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MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner’s absence should mean plenty of run for Bobby Portis, with Jericho Sims earning some additional minutes off the bench. In six starts this season, Portis has averaged 16 points, nine boards and 1.7 triples across 31 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
KPJ came off the bench in his last game out, but his vacated minutes should give Ryan Rollins a higher upside. Gary Trent Jr. may pick up some extra minutes too, but Rollins is the clear streaming option here.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards followed up his career-high 55-point performance against the Spurs on Saturday with 38 points against the Jazz on Tuesday. The 24-year-old shooting guard was out-dueled by Keyonte George, who had 43 points as the Jazz came back from down 12 points in the fourth quarter to win 127-122. Minnesota is off until Thursday against the Bulls, which gives Edwards some time to rest his lingering foot injury.
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner is dealing with a left ankle sprain, according to the injury report. His status is up in the air for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder given his questionable designation. Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims would be candidates to fill in at the center position if Turner is ultimately ruled out with Portis as the preferred fantasy option.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Porter, who came off the bench in Monday’s win over the Hawks, is dealing with a strained oblique muscle. Gary Trent Jr. could be moved into the rotation after picking up a DNP-CD the last time out, but he would not be worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid exited Saturday’s matchup with the Spurs early with the shoulder injury, but he’ll be back in action without missing a game. With Rudy Gobert (hip) also available, Reid should occupy his usual spot off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid, who started for Rudy Gobert, left Saturday’s loss to the Spurs during the first half with a sore left shoulder. Gobert’s off the injury report, so he’ll be back in the starting lineup. If Reid can’t play against the Jazz, rookie Joan Beringer may enter the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Ingles will be available after a one-game absence, but that won’t alter the Timberwolves’ rotation. If he sees the floor at all, it will only be for a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert missed Saturday’s game, but he’ll return to take on his former team. Naz Reid will head back to the bench, though he is questionable with a shoulder issue. His status will determine if Joan Beringer is part of the rotation or not.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Looking to give the bench unit a spark, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers moved Porter to the bench, with Kyle Kuzma moving into the starting lineup. While he didn’t score much, KPJ’s seven assists were valuable. As for Kuzma, he accounted for 10 points, one rebound, one assist, one block and one three-pointer. Porter moving to the bench is disappointing from a fantasy standpoint, but managers must hold onto him. The playing time will still be there.
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner’s making four three-pointers in Monday’s victory was not a surprise, as he is one of the best perimeter-shooting bigs in the NBA. However, the veteran center was more productive on the glass than he’s been for most of this season. The eight boards were the most in a game for Turner in nearly two months, having last reached that number on November 26. Unfortunately, fantasy managers can’t count on Turner for consistent rebounding production.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
A double-digit scorer in five straight games, Portis’ 19 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 20 in a January 2 win over the Hornets. While there wasn’t much rebounding production to be had, the veteran forward had a good afternoon shooting the basketball. Portis has only exceeded 25 minutes in two of the seven games he’s played this month, and the playing time does more harm to his fantasy ceiling than being used in a reserve role. That said, he should still be rostered in 14-team leagues.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo’s playing time is still being restricted, with the Bucks’ forward limited to 30 minutes on Monday. The good news for fantasy managers was that Giannis still recorded a robust stat line, with the low free-throw percentage being the only issue. However, most fantasy managers understand that the poor foul shooting comes with the territory when rostering Antetokounmpo.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
With the change to the All-Star Game format, starters are announced by conference, with no regard to position. Giannis led the way among Eastern Conference vote-getters, and he’ll be a starter for the World squad in next month’s All-Star Game in Inglewood, California. Brunson, Cunningham, Maxey and Brown will represent one of the two United States teams.
Source: NBA
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Having lost three straight and four of their last five games, the Bucks are making a change to the starting lineup. Kuzma is in, with Kevin Porter Jr. being moved to the bench. While KPJ’s fantasy value takes a hit, Ryan Rollins’ value should receive a boost since he’ll be the lone primary ballhandler in the lineup.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #
about 1 month ago
With Rudy Gobert (hip) out, Beringer was going to play rotation minutes on Saturday. Then the Timberwolves lost Naz Reid to a shoulder injury during the first quarter. While the Timberwolves went small at times, there were also more minutes available to the rookie from France. Beringer finished with a nice stat line, grabbing a season-high eight boards while scoring in double figures for the second time. While his value in redraft leagues will be limited due to the players ahead of him in the rotation, Beringer is an intriguing piece for dynasty league managers.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
With Saturday’s performance, Randle is up to 13 double-doubles, one shy of his tally for the entire 2024-25 season. He appears to be in a better space than he was for most of his first season in Minnesota, and the stats bear that out. Randle didn’t shoot well from the field, but he was perfect at the foul line and posted a solid overall stat line.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
McDaniels finished Saturday’s defeat with his tenth game with at least 20 points and a complete stat line. Due to the Timberwolves’ scoring options, the talented wing defender tends to take a back seat on offense. That wasn’t the case against the Spurs, and he made the most of his opportunities. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, McDaniels has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
After a two-game absence, Edwards put on a show in San Antonio, especially during the fourth quarter. He scored 30 points in the final frame, nearly dragging the Timberwolves to a win after trailing by as much as 25. Edwards’ 55 is a career-high, and he did so on excellent percentages. Minnesota having three games on its Week 14 schedule is good news for Edwards, given the lingering foot issue.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid, who was starting for the injured Rudy Gobert, left Saturday’s game during the first quarter with a sore left shoulder. He only played five minutes before being ruled out at the start of the third quarter. Rookie Joan Beringer started the third in Reid’s place, and he’s going to get valuable in-game experience facing Victor Wembanyama.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
The Timberwolves won’t have Rudy Gobert for Saturday’s game, as he’s out with a hip injury. He’s replaced in the lineup by Reid. While this is a clear upgrade offensively, the Timberwolves’ defense takes a significant hit. Also, Edwards’ return means that Mike Conley will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert will sit out Saturday’s game, which is the second in as many nights for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is the likely replacement in the starting lineup, but there will also be more minutes available to rookie Joan Beringer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Ingles only sees a few minutes per game if he sees the floor at all. He won’t be available as an inbounder if they need one in a late-game situation, but his absence won’t impact much else.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert could end up sidelined on the second night of a back-to-back. Naz Reid would likely fill his spot in the starting lineup after scoring 25 points on Friday. Joan Beringer would also see a bump in minutes down low off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards has missed the Wolves’ last two games, but he will return to take on San Antonio. Mike Conley will be pushed back to a role off the bench, and Bones Hyland will lose the streaming upside that he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert added another double-double to his season total and was able to make a big impact on the defensive end. However, it was an abysmal night for him from the free throw line. Both teams struggled in that department; Minnesota shot 20-of-35 on free throws, while Houston shot 20-of-34. The struggles seemed to be contagious, but nobody got hit harder than Gobert. Still, managers aren’t relying on Gobert for help in that category, and he was able to contribute in enough other areas to make up for it.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid returned to the bench with Rudy Gobert back after serving a one-game suspension, but that didn’t slow down his scoring. This was his third 20-point double-double of the season, and over his last four games, Reid is averaging 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block and 3.8 triples per game. This was one of his best performances of the season, and he’ll look to stay hot in San Antonio on Saturday.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
With Anthony Edwards (foot) out for a second straight game, Randle stepped up as the primary scorer in his place. He set a new season high for scoring, but it wasn’t enough for Minnesota to walk away with a win. Still, Randle has scored 68 points over their last two games with Edwards unavailable, and he should continue to be a focal point of the offense as long as Edwards is out. Next up on the schedule is a matchup with the Spurs on Saturday.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Porter Jr. was one of several Milwaukee players to struggle against San Antonio on Thursday. However, his struggles marked a season low in points and tied season lows in assists and rebounds. The Bucks won’t take the floor again until Monday against the Hawks, so Porter Jr. will have some time to regroup and look for more production in the next outing.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Kuzma bounced back from a two-point outing against the Timberwolves to record one of his best scoring performances of January. The former NBA champion mostly did his damage from beyond the arc and did so on high volume, ultimately setting a new season-high in triples before finishing as Milwaukee’s second-leading scorer on the night. Kuzma didn’t have much production elsewhere, but regardless, had a nice bounce-back performance on Thursday.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
An uncompetitive game left Antetokounmpo with just 22 minutes of game action on Thursday. Before subbing out for the final time, the former league MVP shot well from the field and did what he could on the defensive end. Yet, his effort wasn’t enough to prevent a lopsided loss. The Bucks have now lost three straight games and own a 17-24 record. Antetokounmpo will have a chance to help end the losing streak on Monday against the Hawks.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Kuzma is good to go after going through his pregame routine without issue. In his usual reserve role, Kuzma has not offered reliable fantasy value, even in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo was upgraded from probable to available ahead of Thursday’s contest, giving the Bucks their best offensive threat against the Spurs. The former league MVP is averaging 29.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game so far this season. He’ll have a chance to outproduce another top fantasy basketball option in Victor Wembanyama.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be Edwards’ second on the sidelines as he sits due to right foot injury maintenance. Mike Conley moved into the starting lineup and should retain that role, but Edwards’ absence also enhances Bones Hyland’s value. If fantasy managers are seeking a streaming option, Hyland is the superior choice.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Kuzma has taken a backseat in Milwaukee with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter Jr. both back in the starting lineup. Over the last two weeks, Kuzma has averaged just 10 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 23 minutes per game. Bobby Portis Jr. could see an extra boost in playing time if Kuzma misses tonight.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle, but the probable tag is encouraging. If he’s unable to play, the Bucks will likely call on Kyle Kuzma to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, resulting in Bobby Portis making a spot start. With Turner dropped from the injury report, he’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were simply overmatched against the Timberwolves Tuesday. Milwaukee found themselves down 31 points at halftime and eventually lost by 33. Antetokounmpo was efficient with 25 points on 13 field goal attempts, but failed to get his teammates involved with seven turnovers and just five assists. He’s still a fantasy superstar, but he’s not going to hit his ceiling in a game as lopsided as Tuesday’s. The Bucks are off until Thursday, when they take on the Spurs.
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, Hyland played 21 minutes off the bench, played aggressively and dropped a season-high 23 points. The 25-year-old point guard hasn’t been a consistent enough scorer to even say he’s a worthwhile streamer while Edwards is out, though Tuesday’s performance was certainly encouraging.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
The Timberwolves were without Anthony Edwards (foot) Tuesday, but the lineup didn’t play like they missed him. Randle led the way with 29 points and filled out his monster stat line with eight rebounds, six assists and four three-pointers. Minnesota led 76-45 at halftime and improved to 27-14 with the 139-106 victory. Randle has provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Timberwolves are back in action Friday to take on the Rockets.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Myles Turner (illness) is sidelined for the first time this season, which results in Portis filling the starting center role. Portis has started five games this season and has scored in double figures in all of them while also adding two double-doubles in those games.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIN • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
With Rudy Gobert serving a suspension and Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, both Conley and Reid will enter the starting unit for Minnesota. Reid has been excellent off the bench all season and will start for the first time this year. This will be Conley’s seventh start, though he hasn’t been productive for fantasy managers.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner will miss a game for the first time this season. Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims should fill out the center minutes, with Portis as the better options for fantasy managers. Sims should be able to provide some rebounds if he gets the minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards played both halves of a back-to-back over the weekend, tallying 23 points in Sunday’s win over the Spurs. The 24-year-old shooting guard has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game for right foot injury maintenance. Bones Hyland and Mike Conley are likely to see increased roles with Edwards sidelined.
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner is on the injury report as questionable with an illness. He has plenty of time to recover before game-time. If the 29-year-old center were to miss Tuesday’s game, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis would be candidates to move into the starting lineup.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo fell two boards shy of his first triple-double of the season, recording a monster all-around performance as Milwaukee fell to 17-22 overall on the year. The omnipresent trade chatter will likely ramp up in the coming weeks, especially if the Bucks continue to struggle. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar, who has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six games, is averaging 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks through 25 games this season. The Bucks are back in action with a quick two-game week that features matchups against the Timberwolves and Spurs.
MIL • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Turner, who knocked down 3-of-4 from three-point range in this one, has been an afterthought for fantasy purposes in his Bucks debut, topping 20 points just five times through 39 games. He’s averaging just 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds during that span after finishing at 15.6 points and 6.5 boards last year in his final season with the Pacers.
MIN • Center • #27
about 2 months ago
Gobert picked up his sixth flagrant foul point of the season in the third quarter of Sunday’s game when Victor Wembanyama landed on his foot after a three-point attempt due to the Timberwolves’ center’s closeout. Gobert’s rebounding production was solid, but that was the lone positive. He’ll be suspended for Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee due to the flagrant foul points, and Gobert’s likely to be fined for bumping into an official after the flagrant foul.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months ago
Reid recorded his fifth double-double of the season and first since December 14 on Sunday. And his fantasy ceiling will be raised for the start of Week 13, as Rudy Gobert will be suspended for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks due to flagrant foul point accumulation. Reid has yet to start a game this season; that’s likely to change in Milwaukee.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards was basically the only Timberwolves’ starter capable of getting going offensively during the second quarter, making three of his five attempts in the frame. Others joined the fight in the third and fourth quarters, helping Minnesota win a game it trailed by as much as 19. Even with a persistent foot issue, Edwards hasn’t missed a game since December 17. Fantasy managers shouldn’t be too concerned if his name shows up on the injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Less than five minutes into the third quarter of Sunday’s game, the Timberwolves trailed by 19 points. They managed to rally to pull off one of their best wins of the season, and DiVincenzo’s shooting was a factor. He hit four of his five three-pointers in the second half, and the overall stat line will be helpful to fantasy managers. Rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, DiVincenzo has been close to a top-50 player over the past two weeks. The Timberwolves begin a three-game Week 13 in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the status upgrade is unsurprising. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup as the Bucks look to end Week 12 with a win.
Source: Jim Owczarski
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards is good to go for the Timberwolves’ second game in as many days. He’ll take on his usual workload as the offensive focal point.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards was added to the injured report as questionable for right foot injury maintenance. He’s in danger of sitting this one out after dropping 25 points Saturday night. Bones Hyland and Mike Conley would see increased playing time if Edwards is ruled out.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter is dealing with a right hip contusion, but the good news is that he’s probable on the Bucks’ initial injury report. If he’s unable to play, Gary Trent Jr. could be the replacement in the starting lineup, while Ryan Rollins will take on a larger role as Milwaukee’s primary playmaker.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Hyland had a solid stretch in mid-December, but his role has been limited recently. However, he went over 20 minutes in this game, which allowed him to set a new season high for assists. He has redeemed his value this season, but that hasn’t led to him being a consistent contributor in redraft leagues. Still, at only 25 years old, he has value in dynasty formats.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 2 months ago
Portis has now recorded six double-doubles this season, with all having been recorded since December 14. Over the past month, the Bucks’ forward has offered top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats. By comparison, Myles Turner (eight points, six rebounds and two three-pointers) has not been a top-150 player during this period. The combination of Portis’ production and the underwhelming return offered by Turner makes the former worth the risk in some 12-team leagues.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
about 2 months ago
Giannis came up with the biggest defensive play of Friday’s game, as he poked the ball away from LeBron James in the final seconds to prevent the Lakers’ forward from attempting a potential game-tying layup. While Antetokounmpo’s shot volume was low, he shot the ball efficiently from the field and the foul line. Having seemingly put to rest any rumors regarding his future in Milwaukee, the question now is what (if anything) the Bucks will look to do to strengthen the roster around Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline. Regardless of the answer, he’ll still provide excellent fantasy value.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
After returning from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for over a month, Porter has exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers. The Bucks’ guard has been a top-20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, well above his Yahoo! ADP (109). On Friday, Porter joined Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only Bucks players with at least 20 points, and he recorded a complete stat line with solid percentages. Rostered in 71 percent of Yahoo! leagues, KPJ is worth scooping up if available in shallow leagues.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Rollins followed up a relatively mediocre performance against the Kings with a pretty solid outing on Wednesday against the Warriors. By way of efficient shooting, he concluded as Milwaukee’s second-leading scorer, and he also finished second on the team in total rebounds. Add in Rollins’ contributions as a passer, and his pair of three-pointers, and you get what was a productive performance as far as fantasy basketball goes. He’ll have a chance to log another productive game on Friday against the Lakers.