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SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell will miss a ninth consecutive game due to a strained left adductor. Julian Champagnie will remain in the starting lineup until Vassell is healthy enough to return.
Source: Paul Garcia
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Pippen Jr. has yet to make his season debut, and he’ll likely be on a minutes restriction when he does. He’s not a player to monitor on fantasy basketball waiver wires.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Power Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Clarke’s continued absence has no impact to Memphis’ rotation, as the backup big man logged only two games before suffering the injury. Even when he returns, Clarke won’t be worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Morant will be sidelined for another contest, and it’s unclear when he’ll return. His continued absence is particularly noteworthy amid trade rumors. Morant’s absence will mean more playing time for Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr., with Spencer the preferred pickup for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Edey last played on December 7, and this latest update means he won’t return until at least late February or early March. While Edey is out, Jock Landale and Santi Aldama should continue to soak up minutes at center.
Source: Grizzlies PR
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle had just 11 points and shot 2-of-11 from the field in Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves. He also wasn’t that great the game before with nine points on 3-of-16 shooting against the Celtics. Castle bounced back with as many points as he had had in the previous two games (20) against the Thunder on Tuesday. He was also just three rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double. Castle will look to build on this performance Thursday against the Bucks.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s showdown will be the eighth consecutive game Vassell has missed with a strained left adductor. Julian Champagnie has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues until Vassell returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle had a rough night in Minneapolis. Not only could he not get shots to fall, but the second-year guard was also responsible for seven turnovers. While the rebound and assist numbers were solid, Castle’s inefficiency essentially nullified them. He’ll look to bounce back on Tuesday when the Spurs open a three-game week in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Due to injuries, Champagnie has started seven straight and eight of San Antonio’s last nine games. That stretch includes three double-doubles, with the Spurs’ forward offering top-100 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Rostered in 24 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Champagnie is worth a look in deep leagues as long as Devin Vassell remains out.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama was back in the starting lineup on Sunday, but the minutes (27) were still somewhat limited. Wembanyama landed on Rudy Gobert’s foot after attempting a three-pointer during the third quarter, tweaking his left ankle. That didn’t affect his availability for the rest of the game as he remained on the floor, but it could land Wemby on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Thunder. Luke Kornet (six points, 12 rebounds, one steal and one block) played 23 minutes off the bench.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Having come off the bench in his first few games back from a knee injury, Wembanyama is in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game. Luke Kornet heads to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. That’s the lone change to the lineup that began Saturday’s win over the Celtics.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward, who has been battling a lingering ankle issue recently, took on an expanded role from a scoring standpoint in this one with Memphis still playing without mercurial guard Ja Morant due to an ongoing calf injury. The 22-year-old hoisted a team-leading 15 shots and knocked down 5-of-10 from three-point range to fuel his fifth 20-point effort on the season. He drained a pair of clutch treys in the final two minutes of regulation to put the Grizzlies ahead for good. He’ll continue to see an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities while Morant and other key contributors for the Grizzlies remain sidelined. The Grizzlies are off until Thursday when they face the Magic before closing out the week with a rematch against Orlando on Sunday afternoon.
MEM • Center • #2
about 2 months ago
Landale has made the most of his recent opportunity, starting five consecutive games for the Grizzlies in place of injured center Zach Edey, who remains sidelined with a stress reaction in his left ankle. The 30-year-old big man has reached double-digit points in five of his last six games, while playing nearly 25 minutes during that span. He offers enough scoring and rebounding production to be worthy of consideration as a short-term stopgap in deeper fantasy leagues.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama will be available for both games of the Spurs’ weekend back-to-back. While his playing time may be limited, resulting in Luke Kornet getting another start, the 7-foot-4 center doesn’t need much time to offer elite fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Spencer drew the start at point guard in place of an injured Ja Morant (calf) and reached double-digit points for the third time in his last four games, while posting at least 11 helpers for the second straight contest. The unheralded 25-year-old guard has proven to be a capable scorer and facilitator for the injury-plagued Grizzlies but his fantasy appeal is limited to deeper leagues right now. He has been providing a ton of value in assists and free throw percentage so far.
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #46
about 2 months ago
Konchar is available for the first time since December 7. He’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, but he’ll give the Grizzlies additional depth off the bench.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama is listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee. If he’s ruled out, Luke Kornet could move into the starting lineup as his replacement.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama took over as San Antonio’s primary catalyst in the second half, scoring a game-high 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting. The 22-year-old generational talent remains limited from a minutes standpoint as he works his way back from a knee issue, but he’s still delivered some monster fantasy performances off the bench. He’s averaged 22.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks in just 24.5 minutes over his last three games since returning from a brief two-game absence. The Spurs close out the week with a road tilt against the Timberwolves before opening up a three-game week against the Thunder and Bucks before a rematch against Minnesota.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Fox eclipsed the 20-point plateau for the first time in three games, falling one rebound shy of his fourth double-double performance of the year. The 28-year-old facilitator hasn’t lived up to expectations from a scoring standpoint in his first full season with San Antonio, but he’s still provided fifth-round fantasy value, averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks through 29 games.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Added to the injury report Friday evening, Champagnie is good to go for Saturday night. He has been Devin Vassell’s replacement in the starting lineup and can provide deep-league streaming value, especially for managers needing three-pointers.
Source: Tom Orsborn
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #46
about 2 months ago
Konchar has not appeared in a game since December 7. While his availability does not affect fantasy basketball, Konchar being available would give the Grizzlies additional depth off the bench.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant will remain out for another game, with Sunday’s being the fifth that he’s missed since suffering a right calf contusion. The Grizzlies will continue to rely on Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. to handle the point guard responsibilities.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Caldwell-Pope exited Friday’s loss to the Thunder with a jaw injury suffered during the second quarter and did not return. His absence from the injury report means that he’ll play rotation minutes off the bench, but this will not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
While he struggled shooting the basketball, Spencer hit double digits in assists for the third time this season. The 11 helpers were two shy of his career-high, as he continues to offer solid fantasy value as Ja Morant’s replacement in the starting lineup. Vince Williams Jr. had a good night off the bench, tallying 13 points, three rebounds, five assists, one block and three three-pointers in 23 minutes. Until Morant is healthy enough to play, Spencer and Williams will handle the point guard duties.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained ankle, Coward’s playing time was restricted on Friday. While the field-goal percentage wasn’t great, fantasy managers can make use of the rebounds and assists. GG Jackson, who started while Coward was out, had one of his best games of the season, tallying 18 points, two rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers in 21 minutes. Coward’s minutes will increase in the coming games, likely reducing Jackson’s opportunities.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Playing against a severely depleted Thunder roster, Jackson and the Grizzlies controlled Friday’s game for most of the first three quarters. After making all three of his shot attempts in the third quarter, JJJ was 0-of-3 in the fourth as Memphis lost a game that it led by as much as 21. The final stat line was solid, but fantasy managers may have hoped for more from Jackson on a night when the Grizzlies were once again without Ja Morant.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Caldwell-Pope injured his jaw during the second quarter of Friday’s game, exiting with just over four minutes remaining in the period. Due to injuries, the Grizzlies will go with a nine-man rotation for the rest of the game.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward is back after missing Memphis’ last two games and is immediately back in the starting lineup. GG Jackson heads to the bench, where his already-low fantasy value takes a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #46
about 2 months ago
Konchar’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball. However, his initial listing as doubtful may be a sign that he isn’t far from a return to action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
After a two-game absence, Coward is officially available to return on Friday. GG Jackson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he’ll take the most significant hit with Coward back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams is good to go after initially being questionable for Friday’s game. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Javon Small, who played 21 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s loss to the Suns.
Source: Jonah Dylan
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie, who has starting for the injured Devin Vassell, is dealing with mid-back soreness. If he’s unable to play on Saturday, the Spurs could potentially turn to Dylan Harper to fill the void. Champagnie’s availability may also affect Carter Bryant, who is considered questionable due to a G League assignment.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Suns, leaving Cam Spencer and Javon Small to handle the point guard duties. If Williams remains out on Friday, Small will stay in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant has missed the Grizzlies’ last three games with a right calf contusion, and Friday’s game will be the fourth. Cam Spencer has played well this season, and he should be streamed until Morant returns and can play starters’ minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #46
about 2 months ago
Konchar has been out since December 7 and appears likely to miss another game on Friday. Even with Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke unavailable, Konchar’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward has missed Memphis’ last two games with a sprained ankle, with GG Jackson replacing him in the starting lineup. Coward’s return would likely push Jackson to the bench, which would not significantly affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Still under a minutes restriction, Wembanyama played 26 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. However, as was proven most recently in Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, he doesn’t need to be on the court long to impact fantasy basketball. Wemby’s final stat line only lacked a three-pointer, and the four blocks were one more than the phenom’s total in prior three appearances. The Spurs hit the road for their next three games, including a back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday against the Celtics and Timberwolves.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
In addition to filling up his stat line, Castle kept the turnovers in check, recording just two in the win over the Lakers. Also crucial to fantasy managers were the second-year guard’s percentages, as he made 60 percent of his field-goal attempts and did not miss a free throw. Castle missed both of his three-point attempts, but that area may come along slowly due to the responsibilities on his plate. In addition to initiating offense, he’s being asked to take on San Antonio’s most challenging perimeter matchup on defense. That’s a lot to ask of a young player, but that hasn’t prohibited Castle from establishing himself as a key player in the Spurs’ rotation.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
While his category league value is limited due to lackluster defensive production, Johnson is capable of coming through with the occasional big scoring night. The 27 points he scored against the Lakers were the most in a game for the Spurs forward since December 27, when he hit that number in a loss to the Jazz. Even with Johnson averaging 15.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, he has only offered 12th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
This was a third straight start for Spencer. The first was rough for him as a shooter, but he has been worth streaming in the role with averages of 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.3 triples over the last three games. Spencer was excellent for most of December as well, and if Ja Morant (calf) remains out against the Thunder on Friday, Spencer will have upside as a streaming option.
MEM • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
The second-round pick had a couple of strong outings in October but was then sidelined for a while with a toe injury. With Ja Morant (calf) sidelined, he has been able to fill out the backup point guard minutes. That hadn’t led to much production until this game. Small isn’t worth adding in redraft leagues as long as Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. are healthy, but he should be stashed in dynasty leagues.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Despite being listed as questionable earlier in the day, Wembanyama will play on the second night of a back-to-back against Los Angeles. The superstar center scored 30 points off the bench on Tuesday in a one-point loss to the Grizzlies, and will have a chance to log a third straight 30-point game on Wednesday against a Lakers team that’s won three straight games.
Source: Tom Petrini
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Aldama will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable. He’ll continue to play a significant reserve role for Memphis after playing 24 minutes on the first night of this back-to-back.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Jackson was downgraded from probable to questionable earlier in the day, which is often an indicator that a player will end up missing a game. However, he’ll be good to go and should see his typical role after playing 35 minutes on Tuesday.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
This will be a third straight absence for Morant. Cam Spencer has been starting in his place, but with Vince Williams Jr. (knee) back, Spencer could return to the bench or at least lose out on some minutes.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Initially probable for Memphis’ second game in as many nights, Jackson has been downgraded to questionable. With Santi Aldama also questionable because of a sore right ankle, the Grizzlies could be down two rotation frontcourt players. In that case, they would have to rely even more on Jock Landale and Christian Koloko, with the former being the safer streaming option.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Aldama has been dealing with an ankle injury, and it could cost him the second leg of the Grizzlies’ back-to-back set. If Aldama is ultimately ruled out, more playing time could be available for Jock Landale and GG Jackson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby is dealing with a left knee bone bruise and is in danger of sitting out against Los Angeles. If he’s sidelined, Luke Kornet could see a bump in playing time and remain the Spurs’ starting center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama was a force inside the paint and also knocked down 3-of-6 from three-point range in his return to San Antonio’s lineup following a brief two-game absence due to left knee soreness. The 22-year-old generational talent came off the bench in this one and fantasy managers should anticipate the Spurs putting a governor on his workload as he continues to deal with lingering physical issues. The limited opportunities haven’t prevented him from making a significant fantasy impact of late as he’s averaging an absurd 27.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.8 blocks in five games over the past two weeks.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie came out of the gate on fire, knocking down four three-pointers to finish the opening stanza with a game-high 15 points. He was relatively quiet over the final three quarters but still managed to break the 20-point barrier for the third time in his last four games. The 24-year-old guard is worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats based on his recent production but there’s some regression looming based on his track record since he’s in the midst of an insanely hot run from a shooting standpoint.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
After a two-game absence, Wembanyama has been given the all-clear to play. However, he will be under a minutes restriction and come off the bench. Luke Kornet remains the starting center, but his playing time will decrease somewhat with Wembanyama back in the fold.
Source: Michael C. Wright
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby has a chance to return to the court following a two-game absence, which could mean reduced roles for Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk. Kornet is worth holding even after Wemby returns, as the Spurs will surely be cautious with their franchise superstar’s minutes.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Fox hit two corner threes during the fourth quarter, which boosted the final points tally for the night. Over the past two weeks, the Spurs guard has offered eighth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Fox’s problem recently has been the foul line, as he’s making just 65.4 percent of his attempts. While he’s never been an elite foul shooter, that’s poor for a guard of his caliber. The Spurs begin a four-game Week 12 in Memphis on Tuesday, and they’ll have two back-to-backs.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle has recorded at least seven assists in six consecutive games, with Saturday’s tally being the most for him since an 11-assist night on December 21 against the Wizards. However, the lack of three-pointers and low field-goal percentage limits his value in eight-cat formats. Castle remains a player who needs to be rostered in most leagues, but his ceiling will be somewhat limited until he becomes more consistent in those areas.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
After coming back to earth in Friday’s win over the Pacers, Champagnie had a better night shooting the basketball on Saturday. In addition to the 20 points and four three-pointers, he recorded his fourth double-double of the season. With Devin Vassell (adductor) out until mid-January, Champagnie is worth streaming in deep leagues.
SAS • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Once again starting for the injured Victor Wembanyama (knee), Kornet arguably had his best game of the season. In addition to recording a season-high point total, the 7-foot-1 center blocked five shots and was solid on the glass. Due to Kornet’s play, Kelly Olynyk (5/3/2/1) only played 14 minutes off the bench. Wembanyama, who will travel with the team for Tuesday’s game in Memphis, is day-to-day. Kornet will be worth streaming as long as the Spurs are without their starting center.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
While Wemby avoided a major knee injury, he will remain out for a second straight game. Luke Kornet will remain in the starting lineup once again, while Kelly Olynyk will fill out the reserve center minutes for the Spurs. Olynyk was more productive than Kornet on Friday, though Kornet played 27 minutes to Olynyk’s 20.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Harper played a more prominent role for the Spurs in their first action without franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama after he suffered a hyperextended left knee earlier this week. The 19-year-old rookie connected on 8-of-12 shots from inside the arc and shot 60 percent overall on the night, finishing just two points shy of matching his previous career-high mark set back on December 18. The second-overall pick from last summer’s NBA Draft has shown flashes of elite scoring potential but he hasn’t quite arrived as a consistent and reliable fantasy option at this stage of his development.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
San Antonio had little trouble taking care of business against the floundering Pacers with Fox reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time in his last six contests since December 21. It would’ve been an even bigger night from a scoring standpoint had he not been ice-cold from three-point range where he went just 2-of-9 in an uncharacteristically poor effort. The 28-year-old guard will be asked to shoulder more of the scoring workload with Victor Wembanyama (knee) likely to miss a couple additional games. The Spurs are back in action on Saturday night when they face the Trail Blazers to close out a back-to-back.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie, who set a franchise record with 11 three-pointers en route to a career-high 36-point effort earlier this week against the Knicks, came crashing back to earth in this one. The 24-year-old went 2-of-11 from beyond the arc but managed to salvage an otherwise forgettable effort by corralling eight boards. There should be some additional opportunities for him in the short-term while Victor Wembanyama (knee) is sidelined but his streakiness limits his appeal to extremely deep leagues.