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DEN • Guard • #3
15 days ago
Strawther’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will continue to play the minutes available to Denver’s reserve perimeter players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
15 days ago
Gordon suffered a strained right hamstring during Friday’s win over the Rockets. According to Charania, it is a Grade 2 strain, and the Nuggets forward will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Gordon was already dealing with bilateral hamstring issues, and he played through a strain in Game 7 of last season’s second-round series against the Thunder. Losing Gordon will significantly impact Denver’s rotation, especially with Christian Braun (ankle) already out. Spencer Jones started Saturday’s loss to the Kings but provided minimal value in his 24 minutes on the court. Between his recent play and the absences of Gordon and Braun, now is a good time to hop back onto the Cameron Johnson bandwagon. Over his last four games, he’s averaged 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers while shooting 56.8 percent from the field.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Forward • #21
15 days ago
Filling the void left by the injured Aaron Gordon, Jones played 24 minutes on Saturday. As evidenced by the stat line, the counting stats and percentages weren’t good enough to justify streaming him. Bruce Brown (2/3/3 in 27 minutes) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (8/1/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) offer higher fantasy ceilings than Jones despite coming off the bench, but both struggled against the Kings. And with the Nuggets playing three games in Week 6, there’s even less reason to trust any of these players in fantasy leagues.
DEN • Forward • #2
15 days ago
After a terribly slow start to the season, Johnson has looked more comfortable in recent games. He’s reached double figures in three of his last four, with Saturday’s performance being Johnson’s best as a Nugget. Still rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the past week. Johnson will look to build on this run when the Nuggets visit Memphis on Sunday.
DEN • Guard • #27
15 days ago
Murray has scored at least 23 points in two straight and four of his last five games. Over the past two weeks, the Nuggets guard has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. Aaron Gordon’s hamstring injury hasn’t changed Murray’s place within the offensive pecking order, but it does make his role more important. That’s good news for fantasy managers, some of whom may consider selling high on Murray.
DEN • Center • #15
15 days ago
Jokić did what he could to drag the Nuggets to a win on Saturday, scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for Denver, the three-time league MVP’s efforts weren’t enough to help the team avoid defeat. Jokić finished with his 15th double-double of the season, and the 44 points were the second-most in a game for him this season. The Nuggets play three games in Week 6, starting with the Grizzlies on Monday.
DEN • Forward • #21
15 days ago
The Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon to a strained hamstring during Friday’s win over the Rockets, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Jones, who started the third quarter in Houston, will remain with the starters to begin Saturday’s game. While he’s worth picking up in 30-deep leagues, managers in shallower formats can afford to take a conservative approach to adding Jones.
Source: James Ham
DEN • Guard • #3
16 days ago
Due to lower back injury management, Strawther will miss a fourth consecutive game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it means even more playing time will be available to Peyton Watson and Bruce Brown.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
16 days ago
Gordon, who was dealing with some hamstring soreness ahead of Friday’s win over the Rockets, suffered a strained right hamstring during the second quarter. He won’t play on Saturday, and Nuggets head coach David Adelman said following Friday’s win that he expects Gordon to miss some time. While Spencer Jones started the third quarter, Zeke Nnaji is another possibility to replace Gordon in the starting lineup. Nnaji started Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
16 days ago
Gordon left Friday’s game with a strained right hamstring in the second quarter. He was already dealing with hamstring soreness, most recently sitting out the November 19 win over the Pelicans. However, with the strain, Gordon will likely miss time. Spencer Jones started the third quarter, but he hasn’t done enough to merit being streamed. Fantasy managers should focus on Peyton Watson and Cameron Johnson when seeking value in Gordon’s absence.
Source: Vic Lombardi
DEN • Guard • #8
16 days ago
Watson followed up his 32-point explosion against the Pelicans on Wednesday with a bit of a dud. The 23-year-old shooting guard had double-digit rebounds for the second consecutive game, but he only had nine points. Watson only even attempted five field goals after he took 19 shots in the last game. With Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined, Watson is worth rostering, but fantasy managers would like him to be a little more aggressive offensively.
DEN • Guard • #27
16 days ago
Murray played 40 minutes and provided some scoring opposite Nikola Jokic with 26 points. With Cameron Johnson scoring just nine points and Aaron Gordon leaving after three minutes with a hamstring injury, the Nuggets needed their 28-year-old point guard to step up. Murray backed up his reputation as one of the best scoring point guards in the league. He’s played at a borderline second-round level so far this year.
DEN • Center • #15
16 days ago
Jokić was one assist shy of a triple-double against the Rockets on Friday. The 30-year-old center still had his second game with at least 30 points this week. Jokić recorded two steals and a block on the defensive end while he also made four three-pointers on offense. It’s the third time Jokić has made at least four three-pointers in a game this month. The Nuggets close out the week with a home game against the Kings on Saturday.
MIN • Forward • #3
16 days ago
After his streak of consecutive games played ended at 157 on Wednesday, McDaniels returned to the Timberwolves’ lineup on Friday. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the Timberwolves forward did provide good value in the rebound and steals categories. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, McDaniels is ranked comfortably within the top-50 in nine-cat formats. And he’ll get a few days off until the Timberwolves play their next game on Monday against the Kings.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
16 days ago
After shooting 4-of-16 from the field in Monday’s win over the Mavericks, Randle has scored 52 points on 17-of-32 shooting in his last two games. Unfortunately for him, Friday’s performance did not include a victory, as Randle’s three-point attempt as time expired fell short. The Suns finished the game on a 9-0 run, ending the Timberwolves’ Week 5 stunningly. However, Minnesota begins Week 6 with a game against the struggling Kings on Monday.
MIN • Guard • #5
16 days ago
While the Suns deserve credit for not giving up, Minnesota blew an eight-point lead in the final 50 seconds of Friday’s game. Edwards had a chance to extend the Timberwolves’ lead to three with two free throws, but his misses earned the fans free Chick-fil-A and left the door open for Collin Gillespie to hit the game-winner with just under seven seconds remaining. The good news for fantasy managers is that Edwards recorded a robust stat line, but the result is going to sting for the Timberwolves.
DEN • Forward • #32
16 days ago
Gordon, who was initially probable for Friday’s game with a sore hamstring, suffered a right hamstring strain during the second quarter. The Nuggets officially ruled him out during the intermission, with Spencer Jones replacing him in the lineup. If Gordon misses time, Peyton Watson and Cameron Johnson will be worth a look. Both are currently in the starting lineup, with the former filling in for the injured Christian Braun.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward • #32
16 days ago
Gordon was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the upgrade in status was expected. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Peyton Watson and Nikola Jokić completing the quintet.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Forward-Guard • #7
16 days ago
Ingles is available after initially being questionable for Friday’s game. However, with Jaden McDaniels also available, the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball aren’t likely to be available.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Forward • #3
16 days ago
McDaniels is back in the Timberwolves’ lineup after a one-game absence. His return means Mike Conley will head back to the bench, where his already-low fantasy value takes a hit. There isn’t a need to roster Conley in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Forward-Guard • #7
17 days ago
Ingles played limited minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, as the Timberwolves won by a comfortable margin. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, even with Jaden McDaniels (wrist) missing Wednesday’s victory.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Forward • #3
17 days ago
McDaniels did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, ending a streak of 157 consecutive games played. Mike Conley moved into the starting lineup, with Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo shifting down a spot. Conley will head back to the bench if McDaniels plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #3
17 days ago
Strawther continues to miss time due to lower back injury management, and he isn’t guaranteed to play rotation minutes when healthy. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
17 days ago
Gordon did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans, with Zeke Nnaji replacing him in the starting lineup. However, Peyton Watson was the biggest beneficiary, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Nnaji will return to the bench if Gordon plays, likely falling out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
18 days ago
Watson came out of nowhere to have a tremendous game against the Pelicans on Wednesday. The 23-year-old shooting guard made five three-pointers after only even attempting six threes in his previous four games. Watson certainly has an opportunity to put up better numbers with Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined and now he has momentum coming off a 32-point game.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
18 days ago
On a night when the Timberwolves didn’t have Jaden McDaniels for the first time in 158 games, Reid stepped up with one of his best performances of the season. He finished with his third 20-point game of the season, and the 28 points were a season-high for the forward. If McDaniels misses more time, Reid’s fantasy value should increase, even though Mike Conley (10/1/6/1 with one three-pointer) will be the replacement in the starting lineup.
MIN • Center • #27
18 days ago
Gobert entered Wednesday’s game having reached double figures in scoring in four of the past five games. He didn’t make it five out of six on Wednesday, but the veteran center did hit double digits in rebounds for the first time since November 10. Due to decreased production in points and rebounds, Gobert’s fantasy value has slipped this season. However, while ranked outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats for the season, he’s been a sixth-round player over the past two weeks.
MIN • Guard • #5
18 days ago
After shooting 4-of-9 from the field in the first quarter, Edwards’ production dropped off significantly. The good news for him and the Timberwolves was that the one-win Wizards were the opposition, so it didn’t matter much. However, Edwards is now 11-of-39 from the field over his last two games, well below his field-goal percentage for the season (43.2). He’s providing top-30 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, so the two-game slump has not had too big an impact on Ant-Man’s standing in fantasy basketball.
DEN • Center • #15
18 days ago
Jokić started the week with a 38/18/13 line against the Bulls in a loss on Monday and picked up where he left off with a 28/11/12 line in the win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. The 30-year-old center’s triple-double was his third in a row and ninth of the season. Jokić remains on top of the fantasy basketball world. His next chance for another massive stat line will come Friday against the Rockets.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
18 days ago
On a night when sidekick Anthony Edwards had an underwhelming performance, Randle picked up the slack. He’s scored at least 30 points in five games this season, with Wednesday’s effort being his first since November 5. While Randle has only been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, his season-long value still places him within the top-20. At this rate, Randle may merit All-Star consideration given how well he’s played this season.
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
18 days ago
The Nuggets won’t have Aaron Gordon for Wednesday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. He’ll be replaced by Nnaji, a surprising move since he hasn’t played many rotation minutes this season. He should not be streamed in fantasy leagues, as Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will likely be more valuable despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Forward • #32
18 days ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Gordon will not play. Peyton Watson is already starting for the injured Christian Braun, so Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. are likely the best options to step in for Gordon.
Source: Denver Nuggets
MIN • Guard • #10
18 days ago
Jaden McDaniels (wrist) is not available for Wednesday’s game, ending a streak of 158 consecutive games played. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Conley, who has provided limited fantasy value this season. However, the return to the starting lineup raises his ceiling. Minnesota’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Alan Horton
DEN • Forward • #32
19 days ago
Gordon wasn’t on the initial injury report, but there is a chance he is sidelined against New Orleans. This isn’t part of a back-to-back, but Denver does have one on Friday and Saturday, so don’t be surprised if Gordon is sidelined for one of those. Peyton Watson is already starting with Christian Braun (ankle) out, so Bruce Brown or Tim Hardaway Jr. would likely fill in for Gordon.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Forward • #3
19 days ago
McDaniels was initially listed as questionable for this game but will be sidelined for the first time since the 2023-24 season. Depending on how tall of a lineup head coach Chris Finch wants to roll out, Naz Reid or Mike Conley will likely slide into the starting unit, though both should see a bump in minutes.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves PR
DEN • Guard • #3
19 days ago
Strawther’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially with Cameron Johnson being available. While there may be a few minutes available to Strawther when he returns due to Christian Braun’s ankle injury, that isn’t enough to make him a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Forward • #3
19 days ago
McDaniels hasn’t missed a game yet this season and didn’t miss one last year. If that streak ends, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has multiple options to bump into the starting lineup. It could be a smaller starting lineup with Jaylen Clark or Mike Conley filling in. It could be a bigger lineup with Naz Reid joining. It’s unclear what he’ll do, since it has been so long since McDaniels missed a game.
Source: Dane Moore
DEN • Forward • #2
20 days ago
Having entered Monday shooting 37.2 percent from the field and 21.1 percent from three, Johnson needed a good night in the worst way. Against the Bulls, he shot 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and finished with season-highs in points and three-pointers. This was the first game in which Johnson made at least three three-pointers in a game, and his previous high point total was 15. One game does not make Johnson a player worth rostering in 12-team leagues again, but it’s a step in the right direction.
DEN • Forward • #32
20 days ago
One game removed from recording his first double-double of the season, Gordon notched a second on Monday. The negative for fantasy managers is that he did not record any assists, steals or blocked shots, the first time Gordon’s tossed up a bagel in all three categories in the same game this season. Thanks to excellent production in points, rebounds and three-pointers with high percentages, AG is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats. However, the margin for error is slim due to the lackluster assists and defensive stats.
DEN • Guard • #27
20 days ago
For the first time this season, Murray recorded a points/rebounds double-double, with the other two being of the points/assists variety. The 34 points were the most the Nuggets guard has scored in a game since an October 27 win over the Timberwolves in which he tallied 43. Murray continues to exceed his Yahoo! ADP, ranking within the top-25 in nine-cat formats. It would be unsurprising if he had another big game on Wednesday when the Nuggets visit the reeling Pelicans.
DEN • Center • #15
20 days ago
Jokić had a chance to send Monday’s game to overtime, but his long three-point attempt fell short of the rim as time expired. However, fantasy managers aren’t concerned about the game’s outcome. Jokić recorded his second straight triple-double and eighth of the season. Whether it’s eight- or nine-cat formats, the Nuggets center remains the most valuable player in fantasy basketball. And with the Nuggets visiting New Orleans on Wednesday, Jokić could be in for another huge stat line.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
20 days ago
Reid came out of the gate on fire, knocking down 8-of-11 from the floor to finish the first half with a game-high 19 points off the bench and notch his third double-double of the season. He finished with a season-high 22 points, needing just 22 minutes to accomplish the feat. The Timberwolves are back in action when they face the rebuilding Wizards on Wednesday night.
MIN • Center • #27
20 days ago
Gobert delivered a stat sheet-stuffing effort as Minnesota built up a 32-point advantage by the outset of the fourth quarter, which enabled him to sit out the final stanza for some extra rest. He did most of his damage in the third quarter where he poured in a team-high nine points, knocking down four of his five shot attempts during that span. He’s averaging 10.7 points and 9.6 rebounds through 14 games.
MIN • Guard • #5
20 days ago
Edwards was able to sit out the entire fourth quarter for some extra rest after Minnesota raced out to a 32-point lead by the end of three quarters. He picked an ideal spot to have an off-night from a shooting standpoint, going just 1-of-7 from three-point range, as his teammates provided more than enough offensive support.
DEN • Guard • #3
20 days ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Strawther is officially out. However, his absence coincides with Cameron Johnson’s return, so the Nuggets will have the options needed to account for Strawther not playing. He does not impact fantasy basketball when healthy.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward • #2
20 days ago
Johnson is back after a one-game absence, and he will be in the starting lineup. Tim Hardaway Jr. will head to the bench, where he offers a lower fantasy ceiling. Johnson has struggled to begin his time in Denver and is no longer a must-roster player in 12-team leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
20 days ago
No surprise here as Jokić is once again good to go despite dealing with a wrist injury. The 30-year-old center is coming off a triple-double in Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves. Jokić has a great matchup Monday against the Bulls, which is the second game of a back-to-back for Chicago.
MIN • Guard • #5
22 days ago
It was a rough shooting night for Edwards, but he was able to redeem his night with some late buckets, which allowed him to tie Julius Randle as the leading scorers for Minnesota. He also made an impact in a variety of other ways despite his shot night falling, which is why he was a first-round pick once again this season. Edwards’ shooting percentages are actually up this season after they took a hit last year due to an uptick in three-point volume. Subpar shooting nights like this won’t happen often; this was his worst field goal percentage in a game this year.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
22 days ago
Randle has been a scoring machine for Minnesota lately, which continued in this game. This was the third game in a row that he’s scored at least 25 points, which is a mark he has reached eight times this year. Last season, he only had 12 such games. Randle is having arguably the best season of his career. He’s averaging career-highs in points, assists and steals while shooting the best percentage of his career from the floor and the free throw line while also averaging the fewest turnovers per game since his last year as a Laker. It has been a fantastic start to the season, and while it feels unlikely that he can continue to play this well, he’ll be one of the best value picks in fantasy basketball if he does.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
22 days ago
Reid played a season-high 35 minutes, which led to him nearly matching his season-high of 21 points. If he didn’t foul out, he may have been able to. Reid has been one of the best sixth men in the NBA over the last few seasons and is more than capable of turning in big nights when his shot is falling. However, his minutes have been down this year, which has limited his impact.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
23 days ago
The Timberwolves have won four consecutive games and Randle is a big reason why. The 30-year-old power forward is averaging 24.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists in November. Randle continues to produce as the Robin to Anthony Edwards’ Batman in Minnesota.
MIN • Guard • #5
23 days ago
Edwards has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games. The 24-year-old shooting guard led the Timberwolves to victory over the Kings for the second time in their last three games. Edwards missed time earlier this season with a hamstring injury, but is back to playing at a high level. The Timberwolves take on the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
24 days ago
This will be a fifth straight absence for Shannon, which means there will be a few extra minutes for Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark, though that won’t make much of an impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: Blake Murphy
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
27 days ago
Randle had a rare triple-double against the Jazz last Friday. The 30-year-old power forward didn’t have a triple-double on Monday, but was able to record 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Even with Anthony Edwards back in the lineup, Randle is a productive fantasy asset.
MIN • Guard • #5
27 days ago
Edwards destroyed the Jazz for the second time in his last three games. The 24-year-old shooting guard had at least 35 points and led the Timberwolves to a win over the Jazz for the second time since last Friday. Edwards continues to play at a high level since returning from injury. The Timberwolves are off until Friday’s game against the Kings.
MIN • Center • #27
28 days ago
Finishing with his fourth double-double of the season, Gobert had one of his best performances of the season on Sunday. Not only did he shoot 90 percent from the field, but the Timberwolves center recorded a season-high five blocked shots. Thus far, Gobert’s fantasy value has been underwhelming, mainly because he’s averaging 9.9 rebounds per game. While that isn’t a “bad” number, he averaged at least 10.9 boards in seven straight and nine of his previous 10 seasons. Being more active on the glass will go a long way toward getting Gobert’s fantasy value back to where many expect it to be.
MIN • Forward • #3
28 days ago
McDaniels has scored either 21 or 22 points in three of his last four games, and he’s produced five games of at least 20 points this season. By comparison, he had 12 games of 20 points or more for the entire 2024-25 season. McDaniels is averaging a career-high 12.7 shot attempts per game and shooting 55.9 percent from the field, which is one reason why he’s providing third-round value in nine-cat formats. The Timberwolves play three games during Week 4, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
MIN • Guard • #5
28 days ago
After shooting 5-of-13 from the field in his first game back from a strained hamstring, Edwards has totaled 63 points on 19-of-37 shooting. Of course, some will point out that neither Utah nor Sacramento is on par with the Knicks team that Ant-Man faced in his first game back. However, how sharp he’s looked over the last two games should not be ignored. And the Week 4 schedule works in Edwards’ favor, provided he’s available for Monday’s game against Utah. Following that, the Timberwolves don’t play again until a Friday/Saturday back-to-back to end Week 4.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
29 days ago
Shannon Jr. will sit out a third straight game, and in his absence, Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark should pick up some extra playing time. Minnesota plays a back-to-back set, so Shannon Jr.'s next chance to take the court will come on Monday against the Jazz.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
29 days ago
Shannon has missed the last two games for the Timberwolves but has a chance to return to the lineup against Sacramento. Jaylen Clark, Mike Conley and Rob Dillingham have taken on extra minutes with Shannon out and will continue to play a larger role if Shannon remains sidelined.
Source: Dane Moore