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LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 9 hours ago
Having missed six of the Clippers’ last seven games with a neck injury, Collins’ playing time was limited on Saturday. For that reason, he was used in a reserve role, with Derrick Jones Jr. (2/3/1/1/1) starting and playing 32 minutes. The Clippers play four games in Week 21, including a back-to-back, and it’s unknown if (or when) Collins will return to the starting five. If Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has to miss time, that could open the door for Collins to start as soon as Monday against the Spurs.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 9 hours ago
Garland played 30 minutes on Saturday, matching his high since joining the Clippers. However, he appeared to tweak something in his right foot during the second half, which is concerning given the Clippers’ guard’s injury history. Garland did play through the issue, and the Clippers will need similar performances from him moving forward, especially if Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has to miss time.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 9 hours ago
Mathurin extended his streak of 20-point games to five on Saturday, and he may be thrust into a more prominent role to begin Week 21. Kawhi Leonard left Saturday’s game early in the fourth quarter after spraining his left ankle, which could rob the Clippers of their best player. Mathurin may not be a lock to start if Leonard misses time, but his scoring ability will be needed. The Clippers play four games in Week 21, starting with the Spurs on Monday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 10 hours ago
Leonard, who suffered a cut over his left eye during the first half of Saturday’s game, had to exit after injuring his left ankle early in the fourth quarter. His absence means that the Clippers will need more offensive production from Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin. Leonard finished with 31 points (13-of-23 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, two steals and two three-pointers.
Source: Tomer Azarly
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
about 18 hours ago
Hart has missed the Knicks’ last two games due to a sore left knee, resulting in Landry Shamet moving into the starting lineup. Shamet, who would remain in that role if Hart can’t play on Sunday, can provide three-pointers in that role, but he struggled in Friday’s win over the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 18 hours ago
Towns is back after a one-game absence, having missed Friday’s win over the Pacers. His return means that Mitchell Robinson, who grabbed a career-high 22 rebounds, will return to his usual reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward, Power Forward, and Shooting Guard • #33
about 18 hours ago
Saturday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Clippers, who took care of the Bulls on Friday. Batum will get the night off, but his absence coincides with John Collins’ return from a neck injury. Batum is not guaranteed to get rotation minutes once he’s available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 18 hours ago
Saturday’s game will be the first for Collins since March 1, having missed the last seven games due to a neck injury initially suffered during a February 20 loss to the Lakers. A starter before the injury, he could be asked to come off the bench on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 19 hours ago
Garland did not play in Friday’s win over the Bulls, resulting in rookie Kobe Sanders moving into the starting lineup. Sanders will return to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
1 day ago
Mathurin extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to four on Friday, and he did so while shooting over 50 percent from the field. And he did most of his damage after halftime, scoring 19 of his 26 points. Since the All-Star break, Mathurin has averaged 21.1 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting from the field. His category league ceiling is somewhat limited because of the lack of production in three-pointers and defensive stats, but Mathurin has been a solid option since joining the Clippers.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
1 day ago
One game removed from scoring 45 points on 20 shot attempts from the field, Leonard wasn’t as efficient on Friday. The Bulls, who the Lakers torched on Thursday, deserve some credit for that. But Leonard still managed to record a quality overall stat line, and he’s scored 25 points or more in six consecutive games. The Clippers host the Kings on Saturday, and that could potentially be another big game for Leonard.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
1 day ago
While fellow Knicks wing Mikal Bridges (11 points, four rebounds and one three-pointer) struggled during the team’s five-game road trip, that was not the case for Anunoby. OG scored at least 22 points in four of the five games, including Friday’s win over the Pacers. Since the All-Star break, Anunoby has provided top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Bridges, on the other hand, sits well outside the top-100. The Knicks end Week 20 with a game against the Warriors on Sunday.
NYK • Center • #23
1 day ago
Having grabbed 21 rebounds on three separate occasions in his NBA career, Robinson broke that seal on Friday. Starting for Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), the Knicks’ center shot 60 percent from the field and recorded 22 rebounds. Add in the steals and blocks, and this was an excellent night for those who streamed Robinson. If Towns can’t play in Sunday’s game against the Warriors, do not hesitate to add Robinson.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
1 day ago
The Knicks may have been made to work harder than expected on Friday, as the lottery-bound Pacers played their key players significant minutes. However, that didn’t prevent Brunson from recording a solid stat line, extending his streak of games with at least 24 points to four. The Knicks play once more in Week 20, a home game against the Warriors on Sunday.
NYK • Center • #23
1 day ago
The Knicks won’t have Josh Hart or Karl-Anthony Towns for Friday’s game, opening two spots in the starting lineup. Shamet and Robinson are the replacements, with the former making a second consecutive start.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Power Forward • #10
1 day ago
Sochan was a late addition to the injury report. His absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, but it should mean more playing time for Mohamed Diawara, who was already ahead of Sochan in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
1 day ago
The Knicks will be without two starters for Friday’s game, with Towns joining Hart on the sidelines. Landry Shamet, who started for Hart in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz, should retain that role in the final game of New York’s road trip. The other replacement in the starting lineup is Mitchell Robinson, with Ariel Hukporti serving as the backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Power Forward • #10
2 days ago
Sochan’s late addition to the injury report don’t bode well for his availability. An absence for Sochan could mean more playing time for Mo Diawara, and Diawara would be worth streaming if Josh Hart or Karl-Anthony Towns also sit out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
3 days ago
Garland will missed Friday’s game, which is the first of a back-to-back. He should return to play the Kings on Saturday, but Kobe Sanders should slide back into the starting unit for their matchup with Chicago.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
3 days ago
The Pacers don’t play a traditional center apart from Jay Huff, and they have been resting a lot of their players lately, so the Knicks may be trying to give Towns a rest day before their Sunday game against the Warriors. If Towns were to miss this game, Mitchell Robinson would likely start, and Mo Diawara would play more minutes as a small-ball center.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
3 days ago
The Pacers are certainly not trying to win many games right now, but neither were the Jazz, and they were up on the Knicks for a while on Wednesday. If Hart sits out on Friday, the Knicks will again turn to Landry Shamet for a bigger role with Jordan Clarkson playing around 25 minutes, as he did against the Jazz when he scored 27 points and grabbed five rebounds.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
3 days ago
Garland and his new teammates are strengthening their chemistry by the game. He’s scored 21 points or more in three straight games, and the Clippers point guard did his damage on Wednesday in just 23 minutes. The Clippers end Week 20 with games on Friday and Saturday, and Garland did not play both legs of the team’s last one. So, fantasy managers may get to use the point guard for one game only.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
3 days ago
Mathurin continued his recent 20-point run with another solid showing against the Timberwolves, making it four of the last five games in which he’s exceeded that mark. The Clippers guard scored 10 of his 22 points from the foul line on Wednesday, and all that was missing from the final stat line was a blocked shot. The Clippers still have two more games in Week 20, which is good news for fantasy managers who have Mathurin on their roster.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
3 days ago
Wednesday isn’t the first time an opponent looked helpless in its attempts to slow down Leonard, and it won’t be the last, either. Shooting 9-of-11 from two and 6-of-9 from three, The Klaw shot 75 percent from the field, and now has five games this season with at least 40 points. Since the All-Star break, Leonard has been a top-10 player in fantasy basketball, which aligns with his season-long value. The Clippers play two more games in Week 20.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
3 days ago
Anunoby, who shot 70 percent from the field on Wednesday, has scored at least 22 points in three of his last four appearances. While he did record a complete stat line against the Jazz, his numbers were limited beyond points and three-pointers. The Knicks still have two more games in Week 20, starting with the Pacers on Friday. And with the schedule easing up a bit, fantasy managers will hope for more robust stat lines from Anunoby.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
3 days ago
For the first time this season, Towns has recorded seven assists or more in consecutive games. And KAT has been excellent since the All-Star break, providing first-round value in 12-team, eight-cat formats. While a few other Knicks have battled inconsistency since the break, that has not been an issue for Towns, much to the delight of managers who have him on their fantasy rosters.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
3 days ago
Like many of his teammates, Brunson started slowly on Wednesday. However, he turned things around in the second half, shooting 6-of-8 from the field and scoring 18 points. Brunson also recorded six assists after halftime as the Knicks avoided what would have been an embarrassing defeat. The Knicks play two more games in Week 20, starting with the Pacers on Friday.
NYK • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
3 days ago
Clarkson’s return to Utah was a special one, as the veteran guard gave the Knicks much-needed production off the bench. With Josh Hart (knee) unavailable and New York getting off to a terrible start, JC came through with his most productive performance of the season. The 27 points were a season-high for Clarkson, who also put up solid numbers in rebounds, assists, three-pointers and percentages. One game does not make him a player to add in fantasy leagues, but it may ensure Clarkson of another opportunity the next time the Knicks play.
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
4 days ago
The Knicks won’t have Josh Hart for Wednesday’s game, as he’s been ruled out with a knee injury. Shamet moves into the starting lineup, and he’s a solid streaming option for fantasy managers who need three-point production.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
4 days ago
Downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Wednesday, Hart is now out. Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara are potential replacements in the starting lineup, with the former being the better streaming option.
Source: Stefan Bondy
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
4 days ago
Hart was initially listed as questionable but is now expected to miss this game. Both Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara are candidates to replace Hart in the starting unit, though both should see a bump in minutes regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
5 days ago
Hart is dealing with soreness in his left knee. If he’s unable to play against the Jazz, Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara are potential replacements in the starting lineup. Both players would see their opportunities increase if Hart sits, regardless of who starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #23
5 days ago
Robinson sat out on Monday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back to occupying his typical reserve role against Utah, which means Ariel Hukporti will lose out on minutes after logging 12 as the backup against the Clippers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
5 days ago
Hart finished Monday’s defeat with his 13th double-double of the season and third since the All-Star break. Due to decreased production across multiple categories, his fantasy value has dipped significantly since the All-Star break. The Knicks end their road trip with games against the Jazz and Pacers, two matchups that may serve Hart well. Fantasy managers will certainly hope that’s the case, as his value has been trending in the wrong direction, even with Monday’s double-double.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
5 days ago
After dropping 34 points in the Knicks’ blowout of the Nuggets to open their five-game road trip, Anunoby struggled against the Lakers on Sunday. The wing rebounded nicely on Monday, even if it did not result in a Knicks’ victory. Since the All-Star break, Anunoby has provided top-50 value in nine-cat formats. While his season-long value has been better than that, his consistency has made OG a player whom fantasy managers have been able to rely on all season long.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
5 days ago
Brunson was one of the few Knicks to shoot the ball well against the Clippers, making just over half of his attempts on the night. That was a positive development for fantasy managers, as the Knicks’ captain opened March shooting 37.5 percent from the field in his first five games of the month. Having lost both of their games in Los Angeles County, the Knicks dropped to 0-4 in California this season. The Knicks play three more games in Week 20, starting with the Jazz on Wednesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
5 days ago
Including Towns, four players were responsible for 97 of the Knicks’ 118 points. Add in 20 turnovers, and it’s nearly impossible to win a game against a team that has postseason ambitions like the Clippers. The good news for fantasy managers was that Towns, who has played well over the past month, recorded a robust stat line that only lacked a steal. With the Knicks ending their road trip with games against the Jazz and Pacers, those could be big nights for KAT.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
5 days ago
Mathurin has scored at least 21 points in three of his last four games. The 28 points in Monday’s win were the most for him since dropping a season-high 38 on the Nuggets in the Clippers’ first game out of the All-Star break. Mathurin has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats since the break, providing excellent value off the bench on most nights. With the Clippers’ remaining Week 20 schedule including games against the Bulls and Kings, there could be at least one more big night in Mathurin’s immediate future.
LAC • Small Forward and Power Forward • #55
5 days ago
Jones left Monday’s game briefly during the third quarter, having taken a shot to the head from Josh Hart while attempting to convert a reverse layup. “Airplane Mode” was able to return, and his three-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the fourth quarter extended the Clippers’ lead to nine, effectively serving as the dagger. While he isn’t a must-roster player in most leagues, Jones has been productive enough to provide consistent late-round value in 12-team leagues.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
5 days ago
Garland’s playing time and scoring output have increased in each of his last three games, a positive development for the Clippers and those who have him rostered. The 23 points and 30 minutes were highs for the point guard since his move west, as were the five three-pointers. Garland, who shot 7-of-19 from deep in his first three games as a Clipper, made five of his nine attempts against the Knicks. With the Clippers’ final three games of Week 20 including a back-to-back, Garland may be limited to two appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
5 days ago
Counting Monday’s effort, Leonard has scored at least 20 points in 43 consecutive games. The Clippers’ star has remained relatively healthy since November, missing just four games. As a result, Leonard has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, regardless of league format. The Clippers play three more games in Week 20, all at home, starting with the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
6 days ago
Collins, who has missed six of the Clippers’ last seven games with a strained neck, had already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Knicks. And he’s expected the team’s other three games of the week. As a result, Derrick Jones Jr. is worth a look in deep leagues, especially with Bennedict Mathurin already rostered in most leagues.
Source: Tomer Azarly
NYK • Center • #23
6 days ago
Robinson will get the night off to manage a nagging left ankle injury as the Knicks play the second leg of a back-to-back set. Ariel Hukporti should see additional playing time as Karl-Anthony Towns’ backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
7 days ago
Collins did not travel with the Clippers for their recent two-game road trip, which ended with a win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. With Darius Garland moving into the starting lineup, Collins may be relegated to a reserve role when he’s cleared to play. Derrick Jones Jr. continues to serve as the starting power forward.
Source: Justin Russo
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
7 days ago
Towns had only one game with at least 20 points in his last six games entering play Sunday. While the 30-year-old center has been playing well recently, his scoring has lagged behind somewhat. That wasn’t the case on Sunday as he poured in 25 points on 17 attempts. Towns has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Knicks have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Monday.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
7 days ago
Brunson wasn’t particularly efficient with 24 points on 20 attempts from the field in the loss to the Lakers on Sunday. Despite the decisive loss, the 29-year-old point guard played 42 minutes. Brunson had seven assists, but also six turnovers. The Knicks have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Monday.
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
7 days ago
Shamet is good to go after initially being listed as questionable. He’s provided reliable minutes off the bench this season. While that has not significantly affected fantasy basketball, there’s a clear drop-off in the Knicks’ bench production when Shamet isn’t available.
Source: James Edwards III
LAC • Center • #22
7 days ago
With Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) done for the season, Jackson has moved into the backup center role. The former first-round pick had his best game as a Clipper on Saturday, recording a double-double along with three steals. Jackson played 24 minutes and even started the second half in place of starter Brook Lopez (four points, one rebound). The veteran center only played 12 minutes, and Saturday’s game, being the Clippers’ second in as many nights, may have been a factor. Consistency has been an issue for Jackson throughout his career, but he doesn’t need to play starters’ minutes to provide value. Keep an eye on him during the first two games of the Clippers’ four-game Week 20.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
7 days ago
In addition to having scored 20 points or more in five of his 11 appearances as a Clipper, Mathurin recorded his first double-double for the team on Saturday. While the defensive production was modest, all that was missing from the wing’s stat line was a three-pointer, as Mathurin missed all three of his attempts. Despite coming off the bench on most nights, he’s been productive enough to provide late-round value in 12-team formats.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
7 days ago
After coming off the bench in each of his first two appearances for the Clippers, Garland moved into the starting lineup on Saturday. He was supposed to be limited to 24 minutes, but the point guard logged 28 against the Grizzlies. Garland didn’t record any defensive stats, which makes the field-goal percentage that much more impactful on his category league value. The Clippers’ four-game Week 20 includes a back-to-back, so Garland could be limited to three appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
7 days ago
After playing 37 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Leonard was limited to 28 minutes on Saturday. The decrease in playing time didn’t prevent him from having another standout performance, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line. Leonard and the Clippers play four games in Week 20, starting with the Knicks on Monday.
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
8 days ago
Shamet is dealing with a cervical sprain in his neck. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, the Knicks may give rookie Mohamed Diawara additional rotation minutes off the bench. Jeremy Sochan may also experience an increase in minutes, serving as another defender to throw at LeBron James.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
8 days ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Garland is available. Saturday’s game will be his first as a starter since joining the Clippers, which may mean that Garland’s minutes limit has been relaxed. Kobe Sanders heads to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
8 days ago
After putting up an efficient 23 points in Wednesday’s rout of the Pacers, Mathurin struggled in San Antonio. The eight points were the fewest in a game for the guard since joining the Clippers, and he entered Friday averaging 19.2 points in nine appearances. The overall body of work means that fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Mathurin, especially with the Clippers visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
8 days ago
Leonard has scored at least 30 points in three of the seven games that he’s played since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Friday’s performance wasn’t enough to keep the team from letting a 25-point lead slip away. That is of little concern to fantasy managers, who had to be pleased with Leonard’s final stat line. The Clippers play one more game in Week 19, visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Center • #11
8 days ago
While it occurred in a losing effort, Lopez had one of his best games of the season on Friday. Shooting 7-of-11 from two and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, the veteran center’s 26 points were the most in a game for him since December 26. On that night, Lopez scored a season-high 31 points against the Trail Blazers. With backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) having suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury during Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, the Clippers will need more from Lopez. On Friday, he played 34 minutes, the fourth time since the All-Star break that the 7-foot-1 center has played at least 30 in a game.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
8 days ago
While Hart reached double figures in seven of the Knicks’ first games out of the All-Star break, he shot 43.2 percent from the field and 20.7 percent from three. The percentages weren’t an issue on Friday, with the Knicks’ wing shooting 2-of-4 from three and 6-of-8 from inside the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Hart put together another solid performance.
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Bogdanović is good to go for Friday’s game, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Bogdanović is a late addition to the injury report which doesn’t bode well for his chances of taking the court against San Antonio. His absence isn’t particularly notable for fantasy managers due to his lengthy absence and limited role in LA’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
The rookie big injured his foot on Wednesday and was already expected to miss the Clippers’ next two games. However, he’ll undergo surgery that will end his season early. He started to play more minutes after Ivica Zubac was traded to the Pacers, and there is still plenty of upside for the future. Over his final three games, he averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 16.5 minutes per game. A foot injury is worrisome for a big, but if he’s able to fully recover ahead of next season, he could compete for the starting center job.
Source: Tomer Azarly