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IND • Forward • #22
27 days ago
Jackson suffered a head injury during Monday’s loss to the Celtics and has since entered the league’s concussion protocol. His absence did not result in more minutes for starting center Jay Huff, who logged 21 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks. James Wiseman played 12 minutes off the bench. Huff is the only player worth considering in fantasy leagues, and even that comes with considerable risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #13
28 days ago
Fresh off the most productive game of his NBA career, Kolek had another impactful performance on Christmas Day. The second-year guard finished one assist shy of a double-double and combined with Jordan Clarkson to score 41 points. Kolek may not be at the point where he’s a must-roster player, but Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter ankle injury may open up additional minutes for the Knicks’ reserves.
NYK • Guard • #00
28 days ago
As much as Christmas Day games focus on name-brand stars, the Knicks’ bench was the difference in Thursday’s victory. Clarkson and Tyler Kolek spearheaded an 18-0 second-quarter run that erased a terrible start, and both made key plays during the second half to complete the rally. Clarkson’s 25 points are a season-high, and he’s reached double figures in four of his last five games. If Josh Hart (ankle) has to miss time, Clarkson’s opportunities will likely increase despite coming off the bench.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
28 days ago
Towns fell into the bad habit of committing silly fouls, as two within the first two-plus minutes parked him on the bench early in the first quarter. While the scoring wasn’t there, KAT did grab a game-high 14 rebounds, including a putback of a Tyler Kolek miss with 27.3 seconds remaining that gave New York a four-point lead. Towns and Mitchell Robinson (13 rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot) combined to corral 27 of New York’s 43 rebounds on the day. The Knicks end Week 10 with a game against the Hawks on Saturday.
NYK • Guard • #11
28 days ago
Brusnon and the Knicks got off to a brutally slow start on Christmas Day, making just two of their first 15 shot attempts. New York would get off the mat during the second and fourth quarters, but it was the bench that sparked the rallies as opposed to Brunson. The captain finished with his 15th game of 30 points or more, so all wasn’t lost for those who have him rostered. And individual plus/minus, which can be a flawed stat to begin with, is not a scoring category in fantasy leagues.
NYK • Guard • #3
28 days ago
Hart was not on the court to finish Thursday’s comeback victory, as he sprained his right ankle on a drive to the basket early in the fourth quarter. The Knicks’ wing made his free throws and then limped back to the locker room after the team gave an intentional foul. Hart would not return, but he was on the bench to watch the Knicks complete their comeback. Tyler Kolek was part of the closing lineup, and he could take on an expanded role if Hart misses time.
NYK • Guard • #11
28 days ago
Brunson and Anunoby are back after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Their returns push Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson to the bench, lowering the fantasy ceiling of the former. As for Robinson, coming off the bench may be better for him given the injury history.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Forward • #28
28 days ago
Yabusele is good to go after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. However, he has not been guaranteed rotation minutes recently, so the forward’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #2
28 days ago
Deuce has been out since December 7, and his absence will extend through Christmas. For as long as McBride is on the shelf, Tyler Kolek should see additional run off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
28 days ago
Anunoby will return following a one-game absence, and he should be expected to slot back into the starting five. With Guerschon Yabusele (illness) questionable, Anunoby could be leaned on more heavily.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #11
29 days ago
Brunson will be back in action following Tuesday’s absence, and he should handle his typical workload. Tyler Kolek played well on Tuesday in his first career start, but he’ll head back to the bench in favor of New York’s usual starting PG. Brunson is fresh off a tremendous, 47-point performance in Sunday’s win over Miami, and he’ll look to build on that momentum on the national stage for the Christmas Day slate.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Guard • #9
29 days ago
Not much went right for Indiana in this game. McConnell was the leading scorer off the bench, with his 16 points coming in 21 minutes. McConnell has had some solid performances this season, but he has been especially hot over his last two games, averaging 16 points while shooting 15-of-19 from the floor. However, Indiana has now lost six games in a row, with the Celtics up next on the schedule on Friday.
NYK • Guard • #3
29 days ago
For the first time since late November, Hart has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. Against the Timberwolves, he matched his season-high in rebounds and recorded at least eight assists in a game for the fifth time this season. Even when his shots aren’t falling, Hart is good enough to provide reliable category league value. A top-50 player in eight-cat formats, he’s rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
NYK • Guard • #13
29 days ago
Due to Jalen Brunson being out with an ankle injury, Kolek made his first career start on Tuesday. The second-year guard didn’t shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of, but he did record career-highs in points and rebounds. While Kolek remains limited to streaming status in fantasy leagues, his play in recent weeks may establish him as the Knicks’ backup point guard as the season progresses.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
29 days ago
The Knicks didn’t have Jalen Brunson or OG Anunoby on Tuesday, so even more of the team’s offense ran through Towns. The 7-footer took full advantage, recording his first 40-point game of the season. Add in the rebounds and three-pointers, and this was one of KAT’s best performances of the season. Brunson and Anunoby should be back for the Knicks’ Christmas Day matinee against the Cavaliers, but Towns should remain an elite option in fantasy leagues.
NYK • Guard • #13
29 days ago
Both Jalen Brunson (ankle) and OG Anunoby (ankle) are sidelined for this game. That allows Kolek and Robinson to enter the starting unit, with Kolek making the first start of his young career. Robinson will provide more size in the starting unit, which will help the Knicks match up with Rudy Gobert down low.
Source: Steve Popper
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
The Pacers lost their fifth straight game and fell to 6-23 on the season with the loss to the Celtics on Monday. Siakam still remains the top scoring option in Indiana and he had 25 points and four three-points against Boston. The 31-year-old power forward isn’t known for his three-point shot, but now has eight three-pointers over his last three games. The Pacers take on the Bucks on Tuesday in the second game of a back-to-back.
IND • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Jackson suffered a head injury during the first half of Monday’s game and will not return. With Tony Bradley dealing with a fractured thumb, recent signing James Wiseman will slot in as Jay Huff’s backup.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard • #55
about 1 month ago
After coming off the bench the last two games, Thompson has been inserted back into the starting lineup. He steps in for Quenton Jackson, who moved ahead of Thompson in the pecking order for the last two games. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
With both guards and Landry Shamet (shoulder) sidelined, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson should be in line for big minutes in the backcourt. Kolek has averaged 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists across 19.8 minutes over his last four games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
New York will be thin at forward on Tuesday, which means Mohamed Diawara should see increased run. Despite a potential uptick in playing time, Diawara is unlikely to do enough to be worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Towns had a brutal night against the Heat, not scoring his first (and only) points until the third quarter. For the second time in his NBA career and first since November 2017, KAT failed to score at least six points in a game. Fantasy managers should not be concerned about Towns long-term, but this was a rough way for him to end Week 9. The Knicks open a three-game Week 10 on Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
Source: James Edwards III
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Anunoby has shot 41.4 percent from the field over the last two weeks, which explains why his season-long fantasy value has slipped just outside of the top-50. However, Sunday’s performance was good, as he shot 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line. Anunoby and the Knicks play three games in Week 10, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
For the first time this season, Bridges has failed to record a steal or blocked shot in consecutive games. However, his offensive production has increased, with the Knicks wing having scored at least 20 points in three straight games for the first time since late October. Bridges remains a top-10 player in nine-cat formats and a top-20 player in eight-cat. For a player who entered the year with a Yahoo! ADP in the eighties, this has been an excellent first third of the season for Bridges.
NYK • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Brunson was rolling from the start on Sunday, scoring 27 points in the first half. The Heat couldn’t come up with an answer for the Knicks guard after the break either. His 47 points were a season-high and the most he’s scored in a game at Madison Square Garden. Brunson and the Knicks now have a friendlier week from a scheduling standpoint, as they play three games in Week 10 without a back-to-back.
IND • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
McConnell is dealing with a sore left knee, hence his appearance on the Pacers’ injury report. While his status does not affect starter Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers could potentially call up Taelon Peter from the G League. If Peter gets called up early Monday afternoon, that may be a sign that McConnell won’t be available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy’s coming off his best game of the season, as he tallied 18 points in 23 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans. He scored 13 points in the second half, and that may get him a few more minutes on Monday if he’s available. However, there’s no reason to roster Furphy in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
There aren’t a ton of positive for the Pacers right now but Siakam remains a reliable scoring threat for fantasy purposes, averaging 23.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 block through 27 games. The 31-year-old forward has topped the 20-point mark in nine of his last 10 games since November 28. His 11 free throw attempts in this one represented his highest single-game total since November 24. The Pacers will attempt to get back on track when they face the Celtics on Monday in a road matchup to kick off a four-game week.
IND • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
McConnell was sizzling-hot off the bench in this one, draining 8-of-10 from the floor with his only two misses coming on three-point attempts, as he did his best to keep Indiana within shouting distance. The 33-year-old throwback point guard matched a season-high with 16 points and eight assists. His fantasy appeal is strictly limited to deeper formats since he doesn’t offer much from an upside standpoint.
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Bradley is officially available for Saturday’s game despite fracturing the tip of his right thumb. He’ll play with a protective splint on the digit, but Bradley is unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson remain ahead of him in the pecking order.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Indiana release Gabe McGlothan from the 10-day deal he had signed on Dec. 16 to make space for Wiseman. Tony Bradley fractured his thumb on Thursday, which creates the need for Wiseman to return. He opened the year in Indiana before being waived just a few days into the regular season. He’ll provide depth behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson for the foreseeable future.
Source: Scott Agness
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Much to the delight of those in attendance or watching on TV, Robinson and Philadelphia’s Andre Drummond put on a shooting clinic. The latter handled the three-point shooting, but the Knicks’ center shot 7-of-8 from the foul line. Robinson entered Friday shooting 6-of-27 (22.2 percent) from the charity stripe. Between the free throws and points, with this being Robinson’s first 20-point game since February 2020, the 7-footer had a massive night. That said, he’s rostered in only seven percent of Yahoo! leagues for a reason. Be sure to keep the expectations in check, fantasy managers.
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
For the second time in his last three appearances, Bridges failed to record a steal or blocked shot on Friday. The good news for those who have him rostered is that the Knicks wing was productive in the offensive categories. Also, this is the first time that Bridges has scored 20 points or more in at least two consecutive games since New York’s final three games of October. The Knicks end Week 9 with a home game against the Heat on Sunday.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Towns finished Friday’s defeat with his 18th double-double of the season and third in his last five appearances. He’s dealt with some lower-body injuries recently, which may factor into the relative lack of double-doubles. However, Towns has still been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats over the last two weeks. He’ll look to end Week 9 on a high note when the Knicks host the Heat on Sunday.
NYK • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Brunson was one of three Knicks to score at least 21 points on Friday, but his percentages may have been evidence of some fatigue. Of course, Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe deserves credit for his work on defense, but Brunson’s shooting 1-of-7 from three was not the norm for him. And he’ll have one more game to navigate during Week 9, with the Knicks hosting the Heat on Sunday.
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Hart and Towns are back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Pacers, with Mohamed Diawara and Ariel Hukporti heading to the bench. Neither player is guaranteed to remain in the rotation, as Miles McBride and Landry Shamet are the lone Knicks regulars who are not available.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Bradley exited Thursday’s loss to the Knicks with a sore right thumb, but he has since been diagnosed with a fracture. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson will still play most of the available minutes at the center position, so there isn’t much to gain from rostering Bradley.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
While McBride has been cleared to resume individual on-court work, he still has not taken the step of participating in group practices. His absence has led to more minutes for Tyler Kolek, who had the best game of his NBA career in Thursday’s win over the Pacers. That said, the Knicks would have to lose another rotation player before Kolek would be worth the risk as a streamer.
Source: Kristan Winfield
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
As expected, Towns will suit up after initially being listed as probable. He missed Thursday’s game and will return after just a one-game absence. That will push Ariel Hukporti back to the bench, and with Mitchell Robinson available as well, Hukporti will likely be out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Keith Pompey
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Initially probable for Friday’s game, Hart is officially available after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Pacers. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Mohamed Diawara heading to the bench.
Source: Ky Carlin
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Hart looks like he’ll be available after sitting out the Knicks’ first game of a back-to-back against the Pacers on Thursday. The 30-year-old shooting guard will be one of the Knicks’ main rotation players and might even find his way into the starting lineup.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Towns got the night of Thursday against the Pacers, the Knicks’ first game since winning the NBA Cup on Tuesday. The 30-year-old center appears poised to make his return Friday against the 76ers given his probable listing. Ariel Hukporti, who started and played 27 minutes Thursday, will head back to the bench.
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Ethan Thompson was announced as a starter for Thursday’s game, but the Pacers pulled a switch just before tipoff, going with Jackson instead. While he was solid in his fourth start of the season and first since November 3, Jackson’s production isn’t going to set the fantasy basketball world ablaze. Thompson only played four minutes off the bench, but that changes nothing regarding his fantasy value. Neither player should be rostered in redraft leagues.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
After having his streak of seven straight games with at least 20 points come to a screeching halt in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Wizards, Siakam got to work on a new streak on Thursday. While the field-goal percentage wasn’t the best, fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the overall stat line. Siakam’s five “stocks” were the most in a game for him this season, and this was his first game with at least five assists in nearly a month. “Spicy P” still hasn’t reached his Yahoo! ADP (30), but he’s been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s blowout loss to the Wizards was arguably Nembhard’s worst game of the season, as he missed his first 11 shots and finished with seven points on 3-of-14 shooting. To say he bounced back on Thursday would be an understatement, as the Pacers’ guard got hot and did not cool off until he notched his second 30-point game of the season. Even with his poor showing on Sunday, Nembhard is closing in on top-100 value in eight-cat formats, which is good news for those who reached for him in drafts due to Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tendon rupture.
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Bradley played four minutes before exiting with a sore right thumb. While he has not been a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues, his exit means more minutes for Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson.
Source: Tony East
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
McGlothan spent the preseason with Indiana, and now he’ll get an opportunity to suit up for them during the regular season on a hardship contract. After going undrafted in 2024, McGlothan could make his NBA debut as soon as Thursday against the Knicks.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin was one of the few bright spots in a low-scoring showdown against the cellar-dwelling Wizards as the Pacers mustered just 89 points in a losing effort. He hit just three of nine from the floor but managed to salvage his box score by getting to the charity stripe for eight free throws. The 23-year-old scoring machine has delivered eighth-round value over the past two weeks, averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks over 30 minutes during that six-game sample. The Pacers are off until Thursday when they square off against the Knicks before closing out the week with a road tilt against the Pelicans.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard should handle his usual workload, while T.J. McConnell will back him up. Bradley’s availability won’t impact Indiana’s rotation, and thus, it won’t have any impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: Tony East
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard should handle his usual workload, while T.J. McConnell will back him up. Bradley’s availability won’t impact Indiana’s rotation, and thus, it won’t have any impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: Tony East
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard’s sore left calf could keep him out of the Pacers’ final game of Week 8. If so, T.J. McConnell would be the next man up, although his playing time has been limited recently. He would be worth streaming if Nembhard can’t go, but the fantasy ceiling would be limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Bradley’s strained left quad could potentially keep him out of Sunday’s game. However, he’s no higher than third in the Pacers’ pecking order at the center position, with Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson ahead of him. Bradley’s absence would not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #30
about 1 month ago
Facing one of the NBA’s premier perimeter-shooting big men in Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Huff spent most of his time on the perimeter. Of the 12 shots he attempted, 11 came from beyond the arc. The good news is that Huff made four, but his field-goal percentage took a hit. However, more important than that was the split of the minutes. Huff played 27 minutes, with Isaiah Jackson (7/9/1) logging 12 and Tony Bradley (2/2/1/1) nine. If Huff can continue to get playing time of that quality moving forward, he becomes a more trustworthy fantasy option.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard has dished out at least seven assists in four straight games, and he has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. With T.J. McConnell (15/2/5/2 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) serving as the backup, the Pacers boast a point guard tandem in which both players can provide solid value, even with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season. Nembhard and McConnell will be especially useful for the final day of Week 8, as Indiana hosts the reeling Wizards.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Five Pacers finished Friday’s defeat in double figures, with Siakam leading the way. He’s scored at least 20 points in seven straight and 12 of his last 13 games, a big reason why the veteran forward has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past month. While Siakam’s slow start didn’t do fantasy managers any favors, he has turned things around. The concern now would be the Pacers deciding to pull the plug on some of its veterans, but that should not be an issue this early in the season.
IND • • #7
about 1 month ago
Jones, who has been out since early in the preseason with a lower back stress reaction, is officially available to make his NBA debut. Given the amount of time missed, the second-round pick out of Marquette will likely be under a minutes restriction. Jones won’t affect fantasy basketball now, but he may have “silly season” value if the Pacers can’t bounce back from their slow start.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • • #7
about 1 month ago
Jones, who suffered a lower back injury during the early portion of training camp, could be available to make his official NBA debut on Friday. While his availability does not affect redraft leagues, the rookie guard’s performances and opportunities will be of interest to managers in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Jackson strained his right hamstring during a November 3 game against the Bucks and has not been available since. That may change on Friday, with Ethan Thompson potentially losing out on playing time. However, neither he nor Jackson moves the needle in fantasy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Mathews had been on a 10-day contract, but he will now join the Pacers on a standard NBA deal. The 29-year-old has seen his playing time increase of late, averaging almost 18 minutes per game over his last six games. He’s scoring 7.2 points per game with 1.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists, so he remains firmly off the fantasy radar.
Source: Tony East