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TOR • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Due to right knee tendinitis, Jackson-Davis will not play on Friday. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as TJD is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon is back after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks. His return means that Spencer Jones will head to the bench, eliminating Jones’ streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Jamal Shead has moved into the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming until Quickley returns.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Barrett struggled on Wednesday with his shooting, both inside and outside the arc. He failed to convert on any of his seven three-point attempts and even shot below 50.0 percent from the free-throw line. The seventh-year guard was one of Toronto’s top rebounders and facilitators on the night, but his inefficient scoring held back his production in a big way. Fantasy managers will hope he can bounce back on Friday against the Pelicans.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Despite being relatively unproductive as a scorer, Barnes offset those struggles by making plays throughout the night as a passer. He’d finish with double-digit assists for the second straight game and narrowly miss out on a triple-double for a consecutive time. Still, Barnes rebounded well, made plays on defense, and provided a balanced performance overall. He’ll have a chance to stay productive against the Pelicans on Friday.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram was Toronto’s leading scorer on a night when not much went right for the team’s offense. He shot unspectacularly in his 36 minutes but failed to reach the 20-point mark. The former Most Improved Player did decent work on the glass and as a passer, as well, but his final line wasn’t one that should excite fantasy managers during the fantasy playoffs. Ingram and the Raptors will face the Pelicans on Friday and will have a chance to put forth a better performance.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić recorded his 194th triple-double of his career against the Mavericks on Wednesday. The 31-year-old center was coming off a massive triple-double against the Suns on Tuesday, giving him 46 points, 38 rebounds and 36 assists combined over the last two days. Jokić is still the top player in fantasy when healthy. His managers will also benefit from the Nuggets having two more games this week.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray went off in what was an historic game for him and teammate Nikola Jokic. In what was the Nuggets’ 400th victory with the duo, Murray had 53 points and Jokic had a 23/21/19 triple-double. The 29-year-old point guard had 33 points in the first half in what was his fourth career 50-point game. The Nuggets still have two more games this week with a matchup against the Jazz on Friday up next.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
The Raptors welcome back Ingram and Poeltl after not having them on Monday, but Immanuel Quickley remains out. The returns of Ingram and Poeltl mean that Ja’Kobe Walter and Sandro Mamukelashvili head to the bench, while Shead will make another start for Quickley.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones will fill in for Gordon on Monday in Denver’s opening unit, making his 37th start of the season. Jones is averaging 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game across his 36 starts, signaling that he likely won’t have much impact as a fantasy basketball player on Wednesday when the Nuggets try to land a fourth straight win.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets are listing Watson as available for Wednesday’s contest after missing the front end of the team’s back-to-back on Tuesday. The versatile wing had missed extended time with a hamstring injury before returning on March 22 against the Trail Blazers, in which he scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds. Watson is having a career-best season and could provide impact from a fantasy standpoint against the Mavs.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon will not play on Wednesday after logging 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets. Peyton Watson (hamstring), who did not play on Tuesday, is available. Either he or Spencer Jones should move into the starting lineup, with Watson offering greater fantasy upside.
Source: Denver Nuggets
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
After a one-game absence, Poeltl is back for the Raptors. His return bumps Sandro Mamukelashvili to the bench, and Mamu’s opportunities will take a hit with Poeltl and Collin Murray-Boyles being available.
Source: Law Murray
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be the second Quickley has missed due to a foot injury. Jamal Shead started on Monday against the Jazz and dished out 14 assists, and he should retain that role on Wednesday. For the assists alone, he is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Law Murray
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
A late scratch on Monday, Ingram is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s matchup with the Clippers. His return likely bumps Ja’Kobe Walter to the bench, even though Immanuel Quickley is out.
Source: Law Murray
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley is now expected to miss a second straight game with this foot injury, which should lead to another start for Jamal Shead, who dished out 14 assists in 29 minutes as a starter on Monday. Shead should be an intriguing streaming option once again with IQ likely sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back since January, so there is a decent chance he misses Wednesday’s game after playing 26 minutes on Tuesday. Peyton Watson (hamstring) is also questionable, though he sat out on Tuesday. Either Watson or Spencer Jones will start in place of Gordon if he ends up missing this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson was sidelined for the first leg of this back-to-back, but there is still a chance he sits out the second leg. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is also questionable, so Spencer Jones would be next in line for the start if both are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
THJ continues to be a streaky producer, and this was one of his good night. After scoring just six points on Sunday, he bounced back with a more productive outing. Two games ago, he scored 23 points with seven triples. The inconsistency makes him a difficult player to roster, but he is certainly capable of making a big contribution when his shot is falling.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray got hot late in this game, scoring 11 points in just the fourth quarter to help Denver win a third straight game. It certainly wasn’t his best performance, but he was able to figure things out late. This was his fourth straight game with at least six assists, and he has averaged 7.8 assists per game during this stretch. They still have three games left this week, so Murray should continue to pour in the stats, with Dallas up next on the schedule on Wednesday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić got off to an incredible start to this game, and he nearly recorded a triple-double before halftime, as he entered the break with 15 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Over his last two games, Jokić has averaged 22.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game. He continues to fill up the box score in a way that nobody else can, and he still has three more games this week.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley missed Monday’s game, which allowed Jamal Shead to enter the starting unit. Shead handed out 14 assists in 29 minutes as a starter and should continue to dish out the dimes if Quickley misses another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl missed Monday’s game against Utah and could remain out against LA. Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 23 points and five steals as a starter against the Jazz and would be worth streaming if Poeltl remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
BI was a late scratch on Monday, and there is a chance he remains out against the Clippers. At least there is a heads up this time. Ja’Kobe Walter got the starting nod in his place and should be in line to start again if Ingram is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
With Jakob Poeltl (back) unavailable and Collin Murray-Boyles under a minutes limit in his return from a thumb injury, Mamukelashvili started and logged 32 minutes on Monday. And he was excellent. Recording his seventh 20-point line of the season, the 23 points were one shy of Mamu’s season-high. He was also responsible for a career-high five steals, giving fantasy managers a welcome bonus in that category.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
On Monday, Barnes did what fantasy managers hope to see star players do against rebuilding teams. Shooting 80 percent from the field, he recorded a complete stat line and finished three rebounds shy of a triple-double. While Barnes is up to 26 double-doubles on the season, he’s only had two since the All-Star break. The Raptors play three more games in Week 22, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Limited to 13 points in Sunday’s loss to the Suns, Barrett took advantage of the lottery-bound Jazz on Monday. He’s scored at least 20 points in four of his last six games and has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats since March 1. Barrett’s “finishing kick” has been a welcome development for fantasy managers looking to win a title, especially those in category leagues.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Starting for Immanuel Quickley, who was out due to injury, Shead had the most productive night of his NBA career in the assist category. Reaching double digits in that category for the fifth time this season, the second-year guard finished with a career-high 15 helpers. Shead did not offer much as a scorer, but the few who streamed him will be pleased with the assists.
TOR • Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Walter was initially tabbed to come off the bench on Monday. However, he started because Brandon Ingram was a late scratch with a heel injury. The second-year guard took advantage of his opportunity, scoring a season-high 21 points. This was the third 20-point game of Walter’s career, and he recorded a complete stat line on excellent percentages. He would only be worth adding for the rest of the week if Ingram’s heel injury forces him to miss multiple games.
TOR • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Back in the Raptors’ rotation for the first time since February 25 because of a sprained thumb, Murray-Boyles showed why he has the potential to be a highly valuable fantasy option in the future. The rookie forward/center recorded a career-high five blocks and threw in a steal for good measure, and he needed just 17 minutes to do so. Toronto did not have Jakob Poeltl for Monday’s game, making it a little easier to fit Murray-Boyles into the rotation in his first game back.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Announced as a starter, Ingram was not scratched from the Raptors’ lineup until after the listed 9 PM Eastern start time, in a brutal break for fantasy managers. Ja’Kobe Walter was inserted into the starting lineup.
Source: Michael Grange
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
The Raptors won’t have Immanuel Quickley or Jakob Poeltl for Monday’s game, opening two spots in the starting lineup. Shead and Mamukelashvili will fill the resulting voids. The combination of the spot start and the opposition makes both players worth the streaming risk in deep leagues.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Murray-Boyles is active for the first time in nearly a month, having last appeared in a game on February 25. With Jakob Poeltl (back) not playing, the Raptors will rely mainly on CMB and Sandro Mamukelashvili at the center position against the lottery-bound Jazz.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • G • #20
about 1 month ago
Fultz has been playing well for the Raptors’ G League affiliate, and he could get some run with the parent club. It’s unclear how soon he’ll be available, but Toronto faces Utah on Monday, and Immanuel Quickley is out. If Fultz is available against the Jazz, he could see a few minutes behind Jamal Shead.
Source: Shams Charania
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl will get the night off as the Raptors play the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) questionable, Sandro Mamukelashvili could be in line for a big boost in playing time against Utah.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley’s absence could mean a spot start for Jamal Shead, and given his work as a starter, the latter is worth streaming in a favorable matchup. In seven games as a starter this season, Shead has averaged 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.0 triples across 33.9 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram had a rough night in Phoenix, with the six points matching his season-low. And the first time he scored six points, a January 7 win over the Bulls, was a game in which he was limited to 11 minutes due to injury. Ingram played 37 minutes against the Suns and could never get on track. The good news for fantasy managers is that Toronto begins a four-game Week 22 in Utah on Monday. It would be unsurprising if Ingram had a big night against the lottery-bound Jazz.
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game got away from Barrett and the Raptors early, as they were outscored by 14 points in the first quarter. Over the past two weeks, he has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats, exceeding his season-long value. Barrett and the Raptors will look to bounce back on Monday when they visit the Jazz.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes shot the ball well on Sunday, but it didn’t do much to keep the Raptors from getting blown out. Since scoring nine points in a March 11 loss to the Pelicans, he has scored at least 14 points in five straight games. While Barnes’ fantasy value has taken a slight hit, it has not been to the point where he becomes a liability. The Raptors play four games in Week 22, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
TOR • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Murray-Boyles is officially out after initially being downgraded from questionable to doubtful. There remains hope that he’ll be able to return before the end of the Raptors’ road trip, with Toronto still having games against Utah (Monday) and the Clippers (Wednesday) before turning home.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Initially listed as questionable, Murray-Boyles is trending toward not playing on Sunday. However, he was playing some 3-on-3 during early pregame workouts, so a return to action may not be far away. Sandro Mamukelashvili will remain Jakob Poeltl’s primary backup.
Source: Michael Grange
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Back in action for the first time since February 4, Watson played 20 minutes without incident on Sunday. And he was effective, shooting just under 50 percent from the field while providing value in rebounds and assists. With Watson in the fold, eight players logged at least 20 minutes against Portland, with Spencer Jones (six points, four rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer) being the ninth man at 11 minutes.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
After his streak of games with at least three three-pointers ended with an 0-of-4 night in Friday’s win over the Raptors, Johnson found his stroke on Sunday. The Nuggets’ forward made five of seven attempts from beyond the arc, and he’s up to 17 three-pointers in his last five games. And this is good timing for Johnson, as the Nuggets’ rotation returned to full strength on Sunday with Peyton Watson returning from a strained hamstring.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić finished Sunday’s victory with his 28th triple-double of the season, and his first since going on a run of four straight triple-doubles less than two weeks ago. The three-time MVP was responsible for five turnovers, but the overall production compensates for that deficiency. The Nuggets open a four-game Week 22 in Phoenix on Tuesday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Neither Murray nor Nikola Jokić attempted a free throw in Sunday’s victory, a surprising development, given how much of the Nuggets’ offense runs through them. The former was efficient, shooting 50 percent from the field overall and 4-of-9 from three. Add in the assists, and this was a solid end to Week 21 for Murray. The Nuggets play four games in Week 22, starting with the Suns on Tuesday.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the first for Watson since he suffered a strained hamstring during a February 4 loss to the Knicks. As expected, his minutes will be limited on Sunday, so fantasy managers should not expect much. Moving forward, Watson will provide depth and production off the bench for the Nuggets.
Source: Vic Lombardi
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson has missed the better part of the last two months with a hamstring strain, but is set to return on Sunday against the Trail Blazers, according to a report from Charania. The Nuggets have officially listed Watson, who can be a key contributor off the bench, as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Hardaway entered Friday shooting 8-of-31 from three over the last four games. He snapped out of his slump in a big way against the Raptors, shooting 7-of-10 on the night. The four rebounds were a decent bonus, but most fantasy managers roster Hardaway for the points and three-pointers. The Nuggets end Week 21 with a game against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
While there’s no shortage of Jokić managers in playoff matchups who have been looking for his usual triple-double mastery, Friday’s stat line was solid. The three-time MVP made over 50 percent of his shots and recorded a complete stat line. And Jokić will have one more chance to put up a big stat line during Week 21, as the Nuggets face the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
After totaling 31 points in his prior two appearances, Murray hit that number against the Raptors on Friday. And he was highly efficient in doing so, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 90 percent from the foul line. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a good night to roster Murray. Since the All-Star break, he has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson, who did some 3-on-3 scrimmaging at the beginning of the week, has not reached the point where he can play in games. With Aaron Gordon back in the lineup after not playing on Wednesday, Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther will be the key wing contributors off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon missed Wednesday’s game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. However, he’ll be back in his usual starting spot against Toronto. Spencer Jones started against Memphis but will head back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun logged his highest scoring performance of the season on Wednesday, finishing with 10 or more made field goals for the first time. His scoring came mostly from inside the arc, although a couple of made three-pointers helped him reach his new season-high. Yet, the versatile wing did more than just score; he was one of Denver’s top rebounders against Memphis, produced one of his highest assist totals, and also set a new season-high in steals. Braun’s balanced production was not rewarded with a win. However, his production may help some fantasy managers during the fantasy playoffs.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray logged 41 minutes on Wednesday and came close to logging his first triple-double of the season. He was particularly productive in the fourth quarter of this game, scoring seven points and dishing out six assists in an attempt to secure a second straight win. Instead, the Nuggets came up short and now find themselves just 2.5 games away from the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Murray and the Nuggets will have a chance to get back on track against the Raptors on Friday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
The three-time MVP had highs and lows in Wednesday’s loss. He scored the ball efficiently and produced well from both inside and outside the arc, while also finishing with a team-high in rebounds before coming up an assist shy of a triple-double. Yet, much of his production is overshadowed by how much he struggled to take care of the basketball. Jokić’s 10 turnovers marked a season high, and his three fourth-quarter giveaways marked a quarter of Denver’s 12 as a team in the closing period. The Nuggets find themselves dangerously close to the Play-In Tournament, which suggests Jokić could log heavy minutes down the stretch to help keep his team in the top six in the Western Conference.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets won’t have Aaron Gordon for Wednesday’s game, as he’s sitting out the second game of the team’s back-to-back. Jones moves to the starting lineup, where he offers some deep-league streaming value.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon was limited to 19 minutes in Tuesday’s blowout win, but he’ll still sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. Spencer Jones should return to the starting unit in his place. In his last start, Jones contributed 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and three triples.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
This game was a blowout from the beginning, but Braun was still able to have a strong performance. He was incredibly efficient, and he had one of his highest-scoring outings of the year. Braun has been far more productive over the past month than he had been previously, but it is still nowhere near what he did last year. Still, he is starting to pick things up and could end up as an important streaming option down the stretch of this season.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
This game was a blowout early, with the Nuggets taking a 32-point lead into halftime. That led to Jokić only playing 25 minutes, and he certainly wasn’t aggressive as a scorer when he was on the floor. Still, this was the fifth straight game that he dished out at least 12 assists, which helped make up for the lack of production in other areas. They head to Memphis for Wednesday’s game, which will hopefully lead to a more dominant outing from Jokić.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson has been out since straining his hamstring during a February 4 loss to the Knicks. After Monday’s 3-on-3 session, there is hope that he’ll be available to play sometime this week. While games on Tuesday and Wednesday may not be in the cards for Watson, he may be available toward the end of Week 21. His return will affect the playing time of Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther, neither of whom has done enough to remain on the radar in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Vinny Benedetto