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MEM • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Anderson missed Friday’s game with an illness. It would’ve been the first game of his second stint in his career with the Grizzlies, but that’ll likely come Saturday. Without knowing how the Grizzlies plan to deploy Anderson, it’s difficult to gauge his current fantasy value.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Caldwell-Pope was held out of Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which factored into Jahmai Mashack playing 20 minutes off the bench. With Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells both doubtful, Mashack may remain in the rotation despite KCP being available.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Wells is on track to sit out Saturday’s game after logging 27 minutes in Friday’s loss to Portland. The second-year wing is dealing with a sore left shoulder. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) is off the injury report after not playing on Friday, so he may absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Wells.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Jerome did not play in Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, leading to Scotty Pippen Jr. making the start in his season debut. Pippen is out, so the Grizzlies can move Jerome back into the lineup without any fuss.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Coward is unlikely to suit up Saturday given his doubtful listing as he’s dealing with shoulder soreness. The 22-year-old guard contributes a little bit of everything, though he only plays rotation minutes. While not likely to even play against the Trail Blazers, Coward could see added fantasy value down the stretch of the season if the Grizzlies opt to give their young players more minutes.
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
After logging 22 minutes in his season debut on Friday, Pippen will sit out Saturday’s rematch. Ty Jerome is available, so he’ll slide back into the starting lineup.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Spencer is dealing with a sore right ankle, casting some doubt on his availability for Saturday’s game. Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. are available, and they can help absorb the available minutes if Spencer can’t play.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Sitting out Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers did not ensure that Aldama would be available for Saturday’s rematch. He’ll miss both games for right knee injury management. Olivier-Maxence Prosper moved into the starting lineup on Friday and will likely remain in that role. Out of necessity, he’s worth considering as a deep-league streamer.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Pippen Jr. was one of eight Grizzlies to score in double figures in his first game of the season. He made contributions as a scorer, but his biggest impact came as a facilitator, concluding as Memphis’ leader in assists. He logged just 22 minutes on Friday, so it’ll be interesting to see what the team’s plan is for him on Saturday’s back-to-back. Nonetheless, it was an encouraging season debut from Pippen Jr.
MEM • Power Forward • #45
about 1 month ago
Jackson led all Memphis starters in scoring in his 27 minutes of action. He didn’t take many shots, but scored efficiently and used the three-point line to his advantage. The third-year forward has now scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games, and his production should realistically increase now that Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded away. He’s someone fantasy managers should at least keep an eye on for now.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Spencer, once again, thrived off the bench. In 26 minutes, he led all Grizzlies in scoring on Friday, took advantage of his scoring opportunities with efficient shooting, and made an impact with his passing along the way. Spencer also collected a few stocks to conclude with another strong performance off the Grizzlies bench. He’ll look for a repeat performance on Saturday in a rematch against the Trail Blazers.
NOP • Center • #
about 1 month ago
After making no more than two three-pointers in any game this season, Queen got hot on Friday. The rookie made all four of his attempts, which is a season-high, as part of a solid overall line. Consistency has been an issue recently for Queen, but his role is such that fantasy managers should continue to stick with him. Rostered in 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues, managers in 12-team formats seeking silly season potential should strongly consider adding Queen if he’s on the waiver wire.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
After knocking down 12 three-pointers in Wednesday’s overtime loss to the Bucks, Murphy hit six more on Friday. While the Pelicans have struggled to string together wins outside of a five-game win streak in mid-December, Murphy’s production has been consistently excellent. In nine-cat formats, the forward has been a first-round player this season. Murphy and the Pelicans play four games in Week 17, with two on each side of the All-Star break.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Give Williamson credit for knowing where his bread is buttered as a scorer. The Pelicans forward did not register an official shot outside of the paint on Friday, and the result was his highest point total in nearly a month. Over the past two weeks, Williamson has been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. The only negative for fantasy managers is that New Orleans is done for Week 16, with the team’s next game scheduled for Monday against the Kings.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
While his first season in New Orleans hasn’t been successful from a team wins standpoint, this has been the most productive year of Bey’s NBA career. He recorded his third 30-point game of the season on Friday, helping lead the Pelicans to an upset win in Minneapolis. Over the past three weeks, Bey has been a first-round player in 12-team leagues, according to Basketball Monster. He’s still rostered in 42 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is way too low, given Bey’s production.
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Despite this being his first game of the season, Pippen is in the starting lineup. However, like Ty Jerome when he made his debut, the point guard will be under a minutes restriction. Cam Spencer will continue to play quality minutes off the bench. The other change to the lineup is Prosper, who steps in as the starting center with Santi Aldama (knee) unavailable.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Caldwell-Pope will rest on Friday, which leaves Memphis without one of its veteran rotation players. The 13th-year pro is having a down season as mostly a reserve player, posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season and some of the worst shooting numbers of his career. Caldwell-Pope’s absence shouldn’t impact the Grizzlies much on Friday from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Pippen is officially available to make his season debut after undergoing offseason toe surgery. Like Ty Jerome before him, Pippen is likely to be under a minutes restriction. While he’s still capable of providing tangible fantasy value, Cam Spencer is a safer play for Friday’s slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Anderson’s second stint with the Grizzlies won’t begin on Friday, as he’s due to an illness. Since it’s unknown how he’ll fit into the rotation, SloMo’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
With the questionable tag, this is the closest that Pippen has been to making his season debut. Ty Jerome (calf), who has been limited to 20 minutes, is out for Friday’s game, so Pippen can slot into that role if he’s allowed to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Grizzlies, so Jerome was bound to miss one of them, given how long he was out with a strained calf. Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) could be available to make his season debut, and he would absorb the minutes that would have gone to Jerome. Regardless of what happens with Pippen, Cam Spencer is available and should play enough to merit rostering in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights between the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers. Given the time he’s missed with a right knee issue, Aldama sitting out one of the games was expected. Due to the players traded, Memphis will be light on frontcourt options on Friday. Look for GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper to play plenty.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
This move was likely for Philadelphia to convert Dominick Barlow to a standard deal, though Memphis will add some draft capital in the process. Gordon is certainly a buyout candidate, and if he sticks around in Memphis, he won’t be part of the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
NOP • Shooting Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Terry was traded from Chicago to New York late Wednesday night and has been moved again about 12 hours later. New Orleans could have a place for him in the rotation, especially if they shift towards a true tank, even if they don’t have their first-round pick. Terry could hold some value during silly season, but he shouldn’t be rostered at this point.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Power Forward • #45
about 1 month ago
Jackson started and played 27 minutes against the Kings on Wednesday. The 21-year-old power forward could be one of the main beneficiaries of the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade as he’s consistently shown he can produce when given the opportunity. Jackson has scored in doubled figures in six of his last seven games. He and the rest of the Grizzlies take on the Trail Blazers on Friday.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
While Jerome continues to start, he’s only playing about 20 minutes per game right now. The 28-year-old point guard is still putting up the numbers. Jerome had at least 19 points and at least six assists in his last two games before dropping 28 points with seven assists against the Kings on Wednesday. The Grizzlies have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Trail Blazers on the road on Friday.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey has now made four three-pointers in two of his last three games. The 26-year-old shooting guard has been on fire, providing first-round per game value over the last two weeks. This run ultimately won’t last for Bey, but fantasy managers have to enjoy it while it’s ongoing. The Pelicans have one more game in Week 16, coming up Friday against the Timberwolves on the road.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson displayed his unique athleticism midway through the third quarter when he took the ball the length of the floor, made multiple defenders miss and finished with a dunk at the rim. The play was equally as impressive as the fact he was able to execute it so effortlessly. Zion has provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans have one more game left in Week 16, coming up Friday against the Timberwolves on the road.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy became just the eighth player in NBA history to make at least 12 three-pointers in a game in Wednesday’s OT loss to the Bucks. The 25-year-old small forward broke out of a mini-slump with 27 points Monday against the Hornets and completely went off with 44 points Wednesday against the Bucks. Unfortunately, neither performance was enough to get the Pelicans the win. Murphy has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans have one more game this week, coming Friday against the Timberwolves.
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Pippen is closing in on a return to action, but he isn’t ready yet. Ty Jerome and Cam Spencer will continue to handle the point guard duties, and both players are worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Aldama is back after a four-game absence. While his minutes will be restricted, the Grizzlies are playing their first game since trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale. And with Zach Edey still out with an ankle injury, Aldama is worth slotting into lineups despite the restriction.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Assigned to the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate last week, Pippen is closing in on making his first appearance of the season. Like Ty Jerome, he’ll likely be under a minutes restriction once cleared to play. The doubtful tag suggests that Pippen ultimately won’t play in Sacramento, but the status represents a step in the right direction.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Aldama has missed Memphis’ last four games, but this is the first in which he’s been listed as questionable. With the Grizzlies trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale on Tuesday, he’ll play plenty if cleared to go against the Kings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Niang, whom the Jazz signed to a one-year deal during the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season due to a stress reaction in his left foot. His addition to the Grizzlies roster won’t affect fantasy basketball, as he does not have a timeline to return to action.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
After 20 games in his first season with the Jazz, Anderson is going from one rebuild to another. Due to the limited playing time when he was active, Slo-Mo did not affect fantasy basketball in Utah. And that may not change in Memphis, despite this being his second stint (2018-22) with the franchise.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Power Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Injuries marred Hendricks’ first two seasons, the second of which consisted of just three games due to a broken leg. The 2023 lottery pick has appeared in 33 games this season, but he was unable to work his way back into the starting lineup after beginning the 2024-25 campaign in that role. However, the move to Memphis may give Hendricks a better chance of carving out a concrete role, as the Grizzlies appear to be pivoting toward a rebuild. If so, Hendricks should have increased value during the silly season.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Power Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Injuries marred Hendricks’ first two seasons, the second of which consisted of just three games due to a broken leg. The 2023 lottery pick has appeared in 33 games this season, but he was unable to work his way back into the starting lineup after beginning the 2024-25 campaign in that role. However, the move to Memphis may give Hendricks a better chance of carving out a concrete role, as the Grizzlies appear to be pivoting toward a rebuild. If so, Hendricks should have increased value during the silly season.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Landale will join Jackson Jr., John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. in Salt Lake City as Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson and three first-round picks go to Memphis. Landale will provide depth at a crowded position in Utah, and unless additional moves are made to clear that logjam, his role will take a major blow with the change of scenery.
Source: Shams Charania
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson was able to record a double-double for the fourth time in his last six games. However, this was the second straight game that he shot below 40 percent from the floor, which is atypical for him. Williamson’s field goal percentage is one of his strongest categories, so a two-game stretch like this is rough for his value for fantasy managers. He’ll look to get back on track in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
NOP • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Queen’s production has come inconsistently, and most of January was rough for him. However, he has been able to provide some reminders that he can be a fantasy superstar when he gets the chance. He still has a lot of growing to do as a player, but his game translates well for category leagues. He typically shines when he gets to play at least 30 minutes, like he did in this game, though he has to earn those minutes. He hasn’t been force-fed minutes, though that could change as we get closer to the end of the season.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy had been struggling recently, having shot below 40 percent in four straight games entering this one and averaging just 13.5 points per game during that time. However, he was able to snap out of that slump in this game with an efficient shooting night and a much better scoring outing. Murphy has been a stud for most of the season, so a rough week was rather disappointing. This should be a sign that he is ready to get back on track, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Bucks on Wednesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
With Saddiq Bey getting hot and scoring 34 points on 19 shots, Williamson took a back seat offensively. The six shot attempts were one more than his season-low, which was recorded in a January 21 loss to the Pistons. The blocked shots and free-throw percentage categories were solid, but fantasy managers hope for more robust stat lines from Williamson. He’ll look to bounce back on Monday against the Hornets.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Murphy offered solid rebounding production, with this being his first game with at least nine boards in over two weeks. He didn’t have a great night shooting the ball, going 3-of-11 from three, but Philadelphia’s wing defenders deserve some credit for that. Murphy remains a high-level fantasy option as the Pelicans go into a three-game Week 16.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey, who has now scored at least 20 points in five of his last six games, had it rolling on Saturday. The Pelicans’ forward recorded his second 30-point game, finishing two points shy of his season-high. Add in the assists and three-pointers, and Bey continues to provide value for fantasy managers who continue to roster him. The Pelicans play three games in Week 16, starting with the red-hot Hornets on Monday.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones, who recently missed two-plus weeks with a sprained ankle, started and played 30 minutes in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies. His availability for Saturday’s game means that Jeremiah Fears will remain with the bench unit, which has lowered the rookie’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy popped up on the injury report on Sunday with a sore right hand, and while he played through it, he shot 7-of-22 in that game. In the two games since, he has shot 3-of-20 and 2-of-14. This is either an otherworldly shooting slump or his hand is still bothering him. He’s been able to contribute in other categories, but Murphy’s efficiency as a high-volume shooter has led to his fantasy dominance. He’ll look to get back on track in Philadelphia on Saturday.
NOP • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Queen had been quieter over the past few games for New Orleans, but he was able to have a strong performance in this one. He approached triple-double territory and had his first 20-point game since December. Queen has oozed upside as a rookie and will continue to pour in the counting stats, though it may come inconsistently. He’ll look to stay hot in Philadelphia on Saturday to wrap up this week.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey has enjoyed an excellent season after missing all of last year with a torn ACL, but this recent stretch is taking things up a notch. Over his last four games, Bey has averaged 24.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.5 triples per game on efficient shooting splits. This is arguably the best season of his career since he is more efficient than he was during his seasons in Detroit. Bey remains a must-roster player, and with how well he’s played, he may be a coveted target at the trade deadline.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson has now recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. Three games in a row with at least 10 rebounds is tied for the longest stretch of his career with the other instance being the first three games of the 2021 season. Zion has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans are off until Friday, when they take on the Grizzlies.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Bey continues to shine for the Pelicans, and he’s rebounded nicely after missing the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL. He’s scored at least 20 points in three straight and four of his last five appearances, providing top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats since January 1. Bey is rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but now may be a good time to commit to him in standard leagues, even with the Pelicans playing three games in Week 15.
NOP • Center • #21
about 2 months ago
After starting for most of his rookie season, Missi has primarily been an afterthought in his second year due to the arrival of Derik Queen. However, since the calendar flipped to 2026, the 6-foot-11 center has averaged 22.3 minutes per game. While Missi’s fantasy value hasn’t been great during this stretch, the increase in playing time gives him more chances to do what he did on Sunday: record a double-double with a few “stocks.” Due to foul trouble, Queen (four points, four rebounds and one assist) played 17 minutes, which opened the door for Missi.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy played Sunday’s game after appearing on the injury report with a sore right hand, and that may have affected his shooting. Entering the game shooting 49.4 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from three, the Pelicans forward struggled against the Spurs. Murphy shot 3-of-11 from three and was slightly better (4-of-11) from inside the arc. However, the good news for fantasy managers is that he offered good value in the rebound and assist categories.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
In a matchup of two of the NBA’s more unique individual talents, Williamson outplayed Victor Wembanayma on Sunday. The Pelicans forward recorded his second double-double in as many games and third of the season. Add in the assists and percentages, and Sunday’s performance was an excellent one for Williamson. The Pelicans play three games in Week 15, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be Alvarado’s first since January 6, giving the Pelicans additional depth at point guard. With Jeremiah Fears recently moving to the bench, there may not be as many minutes available to Alvarado as there would be if the rookie were starting. Alvarado isn’t a must-add player, but he’s worth keeping an eye on.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Added to the Pelicans’ injury report early Sunday afternoon, Murphy is good to go for the matchup with the Spurs. He’ll take on his usual role as one of the offensive focal points for the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Absent from the Pelicans’ initial injury report for Sunday, Murphy has been added due to a sore right (shooting) hand. He’s been the team’s most productive player, so not having Murphy would significantly affect the Pelicans on both ends of the floor. If he sits, the recently benched Jeremiah Fears could move back into the starting lineup, but fantasy managers in most leagues can afford to leave the rookie alone.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Alvarado has not appeared in a game since January 6, when he suffered a strained oblique during a loss to the Lakers. His return may result in fewer minutes for Micah Peavy, who played 16 off the bench in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies. This would not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
After exiting Wednesday’s game early with an illness, Williamson made up for the missed time against the Grizzlies on Friday. As usual, he did all of his work inside the arc as a scorer and would have crept a bit closer to the 30-point mark if it weren’t for missed free throws. The versatile forward also left his mark on the glass, as he led the Pelicans in rebounds on the evening en route to his second double-double of the season. Williamson remains a high-ceiling player in fantasy leagues. He’s put together some nice performances of late.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy was one of multiple Pelicans players to have a big night. On the offensive end, he efficiently shot his way past the 30-point mark for the fifth time in January and utilized the free-throw line along the way. Defensively, Murphy used his length to rack up a few steals and boost his fantasy basketball production in the process. Friday’s strong two-way performance was just the latest in what’s been a great start to the calendar year for Murphy. He’ll have a chance for another big game against the Spurs on Sunday.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Bey’s stellar season continued against the Grizzlies, as he shot efficiently from the floor en route to his first 30-point game of the season. A season-high six three-pointers was a major part of his success on the offensive end in this game, while he also made contributions as a facilitator. Bey’s best moments, however, came in the fourth quarter; he scored 19 in the frame to help the Pacers mount a big comeback and ultimately an overtime victory. Bey remains one of the bright spots for New Orleans this season.