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UTA • Shooting Guard • #33
11 months ago
The Jazz are without Walker Kessler (concussion) for Friday’s game, and his absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Juzang will fill the void, with Filipowski shifting to the center position. The former is worth streaming consideration in deep leagues, while the latter is already rostered in some standard leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Forward • #99
11 months ago
Martin has averaged just over 21 minutes per game across his last six, so his absence will free up some rotational minutes for the likes of Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski. With Walker Kessler (concussion) sidelined, Martin likely would have started if he was available. That opportunity will now likely fall to either Johnny Juzang or Svi Mykhailiuk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
11 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 • Small Forward • #1
11 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 • Shooting Guard • #0
11 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
11 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
11 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.
UTA • Center • #24
11 months ago
Kessler played on Wednesday after missing Utah’s two previous games with an illness. However, he is now listed as out due to a nasal fracture that also has him in concussion protocols. With 10 days left in the regular season, it wouldn’t be surprising if Kessler didn’t suit up again this season. KJ Martin should return to the starting lineup, with Kyle Filipowski sliding over to center.
Source: Utah Jazz
DEN • Center • #6
11 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 • Power Forward • #5
11 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 • Shooting Guard • #24
11 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 • Shooting Guard • #24
11 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 • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
11 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.
UTA • Center • #24
11 months ago
After a two-game absence, Kessler returned to the Jazz lineup and played 28 minutes on Wednesday. He did fill out the stat sheet, which, unfortunately, included a 1-of-5 night at the foul line. The inconsistent availability has negatively impacted Kessler’s fantasy value, as he’s ranked well outside the top 150 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Of course, fantasy managers who have him rostered aren’t going to drop Kessler, nor should they. That said, Kyle Filipowski has been far more reliable recently, and he’s only rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues. The rookie struggled on Wednesday, shooting 3-of-14 from the field and dropping a 6/11/1/2/2 line, but he’s provided ninth-round value over the past two weeks.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sexton returned to the Jazz lineup after missing Monday’s loss to the Hornets and was solid in his 24 minutes on the court. While he’s still rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the issue for fantasy managers is that the Jazz essentially know what they have in Sexton. As a result, he’s not playing starters’ minutes despite being in the starting lineup. Johnny Juzang, bumped to the bench with Sexton back in the lineup, finished Wednesday’s defeat with five points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 23 minutes, shooting 2-of-11 from the field.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
11 months ago
Sure, there aren’t many positives to take from a 143-105 defeat. However, Collier’s performance was arguably his best of the season. Not only did the rookie shoot over 50 percent from the field and score 22 points, but he also dished out 10 assists and did not commit a turnover. With Collier committing at least four turnovers in four of his previous five appearances, this was a welcome performance from the first-round pick out of USC. Given how Jazz coach Will Hardy has handled the minutes, it appears the team feels better about Collier at the point than 2023 first-round pick Keyonte George. George has not started a game since January 22, and he finished Wednesday’s loss with 14 points, one rebound and three three-pointers in 27 minutes.
DEN • Power Forward • #22
11 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 • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
11 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 • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
11 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 • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
11 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
UTA • Center • #24
11 months ago
Sexton and Kessler are back after missing Monday’s loss to the Hornets. Due to their returns, the Jazz have moved Johnny Juzang and KJ Martin to the bench. While both players should continue to log rotation minutes, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Juzang or Martin in most leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 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 • Small Forward • #1
11 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
DEN • Center • #15
11 months ago
Denver will be without its entire starting five for Wednesday’s game, which is being played one night after the Nuggets went two overtimes with the Timberwolves. DeAndre Jordan, Zeke Nnaji, and Jalen Pickett are three players who stand to benefit from Jokic and Murray’s absences. Murray has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury.
Source: Katy Winge
UTA • • #
11 months ago
Springer is available after playing 27 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Hornets. He should take on a similar workload against the Rockets. However, with Collin Sexton available, there isn’t much to gain from streaming Springer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
Braun and Watson will join a long list of questionable Nuggets players ahead of Wednesday’s game. Russell Westbrook could break into the starting lineup in Braun’s typical spot. Even if Jamal Murray is upgraded to active.
DEN • Small Forward • #1
11 months ago
Gordon did some heavy lifting his last time out by scoring 30 points in 47 minutes while MPJ missed the contest for personal reasons. Peyton Watson could take advantage of Denver being short on lengthy wings.
DEN • Center • #15
11 months ago
It’s reasonable for Jokic to be a little gassed after posting a 61-point triple-double on Tuesday. Murray, on the other hand, is looking to return from a two-game layoff. Deandre Jordan will likely fill in for Jokic if he’s ruled out. Russell Westbrook, Jalen Pickett, or Payton Watson could fill in for Murray.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Williams’ underwhelming rookie season is coming to a close. The Colorado product will likely be replaced by a host of wings. Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh will be among them.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
11 months ago
Markkanen’s timetable for return is set for 7 to 10 days while Collins is only certain to miss at least a week. Fantasy managers should expect to see a lot more KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski in the meantime.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sexton and Kessler both missed Utah’s last game against Charlotte. It appears like they’re ready to return to their usual starting roles, though. Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski could return to bench roles.
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Denver played Tuesday’s game with their No. 2 and No. 3 scorers sidelined, which resulted in their top-scoring option having a monster night. Jokic set a new career-high for scoring and now holds the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season, surpassing De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point night in November. Jokic also joined an exclusive club of players to record a 60-point triple-double, with James Harden and Luka Doncic also having reached those marks in a single game. However, both Harden and Doncic scored exactly 60 points, making Jokic’s triple-double the highest-scoring in league history. Unfortunately, he is now 0-3 in his career when he scores at least 50 points in a game in his career. Still, it was a historic night that will help strengthen Jokic’s case for MVP.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
12 months ago
AG stepped up on the offensive end with both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. sidelined. After scoring a total of 13 points across his last two appearances, AG stepped up and had his seventh game with at least 20 points since the All-Star break. Prior to the break, Gordon had just three 20-point games. Gordon has been able to fill whatever role the team needs him to, and while it wasn’t enough to get a win in this game, he needed to be a scorer. Denver will play San Antonio on Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back. Gordon hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back since February, and that likely won’t change against the Spurs.
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Braun stepped up for the shorthanded Nuggets and delivered his sixth double-double of the season, which was also his second in their last three games. This was also a new career-high for rebounds for Braun. The 24-year-old guard has enjoyed a breakout season for Denver and will be an intriguing option heading into fantasy drafts next season due to his efficient play. The Nuggets will play the second night of this back-to-back against the Spurs on Wednesday.
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
As expected, Braun will be good to go once again. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit and should see a bump in usage with both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #24
12 months ago
The Nuggets are without Jamal Murray (hamstring) and Michael Porter Jr. (personal), opening up two spots in the starting lineup. While Watson’s inclusion in the lineup is not a surprise, Pickett’s selection to start instead of Russell Westbrook is. Pickett’s fantasy ceiling is raised, but fantasy managers should expect Jokic to have the ball in his hands a lot.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic and Gordon have been upgraded to available, meaning the Nuggets will only be without Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Gordon’s usage should increase, while the Joker’s already-high usage may shoot through the roof.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
Murray and Porter are unavailable for Tuesday’s game. The former has a hamstring injury, and the latter is attending to a personal family matter. Their absences open up two spots in the starting lineup, with Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson the prime candidates to fill the resulting voids.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
UTA • • #
12 months ago
Springer played 27 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Hornets and will likely shoulder a similar workload if cleared to play on Wednesday. He would only be worth the risk as a deep-league streamer if Collin Sexton (pelvis) does not play. Sexton is questionable on the initial injury report for Wednesday.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
Kessler and Sexton have a shot at playing on Wednesday, which is suitable for those who have either player rostered on their fantasy teams. However, if cleared to play, both players will likely have their playing time limited. Johnny Juzang and KJ Martin started Monday’s loss to the Hornets and would retain those roles if Kessler and Sexton remain out.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
12 months ago
Fantasy managers who have Markkanen rostered should operate under the assumption that he won’t help them during Week 22. If he returns, that’s great, but the Jazz forward’s minutes will likely be capped. Williams is also unavailable and will miss another opportunity to play rotation minutes. Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski will play plenty as Utah plays out the rest of the season.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #22
12 months ago
Filipowski got another start with Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen out against the Hornets Monday. The 21-year-old power forward was hardly efficient on offense, going 2-of-8 from behind the three-point line. That was a little out of character for a player shooting 51 percent on the season, including 38 percent behind the arc. He should continue to hold value in deeper formats as long as he’s in the starting lineup.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
12 months ago
Sensabaugh got the start Monday with Collin Sexton and Cody Williams out. The 21-year-old small forward played just 26 minutes, but was efficient and went 5-of-10 from behind the three-point line. With Jordan Clarkson out for the rest of the season, Sensabaugh should see a decent amount of minutes over the rest of the season whether he’s starting or not. He’s returning ninth-round value over the last two weeks and is a decent streamer for the moment.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #33
12 months ago
With both Collin Sexton (pelvis) and Cody Williams (illness) sidelined against Charlotte, Sensabaugh and Juzang will fill out the open spots in the starting lineup. Both players scored in double figures in Utah’s last game and should take on extra minutes as starters. Martin will also replace Oscar Tshiebwe in the starting unit.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
With both players out after initially being listed as questionable, the Jazz will have two open spots in their starting lineup. Keyonte George, Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh will all be candidates to fill the void, though all three should see a bump in minutes and usage regardless of who starts.
Source: Andy Larsen
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
Murray, who went through a full practice Monday, is dealing with right hamstring tightness while Gordon has an illness and continues to manage a right calf injury. Murray’s return would likely shift Russell Westbrook back to the bench unless Gordon is out.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Center • #15
12 months ago
Jokic is still dealing with a left ankle impingement while Braun is listed on the injury report with a left foot sprain. Nevertheless, the pair of Nuggets starters are likely to play against the Timberwolves given their probable listings.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 months ago
According to Nuggets coach Michael Malone, “We didn’t do a lot of live, competitive stuff, but Jamal was out there for the entirety of it. Hopefully that bodes well for tomorrow night.” Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Tuesday’s tilt with Minnesota. If Murray is able to return, Russell Westbrook could shift back to the bench.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Sexton’s potential absence means Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang could take on additional minutes and usage. Collier is already a full-time starter, so Juzang should be the biggest beneficiary if Sexton is sidelined.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
Markkanen last appeared in a game on March 17, while Monday’s game will be the second that Kessler has missed. Their absences mean Oscar Tshiebwe and Kyle Filipowski will likely remain in the starting lineup, and both are worth rostering in deep leagues. Filipowski has a higher offensive ceiling, while Tshiebwe is especially useful to managers needing rebounds.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Sexton has scored 20 points or more in two straight and three of his last five appearances. However, he did not provide much value outside of points on Friday, shooting 1-of-4 from beyond the arc. Sexton scored while backcourt partner Isaiah Collier did the passing, as the rookie finished with three points, three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 32 minutes. Sexton will be worth rostering as long as he’s available, but fantasy managers must be ready to pivot if that changes.
UTA • Center • #22
12 months ago
Rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Filipowski has offered 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. While that isn’t excellent fantasy value, the situation in Utah is such that the rookie big is one of the few players who can be relied upon. Filipowski has scored 13 points or more in four straight outings and has hit double figures in rebounds six times since February 28. The Jazz won’t play again during Week 21, but they have four games on the Week 22 schedule.
UTA • Center and Power Forward • #34
12 months ago
Walker Kessler did not play in Friday’s game, resulting in Tshiebwe making his first start as a pro. While the second-year center did not have the best night shooting-wise, going 2-of-5 from the field, he did reach double figures in rebounds for the fourth time this season. Depending on Kessler’s availability, Tshiebwe will have more opportunities before the season ends. However, he still isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Kessler will miss the second leg of Utah’s back-to-back set after landing on the injury report late on Friday afternoon. In his absence, Oscar Tshiebwe, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski should pick up the slack by committee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
Kessler could be sidelined for the second night of Utah’s back-to-back, and reports indicated that he appeared ill in the locker room after Thursday’s game. Oscar Tshiebwe will be available to take on some of the center minutes if Kessler isn’t available, and KJ Martin could replace him in the starting unit, with Kyle Filipowski sliding to center.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
12 months ago
This will be a sixth-straight absence for Markkanen, which means that Cody Williams should continue to start. The 10th overall pick last summer, Williams has been incredibly disappointing as a starter in place of Markkanen. Brice Sensabaugh is a better streaming option despite coming off the bench.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
12 months ago
George bounced back from two ugly games where he was a combined 2-of-15 from the field and combined for only 14 points. The 21-year-old point guard topped those numbers with 17 points on 11 shots Thursday against the Rockets. He also dished out eight assists and now has at least seven assists in three of his last four games. George, who is shooting just under 40 percent from the field this year, is due for some ups and downs with his field-goal percentage as that part of his game still needs more work.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Sexton was hardly efficient on his 20 shots and was a -15 in 32 minutes in the Jazz’ 11-point loss. The 26-year-old shooting guard has been mostly quiet in March, averaging 17.4 points per game and with one 30-point effort against the Celtics on March 21. Sexton’s fantasy value is mostly tied to his status as a starter for Utah. It’s a fairly unexciting profile otherwise.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
12 months ago
Clarkson has dealt with plantar fasciitis in his left foot for much of this season, most recently missing Utah’s March 25 loss to the Grizzlies. The Jazz announced Thursday that he underwent a medical procedure to address the issue and will not play again this season. Utah was already taking steps to ensure its younger players would get all the playing time they need to develop, so Clarkson being ruled out does not change much. Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams won’t lack playing time the rest of the way, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
12 months ago
Markkanen will miss a fifth-straight game, with Thursday’s absence due to return to competition conditioning. As for Clarkson, he will miss a second-straight contest after logging 23 minutes on Sunday. Fantasy managers should be all-in on Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh, as they’re guaranteed to play as long as they’re healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report