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DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests he should be good to go Sunday night. He’s scored at least 20 points in 17 of his last 18 appearances, and has a good shot of hearing his name called as an All-Star Game reserve before Sunday’s showdown with the Thunder.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić made his long-awaited return to the Nuggets’ lineup on Friday, needing just 25 minutes to put up 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in a win over the Clippers. He’ll likely be under a similar minutes restriction on Sunday, but the three-time MVP does not need to log heavy minutes to record an elite stat line. If Jokić can’t play, Jonas Valančiūnas would be the replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun has missed Denver’s last 11 games, and Sunday’s game is likely to be the 12th. However, the doubtful tag is a step in the right direction, as the Nuggets have usually ruled the guard out immediately. On Thursday, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said that he hopes to get Braun back before the All-Star break. His return would likely push Jalen Pickett to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Harris sat out Thursday’s loss to the Wizards with a sore left hamstring. While his availability does not affect fantasy basketball, Harris’s not playing on Thursday led to Gary Trent Jr. picking up additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić was back in the lineup for the first time since December 29, and while head coach David Adelman reported that he would have his minutes restricted, that didn’t stop him from having a monster night. He only played 25 minutes, but he was able to record a 30-point double-double while remaining incredibly efficient from the floor. He was subpar from the free throw line, but he was able to get there 17 times. In the two games before he injured his knee, he took 13 and 23 free throws, and he’s shooting a career-best 7.7 free throws per game this year. Even if his minutes continue to be managed, he’ll still produce like one of the best players in fantasy basketball.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray didn’t take as many shots as he typically does, but he was incredibly efficient and nearly recorded a double-double. This was his fifth straight game with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in 17 of his last 18 outings. Murray should appear in his first All-Star Game this season, and he has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball all year. He’ll look to wrap up the week with another strong performance against the Thunder on Sunday.
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
24 hours after he scored 25 points while hitting seven triples, THJ was able to remain hot in this game. His value has always been tied to how many shots he can hit from beyond the arc, and he is incredibly streaky. Managers can certainly ride the hot hand and get some solid production out of him, but he can always randomly go cold, which makes him a risky player to roster. Still, this was another strong night from beyond the arc for him.
DEN • Center • #17
about 1 month ago
Valančiūnas was initially listed as probable with a calf injury, so his availability isn’t a surprise. With Nikola Jokic (knee) returning from injury, though, Valančiūnas will head back to the bench and lose most of his fantasy value.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray was initially listed as probable, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that he’ll suit up. He had 27 points against Brooklyn on Thursday and will look to stay hot against LA in this game.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić is set to return after being sidelined with a knee injury he suffered in a December 29 loss to the Heat. Nuggets coach David Adelman told reporters the 30-year-old center will start and be on a minutes restriction. Jokić’s return is a welcomed sight for fantasy managers. Jonas Valanciunas will move to the bench and lose most of his fantasy value with the three-time MVP back in the starting lineup.
DEN • Center • #17
about 1 month ago
While Valančiūnas did not play both games of the Nuggets’ most recent back-to-back, he appears to be on track to play Friday night after logging 25 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Nets. With Nikola Jokić (knee) possibly returning on Friday, the Nuggets may be able to keep JV’s minutes down simply by having the three-time MVP in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available to play. And the Nuggets’ guard could have some help on Friday, as Nikola Jokić is questionable after missing the last month with a left knee injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Sidelined since injuring his knee during a December 29 loss to the Heat, Jokić could potentially return to the Nuggets’ lineup on Friday. Given the amount of time missed, the three-time MVP will be on a minutes restriction for at least Friday’s game. When healthy, Jonas Valančiūnas has filled the void at the center position, but he’ll lose most of his streaming value once Jokić returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
After shooting 7-of-18 from three in his prior two appearances, Hardaway knocked down seven triples on Thursday. That number matched his season high, which he’s recorded on two other occasions. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was an excellent night for the 13 percent of Yahoo! managers who have Hardaway on their rosters. Unfortunately, the production has not been consistent enough to warrant trusting him in 12-team leagues.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
While Watson’s production on Thursday wasn’t elite, he continues to provide reliable value to fantasy managers. Over the past month, the Nuggets forward has been a top-50 player in fantasy basketball. He’s still rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low, especially with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) ruled out for at least four to six weeks. And with the Nuggets playing two more games in Week 15, now’s a good time to hop onto the Watson bandwagon.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray extended his run of games with at least 24 points to four on Thursday, helping the Nuggets hold off the Nets in Denver. Over the past month, he has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats, more than picking up the slack as the Nuggets play without Nikola Jokić. Denver plays two more games in Week 15, starting with the Clippers on Friday.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Quiet for the first half of Thursday’s game, Rollins shot 6-of-10 from the field after halftime and helped Milwaukee make the game competitive down the stretch. Unfortunately for the Bucks, he had to leave with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter due to a right calf cramp and did not return. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter Jr. out due to injury, Rollins has a higher fantasy ceiling and is worth targeting in 10-team leagues.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Kuzma didn’t let being booed every time he touched the ball get him off his game, as he had one of his better performances of the season. In the two games the Bucks have played since losing Giannis Antetokounmpo to a calf strain, Kuzma has totaled 36 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists while shooting 14-of-30 from the field. While he hasn’t been the most reliable fantasy option, current circumstances make Kuzma worth the risk in some 12-team leagues.
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Unfortunately for the Bucks, it appears that Giannis Antetokounmpo going down with a calf strain was what fully unlocked Turner. After going off for 31 points in Tuesday’s loss to the 76ers, he finished Thursday’s defeat with his best all-around line of the season. Turner’s double-double was his third of the season; the rebound tally was a season-high, and he matched his previous high in blocks. Over the past two weeks, Turner has been a top-5 player in eight-cat formats.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
A double-figure scorer in nine consecutive games, Portis’ 19 points were the most in a game for him since he hit that number in a January 19 win over the Hawks. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out for the foreseeable future, Portis will have every opportunity to do more offensively. However, his fantasy value over the past two weeks has not cracked the top-100 in eight-cat formats. While this may give some shallow-league managers pause, those competing in standard leagues should still look to add Portis if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
DEN • Center • #17
about 1 month ago
Valančiūnas was initially listed as probable, and now he is officially cleared to suit up. This could mean that he won’t play the second leg of this back-to-back against the Clippers since he didn’t play the second leg of their last back-to-back. If that happens, Zeke Nnaji could return to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is officially available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting point guard, sharing the backcourt with Jalen Pickett.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun has only appeared in three games since suffering a sprained ankle on November 12, with his most recent action coming on January 9. As for Johnson, he has been out since December 23. With Nikola Jokić (knee) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) also out, the Nuggets are currently down four starters. While Braun and Johnson weren’t having great seasons at the time of their respective injuries, their absences opened the door for others to step up, most notably Peyton Watson, who has a case to remain a starter even after the Nuggets return to full strength.
Source: Vic Lombardi
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić has been sidelined since December, but they’re hoping to have him back before they take on the Grizzlies on Feb. 11. Including Thursday’s game against the Nets, Denver has eight more games before the break. Jonas Valančiūnas should remain the starting center for now, with Zeke Nnaji starting when he is sidelined.
Source: Vic Lombardi
MIL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 month ago
Due to injuries, Anthony has re-entered the Bucks’ rotation recently. However, his production has not been enough to merit being rostered in most redraft leagues. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for reliable value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
During Denver’s January 23 win over the Bucks, Gordon aggravated a strained right hamstring that he initially suffered in November. He’ll be out for at least four to six weeks before being re-evaluated, so there’s no guarantee that Gordon will be fully healthy in time for the playoff weeks of some fantasy leagues. Spencer Jones has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 month ago
Anthony had 10 points in 14 minutes on Tuesday. With Gary Harris (hamstring) already ruled out for Thursday’s game, Gary Trent Jr. could be in for a decent workload off the bench.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Harris is only averaging 17 minutes per game over the team’s last five games, even though he has filled in as a starter at times. His absence could mean more minutes for Gary Trent Jr.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
DEN • Center • #17
about 1 month ago
Valančiūnas, who starts for the injured Nikola Jokić (knee), recorded a double-double in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons. The probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Thursday, and this matchup could be a good one for the veteran center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s absence makes it 11 consecutive games on the bench for Braun, who is still dealing with a sprained left ankle. Jalen Pickett has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role until Braun is healthy enough to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon will miss a second straight game on Wednesday as he deals with a second hamstring strain. The injury has limited Gordon to just 23 appearances, which has been one of his best statistical seasons as a pro. Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones should continue to start at the forward spots, while Bruce Brown should come off the bench to play important minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
While Murray continues to appear on the Nuggets’ injury reports, he is once again listed as probable. After struggling from three in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, look for the Nuggets’ guard to bounce back against the shorthanded Nets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
The Bucks have struggled mightily without Antetokounmpo this season, going just 3-12 in games that he missed. The Bucks are 12th in the Eastern Conference standings at 18-27, and their season could get even worse as Giannis has no timetable to return. Milwaukee is incentivized to trade Antetokounmpo, but according to Charania, the team will be patient and wait to move him until the offseason if it feels that a better package will be available. We may have already seen the last of Giannis in a Bucks uniform.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Center • #17
about 1 month ago
Similarly to last season when Domantas Sabonis was injured which opened up playing time for Valančiūnas to thrive on the Kings, Nikola Jokic’s injury has done the same for Valančiūnas on the Nuggets. That could be coming to an end as soon as next week as Jokic will be re-evaluated for his return then. Valančiūnas continues to be a great waiver wire addition since Jokic went down and Tuesday’s 16-point, 16-rebound effort showed that once again.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray struggled from behind the three-point line in this one, missing all six of his three-point attempts. The 28-year-old point guard had multiple chances to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Twice the Pistons fouled Murray while he attempted a three-pointer with the Nuggets trailing by three with less than 10 seconds, but both times he missed one of the first two free throws. Denver’s homestand continues Thursday against the Nets.
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
One game after he set a new season high for blocks, Turner set a new season high for scoring in this game. It has been a rough first season in Milwaukee for Turner, but he’s going to need to continue to step up like this to keep this team afloat with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) set to miss an extended period of time. He’ll look to stay hot in Washington on Thursday.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Rollins has struggled recently, but he has able to get on track offensively over their last two games. This was his second straight game with at least 20 points and his highest-scoring game since Jan. 2, when he scored 29 points in a win over Charlotte. A lot has changed since then, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) both facing extended absences. Rollins should continue to be a focal point for the Bucks, which should lead to more strong performances like this one.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Portis entered the starting lineup for this game, and if he remains there, fantasy managers should enjoy a long stretch of strong production. He fell two assists shy of a triple-double but still recorded his first double-double in nearly three weeks. Portis is currently rostered in just 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) set to miss an extended period of time, Portis should be considered a must-roster player as long as he’s starting.
DEN • Center • #17
about 1 month ago
Valančiūnas missed Friday’s win over the Bucks and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, which was postponed for bad weather. He was initially listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability isn’t surprising. Zeke Nnaji will return to the bench after playing 37 minutes when Valančiūnas was out against the Bucks. Both Valančiūnas and Nnaji will eventually be squeezed for minutes when Nikola Jokic (knee) returns.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson was initially listed as probable to play, so his availability doesn’t come as a surprise. Spencer Jones started in his place in Denver’s last game, but he will likely head to the bench with Watson officially back in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray missed Friday’s win over the Bucks and was questionable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, which was postponed because of inclement weather. He was initially listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise. Julian Strawther had 20 points in the win against the Bucks, but will slide back to the bench with Murray back in the lineup.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Portis will enter the starting lineup, which will push Gary Harris to the bench. Harris had started the last two games for the Bucks but didn’t offer much value for fantasy managers. Portis should be able to do more in the box score as a starter and could remain in that role with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined for a while.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić has missed 14 straight games, but he’s nearing a return. According to Shams, “The Denver Nuggets will re-evaluate Nikola Jokić in about a week. He is making great progress; he’s in the ramp up phase of his return to play process.” Until Joker is cleared to return, the Nuggets will fill the void through a committee approach. The majority of big man minutes should be absorbed by Jonas Valančiūnas and Zeke Nnaji.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
about 1 month ago
Trent, who was not available for Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, has been out of the Bucks’ rotation recently. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf strain likely changes that, but there’s no need to add Trent immediately. Watch his playing time and production on Tuesday before making that call.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
Green did not play in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, so Gary Harris made a spot start. While he may remain in the rotation, Harris is unlikely to provide the production needed to impact fantasy basketball. As for Green, he’s worth picking up since the Bucks need scoring with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Porter Jr. is set to miss his third straight game after injuring his oblique against the Hawks on January 19. The versatile combo guard has been limited to 23 games thus far, thanks to various injuries. While he is sidelined, Ryan Rollins will remain in the starting point guard position, taking on primary ball-handling and playmaking responsibilities. Cole Anthony should continue seeing quality minutes and opportunities off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
According to Nehm, Rivers said, “He did a very good job. MRI has revealed exactly what we thought. There’s no timetable. Calf strain and really no timetable for return. Hopefully, like it was before, sooner (than later), but there’s no timetable.” That’s certainly a divergence from Giannis’ initial four-to-six-week estimate. Until Antetokounmpo returns, Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma will share duties at PF.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
about 1 month ago
Ruled out for Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, Trent had fallen out of the Bucks’ rotation before his illness. However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out for at least four to six weeks, there may be room for Trent to offer some value. There’s no need to add him to fantasy rosters right now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
Green did not play in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, which led to Gary Harris moving into the starting lineup and playing 28 minutes. Harris did not offer much production in that role, so there’s no need to consider streaming him if Green remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
While it’s unclear when exactly Antetokounmpo suffered the injury during Friday night’s loss to the Nuggets, the 31-year-old power forward didn’t mince words in his postgame media availability. Antetokounmpo said he expects the MRI, which is scheduled for Saturday, to show that he popped something in his calf and that he won’t return before the end of February at the earliest. While the injury is potentially devastating for fantasy managers, it also has major implications on the Bucks’ playoff hopes. Milwaukee is currently two and a half games behind Atlanta for the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference and will have to find a way to tread water without their star player for at least the next month.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Truner returned from a one-game absence and provided the Bucks with solid two-way production. In the loss, he scored efficiently inside the arc and was decent on the glass in his 29 minutes of game action. But his biggest impact came on the defensive end, where he set a new season-high in blocks and tallied more in this one game than he had combined throughout January. Turner’s debut season in Milwaukee has been up-and-down, but perhaps this will be the game to jumpstart the rest of his campaign.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Rollins was one of the few Bucks players to produce consistently on the offensive end. He used the three-point shot to finish as one of two Bucks to reach 20 points, and led Milwaukee in steals on the other end. All of Rollins’ offensive production came as a scorer, as he failed to make an impact as a facilitator. Nonetheless, it’s presumable that he will put together good fantasy production moving forward while Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) remains out.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo’s total shot attempts were low, once again. Aside from the three minutes he logged in an earlier contest against Detroit, in which he exited early with an injury, Antetokounmpo finished with under 10 shot attempts for the first time all season. He did get to the line a fair amount, which helped him tally over 20 points and lead the Bucks in scoring. But perhaps the most important development from Friday’s game was Antetokounmpo’s health: he left with a leg injury in the final minute and did not return. His status moving forward could have major implications.
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
Green was added to the injury report Friday afternoon and has now officially been ruled out. Cole Anthony and Andre Jackson Jr. are the top candidates to fill the open starting spot, though neither holds much streaming upside.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
about 1 month ago
After being listed previously as questionable due to an illness, Trent Jr. has been downgraded and will miss Friday’s game against the Nuggets. The veteran sharpshooter has seen his minutes dwindle as the season has progressed and has now settled into a lesser reserve role, averaging under 20 minutes per game. He’s always capable of getting hot from beyond the arc for some big performances, but the overall impact has been minimal of late. Trent Jr.'s absence shouldn’t change much from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner is set to return from a one-game absence to help the Bucks get back on track. The veteran center has underwhelmed in his first season in Milwaukee, averaging just 12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for a Bucks team that’s struggling to stack wins. Both the Bucks and fantasy managers could use a big game from Turner on Friday.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
about 1 month ago
If Trent Jr. and Green are forced to sit this one out, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony could see additional playing time in the backcourt, with Ryan Rollins taking on a major workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder, which led to Gary Harris starting and Giannis Antetokounmpo serving as the starting center opposite Chet Holmgren. Harris played nine minutes, with Bobby Portis’ playing time increasing off the bench. Harris is likely to fall out of the rotation entirely if Turner plays on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Rollins has dished out seven assists in two of his last three games, and his season-long fantasy value continues to hold steady just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats. And with Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) expected to be out for a while, now is a good time to hop back onto the Rollins bandwagon, even with Wednesday’s modest production.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Not only were the nine assists a season-high for Portis, but Wednesday’s tally equalled his total in Milwaukee’s previous eight games. While Gary Harris (three points, one assist and one three-pointer) started for the injured Myles Turner, he only played nine minutes, and Portis was in the lineup to begin the third quarter. If Turner isn’t back for Friday’s game against the Nuggets, one would think that Portis would be his replacement. It doesn’t make sense to start anyone else.