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SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
28 days ago
One game removed from his first double-double of the season, Vassell ended his Week 23 with another solid performance. The 18 points are the most in a game for him since March 25, when the Spurs’ wing scored 19 in a win over the Grizzlies. Vassell shot 3-of-8 from beyond the arc on Saturday, and he’s now 6-of-16 over his last two games. San Antonio plays four games without a back-to-back in Week 24, which is good news for Vassell managers whose leagues will remain active.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
28 days ago
Champagnie’s six three-pointers were the most in a game for him since February 26, when he hit that many in a win over the Nets. The Spurs’ wing also provided value in the rebound category, closing Week 23 with a solid performance. For managers whose leagues have one more week, the Spurs play four games, and they still have a slim chance of catching Oklahoma City for the 1-seed in the West. That should ensure Champagnie of playing starters’ minutes at the beginning of Week 24.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
28 days ago
While Castle did not record any defensive stats in Saturday’s overtime defeat, his work on that end of the floor helped limit Jamal Murray to 15 points. And the second-year guard had a good day offensively, as he scored 20 points on 50 percent shooting and dished out nine assists. While Castle’s season-long fantasy value has been low, he has been an improved option for category league managers since the All-Star break.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
28 days ago
Wembanyama posted a massive stat line on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Spurs to a win in Denver. The overtime defeat does not officially end San Antonio’s chances of catching Oklahoma City, but they now trail the Thunder by four games in the loss column. Wembanyama shot the ball well from the field and the foul line on Saturday, and he has corralled 18 rebounds in consecutive games. Add in the assists and blocks, and the MVP candidate likely helped some fantasy managers win their championship week matchups.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #
28 days ago
Making his fifth start of the season, Nance recorded the first double-double of his NBA career on Friday. The Bucks forward shot 4-of-9 from beyond the arc, and the ten rebounds represent a new career-high. As a starter, Nance played 33 minutes on Friday. And with it being highly unlikely that Giannis Antetokounmpo is back for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, Nance may get another start. He’s a risky play in fantasy leagues, but the minutes are there.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
28 days ago
Prince’s overall stat line will not jump off the page, especially with the lack of rebounds. However, he shot 4-of-5 from beyond the arc and scored a team-high 18 points. Prince played 25 minutes, and he’s shown on multiple occasions that he does not need to play heavy minutes to provide tangible fantasy value. If available, he’ll be worth streaming in deep leagues for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
28 days ago
Due to Ryan Rollins (hip) missing another game, Green once again assumed the starting point guard duties for the Bucks. Valued mainly for points and three-pointers, the Bucks guard dished out five assists on Friday. That may not seem like much, but it was the highest tally in a game for Green since March 25. The Bucks play once more in Week 23, as they host the Grizzlies on Sunday. Managers needing a guard should consider adding Green, especially if Rollins remains out.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
29 days ago
After missing Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, Kuzma will be back on the floor Friday. He’ll look to duplicate the success he had in his previous return to the floor, earlier in the week against the Mavericks, where he scored 20 points and collected three steals. The veteran forward has the potential to be one of the Bucks’ most productive fantasy performers against the Celtics.
Source: Sean Grande
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
29 days ago
Antetokounmpo is back after a four-game absence. However, he is not guaranteed to be in the rotation, let alone get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
29 days ago
Sims’s availability will help boost the Bucks’ rebounding, as he’s coming off a 20-rebound performance in Wednesday’s game against the Rockets. He won’t provide much value elsewhere as far as fantasy basketball is concerned, however.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
29 days ago
The hip injury that Trent Jr. sustained against the Rockets on Wednesday will keep him out of Friday’s contest. The veteran shooting guard had been playing well recently in an elevated role, with his three-point shooting and scoring providing his value. While he’s sidelined, Cormac Ryan and AJ Green will have chances to put up solid fantasy production.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Point Guard • #13
29 days ago
Downgraded from probable to questionable earlier Friday, Rollins will miss a second consecutive game. AJ Green should remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming due to Milwaukee’s lack of depth on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
29 days ago
Initially probable, Rollins’ status for Friday’s game is trending in the wrong direction. If he remains out, AJ Green would remain in the starting lineup. Given the Bucks’ lack of depth, Green is worth the risk, even though he’s most valuable to managers who need three-point production.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
29 days ago
Wembanyama did not play in Thursday’s win over the Clippers, as it was San Antonio’s second game in as many nights. His return means that Luke Kornet will return to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
29 days ago
Harper has scored in double figures in seven consecutive games, his longest run of the season. The rookie guard shot 66.7 percent from the field against the Clippers, and he dished out five assists for the second consecutive game. Harper’s name has not come up as often in Rookie of the Year conversations, but he has fit in nicely with the Spurs’ roster. San Antonio ends its Week 23 in Denver on Saturday.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
29 days ago
With no Victor Wembanyama (ankle), the Spurs needed a group effort on the glass to take care of the Clippers. And they got it, with Vassell and Julian Champagnie (13/8/4/2 with one three-pointer) leading the way. Vassell’s double-double was his first of the season, and he also shot 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. Due to the strength of the Spurs’ rotation, Vassell boasts a lower fantasy ceiling than in seasons past. Still, his perimeter shooting ability makes him a valuable option in most leagues.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
29 days ago
After attempting nine shots in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors, Castle put up 15 on Thursday. A big reason for the increase was Victor Wembanyama (ankle) not playing, and the reigning Rookie of the Year took advantage of his opportunities. Castle did not record any defensive stats against the Clippers, but he’s still averaging one steal per game. The rebounds, assists and three-pointers were good, so there isn’t much for fantasy managers to worry about.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
29 days ago
With no Victor Wembanyama, as he sat to rest his ankle, Fox was able to do a bit more scoring-wise than he did in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors. The Spurs’ guard doubled his point total from the night prior, and he did so on good percentages from the field and the foul line. Add in the rebounds, assists, and steals, and this was the kind of performance many Fox managers had hoped for once it was known that Wembanyama would not play.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
30 days ago
Rollins’ availability is of greater consequence to fantasy managers, especially since starting center Myles Turner is off the injury report. Rollins’ expected return after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets likely pushes AJ Green to the bench. As for Sims, he grabbed 20 rebounds as the starting center the last time out. He and Turner were starters the last time that both players were available, Tuesday’s win over the Mavericks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
30 days ago
Trent exited Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets before halftime, giving Cormac Ryan more minutes. Inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter, Ryan scored a career-high 25 points in 30 minutes. With the Bucks getting some of their key contributors back on Friday, Ryan is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
30 days ago
Prince and Harris are both available for Friday’s game, with the former’s return having a greater impact on fantasy basketball. While Prince is a deep-league option at best, he’s worth a look in deep leagues. That is not the case for Harris.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center • #33
30 days ago
Turner and Kuzma are back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets, which was Milwaukee’s second game in as many nights. Their returns will push Ousmane Dieng and Pete Nance to the bench, but both should continue to play rotation minutes due to the Bucks’ many injuries.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
30 days ago
Friday’s game will be the sixth that Portis has missed due to a sprained wrist. Pete Nance’s playing time has increased recently, and that should remain the case. However, he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues since Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
30 days ago
Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee’s last four games with a strained calf, but this is the first in which he’s been listed as questionable beforehand. If he plays, there isn’t much to gain from plugging Thanasis into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #40
30 days ago
Kornet is back after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Warriors, and he’s likely to be the starting center for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is out, opening up a spot in the starting lineup, with Kornet being the prime option to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
30 days ago
While Wembanyama played fewer than 30 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors, he will not play against the Clippers. The MVP candidate missed one game in mid-March due to his ankle, but the goal is to ensure he’s at his best physically for the postseason. And given how well Wembanyama played in the Spurs’ first two games of Week 23, most fantasy managers should be able to withstand him not playing on Thursday. Luke Kornet should move into the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming.
Source: Jared Weiss
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox’s counting stats aren’t ones to brag about — he narrowly made it into double figures as a scorer and finished with fewer than five rebounds and assists. Yet he was a team-best plus-30 in his 25 minutes, reflecting the positive impact he had on Wednesday’s game. From a fantasy standpoint, however, the veteran guard’s production has slowed during Championship Week. Perhaps a more competitive game could lead to an increase in production.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle was effective in his 33 minutes on Wednesday. He didn’t take many shots, but still impacted the game well as a passer. The second-year guard dished out double-digit assists to land another double-double, and his four offensive boards were arguably as impressive. Nonetheless, the Spurs are one of the hottest teams in the league, and Castle has been a reason why. He’ll remain a nightly double-double threat down the stretch of the fantasy playoffs.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama was extremely productive in just under 30 minutes of game action. Efficient shooting was key to his second consecutive 40-point performance, which was his fourth of the season. And when he wasn’t scoring, the versatile center was either rebounding shots or blocking them. Wemby has performed as well as any player in the league this season, especially when considering team success. He’ll match up with Nikola Jokić on Saturday with a chance to record a third straight 40-point double-double.
MIL • • #
about 1 month ago
In just his fifth NBA game, the rookie guard topped the 20-point mark for the first time and set a new career-high. He got to his total largely due to his work from beyond the arc, while taking advantage of extra minutes and opportunities following Gary Trent Jr.'s early exit (hip). Ryan has played at least 20 minutes in each of his last two appearances. If he remains in the rotation, his fantasy value will come as a three-point shooter.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #
about 1 month ago
Nance was one of Milwaukee’s top scorers in Wednesday’s loss. He shot the basketball with extreme efficiency and did most of his damage from the three-point line. As a result, he finished with a season-high in points. The rookie forward will continue to see starter minutes so long as key Milwaukee frontcourt members remain sidelined.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Dieng was Milwaukee’s highest scorer on Wednesday. In 45 minutes of game action, he took over one-third of the Bucks’ field goal attempts, secured a career-high in points, and nearly tallied a triple-double in the process. Dieng has been playing well since being traded to Milwaukee ahead of February’s trade deadline. He provided great value against the Rockets for whichever fantasy managers had him in their lineup.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center • #
about 1 month ago
Trent played seven first-quarter minutes before a hip contusion ended his Wednesday night. Andre Jackson Jr. and Cormac Ryan will see their minutes increase, and starter AJ Green should get even more opportunities to score.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
The Bucks are down several rotation players for Wednesday’s game, which is the team’s second in as many nights. Green, Dieng and Nance are in the starting lineup, filling in for Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Rollins’ absence on Wednesday is just one of several for the Bucks, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Rollins is having a career-best season, averaging 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. In his absence, AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. could provide some backcourt production with increased minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Rollins was available on Tuesday after missing Sunday’s game, and he could end up being sidelined once again. Andre Jackson Jr. had 13 points, six rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes as a starter on Sunday and would likely occupy the role again if Rollins is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo will remain out for a fourth straight game, but even when he’s healthy, he doesn’t see the floor enough for his absence to alter the Bucks’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Harris will be unavailable for a third straight game, but his continued absence won’t alter the Bucks’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Turner will be sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, which should allow Jericho Sims to get the start at center. Sims has been starting alongside turner, so Pete Nance and Ousmane Dieng should enter the starting unit, with Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) sidelined as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Prince will be unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back. With so many other veterans sidelined for Milwaukee, Prince’s absence should open the door for Ousmane Dieng and Pete Nance to take on extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Kuzma returned from a four-game absence on Tuesday, but he will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. Pete Nance should make a return to the starting unit in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Portis will be sidelined for a fifth straight game, which should continue to provide extra minutes for Pete Nance. He may hold some upside in this game with how shorthanded the Bucks will be, but he is still a risky streaming choice.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
After starting 12 of his last 13 appearances, Dieng was pushed to the bench for this game with Milwaukee rolling out its healthiest lineup in a while. Still, Dieng was able to have a productive outing as a reserve, though it wasn’t an efficient performance. Dieng will continue to play big minutes for the Bucks for the rest of this season, which should allow him to make an impact for fantasy managers. He’ll look to keep it going in Houston on Wednesday, with multiple starters likely to be unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
In his return from a four-game absence, Kuzma was immediately able to make a big impact in the box score. He scored 20 points in his final game before the absence, but prior to that, his production came inconsistently. Kuzma hasn’t been a reliable option in fantasy basketball this season, though he should still be able to provide some value down the stretch of this season, even if it won’t be as efficient as it was in this game often.
SAS • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back, which means he should be available against the Clippers on Thursday. Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee should fill a few minutes down low off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Harper was one of three Spurs reserves to score in double figures on Monday, with Keldon Johnson (15/2/1/1 with two three-pointers) and Luke Kornet (10 points, five rebounds and one assist) being the others. Over the past two weeks, Harper has averaged 14.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.9 three-pointers per game. Backing up Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox does limit the rookie’s fantasy ceiling, but he has offered a solid floor since the All-Star break
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
While Victor Wembanyama stole the show on Monday with his 40-point double-double, Castle was also excellent in the 129-114 win over the Bulls. The second-year guard finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double, which would have been his second in as many games. Over the past two weeks, Castle has averaged 9.4 assists per game, helping preserve his fantasy value at a time when turnovers and free-throw percentage have been a problem.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Facing fellow France national team member Guerschon Yabusele, Wembanyama was dominant on Monday. In addition to scoring a season-high 41 points, the Spurs’ sensational center was responsible for 16 rebounds. Wembanyama has corralled at least 15 boards in four consecutive appearances, his most productive run on the glass this season. Add in the assists, blocks and three-pointers, and Wemby got his Week 23 off to an excellent start.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama did not have the best day shooting the basketball, but field-goal percentage has rarely been an issue for him this season. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a solid end to Week 22 for the MVP candidate, even with the poor shooting. The Spurs play four games in Week 23, and Monday’s matchup with the Bulls could be an excellent start to championship week for Wembanyama managers.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell gave the Spurs welcome three-point shooting on Saturday, going 4-for-7. Even better for fantasy managers were the four defensive contributions, including three steals. Before Saturday, Vassell totaled five steals and zero blocked shots in his previous seven appearances. If he can build on Saturday’s performance on the defensive end of the floor, that could be a difference maker for fantasy managers in Week 23, championship week in Yahoo! default leagues.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle put up his fourth triple-double of the season in Saturday’s rout of the Bucks, and he did so efficiently. Since the All-Star break, the reigning Rookie of the Year has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats. Castle has been a much-improved player over the past two weeks, and the timing could not be better for a team that hopes to make a deep playoff run. The Spurs play four games in Week 23, starting with the Bulls on Monday.
SAS • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet missed Wednesday’s game against Memphis, but he will be back to take on Milwaukee. Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee each filled out a few minutes off the bench in the blowout, but Kornet will occupy the backup center minutes in his return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox missed Wednesday’s game against Memphis, which allowed Dylan Harper to get the starting nod in his place. Fox will be back after missing just his second game of the season, which means Harper will return to playing a role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle had an up-and-down performance on Wednesday. He elevated his teammates by facilitating at a high level, but gave the opposition opportunities by committing five turnovers. And while he was extremely efficient from the floor, the second-year guard left almost a good chunk of points at the charity stripe. Castle ultimately came close to securing a double-double, despite some shortcomings in his 26 minutes of game action. However, there’s another level he’s shown capable of reaching, one fantasy managers are hoping to see in the thick of the fantasy playoffs.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell had the hot hand on Wednesday, particularly from beyond the arc. His three-point production helped tie a team-high in points, while his activity on the glass put him within striking distance of a double-double. However, a one-sided contest ultimately limited Vassell to 26 minutes. Perhaps he’ll be able to carry his momentum over to Saturday’s game against the Bucks, when the Spurs try for their eighth consecutive win.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wemby was stellar in his relatively limited minutes on Wednesday, as a 25-point win limited him to only 27 minutes. His time on the floor was productive, however, as he racked up another double-double while blocking all but two of his team’s nine shots. The former first-overall pick also added a few steals to combine for 10 stocks, the second time he’s done that this season. Wembanyama, regardless of minutes, is arguably as reliable a fantasy option as any. He’ll have a chance to put together another spectacular line on Saturday when the Spurs face the Bucks.
SAS • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet will be unavailable against Memphis, meaning Mason Plumlee should fill out the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama. Plumlee won’t play enough minutes to be worth considering as a streaming target.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox will be sidelined for just the second time this season. Dylan Harper, who made his first career start on Saturday, should return to the starting unit for this game. He has been on fire over San Antonio’s last two games and should continue to shine in a larger role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
A late scratch ahead of Saturday’s win over the Pacers, Vassell returned to the starting lineup on Monday. He did not provide much value in his 21 minutes, shooting 1-of-4 from beyond the arc. Category league managers will take the assists, but they’ll hope for more production from Vassell in the Spurs’ final two games of the week. Games against Memphis and Milwaukee will be good opportunities for him to get his numbers after struggling against the Heat.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle was back in the Spurs’ lineup after missing two games with a hip injury, and he played 23 minutes. There was an injury scare during the first half, as the reigning Rookie of the Year took an inadvertent Jaime Jaquez Jr. knee to the head, but he returned to action after a short stint on the bench. And with the Spurs winning by 25 points, there was little need for the team to have Castle play starters’ minutes in his first game back. Harrison Barnes returned to the bench on Monday, finishing with 13 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers.