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WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
The Wizards are without their top two centers, as Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III are unavailable due to injury. As a result, Vukčević moves into the starting lineup, and he’ll have deep-league fantasy value out of necessity. The other change to the lineup is Champagnie, who replaces Khris Middleton due to Sunday’s game being Washington’s second in as many nights.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Watkins is available after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies. While the rookie is likely to play rotation minutes, he’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Washington Wizards
IND • Point 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 • Shooting 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
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Already without Alex Sarr, the Wizards won’t have Bagley for Sunday’s game, either. Tristan Vukčević is the lone healthy center on the roster, and he’ll play plenty. Anthony Gill should enter the rotation, but he is not a true center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton took the court on Saturday, but he’ll sit out for the second leg of Washington’s back-to-back set. With Coulibaly and Whitmore also sidelined, the Wizards will be shorthanded at forward, which may mean an expanded role for Justin Champagnie. Alex Sarr has been ruled out, and Marvin Bagley III is questionable, so Tre Johnson and Will Riley could be called on more off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr returned from a six-game absence on Thursday, and he played in two straight games, including Saturday’s win over Memphis. Washington is likely playing it safe with Sarr on the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Bagley III banged up, Tristan Vukcevic could be in line for big minutes against San Antonio.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George was extremely efficient, shooting 62.5 percent from the floor, draining 3-of-7 from beyond the arc to finish just shy of his second 30-point performance of the season. It was his first time reaching the 20-point threshold since November 19. The 22-year-old is averaging an encouraging 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across four games over the past two weeks. The Wizards are back in action on Sunday with a home tilt against the Spurs before kicking off a three-game week on Tuesday with a road matchup against the Hornets.
WAS • G • #3
about 1 month ago
There isn’t much mystery to McCollum’s game at this advanced stage of his career. He’ll pour in somewhere close to 20 points while chipping in a modest handful of rebounds and assists per-game, but that’s mostly it. The 34-year-old veteran guard offers some value as a low-ceiling, high-floor scoring option but that’s pretty much it these days. He’s been a bit streakier than usual since the start of December but he’s scored at least 22 points in five of eight contests during that span.
IND • Power 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 • Point 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.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Watkins is out after being added to the injury report Saturday afternoon with an illness. His absence will open up some minutes for Justin Champagnie and Will Riley, but won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.
WAS • Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Whitmore will not be available for Saturday’s game, but his absence does not affect fantasy basketball. He has not been in the Wizards’ rotation in recent games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #
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
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham will return from a three-game absence, but his role this season has been minimal. He may see a few minutes off the bench, but he isn’t a player that’s worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Whitmore has been out of the rotation over Washington’s last four games. He likely won’t see the floor whether he’s available or not.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Watkins is a late addition to the injury report, and if he’s unavailable, there will be a few extra minutes for Justin Champagnie and Will Riley. Regardless that won’t make much of an impact in fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton will be back after missing the last four games. Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been ruled out, so Middleton will likely just fill his spot in the starting lineup, which also means Bub Carrington should remain in the starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly wasn’t on the initial injury report but is now dealing with an ankle sprain. He returned from a four-game absence with an oblique injury in Washington’s last game and started. Khris Middleton is available for this game and will likely fill Coulibaly’s starting spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #
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
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham has missed Washington’s last three games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup to take on Memphis. However, with Bilal Coulibaly back, there won’t be many minutes left for Branham.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton has missed Washington’s last four games but could make his return to the lineup. Justin Champagnie has been starting in place of Middleton, but if Middleton returns, Champagnie will be pushed back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr missed the last six games with a strained right adductor. The 20-year-old center played just 24 minutes in his return to the court, but he still led the Wizards in points with 18. Marvin Bagley had 13 points in 19 minutes off the bench, but his minutes could be scaled back in future games as Sarr’s minutes increase.
IND • Point 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 • Power 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #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 • Center • #
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
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr and Coulibaly are back in the Wizards’ starting lineup after missing time due to injury. As a result, Justin Champagnie and Marvin Bagley III will head to the bench. This ensures that Carrington will continue to start, as the Wizards remain without Khris Middleton.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right thumb sprain. The 22-year-old power forward was unlikely to be in the Wizards rotation regardless of his health. Branham isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues at this point.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the fourth that Middleton has missed due to a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie has moved into the starting lineup, but that has not led to a significant increase in playing time. With Bilal Coulibaly available, there isn’t much to gain from streaming Champagnie, even if he remains in the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr is no longer on the injury report after missing six games with a strained right adductor. His return affects Marvin Bagley III and Tristan Vukčević, with the former likely headed to the bench. While some managers in deep leagues can consider holding onto Bagley, neither he nor Vukčević has much fantasy value when Sarr plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly is good to go after missing the last four games with an oblique injury. Bub Carrington has filled the void in the starting lineup for the previous three games; he may be headed to the bench on Thursday. However, prepare for the possibility that Coulibaly’s minutes may be restricted.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Even if Branham is cleared to return from his sprained right thumb, he’s unlikely to be in the rotation, especially with Bilal Coulibaly available to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Bagley had little trouble handling Indiana’s overmatched frontcourt as he recorded his second consecutive double-double, attempting double-digit free throws for the third time in his last six contests since the start of December. The 26-year-old former lottery pick is averaging 14 points and 8.7 rebounds during that span, offering some appeal in deeper fantasy formats. The Wizards return to action on Thursday with a road tilt against the Spurs before weekend contests against the Grizzlies and Spurs.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #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.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Carrington was ice-cold from the floor — draining just 4-of-11 shots, including 2-of-7 from three-point range — on the heels of a stellar all-around performance during Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers where he delivered 27 points, six rebounds and eight assists. The 20-year-old upstart has emerged as a viable option in deeper fantasy leagues over the past week, averaging 19 points, 6.5 rebounds and one steal over his past two games. He’s taken advantage of an uptick in scoring opportunities with several of Washington’s key contributors sidelined due to injury. He’ll attempt to keep the momentum going when the Wizards face the Spurs on Thursday in a road matchup.
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Champagnie pulled down 11 defensive rebounds to notch his first double-double of the young season. The 24-year-old guard has delivered fourth-round fantasy value over the past two weeks, averaging 10.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks over his last six games dating back to the start of December. He’s a decent pickup for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues as he should continue to get opportunities for the rebuilding Wizards as they deal with a plethora of injuries to key contributors.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months 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 • Center • #
about 2 months 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
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the sixth that Sarr has missed with a strained right adductor. The center rotation should remain the same in his absence, with Marvin Bagley III filling the void in the starting lineup and Tristan Vukčević serving as the backup. Bagley offers a higher streaming ceiling since he’s the starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the third straight that Middleton has missed, as he continues to deal with a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role. However, he played only 18 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, while rookies Jamir Watkins and Will Riley logged 29 and 24 minutes, respectively, off the bench. With Tre Johnson returning to action on Friday, there may not be enough minutes for Champagnie to affect fantasy basketball, even if he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Branham is unavailable for a second straight game as he deals with a sprained right thumb. However, his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the guard is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George’s three-point production against the Cavaliers led to him tallying 15 points for the third straight game. His numbers were quiet across most of the remaining statistical categories from a fantasy basketball standpoint, which hasn’t been the case during his second NBA season. Fouls also played a role in his finishing with only 26 minutes of game action. Assuming fouls aren’t an issue on Sunday against the Pacers, George will have a chance to land some solid production.
IND • Center • #30
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months 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 • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #7
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #7
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard • #29
about 2 months 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 2 months 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
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard finished Monday’s victory with a season-high 12 assists, and the double-double was his first since March 8, 2025. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, it has effectively been Nembhard’s show to run, but an injury kept him on the sidelines for two weeks earlier this season. Since November 8, the Pacers guard has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (74). Unsurprisingly, Nembhard is rostered in 92 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Counting Monday, Siakam has scored at least 23 points in six straight and eight of his last nine games. The Pacers forward has seen his season-long fantasy value decline, mainly due to the team’s many injuries, most notably Tyrese Haliburton. While the point guard’s absence may have been viewed as an opportunity for Siakam to do more playmaking, that isn’t how things have worked out. He’s providing seventh-round value in eight-cat formats, well behind his Yahoo! ADP (30).
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
For the first time since the Pacers’ first two games of the season, Mathurin has scored at least 25 points in back-to-back games. He was efficient against the Kings, posting solid percentages and committing only one turnover. Over the past two weeks, Mathurin has provided seventh-round per-game game value in eight-cat formats. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Pacers still have two more games to play in Week 8, starting with the 76ers on Friday.
IND • Shooting Guard • #55
about 2 months ago
After playing 34 minutes in Friday’s win over the Bulls, Thompson moves into the Pacers’ starting lineup. His promotion comes at the expense of Garrison Mathews, whose limited fantasy value takes a hit with the move to the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Tony East
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
about 2 months ago
Sheppard will miss a second straight game after straining his calf during a December 3 loss to the Nuggets. How much time he’ll miss remains unknown. While Jarace Walker has made starts in the past, the Pacers went with Garrison Mathews for Friday’s game against the Bulls. Neither player is a must-roster option, but Mathews can provide three-point production as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report