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MIN • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley missed Thursday’s game against the Thunder, which led to Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark taking on a few extra minutes off the bench. Conley will be part of the mix in the guard rotation off the bench against Memphis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White continues to manage this calf injury, but he has been available for the past two weeks. If something changes this weekend, with Chicago playing in Miami on both Saturday and Sunday, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu would take on extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Saturday’s game is the first of two in as many nights that the Bulls will play in Miami, so they’re unlikely to have Vooch for one of them. Rookie Lachlan Olbrich, who has spent most of his time in the G League, is not on the injury report, so he should be available to play rotation minutes. However, he is not worth the streaming risk. The best-case scenario for the Bulls is that Jalen Smith (calf) will be available after leaving Thursday’s loss to the Heat in the second quarter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith started Thursday’s loss to the Heat for the injured Josh Giddey, but he was forced to leave before halftime due to tightness in his right calf. If Smith and Giddey remain out on Saturday, Ayo Dosunmu is the player most likely to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Heat. While Jalen Smith moved into the starting lineup, he exited during the first half due to a calf injury. Ayo Dosunmu started the third quarter, and he would likely retain that role if Giddey and Smith can’t play on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
Randle may not have done much scoring on Thursday, but he was one of the Timberwolves who brought added defensive intensity to the table. And that paid off in the form of four steals, a season-high for Randle. He’s providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, averaging just over 22 points per game. The Timberwolves play one more game in Week 15, as they visit the Grizzlies on Saturday.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
With Rudy Gobert initially questionable for Thursday’s game with a sprained left ankle, it appeared that Reid would have a chance to start. Gobert (14 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal) played, but his presence in the lineup didn’t keep Reid from doing what he usually does as the highest-scoring reserve in the NBA. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
After averaging 11.8 points on 42 percent shooting in Minnesota’s last five games, McDaniels had an outstanding night against the Thunder. He made all five of his three-point attempts and has scored at least 20 points in 11 games this season, one less than his tally for the entire 2024-25 campaign. While playing alongside Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle limits McDaniels’ offensive ceiling, his overall production makes him worth having in standard category leagues.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards and the Timberwolves brought increased defensive intensity from the start of Thursday’s game, and it paid immense dividends, as they won 123-111, a score that wasn’t as close as the final would indicate. He led the way offensively with 26 points, shooting over 50 percent from the field and dishing out five assists. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
The lone negative for Huerter was the overall field-goal percentage, as he knocked down four triples and recorded his first double-double of the season. However, there’s a reason Red Velvet is rostered in only nine percent of Yahoo! leagues. If Josh Giddey (hamstring) remains out and Jalen Smith (calf) can’t play on Saturday in Miami, there would be a little more room for Huerter to contribute offensively. However, that would be enough to make a player worth streaming in most leagues.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
While Vučević recorded his 19th double-double of the season, he struggled offensively. In addition to the poor shooting, there were a few instances when teammates passed the ball elsewhere instead of allowing their starting center to take advantage of a mismatch. That led to a frustrated Vučević grabbing the dry eraseboard during a fourth-quarter timeout to show his teammates what was happening. We’ll see if that affects Vučević’s production when the Bulls visit the Heat on Saturday and Sunday.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
A top-100 fantasy player for most of the season, Buzelis has provided top-75 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The ability to fill a stat line is why, and the Bulls’ forward has been more productive from beyond the arc. Over the past two weeks, Buzelis has made 2.9 three-pointers per game, one more than his average for the season. The Bulls head to Miami for their final two games of Week 15, a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
After scoring just four points in the first half, Dosunmu had an outstanding second half for the Bulls. Inserted into the lineup due to Jalen Smith’s early exit with right calf tightness, Dosunmu scored 19 points in the second half, shooting 6-of-9 from the field. Add in the rebounds and assists, and the Bulls’ guard provided excellent value in his 31 minutes. Dosunmu’s role for Saturday’s rematch in Miami depends on the availability of Smith and Josh Giddey (hamstring), with the latter not playing on Thursday. If both sit, Ayo will be worth streaming.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith, who started Thursday’s game with Josh Giddey (hamstring) unavailable, logged 15 first-half minutes before being ruled out for the rest of the night with right calf tightness. He finishes with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and one three-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he will be good to go against OKC. He was held to just six points and six rebounds in 21 minutes in the Timberwolves’ last game, but he had 14 rebounds in 32 minutes against the Thunder earlier this season.
Source: Timberwolves PR
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
The Bulls won’t have Josh Giddey (hamstring) for Thursday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. They’ll go back to the lineup they used when Giddey was being brought off the bench as part of his minutes restriction, with Smith starting alongside Vooch. In this role, “Stix” is worth rostering in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, which isn’t surprising after an 11-game absence. Jalen Smith could return to the starting lineup, though Ayo Dosunmu should also see a bump in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley is averaging just under 20 minutes a game for the Wolves over the last two weeks, but is not a huge part of their offensive production. Bones Hyland will likely pick up extra minutes off the bench tonight, but his tough matchup against the Thunder makes it difficult to stream him in fantasy.
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert played 21 minutes against the Mavericks on Wednesday, and the team may have been monitoring his soreness with that smaller amount of court time. If the team opts to hold him out for the second game of a back-to-back, Naz Reid would likely step into a much larger role, albeit in a tough matchup against the Thunder.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has been back for four games and just moved back into the starting lineup on Wednesday; however, it seems like the Bulls may decide to hold him out for the second leg of a back-to-back in order to make sure they don’t push his hamstring too quickly. With Tre Jones also sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu will likely see more minutes, and Jalen Smith could move back into the starting lineup.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards had a difficult time inside the arc on Wednesday, making three of his 13 attempts. However, that was the lone negative for the guard, who recorded a complete line in his 38 minutes on the floor. The question now is whether Edwards will be able to play the second game of the back-to-back on Thursday against the Thunder. He did not play in Monday’s win over the Warriors, which was Minnesota’s second game in as many nights.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid has scored 20 points or more in ten games this season, with five occurring since January 1. The Timberwolves’ forward/center once again offered excellent value off the bench, and he’s reached double figures in four of his last five games. Minnesota still has two more games on its Week 15 schedule, starting with the Thunder on Thursday.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
Randle recorded his ninth 30-point game of the season on Wednesday, triple his tally for the entire 2024-25 campaign. The veteran forward has said that he feels more comfortable in Minnesota than he did last season, and the production reflects that. Entering the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 61, Randle is providing top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu followed a strong outing in the loss to the Lakers with another productive game on Wednesday, despite his contributions coming in a loss. In 29 minutes of game action, he was both aggressive and efficient with his shot, tallying nearly 20 points on the evening. Poor three-point shooting ultimately held him back. Yet, Dosunmu was solid as a rebounder and passer in this contest, which isn’t always the case. He put together a nice line off the bench and is capable of logging another on Thursday against the Heat.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
The three-point shot worked to Buzelis’s advantage on Wednesday, as the Bulls’ forward hit four three-pointers for the third time in the past five games. He was one of only two Chicago players to reach the 20-point mark in this game, which was impressive, considering the low volume of shots he generated. Buzelis also contributed on the glass in Wednesday’s loss and nearly walked away with a double-double. Regardless of how the rest of the season unfolds for the Bulls, Buzelis should be one of the featured players moving forward, which would likely lead to continued production from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević contributed in many ways during Chicago’s three-point loss to Indiana. Of the many things he did well, his scoring and three-point shooting arguably rank at the top — his touch both in and outside the arc was enough to lead the Bulls in scoring. The veteran center also did good work on the glass and was active on the defensive end, recording three stocks. Vučević’s all-around effort didn’t lead to a win for Chicago, but his production was certainly useful for those fantasy managers who have him on their rosters.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after missing Minnesota’s most recent game with a foot injury. The Wolves recently snapped a five-game losing streak and will look to put together back-to-back wins on Wednesday against the injury-hit Mavericks. Edwards’s presence will certainly help, and he has the potential to log a strong fantasy basketball performance.
Source: Timberwolves PR
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
After coming off the bench in his first three games back from a strained hamstring, Giddey is in the starting lineup. His promotion comes at the expense of Jalen Smith, whose playing time will likely decrease. However, since the Bulls are light on frontcourt depth, deep-league managers who were streaming Smith should hold onto him.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Collins has been out since late December, and a return to action does not appear to be on the horizon. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that the 6-foot-11 forward/center is still in a walking boot and he’ll be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Bulls will continue to rely on Nikola Vučević and Jalen Smith, with the latter having recently moved into the starting lineup.
Source: K.C. Johnson
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Ant-Man sat out Monday, but he’ll be back following a one-game absence. Mike Conley should retreat back to the bench, with Bones Hyland seeing a reduction in playing time. Edwards went for 13/4/3/2 across 29 minutes in a blowout win over the Mavs on November 17.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards missed Monday’s game against Golden State, and there is a chance he remains out against Dallas. Mike Conley started in his place, but Bones Hyland was far more productive off the bench. Hyland would be the better streaming option if Edwards remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 2 months ago
Several players made big contributions for the Timberwolves in their blowout victory over the Warriors. Even in the one-sided affair, Gobert logged 35 minutes, allowing him the time necessary to dominate the glass and the interior before finishing with a monster double-double, his eighth of January. Gobert has enjoyed another strong season and should continue to produce good numbers the rest of the way, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
DiVincenzo did all of his scoring from beyond the arc on Monday, taking and making a lot of threes at an efficient clip. In addition to the scoring, DiVincenzo was by far Minnesota’s best distributor on the night — he led the team in assists and tied a season-high in the process. His four stocks may stand out the most, however, to add to a very balanced performance. The Timberwolves won this game convincingly, but even with the score being one-sided, DiVincenzo logged 31 minutes and, as a result, was nearly able to collect a double-double.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 2 months ago
Randle certainly didn’t log one of his more explosive performances on Monday, but in the blowout win, he still put up a decent line in his 23 minutes of game action. He shot well from the field and led the Timberwolves in scoring, despite some struggles from the three-point line. He had a difficult time taking care of the basketball, too. Yet, Randle was active on the boards and came close to securing a double-double in his relatively brief time. He’ll next take the floor on Wednesday against the Mavericks.
CHI • Center • #9
about 2 months ago
Vučević and the Bulls saw their four-game win streak end on Monday, but that didn’t prevent the veteran center from finishing with a productive stat line. In 31 minutes, he was the only player in Monday’s game to secure double-digit rebounds. And with a handful of assists, Vučević finished as one of Chicago’s most productive passers. He made his usual contributions as a scorer, as well, allowing him to finish the night with a good amount of fantasy production.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey came off the bench for the third straight game on Monday and logged one of his well-rounded performances that we’ve grown accustomed to. The fifth-year guard led the Bulls in assists and came within one point of being the third Bulls player to tally 20 points on Monday. Nonetheless, his scoring uptick against the Lakers was encouraging, considering the four-point performance he had against the Celtics on Saturday. As Giddey continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury, fantasy managers should expect him to round all the way back into form.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White was one of six Bulls players to score in double figures on Monday, with his total being the highest on the team. In addition to leading Chicago players in scoring, he also led them in three-pointers and was second in assists on the evening. White has quietly scored the ball well over the past five games — in that time, he’s recorded over 20 points in each game, and is averaging 5.2 three-pointers. Although the Bulls’ winning streak was snapped at four games on Monday, White should continue to play a prominent role and serve as a versatile scorer going forward.
MIN • Point Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
With Anthony Edwards (foot) ruled out for Monday’s game, Conley moves into the starting lineup. However, the move into the starting lineup isn’t expected to result in a significant increase in the veteran point guard’s workload. Despite coming off the bench, Bones Hyland offers a higher ceiling for fantasy managers seeking a streamer.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards will sit out Monday’s game after scoring 32 points in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors. Bones Hyland and Mike Conley will see their opportunities increase, with the former offering the higher streaming ceiling.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards is a new addition to the injury report, with right foot injury management as the reason for his inclusion. Given the timing of the injury update, there’s a real possibility that he doesn’t play. If Edwards sits, Mike Conley and Bones Hyland will be asked to pick up the slack, with the latter offering a higher ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
DiVincenzo was in a bit of a slump coming into Sunday’s game. The 28-year-old shooting guard had last scored at least 20 points in a game on January 8, a span of seven games. DiVincenzo wasn’t very efficient, shooting just 7-of-19 from the field. Most of his attempts were three-point attempts, though, and he made 6-of-15 from behind the three-point line. He’s provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks and the Timberwolves have four games in the upcoming week, making him worth considering in standard leagues if he’s available.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
DiVincenzo was in a bit of a slump coming into Sunday’s game. The 28-year-old shooting guard had last scored at least 20 points in a game on January 8, a span of seven games. DiVincenzo wasn’t very efficient, but most of his attempts were three-pointers and he made 6-of-15 from behind the three-point line. He’s provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks and the Timberwolves have four games in the upcoming week, making him worth considering in standard leagues if he’s available.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards bounced back after scoring just 20 points in Thursday’s loss to the Bulls, adding four made three-pointers. It wasn’t enough for the Timberwolves to come away with a win as they fell 111-85 to the Warriors on Sunday. Minnesota has now lost four games in a row. Edwards has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Timberwolves start a four-game week against the Warriors on Monday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White paced Chicago’s offense throughout the contest — knocking down five of their 21 three-pointers on the night — but opted to dish to teammate Kevin Huerter in the corner for a go-ahead trey with 0.2 seconds left in regulation. The 25-year-old scoring guard has been scorching hot over the past week, leading Chicago to four straight wins, averaging 23.8 points during that span. The Bulls are in line for a busy four-game week that includes showdowns against the Lakers and Pacers before a double dip against the Heat.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
It doesn’t show up from a fantasy perspective, but Smith played a pivotal role from a defensive and rebounding standpoint in the second half, helping Chicago pull out a narrow victory. The 25-year-old big man fell one rebound shy of a double-double and also knocked down a pair of three-pointers. He’s graded out as a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor over the past two weeks, averaging 13.3 points and 9.1 boards over his last seven games.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
In the aftermath of Saturday’s killing of a man by federal agents, the league has decided to postpone Saturday’s game. The two teams will play on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, meaning the Warriors and Timberwolves will meet on consecutive nights.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
Williams was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise. He returned from a two-game absence Thursday with five points and three rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench in the win over the Timberwolves. Williams isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey was initially listed as probable, so his availability doesn’t come as much of a surprise. The 23-year-old guard returned from a hamstring injury and came off the bench, playing 26 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves. The Bulls could continue to deploy Giddey this way until he feels 100 percent.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Jones was added to the injury report as doubtful earlier, but he is now expected to be sidelined until at least Feb. 6 with a left hamstring strain. Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter should see a bump in minutes off the bench, but Josh Giddey and Coby White should fill most of the backcourt minutes.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
Williams returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing Chicago’s previous two games. He is expected to be available again when they take on Boston, and he should see a similar workload to his 16 minutes against Minnesota.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Jones has been a consistent producer in recent weeks, but he isn’t expected to play against Boston. Josh Giddey (hamstring) is probable after returning to the lineup on Thursday, but he will likely still have his minutes managed. Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter should see a bump in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey made his return to the lineup on Thursday, and he is expected to be available once again. He was limited to 26 minutes in that game and should see a similar workload against Boston. He also came off the bench in that game, and he could do that again to ensure he is available to close out the game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months ago
It continues to come inconsistently, but Reid has been a fantasy beast at times this season. Usually, that’s because of an offensive explosion, which held true in this game. However, it was the defensive impact that made this so impressive. The blocks were a new season high for him, and for a player only averaging 0.9 blocks per game this year, that isn’t a category that managers have relied on from him. He’ll look to stay hot against the Warriors on Saturday.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 2 months ago
Randle’s production had dropped off in the two games since Anthony Edwards returned, but that didn’t hold true in this one. This was his eight 30-point game of the season, though only three of those have come over the past month. Randle has been excellent for Minnesota this year, and he currently ranks inside the top 50 in nine-category leagues. He’ll look to stay hot against the Warriors on Saturday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
It has been an underwhelming season for White, and while he didn’t shoot as efficiently in this game, it was his third straight with at least 20 point. During that time, he’s averaging 24.3 points, 4.3 assists and 5.3 three-pointers per game. He’s starting to figure things out, and he’ll look to stay hot in their next game against the Celtics on Saturday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey missed Chicago’s last 11 games with a hamstring injury, but he returned to the lineup for this game. However, he was on a minutes restriction, so he came off the bench and only played 26 minutes. That meant no changes to the Bulls’ starting lineup in this game, but that won’t hold for long. Jalen Smith, who scored 17 points in this game, is the likely candidate to head back to the bench when that happens. For now, it was a strong first game back for Giddey.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 2 months ago
Randle was a late addition to the injury report, but he will be good to go against Chicago. He’ll occupy his typical role in the starting lineup and look to help Minnesota snap this three-game losing streak.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 2 months ago
Randle, Naz Reid, and Donte DiVincenzo are the only players to play in all 44 games this season, so the expectation is that Randle will do what he can to get onto the court. Randle was also present at shootaround earlier on Thursday, so the injury is likely not severe. If he doesn’t play, Reid would likely slide into the starting lineup with Joan Beringer entering the rotation.
Source: Alan Horton
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months 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.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months 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