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MIA • Forward • #16
28 days ago
Undrafted from Arizona in 2024, Johnson has been a part of the Heat’s bench for the last two seasons. The 24-year-old forward won the slam dunk contest, besting the Spurs’ Carter Bryant in the final round. Bryant earned the only 50 score of the night with a dunk that resembled Vince Carter’s iconic dunk in the 2000 slam dunk contest, but failed to complete a dunk on his next turn. Johnson won the competition with a windmill jam after taking off from a step inside the free throw line.
MIA • Guard • #24
28 days ago
After putting up All-Star-level numbers with the Clippers last season, Powell was traded to the Heat ahead of the final year of his current contract. And the move east has been a successful one for the guard individually, going into the All-Star break with averages of 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.9 three-pointers per game. That production was good enough to earn Powell his first All-Star nod, and he hopes to continue the relationship with the Heat for years to come. “Hopefully, there’s some good synergy from what they’ve seen that I bring to the table,” Powell said, according to the Miami Herald. “And hopefully a deal is able to be done sometime. But yeah, I see myself being here and being a part of the Heat organization for however long they’ll have me.” Having entered the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 86, Powell has offered top-50 fantasy value for most of the season. A lingering subplot for the Heat is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, and the team is one of many that will have more resources at its disposal in the summer to make a move for the star forward if he becomes available.
Source: Miami Herald
UTA • Small Forward • #28
29 days ago
Sensabaugh hadn’t scored at least 28 points in a game since he dropped 43 points in a loss to the Bulls on January 14. The 22-year-old shooting guard played 34 minutes that night and 36 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Sensabaugh is worth rostering if the Jazz decide to consistently play him that much during silly season.
UTA • Center and Power Forward • #34
29 days ago
Tshiebwe had one rebound and three assists in five minutes off the bench before heading to the locker room. The 26-year-old center was ruled out with a concussion at halftime. Tshiebwe hasn’t been a factor in fantasy basketball this season.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #5
29 days ago
Williams appeared to say the wrong thing to an official and was ejected in the first half of Thursday’s game against the Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old shooting guard had six points in seven minutes prior to the ejection. John Konchar could be in line for more minutes with Williams unavailable. It’s unclear if he’ll face any further disciplinary action.
UTA • • #
29 days ago
In a statement released by the NBA less than an hour before the Jazz tipped off against the Trail Blazers on Thursday, commissioner Adam Silver said, “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games.” The Jazz were held accountable for holding out starters, notably Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen, in the fourth quarter of the February 7 game against the Magic and February 9 game against the Heat. It’s been an active week for Silver, who also levied multiple suspensions against players stemming from a benches-clearing incident with the Hornets and Pistons. Only time will tell if the Jazz receive this message or decide to get more creative in their pursuit of better lottery odds.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
30 days ago
George will get another night off, and he’ll look to recover during the All-Star break. Even if he comes back from the break healthy, George is a candidate to miss games down the stretch as the Jazz look to secure a more favorable pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Isaiah Collier has shined with George out, so fantasy managers should continue to deploy him until further notice.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
30 days ago
Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is out for the season, and the Jazz were already sitting their stars in the fourth quarter. It was only a matter of time before Markkanen started missing games, and Thursday’s matchup with Portland surely won’t be the last of the 2025-26 campaign. Kyle Filipowski should be in line for big minutes tonight, and he’s worth streaming for the small, three-game slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
30 days ago
The news come out of left field, and Haynes notes that JJJ underwent surgery after a localized PVNS growth was discovered post trade. Fantasy managers should have already planned for him to miss fourth quarters, but now he’ll be totally unavailable. With Jackson Jr. sidelined and Utah already in active tank mode, it won’t be long before other starters begin to get shut down. “Silly season” heroes will emerge from this rotation, and some of the best are Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier and Vince Williams Jr.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Starting for the injured Keyonte George, Collier put together another high-assist effort in Utah’s blowout of the Kings. He’s recorded at least nine assists in five straight games, hitting double digits in four. Regardless of George’s availability, Collier will be worth rostering for the silly season, especially after the Jazz traded Walter Clayton Jr. to the Grizzlies as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
After totaling 18 points on 5-of-19 shooting in Utah’s prior two games, Sensabaugh dropped an efficient 19 points on Wednesday. He played 24 minutes against the Kings, and depending on how the Jazz handle Lauri Markkanen’s workload, that could increase after the All-Star break. Given what he can do in his current role, Sensabaugh is a player worth rostering during the silly season.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen has not exceeded 27 minutes since a February 1 loss to the Raptors, when he played 39, and he was on the floor for 21 minutes on Wednesday. Of course, his playing time on Wednesday was influenced by the game being a blowout, but the recent decrease in playing time lowers Markkanen’s fantasy ceiling. Twenty-five minutes of Markkanen is better than 30-plus minutes of many other forwards in fantasy basketball, but Utah’s focus on the draft lottery has done managers no favors.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
One way to ensure that your team isn’t the focus of any tanking complaints is to blow the doors off your opponent as soon as possible. That’s what Jackson and the Jazz did on Wednesday, outscoring Sacramento 39-20 in the first quarter. He recorded a complete stat line in 22 minutes of play, and this feels like a case in which fantasy managers will be lucky to get 28-30 minutes out of Trip again this season. The Jazz end the pre-break portion of their schedule with a game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware’s inconsistency has been maddening, as it’s landed him in Erik Spoelstra’s dog house on multiple occasions. However, after a poor showing in Monday’s loss to the Jazz, he got another opportunity to start on Wednesday. Give Ware credit for taking advantage of the opportunity, recording his second double-double in three games. While his season-long value remains high, Ware’s inconsistency lowers his ceiling. Hopefully, he’ll be able to go on a sustained run of good play after the All-Star break.
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
While he wasn’t the choice to fill the void left in the starting lineup by Andrew Wiggins, that didn’t prevent Jaquez from having another solid night at the office. And it was much needed, as the Heat wing totaled 13 points on 3-of-19 shooting against the Wizards and Jazz. Jaquez’s 23 points were the most in a game for him since a December 27 win over the Pacers in which he dropped 28. Add in the other categories, and this was an excellent night to have Jaquez rostered. Myron Gardner made the spot start in Wiggins’ absence, finishing with eight points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in 23 minutes.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
While his season-long value has not met the expectations of most fantasy managers, Adebayo goes into the All-Star break on a high note. He scored at least 20 points in 11 of his last 13 games, recording eight double-doubles. During this run, Adebayo was a third-round player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Heat complete their Week 17 with two games after the All-Star break, starting with the Hawks on February 20.
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined for this game, Gardner will enter the starting unit for Miami. Gardner has been productive as a starter recently, averaging 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals across his last three starts. He should be able to contribute decent value in an increased role.
Source: Ira Winderman
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George aggravated his sprained right ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Magic, and Wednesday’s game will be the second that he’s missed. Isaiah Collier has moved into the starting lineup, and he should be rostered while George sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
The Heat will already be without a number of key players, and Wiggins’ absence would make the team severely shorthanded. If Wiggins is ultimately ruled out, Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jović will pick up the slack.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
With Powell and Larsson out for another game, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will get longer looks in Miami’s rotation. Jaquez Jr. is the preferred streaming option due to his ability to contribute meaningfully in multiple categories.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
This was the second time in his last three games that Wiggins scored exactly 26 points, a number he has only surpassed on two other occasions this season. Wiggins has been solid this season, and his production as of late, poor free throw shooting aside, has been excellent. He was the leading scorer for Miami in this game, though it wasn’t enough to get the win. He’ll look to stay hot in New Orleans on Wednesday.
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
For the second straight game, Jakučionis finished with at least 20 points and exactly six three-pointers. Those are the only two such games of his career. The rookie got off to a hot start, scoring 17 points in the first half. Unfortunately, he cooled down after the break and wasn’t able to expand on his early success. Still, it was great to see Miami’s first-round pick have a productive outing for the second time in 24 hours.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo didn’t have an efficient night shooting the ball, but he was able to record a 20-point double-double for the seventh time in 2026. His five-game streak with at least one steal came to a close, and this was also his eighth straight game without a block. Despite being one of the best defenders in the league, Adebayo hasn’t contributed as much on that end for fantasy managers this season. Miami’s final game before the All-Star break will be in New Orleans on Wednesday.
UTA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Filipowski didn’t get the starting nod, but he was able to record a double-double for the fourth time in his last six games. He was also part of the closing unit since head coach Will Hardy once again benched the veterans at the end of the game. Filipowski should be able to have more outings like this one over the final two months of the season, making him worth stashing.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson wasn’t as efficient as he was in his debut for Utah, but he was still able to contribute similar numbers. However, it had a chance to be a much better night. He scored 17 points in the first half, but he wasn’t part of the closing lineup. Managers should expect that trend to continue, which will limit Jackson’s impact in the box score. Still, he’s at least playing, and he’s been productive to this point.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier returned to the starting lineup for this game, and while he wasn’t able to maintain his double-double streak, he was still able to provide plenty of assists and steals. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 16.0 points, 10.1 assists and 2.1 steals while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor. Keyonte George (ankle) was sidelined and could remain out for Utah’s final game before the All-Star break on Wednesday. Collier is a must-roster player as long as he’s starting.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
With George sidelined with an ankle injury, which he suffered on Saturday, Collier will enter the starting lineup. Over his last three games, Collier has averaged 20.7 points, 14.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He should be considered a high-priority streaming option as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
For the first time since January 6, Adebayo and Ware will start together. The latter had a productive game in Sunday’s win over the Wizards, and Miami will hope that he can build on that, filling the void left by Pelle Larsson. The other change to the lineup is Fontecchio, who starts due to Norman Powell’s absence
Source: Anthony Chiang
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love’s absence isn’t meaningful now that Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the roster. Kyle Filipowski may see a few extra minutes behind Jusuf Nurkić, but Filipowski isn’t worth a look while competing for minutes in a crowded Utah frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson sustained a right elbow contusion in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, and it cost him Sunday’s win over the Wizards. Larsson is expected to sit out the second leg of Miami’s back-to-back set, which means Simone Fontecchio should take on an expanded workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell exited Sunday’s matchup with Washington at the end of the third quarter with back tightness, but the Heat may have simply been cautious with Powell against Washington due to the blowout nature of the contest. If Powell is sidelined for the second leg of Miami’s back-to-back set, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could see upticks in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George aggravated his sprained right ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Magic, exiting during the first half. His absence will push Isaiah Collier into the starting lineup, and he qualifies as a must-roster player when he starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
Jakučionis had the best game of his rookie season on Sunday, recording new highs in points and three-pointers. The 6-foot-6 guard shot 6-of-6 from beyond the arc and made 80 percent of his attempts from the field. Jakučionis’ fantasy value moving forward depends on the availability of Davion Mitchell (5/2/3/1 and one three-pointer in 25 minutes), as his opportunities tend to be limited when “Off Night” is available. With Sunday’s game being a blowout, Jakučionis got to play more during the fourth quarter.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Miami rolled on Sunday, and that factored into Ware getting more playing time than he has recently. However, that should not be used to overlook his performance, which was the other reason why the second-year center logged 30 minutes. The double-double was Ware’s first in over a month, and this is the production level the Heat expects from him consistently. He’ll look to start Week 17 on a high note when the Heat host the Jazz on Monday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
With the Heat rolling to a 132-101 victory, Adebayo only needed to play 28 minutes on Sunday. After going on a run of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points, he entered Sunday having totaled 32 on 9-of-29 shooting in the last two. When you need to get right, it never hurts to run into one of the worst teams in the NBA. Adebayo and the Heat play four games in Week 17, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell was ruled out at the end of the third quarter due to tightness in his lower back. With the Heat hosting the Jazz on Monday, it’s likely that the team decided to sit Powell since they were up by a significant margin. Powell finished with 21 points, four rebounds, one steal and five three-pointers in 25 minutes.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
Already without Tyler Herro, the Heat won’t have Pelle Larsson for Sunday’s game as he recovers from an elbow injury. Gardner, who performed well in his first two starts this season, is back in the starting lineup to fill the resulting void.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo is good to go after being listed as probable initially. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting center, with Kel’el Ware remaining with the reserves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell was upgraded to probable on Sunday morning, so he was on track to be available. He’ll take on his usual role as Miami’s primary scoring option on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Powell is on track to be available against the Wizards. And this could be a big game for the All-Star guard, as Washington is ranked 29th in points allowed per game and defensive rating.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson, who suffered a right elbow contusion during Friday’s loss to the Celtics, was initially listed as doubtful. Simone Fontecchio replaced him in the lineup to begin the second half on Friday, so he may be the next man up to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
While other players on the Jazz are being removed after three quarters, Collier continues to play lots of minutes for Utah. The 21-year-old point guard has now played at least 30 minutes in four consecutive games, a timeline that overlaps with Keyonte George’s right ankle sprain. Until there’s concrete news that George is coming back, Collier should be rostered in all formats. In the last four games, he’s averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson and most of the starters curiously played 25 minutes or less. The Jazz led by seven entering the fourth quarter before sidelining the 26-year-old power forward and other veterans, which ultimately led to the three-point loss. Jackson’s fantasy upside will be limited if this kind of game management continues. While he played well when he was on the court, fantasy managers have to consider it a discouraging debut.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George missed the last three games with a right ankle sprain, only to return Saturday and re-aggravate the injury in the first half of the game against the Magic. Isiah Collier started the second half for the Jazz and is a must-add player in all formats while George’s health status is up in the air.
Source: Andy Blarsen
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Jackson is set to start in his Jazz debut against the Magic on Saturday. At the same time, George is returning from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 22-year-old point guard will be limited to around 24 minutes, according to Jazz coach Will Hardy. That could mean some extra minutes for Isaiah Collier.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love was upgraded to probable early Saturday, so his availability isn’t a surprise for the game against the Magic. With the Jazz’ acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. and other players available, Love isn’t likely to see enough minutes to be fantasy-relevant unless something changes.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George, who’s missed the last three games, was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability for Saturday’s game against the Magic isn’t much of a surprise. His availability will push Isaiah Collier back to the bench despite doing an excellent job while George was out.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell, who returned to the Heat lineup on Friday after missing three games for personal reasons, is dealing with a sprained right hand. Miami’s already shorthanded on the perimeter, and not having its leading scorer could leave the Heat calling on Myron Gardner to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson suffered a right elbow contusion during Friday’s loss to the Celtics and did not play during the second half. With Tyler Herro (ribs) already out, the Heat may be forced to turn to Simone Fontecchio as the spot starter. While he can provide a few three-pointers, fantasy managers will be better served seeking out Jaime Jaquez Jr. before adding Fontecchio.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo is dealing with tightness in his right hip, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Sunday. If not, the Heat would likely turn to Kel’el Ware to fill the void. While he has been inconsistent this season, Ware would be worth slotting into lineups if allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
After missing Utah’s last two games, Love is on track to be available for Saturday’s game. However, with Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle Filipowski and Jusuf Nurkić available, there may not be enough minutes for Love to affect fantasy basketball. Nurkić has been a DNP-CD in the last two games; if he isn’t starting, don’t expect him to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, George is on track to be available after a three-game absence. While the Jazz have held Jusuf Nurkić out of games recently, even though he was listed as available, that should not be an issue for George. That said, fantasy managers need to ensure that he’s in the starting lineup before locking the point guard into their lineups. George’s return would push Isaiah Collier to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
After an eight-game stretch in which he averaged 23.4 points per game, Adebayo has cooled off some in Miami’s last two games. He’s scored 16 points in back-to-back games, shooting 9-of-29 from the field. While he has still been a top-50 player over the past three weeks, the last two games have been a bit of a letdown, given what fantasy managers saw from Bam during that eight-game run.
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Back in the Heat lineup after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks, Wiggins’ 26 points were the most he’s scored in a game since dropping 28 in a December 27 win over the Pacers. He has consistently hit double figures, but fantasy managers who have Wiggins rostered are hoping for more nights like Friday, especially with Tyler Herro (ribs) out. He and the Heat end Week 16 on Sunday against the Wizards in what could be a high-scoring affair.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
After shooting 5-of-21 from the field in a January 25 win over the Suns, Powell has scored 21 points or more in three consecutive appearances. Friday’s game was his first since January 29, as he missed three for personal reasons. With Tyler Herro (ribs) out and lacking a return timeline, more responsibility has fallen on Powell’s shoulders. And on most nights, he’s been up to the task.
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson, who did not attempt a shot during Friday’s defeat, played 12 minutes and exited due to a right elbow contusion. Simone Fontecchio (two points, two rebounds, one steal and one block) started the third quarter but offered little offensive value, missing all five of his shots from the field. If Larsson can’t play on Sunday against the Wizards, Fontecchio may be the replacement in the lineup. Unfortunately, his showing in Boston wasn’t good enough to gain the confidence of fantasy managers who may be seeking a streamer.
Source: Anthony Chiang
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love has missed Utah’s last two games due to illness. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with the Jazz adding Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline. While it remains to be seen how much JJJ and Jusuf Nurkić will play on Saturday, Love is not likely to get the minutes needed to offer value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George has missed Utah’s last three games, while Isaiah Collier has flourished as the starting point guard in his absence. Collier is worth holding onto for the rest of the season, as his opportunities to run the show may increase as Utah looks to hold onto its first-round pick.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Playing in his home state of Georgia for the first time as an NBA player, Bailey put up 20 points and a complete stat line. While the shooting efficiency was lacking, his getting up 26 shots and logging 40 minutes may be a sign of what’s to come if the Jazz shut down their vets later this season. For those who can afford to take a hit in the field-goal percentage category, Bailey is worth picking up. The Jazz end Week 16 on Saturday against the Jazz.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
While teammate Isaiah Collier played all 48 minutes, Markkanen didn’t even play half that. The Jazz forward logged 23 minutes in Atlanta, and that’s one of the concerns for fantasy managers who have him rostered. The good news is that Markkanen actually played, unlike Jusuf Nurkić, who was active. Hopefully, for the sake of those who have Lauri rostered, the Jazz will rule him out when he isn’t playing, rather than resorting to the Nurkić-related shenanigans of the last two games.