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HOU • G • #15
9 months ago
Initially declared out for Sunday’s game, Sheppard will be available after missing a little under one month with an avulsion fracture in his right thumb. While the rookie being available is excellent news for the Rockets, Sheppard is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • G • #15
9 months ago
Sheppard is working his way back from an avulsion fracture in his right thumb, having recently played some 5-on-5. If the rookie is made available for Sunday’s game, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Sheppard might be sent to the team’s G League affiliate for additional reps during his pregame availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
9 months ago
Adams is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Jazz. He’ll handle the backup center responsibilities, while Jock Landale will likely fall out of the rotation. There’s no need to roster Landale, who may re-enter the rotation for Monday’s game against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Rockets, who visit the Lakers on Monday. That game is of greater importance to the Rockets in the team’s quest for the two-seed in the Western Conference, so Eason will not play against Phoenix. Jabari Smith Jr. should see his playing time increase, but coming off the bench limits his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Surprisingly, Watson was Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s pick to replace the injured Jamal Murray (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Friday. While the third-year forward did not score much, he provided solid value in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson is ranked just outside the top 75 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While he can be a valuable player when the Nuggets are shorthanded, Watson’s fantasy value hinges on the availability of the team’s starters. Denver plays four games during Week 22, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Westbrook made history on two fronts in Friday’s 36-point victory, moving into eighth all-time in assists and 16th in steals. While the overall stat line was solid, a familiar bugaboo has been an issue recently. Westbrook committed six turnovers on Friday, pushing his total to 35 over his last seven games. While this isn’t an issue in eight-cat formats and leagues where managers are punting that category, Westbrook is ranked outside the top 200 in nine-cat over the past two weeks. He did not start Friday’s game despite the Nuggets being without Jamal Murray, but Westbrook’s fantasy ceiling is raised whenever the starting point guard is unavailable.
Source: NBA
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic fell a few assists shy of a triple-double, but the four steals were the most he’s had in a game since December 3, when he tallied a season-high five against the Warriors. All that prevented the three-time MVP from another triple-double was the playing time, as none of the Nuggets starters played during the fourth quarter of the 129-93 victory. Jokic will get a few days off as Denver doesn’t play its next game until Tuesday against the Timberwolves. The Nuggets play four games during Week 22.
Source: NBA
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
Porter has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games for the second time this month. However, his fantasy value can’t be measured solely by MPJ’s points tally, which is an improvement over what he was as a player earlier in his career. Over the past two weeks, Porter has offered third-round value in eight-cat formats, averaging 18.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers per game. Unfortunately for Porter managers, the Nuggets don’t play again during Week 21. However, Denver does play four games during Week 22.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
The Nuggets are without Jamal Murray for Friday’s game, but they are not going with the usual replacement in Friday’s starting lineup. Instead of Russell Westbrook, Watson will receive the starting nod. Being allowed to start raises Watson’s fantasy ceiling, but the lineup change may also result in a monster assist night for Jokic as the “point center.”
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray’s absence likely means that Russell Westbrook will replace him in the starting lineup. Westy has averaged 16.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists across his last five starts.
Source: Nuggets on Twitter
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
The Nuggets listed Porter and Braun as probable on the initial injury report, so the status upgrades were expected. They will take on their usual roles as starters, joining Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic and Gordon were initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. They’ll occupy their usual places within the Nuggets’ starting lineup.
Source: Denver Nuggets
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Thompson recorded his fourth double-double in his last seven games after sitting out Tuesday’s game against the Hawks with an ankle injury. The 22-year-old point guard is an excellent rebounder for his position. He’s had at least nine rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games. Thompson’s impact on the game can’t be overstated and it’s great news for the Rockets and fantasy managers that he’s back on the court.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Green was hardly efficient scoring on 20 shots, though he was able to make four three-pointers on 10 attempts. The 23-year-old shooting guard contributed in the other categories and was ultimately just two rebounds and four assists shy of a triple-double. Green’s fantasy value is ultimately tied to his scoring as he’s a top-25 fantasy player when his shot is falling.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Sengun exploded for his first game with at least 30 points since March 1. The 22-year-old center isn’t a three-point shooter and missed his only attempt from behind the three-point line against the Jazz on Thursday. Sengun committed three turnovers, which had been a problem but is as many as he committed in the previous three games combined. Sengun remains much more valuable in eight-category leagues due to his struggles with turnovers this season.
HOU • Center • #12
9 months ago
With Adams sidelined, Jock Landale will fill out the backup center minutes behind Alperen Sengun. That won’t result in Landale playing enough minutes to warrant a stream in any format.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Thompson is back after missing Tuesday’s game against Atlanta. He’ll return to his typical spot in the starting lineup, which will push Tari Eason back to a reserve role. Eason should see plenty of minutes, but he won’t have the same upside that he held as a starter.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday and was immediately able to return to his triple-double ways. Gordon should be available moving forward, aside from back-to-backs. Denver has one coming up on April 1 and 2, but both players should occupy their typical places in the starting lineup against Utah.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
Braun has played in Denver’s last five games, while MPJ hasn’t missed a game since before the All-Star break. Neither player is expected to be sidelined against Utah, and they’ll both continue to fill out their typical roles in the starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray has previously been a regular on the injury report because of an ankle injury, but now he is dealing with a hamstring issue. If he is forced to miss Friday’s game, Russell Westbrook would likely make a return to the starting lineup and provide strong streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
A double-digit scorer in five straight and six of his last seven outings, Braun finished Wednesday’s win with his fifth double-double of the season. A seventh-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the third-year wing has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy basketball. The only negative for fantasy managers is they’ll only get one more game out of Braun during Week 21, with the Jazz visiting Denver on Friday.
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
Porter recorded his 15th double-double on Wednesday, surpassing his 2023-24 campaign tally of 14. Over the past two weeks, the Nuggets forward has offered fourth-round value in nine-cat formats, three rounds better than his season-long production. To a certain extent, Porter’s fantasy ceiling was raised recently by Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon (7/2/1 with one three-pointer in 19 minutes) missing time due to injury. MPJ being as productive as he was on Wednesday with those two in the lineup was a positive development for those who have him rostered. Following the game, he noted that his hamstring had been the issue rather than his back. Hopefully, Porter will get back to full strength by the postseason.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic made up for lost time on Wednesday, recording his 30th triple-double of the season after missing five games with a left ankle injury. He shot 64 percent from the field and committed just three turnovers in his 38 minutes on the court. With Jokic back in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan only played three minutes and Zeke Nnaji picked up a DNP-CD.
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
Porter was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, while Braun has been upgraded from probable to available. With Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon also available, the Nuggets will play their preferred starting five. Russell Westbrook will return to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic returns to the Denver lineup after missing five games with a left ankle impingement. Since the three-time MVP is in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan will head to the bench. Gordon sat out Monday’s loss to the Bulls because it was Denver’s second game in as many nights. His return pushes Peyton Watson to the bench.
Source: Denver Nuggets
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Amen Thompson is in danger of missing a second-straight game with an ankle injury and could be replaced by Tari Eason in the starting unit again if ruled out. Jock Landale could step in as Alperen Sengun’s primary backup if Adams is ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic has a better chance to return from his five-game layoff after initially being listed as doubtful. Denver has gone 2-3 without the star big man since he suffered an ankle injury, and he could give them a big lift against the undermanned Bucks. Jokic’s return would send DeAndre Jordan back to the bench after a pair of productive starts. MPJ has been healthy as of late, and his absence could lend several reserve wings more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Green posted his second straight 30-point game and third across his last five. He’s scored at least 20 points in seven of his last eight and has been excellent on offense, save for a six-point showing against the Heat. Green and the Rockets face the Jazz on Thursday, a team he scored 25 against earlier this season and 34 and 41 in two matchups last season.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Due to a sprained left ankle, which is the same one he injured in early March, Thompson has been scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game. Tari Eason is the replacement in the starting lineup, and he should be streamed in shallow leagues until Thompson is cleared to return. There’s no word on the severity of this sprain, but Thompson missed nearly two weeks due to the previous ankle injury.
Source: Lauren Williams
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon sat out Monday’s matchup with Chicago, but he’s got a chance to return after a one-game absence. If Gordon is sidelined, Peyton Watson could be in line for additional playing time. Watson scored a career-high 24 points on Monday with Gordon out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
While Braun continues to appear on the Nuggets’ injury report with a strained left foot, he has played in the team’s last four contests. Look for that to be the case on Wednesday, and the third-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team (and some 10-team) leagues, given how well he has performed this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic is headed for a sixth straight absence, which should mean another start for DeAndre Jordan. Jordan has started two straight games, with healthy averages of 10.5 points, 16 rebounds and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes. The veteran big should be streamed in leagues of all sizes if Joker is ultimately ruled out again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #6
9 months ago
Jordan made another start for the injured Nikola Jokic, and the veteran center came through with another double-double. The 17 rebounds were a season-high for DeAndre, who was also responsible for 10 points and seven assists. Jordan’s value for the rest of Week 21 depends on Jokic’s availability. Jordan is a must-stream if the three-time MVP remains out, especially for managers needing rebound production.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Filling in for Aaron Gordon, Watson had a career night on Monday. The 24 points were a career-high, and he also provided excellent value in the blocked shot category. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson will only be worth a look moving forward if Gordon misses more time. However, Monday’s game was the second in as many nights for the Nuggets, which likely had more to do with Gordon’s absence than anything else.
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
While his fantasy value has slipped recently, Braun remains one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season. He’s ranked safely within the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, consistently recording complete stat lines. Denver’s remaining schedule for Week 21 isn’t the best, but Braun remains a player who needs to be rostered in standard leagues.
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray has scored 24 points or more in four of his last five appearances, most recently picking up the slack offensively with Nikola Jokic (ankle) unavailable. Over the past month, the Nuggets guard has provided first-round value in nine-cat formats. The only negative for Murray managers is Denver’s remaining schedule for Week 21. They only play two more games and will be done on Friday.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
In addition to Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for Monday’s game. Jordan remains in the starting lineup as Jokic’s replacement, while Watson will replace AG. Both fill-ins are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Denver’s lack of interior depth.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon will be out after playing 37 minutes on the first night of Denver’s back-to-back. Gordon has played in their last four games, but Russell Westbrook or Peyton Watson will replace AG in the starting unit. The other will still see extra minutes off the bench.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray and Braun were initially probable for Monday’s game. They’ll remain in the starting lineup, and Braun should have more offensive opportunities since Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic are out.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
While he has not been officially ruled out yet, Gordon is not expected to play in Denver’s second game in as many nights. With Nikola Jokic (ankle) already out, the Nuggets may be forced to rely on DeAndre Jordan and Peyton Watson in the frontcourt. Both players will be worth streaming if allowed to start.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon could be the Nuggets’ center with Nikola Jokic out Monday, but he has a legitimate chance to miss the game himself given his questionable listing. If Gordon were to be unavailable, DeAndre Jordan would likely start in his place as a traditional center and have some streaming appeal in deep leagues.
Source: Drew Stevens
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
Murray and Braun are on track to be available for Monday’s game, which is good news for a Nuggets team that will not have Nikola Jokic. Once cleared, they’ll occupy their usual places in the starting lineup.
Source: Drew Stevens
HOU • Center • #12
9 months ago
Adams’ playing time has increased recently, with the veteran center logging 21 minutes or more in four of his last five appearances. However, Sunday’s game was the first in which his production was impactful. Adams recorded his third double-double of the season, and the three blocked shots matched his season-high. However, one night does not make Adams a player worth adding, especially with the Rockets only playing three games during Week 21.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Sengun finished Sunday’s loss with his fourth triple-double of the season and first since November 26. The Rockets center also did not commit a turnover, which was the first time he’d accomplished that since January 25. Sengun has only been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, but fantasy managers don’t have much to worry about regarding his production. The Rockets play three games during Week 21, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #9
9 months ago
For the second time in four games, Brooks has made five three-pointers. However, while he has averaged 2.8 three-pointers per game over the past two weeks, the Rockets guard has only provided 12th-round value in eight-cat formats. Brooks does not offer much value as a rebounder, and his defensive stats have also been limited. That makes him a difficult player to trust in most fantasy leagues, even on nights like Sunday.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
While Green’s point total was impressive, he only shot 33.3 percent from the field. An 11-of-14 night from the foul line boosted the Rockets guard’s final tally, and fantasy managers can also benefit from the five assists. Green shot 3-of-12 from three against the Nuggets and is now 16-of-57 over his last five. Three-point percentage is not a scoring category in default leagues, but Green’s willingness to take those shots has torpedoed his field goal percentage many nights.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Thompson returned after missing the last six games and played great. The 22-year-old point guard wasn’t on a minutes restriction as he played 35 minutes in the four-point victory. Thompson impacted the game every which way with 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists, seven steals, and a block. It’s good to have him back for both the Rockets and fantasy managers.
HOU • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Earlier this week, VanVleet struggled badly with his shot against the 76ers. The 31-year-old point guard scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting in 38 minutes of a game that went to overtime. Two games later, VanVleet dropped 37 points on the Heat to hand them their 10th straight loss. It was the most points he’s had in a game since December 1 against the Thunder, when he had 38 points. Houston finishes the week with a matchup Sunday against the Nuggets.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Thompson will be back after missing Houston’s last six games. He will also immediately return to the starting lineup, which will likely push Tari Eason to a reserve role. Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. should still play large roles off the bench, but Thompson doesn’t have a minutes restriction, so Eason and Smith Jr. will be slightly limited.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Reports from earlier in the week suggested that Thompson could make his return to the lineup against Miami, and the most recent injury report indicates that will likely be the case. Thompson should immediately slide back in to the starting lineup, which will push Tari Eason back to the bench and limit the minutes of both Eason and Jabari Smith Jr.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason’s line on Wednesday was excellent, as he filled the stat sheet outside of three-pointers. The five steals were one shy of his season and career highs, and Eason has scored 15 points or more in four straight outings. Since the All-Star break, Eason has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Amen Thompson (ankle) likely returning on Friday, Tari may return to the bench. However, he should still be rostered in standard leagues.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Sengun has recorded a double-double in four straight and five of his last six appearances, one reason why the Rockets have ripped off eight consecutive wins. He committed three turnovers, which is lower than his average of 3.8 per game since the All-Star break. Due to the turnovers, a four-round gap separates Sengun’s eight-cat and nine-cat values. He’ll look to end Week 20 on a high note as the Rockets close with games against the Heat and Nuggets.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Green and the Rockets have won their last eight games, with a strong second half getting the job done on Wednesday. Green has scored 23 points or more in five straight games, averaging 27.2 points per contest. With the improved scoring, he has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats during this stretch. The Rockets play twice more during Week 20, starting with the Heat on Friday in the final game of their current road trip.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #9
9 months ago
Prior to fouling out, Brooks was able to pour in the points. This was the second time during this winning streak that Brooks has scored at least 25 points in a game. He isn’t typically a strong option in category formats, but when he is able to score at this rate, he can make an impact. Still, managers can’t trust him to score like this consistently. This was a great performance for Brooks, but he should only be rostered in deeper formats.
HOU • Forward • #10
9 months ago
Smith Jr. was pushed back to playing a reserve role with Tari Eason back in the lineup, but that didn’t stop him from filling up the box score. Smith Jr. set a new season-high for scoring in this game and came up clutch at the end. He hit a three-pointer with less than 30 seconds left to cut Philly’s lead to three, and with Houston down three with five seconds left, Smith Jr. was sent to the free throw line. He made the first and perfectly missed the second at the right angle to allow Alperen Sengun to collect the rebound and tie the game up. It has been a rough year overall for Smith Jr., but hopefully this can provide him with some momentum.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
After a rough first half in which Green finished with just five points on 2-of-11 shooting, he was able to flip the script after the break. He contributed 25 points and nine assists after halftime to help them erase a 25-point deficit in the third quarter and win in overtime. This was the the fourth-straight game that Green has scored at least 20 points, and he has scored 25 in three of those four. This is turning into another late season scoring tear for Green, which has helped Houston win seven games in a row.
HOU • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Though it was a rough shooting night for VanVleet, he was able to somewhat make up for it with production in other categories. His night came to an end a bit early after he was whistled for a Flagrant 2 foul late in the fourth quarter. Houston was able to complete the comeback and get the win, but it was without VanVleet on the floor. Shooting percentage has never been a strong category for him, but he shouldn’t have many more duds like this one moving forward.
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason sat out Houston’s last game since it was the second night of a back-to-back. However, he’ll return to occupying his normal spot in the starting unit, which will push Jabari Smith Jr. back to the bench. Amen Thompson could return later this week, meaning this could be one of the last few games as a consistent starter for Eason.
Source: Danielle Lerner