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HOU • Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Holiday is dealing with back spasms, which is why he is on the injury report. The guard’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he isn’t guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams has missed Chicago’s last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability may result in more minutes for Kevin Huerter, but it does not affect fantasy basketball in any other way.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey was also questionable ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Clippers before being ruled out. He last appeared in a game on December 29, with Tre Jones serving as the replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson recorded another robust stat line, continuing to offer excellent fantasy value. The Rockets’ guard/forward has been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the value may not align with his Yahoo! ADP (21), Thompson is only two rounds off after getting off to a slow start to begin the season. Something to watch is whether Houston adds a point guard ahead of the trade deadline, as that would affect Thompson’s fantasy ceiling.
HOU • G • #15
about 1 month ago
On a night when Houston’s starters didn’t have their best stuff early on, Sheppard gave the Rockets important production off the bench. The second-year guard shot 5-of-10 from the field in the second half, and the 21 points were the most he’s scored in a game since a December 20 win over the Nuggets in which he tallied 28. Sheppaed has been ranked outside the top-200 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, so the season-long value has taken a hit. That said, he’s capable of having nights like Tuesday when he offers excellent production.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
After going off for a season-high 39 in a January 17 win over the Timberwolves, Durant has totaled 36 over his last two games. However, he was more efficient on Tuesday than in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, and the seven assists were a nice bonus for fantasy managers. Durant has recorded 22 assists over the last three games and has offered second-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Şengün finished Tuesday’s comeback victory one assist shy of his second triple-double of the season. While he only attempted two shots in the fourth quarter, the Rockets’ center’s basket with 38.6 seconds remaining extended his team’s lead to four. Houston held San Antonio to 14 points in the final frame. Houston now hits the road for a challenging back-to-back, visiting Philadelphia on Thursday and Detroit the following night.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White’s scoring has been hit or miss recently as he has multiple games this month without even reaching double figures. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old point guard was mostly hitting with 24 points on 15 field goal attempts. White got very hot from behind the three-point line with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, sinking four threes in a row in 1:07 of game-time. He’s provided ninth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls have two more games this week, against the Timberwolves and Celtics.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević sealed the victory for the Bulls with an incredible sequence of plays with about 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The 35-year-old center ran the length of the floor and had a dunk in transition, had a block on the next defensive possession and then hit a three-pointer to put Chicago up 110-89. Vučević has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls have two more games this week, including matchups with the Timberwolves and Celtics.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis entered play Tuesday as one of four players this season with at least 60 blocks and at least 60 three-pointers. He added to his total in both categories against the Clippers with two blocks and four three-pointers. Buzelis has provided sixth-round per game over the last two weeks. The Bulls will be back on the floor Thursday for a matchup with the Timberwolves.
HOU • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
The Rockets lost Steven Adams to a Grade 3 ankle sprain during Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. While Tari Eason (ankle) is available after a five-game absence, he’ll come off the bench, with Okogie receiving the starting nod.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
While Giddey will miss another game, he is progressing and could be available for Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves. Tre Jones will remain in the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling.
Source: K.C. Johnson
HOU • Center • #12
about 1 month ago
Adams left Sunday’s game against the Pelicans with an ankle injury and didn’t return. While X-rays were negative, Udoka told reporters Tuesday that Adams is dealing with a Grade 3 ankle sprain and he’s out indefinitely. With Adams sidelined, Tari Eason will move back into the starting lineup and Clint Capela could move into the rotation as the backup center.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason is returning from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury. With Steven Adams (ankle) now set to miss extended time, Eason should slide right back into the starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams injured his ankle last week against the Nets. This will be the second game he’s missed since then. Kevin Huerter should continue to pick up extra minutes off the bench in Williams’ absence.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason has missed the last five games for the Rockets but could be back in the lineup to take on San Antonio. Steven Adams started in his place in Houston’s last game, but Josh Okogie had been starting previously. Eason would likely start if he returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams missed Sunday’s game against the Nets after an early exit on Friday. Kevin Huerter took on a few extra minutes with Williams out on Sunday and should continue to see a larger role if Williams remains sidelined against the Clippers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has been sidelined since December, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup to take on the Clippers. Tre Jones has been starting in his place, where he has had fantasy success this season. However, if Giddey returns, Jones will head back to the bench, which will eliminate the streaming value he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
about 1 month ago
Adams, who started alongside Alperen Şengün, needed help getting back to the locker room after rolling his left ankle during the fourth quarter. The good news is that X-rays were negative, so the veteran center is dealing with a sprain. However, Adams is likely going to miss some time, which should push Clint Capela (DNP-CD) into the rotation.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Durant didn’t shoot the ball well, making one of his eight three-point attempts, but that didn’t prevent him from making some history. With a fourth-quarter free throw, he passed Dirk Nowitzki to move into sixth on the all-time scoring list. The next name on the storied list is Michael Jordan. Durant didn’t have his best night scoring-wise, but he did dish out eight assists to preserve some value. He’ll look to have a better night on Tuesday against the Spurs.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Şengün had a good night, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and matching his career-high with five steals. If there has been an issue for the Rockets’ center recently, it has been the foul line. Over the past two weeks, Şengün has only made 45.8 percent of his attempts. Sunday’s 3-of-5 effort is a step in the right direction, and he’s still shooting 69.9 percent for the season.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
All that was missing from Thompson’s stat line was a three-pointer, but that’s a common occurrence for the third-year guard. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-50 player. While that isn’t on par with his Yahoo! ADP (21), Thompson’s production has been consistent. The Rockets play three games in Week 14.
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
On a night when teammate Kevin Durant made some personal history, Smith had one of the best games of his NBA career. The Rockets’ forward finished with a season-high point total, and the seven three-pointers were a career-high. And to say Smith needed a night like Sunday would be an understatement. Even with this performance, he’s shot 36.1 percent from the field over the past two weeks. Smith will look to carry the momentum into a three-game Week 14 that begins on Tuesday against the Spurs.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White fueled Chicago’s offense early on with 16 first-half points as they shot 60 percent (12-of-20) from three-point range and 60 percent overall (28-of-47) to take a 70-51 halftime lead. The 25-year-old slashing guard has struggled to return to form after dealing with a calf injury earlier this month, but he looked sharp in this one, knocking down 7-of-11 attempts from beyond the arc. He’ll continue to play a significant role with plenty of creation possessions while Josh Giddey (hamstring) remains sidelined. The Bulls have a three-game week on tap featuring matchups against the Clippers, Timberwolves and Celtics.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević got off to a strong start with 11 points and seven boards in the opening half and was able to cruise to his 17th double-double through 41 games. The 35-year-old veteran center has been a fantasy force over the past two weeks, averaging 19.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 0.4 steals and 1.4 blocks during that seven-game span.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis has experienced an uptick in scoring opportunities over the last two weeks, averaging 13.1 field goals over his last seven contests, resulting in 17.0 points during that span. The 21-year-old forward remains a true work in progress, but he’s shown flashes of big-time scoring upside, while also chipping in a handful of rebounds and assists, which gives him immediate appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Tre Jones, the usual replacement for Josh Giddey, will come off the bench on Sunday. He’s been replaced in the starting five by Smith, who gives Chicago a bigger frontcourt playing alongside Vučević. White will be the lone point guard on the floor in this lineup, which may raise his assist ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Center • #12
about 1 month ago
The Rockets will go with a bigger lineup for their final game of Week 13, with Adams replacing Josh Okogie in the starting five. Adams has a higher fantasy ceiling when starting, but he mainly provides rebounds in that role.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained ankle. Josh Okogie has been his replacement in the starting lineup recently, but the production has not been good enough to make Okogie a player worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Injured during Friday’s loss to the Nets, Williams will not play in Sunday’s rematch. He hasn’t been productive enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues. There should be more playing time available to Kevin Huerter with Williams unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game, so his absence going for another game is unsurprising. Tre Jones will continue to take on the starting point guard responsibilities, and he’s worth streaming while Giddey sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams played 12 minutes before exiting Friday’s loss to the Nets with a sprained right ankle. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as Williams has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has not appeared in a game since December 29. While the doubtful tag suggests this won’t change on Sunday, the listing indicates progress in the guard’s recovery. Tre Jones will serve as the starting point guard until Giddey returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason has missed Houston’s last four games with a sprained ankle. Josh Okogie has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not made him worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
On Thursday, Durant had one of his worst shooting performances of the season in a blowout loss to the Thunder. However, he was able to respond with one of his best games of the year. The turnovers and free throws were suboptimal, but he set a new season high for scoring and was still effective as a playmaker. Durant hasn’t been as effective this year as he’s been in the past, but he’s still more than capable of outings like this from time to time.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Though it was an abysmal night from the free throw line, Şengün was able to record his third-straight double-double while posting a full stat line. The poor free throw percentage dragged his overall value down in this game, but he was able to do enough for help Houston get the win before fouling out late in the game. They’ll wrap up the week against the Pelicans on Sunday, which is a favorable matchup for Şengün to have another big night.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu continues to be instant offense off the bench for the Bulls. The 25-year-old point guard only played 20 minutes against the Nets, but had 18 points in a relatively low-scoring game. Dosunmu had only one assists, but he’d had at least five assists in six of his last nine games entering play Friday. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks with Josh Giddey (hamstring) out.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević and the Bulls were in a letdown spot against the Nets after the 35-year-old center dropped 35 points and made a game-winning shot against the Jazz on Wednesday. While he was 9-of-14 from the field, Vučević probably should’ve taken more shots as he finished with just 19 points in Friday’s loss. He’s still provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls have a rematch with the Nets on Sunday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams had seven points and three rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench before departing with what the Bulls called a right ankle sprain. The 24-year-old forward won’t return. While his availability doesn’t impact fantasy basketball and the severity of his injury is unknown, the Bulls will be back in action Sunday for a rematch with the Nets.
Source: Bulls
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Eason, which means Josh Okogie should remain in the starting unit for another game. However, that hasn’t resulted in much production in the box score from him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips will be back after missing Chicago’s last two games with a wrist injury. However, his role this season has been a minimal one, so his return won’t alter the Bulls’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter was initially listed as probable, so his availability was expected. He’ll continue to occupy his typical role off the bench, where he has scored in double figures in three straight games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
about 1 month ago
Adams played 25 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. His absence from the injury report means he’ll be available for both ends of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Alperen Şengün is locked in as the starting center, which limits Adams’ fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Finney-Smith is back after missing Houston’s last two games for injury management reasons. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Reed Sheppard and JD Davison, with the latter possibly falling out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason has missed Houston’s last three games, most recently sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. Josh Okogie has started the previous two, but his production in that role has been limited. Okogie losing minutes to Eason would not affect fantasy basketball, as he should not be rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Şengün recorded his 18th double-double of the season on Thursday, with this being the first time since before Christmas that he’s recorded one in consecutive games. The Rockets’ center’s fantasy progress was somewhat derailed by injuries that sidelined him for five of seven games after Christmas, but he appeared to be getting back on track. The good news for Şengün managers is that the Rockets still have two games left in Week 13.
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
While double-doubles have been the norm for frontcourt partner Alperen Şengün, that hasn’t been the case for Smith. On Thursday, he recorded his eighth of the season and second since going on a run of four consecutive games with a double-double in mid-December. Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smith has been a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past month.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
The Rockets had a rough night shooting the ball, making 34 percent of their field-goal attempts overall and 7-of-24 from beyond the arc. Durant missed all five of his three-point attempts, but the production in other categories, most notably rebounds and steals, should help compensate for the inefficient scoring to an extent. He’ll look to bounce back on Friday in what should be another challenging matchup, as the Rockets host the Timberwolves.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter is dealing with tightness in his right hip flexor, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play. He most recently played 19 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. While Huerter’s playing time has been consistent, the role isn’t good enough to make him much more than a deep-league streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White struggled in his first game back from a calf injury that sidelined him in Tuesday’s loss to the Rockets. He was limited to 30 minutes of action on Wednesday and didn’t have his usual impact as a scorer. He also logged five turnovers and struggled with his ball security, despite being having a good game as a facilitator. White is having a down season relative to his recent campaigns, but he will have a chance to bounce back on Friday against the Nets.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Donsunmu bounced back from an unspectacular performance against the Rockets to put up some solid numbers in a winning effort against the Jazz on Wednesday. The fifth-year guard scored efficiently and was impactful with his playmaking against Utah to finish as one of Chicago’s top scorers and assisters. The double-figure scoring performances marked the sixth of January for Dosunmu, who continues to have one of his best seasons as a pro.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević had himself another productive performance on Wednesday, going for 20 or more points for the third time already in January and reaching the 30-point mark for the first time all season. Efficient shooting led to his season-high, and the veteran center was also impactful as a facilitator in this game. He finished as Chicago’s leading scorer on the night in the win and will have a chance for another strong outing on Friday against the Nets.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Rockets, opening up a place in the starting lineup for Jalen Smith. Smith played 36 minutes against Houston; he’ll head back to the bench, with his playing time taking a hit.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has not appeared in a game since December 29. He was a limited participant in Monday’s non-contact practice, but the Bulls’ guard is progressing well in his recovery. According to Donovan, “this is a big week” for Giddey. Tre Jones has been the starter, and he’s worth streaming while the Bulls await Giddey’s return.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right wrist. While his absence may free up a few more minutes for Patrick Williams, neither player affects fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Finney-Smith will miss a second consecutive game due to left ankle injury management. Reed Sheppard and JD Davison both surpassed 20 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Bulls, while Jae’Sean Tate played five minutes. While Sheppard is already rostered in standard leagues, there’s no need to leap Davison or Tate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason will miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered against the Trail Blazers on January 9. Josh Okogie has most recently started in Eason’s spot and is a likely candidate to fill in again on Thursday as the Rockets look to win back-to-back games.
Source: NBA Injuries
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson has been on quite the scoring stretch, which continued in this game. He has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and in seven of his last eight appearances. However, the most impressive part has been his improvement at the free throw line. His free throw percentage has leaped up 12.2 percent this season, and he was outstanding from the line in this game. His last three games have been average, but prior to that, he went four straight games without missing a shot from the charity stripe. This is an encouraging development for Thompson’s upside as a shooter, which can lead to fantasy superstardom.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
KD is always a consistent scorer, but his impact on the glass recently has been huge. This was his third double-double in his last five games, and he hasn’t scored less than 20 points in a game in over a month. Duran is the epitome of consistency and will continue to put up gaudy lines over the Rockets’ next three games this week, with the Thunder up next on Thursday.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
This was a seventh straight start for Jones, and while the assists have come consistently, the points have been up and down. However, he had an insanely hot night as a scorer, which led to a new career high for points. Jones will continue to start and be worth rostering as long as Josh Giddey (hamstring) remains out, but with Coby White (calf) likely back against the Jazz, Jones isn’t going to have a repeat of this performance in the near future.