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HOU • Center • #28
17 days ago
He also said Şengün will be re-evaluated at the end of this week. If he misses 10-14 days, he’ll miss at least five more games and could miss as many as eight. Steven Adams will start in his place, with Clint Capela filling out the backup center minutes until then.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #12
17 days ago
Adams is set to return after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 32-year-old center is suddenly of greater importance with Alperen Sengun set to miss two weeks with an ankle injury. Adams is rostered in just seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, but could be worth a look in deeper formats with Sengun sidelined.
IND • Forward • #22
17 days ago
This will be Jackson’s eighth straight absence, with no end in sight. Micah Potter has been Indiana’s starting center recently, with Jay Huff and Tony Bradley serving as backups. That should continue against Cleveland.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #28
18 days ago
Şengün sprained his right ankle early in Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks and did not return. Who starts in his place likely depends on the availability of Steven Adams (ankle), who is questionable after missing the last two games. He’ll likely start if he can play, with Clint Capela holding onto the role if Adams can’t.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
18 days ago
Adams has missed Houston’s last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability gained importance when Alperen Şengün left Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks after spraining his right ankle just over a minute into the game. If Adams can’t play, Clint Capela would get another start in the middle.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
18 days ago
Siakam cobbled together a monster third quarter, exploding for a whopping 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, as the Pacers managed to make this one close in the final minutes. Unfortunately, his second-half heroics weren’t enough as the Pacers suffered their 12th consecutive loss since December 12. They’ll attempt to turn things around when they kick off a light three-game week against the Cavaliers on Tuesday before facing the Hornets and Heat to close things out.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
18 days ago
The Pacers hold the worst record in the NBA after dropping their 12th consecutive game in this one. However, Nesmith has been one of the few glimmers of hope as he’s shown few signs of rust since returning from a left knee sprain, averaging 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.4 blocks in five games. The 26-year-old wing led the Pacers with 18 first-half points on 5-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-8 from downtown and has topped 29 minutes in three straight contests. He should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
18 days ago
While a sprained right thumb was the listed reason for Mathurin’s absence, that isn’t the only injury that he’s dealing with. According to Pacers insider Scott Agness, the wing is also dealing with turf toe. Given where the Pacers are in the standings, there isn’t much reason for Mathurin to rush back. Johnny Furphy, who moved into the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard are players for deep-league managers to track in Mathurin’s absence.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
18 days ago
While a sprained right thumb was the listed reason for Mathurin’s absence, that isn’t the only injury that he’s dealing with. According to Pacers insider Scott Agness, the wing is also dealing with turf toe. Given where the Pacers are in the standings, there isn’t much reason for Mathurin to rush back. Johnny Furphy, who moved into the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard are players for deep-league managers to track in Mathurin’s absence.
Source: Scott Agness
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
18 days ago
Surprisingly, Thompson has only recorded six double-doubles this season, with Saturday’s being his first since December 15. If Alperen Şengün has to miss time after exiting Saturday’s game with a sprained right ankle, Thompson could receive a boost in the assist category. Over the past two weeks, he has offered top-20 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12.
HOU • Forward • #17
18 days ago
Saturday’s double-double was Eason’s first since moving into the Rockets’ starting lineup, and he’s capable of producing those stat lines consistently. Depending on the diagnosis for Alperen Şengün, who sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s defeat, there may be a greater need for what Eason brings to the table, especially as a rebounder. He’s still rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for Eason. He should be a popular option for those competing in category leagues going into Week 12.
HOU • Forward • #35
18 days ago
With Houston losing Alperen Şengün to a sprained right ankle just over a minute into Saturday’s game, Durant was needed to do even more offensively. Despite even more defensive attention, he shot over 50 percent from the field and was a steal shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12, starting with the Suns on Monday.
HOU • Center • #28
18 days ago
Şengün rolled his right ankle within the first two minutes of Saturday’s game and walked back to the locker room shortly thereafter. At halftime, the Rockets announced that he would not return. Clint Capela started the third quarter and could remain in that role if Houston doesn’t have Şengün and Steven Adams.
Source: Tim MacMahon
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
19 days ago
Mathurin injured his right (shooting) thumb during Friday’s loss to the Spurs, playing 20 minutes as a result. He’ll miss at least one complete game with the injury, leaving the already shorthanded Pacers down one of their better scorers. While Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy could play more in Mathurin’s absence, this could also be viewed as an opportunity to get rookie Kam Jones more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
19 days ago
Adams was initially questionable, but he will now miss a second straight game. With Alperen Şengün healthy and available, Clint Capela will fill the backup center minutes instead of Adams, which won’t leave him enough time to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
19 days ago
It was more of the same for Siakam as he remains Indiana’s primary offensive catalyst during a lost season where they continue to pile up the losses as one of the worst teams in the entire league after making the NBA Finals just a few months ago. The 31-year-old forward has topped 20 points in four consecutive games and has delivered seventh-round fantasy value during that span, averaging 26.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
19 days ago
Nembhard is one of Indiana’s few scoring options capable of heating up and providing some additional offense and he’s been rolling of late, scoring at least 14 points in seven of his last nine games since December 18. The 26-year-old guard doesn’t offer a ton of appeal for fantasy purposes but he’s been a decent source of points and assists in deeper leagues.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
20 days ago
Nemsith, who has played well since returning from a sprained knee, rejoins the starters for Friday’s game, with Johnny Furphy heading to the bench. The other change is Potter, who steps in for Jay Huff. While Nesmith should be rostered, fantasy managers can afford to leave Potter alone.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Center • #12
20 days ago
Adams was held out of Thursday’s win over the Nets, and he may miss another game on Saturday. If so, Clint Capela would assume the backup center responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #15
20 days ago
Capela did not play in Thursday’s win over the Nets, leaving Houston with only Alperen Şengün available at the center position. If Steven Adams remains out, Capela will likely slot in as the backup, but that is not enough to make him a viable fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
21 days ago
While Durant was unable to extend his streak of 30-point games to three, that does not diminish his overall productivity. The Rockets forward dished out a season-high 11 assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play once more during Week 11, Saturday night in Dallas.
HOU • Center • #28
21 days ago
After a two-game absence with a calf injury, Şengün was back in the Rockets’ lineup on Thursday. He recorded an efficient stat line against the rebuilding Nets, but the most critical takeaway for fantasy managers was that Şengün was able to play 34 minutes. With Steven Adams and Clint Capela both out due to injury, the Rockets had to rely on their starter a bit more than they may have preferred, and he handled it well.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
21 days ago
While the Rockets don’t look to Thompson to be a prolific scorer, he has increased his production in recent games. The third-year wing has scored at least 18 points in five of his last six appearances, one reason why he has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Houston ends its Week 11 schedule with a road game against the Mavericks on Saturday.
HOU • Center • #28
21 days ago
Despite originally being questionable for Thursday’s game, Sengun will begin the new year in the Rockets’ lineup. His return from a two-game absence will move Steven Adams back to the bench. Sengun is averaging 22.7/9.4/6.8 splits this season and has been one of the better centers from a fantasy basketball perspective. He’ll join Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
21 days ago
Eason is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Josh Okogie remaining with the bench unit.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
HOU • Center • #15
21 days ago
The Rockets will be without at least two centers for Thursday’s game, as Capela and Steven Adams (ankle) are out. Alperen Şengün (calf) is a game-time decision. If he’s unable to go, Houston may be forced to slide Jabari Smith Jr. into the center position.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
HOU • Center • #12
21 days ago
Adams is out after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. With Clint Capela also out, the Rockets could be severely shorthanded in the post, even if Alperen Şengün is cleared to return from his calf injury.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
IND • Forward • #43
22 days ago
Siakam’s 26 points came as the Pacers lost their 10th consecutive game. The 31-year-old power forward is making the most of what’s already a lost season for the 6-27 Pacers. Siakam scored at least 20 points in seven of his last 10 games. The beat goes on for the Pacers as they take on the Spurs Friday.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
22 days ago
This was the third time Mathurin has attempted at least 13 free throws in a game this season. On October 23 against the Thunder, he made 15-of-17 free throws and on November 17 against the Pistons, he made 8-of-14 free throws. The 23-year-old small forward had 36 and 25 points in those games, respectively. We’ve seen these blips with Mathurin before and the scoring tends to be unsustainable. He’s averaging 18.3 points per game this year and 16.1 for his career. Mathurin remains more of a good scorer than an elite one.
HOU • Center • #15
22 days ago
Capela joins Alperen Şengün (calf) and Steven Adams (ankle) as questionable for this game. Şengün has missed the last two, while Adams exited early from Monday’s game. Capela will have upside as a streamer if both Şengün and Adams are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
22 days ago
Adams has been starting in place of Alperen Şengün (calf), who is also questionable for this game. The other center option is Clint Capela, who is questionable as well with an illness. Adams’ only path to streaming value will be if Şengün remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
22 days ago
Eason has been starting for Houston lately, so his absence would open up plenty of minutes. Josh Okogie had been starting previously and would have a chance to return to the starting lineup, though Reed Sheppard would end up being the bigger beneficiary in Eason’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #28
22 days ago
Şengün has missed Houston’s last two games but could return to take on Brooklyn. Steven Adams has been starting in his stead and would likely remain with the opening group if Şengün remain out. However, if Şengün returns, Adams’ streaming value will be eliminated. It’s also worth noting that both Adams (ankle) and Clint Capela (illness) are questionable, so the Rockets’ center rotation is really up in the air at this point.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
22 days ago
Both players are expected to handle their normal workloads off the bench, which means less run for Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
23 days ago
Following a one-game absence, McConnell was able to play his typical reserve role in Indiana’s last game. That isn’t expected to change against Orlando, which means no bonus minutes for Quenton Jackson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #26
23 days ago
Sheppard, who was also questionable ahead of Monday’s loss to the Rockets, has not appeared in a game since December 3. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but Sheppard would give the Pacers added perimeter depth if he can play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #22
23 days ago
Jackson will miss a fifth consecutive game while in concussion protocols. Tony Bradley and Micah Potter will fill out the backup center minutes behind Jay Huff, though neither replacement will take on enough minutes to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
23 days ago
Thompson’s shooting remains inconsistent. The 22-year-old point guard’s 20 points were just the second time he’s had at least 20 points in his last six games. Thompson threatened a triple-double with eight rebounds and seven assists against the Pacers Monday. After a slow start to the season, he’s provided fourth-round value over the last two weeks.
HOU • • #
23 days ago
Smith had another great game against the Pacers on Monday. While Tari Eason is back starting and played 29 minutes, Smith’s fantasy value wasn’t impacted negatively. Smith is rostered in just 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is simply too low. He’s provided sixth-round value over the last two weeks and is showing no signs of slowing down.
HOU • Forward • #35
23 days ago
Durant has had 30 points in back-to-back games now. The 37-year-old small forward is in the groove going 24-of-37 from the field over the last two games. Durant is off to a great start this week after providing top-10 fantasy value over the last two weeks.
HOU • Center • #12
23 days ago
Filling in for the injured Alperen Şengün in the Rockets’ starting lineup, Adams exited during the third quarter with a sprained right ankle. If he misses time beyond the rest of Monday’s game, the Rockets may have to rely on Clint Capela to take on a prominent role. But that would only happen if Şengün remains out.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #28
24 days ago
Şengün sat out Saturday against Cleveland, and his continued absence should lead to a second straight start for Steven Adams and additional minutes for Clint Capela off the bench. Adams is worth streaming for fantasy managers in need of big man help.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
24 days ago
McConnell sat out Saturday against Boston, but he’ll be back in action following a one-game absence. Sheppard hasn’t played since December 3, and with him out for another contest, McConnell could earn some additional playing time off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #30
24 days ago
Huff has started 14 straight games, averaging 2.9 swats per game in that span. He leads the Association in total blocks at 77, and he’ll look to add to that total on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #26
25 days ago
Sheppard has been out since December 3 with a strained left calf. While his return would give the Pacers additional depth on the perimeter, the third-year wing is unlikely to put up the numbers needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
25 days ago
McConnell tweaked his right hamstring during Friday’s loss to the Celtics and did not play the following night against the Heat. Quenton Jackson served as Andrew Nembhard’s backup, but the playing time (14 minutes) wasn’t enough for him to affect fantasy basketball. There’s no need to roster Jackson or McConnell at this point in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #22
25 days ago
Monday’s game will be the fourth that Jackson has missed since entering the league’s concussion protocol. While his production has not consistently affected fantasy basketball this season, not having Jackson leaves the Pacers light on options at the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #30
25 days ago
Huff is dealing with a sprained left ankle, casting some doubt on his availability for Monday’s game. With Isaiah Jackson (concussion) already out, the Pacers will have to rely on Tony Bradley and Micah Potter if Huff cannot play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #28
25 days ago
Şengün did not play in Saturday’s win over the Cavaliers, which moved Steven Adams into the starting lineup and increased Clint Capela’s minutes off the bench. While Adams is worth a look for those needing rebounds, Capela is not.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
25 days ago
Siakam was a one-man wrecking crew in the first half, pouring in 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. It didn’t end up making a difference as the Pacers surrendered a whopping 142 points to drop to a league-worst 6-26 overall this season. The Pacers have lost eight straight games since December 12. They’ll open a four-game week on Monday with a road tilt against the Rockets.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
25 days ago
Mathurin put together a monster second half, scoring 23 points on 8-of-11 from the floor, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old impending free agent is still capable of heating up with the best scorers in the league, averaging 18.5 points over 21 games this season.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
25 days ago
Nesmith made his long-awaited return to Indiana’s lineup following a six-week absence due to a left knee sprain. The 26-year-old wing will play a prominent role for the rebuilding squad for the remainder of the season but he’s likely to be on a minutes restriction for at least a couple games.
HOU • G • #15
25 days ago
With Houston blowing Saturday’s game open during the second and third quarters, there were a few more minutes available to Sheppard. However, the second-year guard has been a standout for most of the season, despite coming off the bench on most nights. Sheppard recorded a complete stat line against the Cavaliers, and he’s played at least 30 minutes in three of his last five appearances. Sheppard is rostered in 41 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and one can argue that more 12-team managers need to hop onto the bandwagon.
HOU • • #
25 days ago
Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smith has provided sixth-round per-game value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While there is certainly concern about how Tari Eason’s return may affect his value, Smith was solid in wins over the Lakers and Cavaliers to end Week 10. Also, Eason (nine points, six rebounds, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 21 minutes) will remain limited to 25 minutes, and back-to-backs remain off the board for the foreseeable future. For that reason, Smith’s fantasy value may be protected for the time being.
IND • Guard • #12
26 days ago
While Aaron Nesmith is back after missing time with a knee injury, he will come off the bench. The lone change to the Pacers’ starting lineup is Furphy, who steps in for Quenton Jackson. There’s no need to consider streaming Furphy, but he’s worth watching for “silly season” prep.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
26 days ago
Nesmith has been out for six weeks with a sprained left knee, so fantasy managers should not expect too much from him in his first game back. While Nesmith did not offer consistent fantasy value before the injury, Indiana’s lack of consistent scorers gives him a chance to change that once he’s no longer under any restrictions.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • Forward • #22
26 days ago
Jackson suffered a head injury in the first half of Monday’s loss to the Celtics and also missed Friday’s game with a concussion. His absence hasn’t impacted fantasy basketball as Jay Huff continues to play 21 minutes per game.
IND • Guard • #9
26 days ago
McConnell is out with right hamstring soreness after scoring 13 points in 14 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. The 33-year-old backup point guard only played in one game of a back-to-back earlier this week and he’ll do the same here. He’s not playing enough minutes to be rostered in most fantasy leagues this year.
Source: Pacers
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
26 days ago
Nesmith has been out since November 13 with a left knee sprain. His questionable status shows that a return could happen as soon as Saturday night. Even if Nesmith is ultimately held out, he should be back on the floor sometime in the near future.
Source: Pacers