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GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Curry is still recovering from a sciatic nerve issue and has not appeared in a game since December 4. His continued absence will not affect fantasy basketball.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić has missed Utah’s last two games, allowing Kevin Love to fill the void at center. Love would get another start if the 7-footer can’t play, but he may remain in the rotation regardless, given the opponent and his absence from the initial injury report.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey has missed seven of Utah’s last eight games, resulting in Cody Williams getting a few opportunities to start. While Williams may remain in that role even if Bailey plays on Monday, he is not worth the risk in redraft leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets, in which Utah suffered a historic 55-point beating. He’ll be back on the floor against the Cavaliers, pushing Taylor Hendricks to the bench.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier finished one assist shy of a double-double on Saturday, with his playing time receiving a bump due to Utah losing by a franchise-record 55 points. With Keyonte George (four points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes) having the best season of his brief NBA career, Collier’s fantasy upside is limited. However, he’s worth a look in deep leagues for managers needing assists.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
about 2 months ago
Sensabaugh’s offensive performance was the lone bright spot for the Jazz in Saturday’s 150-95 defeat. Scoring isn’t an issue for the third-year wing, but he has offered minimal value outside of points and three-pointers. Over the past two weeks, Sensabaugh has an eight-cat value ranked outside the top-150. While playing time shouldn’t be an issue for him when the silly season rolls around, the category-league value will be limited.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Plus/minus is an imperfect stat, but Williams made the kind of history that no player wants on Saturday. His rating of minus-60 was the worst in league history (spanning 30 years of play-by-play data). He shot the ball relatively well, but the overall production wasn’t there for a player making his second consecutive start. Williams will have more opportunities between now and the end of the season, but he isn’t worth stashing for the “silly season.”
Source: John Schuhmann
UTA • Power Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Lauri Markkanen is not available for Saturday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Hendricks will fill the void in a move that raises his fantasy ceiling. Kyle Filipowski should still play rotation minutes, but coming off the bench does decrease his value.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić will miss a second straight game. Kevin Love started in his place on Thursday and would have some streaming appeal on a day with only six games if he starts again. Kyle Filipowski should also be in line for more minutes.
Source: Utah Jazz
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Having recorded back-to-back 20-point games for the first time since mid-December, Butler could not extend that run to three on Friday. While the rebounds and assists were solid, this is part of the issue for fantasy managers. While capable of doing a lot more, many nights feel as if he hasn’t done much more than what’s required. The fantasy ranking may be good, but one can’t blame managers for lamenting what they’re missing on most nights regarding Butler’s production.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
A big part of Melton’s fantasy appeal is his ability to record complete stat lines. That didn’t happen on Friday, but the Warriors’ guard had one of his best offensive performances of the season. The 19 points were three shy of his season-high, which was recorded on Wednesday against the Bucks. Melton has been a safe bet for assists and defensive stats in the past, so there isn’t too much need for concern following Friday’s lack of numbers in those categories. And he played 19 minutes; if Melton can consistently get closer to 25 minutes, he can be a game-changer down the stretch in fantasy leagues.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Curry and the Warriors pulled away with a dominant fourth quarter, outscoring the Kings by a 40-19 margin and winning by a 137-104 final score. And he didn’t make a shot during the final frame, missing both of his attempts and then watching the final four-plus minutes from the bench. Curry did enough before the fourth quarter to offer solid value, and he finished with a season-high 10 assists and his second double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Curry has been a top-10 player in eight- and nine-cat formats.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić did not play in Thursday’s win over the Mavericks, which allowed Kevin Love to make a spot start. With Lauri Markkanen (rest) already out, the Jazz may turn to a frontcourt tandem of Love and Kyle Filipowski if Nurkić misses a second consecutive game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen is getting Saturday night off. His absence should lead to more minutes for some of Utah’s younger players, most notably Kyle Filipowski. Filipowski, who should be even more valuable during the “silly season,” is worth streaming where available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey was only able to play ten minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder, his first game back after missing five with a strained hip flexor. The rookie did not play on Thursday against Dallas, so Cody Williams played 22 minutes as a starter. Look for something similar on Saturday, and Williams is not worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Payton was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t a surprise. He will return after a one-game absence, which will result in Gui Santos losing out on a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Calayton Jr. is enjoying a nice stretch to begin the new calendar year. Thursday’s solid performance gives him back-to-back games with double-digit points and four three-pointers. He logged north of 20 minutes in each of these games, which, notably, weren’t garbage-time minutes. The former national champion with the Florida Gators seems to be firmly in the nightly rotation at this point, with each productive performance likely helping him maintain his spot.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
George had a relatively average game production-wise, finishing with fewer than 20 points for only the 12th time this season and less than two three-pointers for the 11th time. He was his usual productive self as a facilitator, leading Utah in assists for the game. And he was also active on defense, finishing as Utah’s leader in steals, ultimately helping his final line stand out a bit more. George has been stellar throughout his third NBA season and should continue to perform well moving forward.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen followed up his 29-point, 13-rebound double-double against OKC with another high-scoring performance against the Mavs. Inefficient three-point shooting and struggles from the free-throw line ultimately were the only things to slow his production. Markannen led all scorers and was the only player to take the floor and finish with multiple blocks. He’ll be back at it on Saturday against the Hornets.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 2 months ago
The Jazz won’t have Jusuf Nurkić for Thursday’s game, as he is out with a toe injury. As a result, Love will step in as the starting center. The other change to the Jazz lineup is Williams, who replaces Svi Mykhailiuk in the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Nurkić is now officially out. Kevin Love and Kyle Filipowski should see their minutes increase, with one moving into the starting lineup.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey returned to action after a five-game absence on Wednesday, playing 10 minutes off the bench in a loss to the Thunder. His absence for Thursday’s game will not affect the starting lineup, as Brice Sensabaugh will retain that spot. However, no Bailey should mean more playing time for Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams.
Source: Utah Jazz
GSW • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Payton did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Bucks, which factored into Gui Santos picking up a few additional minutes off the bench. Neither player has been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 2 months ago
Love was rested on Wednesday’s game against the Thunder, so it makes sense that he would be good to go for the second leg of the back-to-back. With Jusuf Nurkic listed as questionable, it’s possible that Love could return to play around 20 minutes in this one.
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey missed five games with a hip injury but returned last night to play 10 minutes against the Thunder. The Jazz are clearly going to be cautious with their rookie, so they may sit Bailey for the second game of a back-to-back. That would likely mean more minutes for Brice Sensabaugh on Thursday.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić has played at least 30 minutes in each of the last two games, and scored 15 points with 15 rebounds against the Thunder last night. However, the Jazz have been selected in how they rest players, considering they are not in contention this season, but also are playing good basketball of late. If Nurkić were to sit on Thursday, that would likely mean more minutes for Kyle Filipowski since the Jazz don’t really have another traditional center.
Source: Andy Larsen
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Melton’s season-best performance wasn’t highlighted by any extraordinary takeover moments. The veteran guard never scored more than eight points in any quarter; instead, he picked his spots en route to setting a new season-high. Melton got a late start to the season due to a knee injury that kept him out until December. But since returning, he’s had several good scoring performances to boost this Warriors bench. He’ll have a chance to follow up his Wednesday performance with another strong one on Friday against the Kings.
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Butler notched back-to-back 20-point games for the first time since mid-December, making use of the free-throw line to accomplish such. Thirteen of his points came in the second half to help the Warriors maintain their double-digit halftime lead, and Butler didn’t make any other noteworthy contributions in this game from a statistical standpoint. His scoring did the heavy lifting for his fantasy production.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
One game after fouling out against the Clippers, Curry went without a foul on Wednesday and logged 34 minutes against the Bucks. On the court, the two-time MVP shot the ball very well from the floor and posted a 13-point third quarter to help ultimately reach the 30-point mark on the evening. Curry also tied a team-high in assists and committed just one turnover in the process. He’ll get a chance to have a great impact again when he faces the Kings on Friday for the first time this season.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
The veteran center has been on a roll of late. Wednesday’s double-double marked his second straight, and also marked the sixth consecutive game in which he’s totaled at least 15 points. Inefficient shooting aside, he produced well in this game before fouling out. Nurkic remains a double-double threat even at this stage in his career and has the potential to log more strong performances, like Wednesday’s, going forward.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
George notched his first triple-double in nearly a month in the overtime defeat. He didn’t shoot well from the floor, but high volume allowed him to escape with a 20-point outing after failing to do so on Monday vs. Portland. The former Baylor Bear also tallied a season-high in assists and led the team in that department. He’s been one of fantasy basketball’s most pleasant surprises thus far.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen followed up a relatively mediocre outing in the loss to the Trail Blazers by nearly achieving a 30-point double-double on Wednesday. He shot the ball well both inside and outside the arc and attacked the glass hard in his 44 minutes of game action, resulting in his third double-double of the season. Additionally, Markkanen’s streak of 20-point games is now at 12 — he’ll have a chance to extend it to 13 on Thursday against the Mavericks.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Green is good to go, and he should be given the assignment of defending Giannis Antetokounmpo. Offensively, the veteran forward’s fantasy value has been low this season, and turnovers have been an issue. Green should only be rostered in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
While Payton’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, his absence does leave the Warriors without one of their best defenders. The good news is that Draymond Green is on track to play, with the Warriors upgrading him to probable earlier Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey is back after missing Utah’s last five games with a left hip flexor strain. Brice Sensabaugh has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he could retain that role if Bailey’s playing time is restricted.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Green is on track to be available. His primary job will be to defend Giannis Antetokounmpo, which is an unenviable task. Regarding fantasy value, Green has not been the best option for managers this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Payton is coming off one of his best performances of the season, scoring 14 points in 15 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Clippers. He’s also dealing with a sprained left ankle and is questionable for Tuesday’s game. With Draymond Green (ankle) also questionable, the Warriors could be forced to play without their top two defenders. Payton’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does limit the number of players the Warriors can throw at Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Green sprained his left ankle during Monday’s loss to the Clippers but was able to remain in the game. If he’s unable to play against the Bucks, that would leave a massive hole in the Warriors’ rotation, especially defensively. Will Richard, Gui Santos and Trayce Jackson-Davis are three players whose minutes could increase if Draymond sits
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 2 months ago
Love will miss a second consecutive game for rest. With starters Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkić and reserve Kyle Filipowski available, Love’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey has missed Utah’s last five games, including Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, for which he was initially questionable. Brice Sensabaugh has filled the void in the starting lineup, but his production has been inconsistent.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Stephen Curry fouled out with less than a minute left, which meant that the game-winning shot responsibility fell to Butler. He came up short, but he still had a productive stat line in the loss. Butler has been a reliable option for the Warriors this year, and he has been available, which has been an issue for him in the past. As long as that doesn’t change, he’ll continue to be an excellent value at his Yahoo! ADP of 50.3.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Unfortunately, Curry’s typical late-game heroics were cut short. Right after he hit back-to-back three-pointers, Curry committed his sixth foul, which sent him to the sidelines to watch the final 43 seconds of the game. He was still able to lead the Warriors in scoring and have a productive night, but he wasn’t able to get his team the win. It was a subpar shooting night, but he hit the big shots when they mattered. Next up on the schedule for the Warriors is a matchup with the Bucks on Wednesday.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier’s upside has been limited as a reserve this season, but he has been an elite source of assists in recent weeks. He has had at least eight in 10 of his last 12 games, including at least nine in six of those. That puts him at eighth in the league in assists per game during that stretch, but he’s still available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues. If you need dimes, Collier can provide.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić continues to have a strong season for Utah. This was his first game back after missing two games with a toe injury, and he picked up right where he left off. Over the past two weeks, Nurkić is averaging 19.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 triples while shooting 1.8 percent from the floor. The start of the year was rough, but he has been a strong source of rebounds, assists and steals from the center spot, and the recent uptick in scoring has only helped.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Though it was another loss for the Jazz, Markkanen continues to pour in the points. He hasn’t scored less than 20 points in a game since December 5. Markkanen has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, which should continue as long as he’s available. Concerns about the Jazz tanking may have forced managers to shy away from him in drafts, and it could certainly come up after the trade deadline, but for now, he’ll continue to shine.
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a left hip flexor strain. Brice Sensabaugh will likely continue to fill in for Bailey in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth considering in deeper formats.
GSW • Center • #42
about 2 months ago
Horford was not available for Saturday’s win over the Jazz, as it was Golden State’s second game in as many nights. He’ll provide additional frontcourt depth, but Horford’s days of being a viable option in most fantasy leagues are in the rearview mirror.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Back in the Warriors’ lineup after a one-game absence, Butler played 34 minutes against the Jazz. While the final stat line was solid, one can’t blame fantasy managers for wanting more from the veteran forward. Butler only attempted nine shots on the night, making it three straight games in which he’s failed to exceed that number. His category league value remains excellent, but Butler is capable of offering more.
GSW • Power Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
For the first time since mid-December, Post has reached double figures in points in consecutive games. With Draymond Green getting ejected from Saturday’s game late in the second quarter, the Warriors needed a bit more from Post on the glass, and he answered the call. After grabbing 12 rebounds in a December 22 win over the Magic, he totaled nine rebounds in the five games that followed. Post matched that output against the Jazz.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
After managing to keep Curry in check during the first half of Saturday’s game, the Jazz failed to do the same in the third quarter. He scored 20 of his team-high 31 points in the third, and the Warriors outscored the Jazz by a 42-31 margin to grab control of the game. Since returning from a quad injury that sidelined him for five games, Curry has provided first-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Warriors play four games in Week 12, starting with the Clippers on Monday.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder, Green picked up two technical fouls in quick succession after arguing that Utah’s Kyle Filipowski should have been called for a three-second violation. He finished with eight points (3-of-4 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer. Trayce Jackson-Davis replaced Green in the lineup after his ejection.
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
Kuminga, a late scratch for Friday’s loss to the Thunder, is available to play on Saturday. However, there’s no guarantee that he actually sees action, as the forward has not been in the rotation recently. Don’t slot Kuminga into your lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Richard was initially probable for Saturday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. With Jimmy Butler (illness) also available, the rookie will come off the bench after starting Friday’s loss to the Thunder.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Curry is good to go after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. As a result of his return, Brandin Podziemski will return to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Butler is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. His return means that Will Richard will head to the bench, where the rookie is less likely to offer tangible fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Richard was in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Thunder, filling in for Jimmy Butler. Despite dealing with a left heel injury, the rookie appears to be on track to play. Whether he starts depends on Butler, who is considered questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
Kuminga was a late addition to the Warriors’ injury report ahead of Friday’s loss to the Thunder, missing out on a likely increase to his usage with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler sidelined. Even if Kuminga is available on Saturday, his situation feels like a countdown to January 15, when he would be eligible to be traded after agreeing to a two-year deal just before the start of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Curry was one of three Warriors starters to sit out Friday’s loss to the Thunder, with Brandin Podziemski replacing him in the starting lineup. Podziemski would return to the bench if Curry plays against Utah, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Green did not play in Friday’s loss to the Thunder, resulting in Gui Santos moving into the starting lineup. The veteran forward’s return means that Santos won’t be in the starting lineup, so there’s no need to consider him for fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Butler did not play in Friday’s loss to the Thunder, resulting in rookie Will Richard moving into the starting lineup. That would likely be the case on Sunday if Butler remains out, but there’s a chance Stephen Curry (ankle) plays, which would limit the offensive ceilings of the other available Warriors.
Source: NBA Injury Report