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NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones will miss a fifth straight game with this ankle injury. Bryce McGowens had been starting in his stead, but Zion Williamson returned to the starting lineup in place of Jones in New Orleans’ last game. That will likely continue against Chicago.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams continues to come off the bench, but for the second time in three games, he played more than starting point guard Ryan Nembhard. After logging 30 minutes on Christmas Day, Williams hit that number on Monday. And he started the third quarter in place of Nembhard, who went scoreless with two rebounds and six assists in 17 minutes. Williams’ fantasy value would be more appealing if he were the starter, but it has been challenging for many managers to make sense of the Mavericks’ point guard rotation.
DAL • Small Forward • #
4 months ago
While Flagg recorded a complete stat line in Portland, he struggled to provide consistent scoring. There were brief periods when he showed why he currently leads all rookies in scoring, but Flagg could not get untracked. And the shooting struggles may have led him to attempt only three shots in the fourth quarter, all misses. With Anthony Davis out due to a groin injury, there’s room for Flagg to be more assertive offensively, and the Mavericks need him to be. He’ll look to bounce back when the Mavericks host Philadelphia on Thursday.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
4 months ago
Making a second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Davis, Gafford finished Monday’s defeat with one of his best stat lines of the season. In addition to recording his second double-double, the Mavericks’ center was responsible for four defensive contributions, his best output since December 20 against the 76ers. Gafford did take a quick trip to the locker room during Monday’s game, but the 26 minutes played were the most for him since November 24. Hopefully, Monday’s performance serves as a catalyst for a player who has offered 11th-round fantasy value this season.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
4 months ago
Having scored 14 points in the first half of Monday’s game, Christie went scoreless in the third quarter, shooting 0-of-2 from the field. The Mavericks guard rebounded nicely in the fourth, scoring 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting to help Dallas claw its way back into the game. The 25 points were a season-high for Christie, who matched his previous high with five three-pointers. While starting gives him a higher fantasy ceiling, that’s likely to change once Anthony Davis is cleared to return from a groin injury.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
For the first time since December 18, Murphy has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. Monday’s defensive assignment wasn’t an easy one for the Pelicans’ wing, who was given the task of defending Jalen Brunson with Herb Jones unavailable. However, that did not negatively impact Murphy’s offensive efficiency, as he shot 50 percent from the field. In eight-cat formats, he’s providing second-round per-game value for the season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (42).
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
While the finish to Monday’s game was suboptimal, with Poole looking to buy a foul call on a three-point attempt that effectively ended the Pelicans’ hopes of forcing overtime, his overall production was good. The 26 points were the most he’s scored since returning from a quad injury that sidelined him for a month, and four shy of his season-high. However, Poole is still shooting 38.6 percent from the field over the past two weeks, with the inefficiency weighing down his fantasy value.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
After coming off the bench in the first seven games that he played upon returning from a strained adductor, Williamson was inserted back into the starting lineup on Monday. The Knicks struggled to come up with an answer for the Pelicans’ forward, who finished with a season-high 32 points. All that was missing from Zion’s stat line was a three-pointer, but most fantasy managers understand that he won’t offer value in that category. The Pelicans play three more games in Week 11 without a back-to-back, which should bode well for Zion’s availability.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
Bey appeared to be on his way to a career night after the first quarter of Monday’s game. Shooting 6-of-9 from the field, the Pelicans forward scored 23 points in the opening 12 minutes. Unfortunately for Bey and fantasy managers who have him rostered, he cooled off considerably after halftime, missing all eight of his shot attempts. The overall stat line was good, and Bey staying in the starting lineup was another positive. But his Monday could have been even better.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams is set to return after a one-game absence due to a calf injury. The 26-year-old point guard should handle his usual workload Monday. In his last game against the Warriors, Williams had 26 points in 30 minutes.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Davis was initially questionable for Monday’s game, despite it being reported on Friday that he would miss “a few” games after injuring his groin on Christmas Day against the Warriors. Daniel Gafford should once again start at center, but the combination of limited playing time and production has lowered his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Christian Clark
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Williamson is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his first games back from a strained adductor. However, it won’t be Bey who heads to the bench. He’ll remain with the starters, while Bryce McGowens is inactive.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams sat out Saturday’s loss to Sacramento, but he’ll return following a one-game absence. Fantasy managers should expect him to handle his usual allotment of minutes against Portland. Williams’ last appearance was on Christmas Day when he dropped a season-high 26 points against the Warriors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #15
4 months ago
Alvarado and Williams got into a fight during the third quarter of Saturday’s game, with both players throwing punches. The Pelicans’ point guard was judged to have escalated the altercation, and he has been suspended for two games without pay, while Williams was assessed a one-game ban. Alvarado will miss games against the Knicks and Bulls, and he’ll be eligible to return on January 2 against the Trail Blazers.
Source: NBA Communications
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Kings, with some of the minutes that would have gone to him being absorbed by D’Angelo Russell. However, D’Lo only played 14 minutes in Sacramento and should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues, even if Williams remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Initially reported to be sidelined for multiple games, Davis is listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Monday’s game. He did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Kings, with Daniel Gafford moving into the starting lineup. Gafford, who played 23 minutes in Sacramento, should take on a similar role if Davis remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Monday’s game will be the fourth that Jones has missed since suffering a sprained right ankle. Bryce McGowens should continue to fill the void in the starting lineup, but he has not been consistent enough to warrant being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Fears didn’t shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of in Saturday’s defeat, but he did match his season-high with the eight assists. Jose Alvarado’s ejection during the third quarter factored into the rookie playing 34 minutes, and there could be a suspension on the way for the Pelicans’ backup. If so, Week 11 would be a good time to roll the dice on Fears, especially with the Pelicans scheduled to play four games.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Williamson once again came off the bench on Saturday, but his playing time once again increased. After logging 28 minutes on Friday, the Pelicans forward played 29 in Saturday’s rematch. Between the playing time and his availability for both games of the back-to-back, there’s a lot for Williamson managers to like heading into Week 11. The question now is when he’ll return to the starting lineup, with Saddiq Bey (17/5/2/2 in 32 minutes) being the player most likely headed to the bench.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy’s six three-pointers were a season-high, and this was his first game with more than two triples since December 2 against the Timberwolves (four). Even with the decrease in three-point production, Murphy has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as he remains healthy, the Pelicans forward should remain his team’s most consistent option in fantasy basketball.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
Queen has recorded four double-doubles in his last six games, as he continues to offer excellent fantasy value. Zion Williamson’s return to action has not negatively affected the rookie’s fantasy value, due in part to Zion being used in a reserve role. We’ll see what happens once Williamson is inserted back into the lineup, but Queen managers may not have much to worry about. The Pelicans open a four-game Week 11 on Monday against the Knicks.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
4 months ago
Alvarado and Phoenix’s Mark Williams got into it after the former was called for a foul for running into the latter, who was setting a screen. The two players got entangled, and both eventually swung wildly at each other, resulting in their ejections. Alvarado played 14 minutes, finishing with seven points, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
4 months ago
Thompson has made at least four three-pointers in two of his last three outings. However, while he did a good job on the boards as well, this isn’t enough to make the veteran guard much more than a specialist in deep category leagues. Even with the Mavericks playing four games in Week 11, Thompson can be left on the waiver wire.
DAL • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
For the second straight game, Nembhard was limited to 17 minutes. However, unlike Thursday, the Mavericks did not have Brandon Williams. Naji Marshall (11/2/1/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) replaced the rookie in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and there lies the risk in rostering Nembhard. Even with the move into the starting lineup, he has not consistently played starters’ minutes.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
4 months ago
With no Anthony Davis in the Mavericks’ lineup, there will be room for Washington to do a bit more offensively. On Saturday, he took as many shots as Cooper Flagg. While that may not be optimal, that approach does raise Washington’s fantasy ceiling. If he’s on your league’s waiver wire, don’t hesitate to add Washington, especially with the Mavericks playing four games in Week 11.
DAL • Small Forward • #
4 months ago
With Anthony Davis (groin) out, there’s even more room for Flagg to exert his influence on the offensive end of the floor. That may have made Saturday’s performance somewhat disappointing for fantasy managers, even with the rookie scoring 23 points while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Flagg only attempted 13 shots on the day after putting up 21 in each of his two previous outings. That isn’t all on the rookie, of course, but there should not be games in which Max Christie (12 attempts) puts up almost as many shots as Flagg. Dallas opens a four-game Week 11 in New Orleans on Monday.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
4 months ago
Saturday’s game is the first for the Mavericks since losing Anthony Davis to a minor groin strain. Gafford moves back into the starting lineup, but his fantasy ceiling will only be affected if he’s able to play more minutes. As a starter, he has averaged 23.1 minutes per game. Moussa Cissé and Dwight Powell will be available to fill out the rotation at the center position. Also of note is Christie moving into the starting lineup, with Naji Marshall being pushed to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams’ status has fluctuated over the last day, bouncing from doubtful to questionable, and now to out. His absence frees up additional minutes for D’Angelo Russell, but his opportunities will also depend on how well starting point guard Ryan Nembhard plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Davis was listed as questionable with right adductor soreness originally. The 32-year-old power forward will miss Saturday’s game against the Kings, his 17th missed game of the season. Max Christie is a candidate to replace Davis in the starting lineup.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones is set to miss his third consecutive game after he was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. Bryce McGowens has been starting with Jones out, but isn’t much of a fantasy option with Jordan Poole playing more minutes off the bench.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams was initially listed as doubtful with a calf injury, but has since been upgraded to questionable. If he’s ruled out, D’Angelo Russell could see extra minutes off the bench while Ryan Nembhard remains in the starting lineup.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Williamson got to the line for a whopping 14 free-throw attempts, just two shy of his previous season-high mark and came close to a full workload from a minutes standpoint after being limited in his first five games back from injury. The 25-year-old polarizing fantasy contributor is averaging 21 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks over six games over the past two weeks. These two teams will meet again on Saturday evening for the tail-end of a back-to-back.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy has been the most impactful all-around fantasy contributor for New Orleans this season, averaging 20.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.2 blocks over 30 games. The 25-year-old forward would be the most valuable trade chip for the franchise at the upcoming deadline, but it seems unlikely they’ll decide to move him. The Pelicans are in line for a busy four-game week coming up after a rematch this weekend against Phoenix.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in fewer minutes for Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy. Despite Herb Jones (ankle) being out, Poole will come off the bench, leaving Bryce McGowens in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams, who scored a season-high 26 points in Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, is on track to miss Saturday’s game with a left calf contusion. If he’s ruled out, more minutes would become available to D’Angelo Russell, but Ryan Nembhard will remain the starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole was initially questionable, but he is now expected to return from a one-game absence. Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy took on extra minutes with Poole sidelined, but that won’t continue with Poole likely back to take on Phoenix.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Charania’s report indicates Dallas is taking a cautious approach, so the injury may not be severe, but they will continue to evaluate him daily. Max Christie started the second half of Thursday’s game in place of Davis, but that was likely a matchup-based decision. Daniel Gafford should start in his place, with Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell filling out the reserve minutes. Plenty of usage will be up for grabs, but Cooper Flagg will continue to be the priority.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
After totaling 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting in Dallas’ Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, Williams rebounded with his best performances of the season. The 26 points were a season-high for the guard, who played 30 minutes off the bench. Starter Ryan Nembhard (four points, one rebound and two assists in 17 minutes) struggled, resulting in more playing time for Williams. Thursday was another example of why it’s challenging to rely on either of the Mavericks point guards in fantasy, although Nembhard’s status as the starter gives him the slight edge.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
4 months ago
Washington was back in the Mavericks’ lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets, and he made up for lost time with his fourth double-double of the season. All that his stat line was missing on Thursday was a three-pointer, a somewhat surprising development since he averages 1.5 per game on the season. Depending on what happens with Anthony Davis, who left the game with a groin injury, Washington could figure even more prominently in the Mavericks’ offense in the short term.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
4 months ago
The good news is that Marshall reached double figures for the tenth consecutive game. The bad is that the stat line was meager outside of points and rebounds. And the limited production is why Marshall is ranked just outside the top-100 over the last two weeks. If Anthony Davis (groin) misses time, the Mavericks are going to need even more from Marshall. For that reason, he’s worth holding onto if you’ve been rostering him.
DAL • Small Forward • #
4 months ago
Four days after turning 19 years old, Flagg made his Christmas Day debut. While it ended in defeat and Anthony Davis (groin) limped off with another injury, the rookie certainly made a positive impression. Flagg shot over 50 percent from the field and provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories against the Warriors. Depending on how long Davis is out, the Mavericks will have to rely even more on their prized rookie. Dallas ends its Week 10 schedule in Sacramento on Saturday.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers after spraining his right ankle the night prior. As a result, Bryce McGowens moved into the starting lineup and played 30 minutes. If Jordan Poole, who’s questionable for Friday, remains out, McGowens would be worth considering in deep leagues, but that’s it.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers, with his absence leading to Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy playing rotation minutes. That may remain the case on Friday, as the Pelicans will still be without Herb Jones (ankle). Neither Hawkins nor Peavy is worth the risk in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Davis pulled up lame during the second quarter and was substituted immediately. According to the Mavericks, he has been diagnosed with right groin spasms and will not return. Max Christie replaced Davis in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and Dallas will run a Cooper Flagg-heavy offense as they look to come back.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
4 months ago
Washington was a game-time call after missing Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets. His return means that Jaden Hardy will head back to the bench after logging 28 minutes against Denver, eliminating most of his streaming value.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
Powell is back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets. His absence did not result in another post player entering the rotation, as Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford split the minutes at the center position. Powell’s return may enable Davis to play a few more minutes at power forward, but he’ll get most of his run at the five.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
4 months ago
While Williams played 15 minutes off the bench in Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets, Christie was held out due to an illness. The latter’s return will likely result in fewer minutes for Caleb Martin, who logged 25 on Tuesday. None are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
4 months ago
Thompson is good to go after initially being probable for Thursday’s game. While Naji Marshall’s usage may decrease after receiving a bump on Tuesday, he’ll remain in the starting lineup. His fantasy value should not take a significant hit with Thompson available.
Source: Dalton Johnson
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
4 months ago
Washington missed Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets with a knee injury, joining Klay Thompson and Max Christie on the sidelines. With that trio out Tuesday, Caleb Martin played 25 minutes off the bench in the win over the Nuggets. Washington has a chance to return Thursday, which would squeeze Martin for minutes.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
4 months ago
Thompson missed Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets with a knee injury. The 35-year-old shooting guard is expected back Thursday against the Warriors given his probable listing. Naji Marshall saw an uptick in usage with Thompson and Max Christie out Tuesday, but won’t have that same setup again Thursday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
New Orleans saw their five-game win streak snapped at the hands of a relentless Cavaliers three-point barrage as they knocked down a staggering 20-of-49 from beyond the arc. Williamson did his best to keep the Pelicans within shouting distance, contributing 14 first-half points off the bench before eclipsing 20 points for the third consecutive contest. The 25-year-old remains limited from a minutes standpoint coming off an extended absence due to an adductor issue but he’s been an elite scoring threat when he’s on the floor.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
There weren’t a ton of positive takeaways for the Pelicans in this one as they got absolutely steamrolled by the Cavaliers. However, Queen continues to look extremely impressive in his rookie debut, topping the 20-point threshold for the third time in 10 contests since the start of December. The remarkable part is that 19 of his 21 points came after halftime, as he went 7-of-10 from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. It may have come in garbage time, but it counts the same for fantasy managers.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
4 months ago
With Herb Jones (ankle) sidelined, McGowens will slide into the starting unit in his place. McGowens had a solid five-game stretch as a starter earlier this season, scoring in double figures in three of those. However, on a day with 14 games, there won’t be much need to stream him in.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole is dealing with left ankle soreness, and the Pelicans may elect to play it safe with him on the second leg of a back-to-back set. Bryce McGowens, Jose Alvarado and Jeremiah Fears are all candidates for additional playing time if Poole is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy struggled with his shot on Monday, but the Pelicans’ balanced offense carried the day. Six players reached double digits in shot attempts, and each scored in double figures. The good news for Murphy managers is that he recorded four steals, one shy of his season-high. And even with his poor shooting on Monday, the Pelicans forward remains a top-20 player in eight-cat formats.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
Bey continues to start, and he continues to provide solid value in his role. He’s reached double figures in 14 straight games, and since moving into the starting lineup on November 22, he has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While there may be some concern about what happens if Bey is moved to the bench in favor of Zion Williamson, that hasn’t happened yet. He’s worth picking up in 12-team leagues, especially with the Pelicans playing again on Tuesday in Cleveland.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
The Pelicans have won five straight, and Queen has recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. Much to the delight of those who have him rostered, the rookie’s fantasy value has not been negatively affected by the returns of Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole. The Pelicans are still running a lot of offense through Queen, and he’s been up to the task. Over the last two weeks, he has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Don’t look now, but the Pelicans have won five straight games. Williamson came up big on Monday, scoring ten of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter. He’s still coming off the bench, with Saddiq Bey’s play making the decision easier for interim head coach James Borrego. Since returning to action, Williamson has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-100.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones was forced to exit Monday’s game after suffering a sprained right ankle. He played 22 minutes, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While Micah Peavy picked up a few minutes, the rookie is not worth adding if Jones can’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones bowed out of Saturday’s win over Indiana in the first half and did not return after getting hit in the face. The injury won’t cost him any time, and he should be expected to handle his typical workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report