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MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 hour ago
Dieng was initially listed as questionable with an illness, but has since been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Hawks. The 22-year-old small forward left Thursday’s loss to the Heat after only playing 14 minutes. AJ Green could make a spot start with Dieng out, though he’s not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
MIL • Point Guard • #
about 1 hour ago
Porter was initially listed as questionable but has since been ruled in for Saturday’s game against the Hawks. The 25-year-old shooting guard returned after missing four games and had six points, seven rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Heat.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 hour ago
Antetokounmpo has been available for five of the last six Bucks games, but he missed the last back-to-back and is set to sit out Saturday’s game against the Hawks ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Pacers. The 31-year-old power forward continues to manage a calf injury. The Bucks figure to rely heavily on Myles Turner and Bobby Portis with Antetokounmpo sidelined.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 17 hours ago
Mobley had an excellent night at the office in Dallas, except for the foul shooting. The Cavaliers’ forward/center shot 80 percent from the field and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Dallas potentially having Daniel Gafford for Sunday’s rematch could make things a bit more challenging for Mobley, but it would be unsurprising if he had a big day to end Week 20.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 17 hours ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers took care of business early on Friday, allowing him to watch a good chunk of the fourth quarter from the bench. After shooting 13-of-35 from the field in his two prior appearances, the Cavaliers’ guard was far more efficient in scoring his points. Add in the eight assists, and Friday was a good night for managers who have Mitchell on their rosters. Cleveland hosts Dallas on Sunday to end Week 20, so he could be in for another good night.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
about 20 hours ago
The Cavaliers won’t have Sam Merrill for Friday’s game, as he has been ruled out due to hamstring tightness. Ellis will move into the starting lineup, giving his short-term fantasy value a boost. Jaylon Tyson’s playing time may increase, but he misses out on the fantasy value increase that would have come if he were allowed to start.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 20 hours ago
Merrill was added to the injury report on Friday afternoon due to tightness in his left hamstring, and now he’s officially out. Keon Ellis will move into the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Ellis is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Danny Cunningham
MIL • Point Guard • #
about 21 hours ago
While Porter recently returned from right knee synovitis, Dieng is dealing with an illness. Ryan Rollins started for KPJ while he was sidelined and would return to the starting five. If Dieng can’t play, AJ Green could make a spot start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 21 hours ago
Milwaukee closes the week with a back-to-back, making it possible that fantasy managers get one game out of Antetokounmpo instead of two. If he plays the Hawks on Saturday, Giannis likely won’t play the Pacers on Sunday. He sat out the second game of Milwaukee’s most recent back-to-back, a loss to the Magic on March 8.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
1 day ago
Merrill is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and it could keep him sidelined against Dallas. If Merrill is ultimately ruled out, more playing time could be available for Jaylon Tyson and Keon Ellis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
1 day ago
Following a one-game absence with a back injury, Portis was back playing his typical role off the bench. Though it wasn’t enough for the Bucks to get the win, he has his highest-scoring performance since Feb. 24 and shot at least 50 percent from the floor for a ninth straight game. Portis is a solid reserve that ranks inside the top-100 in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks. However, his limited minutes will continue to cap his upside.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
1 day ago
With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) back in the lineup, Rollins returned to playing a role off the bench. However, he still played 33 minutes to KPJ’s 27 and was far more productive. Rollins has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season, and as long as he is playing big minutes, he’ll continue to be a strong fantasy asset. However, he may be limited if he continues to come off the bench.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
1 day ago
Antetokounmpo has been available for five of the Bucks’ last six games, but this was his best offensive performance. In fact, this was his highest-scoring performance since Jan. 11, which was over two months prior to this game. Giannis hasn’t been quite as productive as he typically is, most notably a lack of production on the glass. He’ll look to build on this scoring performance in Saturday’s game in Atlanta.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
1 day ago
Dieng only played 14 minutes, and the only stats he contributed were a turnover and two fouls. Clearly, the illness was bothering him. Ryan Rollins should take on extra minutes down the stretch with Dieng sidelined.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Point Guard • #
2 days ago
Porter is back in the lineup after missing four games with a knee injury, which pushes Ryan Rollins to the bench. That’s the lone change to the Bucks’ starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
2 days ago
Sims is back after a one-game absence, which resulted in Pete Nance picking up a few more minutes off the bench. Nance may not fall out of the rotation entirely, but his playing time should decrease with Sims available.
Source: Stephen Watson
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
2 days ago
Portis will be back following a one-game absence. Pete Nance filled out the backup center minutes behind Myles Turner, but with both Portis and Jericho Sims (knee) returning, Nance likely won’t see the floor much.
Source: Stephen Watson
MIL • Point Guard • #
2 days ago
KPJ missed Milwaukee’s last four games, but he will return to take on Miami. Ryan Rollins has been starting in his place, but he should head back to playing a reserve role with KPJ available, which will limit his fantasy upside.
Source: Stephen Watson
CLE • Point Guard • #
2 days ago
Proctor’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he had fallen behind Dennis Schröder and Craig Porter Jr. even before the injury. Proctor should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
2 days ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Allen, which has opened the door for Sam Merrill to start in his place. Merrill has been streaky, but he is more than capable of getting hot from deep.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
3 days ago
The lone negative for Mobley managers on Wednesday was his foul shooting, as he made two of seven attempts. The double-double was his second of March, and he’s totaled eight blocked shots in his last three games. With Mobley shooting 56.4 percent from the line since the All-Star break, his fantasy value has slipped by multiple rounds. The season-long value remains fine, but fantasy managers heading into their playoff matchups will need more moving forward.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
3 days ago
After shooting 4-of-11 from the field in Monday’s win over the 76ers, Mitchell was made to work hard for his offense on Wednesday. While he finished with 25 points, the seven-time All-Star needed 24 attempts to do it. The rebounds and assists will be useful to fantasy managers, but they were likely hoping to get a more efficient version of Mitchell.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
3 days ago
Harden was excellent in a losing effort on Wednesday, recording his first 30-point game since being traded to Cleveland. He didn’t record any defensive stats, but most fantasy managers don’t look to The Beard for consistent production in steals or blocked shots. The Cavaliers end their week with two games against the Mavericks, which could be good news for those who have Harden on their rosters.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
3 days ago
Sims was held out of Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, with his absence factoring into Pete Nance playing 12 minutes off the bench. If Sims remains out, there’s nothing for fantasy managers to gain from streaming Nance.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
3 days ago
Portis did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, which led the Bucks to rely even more on starters Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner. That likely remains the case if Portis can’t play against the Heat, and they’re already rostered in most, if not all, fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #
3 days ago
Porter has missed Milwaukee’s last four games with right knee synovitis, but there’s a chance he returns on Thursday. If so, his playing time may be somewhat limited due to the time missed. Also, Ryan Rollins may also lose out on some playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #1
3 days ago
Strus’ rehab will continue with the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate. Strus was able to participate in practice last week, so this is likely just an opportunity to get him more reps while the Cavs play a game in Orlando. Strus could return for one of their two games against the Mavericks this weekend, though his role will likely be limited.
Source: Danny Cunningham
MIL • Center • #33
4 days ago
To say that Turner needed a night like Tuesday would be an understatement. Over his last five games entering the matchup with the Suns, the Bucks’ center averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes, shooting 31.4 percent from the field. Turner’s 22 points were the most in a game for him since January 27, when he dropped 31 on the 76ers. Simply put, nights like Tuesday have been few and far between for Turner, which is not what the Bucks expected when they signed him in free agency.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
4 days ago
Before Tuesday, it had been just over a month since Kuzma last surpassed 20 points in a game, much less 30. He dropped his third 30-point game of the season on Tuesday, with the 33 points being a season-high. The numbers in the categories outside of points and three pointers were a bit limited, but Kuzma still managed to record a complete stat line. The Bucks play three more games in Week 20, starting with the Heat on Thursday.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
4 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Magic, Antetokounmpo logged 30 minutes against the Suns. This was the first time he’s played at least 30 minutes since returning from his second calf strain of the season, so the limit is clearly increasing. That’s good news for fantasy managers, as many are counting on Giannis to be his usual dominant self during the fantasy playoff weeks.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
4 days ago
Antetokounmpo and Kumza are back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Magic. While AJ Green heads to the bench after returning to the starting lineup the last time out, Jericho Sims is not available due to a knee injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
4 days ago
While the Bucks will have Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner available for Tuesday’s game, there won’t be much depth otherwise. Sims and Bobby Portis (back) are out, which means Pete Nance should play more. While not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, Nance has had some good moments when allowed to play extended minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
4 days ago
Both Portis and Jericho Sims (knee) will be sidelined for this game, leaving Milwaukee thin down low. Pete Nance should fill out the backup center minutes behind Myles Turner. Nance had six points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes in Sunday’s loss to Orlando.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
4 days ago
Prince, who underwent surgery in November to address a herniated disk in his neck, is good to go for Tuesday’s game. While Rivers did not say anything about potential minutes, the veteran wing may not take on a full workload due to the time he’s missed. He can provide three-pointers and steals as part of the Bucks’ rotation, but that isn’t enough to make Prince a must-add player immediately.
Source: Jim Owczarski
CLE • Point Guard • #
4 days ago
Proctor will miss a third straight game with this quad injury, though he didn’t see the floor at all in his last two available games anyway. His continued absence won’t alter Cleveland’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
4 days ago
Allen will miss a third straight game with right knee tendonitis. Sam Merrill has served as the fifth starter, with Evan Mobley shifting from power forward to center. That should remain the case on Wednesday, with Merrill being worth a look in deep leagues where there’s a need for three-point production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
4 days ago
Milwaukee will have all of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner available for Tuesday’s tilt with Phoenix, but frontcourt depth will be thin if Portis and Sims are ruled out. If the pair are ultimately sidelined, Pete Nance could log a few extra minutes, but Nance isn’t worth a look in fantasy hoops leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
5 days ago
Ellis entered Monday’s game having totaled 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting in his previous three appearances. The Cavaliers guard had his most productive night since joining the team via trade, with the 19 points being the most in a game for Ellis since a 21-point effort against the Mavericks as a member of the Kings. While Monday’s performance was excellent, Ellis is more valuable to the Cavaliers than to fantasy managers given his current role.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
5 days ago
Like Donovan Mitchell, Wade was available for both games of Cleveland’s back-to-back after missing time with an injury. However, unlike the star guard, Wade was limited to 20 minutes on Monday. That was all the time he needed to record his first double-double of the season. As long as Jarrett Allen (knee) is out, Wade will have a slightly higher fantasy ceiling, but he isn’t guaranteed to reach it consistently.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
5 days ago
After playing 33 minutes in his first game back from a strained groin on Sunday, Mitchell logged 31 minutes against the 76ers. Compared to his stat line against the Celtics, the seven-time All-Star’s production on Monday was a bit muted. However, category league managers can use the assists and steals, and two of Cleveland’s final three games of Week 20 are against the lottery-bound Mavericks.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
5 days ago
After recording a double-in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, Harden notched a career milestone against the 76ers. With a first-quarter free throw, The Beard scored the 29,000th point of his NBA career. All that his stat line missed was a blocked shot, with Harden putting forth an efficient stat line in the 115-101 victory. The Cavaliers have three more games in Week 20, starting with the Magic on Wednesday.