
UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
While Kessler had a rough afternoon shooting the ball, going 3-of-12 from the field and 0-of-4 from the foul line, his rebounding and blocked shot production were excellent. Among Utah’s more established players, Kessler has been the most available, missing just four games since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for those who have him rostered, Utah’s three-game Week 21 ends with a Thursday/Friday back-to-back.

UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Two days removed from going off for 30 points in a loss to the Celtics, Sexton fell back to earth on Sunday. Regarding his fantasy value, Sunday’s performance was closer to the norm for the Jazz guard, who has been ranked outside the top 250 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Sexton’s status as a starter is why he remains rostered in 81 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but Brice Sensabaugh (10 points, three rebounds and two three-pointers) has been more valuable recently.

UTA • Center • #22
12 months ago
Filipowski has started three of Utah’s last six games, and as one would expect, he’s been more productive when given those opportunities. The rookie has recorded two double-doubles during this stretch. While his lack of defensive production limits his ceiling, Filipowski is worth the risk due to Lauri Markkanen’s questionable availability. The negative heading into Week 21 is Utah’s schedule. The Jazz play three games and are inactive for the final two days of the week.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
Edwards has a laceration on his right thumb, hence his addition to the Timberwolves’ injury report. Losing Ant-Man would leave a massive hole in the starting lineup. Donte DiVincenzo is the player most likely to fill the void if Edwards sits, and this would raise his fantasy ceiling. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will also have added fantasy value in this scenario.
Source: Alan Horton

UTA • Center • #22
12 months ago
Filipowski has been coming off the bench but has bumped Svi Mykahiliuk out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s game. The versatile forward’s fantasy ceiling has been raised, but depending on Lauri Markkanen’s availability this could just be a short-term boost.

UTA • Forward • #99
12 months ago
Martin is a legitimate member of Utah’s rotation and has a chance to bump Svi Mykhailiuk from the starting lineup. Springer could have a tough time playing minutes because of the Jazz’s wealth of young guards.

UTA • Forward • #99
12 months ago
Martin has missed Utah’s last four games, while Springer has been inactive for four straight and nine of Utah’s last ten. Their absences have resulted in more playing time for players such as Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk, but neither has been consistent enough to merit rostering, even in deep leagues.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks

UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
12 months ago
After missing two games for personal reasons, Markkanen’s absence on Sunday will be due to an illness. While Cody Williams may remain in the starting lineup, Brice Sensabaugh offers significantly higher fantasy upside, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Kyle Filipowski is also worth adding, even if he continues to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
12 months ago
George has played well over Utah’s last three games since returning from a four-game absence. It fact, his return has come with some surprising efficiency. He was below the 50 percent mark in this game, but he has shot 51.4 percent from the floor since his return, which is a dramatic improvement over his 39.9 percent shooting this season. It is a hot streak for George, but it isn’t something that managers should get used to. Enjoy it while it lasts, but George won’t continue to shoot quite this well.

UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
Sexton was the primary source of offense in Friday’s ugly loss to Boston. He accounted for over a third of Utah’s points between his scoring and passing. He was incredibly efficient as a shooter, but he simply didn’t get much help from his teammates, especially the other starters, who combined to score a total of 21 points. Sexton has missed some back-to-backs and matchups with fellow lottery teams, but Utah’s next four games are against teams that are in the top five in their respective conferences.

UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
Kessler had a strong first half on Friday, contributing eight points, 10 rebounds and four assists before halftime. Unfortunately, he simply wasn’t able to add much after the break, which made this the third-straight game that he has scored less than 10 points. Utah’s primary goal for the rest of the season is to lose, which is why they will have no issues limiting Kessler’s availability and minutes at times. He can be really productive in 29 minutes, but he simply wasn’t able to do much in the second half of this game.

MIN • Center • #27
12 months ago
Gobert only took five shots from the field, but he was able to get to the foul line and make 7-of-8 free throw attempts. The 32-year-old center also pulled down 11 rebounds, earned a double-double and had three steals on the defensive end. Gobert still played 30 minutes despite Minnesota running away with a 41-point victory, a sign he’s feeling much better after dealing with a back injury earlier this month.

MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
12 months ago
Randle only played 25 minutes in the Timberwolves’ blowout victory over the Pelicans, but he was still able to leave his mark on the game. The 30-year-old power forward had 20 points on 11 shots, which is the third time he’s had at least 20 points in his last six games. He also pulled down six rebounds and dished out five assists. Perhaps more importantly, he managed to only commit two turnovers after totaling 10 turnovers over the previous two games. Minnesota is done for the week as they next take the court Monday against the Pacers.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
Edwards only had 17 points in 26 minutes as the Timberwolves blew out the Pelicans by 41 points Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard briefly went to the locker room and was said to be dealing with a thigh issue in the first half. Edwards came back in the game, but didn’t play a single minute of the fourth quarter with the game out of hand. The Timberwolves are off for the rest of the week before a Monday matchup with the Pacers.

MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reported that head coach Chris Finch is starting Ingles because his family is at the game. His son Jacob, who is autistic, sat through an entire game for the first time; the sensory overload of the arena had previously been too much for him. However, Ingles didn’t see the floor. Finch is starting Ingles so that Jacob can see his dad play and start. It’s unclear how much Ingles will play, and he is replacing Mike Conley in the starting lineup. Conley should still see close to his typical workload.
Source: Timberwolves PR

UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
12 months ago
After playing in Utah’s last two games, Clarkson will miss their matchup in Boston after being a late addition to the injury report. Both Keyonte George and Collin Sexton should see a bump in minutes with Clarkson sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report

UTA • Small Forward • #19
12 months ago
Springer will miss his ninth game across Utah’s last 10, so his absence isn’t too meaningful in the world of fantasy hoops. Mykhailiuk will return from a two-game absence and presumably handle his typical workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report

UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
12 months ago
Clarkson’s late addition to the injury report puts his status for Friday’s matchup in question. If he’s unable to go, Keyonte George and Collin Sexton could help to fill his vacated minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • • #
12 months ago
Both players have been sidelined frequently lately, which has opened up extra minutes for Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang. The potential return of Mykhailiuk and Springer won’t dramatically change the minutes of the aforementioned three players, but the competitiveness of the game will be a factor in how the rotation shakes out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

UTA • Forward • #99
12 months ago
Martin will miss a fourth-straight game on Friday, and with John Collins out at least another week, Kyle Filipowski should continue to start at power forward. He had 21 points in 21 minutes against Washington on Wednesday.
Source: Andy Larsen

UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
12 months ago
After missing Wednesday’s game against Washington, Markkanen will remain out again when Utah takes on Boston. Cody Williams should get another start in his place, with Brice Sensabaugh filling out the reserve minutes. Sensabaugh has been the more productive player.
Source: Andy Larsen

UTA • Center and Power Forward • #34
12 months ago
Tshiebwe is going to sleep well after his long Wednesday. The Jazz center began Wednesday with the team’s G League affiliate, playing 41 minutes and finishing a win over Mexico City with 37 points and 26 rebounds. Due to the Jazz being without multiple rotation players, Tshiebwe logged 18 minutes off the bench against the Wizards on Wednesday night. He’s the first player in G League history to record seven 20/20 games in a season, and that may be enough to earn Oscar some opportunities with the Jazz before the season ends. As evidenced by his 10 rebounds on Wednesday, he can provide value in that category.
Source: ESPN

UTA • Small Forward • #28
12 months ago
Sensabaugh had a good night scoring-wise and appears to be cleaning some things up regarding his offensive decision-making. He has shot 48.7 percent from the field since the All-Star break, but the lack of production outside of points and three-pointers is why he’s ranked well outside of the top 150. Sensabaugh is rostered in nine percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he’ll be worth a look down the stretch due to the available playing time.

UTA • Point Guard • #13
12 months ago
Collier was excellent on Wednesday, only missing one shot and dishing out six assists with just one turnover. Add in the four steals, and this was a terrific night to have the rookie rostered. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Collier’s fantasy value has not been great. However, he has offered solid value in the assist category. If Collier can clean up his percentages, that would go a long way toward making him a viable option for standard leagues in 2025-26.

UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
12 months ago
George has scored 20 points or more in three of his last six games, and Wednesday’s effort was one of his most efficient. In addition to shooting over 50 percent from the field, he finished with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Since the All-Star break, George has been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats. While some Jazz veterans have seen their minutes cut, George has consistently approached 30 minutes.

UTA • Center • #22
12 months ago
Filipowski started Wednesday’s game, as Lauri Markkanen was out for personal reasons. The rookie has put together some solid performances during the post-break portion of the schedule, and Wednesday’s was one of his best. Filipowski has scored 20 points or more five times since the All-Star break and has provided 12th-round value in eight-cat formats. He’s worth holding onto for the rest of the season because even when they’re available, Markkanen and Walker Kessler have played fewer minutes than usual. Kessler (7/5/2/1/1) only played 15 minutes in Wednesday’s victory.

MIN • Point Guard • #10
12 months ago
Conley had his best offensive night in over a month, with the 16 points being the most he’s tallied in a game since February 6. The veteran point guard has proven more valuable to the Timberwolves than to fantasy managers on most nights, but he has been a top 100 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as Conley continues to start ahead of Donte DiVincenzo, he can be a fantasy asset down the stretch. DiVincenzo finished Wednesday’s loss with 11 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in 24 minutes.

MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
12 months ago
Randle shot the ball well on Wednesday but offered limited value in categories outside of points and field goal percentage. He has shot nearly 53 percent from the field over the past two weeks, but the combination of turnovers and limited defensive production has lowered his fantasy ceiling. While Randle will not be a player who provides excellent value in the steals and blocks, he can clean up the turnovers.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
On most nights when Edwards records a poor field goal percentage, his three-point shooting disappoints. That was not the case on Wednesday. While Edwards shot 4-of-10 from beyond the arc, he was a putrid 1-of-9 from two. A 15-of-17 night at the foul line salvaged the overall point total, and Ant-Man finished with a complete stat line. He’ll look to clean some things up in Friday’s rematch, which will also be Minnesota’s final game of Week 20.

UTA • Center • #22
12 months ago
The Jazz are without Lauri Markkanen for Wednesday’s game as he is unavailable for personal reasons. The two changes to the Jazz starting lineup are Sexton and Filipowski, with Micah Potter heading to the bench. Sexton is already rostered in most leagues, while Filipowski is worth holding onto for the rest of the season due to Utah’s availability issues.
Source: NBA Lineups

UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
12 months ago
Markkanen will miss Wednesday’s game for personal reasons. To account for his absence, the Jazz have made Walker Kessler (rest) available after initially ruling him out. Kyle Filipowski and KJ Martin should play more minutes with Markkanen unavailable, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: Utah Jazz

UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
Initially ruled out for Wednesday’s game, Kessler is now available. While he should be in the starting lineup, it would be unsurprising if Kessler did not play starters’ minutes. Utah has made multiple decisions recently intending to improve its draft lottery odds, resulting in more playing time for young players like Kyle Filipowski.
Source: Utah Jazz

UTA • Small Forward • #19
12 months ago
Wednesday’s game will be the second straight Mykhailiuk has missed, while Springer has been sidelined for three straight and eight of Utah’s last nine. Neither player significantly impacts fantasy basketball, but there should be more minutes available to Cody Williams.
Source: Ryan Miller

UTA • Forward • #99
12 months ago
Wednesday’s game is the third Martin has missed with an elbow injury. His absence frees up additional minutes for Brice Sensabaugh, who is worth a look in deep leagues. Sensabaugh will not have to worry about minutes because of how the Jazz have recently handled Lauri Markkanen’s playing time.
Source: Ryan Miller

UTA • Center • #24
12 months ago
The Jazz don’t have a back-to-back to worry about, but that won’t stop them from sitting Kessler on Wednesday. His absence likely means Kyle Filipowski, who should be rostered in deep leagues for the rest of the season, will likely move into the starting lineup.
Source: Ryan Miller

UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
12 months ago
Clarkson did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves, and his return meant fewer minutes for Johnny Juzang. While the veteran guard shot 50 percent from the field and dished out three assists, he was also responsible for four turnovers. Add in the 22 minutes, and there may not be much to gain from rostering Clarkson down the stretch. As for Juzang, he finished the loss with eight points, two rebounds, one steal and two three-pointers in 16 minutes. He isn’t a must-roster player, but there will be nights when Juzang is allowed to start as Utah looks to improve its draft lottery odds.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Despite returning to the bench on Monday, DiVincenzo still played 32 minutes in the overtime defeat. The Timberwolves guard has hit double figures in 10 straight games, with the 19 points scored against the Pacers tonight his most since March 2. Even on nights when Mike Conley is available, DiVincenzo can provide reliable fantasy value. Conley played 32 minutes, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
Reid bounced back on Monday after scoring 21 points on 8-of-26 shooting in his prior three games. The Timberwolves big man took on added responsibilities during the second half and overtime, as Rudy Gobert was ejected during the third quarter. Reid remains a consistently reliable player in fantasy leagues, but the bench role does lower his ceiling.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
While Edwards’s point total was good, he did a lot of heavy lifting at the foul line. The Timberwolves star shot 1-of-11 from beyond the arc, torpedoing his overall field goal percentage. However, fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the complete stat line, even with the poor shooting. With the Timberwolves finishing Week 20 with two games against the Pelicans, Edwards may be able to finish the week with a flourish.

MIN • Center • #27
12 months ago
Gobert and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard were ejected after getting into an altercation early in the third quarter. After Nembhard inadvertently hit Mike Conley in the face with an elbow, his drive to the basket was interrupted by a Gobert forearm. With the Pacers guard then throwing the ball at Gobert, both players were ejected. Rudy finished with three points, six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 22 minutes. His exit means even more playing time for Naz Reid.

MIN • Point Guard • #10
12 months ago
Conley is back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Jazz for rest reasons. His return means Donte DiVincenzo heads to the bench, but standard league managers who have Donte rostered should hold onto him. He can still provide solid value as the sixth man.
Source: NBA Lineups

MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
McDaniels has scored at least 10 points in every game he’s played in since February. The two-way wing is rebounding well and has posted 1.8 and 1.1 blocks per game in March. He’ll look to keep up his prowess on both ends against the Pacers on Monday.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
Edwards has now gone over 40 points twice this month. The Timberwolves star has dominated the Jazz twice this season and will face the Pacers in the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday. He’s scored at least 37 points in each of his previous two matchups with Indiana.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
Edwards has now gone over 40 points twice this month. The Timberwolves star has dominated the Jazz twice this season and will face the Pacers in the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday. He’s scored at least 37 points in each of his previous two matchups with Indiana.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
DiVicenzo will start for Mike Conley (rest) on Sunday. DiVincenzo is averaging 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game a starter this season.

MIN • Point Guard • #10
12 months ago
Conley will get a rest night of the first leg of this back-to-back, which means that he should be available to play against Indiana on Monday. Donte DiVincenzo should start in place of Conley, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker taking on a larger role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
McDaniels has reached double figures in scoring in 20 straight games, sustaining the momentum gained when the Timberwolves played without Julius Randle. Jaden may not hit 20 points consistently, but the scoring output hasn’t fallen off a cliff. Add the defensive numbers, and McDaniels has been a second-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’s rostered in 68 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and 10-team managers needing defensive stats should consider adding McDaniels ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jazz.

MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
12 months ago
Randle has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games for the first time since late January, before he missed a month with a strained groin. The Timberwolves forward has averaged 19.3 points per game since his return, providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. In addition to the scoring, Randle has accounted for at least five assists in five of his last seven outings. And with the Timberwolves hosting the Jazz on Sunday, he’ll have a good opportunity to end Week 19 on a hight note.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
Edwards and the Timberwolves have been on a roll, winning seven straight games. And the team’s willingness to share the basketball has been key. Minnesota recorded 26 assists on Friday, with Edwards responsible for five of them. Since the break, he has averaged 5.2 helpers per game, slightly higher than his mark for the season (4.6). Edwards has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats since the break and a top-25 player for the season.

MIN • Center • #27
about 1 year ago
Gobert returned from a 10-game absence due to a back injury Sunday against the Spurs. The 32-year-old center played 30 minutes against the Nuggets Wednesday and was able to put up a double-double. It appears Gobert is close to playing without limitations at this point.

MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 year ago
Randle has had at least 20 points in three of six games so far in March, showing he still has life in fantasy this season. The 30-year-old power forward has provided fifth round fantasy value in eight-category leagues since the All-Star break, but turnovers have been a problem and he had another four-turnover game against the Nuggets Wednesday.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 year ago
Edwards scored at least 25 points for the third time in his last four games. The 23-year-old shooting guard also made at least five 3-pointers for the third time in his last six games. Edwards only had three turnovers, his seventh straight game with three or fewer turnovers. Since the All-Star break he’s carried top-40 fantasy value.

MIN • Center • #27
about 1 year ago
Gobert made his return from a 10-game absence on Sunday and was productive in 20 minutes. He’s likely on the injury report simply because he is still managing the injury, but if he ends up missing this game, Naz Reid should return to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report

MIN • Center • #27
about 1 year ago
Gobert returned to the Timberwolves’ lineup after a 10-game absence, and, as expected, the veteran center was under a minutes restriction. The 7-foot-1 pivot only playing 20 minutes was good news for Naz Reid managers, as he tallied 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in 27 minutes off the bench. Reid’s fantasy value will be fine, especially if the Timberwolves are conservative with Gobert’s playing time.

MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 year ago
While Randle’s scoring output was limited on Sunday, the rebounds and assists made up for it. He hit double digits in assists for the first time this season, and Randle’s production has increased in that category recently. Accounting for at least nine assists in three straight games, he’s averaged 7.2 per game since the All-Star break. By comparison, Randle is averaging 4.6 per game for the season. And since the break, he has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
On a night when eight Timberwolves scored in double figures, DiVincenzo shot 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and scored 17 points. He’s reached double figures in six straight games and has been a top-40 player in nine-cat formats since returning from a toe injury. DiVincenzo was a starter before his injury, but Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has decided to bring him off the bench. This approach has boosted Mike Conley’s fantasy value, as he has been an eighth-round player since February 27. Conley finished Sunday’s win with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in 23 minutes.

MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 year ago
Edwards played well on a night when the Timberwolves shared the ball, as five players attempted between 10 and 15 shots. Before Sunday, the last time he needed fewer than 20 attempts to make 10 was December 8 against the Warriors. Since the All-Star break, Edwards has been a top 40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, and he’s gotten the turnovers in check. Averaging 3.3 per game for the season, Edwards has that number down to 2.2 since the break.

MIN • Center • #52
about 1 year ago
Initially questionable with a sprained left ankle, Garza is available to play. However, with Rudy Gobert (back) also available, Luka is unlikely to be in the Timberwolves’ rotation.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves