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POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe led the Trail Blazers in points with 18 and shot attempts with 16. While Portland had five other players in double figures, Sharpe looks poised to establish himself as the primary scoring option for the Trail Blazers this year. That makes the 22-year-old shooting guard an excellent pick in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts.
GSW • Guard • #30
2 months ago
Curry excelled in what was his highest usage game of the preseason. The 37-year-old point guard dropped 28 points in 27 minutes. He made four three-pointers and was 12-of-13 from the free throw line. Curry looked ready to go for the season opener next week. While his durability is starting to become a concern at his age, Curry makes for a solid second round pick in fantasy drafts.
GSW • • #
2 months ago
Butler rolled his ankle in practice on Friday, but the team is calling it just a “tweak.” He will not play on Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, and it sounds like the Warriors may hold him out through the rest of the preseason to ensure he is ready to go on October 21.
Source: Brett Siegel
GSW • • #
2 months ago
Butler sprained his ankle during Friday’s practice and sat out Sunday’s exhibition against the Lakers. Unfortunately, according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, he’s still dealing with some swelling, so the veteran forward will not play on Tuesday. The hope is that Butler can play in Friday’s preseason finale. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Butler’s ankle, as the Warriors don’t begin the regular season until October 21.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Guard • #4
2 months ago
According to Slater, the Warriors are hopeful to have him back for the start of the regular season, and Steve Kerr said he’s “not too concerned.” If Moody is forced to miss time to start the season, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield would presumably be in line for additional minutes.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Podz led all scorers in this one as he shot an efficient 10-of-16 from the field, including 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. He was also effective as a rebounder and facilitator, highlighting his ability to stuff the stat sheet on any given night. Podziemski should be in line for a significant role in Golden State’s rotation in 2025-26, making him a worthwhile selection inside the top 100 picks of fantasy drafts.
POR • Forward • #33
2 months ago
Camara played 14 minutes during the first half of Friday’s game, finishing with three points (1-of-3 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer. More concerning than the numbers was the reason why he did not play after halftime, with Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups revealing after the game that Camara was dealing with some knee soreness. The issue doesn’t sound serious, so fantasy managers should continue to draft Camara with the expectation that he’ll be good to go when the regular season begins.
Source: Conor Bergin
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
After coming off the bench in Wednesday’s preseason opener, Avdija was in the starting lineup on Friday. His inclusion meant Jerami Grant was pushed to the bench, with the veteran forward contributing 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), four rebounds and one assist. While Grant did not sound like he expected to come off the bench at all when asked about the possibility at the beginning of training camp, there’s clearly a competition for that place in the starting lineup. Fantasy managers are likely rooting for Avdija to win the job, as he offers a far higher fantasy ceiling.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe has lived up to his surname during the preseason, shooting 15-of-29 from the field in Portland’s two exhibitions. That’s good news for the Trail Blazers, as the fourth-year wing is entering a pivotal season for his NBA career. Portland has until October 20 to work out a rookie extension with Sharpe, or he’ll be a restricted free agent next summer. Given how he’s played during the preseason, betting on Sharpe to come through in a contract year would not be a bad idea.
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Holiday, acquired from the Celtics during the offseason, only played 17 minutes in his unofficial Trail Blazers’ debut. The veteran guard did not shoot the ball well, but he was solid otherwise, making plays for others and committing just one turnover on the night. With Scoot Henderson likely to miss the start of the regular season with a torn left hamstring and Damian Lillard out for the season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles, Holiday will have to take on point guard duties for the foreseeable future. After seeing his fantasy value take a hit in Boston last season, Holiday will be worth the investment in Portland.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
With a healthy Jerami Grant back in the fold, the question ahead of Wednesday’s preseason opener was who Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups would bring off the bench. Avdija was the answer to that question in San Francisco, but he still brought solid fantasy value to the table. While not starting isn’t the best for Deni, his skill set is such that his fantasy value should not suffer too much. Grant finished Wednesday’s defeat with eight points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and one three-pointer, shooting 2-of-11 from the field. Regardless of where he is in the rotation, as long as he’s active, Avdija is the superior fantasy option.
POR • Forward • #33
2 months ago
Camara did not have the best night shooting the basketball at the charity stripe, as he missed both of his free-throw attempts. However, the third-year forward shot 4-of-9 from beyond the arc while offering his usual value as a defender. Camara established himself as one of the NBA’s top wing defenders, earning second-team All-Defense honors. His defensive prowess should keep Camara in the starting lineup once the regular season begins, and he should be selected in all fantasy drafts.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe’s Wednesday night ended with just over four minutes remaining in the third quarter, and he looked terrific. Living up to his surname, the Trail Blazers wing shot 66.7 percent from the field and offered value in the rebound and three-point categories. Along with Scoot Henderson, who’s currently injured, Sharpe will be expected to take a significant step forward for the Blazers this season. While he’s never been the best fantasy option, this will be the season when it’s worth rolling the dice on Sharpe.
GSW • Center • #21
2 months ago
After providing limited production in Sunday’s preseason opener, Post went off on Wednesday. In the fourth quarter alone, he shot 4-of-7 from the field, combining with LJ Cryer (14/1/2/1 with three three-pointers) to spearhead a rally in which the Warriors outscored Portland by a 51-26 margin. With the addition of Al Horford (two rebounds and two assists), Post is likely locked into a reserve role this season. However, he’ll still play rotation minutes and will be worth streaming on nights when Horford isn’t available. Horford did not play both games of back-to-backs in either of the last two seasons.
GSW • • #
2 months ago
Butler’s minutes have been kept in check during Golden State’s first two preseason games. He logged 17 minutes on Wednesday after playing 15 in Sunday’s win over the Lakers. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has taken a similar approach with Stephen Curry (11/4/3 with two three-pointers) and Draymond Green (9/1/2 with two three-pointers), which is unsurprising given the trio’s experience and understanding of what needs to be done to prepare for the regular season. Golden State’s outlook changed significantly last season after acquiring Butler, due to his consistent ability to get to the foul line. As long as he’s available consistently, the veteran forward can be a valuable asset for fantasy managers.
GSW • Guard • #7
2 months ago
Hield was in better form Wednesday night after shooting 1-of-4 from three in Golden State’s preseason opener on Sunday. The veteran guard came off the bench to shoot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc against the Trail Blazers, finishing as one of three Warriors reserves in double figures (Quinten Post and LJ Cryer were the others). Regarding fantasy value, Hield is in a difficult spot due to his status as a reserve. While he’ll undoubtedly play rotation minutes, his value depends on whether he can get hot from deep.
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Portland opens its preseason without Scoot Henderson, who will likely miss the start of the regular season after suffering a torn left hamstring just before the start of training camp. Holiday, acquired from the Celtics this summer, will be in the starting lineup alongside Sharpe. The eye-opening omission from the starting lineup is Deni Avdija, who will come off the bench after enjoying the best season of his NBA career. Grant is back after missing a significant amount of time, but Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has not finalized his starting five for the regular season.
Source: Sean Highkin
GSW • Center-Forward • #42
2 months ago
Horford became the final piece of the new-look “Olden State” Warriors when he inked a multi-year deal at the end of September. The 39-year-old brings veteran leadership, floor spacing, solid defense and a high basketball IQ to a team looking to maximize the final seasons of Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry.
GSW • Forward • #00
2 months ago
With a deal finally completed on Tuesday, Kuminga took the court just five days later to open up the preseason with Golden State. He turned in a well-rounded line across limited minutes. Kuminga will be a major trade asset for Golden State beginning in January, so it’s likely the Warriors give him ample playing time this season as he auditions for his next gig.
GSW • Guard • #14
2 months ago
Having agreed to a deal with the Warriors earlier this week, Melton is unlikely to be available when the team begins its regular season on October 21. He suffered an ACL injury six games into the 2024-25 season and is still recovering. On Wednesday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that he hopes Melton will be available “sometime in the next couple of months,” so fantasy managers should assume him to be out indefinitely. While Melton has solid fantasy value when available, the injury question mark makes him someone who should not be selected in drafts.
Source: Tim Bontemps