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PHI • Guard • #14
10 months ago
Butler will return to the starting lineup in place of Quentin Grimes, who is getting a rest night to help Philadelphia’s lottery odds. Council IV will also enter the starting lineup, replacing Jeff Dowtin Jr. despite his 17/4/3/3/2 line in 26 minutes on Sunday.
Source: Keith Pompey
PHI • Forward • #30
10 months ago
Bona will be back after a five-game absence and will split the minutes at center with Guerschon Yabusele. Bona started in his last appearance and scored in double figures in each of his last four games. There is a chance he starts, but he will at least play a significant reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • • #
10 months ago
Not selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, Bagley has spent the past two seasons with the 76ers’ G League affiliate. Averaging 11.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, the small forward has earned a 10-day contract with the 76ers. Bagley’s addition to the 76ers’ roster is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Sam DiGiovanni
PHI • Forward • #30
10 months ago
Bona has missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle, but is likely to return Monday given his probable listing. He and Guerschon Yabusele will split time down low with the 76ers missing Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • • #
10 months ago
Walker missed four games with a concussion before returning last Friday against the Spurs, but he subsequently left that game after playing 11 minutes with a head injury. Walker sat out Sunday’s game against the Hawks with a concussion and will do the same Monday. There will be more minutes for Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino in his absence.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Grimes has the most fantasy value of anyone on the 76ers with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George out, but he won’t help fantasy managers Monday as he’s getting the night off for rest. Drummond will miss another game with a toe injury that has bothered him off and on all season long. Adem Bona figures to see more minutes with Drummond out.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • Guard • #0
10 months ago
Maxey is set to miss his 12th game in a row and there’s no end in sight for his string of absences. Oubre is set to miss his seventh game in a row with a knee injury. Justin Edwards should remain in the starting lineup while Ricky Council IV plays a significant role off the bench.
Source: Ky Carlin
HOU • Center • #12
10 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
10 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 • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
10 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 • Shooting Guard • #4
10 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.
PHI • Guard • #11
10 months ago
Dowtin, on a two-way contract, started Sunday’s game after being inactive for the previous two. He’s approaching his 50-game limit (active for, not games played), hence Philadelphia’s decision not to utilize him on Wednesday or Friday. Even though the 76ers play four games during Week 21, there’s no guarantee Dowtin or Jalen Hood-Schifino will be available for each. Hood-Schifino was inactive on Sunday for the same reason Dowtin was earlier in the week.
PHI • Forward • #19
10 months ago
Two days removed from scoring a career-high 25 points, Edwards dropped in another 22 on Sunday. And with the 76ers converting him to a standard contract just before the All-Star break, there’s no need for managers to concern themselves with the rookie running up against the 50-game limit that two-way players are held to. The 76ers have not said anything regarding Tyrese Maxey’s availability for the rest of the season, and Edwards is among the players who have received more opportunities in his absence.
PHI • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Grimes is playing the best basketball of his NBA career, scoring 25 points or more in his last eight appearances. The 76ers guard has benefitted immensely from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George’s absences, possibly driving up his price ahead of restricted free agency in the summer. As long as Grimes is available, he’ll be an excellent fantasy asset down the stretch. Philadelphia plays four games during Week 21, starting with the Pelicans on Monday.
PHI • Guard • #11
10 months ago
Dowtin replaces Jared Butler in the 76ers’ starting lineup. Butler should still play plenty, especially with Jalen Hood-Schifino inactive. That’s the lone change to the Philadelphia starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHI • Forward • #30
10 months ago
Bona will miss a fifth straight game with a sprained left ankle. With Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid also out, the 76ers will lean on Guerschon Yabusele in the middle. As for Walker, he played 11 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs after missing four games in the league’s concussion protocol. His absence means more playing time for Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino, with the former offering a higher streaming ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
10 months ago
Yabusele has been one of the few players in Philly that has been available for most of the season and is still healthy enough to suit up. He hasn’t been perfect, but he has generally been productive. However, this was his best performance in a while. His 23 points were the most that he has had in a game since January, and he fell one rebound shy of recording in his first double-double since January. He has missed a couple games recently, but he is one of the few 76ers worth rostering.
PHI • Guard • #14
10 months ago
Council IV has taken on a more consistent role in recent weeks after being in and out of the rotation for most of the season. After making just one of his 11 shot attempts on Wednesday, Council IV responded by setting a new season-high for scoring. He has scored in double figures in six of his last seven games and has started three times during that stretch. He is a difficult player to trust in standard leagues, but he has had some productive performances recently.
PHI • Forward • #19
10 months ago
The undrafted rookie has been a bright spot for Philadelphia this season, but this has been arguably his best stretch of the season. He has scored at least 18 points in three straight games and tied his career-high for scoring on Friday. Over Philly’s last four games, Edwards has averaged 18 points, 3.5 rebounds, two assists, 1.3 steals and 2.5 three-pointers, which has resulted in top-75 production during that stretch. He should continue to play a significant role for the rest of the season.
PHI • Guard • #5
10 months ago
A few weeks after setting a career-high for assists with nine, Grimes topped that mark and recorded the first point-assist double-double of his career. Grimes has been on a roll and has scored at least 25 points in seven consecutive games and in nine of his 11 appearances in the month of March. It’s unclear how this will translate into next season when the rest of the roster is healthy, but it has been a fantastic run for Grimes that will result in many championships for fantasy managers.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
10 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
10 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.
PHI • • #
10 months ago
Walker returned from a four-game absence due to a concussion only to leave Friday’s game as a precaution with a mild headache. Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino can fill in the vacated minutes for the 76ers.
Source: Ahaan Rungta
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
10 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
PHI • • #
10 months ago
Following a four-game absence, Walker will be back in the lineup. He should immediately play plenty of minutes for the shorthanded 76ers, and that should take away time from Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
10 months ago
This will be a fifth-straight absence for Oubre Jr., which means that Justin Edwards will remain in the starting lineup once again. Ricky Council IV will also play a significant role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center • #1
10 months ago
Both centers will remain sidelined for another game, with Drummond missing his fifth in a row. Guerschon Yabusele and Oshae Brissett will continue to be the center options for Philly, with Yabusele being the better option for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • • #
10 months ago
Walker is expected to be back after missing Philadelphia’s last four games. Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino should both lose out on some minutes to make room for Walker in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
10 months ago
It has been over two weeks since Maxey last played, with Friday’s game being the 10th absence in a row. With Joel Embiid and Paul George done for the year, it wouldn’t be surprising if Maxey’s year was over as well, even if there isn’t an official announcement made. Quentin Grimes and Jared Butler will continue to dominate the backcourt minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
10 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
PHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
10 months ago
Yabusele was questionable with a knee injury, but ended up starting and playing 29 minutes Wednesday. The 29-year-old power forward was needed with Andre Drummond and Adem Bona ruled out. Yabusele had a decent game in the spot start with 11 points, but it was nothing to write home about.
PHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
10 months ago
Yabusele was questionable with a knee injury, but ended up starting and playing 29 minutes Wednesday. The 29-year-old power forward was needed with Andre Drummond and Adem Bona ruled out. Yabusele had a decent game in the spot start with 11 points, but it was nothing to write home about.
PHI • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Grimes stepped up with the 76ers severely shorthanded at this point in the season. The 24-year-old shooting guard’s 28 points were a game-high. Grimes has had at least 25 points in eight of 10 games in March so far. He should be rostered in all formats at this point as a bright spot on a team going nowhere.
PHI • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Grimes stepped up with the 76ers severely shorthanded at this point in the season. The 24-year-old shooting guard’s 28 points were a game-high. Grimes has had at least 25 points in eight of 10 games in March so far. He should be rostered in all formats at this point as a bright spot on a team going nowhere.
HOU • Forward • #17
10 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
10 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 • Shooting Guard • #4
10 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.
PHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
10 months ago
Yabusele was initially questionable Wednesday after he didn’t play Monday against the Rockets. The 29-year-old power forward should play heavy minutes against Houston with Andre Drummond and Adem Bona already ruled out.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
11 months ago
Oubre is set to miss his fourth-straight game with a knee injury. Ricky Council IV should continue to start in his absence while Jalen Hood-Schifino sees additional minutes off the bench.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
11 months ago
Oubre has missed Philadelphia’s last three games with a knee injury and appears likely to miss Wednesday’s game as well. Ricky Council IV has replaced him in the starting lineup, and deep-league managers should not overlook Jalen Hood-Schifino coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Maxey, who has not appeared in a game since March 3, will miss a ninth-straight contest on Wednesday. With Walker missing his fourth-straight due to the league’s concussion protocol, the 76ers will again rely on Quentin Grimes, Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin Jr. on the perimeter. Grimes should be rostered in standard leagues, while Butler and Dowtin are worth a look in deeper formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
11 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
11 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 • Shooting Guard • #4
11 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
11 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
11 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
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
11 months ago
Head coach Ime Udoka said that Thompson’s “one final hurdle” is to go through contact drills. Udoka was reportedly “hesitant” to put an exact date on Thompson’s return but said that he is progressing well. Even if Thompson doesn’t return against Miami, he could be back to close out the week against Denver on Sunday. Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason will continue to be in and out of the starting unit until Thompson returns, though both likely will come off the bench when the rotation is fully healthy.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
11 months ago
Eason sat out Houston’s win over the Bulls on Saturday, as it was the Rockets’ second game in as many nights. His return means Jabari Smith Jr. will return to the bench, which lowers the former lottery pick’s fantasy ceiling. Smith should still be rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #10
11 months ago
The Rockets were without Tari Eason for Saturday’s game, as it was the team’s second in as many nights. As a result, Smith returned to the starting lineup and provided solid value in the rebound category. However, being a starter may limit Smith’s ceiling as a scorer. With the Rockets playing four games without a back-to-back during Week 20, Eason’s availability should not be an issue. That would mean a return to the bench for Smith, who should still be rostered in most leagues.
HOU • Shooting Guard • #4
11 months ago
Green has scored 23 points or more in three straight games, and the improved scoring has boosted his fantasy value. Over the past week, the Rockets guard has been a third-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Between the improved scoring and defensive numbers, Green has been an essential contributor for fantasy managers at the most critical time of the season. Houston plays four games during Week 20, starting with the 76ers on Monday.
HOU • Guard • #5
11 months ago
VanVleet’s field goal percentage wasn’t the best, but the overall stat line was good for the Rockets point guard. He has been a 10th-round player over the past week, a few rounds worse than his season-long value. However, fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially in the aftermath of Saturday’s performance. Also working in VanVleet’s favor is Houston playing four games during Week 20 without a back-to-back.
HOU • Center • #28
11 months ago
Sengun was outstanding on Saturday, grabbing 15 rebounds for the second straight game. While the fantasy value since the All-Star break hasn’t been what fantasy managers have grown accustomed to, the issue for the Rockets center has been turnovers. He’s averaged 3.8 per game since the break, which is why there’s a five-round gap between Sengun’s eight- and nine-cat values. He committed three turnovers on Saturday, but the overall stat line compensated for that.
HOU • Forward • #17
11 months ago
Eason is managing a lower left leg injury so the 23-year-old small forward is going to sit out the second leg of the Rockets’ back-to-back Saturday. Jabari Smith, Cam Whitmore and Jae’Sean Tate could all see increased opportunities with Eason out.
HOU • Center • #28
11 months ago
Having scored 20 points or more in five of his last six games entering Friday, Sengun did not add another high-scoring night to his tally. However, the 15 rebounds are the most he’s accumulated in a game since February 4. If there has been an issue for Sengun since the All-Star break, it’s been turnovers. Averaging 3.9 per game, he’s ranked well outside the top 100 in nine-cat formats (top 75 in eight-cat). After totaling 11 turnovers in the two games prior, Sengun only committed two turnovers on Friday.
HOU • Shooting Guard • #4
11 months ago
Since the All-Star break, Green has improved his fantasy value, ranking within the top 75 in eight-cat formats and inside the top 100 in nine-cat formats. Jalen’s assists and steals have increased compared to his season numbers, helping close the gap between his eight- and nine-cat values. Amen Thompson sitting out due to injury may be a factor, but Green’s improvements began before Amen was sidelined. Houston ends its Week 19 slate with a home game against the Bulls on Saturday.
HOU • Forward • #17
11 months ago
Two nights removed from recording a double-double, Eason had one of his best games of the season on Friday. The 30 points were a season-high for the Rockets forward, who was efficient offensively and impactful as a rebounder and defender. Rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Eason has been a fifth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, with the Rockets facing the Bulls on Saturday, it’s possible that Eason does not play. If so, Jabari Smith Jr. (13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots) will likely return to the starting lineup.
HOU • Guard • #5
11 months ago
VanVleet has only played once since injuring his ankle on February 1, and he aggravated that injury in that lone appearance. He practiced fully on Tuesday and should make his return to the lineup. Either Jabari Smith Jr. or Tari Eason will be pushed to the bench with FVV back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard • #5
11 months ago
VanVleet has missed five straight, but he’s got a chance to return for Wednesday’s tilt with Phoenix. If FVV is out again, expect Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. to be more involved, with Jalen Green handling more responsibility as a facilitator.
Source: Daniel Lerner on Twitter
HOU • Forward • #10
11 months ago
In the first of what will be multiple games without Amen Thompson (ankle), Smith Jr. returned to the starting lineup, which is a role that he may be able to maintain for a handful of games. He had his highest-scoring performance since December and tied his season-high for three-pointers made. In a low-scoring game, Smith Jr. was still able to make an impact on the offensive end, which was encouraging to see. Houston still has three more games this week, making him a valuable option with Thompson sidelined.
HOU • Center • #12
11 months ago
Adams absolutely dominated down low in the 23 minutes that he was on the floor. He entered halftime with 11 points and 11 rebounds, and while he only added six more boards after halftime, it was enough to be one of Adams’ best games of the season. This was Adams’ second double-double of the season and was also a new season-high for rebounds. Adams hasn’t provided much value in fantasy basketball throughout the season, but he is still capable of controlling the glass when needed.