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DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Cunningham had failed to reach 20 points in two games in a row, but bounced back with this effort in a loss to the Raptors on Sunday. The 24-year-old point guard had nine assists after recording 28 combined in the last two games. Cunningham has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks despite the point-scoring blip. The Pistons have three games upcoming in Week 21, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
DET • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Thompson is back after a five-game absence, and he’s in the starting lineup immediately. As a result, Marcus Sasser heads to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value at best.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Thompson is back after a five-game absence, but an immediate return to the starting lineup is not guaranteed. Back in mid-November, the Pistons’ wing was brought off the bench for a game after missing the previous four with a sprained right ankle. Marcus Sasser has been Thompson’s replacement in the starting lineup and may retain that role for another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
On a night when Tyler Herro (10/6/5 with one block and two three-pointers) struggled in his first game back from an injury, Jaquez did his best to compensate. He scored seven points in the fourth quarter, but the Heat’s late rally fell four points short. While Jaquez’s fantasy value has not been good enough to make him a must-roster player in all leagues, he’s worth holding onto in 12-team category leagues.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell returned to action after missing seven games with a groin injury, and he was used in a reserve role. However, he played 31 minutes and put up a respectable stat line. The Heat are off until Tuesday, and that may be when Powell returns to the starting lineup. If so, Kel’el Ware may be the player most likely headed to the bench.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware made a second consecutive start on Saturday, as the Heat remained without Andrew Wiggins (toe). The second-year center reached double digits in rebounds for the second straight game, and the double-double was his 22nd of the season. Add in the defensive stats, and this was a good night for managers who have Ware on their fantasy rosters. However, with Norman Powell (groin) returning on Saturday, Ware could head back to the bench as soon as Tuesday’s game against the Hornets.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Bam was bound to cool off after dropping 83 points on Tuesday, but putting up 20-plus in consecutive games is nothing to scoff at. The Heat center has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games, and he’s been a third-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. The Heat play three games in Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
DET • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Thompson is on the verge of returning after a five-game absence. Marcus Sasser has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and the second-year guard is likely headed to the bench if Thompson can play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Stewart, who played 20 minutes in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies, is out with a strained left calf. His absence moves Paul Reed up in the rotation, and he may hold onto the backup center role for a few games. In that role, Reed is worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Not long after he was added to the injury report due to left hip tightness, Jaquez has been upgraded to available. He’ll take on his usual role off the bench, where he has provided enough value to merit rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Herro is back after sitting out the last two games with a quad injury, and his return pushes Kasparas Jakučionis to the bench. Also of note is Norman Powell coming off the bench in his return from a back injury, leaving Larsson in the starting lineup.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Jaquez developed tightness in his left hip after the team’s pregame walkthrough. If he’s unable to play, the Heat will rely more on Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson.
Source: Anthony Chiang
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
about 2 months ago
Harris is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Grizzlies. His return means that Javonte Green will come off the bench, which limits his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Powell has missed the last seven games with groin strain, but is set to make his return against the Magic on Saturday. Pelle Larsson will head back to the bench with Powell returning to the starting lineup.
MIA • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Herro has missed the last two games with left quad soreness, but is set to make his return against the Magic on Saturday. Kasparas Jakučionis will return to the bench with Herro back in the starting lineup.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
After recording 13 assists in Thursday’s win over the Nets, Cunningham was even better against the Grizzlies. The Pistons’ star point guard racked up 15 helpers on Friday, the second time in three games that he’s hit that number. Cunningham also brought more to the table as a scorer, getting into double figures after scoring eight points on Thursday. He’ll likely run into greater resistance when the Pistons visit the Raptors on Sunday.
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren was dominant on Friday, an unsurprising development, given the Grizzlies’ lack of interior depth and size. The Pistons center made 80 percent of his shot attempts, and the double-double was his 33rd of the season and second in as many nights. For fantasy managers, they’ll get another game out of Duren as the Pistons visit the Raptors on Sunday.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Already without Ausar Thompson, the Pistons won’t have Tobias Harris for Friday’s game. Green moves into the starting lineup and is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. Due to Thompson’s continued absence, Sasser remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
about 2 months ago
Harris is dealing with a hip injury, and his absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Ron Holland is a potential replacement and would be worth streaming in deep leagues given the opportunity and matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert is back after a three-game absence, and he’ll take on his usual reserve role. With Ausar Thompson still out, there may be a few more minutes available than usual, but the Pistons expect to get their starting wing back soon. For Friday’s game, Kevin Huerter may lose out on a few minutes with LeVert available.
Source: Omari Sankofa
MIA • Forward • #22
about 2 months ago
Wiggins has missed Miami’s last four games with a toe injury, and Saturday’s game will be the fifth. While Myron Gardner had been the replacement in the starting lineup, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra called on Kel’el Ware to fill the void in Thursday’s win over the Bucks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
While Herro has missed Miami’s last two games, Powell has been absent for the last seven. For Thursday’s win over the Bucks, the Heat called on Kasparas Jakučionis and Pelle Larsson to move into the starting lineup, with the former scoring 18 points. If Powell and Herro play, Jakučionis and Larsson will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Thompson will likely sit out another game which should clear the way for Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II to see additional playing time. Thompson’s next chance to take the court will come on Sunday against the Raptors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert is on track to return from a three-game absence, and he should handle his normal workload. Kevin Huerter could see his playing time decrease as a result.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • • #
about 2 months ago
Jakučionis started a second straight game with Tyler Herro (quad) sidelined, and this outing was far more productive than the first. He set a new career high for rebounds and had one of his most effective scoring nights of the season. Jakučionis clearly has plenty of talent and is only 19 years old, making him a valuable asset in dynasty leagues. However, his lack of consistent minutes makes him a difficult player to roster in standard leagues.
MIA • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
The second-year guard has been a starter for most of the season for Miami, but he hasn’t been a consistent fantasy contributor. However, he was productive in this game and ended up setting a new career high for scoring while still contributing in other categories. The former second-round pick should continue to play big minutes, but he won’t offer enough in the box score to be worth rostering in most formats.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Well, it wasn’t exactly an encore. Two days after finishing with 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, Adebayo struggled from the floor and finished with a quarter of his total points from the win over the Wizards. Though he was able to get to the free throw line at a decent rate, he wasn’t able to replicate his 43 attempts from Tuesday’s game. He was still able to extend his streak of 20 point games to eight in a row.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Seven Pistons finished Thursday’s 131-107 victory in double figures, with the reserves getting a little more playing time due to the game getting out of hand. However, Green didn’t need “garbage time” to have one of his most productive games of the season. The 17 points were the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a January 5 blowout of the Knicks, and he scored eight in the third quarter. Friday’s game against the Grizzlies may be another opportunity for Green to put up solid numbers against a shorthanded opponent.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
The Pistons were able to pull away from the 76ers in the third quarter, despite Cunningham having a limited impact as a scorer. The All-Star guard attempted just six shots in the night, a season-low, with this being the second time he’s failed to put up at least ten. The good news is that Cunningham recorded 13 assists, the fifth time in the last six games that he’s dished out ten or more.
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren found himself in early foul trouble on Thursday, and that, combined with the blowout, conspired to limit the Pistons’ center to 15 minutes. The good news for fantasy managers was that Duren recorded his first double-double in three games and 32nd of the season. With the Pistons hosting the Grizzlies on Friday, that’s another game where Duren’s playing time could be limited due to the competition.
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
about 2 months ago
Given how banged-up the 76ers were entering Thursday’s game, this was an opportunity for some of the Pistons’ unheralded options to put up better numbers than usual. Robinson’s 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game in over a month, and he last made five triples in a February 21 win over the Bulls. Robinson’s four assists were a nice bonus, but he remains a three-point specialist in fantasy leagues.
MIA • Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Ware is back after missing Tuesday’s rout of the Wizards, and he’s been moved into the starting lineup. As a result, Myron Gardner will come off the bench. That’s the lone change to the Heat starting lineup.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Herro will miss a second straight game with a quad injury, meaning that Kasparas Jakučionis will remain in the starting lineup. The rookie has not done enough in prior opportunities to merit streaming in this spot.
Source: Tim Reynolds
MIA • Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Ware missed Tuesday’s record-setting game against the Wizards in which Bam Adebayo scored 83 points. It appears that Ware will return for this one and go back to his role with around 26-30 minutes per game. With Tyler Herro (quad/illness) questionable, Ware could be in for a bit of a bigger usage day if Herro does miss.
MIA • Forward • #22
about 2 months ago
Wiggins will miss a fourth straight game with a toe injury, likely resulting in another start for Myron Gardner. Gardner is not worth the risk in redraft leagues despite the role change.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center • #7
about 2 months ago
The impact of Ware’s absence on Tuesday may have been slightly skewed by Bam Adebayo going off for 83 points, as Miami’s starting center played 42 minutes. If Ware remains out, the Heat will likely have to go small a bit more often than they did against the Wizards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
At the time of his injury in late February, Powell was considered to be week-to-week. Pelle Larsson has moved into the starting lineup, but he has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio are superior streaming options where available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Jović has not appeared in a game since February 20, with the Heat labeling his injury as lower back injury management. Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are available to absorb the minutes that would usually go to Jović, whose absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Herro did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Wizards, with Kasparas Jakučionis replacing him in the starting lineup. With Norman Powell still out, the rookie could remain in the starting lineup if Herro can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Injured during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, Thompson has not appeared in a game since. Marcus Sasser has moved into the starting lineup, but Thompson’s absence has also resulted in more minutes for Ron Holland II. Holland offers a slightly higher short-term fantasy ceiling while the Pistons await Ausar’s return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert has missed the two games with a sprained left wrist, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a third on Thursday. Kevin Huerter’s playing time has increased in recent games, and he should continue to play rotation minutes off the bench due to LeVert’s injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
On the same night that Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, Duren had 26 points in 23 minutes in the blowout victory over the Nets. The 22-year-old center was 9-of-10 from the field and 8-of-10 from the free throw line. The Pistons cleared their bench with the game out of reach in the second half, but Duren still had a great game. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks.
MIA • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
The Heat have won six straight games, and Mitchell’s improvements as a playmaker is one of the reasons for the team’s surgery. During the streak, he has totaled 29 assists and five turnovers. Mitchell may not provide elite scoring, but the improved efficiency and defensive ability have given his fantasy value a welcome boost. The Heat play two more games in Week 20, starting with the Bucks on Thursday.
MIA • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
It’s unlikely to become a trivia question in the future, but Fontecchio was Miami’s second-leading scorer on a night when Bam Adebayo dropped a franchise-record 83 points. Fontecchio shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and the 18 points were the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a February 3 loss to the Hawks. In fact, Fontecchio’s 18 points matched his total from his prior five appearances.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Adebayo’s night was absurd, and it didn’t take long to realize that he was capable of doing something special. He scored 31 points in the first quarter and went into the halftime break with 43, with both accomplishments being franchise records. And despite holding a commanding lead throughout, the Heat didn’t pull Adebayo until late in the fourth, allowing him to put up the second-highest single-game point total in NBA history. He also set league records for free throws made and attempted, and became the first player to attempt at least 22 three-pointers and 30 free throws in the same game.
Source: Mike Vorkunov
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Coming off a four-game losing streak that included an embarrassing home loss to the Nets with Cunningham out of the lineup, the Pistons were highly motivated for Tuesday’s game against the Nets. Cunningham was able to produce 21 points, 15 assists and four three-pointers in just 26 minutes in the 138-100 victory. The Pistons have three more games this week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Thursday.
MIA • • #
about 2 months ago
Already without Andrew Wiggins, the Heat will also be without Tyler Herro for Tuesday’s game. As a result, Jakučionis moves into the starting lineup, but he has offered limited fantasy value on most nights when allowed to start.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Initially listed as questionable with a sore left quad, Herro has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Wizards. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Pelle Larsson and Myron Gardner all figure to see extra minutes and usage with Herro sidelined.
MIA • Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Ware’s absence means the Heat may opt to play more small ball against Washington, but Vlad Goldin and Simone Fontecchio (upgraded to available) are two candidates to see increased run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Herro is dealing with left quad soreness, and he’s in danger of sitting out against the Wizards. If he ends up missing this one, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Pelle Larsson and Myron Gardner could enjoy some extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
Fontecchio has missed three games with a strained groin, but he appears on track to play Tuesday night. If so, he’ll give the Heat another option to help compensate for the absences of Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jović.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham missed Saturday’s home loss to the Nets with a quad injury, but returned Sunday against the Heat. The Pistons still suffered a similar result, falling to the Heat by 11 points, though Cunningham played well with 26 points and 10 assists. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pistons have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Nets on Tuesday.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham is back after missing Saturday’s loss to the Nets. His return pushes Daniss Jenkins to the bench, with Marcus Sasser starting alongside the Pistons’ All-Star guard. Duncan Robinson, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren complete the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Cunningham is on track to play after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Nets. His return would push Marcus Sasser to the bench, where there may still be some minutes available to the young guard with Caris LeVert (wrist) out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
LeVert played 16 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Nets. With Cade Cunningham considered probable, he can absorb LeVert’s minutes, and then some. According to Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, there is no timeline for LeVert’s return.
Source: Coty M. Davis
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
While the field-goal percentage wasn’t great, most managers who have Duren on their rosters will be pleased with his final line. The Pistons center recorded a double-double with four defensive contributions after playing just 12 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Spurs due to foul trouble. And Duren will have another opportunity to put up numbers in Week 19, as the Pistons face the Heat on Sunday.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
about 2 months ago
Harris’ 18 points led the way for the shorthanded Pistons, and the double-double was his first since a February 19 win over the Knicks and third of the season. Due to Cade Cunningham’s quad injury, Harris’s offensive ceiling has been raised for the end of Week 19. If Cunningham can’t play on Friday against the Heat, that’s another game in which Harris could prove more valuable to fantasy managers.
DET • Point Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
With no Cade Cunningham (quad) or Ausar Thompson (ankle), the Pistons called on Jenkins and Marcus Sasser to start against the Nets. The former had an opportunity to tie the game in the Pistons’ penultimate possession, but his shot was short of the mark. Jenkins did record nine assists and two steals, so those who streamed him received solid value in those categories. As for Sasser, he accounted for eight points, three rebounds, four assists, five steals and two three-pointers. The Pistons are likely to be without Thompson for multiple games, and Cunningham’s status for Sunday’s game against the Heat remains undetermined. As a result, Jenkins and Sasser could be in line for another start.
DET • Point Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
The Pistons will roll out a new starting backcourt on Saturday, as Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson are out due to injury. Jenkins and Sasser will start, with the former offering a higher streaming ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren is officially available after landing on the injury report with back spasms. He’ll occupy his usual place within the Pistons’ starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report