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DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams has missed the last two games after entering the league’s concussion protocol, and he’s likely to miss a third on Monday. Ryan Nembhard did not start Saturday’s overtime loss to the Clippers, but he did play 31 minutes. Look for his playing time to remain reasonably high for at least one more game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin has missed Dallas’s last three games, which has factored into Ryan Nembhard playing more minutes off the bench. Nembhard logged 31 minutes in Saturday’s overtime loss to the Clippers, finishing with 13 points and nine assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
While Flagg did not have a good night shooting the basketball, going 6-of-14 from inside the arc, his production in other categories was excellent. He matched his season-high with the four blocks and also provided good value in rebounds and assists. Over the past two weeks, Flagg has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. Dallas’ three-game Week 22 does not include a back-to-back, which should ensure Flagg’s availability as long as he’s healthy.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances, and he put up solid percentages in Saturday’s overtime defeat. However, like teammate Naji Marshall, his value in category leagues is somewhat limited due to the production outside of points and rebounds. Washington has provided seventh-round value over the past two weeks, which may be his ceiling as far as fantasy basketball is concerned.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games, and he got up 23 shots on Saturday. That kind of volume can help compensate for the limited defensive production, as was the case against the Clippers. Even with the increased scoring, Marshall’s category league value remains low. That said, managers in points leagues should be more willing to roll the dice on him, even with the Mavericks limited to three games in Week 22.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey finished one point shy of a fourth straight with 20 or more, but most fantasy managers will take the final line that he did provide. Since the All-Star break, he has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Fantasy managers seeking scoring for Week 22 could do a lot worse than Bey, who is rostered in 44 percent of Yahoo! leagues and has four games on the schedule.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson had another efficient night shooting the basketball, making over 70 percent of his attempts from the field. The rebounds and assists were solid, but fantasy managers will have hoped to get more from Zion defensively. The Pelicans play four games in Week 22, starting with the Knicks on Tuesday.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Maartin will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to recover from a right heel contusion. His absence will not affect fantasy basketball, but it shrinks the Mavericks’ wing rotation by one.
Source: Noah Weber
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams, who did not practice on Friday, remains in the league’s concussion protocol. Additional minutes have become available to Ryan Nembhard, who has started Dallas’ last three games. Expect the same on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin is dealing with a right heel contusion and has missed the last two games. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does shrink the rotation by one player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Clippers, which was the second game in as many nights for the Pelicans. His return means that Yves Missi will head to the bench after starting the last time out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy stayed hot in this game and just scored 50 points in 24 hours against the Clippers, which helped push this winning streak to three games. He has been fantastic all season, though it has looked a little prettier lately with the performances leading to wins. The Pelicans have enjoyed a lot of success recently and will look to stay hot against the Cavaliers on Saturday to wrap up the week.
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 month ago
With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) sidelined for the second night of this back-to-back, Missi got the starting nod. He took advantage of the opportunity by recording his first double-double since January and just his fourth of the season. Missi’s role has been too inconsistent for him to be worth rostering, but he is still capable of contributing when he gets the opportunity. The Pelicans have two more back-to-backs this season, so Missi could get two more starts.
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 month ago
With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Missi will enter the starting unit. Across Missi’s last two starts, he has averaged 4.5 blocks per game and should provide a solid dose of swats in a larger role.
Source: Tomer Azarly
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game is the second in as many nights for Murray and the Pelicans, so he’ll sit for injury management reasons. In the past, Yves Missi has moved into the starting lineup, with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and even Herb Jones taking on more playmaking responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford was available on Wednesday after a three-game absence, but he did not return to the starting lineup. The Mavericks’ center was used in a reserve role, and he put up a season-high 24 points. Gafford has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games, and he’s provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Gafford’s availability issues are why he’s rostered in just 23 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he’s capable of having excellent nights like Wednesday.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
At first glance, Flagg put up a solid stat line in Wednesday’s defeat. However, he was pestered by Dyson Daniels throughout the night, which negatively affected the rookie’s efficiency. In addition to shooting 40 percent from the field, Flagg was responsible for a season-high six turnovers. Nights like Wednesday have been few and far between for Flagg, and there aren’t many defenders in the NBA as good as Daniels. He’ll look to bounce back on Saturday against the Clippers.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington has reached double figures in each of his last four games, with the 23 points being the most he’s scored in nearly a month. Rostered in 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward has been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. That isn’t great fantasy value, but it’s good enough to keep Washington on the radar in 12-team leagues.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy did a little bit of everything for the Pelicans in their win on Wednesday. Productive three-point shooting helped him conclude as one of two New Orleans players to log at least 20 points, and his activity on the glass led to a higher rebound total than any other Pelicans starter. Murphy was also active on the defensive end to round out another busy box score. The Pelicans will face the Clippers again on Thursday, which gives Murphy a chance to land another productive outing.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray returned from a one-game absence (illness) to log his first double-double of the season. He had a fairly balanced performance overall as a lead guard, shooting efficiently en route to tallying the third-most points on the team, while functioning as the clear table setter on Wednesday. The veteran guard has played very well early in his return from Achilles surgery. He could be an important player throughout the fantasy playoffs.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey was the Pelicans’ top scorer against L.A. In fact, he tied a game-high in points, which was largely a result of his shooting from beyond the arc. Bey’s zero-point opening quarter didn’t suggest that he’d be on his way to the best scoring performance of March, but a strong second and even stronger third quarter set the stage. He also chipped in a handful of rebounders and nearly as many assists before the final horn sounded, finishing with a solid overall stat line.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is back after a three-game absence, with his return likely pushing Ryan Nembhard to the bench. This would also lead to Cooper Flagg spending more time as Dallas’ primary playmaker.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams was initially listed as doubtful for this game after an early exit on Monday, and now he is officially out. Ryan Nembhard should play a larger role with Williams unavailable off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray missed Monday’s game against the Mavericks due to illness, but it appears that he will return on Wednesday. The Pelicans had inserted Yves Missi into the starting lineup to go bigger against the Mavericks. He will probably move back to the bench on Wednesday.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin missed Monday’s game against New Orleans, but he could be back against Atlanta. Martin has only played a small role recently, so Khris Middleton and Naji Marshall will soak up a few extra minutes if Martin is unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Klay got back-to-back rest nights, so he should be extra refreshed to take on Atlanta. He’ll return to playing his typical boom-or-bust role off the bench, which could result in plenty of triples or not much production at all.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford has missed the last three games with an illness. The 27-year-old center is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks. If he’s ruled out, look for PJ Washington to start at center with Marvin Bagley III coming off the bench.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams exited early on Monday and is expected to remain out with a concussion. Ryan Nembhard should continue to take on extra minutes with Williams unavailable in the backcourt. This could certainly be a multi-game absence for Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray is questionable with an illness after missing Monday’s win over the Mavericks. The Pelicans opted for a bigger lineup without Murray on Monday with Yves Missi playing with the starters. Missi had four points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes and could be in for a similar workload if Murray is ultimately ruled out again.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington had a solid night’s worth of production on Monday, as he shot efficiently from the floor on relatively limited shot attempts. He still converted over half of his looks to fall just short of the 20-point mark and tied a team-high in made three-pointers. There was nothing spectacular about Washington’s numbers from a fantasy standpoint, but he had a decent final line, all things considered.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg put together another balanced performance on Monday. In the loss, he shot the ball fairly well from the field before finishing as one of two Mavericks to score at least 20 points, and led all Dallas players in rebounds in the process. The do-it-all rookie forward was also productive as a passer against the Pelicans before the final horn sounded. Add in his three stocks, and he comes away with a productive night from a fantasy standpoint.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall led all scores in Monday’s Mavericks-Pelicans matchup, as he finished with a season-high in shot attempts. He reached the 30-point mark for the sixth time this season and also came up just a couple of rebounds and a few assists shy of a triple-double. Marshall has taken a big step on the offensive end this season in what’s been a career-best year for him. There’s no reason for fantasy managers to expect a role change or sudden dip in production down the stretch of the season.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy recorded a fine stat line in Monday’s win. He was exceptional inside the arc as a scorer and struggled from the perimeter before falling short of the 20-point mark for the second game in a row. Still, he facilitated and effectively made passes en route to a team-high in assists while also making a difference on the glass. Murphy added a few stocks on the defensive end, as well, to conclude with a well-rounded performance overall.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Despite struggles from the three-point line, Bey was one of two Pelicans players to score at least 20 points in Monday’s win. Free throws were a noteworthy factor in his scoring production, while he made an impact on the glass along the way. The veteran wing’s offensive numbers were a welcome sight for fantasy managers, who saw Bey finish in single digits in scoring in the two previous games. He’ll have a chance to stay on track against the Clippers on Wednesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson took advantage of his opportunities against the Mavericks, missing only two shots from the field en route to securing a team-high in points. Most of the former first-overall pick’s work on the offensive end was accomplished in the first three quarters, before he had a quiet fourth quarter as the Pelicans played with a large lead. Williamson’s efficiency throughout March has been great, albeit on relatively insignificant field-goal attempts per game. If he can increase his volume, another level of success could be reached from a fantasy standpoint.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams played just five minutes before having to leave Monday’s game after taking a shot to the side of the head. Starting point guard Ryan Nembhard may see his playing time increase with Williams done for the night, giving his value a slight boost.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 month ago
The Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray for Monday’s game, as he is out with an illness. As was the case the last time the point guard missed a game, Missi moves into the starting lineup. Murphy and Williamson should have the ball in their hands as initiators of the Pelicans’ offense.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray is out after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The Pelicans went big the last time he missed a game, with Yves Missi moving into the starting lineup. A similar approach on Monday would raise Missi’s short-term fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin is a late addition to the injury report, and he could sit out the second leg of Dallas’ back-to-back set. If that happens, more minutes should be available for Khris Middleton, Naji Marshall and Brandon Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson sat out Sunday, and he’s expected to miss both legs of Dallas’ back-to-back set. His absence won’t have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, given Thompson’s role with the rebuilding Mavs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is expected to miss a third straight game, and Marvin Bagley III could see an uptick in playing time as a result. Bagley III started the first of Gafford’s absences and came off the bench in his last game out. Dallas may go with P.J. Washington at center again, giving Washington a boost against New Orleans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Washington was one of the difference-makers in Sunday’s rematch. Not only did he record his first 20-point game since February 22, but he also finished with his first 20-point double-double since mid-December. Add in the defensive stats, headlined by five steals, and this was an excellent end to Week 20 for Washington. However, with the Mavericks playing on Monday, a three-game Week 21 could be two for P.J.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg’s double-double on Sunday was his tenth of the season, and second in his last four games. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a very good performance for the rookie. However, the upcoming schedule is a concern. Dallas plays three games in Week 21, starting with the Pelicans on Monday. Flagg played both games of the Mavericks’ most recent back-to-back, but that isn’t guaranteed to be the case this time around.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall was one of three Mavericks starters in double figures as they avenged Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers. While his scoring output was excellent, fantasy managers with Marshall on their rosters will also be pleased with the rebounds and assists. He hasn’t been the best category-league option, but Naji’s role has made him worth the risk in 12-team leagues. The Mavericks begin a three-game Week 21 on Monday in New Orleans.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray had his most productive game of the season on Friday, dropping 34 points in a loss to the Rockets. If he’s unable to play on Monday, the Pelicans could go big, with Yves Missi moving into the starting lineup. He received the nod the last time Murray missed a game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington is back after missing Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers. However, he replaces Marvin Bagley III in the starting lineup, serving as the small-ball center. Nembhard gets another start, which is good news for those who streamed him on Friday.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin is good to go after initially being listed as probable. While he may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
While Thompson’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball, Gafford’s absence means Marvin Bagley III will remain in the starting lineup. Bagley is worth streaming as long as he’s allowed to start.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
While much is made of Williamson’s lackluster three-point production and free-throw percentage in terms of his fantasy value, his limited defensive production has also been an issue in March. That was not the case on Friday, however, as the Pelicans’ forward recorded two blocked shots. In six appearances this month, Williamson has totaled three steals and two blocks. Given his athleticism, there may be some fantasy managers who hoped that some of that ability would translate to the defensive end of the floor. But at the very least, availability has not been a concern for Williamson, as he’s missed one game since mid-December.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
While the Rockets managed to win the game, they never came up with a suitable answer to Murray defensively. Enjoying his most productive game of the season, the Pelicans’ guard shot 8-of-10 from the field in the first half. Murray shot 6-of-8 in the second half, finishing with his first 30-point game of the season. The Pelicans don’t play again this week, and their four-game Week 21 includes a back-to-back. As a result, Murray managers may have him for three games.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson has scored at least 19 points in each of his last five appearances, and he has provided reliable top-100 fantasy value since the All-Star break. That may not seem like much, given his ADP, but it represents an improvement when compared to Williamson’s pre-break production. And with Dejounte Murray back in the fold running the point, Zion’s ceiling for the rest of the season has been raised.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy’s run continues, as he’s providing first-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. He was highly efficient against the Raptors, with the stat line only lacking a blocked shot. The lone negative for fantasy managers is that New Orleans plays just once more in Week 20, Friday night in Houston.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Jayson Tatum isn’t the only player who’s looked good recently since returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Murray has improved by the game in New Orleans, and his showing against the Raptors was his best yet. The Pelicans point guard surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, and he also provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals. The concern for fantasy managers going into the playoff weeks for Yahoo! default leagues: the schedule. New Orleans has a back-to-back in Weeks 21, 22 and 23, which isn’t good for Murray’s availability.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
McGowens has a fractured small toe on his right foot, which may keep him out of multiple games. There may be additional minutes for Micah Peavy, but not enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson had 20 points on just eight attempts from the field, but only two rebounds and one assist. It didn’t help that he only played 23 minutes as the Pelicans ran away with the victory. While the Pelicans only have two games upcoming in Week 20, the good news is Williamson should be available for both contests given the amount of off-days.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy had another excellent game. The 25-year-old small forward led the Pelicans with 24 points on their way to a 20-point victory. The lone negative was that he exited with an upper back injury, but the Pelicans forward was on the bench with his teammates after having ice applied to the area. Since the start of February, Murphy has averaged 24.1 points and 4.7 assists. He’s also shooting 49 percent from the field and 48 percent from the three-point line in that time. The Pelicans have two games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Source: Rod Walker