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CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
While Sexton’s availability does affect the Hornets’ bench rotation, it will not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. Tre Mann may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but there’s no need to roster him in redraft leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Curry is available for Sunday’s game, which is the first game of a back-to-back against the Timberwolves after the NBA pushed Saturday’s game back. While some players are sure to miss at least one of the games, Curry isn’t in that category. The 37-year-old point guard is available for a rematch from last year’s playoffs against Minnesota.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Kuminga injured his left knee and left ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks. If there’s a positive, it’s that the hyperextension of his left knee did not cause any ligament damage. The Warriors will announce a timeline for return at a later date, so fantasy managers should consider Kuminga to be out indefinitely.
Source: Golden State Warriors
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton is good to go after being listed as questionable. Sunday’s game is the first of two matchups between the Warriors and Timberwolves in as many nights, and Melton has yet to play both ends of a back-to-back this season. Don’t be surprised if he doesn’t suit up on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Horford was initially questionable for Sunday’s rescheduled game. He’ll provide added frontcourt depth off the bench, but is unlikely to deliver the value needed to impact fantasy basketball. Horford has not played both games of a back-to-back this season, so those who have him rostered should assume that the veteran center/forward won’t play in Monday’s rematch.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
With Saturday’s matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves being postponed for 24 hours, the teams will face each other on consecutive nights. Melton has not played both ends of a back-to-back since returning from a torn ACL, so he’ll likely miss one of the next two. Pat Spencer may re-enter the rotation if Melton doesn’t play on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the first of two in as many nights for the Warriors and Timberwolves, as the NBA postponed Saturday’s matchup. Given how his playing time has been handled this season, Horford will miss one of the two matchups with the Timberwolves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
The NBA’s decision to push Saturday’s game back a day has created a back-to-back, so a few of the Warriors’ veterans are back on the injury report. Curry did play both games of the Warriors’ most recent back-to-back (January 19-20), so he isn’t a lock to miss one of the two matchups with the Timberwolves. If he sits, the Warriors will have to rely even more on Brandin Podziemski, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Diabaté again started ahead of Ryan Kalkbrenner against the Wizards on Saturday. The 24-year-old center also played the majority of the center minutes with 32 minutes played to Kalkbrenner’s 16 and it’s no mystery as to why given their respective production Saturday. The pair of centers continue to handle the center minutes, though it’s anyone’s guess who will lead the team in minutes on a given night. Kalkbrenner’s fantasy value would have better standing if Diabaté’s role was diminished in any way.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller was just three assists shy of recording a triple-double against the Wizards on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 23.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 3.2 three-pointers per game over his last six games. Miller has returned fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets will play four games next week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball played 32 minutes for the first time in 12 days, a span of five games. The 24-year-old had 20 points on 19 field goal attempts, but his real value came from setting up teammates. Ball had 11 assists and the Hornets won their third consecutive game when he has double-digit assists. He’s provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks.
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner came off the bench in the Hornets’ win over the Magic on Thursday, but the 24-year-old rookie center played 27 minutes compared to starter Moussa Diabate’s 16 minutes. The Hornets’ Twitter account initially had Kalkbrenner in Saturday’s starting lineup, before correctly showing Diabate as the starter. Both centers will likely still play Saturday, but if Charlotte continues to give Kalkbrenner more minutes he could move into the starting lineup eventually.
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner was originally listed as probable with a wrist injury, so it’s no surprise he’s available for Saturday’s game. The 24-year-old rookie center had 10 points and nine rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench in the Hornets’ win over the Magic on Thursday. We don’t expect Kalkbrenner to be limited against the Wizards, though he’ll still share center minutes with Moussa Diabate.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability Saturday isn’t a surprise. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 24.2 point per game over his last five games and has an excellent matchup against the Wizards.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Kuminga injured his knee and ankle on Thursday, which forced an early exit. He was reportedly set to undergo an MRI on Friday, but there hasn’t been any further reporting about a potential timetable. For now, he won’t be available against Minnesota, which should mean more minutes for Will Richard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
After missing Thursday’s game against the Magic with a knee injury, Williams appears ready to go for Saturday’s matchup with the Wizards. The veteran forward has only played in five games thus far after making his season debut on January 10 against the Jazz, and shouldn’t make much of an impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Despite logging 27 minutes in a win over the Magic on Thursday, the rookie center isn’t a lock to take the floor on Saturday against Washington. He had started most of his debut NBA season before settling into a reserve role recently. If he’s able to play, he’ll provide the Hornets with another two-way rim presence as they look to put together back-to-back wins.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller is managing an ankle injury, but he isn’t expected to miss this game. He has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and will look to keep that streak going against Washington.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Simpson will remain sidelined, but with the guards ahead of him in the rotation all healthy, he likely wouldn’t have seen the floor even if he was able. This will be a third straight absence for him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Mann will be back after missing one game due to an illness. However, he has only played a minimal role in recent weeks, so his return won’t alter the Hornets’ rotation dramatically.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Kuminga exited Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks during the first half after injuring his left knee on a drive to the basket. However, according to Stein, the injury also affected Kuminga’s left ankle. While his role was expanding due to Jimmy Butler’s season-ending knee injury, the Warriors were also continuing to explore trade possibilities. Thursday’s injury will significantly impact how the Warriors approach the trade deadline, especially if Kuminga is out for an extended period.
Source: Marc Stein
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
For those questioning whether they should grab Melton off the waiver wire, Thursday’s performance should be a convincing one. He needed 23 minutes off the bench to record a complete stat line, and he’s scored at least 23 points in three of his last five appearances. While Melton remains outside the top-150 in season-long value, that was influenced by the time he missed at the start of the season. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season, the reward outweighs the risk when it comes to adding Melton.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
With Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) leaving Thursday’s game during the first half, the Warriors needed even more production from Curry. The 27 shot attempts were one shy of his season-high, and the 38 points were the most he’s scored in a game since a December 28 loss to the Raptors. Depending on what happens with Kuminga, the Warriors may be forced to ask even more of their all-time great guard in the coming games.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller got hot late in the third quarter and scored 11 points over the final six minutes of the frame. He didn’t do any more scoring in the fourth quarter, but he didn’t need to due to the lopsided score. This was his fifth straight game scoring at least 20 points, which is his longest stretch of the season. He has shot the ball more efficiently in recent weeks, which has helped his value. He’ll look to stay hot against the Wizards on Saturday.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton has been a consistent source of offense off the bench for the Hornets this season, but that hasn’t led to much production for fantasy managers. However, he was incredibly efficient in this game, which led to his highest field goal percentage in a game this year. Sexton hasn’t been worth rostering in standard leagues this season, and that won’t change just because of one solid performance. Unless he’s starting consistently, he should be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball got off to a hot start for Charlotte, scoring eight of their first 11 points and assisting on the other three. He didn’t stay that hot, but he was back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Wednesday. He logged 28 minutes after playing 22 minutes on Wednesday. The limited minutes may get frustrating during these back-to-backs, but Ball has been able to stay healthy for about the past month, which can only be seen as a positive.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Kuminga appeared to injure his left leg on a drive to the basket during the second quarter of Thursday’s game. While he remained in the contest after shooting his free throws, the Warriors’ forward was ruled out just before the start of the third quarter. Kuminga finished with 10 points (3-of-3 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, two assists and two steals.
Source: Marc Stein
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Due to the expectation of inclement weather in the Charlotte area, the start time for Saturday’s game has been moved up to 12 p.m. Eastern. Fantasy managers need to be mindful of this when setting their lineups for that day.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
GSW • Power Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
The Warriors have made a change to their starting lineup for Thursday night, with Santos replacing Quinten Post. The Mavericks are starting Dwight Powell at the five, so Golden State can go small by sliding Green into that role. Santos is not worth the streaming risk, while Post’s value was already low.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball will be back in the starting unit after coming off the bench during the first leg of this back-to-back, which is a new strategy that they’ve used during their last few back-to-backs to maximize his availability. That will push Sion James to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
GSW • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
GP2 was initially questionable for this game, but he’ll be able to suit up. He’ll continue to occupy a minimal role off the bench as a high-energy defender, which doesn’t translate well to fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball was initially listed as questionable to play against Orlando after coming off the bench on Wednesday, which is a tactic they have used during back-to-backs to ensure LaMelo can play both legs and be available to close games. He should be back in the starting lineup for this game since that is what they’ve done in recent back-to-backs, which means Sion James will head to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams missed the beginning of the season while recovering from ACL surgery and made his season debut on January 10th. As of now, it appears that the Hornets are just resting him in the second game of a back-to-back in order to help him in his continued recovery. Charlotte plays again on Saturday, so we’ll know the extent of Williams’ discomfort by then. Tidjane Salaün (Achilles) was available to play on Wednesday but didn’t see the court, so he may step back into Williams’ minutes on Thursday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Mann was questionable with the same illness before Wednesday’s game and was available but didn’t play. The Hornets have since ruled him out for Thursday’s game to give him more time to rest. It doesn’t change much for the Hornets’ rotation with Brandon Miller listed as probable.
Source: NBA.com
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball came off the bench on Wednesday, which seemed to be an indication that the Hornets were hoping to monitor his minutes on the first leg of a back-to-back, but now it’s possible that he may not play on Thursday. Of course, Ball shot just 1-of-12 from the field, so his thumb likely played a major role in that. Sion James may start in his place again.
Source: NBA.com
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
For the second time in three games, Kneuppel grabbed 11 rebounds, pushing his double-double tally to four. The Hornets’ rookie has been a top-50 player over the past two weeks, remaining one of the most productive rookies in fantasy basketball. If there comes a point when the Hornets decide to sit LaMelo Ball, Kneuppel is one of the players who stands to benefit because of his ability to play on or off the ball.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller is enjoying one of his most productive scoring stretches of the season, having tallied at least 23 points in four consecutive games. According to Basketball Monster, he’s been a third-round player in eight-cat formats over the past week. As long as he stays healthy, Miller is capable of offering excellent fantasy value, especially considering how productive he’s been recently.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The Hornets’ decision to bring LaMelo Ball off the bench is a form of injury management without holding him out for the entire game. Fantasy managers should still slot Ball into their lineups, but his fantasy value does take a slight hit with the change. With the Hornets visiting Orlando on Thursday, James may be bumped back to the bench for that one.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün and Mann were initially probable, with the latter being added to the injury report earlier Wednesday. Both are good to go, but they’re unable to get the playing time needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave Salaün and Mann on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Mann is a late addition to the injury report, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available for Wednesday’s game. His status does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton being available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
This is a new injury for Payton II, who is dealing with right foot soreness. If Payton II is forced to sit out against Dallas, De’Anthony Melton could see a bump in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
about 1 month ago
No surprise here, as Horford sat out Tuesday on the second leg of a back-to-back set. He should handle his usual workload, which hasn’t proven to be too productive for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
There weren’t many who believed Warriors head coach Steve Kerr when he said after Monday’s win over the Heat that he could turn to Kuminga if need be, with Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season. Well, Kuminga checked into Tuesday’s game at the start of the second quarter and provided excellent contributions in his 21 minutes. The Warriors forward scored 12 points in the third quarter alone, helping make the game somewhat competitive after Golden State fell behind by 29. With Kuminga get legitimate chances to contribute? Or will this be a “shop window” phase in which the team looks to boost his trade value ahead of the February 5 deadline? Regardless of the answer, Kuminga getting the chance to play is huge after being shelved for 16 straight.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
After dropping a season-high 24 points in Monday’s win over the Heat, Podziemski was probably due to cool down. He moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday, and the overall stat line was modest. However, one mediocre performance as the fifth starter should not prompt fantasy managers to immediately drop Podziemski, especially if he holds onto that role. He’ll look to bounce back on Thursday against the Mavericks.
GSW • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
With Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season, it was “all hands on deck” for the Warriors on Tuesday. Hield, who has been in the rotation the last three games, recorded season-highs in points and three-pointers against the Raptors. The sharpshooter was a perfect 6-of-6 from beyond the arc, and while duplicating that feat in future games will be challenging, Hield can return to fantasy relevance. For deep-league managers needing three-point production, he’s worth keeping an eye on.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s game is the first for the Warriors since losing Jimmy Butler III to a season-ending ACL tear on Monday. Green is back after sitting out the win over the Heat, and Podziemski will replace Will Richard in the starting lineup. Due to the Warriors’ need for scoring after losing Butler, Podz should remain a starter for the foreseeable future.
Source: NBA Lineups
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Green may slide into the spot left vacant due to Jimmy Butler suffering a season-ending knee injury during Monday’s win over the Heat. If so, rookie Will Richard should remain in the starting lineup. Richard isn’t a must-roster player, but he’s worth watching after Butler’s injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Santos is available after missing two games with a sprained left ankle. While Jimmy Butler (knee) being out for the rest of the season may result in Santos playing rotation minutes, he is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Richard is available after initially being listed as questionable. The rookie has started Golden State’s last two games and could make a third straight start, as Jimmy Butler (knee) suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Monday’s win over the Heat.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün is on track to be available for Wednesday’s game, but he has not been productive enough to have an impact on fantasy basketball. And with Grant Williams (knee) available, Salaün could potentially be out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Simpson’s absence due to a strained right hip flexor does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Hornets’ rotation on most nights.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Golden State could be heavily depleted on Tuesday, and if Santos and Richard are ultimately ruled out, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody could see some additional run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton still isn’t ready for both legs of back-to-back sets, but he’ll return after sitting out Monday. His role could increase significantly moving forward with Jimmy Butler (knee) done for the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Green sat out Monday against the Heat, but he has a chance to return for the second leg of Golden State’s back-to-back set. Al Horford (toe) is unsurprisingly out after playing on Monday, so Gary Payton II could see a big bump in minutes if Green is ultimately ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
Butler’s absence is a major blow to the Warriors, who are treading water in the competitive Western Conference standings. Golden State should have more minutes available for the likes of De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski and Quinten Post, though there is no clear-cut fantasy beneficiary to immediately identify.
Source: Shams Charania
GSW • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Having fallen out of the Warriors’ rotation recently, Hield logged 23 minutes on Monday. The Warriors didn’t have De’Anthony Melton (knee) for injury management reasons, freeing up minutes for the veteran shooting guard. Hield took advantage of his opportunity, with the 16 points being the most in a game for him since November 24. Depending on how much time Jimmy Butler misses after injuring his right knee, Hield could remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
With Jimmy Butler (knee) leaving early in the third quarter and Stephen Curry saddled with foul trouble early in the fourth, Podziemski stepped up to help lead the Warriors to the win. He finished with a season-high point total, with only a blocked shot missing from Podziemski’s stat line. Butler’s injury makes Podziemski a more critical option, even if he remains with the bench unit. He’s worth picking up even before Butler undergoes an MRI on Tuesday.
GSW • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
The Warriors made 24 three-pointers in Monday’s victory, extending the team’s streak of games with 20 or more to four. Post was responsible for four of them, and the 16 points were the most he’s scored in a game since December 12. The second-year center has been a fixture in the starting lineup since early December, but Post’s production has not made him worth the risk in redraft leagues.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller handled the bulk of the scoring duties for the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back with Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and rookie sensation Kon Knueppel taking a back seat in a one-sided affair. The 23-year-old forward drained 6-of-10 shots, including 4-of-4 from three-point range, to score 18 of his 23 points by halftime. He was able to take off most of the final quarter after Charlotte built up a 33-point advantage in the final stanza. The Hornets have a three-game week coming up that features matchups against the Cavaliers, Magic and Wizards.
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner had no trouble exploiting Denver’s extreme lack of interior defense by shooting 80 percent from the floor in limited minutes off the bench as he continues to work his way back from a left elbow sprain. The 24-year-old rookie center continues to split time with Moussa Diabate, who has been battling lingering hip and hamstring issues, and finished with four points and nine boards in 25 minutes during this one.