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HOU • Center • #28
2 days ago
Şengün is dealing with lower back pain, casting some doubt on his availability for Friday’s game. If he can’t play against the Pelicans, Clint Capela would be the next man up. A fantasy afterthought this season, Capela would be worth streaming because of the rebound and blocked shot potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward • #21
2 days ago
Soreness in both feet sidelined Post for Monday’s loss to the Bulls. With Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņǵis available, Post is not likely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
2 days ago
Melton missed Tuesday’s game against Chicago and could remain sidelined against Minnesota. Will Richard started in place of Melton in his return from a four-game absence and would likely maintain that role if Melton misses another game, though his streaming upside will be limited.
Source: Tim Reynolds
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
2 days ago
Curry is available after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls, which was the Warriors’ second game in as many days. He can provide three-point production off the bench, but Curry is not a player who has to be rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
3 days ago
That means Moody will miss Friday’s home game against the Timberwolves, which will be his fifth missed game in a row, but could return at any point after that. As of now, his conditioning seems fine, but he is only shooting with his left hand, so we would assume he comes back near the tail end of the road trip, if at all. Moody was playing between 27 and 35 minutes per game before he got hurt, and while the Warriors may ease him back in, he should return to that role soon after his return. That means the current minutes and usage increase for Will Richard, Pat Spencer, and Gary Payton could be nearing an end.
Source: Danny Emerman
HOU • Center • #28
3 days ago
There were only two positives for Şengün in Tuesday’s blowout defeat. He kept the turnovers in check, recording two, and the three blocks were the most in a game for him since tallying three in a late February win over the Kings. While the Rockets’ center’s fantasy value since the All-Star break has been solid, Şengün is ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
HOU • Forward • #35
3 days ago
Durant wasn’t the only Rockets player to have a subpar night, but this one had to hurt for those who have the future Hall of Fame forward on their roster. The 11 points tied his season low, and this was the first game in which KD did not reach double figures in shot attempts. Durant and the Rockets will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Pelicans.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 days ago
Wednesday was a night to forget for the Rockets, who were outscored by a 40-22 margin in the third quarter and would go on to lose by 36. Thompson produced a decent stat line, but the defensive output was minimal. And for a player who doesn’t offer much value in the points category, that can be an issue for fantasy managers. The Rockets play once more in Week 20, Friday night against the Pelicans.
GSW • Point Guard • #30
4 days ago
Though Curry has returned to on-court work, he will be re-evaluated in March 21 before deciding when he will return to the lineup. He has already missed 15 games, with the Warriors going 5-10 during that stretch, and he will miss at least five more. Gui Santos will continue to start in his place, with extra minutes and shots to go around for everyone.
Source: Shams Charania
HOU • Forward • #17
4 days ago
DFS still isn’t playing back-to-backs, so after suiting up on Tuesday, he will sit for this game. Josh Okogie should take on extra minutes off the bench with DFS sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #61
4 days ago
The Warriors received solid contributions from their bench on Tuesday, with Spencer and LJ Cryer (17/1/2 with three three-pointers) scoring 17 points apiece. The former also provided solid value in the assist category, with his six helpers being the most in a game for Spencer since February 25 against the Grizzlies (nine). More should be learned about Stephen Curry’s progress on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a knee injury. His availability affects the fantasy values of the entire perimeter rotation, including Spencer and Cryer.
GSW • Point Guard • #
4 days ago
Having hit double digits in rebounds in two of his last three appearances, Payton recorded his second double-double of the season on Tuesday. The few who have him on their fantasy rosters also received good value in the steals category. Payton is not a must-roster player, but his fantasy value increases on nights when the Warriors don’t have De’Anthony Melton, as was the case against the Bulls.
GSW • Center • #42
4 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Jazz, Horford played a season-high 34 minutes against the Bulls. While he shot the ball poorly, including a 2-of-8 night from inside the three-point line, the veteran center did finish with a complete stat line. The Warriors end Week 20 with games on Friday and Sunday, with the second being part of a back-to-back.
GSW • Forward-Center • #8
4 days ago
Tuesday was a reminder that Porziņǵis does not need to log heavy minutes to have an impact. He played 20 minutes against the Bulls, producing solid numbers in points, rebounds and blocked shots. The Warriors have two more games in Week 20, but the last, Sunday against the Knicks, is the first of a back-to-back. Given the recent health struggles, Porziņǵis isn’t guaranteed to be available for any game, but the remaining schedule may work in his favor for this week.
HOU • • #
4 days ago
Smith had 23 points in the win over the Raptors after scoring 17 in the loss to the Spurs on Sunday, which was his first game back after missing three of four games with an ankle injury. Reed Sheppard had just seven points in 24 minutes off the bench with Smith back in the lineup.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
4 days ago
Thompson has had at least 20 points in five of his last six games now. The 23-year-old point guard has also had at least six assists in three consecutive games. Thompson has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
HOU • Forward • #35
4 days ago
Durant was excellent in the win over the Raptors on Tuesday. The 37-year-old small forward basically couldn’t miss, going 12-of-16 from the floor. Durant has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets play the Nuggets on Wednesday.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
4 days ago
Richard and Horford are available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Jazz, and they’re in the starting lineup. De’Anthony Melton and Quinten Post are not available, hence the two openings.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
4 days ago
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Melton would play in this game, which would be his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back this season after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. However, it won’t be the knee keeping him on the sidelines, but left adductor soreness. Expect Gary Payton II and Pat Spencer to take on extra minutes.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 days ago
Green was listed as questionable on the second night of this back-to-back, but he will be good to go. He has averaged 10.7 points and 8.0 assists over his last two games and will look to stay hot in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward • #21
4 days ago
Dealing with bilateral foot soreness, Post will not be available for Tuesday’s game. His absence won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball, as Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņǵis are available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
5 days ago
Appearing in a game for the first time since December 4, Curry played 12 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Jazz. His absence alone does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Warriors will be down multiple rotation games against the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
5 days ago
Golden State’s injury report is lengthy for the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Melton’s potential absence could free up extra playing time for Pat Spencer and Gary Payton II.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
5 days ago
Tuesday’s game will be the fourth that Moody has missed due to a sprained right wrist. Will Richard is off the injury report and is one of the players who will be asked to do more because the Warriors will be shorthanded in the second game of their back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 days ago
Fortunately, Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) is available, but Golden State’s frontcourt depth could be limited if Green or Post are ultimately ruled out. If that happens, Al Horford should pick up the slack, and Gary Payton II (probable) and Gui Santos could see some additional run as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
5 days ago
Both players sat out Monday’s loss to the Jazz, but both will return for the second leg of Golden State’s back-to-back set. Horford’s role may be limited due to the availability of Kristaps Porziņģis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
5 days ago
While Podziemski missed all four of his free-throw attempts, he shot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The rebounds, assists and steals also helped compensate for the poor shooting at the charity stripe, but Podz has made just 63.2 percent of his attempts since the All-Star break. He’ll look to clean that up moving forward, starting with Tuesday’s game against the Bulls.
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
5 days ago
Appearing in a game for the first time since December 4, Curry looked far from rusty in his 12 minutes. Shooting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, the 12 points were two shy of his tally in his Warriors’ debut on December 2. Due to the lack of production in other categories and the minutes, Curry should not be rostered in fantasy leagues. The question is whether there’s enough time remaining in the season for the veteran guard’s minutes to hit an acceptable number for fantasy managers.
GSW • Power Forward • #15
5 days ago
While Santos shot 5-of-6 from inside the arc in Monday’s defeat, he was 1-of-7 from beyond it. The good news for fantasy managers was that the overall percentage was solid, and Santos also recorded solid numbers in the rebound, assist and steal categories. However, he’s been close to a top-50 player since the All-Star break, with his opportunities increasing after Stephen Curry was sidelined by runner’s knee.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
5 days ago
Back in the lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to the Thunder, Melton took a little while to get going. He hit his stride in the fourth, scoring 15 points to give the Warriors a shot at pushing the game into overtime before falling short. Following the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Melton will be available for Tuesday’s game against the Bulls. This is the first time this season that he’s been available for both games of a back-to-back.
Source: Sam Gordon
GSW • Power Forward • #21
5 days ago
The Warriors are without Al Horford, who’s sitting out the first game of two the team will play in as many nights. He’s replaced in the lineup by Post, who offers some deep-league streaming value in this role. The other change is Melton, who is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Thunder. Pat Spencer will come off the bench.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
6 days ago
Richard’s sprained right ankle will sideline him for a fourth consecutive game. While Nate Williams has picked up rotation minutes in the rookie’s absence, he may lose out on some playing time with Seth Curry available for the first time since early December.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
6 days ago
Curry, who has not appeared in a game since December 4, is officially available to play on Monday. Given the time missed, the veteran guard is unlikely to play significant minutes in his first game back. Plus, with Monday’s game being the first of two in as many nights for the Warriors, Curry may not be available for Tuesday’s game against the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • • #
6 days ago
Smith was back in the Rockets’ lineup after a one-game absence and had a solid night scoring-wise. The 17 points were the most for him in four appearances, having tallied 31 in a February 23 win over the Jazz. Smith entered Sunday having missed three of Houston’s previous four games with an ankle injury, and his return pushed Reed Sheppard to the bench. Sheppard (17/3/3/1/1 with three three-pointers) still played 35 minutes against the Spurs, and he should remain rostered in 12-team leagues.
HOU • Center • #28
6 days ago
While Şengün shot the ball well from the field on Sunday, his overall impact was limited. And, to the dismay of managers in nine-cat formats, turnovers remain an issue for the Rockets’ center. Şengün was responsible for five on Sunday, pushing his total to 24 over his last four games. That’s an area Şengün must clean up if the Rockets are to make a run in the playoffs. Fantasy managers would also appreciate him making progress in that area.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
6 days ago
Thompson has been highly productive for fantasy managers over his last five games. Scoring at least 18 points in each appearance, the Rockets wing has averaged 21.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 60.3 percent from the field. The lackluster three-point production and low free-throw percentage limit Thompson’s value in some category league formats, but most managers know what they’re getting from him at this early stage in his career.
HOU • Forward • #35
6 days ago
Durant had a good night in San Antonio, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Rockets from getting blown out. All that his final line lacked was a steal, but fantasy managers aren’t going to lose any sleep over that. Durant and the Rockets open a three-game Week 20 on Tuesday against the Raptors. The schedule isn’t great for managers whose leagues have reached the playoff rounds, as Houston plays its final game of the week on Friday.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
6 days ago
Richard has missed Golden State’s last three games with a sprained right ankle. With the Warriors opening Week 20 with a back-to-back, the rookie may not play in Tuesday’s game against the Bulls if he’s available on Monday. Nate Williams has moved into the rotation, but he has not done enough to merit rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
6 days ago
After logging 30 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Rockets, Melton was held out of Saturday’s loss to the Thunder for injury management reasons. His return means that Pat Spencer is likely headed to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
6 days ago
Monday’s game will be the third that Moody has missed with a sprained right wrist. Gui Santos has returned to the starting lineup and should retain that role. He should already be rostered in 14-team leagues, and some managers in 12-team formats should consider adding Santos, given the matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
6 days ago
Horford will sit out Monday’s game for injury management reasons, as the Warriors host the Bulls on Tuesday. With Kristaps Porziņǵis (illness) also out, Quinten Post will move up in the rotation. He’s only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
6 days ago
Curry, who has not appeared in a game since early December, is on track to return on Monday. While he is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues, the veteran guard should get some opportunities to provide shooting off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • • #
6 days ago
Smith is back in the Rockets’ starting lineup, pushing Reed Sheppard to the bench. Sheppard will still play heavy minutes and should be rostered in 12-team leagues.
HOU • • #
7 days ago
Smith is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers, which was Houston’s second game in as many nights. His return means that Reed Sheppard will return to the bench, where he will still play heavy minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
8 days ago
While Durant managed to score 20 points with eight rebounds and five assists, he made the most of a rough game. The 37-year-old small forward was hardly efficient with 20 points coming on 18 attempts and eight turnovers. Durant has still provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
8 days ago
Thompson appeared to tweak his ankle in Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, but showed no ill effects with monster game against the Trail Blazers on Friday. The 23-year-old point guard had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Thompson also had an impact on the defensive end with two steals and a block. He’s provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out Week 19 against the Spurs on Sunday.
HOU • Center • #28
8 days ago
Sengun has had at least 28 points in two of his last three games. The 23-year-old center was excellent Friday against the Trail Blazers, shooting 73.3 percent from the field. Sengun has provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets close out Week 19 on Sunday against the Spurs.
HOU • G • #15
8 days ago
The Rockets won’t have Jabari Smith Jr. for Friday’s game, as he is out with an ankle injury. As a result, Sheppard, who started for Thompson earlier this week, returns to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • • #
8 days ago
Smith is set to miss only his fourth game of the season on Friday against the Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old forward is dealing with an ankle injury. With Smith out, Tari Eason and Josh Okogie should see additional minutes.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
8 days ago
Thompson is good to go after appearing to tweak his right ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Warriors. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup.
Source: Varun Shankar
HOU • • #
9 days ago
Smith Jr. logged 42 minutes in Thursday’s OT loss to the Warriors, and the Rockets may give him the night off for the second leg of a back-to-back set as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain. If JSJ is unable to go, Tari Eason and Josh Okogie could see additional run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 days ago
Thompson appeared to tweak his right ankle late in the third quarter of Thursday’s game, but he was able to return after spending a little time on the bench. The Rockets’ wing played 44 of a possible 53 minutes against the Warriors, and that’s with Houston hosting Portland on Friday. Add in the ankle injury, and fantasy managers should not be surprised if Thompson shows up on the injury report.
HOU • G • #15
9 days ago
With Jabari Smith Jr. returning from a sprained ankle, Sheppard was pushed back to the bench on Thursday. That didn’t prevent the second-year guard from having one of his most productive nights as a pro. Sheppard recorded his second career 30-point game, finishing one point shy of his career-high. Also, he’s made at least four three-pointers in six straight games. Those who picked up Sheppard when Smith went down with his ankle injury should hold onto the young guard until he cools off. Smith struggled on Thursday, shooting 0-of-8 from the field and finishing with three points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one blocked shot and five turnovers.
HOU • Center • #28
9 days ago
Şengün’s seven assists on Thursday were the most in a game for him since February 25, when he recorded 11 as part of a triple-double against the Kings. The Rockets’ center wasn’t as productive against the Warriors, an unsurprising development, given the defensive abilities of Draymond Green and Al Horford. What should also make Şengün managers feel better is that the Rockets play twice more in Week 19, starting with the Trail Blazers on Friday.
HOU • Forward • #35
9 days ago
Durant’s streak of games with at least 30 points ended at three on Thursday, but he still shot 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line. Since the All-Star break, the Rockets star has averaged 28.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 93.8 percent from the foul line.
HOU • Forward • #17
9 days ago
Finney-Smith was due to take an injury management night for one of Houston’s next two games since the team is playing a back-to-back. He’ll sit on Thursday, which likely means more playing time for Josh Okogie. There’s no need to consider adding Okogie in fantasy leagues.
Source: The Rockets Wire
HOU • Center • #28
9 days ago
Şengün was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he’ll be good to and will occupy his typical spot in the starting unit. He had 32 points and 12 rebounds in their last game and will look to stay hot in this one.
Source: Lachard Binkley
HOU • Center • #28
10 days ago
Şengün is dealing with an illness, casting some doubt on his availability for Thursday’s game. If he’s unable to play, the Rockets could more Clint Capela into the starting lineup, which would give him some value as a deep-league streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • • #
11 days ago
Following a two-game absence, Smith will return to take on Golden State, which is what Rockets coach Ime Udoka had previously indicated. Reed Sheppard played well as a starter, but he will likely return to the bench with Smith returning.
Source: Will Kunkel
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
11 days ago
Thompson exited early from Monday’s win over Washington after injuring his ankle in the fourth quarter, but that won’t keep him from suiting up against Golden State. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit.
Source: Will Kunkel