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WAS • Forward • #18
10 days ago
George’s absence from Tuesday’s win over the Hawks led to Corey Kispert starting, and he scored 16 points in the first quarter. However, Kispert suffered a fractured right thumb during the third quarter and is out indefinitely. With Tre Johnson (hip) also out indefinitely, Cam Whitmore may be the next man up if George can’t play on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • F • #24
10 days ago
Kispert fractured the tip of his right thumb during the third quarter of Tuesday’s victory. According to the team, the injury will be treated “conservatively,” so fantasy managers should consider him to be out indefinitely. Despite his hot shooting against the Hawks, Kispert has not been much of an asset in most fantasy leagues. With Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George out, there will be more minutes available to Cam Whitmore. He isn’t a must-add currently, but deep-league managers should keep an eye on Whitmore.
Source: Washington Wizards
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
11 days ago
Randle suffered his worst scoring performance of the season on Wednesday. He contributed just a pair of made baskets and only took 13 shots for the third game in a row. The veteran forward also failed to capitalize on his opportunities at the charity stripe before narrowly escaping a single-digit scoring total. Still, Randle was solid as a passer and rebounder, and also logged a few steals on the defensive end to help his overall fantasy production on the evening. He’ll have a chance to get back in rhythm as a scorer on Saturday against the Celtics.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
11 days ago
Shannon Jr. poured in his best performance of the season on Wednesday. He needed only 17 minutes of game action to post a season-high in points and nearly reach the 20-point mark. He made all seven of his shot attempts and all three of his three-pointers along the way, but didn’t contribute much in other areas of the game. Still, Shannon Jr. had a nice outing, one that could potentially lead to more opportunities against the Celtics on Saturday.
MIN • Guard • #5
11 days ago
Edwards followed up a 43-point outing against the Kings with a stellar 30-point performance on Wednesday. He was dialed in from beyond the arc, tallying more threes than any other player who took the floor. Even with poor free-throw shooting, he led the Wolves in scoring and was one of only two Minnesota players to score more than 11 points. Edwards will have an opportunity to extend his streak of 30-point games to four when the Wolves face the Celtics on Saturday.
WAS • Forward • #32
12 days ago
Middleton didn’t do much scoring on Tuesday, but he was productive in other areas. The 12 assists matched his career high, and he was also responsible for seven rebounds, the most in a game for the veteran forward since October 28. Middleton’s slow start and the Wizards’ prioritization of youth in their rebuild are why he isn’t providing top-200 fantasy value, but he’s worth the risk on a light game night like Tuesday.
WAS • Center • #20
12 days ago
Sarr recorded his sixth double-double of the season, with Tuesday’s being the third in which he’s scored at least 20 points. The second-year center has improved significantly after struggling for most of his rookie campaign, doing a better job of handling the NBA’s physicality. Sarr is providing top-40 per-game value in nine-cat formats and has shown no signs of slowing down. Even with the Wizards rebuilding, a late-season shutdown isn’t a concern for Sarr due to his youth.
WAS • G • #3
12 days ago
The Wizards picked up their first NBA Cup victory in three seasons of the event, and they’ve got the tandem of McCollum and Corey Kispert to thank for that. While the latter had the best quarter of his NBA career, scoring 16 points in the first, McCollum was rolling all night. He scored 27 in the first half, and the final point total was four shy of his career-high. While his season-long fantasy value hasn’t been the best, McCollum has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past week.
WAS • F • #24
12 days ago
Kispert was on a roll to begin Tuesday’s game, scoring 16 points in the first quarter. Unfortunately, he suffered a right thumb injury during the third quarter and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. With Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George also out, Cam Whitmore will have added value if all three remain sidelined. Malaki Branham has played rotation minutes out of necessity on Wednesday, but he is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • F • #24
12 days ago
With Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson out for Tuesday’s game, Kispert receives the starting nod. Due to the absences, he’s worth a look in deep leagues, especially with only three games on the schedule. Washington’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Forward • #35
12 days ago
Bagley will miss a third straight game with a right hip contusion. Alex Sarr is locked in as the starting center, with Tristan Vukčević sliding into the backup role to replace Bagley. There isn’t much to gain from rostering Vukčević since he’ll come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #18
12 days ago
George will miss a game for the second time this season, freeing up a spot in the starting lineup. Tre Johnson was the replacement for the first game George missed on November 7, but he is out as well. Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore should also have increased opportunities to contribute, with the former being the preferred deep-league streamer.
Source: Varun Shankar
MIN • Guard • #5
13 days ago
Edwards dropped 40-plus for the second straight game — his third 40-spot of the year — but it still wasn’t enough to prevent Minnesota from suffering a second straight late-game collapse. The 24-year-old superstar had a look at a go-ahead running jumper in the closing seconds after the Wolves blew a 10-point lead over the final three minutes, but it rimmed out. He launched a season-high 29 shots and was surprisingly efficient from deep, drilling five of 11 threes. He’s been a strong second-round fantasy performer so far, averaging 27.8 points through 13 games. Minnesota will try to steady the ship on Wednesday night against a red-hot Thunder squad.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
13 days ago
Shannon is available after a nine-game absence with a bone bruise in his left fifth metatarsal. He’ll provide depth off the bench, but nothing changes regarding his fantasy potential. There’s no need to roster Shannon in redraft leagues, but he does have long-term value in dynasty leagues.
Source: Christopher Hine
WAS • Forward • #32
13 days ago
Middleton did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, as Washington was playing its second game in as many nights. His return means Corey Kispert, who played 37 minutes as the veteran’s replacement in the starting lineup, will head back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • G • #5
13 days ago
Johnson was inactive for Washington’s last two games, but his absence did not impact the rotation or fantasy basketball. While there may be a few minutes available if Kyshawn George (illness) sits, it’s more likely that Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore will benefit before Johnson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #18
13 days ago
George has not missed a game since November 7, and that was due to an illness. On that night, he was replaced in the starting lineup by Tre Johnson. That may be the Wizards’ approach on Tuesday as well, with the rookie being worthy of a look in deep leagues. Cam Whitmore will also have added value, but he is a deep-league streamer at best.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #35
13 days ago
Bagley has missed the Wizards’ last two games with a right hip contusion, resulting in more minutes for fellow reserve Tristan Vukčević. However, with starting center Alex Sarr healthy, Vukčević is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball if Bagley remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • • #
13 days ago
Johnson missed Saturday’s game with a sore left hip flexor. While the Wizards aren’t putting a timetable on his recovery, 2-4 weeks is the usual timeline for this injury. Johnson’s injury is one he had in college and re-aggravated, which is why the Wizards were so cautious with his minutes up to this point. Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are in line for additional minutes with Johnson out, though neither are worth streaming.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
14 days ago
After missing Minnesota’s last nine games with a left fifth metatarsal bone bruise, Shannon has been cleared to resume full-contact activities, including 5-on-5. There’s obviously no guarantee that he plays on Monday, but potentially having the second-year wing is good news for a team needing additional wing depth.
Source: Christopher Hine
WAS • Forward • #18
15 days ago
George had a chance to put Washington ahead in the final seconds but uncorked an errant pass that went out of bounds, sending the Wizards to their 14th straight defeat. The 21-year-old forward has been one of the club’s few standouts this season, delivering seventh-round value for fantasy purposes, averaging 16.5 points through 15 games. The Wizards will attempt to turn things around when they open a two-game week with a showdown against the Hawks on Tuesday night.
WAS • Forward • #7
15 days ago
Whitmore didn’t play a ton in this one, but he still managed to make a sizeable impact, shooting 70 percent from the floor and grabbing seven rebounds to reach the 20-point mark for just the second time this season. The 21-year-old former first-round pick’s upside is limited by his reduced role in Washington at the moment.
WAS • Forward • #18
15 days ago
George had a chance to put Washington ahead in the final seconds but uncorked an errant pass that went out of bounds, sending the Wizards to their 14th straight defeat. The 21-year-old forward has been one of the club’s few standouts this season, delivering seventh-round value for fantasy purposes, averaging 16.5 points through 15 games. The Wizards will attempt to turn things around when they open a two-game week with a showdown against the Hawks on Tuesday night.
WAS • Forward • #7
15 days ago
Whitmore didn’t play a ton in this one, but he still managed to make a sizeable impact, shooting 70 percent from the floor and grabbing seven rebounds to reach the 20-point mark for just the second time this season. The 21-year-old former first-round pick’s upside is limited by his reduced role in Washington at the moment.
WAS • • #
15 days ago
Due to a sore left hip flexor, Johnson will miss a game for the first time in his young NBA career. While the rookie’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it leaves the Wizards short of a bench option. Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are the reserves most likely to absorb the minutes that would have gone to Johnson.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Forward • #35
15 days ago
Bagley is set to miss his second consecutive game with a hip injury. The Wizards will have Alex Sarr back, which is great news, but Bagley’s injury opens up some backup minutes for Tristan Vukčević off the bench.
WAS • • #
15 days ago
Johnson is dealing with left hip flexor soreness. The 19-year-old guard left Friday night’s game against the Raptors with the injury. Johnson doesn’t have much fantasy value while only playing around 20 minutes off the bench for the Wizards, but his minutes could increase in the second half of the season.
WAS • Forward • #32
15 days ago
Middleton was initially listed as questionable, but the Wizards are giving him the night off for injury management reasons. Justin Champagnie could move into the rotation in Middleton’s absence.
WAS • Center • #20
15 days ago
Sarr missed two games with a toe injury, but is poised to return against the Bulls on Saturday. With the 20-year-old center back in the lineup, Tristan Vukčević will move back to the bench and lose his streaming appeal.
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.
WAS • F • #00
16 days ago
With Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley out due to injury, Vukčević made his first start of the season on Friday. However, despite the opportunity, there was no reason for fantasy managers to consider streaming the third-year forward/center. Vukčević played only 17 minutes, as Washington went small for extended stretches. His place within the rotation for Saturday’s game against the Wizards depends on the availability of Sarr and Bagley.
WAS • • #
16 days ago
On a night when Keyonte George (5/3/4/0/2 with one three-pointer) struggled, shooting 2-of-7 from the field, Johnson had a solid outing off the bench. The rookie guard hit double figures for the fourth time in his last five games, with the 14 being the most he’s scored since November 7 (season-high 19 vs. Cleveland). Johnson isn’t at the point where he can be of much value to fantasy managers currently. Still, rookies on rebuilding teams tend to be useful during the “silly season.”
WAS • G • #3
16 days ago
McCollum was the only Wizards player to score 15 or more points on Friday, but this season has been a struggle regarding his fantasy value. Shooting 40.5 percent from the field, which would be the lowest percentage of his career, the veteran guard is ranked outside the top-150 in eight- and nine-cat formats. With the Wizards rebuilding, McCollum’s ceiling is lower, and managers also have to factor in the possibility that his minutes decrease later in the season.
WAS • F • #00
16 days ago
Not only will the Wizards be without Alex Sarr for Friday’s game, but Marvin Bagley is also out due to injury. Vukčević is the next man up, and while a risky streaming option, Washington doesn’t have many options to fill the void at center. Anthony Gill should play rotation minutes off the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Greg Finberg
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
WAS • Forward • #35
16 days ago
No surprise here as Bagley was originally listed as doubtful with a hip injury. The 26-year-old power forward will join Alex Sarr (toe) on the sidelines for Friday’s game against the Raptors. Tristan Vukčević is set to pick up significant minutes in this one and is worth streaming.
WAS • Center • #20
16 days ago
Friday’s game will be the second Sarr misses due to a toe injury. However, with backup Marvin Bagley (hip) also out, the Wizards will have to rely on Tristan Vukčević and Anthony Gill to fill the void. Of the two, Vukčević offers a higher ceiling, but neither player is a must-stream.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
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.
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.
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
MIN • Forward • #3
18 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
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
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.
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