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NOP • G • #15
8 months ago
Alvarado and Olynyk were held out of Sunday’s loss to the Bucks, with Elfrid Payton and Antonio Reeves moving into the starting lineup. Reeves’s inclusion shifted Keion Brooks Jr. and Bruce Brown down a position in the lineup. Brown is the best streaming option for managers in active leagues, while Payton can provide assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • G-F • #00
8 months ago
Brown’s nine assists were a season-high, and he’s reached double figures in scoring in six of his last eight outings. The Pelicans wing was an 11th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For managers whose leagues run through Week 23, the Pelicans play four games, making Brown worth a roll of the dice. He’s only rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
NOP • C • #21
8 months ago
Missi extended his streak of games with at least 10 rebounds to five on Sunday, and he has recorded three double-doubles during this stretch. For fantasy managers whose leagues ended with Week 22, the seven-foot rookie finished strong, providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Pelicans begin a four-game Week 23 in Brooklyn on Tuesday, and Missi is worth rostering since his place in the starting lineup is secure.
NOP • G • #12
8 months ago
Reeves is one of the Pelicans who has benefitted from the absences of CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins, with the former being out for the rest of the season. The rookie guard has reached double figures in four straight and five of his last six appearances, with Sunday’s performance being his best. Reeves’ 23 points are the most he’s scored in a game since November 20, when he went off for 34 against the Cavaliers. For deep-league managers whose leagues will be active during Week 23, Reeves will be worth a look if Hawkins remains out.
NOP • G • #12
8 months ago
The Pelicans are without Jose Alvarado and Kelly Olynyk, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Payton and Reeves will fill the resulting voids, and they are worth streaming due to New Orleans’ lack of healthy options.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • G • #15
8 months ago
Alvarado will not play in Sunday’s game, opening up a spot in the Pelicans’ starting lineup. Elfrid Payton should be the replacement, and while his scoring output can be limited, he’s worth streaming for deep-league managers needing assists.
Source: Will Guillory
LAC • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Harden recorded his second points/assists double-double in three games on Saturday, with the 14 helpers being the most he’s recorded in a game since March 4. Over the past month, The Beard has provided top-10 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the turnovers have decreased slightly, Harden’s scoring output has increased. He’s averaged 23.9 points per game over the past month, just over one point higher than his season average of 22.5. The Clippers end the regular season with a four-game Week 23, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday.
LAC • Center • #40
8 months ago
Zubac may not be a popular name in most mainstream conversations regarding the Most Improved Player award, but he deserves to be mentioned. The Clippers’ center is having a career year, and he was elite on Saturday. Zubac did not miss a shot from the field or the foul line, and the double-double was his 55th of the season. By comparison, he had 50 double-doubles in the prior two seasons combined. From a fantasy standpoint, Zubac has offered fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past month.
LAC • Forward • #2
8 months ago
Saturday’s game went as well as the Clippers could have hoped regarding Leonard. For the first time this season, he played both games of a back-to-back. Also, Leonard was effective while on the court and only needed to play for 25 minutes. Kawhi has been on fire over the past month, providing top-10 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Clippers’ four-game Week 23 begins with a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back, and one of those games is against a team headed to the lottery in San Antonio. Although Saturday’s experience was positive, it isn’t guaranteed Leonard will be available for both ends of the Clippers’ final back-to-back of the season.
LAC • Forward • #2
8 months ago
For the first time this season, Leonard is available for both games of a back-to-back. With the Clippers blowing out the Mavericks on Friday, he only needed to play 24 minutes. For the rematch, Leonard will be limited to 25-30 minutes. Derrick Jones Jr. and Bogdan Bogdanovic miss out on boosts to their respective fantasy values with Leonard in the lineup.
Source: Law Murray
NOP • G • #24
8 months ago
Sunday’s game will be Hawkins’s fourth missed due to a back injury. Keion Brooks Jr. replaced him in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Lakers, but the Pelicans have also called for Antonio Reeves to fill the void in the past. While Reeves can offer more to managers needing three-pointers, Brooks is better for those needing defensive production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F-C • #13
8 months ago
Olynyk will receive a rest day on Sunday, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Pelicans coach Willie Green has been willing to start Karlo Matkovic alongside Yves Missi in the past, and he may take a similar approach on Sunday. Another potential replacement is Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who does not offer much streaming value as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • G • #15
8 months ago
Alvarado appeared hobbled during Friday’s loss to the Lakers but still logged 28 minutes as the starting point guard. With CJ McCollum done for the season, the Pelicans would have to rely on Elfrid Payton if Alvarado is unavailable on Sunday. Payton does not provide much value as a scorer, but he would be worth streaming in deep leagues for managers needing assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Forward • #2
8 months ago
Unlike previous back-to-backs, the door is open for Leonard to be available for both ends. He only needed to play 24 minutes in Friday’s rout of the Mavericks, which may increase his chances of being available Saturday night. If Leonard does not play, Derrick Jones Jr. is the likely replacement in the lineup, while Ben Simmons would have an enhanced role off the bench.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Guard-Forward • #25
8 months ago
Simmons was held out of Friday’s win over the Mavericks for injury management reasons, while Miller has not appeared in a game since March 12. Simmons will be in the rotation, especially if Kawhi Leonard (questionable) does not play, while Miller is unlikely to have a role.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Center • #40
8 months ago
Zubac has recorded a double-double in ten straight games, with Friday’s effort pushing his tally to 54 for the season. The Clippers’ center continues to impress, and he has been a fourth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Even better for the Clippers is Zubac played 27 minutes on Friday, the second time he’s failed to pass that number since the All-Star break. The Clippers are in a hotly contested race in the middle of the Western Conference, so any opportunity to get their starters additional rest will be welcomed.
LAC • Guard • #24
8 months ago
Powell was solid on Friday, but fantasy managers were doomed when the game got out of hand by halftime. Over the past two weeks, he has only been an 11th-round player in nine-cat formats, five rounds lower than his season-long value. The decreased scoring output has been a factor, with Powell averaging 17.0 points per game over the past two weeks. By comparison, he’s averaging 22.2 points for the season. He’ll look to have a more productive night on Saturday when the Clippers host the Mavericks again.
LAC • Forward • #2
8 months ago
While Leonard has not reached the point where he’ll be allowed to play both games of back-to-backs, the door has not been completely closed on his playing Saturday against the Mavericks. Following Friday’s victory, the Clippers’ star said, “We’ll see” when asked if he’ll be available. For fantasy managers, it would certainly be helpful if Leonard were to play, especially after logging 24 minutes on Friday.
Source: Law Murray
NOP • C • #21
8 months ago
Missi’s 13 points were more than he had in any of his last three games. His 11 rebounds, however, gave him four consecutive games with at least 10 rebounds. The 20-year-old center isn’t a prolific scorer, but can clearly man the boards for fantasy managers looking for rebounds. Missi is also a defensive presence as he contributed one steal and one block against the Lakers. He’ll be back on the court as the Pelicans take on the Bucks Sunday.
NOP • G • #15
8 months ago
Alvarado continues to take advantage of the Pelicans missing multiple starters down the stretch of the season. The 26-year-old point guard has now taken at least 12 shots in five consecutive games, something he seldom did before that stretch. Alvarado was just 2-for-21 from behind the three-point line in his previous four games so he was due to make six three-pointers as he did against the Lakers. Expect Alvarado to keep chucking with inconsistent results as the Pelicans finish out the season.
LAC • Guard-Forward • #25
8 months ago
The Clippers have a mini-series against Dallas on Friday and Saturday, and Simmons will sit out the first leg. Kawhi Leonard will be available, so Tyronn Lue may be trying to stagger their availability as to not fully punt on either game. Nicolas Batum should take on extra minutes with Simmons sidelined.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Both wings will remain sidelined for another game, and there isn’t a clear timeline for when either will return. Derrick Jones Jr. will continue to take on a few extra minutes off the bench, but with Kawhi Leonard available, that isn’t a large enough role for him to provide value in standard-sized leagues.
Source: Tomer Azarly
NOP • G • #24
8 months ago
This will be the third game in a row Hawkins has missed with lower back spasms. Antonio Reeves will likely continue to start in his absence while Keion Brooks Jr. sees additional minutes off the bench. Both could be worth streaming in deeper formats.
NOP • C • #50
8 months ago
After playing eight games for the then-shorthanded Mavericks, seven of which occurred before the All-Star break, the undrafted rookie out of Oregon State was waived in early March. Kelley’s signing with the Pelicans could impact how the team utilizes Kelly Olynyk for the rest of the season, as he has been a fixture in the starting lineup for the lottery-bound team. With Yves Missi and Karlo Matkovic also in the rotation, there’s no need to add Kelley in fantasy leagues.
Source: Marc Stein
NOP • C • #21
9 months ago
Missi did not provide much value as a scorer on Wednesday, shooting 3-of-8 from the field. However, the areas where fantasy managers have come to expect solid value are where he was most productive. He’s reached double digits in rebounds in three straight and four of his last five appearances, and the three rejections were the most in a game for the rookie since March 19. Missi’s fantasy value has been low recently, as he’s ranked outside the top 200 over the past two weeks. However, he’s worth targeting for category league managers seeking rebounds and blocked shots, as the Pelicans have two more games on their Week 22 schedule.
NOP • G-F • #00
9 months ago
Brown is another Pelicans player who stands to benefit from CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson being ruled out for the rest of the season. He continues to start for the latter and has been an eighth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Brown is only rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he’s worth a roll of the dice, despite the Pelicans’ final two games of Week 22 being played on Friday and Sunday, the busiest days of the week.
NOP • G • #15
9 months ago
Alvarado finished Wednesday’s game with his second double-double of the season, which was his first since March 9. Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, his fantasy ceiling raised significantly when the Pelicans ruled out CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson for the rest of the season. The good news for fantasy managers is that New Orleans plays two more games during Week 22, so there’s a decent chance they’ll receive solid value by rostering Alvarado.
LAC • Guard • #10
9 months ago
While Bogdanovic has been a solid addition to the Clippers’ roster, his production has tailed off over the past two weeks. During this stretch, he’s ranked outside the top 200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Wednesday was one of Bogdanovic’s good nights, but he’s only reached double figures in four of his last eight appearances. He remains rostered in 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but that’s due more to the expectations for Bogdanovic while he was with the Hawks than what he’s done recently.
LAC • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Surprisingly, Harden’s double-double on Wednesday was his first since March 16. However, despite the decrease in assist production, The Beard has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Harden has shot 45.7 percent from the field during this stretch, more than five percentage points higher than his 40.1 percent shooting over the course of the season. If he can maintain the improved efficiency through the Clippers’ final two games of Week 22, Harden may be able to carry some fantasy managers to a championship.
LAC • Center • #40
9 months ago
This has been a career year for Zubac, who deserves to be included in Most Improved Player conversations. The Clippers center recorded his 53rd double-double of the season on Wednesday, and the six assists were the most in a game for him since March 16. Over the past two weeks, Zubac has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Clippers play two games against the Mavericks to end Week 22, and those matchups may be more challenging since Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II have rejoined the Dallas rotation.
LAC • Forward • #2
9 months ago
Leonard has scored 20 points or more in 10 straight games and has the look of a player primed to put on a show during the postseason. The Clippers forward has rewarded those who patiently awaited his return from offseason knee surgery, and The Klaw could prove to be a league winner. Over the past two weeks, Leonard has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. The lone negative for fantasy managers is the Clippers’ schedule, as they end Week 22 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Mavericks, which means Leonard will likely sit out one of those games.
NOP • G • #24
9 months ago
Lower back spasms will keep Hawkins on the sidelines for a second-straight game. His absence likely means another start for Antonio Reeves and rotation minutes for Keion Brooks Jr. Due to the Pelicans’ many absences, Reeves and Brooks are worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
LAC • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
The continued absences of Coffey and Miller will not impact fantasy basketball, as everyone else of note is available. Coffey’s absence may result in additional minutes for Derrick Jones Jr., but he offers limited fantasy upside with Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Guard • #1
9 months ago
The 25-year-old point guard wasn’t credited with any steals in his last four games entering play Monday, in fact the seven steals were as many as Harden had in his last eight games before Monday. It’s a nice bonus for fantasy managers to an otherwise pedestrian stat line. Harden will drag down your field-goal shooting percentage in fantasy leagues, but the assists and charity stripe help often make up for it. The steals are just an added bonus.
LAC • Center • #40
9 months ago
Zubac closed out the month with his second game in March with at least 20 rebounds. He even played 38 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back to get there. Zubac is returning third-round value over the last two weeks in nine-category formats. The Clippers have three more games this week with a matchup against the Pelicans set for Wednesday.
LAC • Forward • #2
9 months ago
Leonard returned to the starting lineup after sitting out Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. The 33-year-old small forward wasn’t efficient on offense and missed all six of his three-point attempts. Leonard has been an elite fantasy player over the last two weeks, but this wasn’t one of his better efforts. With the day off Tuesday, he could be back in the lineup again Wednesday against the Pelicans.
NOP • G • #3
9 months ago
McCollum suffered a right foot bone contusion on March 23, and he won’t suit up again this season. He has already missed the Pelicans’ last three games, and there is no reason for him to play through any ailments since their trying to improve their lottery odds. Jose Alvarado will continue to start at point guard for the rest of the season. The veteran guard returned 10th-round value in nine-cat leagues, declining in essentially every area of his game in his age-33 season. McCollum is entering the final year of his contract with the Pelicans in 2025-26 and will probably only amount to a late-round flier in fantasy leagues.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
9 months ago
Williamson has already missed the Pelicans’ last five games, and he will remain sidelined for the final two weeks of the regular season. He suffered a low back bone contusion on March 19, and with New Orleans looking to improve their lottery odds, there is no reason for Williamson to play through any injury. Bruce Brown should continue to start for the rest of the season when available. Williamson suited up for just 30 games this season, providing ninth-round value in nine-category leagues mainly due to a horrific 65.6 percent showing from the charity stripe. It’s possible we see more Williamson trade rumors this offseason after another disastrous season for the Pelicans. He’s under contract through the 2027-2028 season.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
LAC • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Bogdanovic is available after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. The 32-year-old shooting guard could squeeze Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. for minutes in the rotation with Kawhi Leonard also back in the lineup.
LAC • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. could see additional minutes if Bogdanovic is sidelined, but with Kawhi Leonard back, LA could tighten up its rotation against a formidable Magic team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Amir Coffey (knee) is out. Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. could see additional minutes if Bogdanovic is sidelined, but with Kawhi Leonard back, LA could tighten up its rotation against a formidable Magic team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #11
9 months ago
Miller will miss another contest, but his availability isn’t impactful in the world of fantasy hoops due to his lack of rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F • #
9 months ago
Brooks Jr. provided a nice boost off New Orleans’ bench to lead his team in scoring while delivering plenty of quality peripherals in the process. Brooks Jr. is one of a handful of Pelicans players who should see big minutes down the stretch of a lost season.
NOP • G-F • #00
9 months ago
Brown shot just 1-of-8 from the floor and 0-of-2 from beyond the arc, but he made up for his poor scoring with monster peripheral contributions. Across his last two, Brown has averaged 10.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.5 swats. New Orleans is dealing with a multitude of injuries, which means Brown could be in line for big minutes down the stretch.
NOP • G • #12
9 months ago
The Pelicans are without Jordan Hawkins for Sunday’s game, as he joins CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson on the sidelines. As a result, Reeves will make his first career start. While the rookie has not provided consistent fantasy value, the opportunity makes him worthy of a look in deep leagues.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
LAC • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Harden shot just 7-of-18 from the floor and 4-of-12 from beyond the arc while committing five turnovers. His minus-17 in the box score was the lowest mark among all players in the game. Harden’s real life performance fell a little flat, but fantasy managers (particularly those in points leagues) won’t scoff at his quality counting stats.
LAC • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Since returning from an extended layoff, Powell had averaged just 11.8 points and 1.7 triples across his last six games. He bounced back in a big way on Sunday, shooting 13-of-24 from the floor and 5-of-11 from deep to lead all scorers and post his highest point total since February 13. Powell took on some additional offensive responsibilities with Kawhi Leonard sidelined, and this was a nice way for him to get back on track. He’ll look to build on this performance when the Clippers face the Magic on Monday.
LAC • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Coffey played four minutes before exiting Sunday’s game with a sore left knee. The Clippers were already without Kawhi Leonard, so they’ll finish the game down two rotation wings. Bogdan Bogdanovic should log additional minutes for the Clippers, who visit the Magic on Monday.
Source: Danny Cunningham
NOP • G • #24
9 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Hawkins has been ruled out. His absence leaves the Pelicans thin on backcourt options, meaning more playing time for Antonio Reeves and Keion Brooks Jr. While Reeves would be worth a look as a desperation play in deep leagues, neither player qualifies as a must-stream.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • G • #24
9 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Hawkins has been ruled out. His absence leaves the Pelicans thin on backcourt options, meaning more playing time for Antonio Reeves and Keion Brooks Jr. While Reeves would be worth a look as a desperation play in deep leagues, neither player qualifies as a must-stream.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F-C • #13
9 months ago
While Olynyk’s case of Achilles tendonosis is a new injury, this is not the first time Hawkins has dealt with lower back spasms. Karlo Matkovic’s minutes would increase if Olynyk cannot play, with the rookie possibly moving into the starting lineup. As for what the Pelicans would do if Hawkins cannot play, Antonio Reeves will likely play additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • G • #3
9 months ago
McCollum will miss a third consecutive game with a right foot contusion. Given where the Pelicans are in the standings, there’s no need for him to consider rushing back onto the court. Bruce Brown has taken on a more prominent role within the Pelicans rotation and should be rostered since the Pelicans will also be without Zion Williamson. Jordan Hawkins is also worth a look in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F • #1
9 months ago
Zion is set to miss his fifth game in a row with a back injury. Bruce Brown should continue to start in his absence and is turning into a valuable fantasy player as Williamson continues to sit out.
LAC • Forward • #2
9 months ago
While Miller’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, that is not the case for Leonard sitting out for injury management reasons. His absence opens up a place in the starting lineup, with Derrick Jones Jr. and Bogdan Bogdanovic being potential replacements. While Jones is the superior defender, Bogdanovic offers a far higher offensive ceiling.
Source: Tomer Azarly
NOP • Guard • #22
9 months ago
After making his first appearance in nearly a month on March 21, Payton has reached double figures in assists in two straight outings. He racked up 14 in a March 24 win over the 76ers and had another 10 against the Warriors. Payton should not be rostered since he isn’t guaranteed to be active. When he is active, the veteran point guard serves as Jose Alvarado’s backup. Alvarado played 27 minutes on Friday, finishing with 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, and one blocked shot. Only rostered in 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Alvarado is the player who should be added by fantasy managers needing a point guard at this stage in the season.
NOP • C • #21
9 months ago
Missi has grabbed 10 rebounds in three of his last five outings, recording two double-doubles. However, providing value in three categories, points, rebounds and blocked shots, limits the rookie center’s fantasy ceiling. Over the past two weeks, Missi has been ranked outside the top 150 in eight- and nine-cat formats. At this point, he is essentially a specialist for managers needing production in specific categories, with Kelly Olynyk (6/6/2/2) being the superior option despite playing poorly against the Warriors. The Pelicans host the Hornets on Sunday in their final game of Week 21.
LAC • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Powell didn’t score much on Friday and has not recorded a 20-point stat line since returning from his hamstring injury. However, he did dish out six assists against the Nets, the most in a game since November 6. Over the past two weeks, Powell is ranked outside the top 200 in nine-cat formats. Fantasy managers hope he can flip the switch sooner rather than later, possibly as soon as Sunday in Cleveland.
LAC • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Harden has dished out six assists in two straight games, the fewest he’s had over a two-game stretch since late February. However, the nature of Friday’s game had much to do with the low tally against the Nets, as the Clippers took a 36-point lead into the fourth quarter. Harden did not play during the final frame, getting a head start on his postgame recovery ahead of Sunday’s game in Cleveland. Given the opposition, fantasy managers should expect Harden to log starters’ minutes after only playing 25 in Brooklyn.
LAC • Center • #40
9 months ago
Zubac did not miss a shot from the field on Friday, the first time this season that he has accomplished that feat. As good as the Clippers center has been, he’s recently taken things to another level, providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Even better for the Clippers is that Zubac only needed to play 25 minutes in Friday’s 32-point victory. On Sunday, he’ll face a significant test when the Clippers visit the Cavaliers.