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PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
With Royce O’Neale (knee) sidelined for this game, Goodwin will get the starting nod. This will be his first start since before the All-Star break, but he should provide some extra defensive production in an increased role.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Highsmith not playing does not affect fantasy basketball, but it should mean a few more minutes for fellow reserve Amir Coffey. There’s no need to consider streaming Coffey.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen will miss a second consecutive game with a knee injury, which should mean more playing time for starter Collin Gillespie. In Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Gillespie logged 37 minutes.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Highsmith is in danger of sitting out against San Antonio due to right knee injury management. The Suns aren’t playing a back-to-back set, so the severity of his knee injury is unclear. Amir Coffey could take on an increased role if Highsmith is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
O’Neale, who started and played 29 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, will not play against the Spurs. His absence frees up a spot in the starting lineup, with Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming being potential replacements. Both should see their minutes increase out of necessity.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
After totaling 21 points in his first four appearances, Slawson put up 17 in Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. However, his productivity in other categories, even before this effort, may have put him on the radar in some deep fantasy leagues. In his first four games, Slawson totaled 16 rebounds, 11 assists, seven steals and five blocked shots, so there was some category-league potential. He recorded a complete line against the Trail Blazers, and Slawson may be worth a look ahead of the Pacers’ four-game Week 22.
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac played 23 minutes before having to exit early due to a hit to the head. The good news is that the 7-footer was not experiencing a headache after the game and did not need to enter concussion protocols, but the hit did leave a knot. The Pacers don’t play again until Saturday against the Spurs, which could be enough time for Zubac to recover fully.
Source: Tony East
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Can Nesmith be a silly season hero? He’s now scored at least 12 points in five straight games, his most productive scoring run in over a month. While the overall stat line on Wednesday was somewhat lean, he has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the past week. Availability could be an issue for Nesmith and the other available Pacers mainstays between now and the end of the season, but he’s on a good run right now.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
O’Neale is dealing with a sore left knee after starting Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves and playing 29 minutes. If he’s unable to play, Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming are two players whose minutes may increase, especially if Grayson Allen (knee) is also out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
O’Neale is dealing with a sore left knee after starting Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves and playing 29 minutes. If he’s unable to play, Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming are two players whose minutes may increase, especially if Grayson Allen (knee) is also out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, with his absence freeing up rotation minutes for starter Collin Gillespie, who logged 37 minutes after playing 23 the previous night in Boston. Look for Gillespie to once again take on a heavier workload if Allen remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Potter, but this does not affect fantasy basketball. Jay Huff will continue to serve as Ivica Zubac’s primary backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a calf injury. T.J. McConnell started Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks and may retain that role for another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
McConnell, Jackson, Nesmith and Sheppard all saw action in Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks, with McConnell and Nesmith starting. Whether McConnell makes another start depends on Andrew Nembhard, who’s questionable after not playing on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Carlisle opined that Siakam will play again at some point this season, but he did not have a definitive answer regarding the forward’s availability. Jarace Walker will have a higher fantasy ceiling while Siakam sits, and he’s worth the risk in deep leagues. Those rostering Siakam should continue to stash him in an IL slot.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
PHX • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Ighodaro has been the starting center for the past two weeks with Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, but he hasn’t been able to shine in an increased role. However, that changed in this game with his second-highest scoring performance of the season and his fourth double-double of the year. Phoenix still plays three more games this week, which makes Ighodaro worth keeping around. Hopefully he’ll provide more performances like this one.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker has been on fire recently. Over his last eight games, he has scored at least 30 points six times and at least 440 points twice. He has averaged 33 points during this stretch, though Phoenix has gone 4-4, including three straight losses. They’ll wrap up this road trip in San Antonio on Thursday before heading home for four straight games. Booker should continue to pour in the points as the focal point of the offense.
IND • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
This was a second straight start for McConnell, and had he scored one extra point on Sunday, this would’ve been a second straight double-double. Still, it was a solid outing for McConnell in just 20 minutes, and he should remain a starter as long as Andrew Nembhard (calf) is sidelined. However, this was the first night of a back-to-back, so keep an eye on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
IND • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Brown will get the starting nod in place of Jalen Slawson, who will come off the bench after playing 27 minutes as a starter on Sunday. Brown started the two games prior and wasn’t productive enough to be worth streaming against New York.
Source: Indiana Pacers
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Highsmith will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable on the second night of this back-to-back. He has played 19 minutes in consecutive games and scored a season-high 16 points on Monday.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen was initially listed as doubtful with left knee soreness, so his absence isn’t a surprise. Jordan Goodwin and Rasheer Fleming could see more minutes with Allen sidelined with Goodwin as the only viable streaming option.
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter played just five minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks. He didn’t have much fantasy relevance heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Knicks, but that could change Wednesday against the Trail Blazers as the Pacers are in the midst of a back-to-back.
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
about 1 month ago
Sheppard and Jackson are both available for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks after being listed as questionable with various injuries. Neither seem to carry much fantasy relevance heading into this matchup given the other players that are available for the Pacers. With Indiana also playing against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, that could change as the team is likely give some players ahead of them on the depth chart the night off.
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin and Ivica Zubac were both questionable, but with both active Tuesday against the Knicks expect Toppin to come off the bench behind Zubac. McConnell, on the other hand, will likely start again with Andrew Nembhard (calf) sidelined.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith had 32 points in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks. While he was on the injury report again with ankle injury management, he’s available for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks. Nesmith should have another opportunity for a big game with the Pacers missing some players on the first night of a back-to-back.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard also missed Sunday’s loss to the Bucks with T.J. McConnell entering the starting lineup. The 26-year-old small forward will miss another game with a calf injury, but could be available Wednesday against the Trail Blazers as the Pacers stagger their players’ availability during a back-to-back set of games.
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac is available despite initially being listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The 28-year-old center could get Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers off with the Pacers playing a back-to-back.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam has missed the last four games with a knee injury and was initially listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks, so his absence isn’t a surprise. Kobe Brown could emerge as a streaming option with Siakam sidelined.
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
With Grayson Allen doubtful, a Highsmith absence would free up more playing time for Amir Coffey. Coffey isn’t worth a look in most fantasy leagues due to his low usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen is still dealing with left knee soreness, and it will likely sideline him for Tuesday’s tilt with the Timberwolves. If Allen is officially ruled out, Jordan Goodwin and Rasheer Fleming should see additional run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Highsmith tallied his best stat line of the season on Monday, needing just 19 minutes of game action to do so. In this single game, he scored more points, made more free throws, and tallied more three-pointers than he had combined in his previous four appearances this season. Highsmith’s role likely won’t change much as a result of Monday’s performance. He’s not someone worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
On the heels of hot-shooting, back-to-back 30-point performances, Green’s production cooled on Monday. In the loss, he narrowly made it past the 20-point mark, which he needed high-volume shooting to do. The first-year Phoenix Sun also had little impact as a passer. Yet, Green secured a team-high in rebounds to help boost his overall fantasy production on the night. He’ll have a chance to bounce back on Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker hit the 40-point mark for the second time in the past three games on Monday after not having done so at all previously this season. He shot the ball more efficiently this time around, despite some struggles from beyond the arc. Booker also logged one of his higher turnover performances of the season. Yet, the scoring and solid playmaking are arguably what stand out most in this game from a fantasy perspective. He’s unlocked another level of scoring lately, which could be beneficial in the fantasy playoffs.
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
While the latter did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks, the former played five minutes off the bench. Fantasy relevance for Sheppard and Potter depends on the availability of other players, and neither has done enough to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. With the Pacers playing on Tuesday and Wednesday, there may be an opportunity to play extended minutes on one of those nights.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers, so there are likely to be some absences either against the Knicks or the Trail Blazers. Zubac and Toppin were available for Sunday’s loss to the Bucks, with the former starting and the latter coming off the bench.
Source: Khobi Price
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith and Jackson were available for Sunday’s loss to the Bucks, with the latter initially being ruled out before being cleared. Nesmith went off for 32 points in Milwaukee, a welcome outburst from a player who has struggled for most of this season. With the Pacers also playing on Wednesday, there’s likely to be some absences from the rotation for both games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers, who host the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Given how Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle approached Friday’s loss to the Knicks, this may be the game where the rotation is as close to complete as it can be. McConnell started Sunday’s loss to the Bucks, as Nembhard was sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam has missed Indiana’s last four games, and the unfortunate streak is likely to hit five on Tuesday. Depending on who’s available, Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson could see their opportunities increase, with the latter having started Sunday’s loss to the Bucks. Of the two, Brown is the safer streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith has mostly had a season to forget for the Pacers. He’s not in the top-200 in per game value this season, but the 26-year-old shooting guard went off against the Bucks on Sunday. Nesmith went 7-of-10 from behind the three-point line. Unfortunately games like this have been few and far between this year and thus he’s not a recommended addition in standard leagues.
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Initially announced as out for Sunday’s game, Jackson has been upgraded to available. He’s coming off the bench, which limits the guard’s fantasy value. However, there will be more minutes available to Jackson, as the Pacers won’t have Andrew Nembhard.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
The Pacers are once again down multiple starters, including Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam. McConnell and Slawson move into the starting lineup, with the offering the higher fantasy ceiling despite a likely minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Jackson will miss a second straight game as he deals with a calf injury. His absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, especially with Aaron Nesmith available.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith and Zubac will be part of the Pacers’ starting lineup on Sunday, while McConnell and Toppin are likely to come off the bench. While Nesmith and Zubac played starters’ minutes in Friday’s loss to the Knicks, that is not guaranteed to be the case against the Bucks.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam will miss a fourth straight game, while Nembhard and Sheppard won’t play after seeing action in Friday’s loss to the Knicks. Kobe Brown is likely to remain in the starting lineup, while there may be a start in the cards for Kam Jones due to Nembhard’s absence.
Source: Tony East
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac and Toppin were in the rotation for Friday’s loss to the Knicks, playing 29 and 16 minutes, respectively. If the former doesn’t play, that would open the door for Jay Huff to start. However, Huff is not a lock to provide reliable fantasy value, as his minutes have been limited when he starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam has missed the Pacers’ last three games, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a fourth on Sunday. Kobe Brown entered the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Knicks, and he could remain in that role against the Bucks. Brown would be worth streaming as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
about 1 month ago
Sheppard, who played 21 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Knicks, has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season, even when he gets the occasional start. Kobe Brown is not on the injury report, and he should figure prominently in the rotation on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Booker was one of two Suns to surpass 30 points on Friday, with Jalen Green’s 34 leading the way. Book has now scored 30 points or more in four of his last five appearances, getting hot at the right time for fantasy managers. Since March 1, he has been a top-20 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Suns are done for Week 20, but they’ve got five games in Week 21.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Green has scored 24 points or more in five straight games, his most productive run of the season to date. The 34 points on Friday were two shy of his season high, set Thursday night against the Pacers. Fantasy managers will hope that Green can carry this production over into Week 21, as the Suns are scheduled to play five games. With two back-to-backs, he may not be a lock to play in all five, but three games of Green at this level is nothing to scoff at.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
With Goodwin recently returning from a calf strain, his ability to play both games of the Suns’ back-to-back is encouraging. However, his fantasy potential is limited since the Suns are otherwise healthy on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Allen sat out Thursday’s matchup with the Pacers, and Goodwin played. The pair may swap statuses on Friday, as Phoenix plays the second leg of its back-to-back set. Allen should see his normal workload and could earn a few more minutes if Goodwin is ultimately sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
This was a fantastic showing for Phoenix’s two star guards. Both Green and Devin Booker set new season-highs for scoring, and Green is now averaging 27.5 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor over his last four games. Injuries have made this a frustrating season for Green, but he has been productive since the All-Star break. He’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Thursday to wrap up the week.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Booker is one of the best scorers in the league, but it has been a disappointing season overall for him. However, he put that aside for this game and ended up setting a new season high for scoring. The Suns have now won four in a row and six of their last seven, and Booker has been on fire, averaging 29.3 points per game over the last two weeks.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
This will be a third straight absence for Allen, which means Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith and Rasheer Fleming should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench. None have contributed enough to be worth rostering in most fantasy formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable, Highsmith will play on Thursday. While his production has not been good enough to affect fantasy basketball, there will be a few more rotation minutes available to Highsmith since Grayson Allen is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Goodwin had missed seven games with a calf injury before returning to play 14 minutes against the Bucks on Tuesday. He was on the injury report for injury management reasons, but it seems like he will be able to suit up on Thursday. We would still expect something about 20 minutes as he works his way back.
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
The Suns play on Thursday and Friday, so Highsmith may be held out of one of those games for injury management reasons. Look for Rasheer Fleming to play more minutes, especially if Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin can’t play, either.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Goodwin is on the report for calf injury management reasons, as Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Suns. With Rasheer Fleming and Grayson Allen also questionable, Rasheer Fleming may be asked to take on a more significant workload against the lottery-bound Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last two games, with Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith and rookie Rasheer Fleming picking up additional minutes off the bench. None have done enough to be worth the risk in fantasy leagues, but all have been solid contributors for a Suns team that continues to exceed expectations.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
In the nine games he played since the All-Star break, Green averaged 17.6 points while shooting 35.3 percent from the field. Against the Bucks, the Suns guard cleaned up the shooting, making 50 percent of his attempts while also recording solid numbers in the rebound and assist categories. Green has failed to provide top-150 value since the All-Star break; hopefully, Tuesday’s performance is the spark that he’s needed.