report with a foot injury, but it hasn’t caused him to miss any games yet. Both are expected to start Saturday given their probable listings.
PHX • Guard • #21
9 months ago
While he hasn’t been much of an asset in fantasy leagues since the All-Star break, Jones is capable of the occasional big night. Friday was one of those occasions, as he shot 6-of-6 from beyond the arc. The six triples matched Jones’ season-high, and this was his first 20-point effort since New Year’s Eve. Tyus’ hot shooting helped supplement Bradley Beal’s production, as he finished with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 26 minutes. As long as Beal remains the preferred option to start, there won’t be much to gain from rostering Jones in most leagues.
PHX • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Having fallen in the wing pecking order since late January, Dunn was able to start on Friday. And the rookie had a good night, racking up 16 points and four steals in 33 minutes. Dunn didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the overall production was solid. Royce O’Neale was moved to the bench, finishing Friday’s win with nine points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers in 21 minutes. While Dunn could be worth a look if he retains his place in the starting lineup, that isn’t guaranteed. And with the Suns only playing three games during Week 20, the schedule doesn’t work in his favor.
PHX • Forward • #4
9 months ago
Suns center Mason Plumlee was not around for the second consecutive game for the conclusion. Tossed from Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets after getting into a wrestling match with Steven Adams, Plumlee was whistled for a Flagrant 2 during Friday’s game. His exit freed up minutes for Ighodaro, who recorded a solid stat line in his 32 minutes on the court. There’s no need to consider adding the rookie, who also benefitted from Nick Richards being out with an ankle injury. But he may have earned himself another opportunity to play rotation minutes in the near future.
PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Booker’s 13 assists were a season-high, and he finished Friday’s victory with his tenth double-double. The Suns guard, who has scored 22 points or more in four of his last five outings, has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Booker will look to build on Friday’s performance when the Suns visit the Lakers on Sunday.
PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
The Suns used a balanced offensive effort to take care of the Kings, with Durant and Devin Booker scoring 22 points apiece to lead the way. Fresh off of his first sub-20 point game in March, KD recorded a complete stat line in his 36 minutes on the court. Since the All-Star break, the Suns forward has been a first-round player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long value. The Suns end Week 19 in Los Angeles, as they’ll face the Lakers on Sunday.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Back in the lineup after missing time with calf and ankle injuries, Gordon recorded a solid stat line on Friday. He only attempted six shots from the field, but the 9-of-10 night from the foul line boosted the veteran forward’s point tally. The rebounds, assists and three-pointers will also be helpful to fantasy managers who missed Gordon’s production. While he has been an eighth-round player since the All-Star break, Gordon’s injuries have limited his impact.
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
After his run of 26 straight games in double figures came to a screeching halt on Wednesday, Braun started a new run on Friday. He’s scored 20 points or more in 16 games this season after having one such effort during the 2023-24 campaign. And since the All-Star break, Braun has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats. He has been a reliable fantasy option for most of this season, which is why Braun is rostered in most standard leagues.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic failed to record a double-double for the second consecutive game, but he has scored 31 points or more in three of his last five appearances. The Nuggets center has been consistently dominant in fantasy basketball and has been ranked third in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. Jokic will look to add another double-double (or triple-double) to his tally on Saturday when the Nuggets host the Wizards.
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray hit the most important shot of Friday’s game, as his three-pointer with six seconds remaining gave Denver the lead for good. The Nuggets guard was efficient against the shorthanded Lakers, rebounding from a 4-of-15 effort in Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Timberwolves. While Murray has been inconsistent recently, he has been a top 20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. The Nuggets end Week 19 with a home game against the Wizards on Saturday.
PHX • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has made a change to his starting lineup, as Dunn replaces the struggling Royce O’Neale. While the rookie offers limited offensive value, he can be impactful as a defender. O’Neale will remain in the rotation, but his fantasy value takes a hit when used in a reserve role.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Martin will take his long-awaited Suns debut on Friday, providing additional depth on the wing. He wasn’t much of a fantasy asset with the Hornets, and that’s unlikely to change immediately in Phoenix.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Braun was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. He’ll play his usual role in the starting lineup and should already be rostered in most standard leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
No surprise here as both Jokic and Murray were initially listed as probable. Jokic in particular has shown no signs of his elbow bothering him lately as he’s scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
No surprise here as both Jokic and Murray were initially listed as probable. Jokic in particular has shown no signs of his elbow bothering him lately as he’s scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon is back after a two-game absence, with his return likely meaning Russell Westbrook will come off the bench. As for Nnaji, while he has played better recently, this has not impacted his fantasy value. He can be left alone in most leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
PHX • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Morris remains out due to lower back injury management and does not have a timeline for return. His continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he has not been in the rotation when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards missed Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, which allowed Mason Plumlee to start. It’s unclear how the Suns might split up the center minutes between Plumlee and Oso Ighodaro, but neither one is a recommended streaming option.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Nuggets coach Michael Malone said he expects Gordon to be available after missing two games with calf and ankle injuries. His return will likely push Russell Westbrook to the bench, cutting into the veteran point guard’s fantasy value.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
PHX • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Morris is expected to miss another game, but he isn’t part of the Suns’ rotation when he is healthy. His continued absence won’t have an impact on the team’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards missed Wednesday’s game, which allowed Mason Plumlee to start. However, Oso Ighodaro ended up filling out most of the minutes off the bench at center. If Richards remains out again, Ighodaro will be a better option that Plumlee, though neither was productive enough on Wednesday to be worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Allen is expected to miss a second-straight game with this foot injury. Tyus Jones and Ryan Dunn should continue to fill out the reserve minutes on the perimeter, though neither was productive on Wednesday with Allen sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Martin has yet to make his debut for the Suns and hasn’t played in a game since January. It would be great to see him back on the floor, but it’s unclear where his place in the rotation will be. It is unlikely that he would be a factor in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
Nnaji is once again dealing with an ankle injury, but it isn’t expected to keep him sidelined against LA. He’ll continue to occupy a reserve role down low behind Nikola Jokic.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon has missed Denver’s last two games, but he could return to the lineup on Wednesday. Russell Westbrook has played well as a starter in place of Gordon, but he would likely return to the bench if Gordon is available on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Braun’s foot injury is new, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He was held to just six points in Wednesday’s loss to Minnesota, but he should get back to his efficient ways against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Both stars continued to be listed as probable, but managers shouldn’t stress about their status against Los Angeles. They are both expected to be available and at their best in a matchup between two of the top teams in the West.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray struggled from the field with 12 points on 15 shots Wednesday. The 28-year-old point guard missed all but one of his five 3-point attempts against the Timberwolves. Murray played 35 minutes, his lowest in six games in March despite appearing on the injury report with ankle and knee issues recently. He’s provided top-20 fantasy value on a per game basis since the All-Star break.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic has shown no effects from an elbow injury as he poured in 34 points while the Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves. The 30-year-old center has now had at least 30 points in three of his last four games. Jokic continues to be the fantasy MVP as he’s the top ranked player on the year and in the last month alone.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon is expected to miss a second-straight game due to an ankle injury that he suffered on Sunday, though he also is still nursing the calf injury that forced him to miss a lot of time earlier this season. Russell Westbrook should get another start in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Both stars are expected to once again be available as Denver looks to get a win in a playoff rematch from last season. The duo combined for 69 points in a win over the Thunder on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Morris is expected to miss another game with this back issue, but even when he is healthy, he isn’t part of the Suns’ rotation. His continued lack of availability won’t alter anybody on the team’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Tyus Jones started in place of Beal on Monday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. Jones will likely return to playing a reserve role with Beal back in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Watson wasn’t in the starting lineup Monday night, but he gave the Nuggets valuable minutes off the bench with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. The third-year forward shot 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, and the 16 points were two shy of his season-high. This performance isn’t enough to get Watson on the radar in most fantasy leagues. Still, it should earn him another opportunity to play rotation minutes after recently falling behind Zeke Nnaji in the pecking order. Nnaji didn’t provide much value on Monday, going scoreless with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 11 minutes.
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
After scoring 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, Murray redeemed himself in Monday’s rematch. The 34 points are the most he’s tallied in a game since Denver’s first game out of the All-Star break when Murray hit that number in a win over the Hornets. Since the break, Murray has provided top-15 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. He’ll look to build on Monday’s exemplary performance when the Nuggets host the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
If Jokic’s right elbow was an issue for him on Monday, he certainly didn’t show it. The three-time MVP only missed five of his 20 field-goal attempts and was two assists shy of a triple-double. According to Basketball Monster, Jokic has been the top-ranked player in nine-cat formats over the past month, which surprises no one. The good news for managers who have him rostered is that he looked healthy on Monday, and the Nuggets play three more games during Week 19.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Westbrook filled the void in the starting lineup left by Aaron Gordon, who sat out Monday’s game with a calf injury suffered on Sunday. And the veteran point guard had a solid night in Oklahoma City, shooting 60 percent from the field and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a good night to have Westbrook rostered. Rostered in 65 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Westbrook is worth rostering in 12-team leagues, especially if Gordon misses more time.
PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Booker has scored at least 24 points in his last three games. The 28-year-old shooting guard turned the ball over five times, which has been an issue lately. He’s had at least four turnovers in six of his last eight games while Booker has also had at least five assists in 13 of his last 14 games, both being a product of more time spent as an on-ball playmaker. He’s been a top-20 fantasy player since the All-Star break.
PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Durant has scored at least 29 points in three of his last four games. The 36-year-old small forward has been a scoring machine since the All-Star break. He’s provided top-20 fantasy value on the season and isn’t in danger of being shutdown during the fantasy playoffs, which is critical to fantasy managers.
PHX • Guard • #21
9 months ago
With Monday’s game being the Suns’ second in as many nights, Bradley Beal (calf) will not play. Jones returns to the starting lineup in a change that raises his fantasy ceiling considerably. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Duane Rankin
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
With Aaron Gordon sidelined, Westbrook will make a return to the starting lineup. In his most recent start, Westbrook contributed 25 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in 35 minutes.
Source: Denver Nuggets
PHX • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Morris was initially doubtful to play, so his third-straight absence doesn’t come as a surprise. However, even when he’s been healthy, Morris hasn’t seen the floor in over a month, so his absence won’t alter the Suns’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
The 24-year-old power forward played 23 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s game against the Thunder while dealing with the injury. Expect Nnaji to have a similar role Monday, though he doesn’t carry much fantasy value.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic and Murray were each initially listed as questionable Monday, but will ultimately suit up against the Thunder. Fantasy managers can count on the Nuggets’ superstar duo and insert them into lineups for this week.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon sustained a calf injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, and calf and ankle injuries will keep him sidelined for Monday’s rematch. Russell Westbrook should see increased run in his absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Beal will unsurprisingly sit out the second leg of Phoenix’s back-to-back set. Tyus Jones should replace him in the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Both Murray and Jokic played Sunday against the Thunder, but the pair are in danger of sitting out the rematch on the second leg of a back-to-back set. Russell Westbrook, Zeke Nnaji and Peyton Watson are all candidates to see increased run if Murray and/or Jokic are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Beal made good use of his opportunities on Sunday, but he’s the clear third option behind Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. That makes his efficiency even more critical, and Beal was good as both a scorer and playmaker on Sunday. He’s ranked just outside the top 75 in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, and this may represent Beal’s ceiling for the rest of the season.
PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Since the All-Star break, Durant has failed to score 20 points or more on just two occasions. The Suns forward has maintained his elite season-long value by providing top-20 fantasy value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With the Suns still fighting to crack the West’s top 10, playing time won’t be an issue for the team’s stars down the stretch. Fantasy managers should get full value from Durant during the playoff weeks.
PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Booker got off to a slow start Sunday afternoon, scoring six points on 3-of-9 shooting during the first half. He was better after the intermission, finishing as one of three Suns with at least 19 points. While turnovers have been problematic for Booker since the All-Star break (3.4 per game), he only committed one against the Mavericks. The Suns play four games during Week 19, starting with the Grizzlies on Monday in Memphis.
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
In recording his second double-double in three games, Porter’s 15 rebounds were a season-high. However, rebounding has not been the issue for the Nuggets forward since the All-Star break, field-goal percentage has. Shooting 42.4 percent from the field, Porter has provided 11th-round value in nine-cat formats since the break. With his limited defensive production, there isn’t as much margin for error regarding Porter’s fantasy ceiling.
PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
After three consecutive games in which he scored just 17 points, Booker exploded on Friday night in Denver. He’s scored 30 points or more on three occasions since the All-Star break, but the assist production stands out. As one of the top 20 players in eight-cat formats, Booker has averaged 8.0 assists per game since the break. The decision to replace Tyus Jones with Bradley Beal has raised Booker’s fantasy ceiling, as he’s spending more time on the ball as a playmaker. And that has to please those who have him rostered heading into the fantasy playoffs.
PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Durant has scored 26 points or more in three straight and five of his last six outings. Included in Friday’s performance was a corner three at the buzzer to force overtime. Since the All-Star break, the 15-time All-Star has been a top 20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Durant has been a top-10 player in both formats this season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 19. Clearly, the 36-year-old sniper still has plenty left in the tank.
Source: NBA
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
After aggravating a prior calf injury during Tuesday’s win over the Clippers, Beal offered limited value in Friday’s overtime defeat. While fantasy managers should be pleased with the nine assists, the point total was underwhelming. Beal’s availability meant less time on the court for Tyus Jones, who logged 14 minutes and finished with six points, one rebound, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers. Hopefully, for the sake of those who have Beal rostered, he can use Sunday’s game in Dallas as an opportunity to get back on track.
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Beal exited early from the Suns’ game on Tuesday, and this calf issue has already forced him to miss two games recently. However, he will give it a go against Denver. He will likely occupy his typical spot in the starting lineup, which means that Tyus Jones will continue to come off the bench.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Beal is in danger of missing his 20th game of the season after re-aggravating his calf injury on Tuesday. Should he be sidelined on Friday, Tyus Jones would presumably get the starting nod with Collin Gillespie chipping in some extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Even when healthy, Morris hasn’t seen the floor in nearly a month. His absence on Friday won’t have an impact on the Suns’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Beal has been dealing with a calf injury for a few games, most recently needing to exit Tuesday’s win over the Clippers at halftime. His ability to practice on Thursday is encouraging, but that doesn’t guarantee Beal will be available for Friday’s game against the Nuggets. Tyus Jones would move into the starting lineup if Beal cannot play, and Collin Gillespie may pick up rotation minutes after helping spark the Suns’ rally on Tuesday.
Source: Gerald Bourguet