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GSW • • #
6 months ago
Toohey will be unavailable for a fourth straight game as he recovers from a left knee injury. His absence won’t impact fantasy basketball, as the rookie is not expected to be in the rotation once healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #30
6 months ago
Castle did not record a season-high point total on Thursday, but one can argue that this was his best all-around performance. The reigning Rookie of the Year shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line while committing a season-low two turnovers. In San Antonio’s first four games, Castle was responsible for at least five turnovers in each. His role will change once De’Aaron Fox recovers fully from his hamstring injury. Still, the key for Castle will be efficiency, regardless of who’s available.
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
6 months ago
Butler, who’s scored at least 20 points in five of Golden State’s first six games, recorded his first double-double of the season on Thursday. He’s looked sharp and motivated thus far, which is a good sign for the Warriors and fantasy managers with Butler on their rosters. His Yahoo! ADP of 50 may have been conservative, but with good reason. So far, those who were willing to draft Butler are benefiting from their decision to do so.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
6 months ago
While Kuminga has averaged at least 15 points per game each of the last three seasons, the 2025-26 season has a different feel thus far. His role is solidified, which has led to Kuminga better navigating the balance of getting his offense and understanding that things still revolve around Stephen Curry. Rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Kuminga is providing middle-round value in 12-team formats. Now would be a good time for some holdouts to grab JK off the waiver wire if he’s available.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
6 months ago
Curry led the Warriors in scoring on Thursday, getting back over the 20-point mark after totaling 35 in the previous two games. He’s averaging 27.0 points per game through six games and providing top-10 value in nine-cat formats. And Curry has done this despite his playing time decreasing slightly. He’s averaging 31.1 minutes per game, which would be Curry’s lowest average since the 2011-12 season (not counting the 2019-20 season in which he played five games). With the Warriors’ goal being to ensure that Curry’s healthy and fresh for the stretch run, some fantasy managers may be concerned. There’s no need to be.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
6 months ago
While he’s yet to miss a full game this season, Johnson did exit Monday’s win over the Timberwolves during the fourth quarter due to right shoulder inflammation. On Wednesday, he only attempted four shots in Denver’s blowout of the Pelicans, so the injury may still be an issue. Johnson is probable to play, but fantasy managers should plan for limited production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
6 months ago
Murray is dealing with left calf tightness, hence his inclusion on the Nuggets’ injury report. He’s yet to miss a game this season, limiting the opportunities available to Bruce Brown and Jalen Pickett. That would change if Murray can’t play on Friday, with Brown offering higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
6 months ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Moody’s status has been updated to available. And that’s a good thing for the Warriors, as he’s coming off a 20-point game in Monday’s win over the Grizzlies. Due to Moody being cleared to play, rookie Will Richard will miss out on a potential boost to his playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
6 months ago
Jokić has managed to record a triple-double in all four games so far this season. The 30-year-old center needed just 28 minutes, his fewest of the season so far, to get the triple-double in the blowout win. Jokić is still at the top of his game and the Pelicans were no match for him on Wednesday.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
6 months ago
Johnson was forced to exit Monday’s win over the Timberwolves during the fourth quarter due to right shoulder inflammation. He’s good to go for Wednesday’s game after initially being listed as questionable on the Nuggets’ injury report. Johnson will be part of the Nuggets’ starting lineup.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
6 months ago
Moody, who missed the season’s first two games with a calf injury, is back on the injury report, this time for a sore right thumb. If he’s unable to play against the Bucks, more playing time may become available for rookie Will Richard, who performed well in extended minutes when Moody was out with the calf injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
6 months ago
Melton has surgery on his left ACL in December, 2024. He’ll start practicing with the Warriors over the next two weeks, and the team will provide another update in mid-November. That doesn’t mean he’ll be ready to suit up then, but when he does, he can be a solid depth piece for this team.
Source: Warriors PR
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
6 months ago
Playing their second game in as many nights, the Warriors were able to manage the minutes of their key players due to the nature of Tuesday’s victory. Butler and Draymond Green (7/7/4/3 with one three-pointer) were the only players to hit or exceed 30 minutes, and both were done by about the five-minute mark in the fourth quarter. Through five games, Butler is providing third-round value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 50.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
6 months ago
Kuminga’s production on Tuesday was modest, but that doesn’t erase the fact that he’s gotten off to a good start. Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has provided top-100 value over the first week of the regular season. And Kuminga has made a positive impression on Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr was complimentary of the forward before Tuesday’s game, saying that JK will retain his place in the starting lineup “going forward.” That’s good news for Kuminga and the fantasy managers who hoped he could lock down a consistent role.
Source: Ron Kroichick
GSW • Point Guard • #30
6 months ago
While fantasy managers may not have been thrilled with Curry’s final stat line, the Warriors were probably over the moon that he only needed to play 26 minutes in the second game of a back-to-back. The sharpshooter was efficient, and the assists and steals will undoubtedly boost those competing in category leagues. Golden State hits the road for a two-game road trip, finishing Week 2 with games against the Bucks and Pacers.
GSW • Power Forward • #21
6 months ago
Playing their second game in as many nights, the Warriors will go with a bigger lineup to begin Tuesday’s matchup with the Clippers. Post moves into the starting lineup, bumping Brandin Podziemski to the bench. Those who have the latter rostered should not be too concerned; he’ll still play plenty. As for Post, his fantasy potential is limited since Al Horford is available. Horford will be limited to 22 minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
GSW • Center • #42
6 months ago
After sitting out Monday’s win over the Grizzlies, Horford is available for Tuesday’s game. During his pregame availability, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said the plan moving forward is to limit the veteran center to 22 minutes, with the ability to exceed that number occasionally. While Horford will remain important to the Warriors, the playing time limits his upside in fantasy basketball.
Source: Anthony Slater
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
6 months ago
Johnson exited Monday’s win over the Timberwolves early in the fourth quarter with right shoulder inflammation. This is the first time he’s been on the injury report with the shoulder issue, so it’s unlikely to have impacted his slow start before Monday. Peyton Watson was in the closing lineup on Monday, which could mean he’ll start if Johnson cannot play against the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
6 months ago
Moody knocked off the rust in his second game back in the lineup to log his first 20-point game of the season. He shot the ball efficiently in his 22 minutes of game action and produced a very strong 12-point third quarter to help Golden State build a double-digit lead and a nice cushion the rest of the way. Moody enjoyed a career-best 2024-25 season as a scorer and could have a similarly productive campaign in his fifth NBA season.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
6 months ago
Podziemski utilized the three-point shot to conclude the victory as one of four Warriors to score at least 20 points on Monday. He was most productive as a scorer in the opening quarters of each half, but he also contributed throughout as a facilitator. In the end, the third-year guard landed his best statistical performance of the season and will have a chance to remain productive on Tuesday against the Clippers.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
6 months ago
Kuminga had a productive outing against the Grizzlies on Monday. He made moderate contributions to the scoreboard throughout the first three quarters before finishing strong, closing with 10 fourth-quarter points to conclude the game as Golden State’s leading scorer. The fifth-year forward has shot over 50.0 percent from the field, scored at least 14 points, and secured five or more rebounds in each of the Warriors’ four games thus far. He’s currently averaging career highs in rebounds and assists per game as he continues his encouraging start to the season.
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6 months ago
Hardaway Jr. had the hot hand against Minnesota and displayed it during the third quarter of Monday’s contest. In the period, he connected on all five of his shot attempts and went 3-of-3 from beyond the arc before finishing the frame with 15 points. His production in that quarter alone helped the Nuggets turn an eight-point halftime deficit into an eight-point lead after three quarters. Hardaway finished as one of three Denver players to score at least 20 points.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
6 months ago
Johnson left the game with 10:42 left and was deemed questionable to return. He sat out the rest of the game. Peyton Watson was part of the closing lineup, and if Johnson remains out against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Watson would have a good chance to start.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
6 months ago
Murray was productive over the first two quarters of Monday’s contest, but hadn’t put his fingerprints on the game in any significant way to that point. However, he erupted after halftime, tallying four three-pointers and five free throws en route to a massive 23-point third quarter, which took Denver from down eight points at halftime to up eight entering the fourth frame. He cooled off from then on, but still contributed nine more points the rest of the way. Murray finished with a new season-high in points and helped Denver to a second straight victory.
DEN • Center • #15
6 months ago
Jokic logged his highest-scoring game of the season en route to his third consecutive triple-double. The former Finals MVP was extremely efficient from the field and perfect from the free-throw line in what turned out to be his third game scoring at least 20 points thus far. His most impact as a scorer came in a 5-of-5 shooting first quarter that led him to 13 points in the opening frame. Jokic picked his spots from then on, while staying aggressive on the glass and as a facilitator. He finished as the team’s second leading scorer on the evening.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
6 months ago
Podz came off the bench in Golden State’s last game in favor of Quinten Post to give Golden State a taller center to matchup with Donovan Clingan. Podz will return to the starting unit, with Post shifting back to a reserve role.
Source: Golden State Warriors
GSW • Center • #42
6 months ago
Horford remains on a plan that has him sitting out one game of back-to-backs. With Tuesday’s game against the Clippers being a nationally televised matchup, the veteran center not playing on Monday is unsurprising. While Quinten Post started Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, he only played 16 minutes while Trayce Jackson-Davis logged 17 off the bench. Neither player is worth streaming, especially with the Warriors having the ability to go small and use Draymond Green at the five.
Source: Nick Friedell
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
6 months ago
Braun struggled in the season opener, but he was able to bounce back with a strong performance on Saturday. He signed a five-year, $125 million extension just a few days before the start of the regular season, and this is the type of performance they were hoping to get out of him. If he can keep this up, he’ll easily be able to make good on his eighth-round ADP in Yahoo! leagues.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
6 months ago
Murray was able to lead Denver in scoring, and three of his points came on a shot from beyond halfcourt to close out the first half. That was an exciting moment, and the rest of his night was just as great for fantasy managers. Murray has started the year off strong, though this was their final game of the week, and they only have three games next week. The schedule will be more in his favor as the season progresses, but he has been worth his early fourth-round ADP.
DEN • Center • #15
6 months ago
After an inefficient triple-double in the season opener, Jokic was far more efficient in this one. He only missed two shots. That’s easier to do when you only take eight shots. Jokic’s unique ability to completely dominate games without shooting often is incredible. He only took one shot in the first half, and he ended up recording the eighth triple-double of his career where he took eight or fewer shots. Only Draymond Green and Domantas Sabonis have more such games under their belt. Denver only has three games next week, starting in Minnesota on Monday.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
6 months ago
One of the bright spots for the Warriors’ offense on Friday was their ability to produce from the three-point line. Green trailed only Stephen Curry in total made threes on the night and has now made six threes this season. He also functioned well as one of the main facilitators, although his five turnovers are notable in regard to fantasy basketball. Still, Green had a solid outing in his 21 minutes, which could have been even better if the lopsided score hadn’t limited his time on the court.
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
6 months ago
Butler logged his least productive outing of the season thus far in the loss to the Blazers. He set season-lows in points and rebounds, didn’t make a three-pointer for the first time through three games, and only got up seven shot attempts in 27 minutes of game action. Notably, the Warriors were on the second night of a back-to-back after going to overtime against the Nuggets the day before. Regardless, Butler’s final line isn’t one that fantasy managers will likely be celebrating.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
6 months ago
Father Time does not appear to have a hold on Curry just yet. On the second night of a back-to-back, the former league MVP dazzled from beyond the arc and scored efficiently overall before finishing with his second straight game of at least 35 points. Curry’s production came in just 27 minutes of play, likely due to the large deficit the Warriors sustained deep into the second half. Nonetheless, the veteran guard was productive on both ends of the floor and logged another strong fantasy basketball performance.
GSW • Power Forward • #21
6 months ago
Post replaces Brandin Podziemski in the starting lineup on Friday to mark the first starting lineup change of the season for the Warriors. The second-year big man will bring additional frontcourt size to the opening unit on the second night of a back-to-back as the Warriors look to remain undefeated and move to 3-0 on the season.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
6 months ago
As expected, Kuminga will suit up and continue to start for Golden State. He has been solid so far, averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 threes per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • • #
6 months ago
This will be a third straight absence for Toohey, who is on a two-way deal with Golden State. However, even when he is healthy, he won’t be a significant part of the team’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
6 months ago
Moody, who injured his left calf during the preseason, missed the first two regular-season games. His return gives the Warriors additional depth on the wings, possibly resulting in fewer minutes for Will Richard. The rookie played 17 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Nuggets. While Richard’s playing time won’t impact fantasy basketball, Moody’s return will, especially as his minutes increase.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
6 months ago
On the second night of a back-to-back, Kuminga should be good to go. Through two games, he’s averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 threes per game. He should continue to be a productive starter for Golden State.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
6 months ago
This was a strong way to start the year off for Murray, who had a Yahoo! ADP of 37.3. He only had five double-doubles all of last season. Murray has been a top-20 player in per-game, nine-cat value in each of the last two seasons, and this type of performance will help him replicate that production once again. Denver’s next game will come against the Suns on Saturday.
DEN • Center • #15
6 months ago
Of course, Jokic started off the year with a triple-double. This was the second straight season that he recorded a triple-double in the season opener. It was a subpar shooting performance for him, and his struggles from beyond the arc (2-of-12) were certainly a factor. Obviously, there is no reason to be concerned about Jokic after one game. He should bounce back against the Suns on Saturday.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
6 months ago
Gordon had an unreal start to this game, making his first eight attempts from beyond the arc. He ended up setting a new career-high for both points and three-pointers, with the 10th triple giving Denver a lead late in the fourth before Stephen Curry forced overtime. Gordon only added five more points in the extra frame, with two of those coming after the game was all but over. It was a monster performance that was wasted in the loss, though that aspect won’t matter for fantasy managers. Gordon has certainly improved as a three-point shooter in recent years, but this was a performance that he certainly won’t replicate.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
6 months ago
Johnson was acquired by the Nuggets this offseason in a deal that sent Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn. His first game wasn’t what they were hoping to get out of him. He struggled to hit shots and didn’t contribute much in the box score elsewhere. Don’t panic; Johnson will be just fine, and he fits in well on this team. He’ll have an opportunity to bounce back against the Suns on Saturday.
GSW • Center • #42
6 months ago
Horford didn’t do much in his debut for the Warriors, but he was able to turn in a solid line in his second game for the team, which included a clutch triple in overtime to give the Warriors a lead. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so Horford won’t play against the Trail Blazers on Friday. That should open the door for Quinten Post to fill in the backup center minutes.
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
6 months ago
Butler was the standout of Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, and he was solid in this one to help the Warriors start the year 2-0. Butler missed one of his eight free throw attempts, so he’s now 23-of-24 this season. He’ll continue to provide well-rounded stats this season, and if he can stay healthy, his Yahoo! ADP of 50.3 is going to look like a steal. He’ll look to keep things going in Portland on Friday.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
6 months ago
Curry got hot like only he can late in this game. He scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, which included a game-tying triple with 22 seconds left to force overtime, before adding seven more points in the extra period. His first outing of the season was fine, but this is the type of performance that we’ve seen so often from Curry that solidifies him as one of the all-time greats. He’ll look to stay hot in Portland on Friday on the second night of a back-to-back.
GSW • Center • #42
6 months ago
Horford said that Steve Kerr told him he’d continue coming off the bench, and they want to keep him around 20 minutes to start the year. He could eventually be moved into the starting lineup, but it appears that Jonathan Kuminga will continue to be a starter for now.
Source: Nick Friedell
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
6 months ago
Braun has seen his minutes and production rise since being selected No. 21 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. He won a championship with the Nuggets as a rookie, and he’s steadily become an integral part of the team’s core rotation. Fantasy managers will hope he continues to ascend in Year 4. He finished as a late fifth rounder in per-game fantasy hoops value in 2024-25.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
7 months ago
Watson had at least nine points for the fourth time in five games this preseason. The 23-year-old guard started Friday as the Nuggets rested their usual starting lineup. Watson still seems ticketed for a significant bench role this year based on his usage throughout the preseason. It’ll likely still take an injury to someone ahead of him on the depth chart for him to have much fantasy value this year.
DEN • Point Guard • #
7 months ago
Hardaway Jr. started and played 22 minutes, but when the Nuggets have all their starters playing he’s going to come off the bench. Still, the 33-year-old shooting guard showed he still has something left in the tank with the Pistons last year. Playing with Nikola Jokic always helps and there will be opportunities for Hardaway Jr. with the Nuggets this year. He can certainly provide some scoring and threes for fantasy managers in a pinch.
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
7 months ago
While Oklahoma City’s starting lineup for Friday’s game likely aligns with the group that will be on the floor for its regular-season opener, that is not the case for the Nuggets. Johnson is the only player in Friday’s lineup who’s expected to be in the starting five when the regular season begins, with the other four being part of the bench rotation. He’s still getting acclimated to his new teammates, which may be why Johnson will play on Friday.
Source: NBA Lineups