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MIA • • #
24 days ago
Gardner has played well for Miami this season, filling in for multiple injured teammates and making the most of his opportunities. The two-way man out of Little Rock will earn a standard deal thanks to his quality production.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
MIA • Guard • #14
24 days ago
The timeline is still vague, but Herro’s return to practice should certainly encourage fantasy managers who have been waiting on him to get back on the court. Until Herro is available, Simone Fontecchio and Myron Gardner should continue to see increased run.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Forward • #16
28 days ago
Undrafted from Arizona in 2024, Johnson has been a part of the Heat’s bench for the last two seasons. The 24-year-old forward won the slam dunk contest, besting the Spurs’ Carter Bryant in the final round. Bryant earned the only 50 score of the night with a dunk that resembled Vince Carter’s iconic dunk in the 2000 slam dunk contest, but failed to complete a dunk on his next turn. Johnson won the competition with a windmill jam after taking off from a step inside the free throw line.
MIA • Guard • #24
28 days ago
After putting up All-Star-level numbers with the Clippers last season, Powell was traded to the Heat ahead of the final year of his current contract. And the move east has been a successful one for the guard individually, going into the All-Star break with averages of 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.9 three-pointers per game. That production was good enough to earn Powell his first All-Star nod, and he hopes to continue the relationship with the Heat for years to come. “Hopefully, there’s some good synergy from what they’ve seen that I bring to the table,” Powell said, according to the Miami Herald. “And hopefully a deal is able to be done sometime. But yeah, I see myself being here and being a part of the Heat organization for however long they’ll have me.” Having entered the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 86, Powell has offered top-50 fantasy value for most of the season. A lingering subplot for the Heat is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, and the team is one of many that will have more resources at its disposal in the summer to make a move for the star forward if he becomes available.
Source: Miami Herald
NOP • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Queen finished Wednesday’s defeat with a modest stat line, but he did play 31 minutes. Given where the Pelicans are in the standings going into the All-Star break, it would be unsurprising if the rookie played even more once the team returns to play. Rostered in 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Queen goes into the All-Star break having been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
NOP • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Fears didn’t shoot the ball well, but he was efficient as a playmaker in Wednesday’s defeat. In addition to the eight assists, the rookie guard committed just one turnover in 31 minutes off the bench. It remains to be seen how Dejounte Murray’s eventual return will affect Fears’ playing time, but that may not be a concern. In addition to Murray’s likely minutes restriction whenever he’s cleared, the Pelicans lost Trey Murphy to a shoulder injury during Wednesday’s game. The Pelicans don’t have an incentive to tank, but giving their younger players as many minutes as they can handle after the All-Star break makes sense.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson has scored 18 points or more in four straight games, shooting 45 percent or better from the field in each. While the lack of defensive production may be a point of frustration for some category league managers, the good news is that he hasn’t missed a game since December 11. And over the past two months, Williamson has provided top-50 value for managers punting free-throw percentage, according to Basketball Monster. The Pelicans complete their Week 17 with two games after the All-Star break, starting with Milwaukee on February 20.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware’s inconsistency has been maddening, as it’s landed him in Erik Spoelstra’s dog house on multiple occasions. However, after a poor showing in Monday’s loss to the Jazz, he got another opportunity to start on Wednesday. Give Ware credit for taking advantage of the opportunity, recording his second double-double in three games. While his season-long value remains high, Ware’s inconsistency lowers his ceiling. Hopefully, he’ll be able to go on a sustained run of good play after the All-Star break.
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
While he wasn’t the choice to fill the void left in the starting lineup by Andrew Wiggins, that didn’t prevent Jaquez from having another solid night at the office. And it was much needed, as the Heat wing totaled 13 points on 3-of-19 shooting against the Wizards and Jazz. Jaquez’s 23 points were the most in a game for him since a December 27 win over the Pacers in which he dropped 28. Add in the other categories, and this was an excellent night to have Jaquez rostered. Myron Gardner made the spot start in Wiggins’ absence, finishing with eight points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in 23 minutes.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
While his season-long value has not met the expectations of most fantasy managers, Adebayo goes into the All-Star break on a high note. He scored at least 20 points in 11 of his last 13 games, recording eight double-doubles. During this run, Adebayo was a third-round player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Heat complete their Week 17 with two games after the All-Star break, starting with the Hawks on February 20.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy’s early exit with right shoulder soreness is concerning. His 2024-25 season ended early due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder, and now he’s dealing with an issue in the same area. Alarms shouldn’t be raised yet, but this is a situation worth monitoring, especially in a lost season for New Orleans. Jeremiah Fears should return to the starting unit if Murphy misses more than just the end of this game.
Source: Pelicans PR
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 month ago
Missi was a very late addition to the injury report, so it isn’t surprising that he won’t suit up against Miami. Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney should fill out the backup center minutes behind Derik Queen.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 month ago
Missi has been added to the injury report less than half an hour before the starting tip. It would be surprising if they added him this close to the start of the game just for him to play, so it will likely be Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney filling out the reserve center minutes.
Source: Pelicans PR
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined for this game, Gardner will enter the starting unit for Miami. Gardner has been productive as a starter recently, averaging 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals across his last three starts. He should be able to contribute decent value in an increased role.
Source: Ira Winderman
NOP • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Peavy, who’s dealing with a sprained right great toe, has reached double digits in minutes once in his last five appearances. The rookie’s potential absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
The Heat will already be without a number of key players, and Wiggins’ absence would make the team severely shorthanded. If Wiggins is ultimately ruled out, Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jović will pick up the slack.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
With Powell and Larsson out for another game, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will get longer looks in Miami’s rotation. Jaquez Jr. is the preferred streaming option due to his ability to contribute meaningfully in multiple categories.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
This was the second time in his last three games that Wiggins scored exactly 26 points, a number he has only surpassed on two other occasions this season. Wiggins has been solid this season, and his production as of late, poor free throw shooting aside, has been excellent. He was the leading scorer for Miami in this game, though it wasn’t enough to get the win. He’ll look to stay hot in New Orleans on Wednesday.
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
For the second straight game, Jakučionis finished with at least 20 points and exactly six three-pointers. Those are the only two such games of his career. The rookie got off to a hot start, scoring 17 points in the first half. Unfortunately, he cooled down after the break and wasn’t able to expand on his early success. Still, it was great to see Miami’s first-round pick have a productive outing for the second time in 24 hours.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo didn’t have an efficient night shooting the ball, but he was able to record a 20-point double-double for the seventh time in 2026. His five-game streak with at least one steal came to a close, and this was also his eighth straight game without a block. Despite being one of the best defenders in the league, Adebayo hasn’t contributed as much on that end for fantasy managers this season. Miami’s final game before the All-Star break will be in New Orleans on Wednesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson recorded a modest stat line on Monday, but the rebounds, assists and percentages were especially valuable to category league managers. Over the past two weeks, the Pelicans’ forward has offered seventh-round per-game value in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Williamson and the Pelicans will look to go into the All-Star break on a high note when they host the Heat on Wednesday.
NOP • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
While Fears’ final stat line was boosted by a fourth quarter in which he tallied ten points on 4-of-4 shooting, the rookie was solid throughout. He shot the ball efficiently, and the four “stocks” were the most in a game for Fears since a January 27 loss to the Thunder. As noteworthy as Monday’s production is, he’s played 28 and 30 minutes in the Pelicans’ last two games. Dejounte Murray’s eventual return from a ruptured Achilles is a concern for fantasy managers, but Fears should remain in the rotation.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy has been on a roll in February, providing top-5 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. In addition to knocking down five three-pointers, he recorded a team-high seven assists on Monday. With the Pelicans trading their first-round pick to move up for Derik Queen in last summer’s draft, they won’t gain much from tanking. That should bode well for those who have Murphy rostered. The Pelicans host Miami in their final game before the All-Star break on Wednesday.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
For the first time since January 6, Adebayo and Ware will start together. The latter had a productive game in Sunday’s win over the Wizards, and Miami will hope that he can build on that, filling the void left by Pelle Larsson. The other change to the lineup is Fontecchio, who starts due to Norman Powell’s absence
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson sustained a right elbow contusion in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, and it cost him Sunday’s win over the Wizards. Larsson is expected to sit out the second leg of Miami’s back-to-back set, which means Simone Fontecchio should take on an expanded workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell exited Sunday’s matchup with Washington at the end of the third quarter with back tightness, but the Heat may have simply been cautious with Powell against Washington due to the blowout nature of the contest. If Powell is sidelined for the second leg of Miami’s back-to-back set, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could see upticks in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
Jakučionis had the best game of his rookie season on Sunday, recording new highs in points and three-pointers. The 6-foot-6 guard shot 6-of-6 from beyond the arc and made 80 percent of his attempts from the field. Jakučionis’ fantasy value moving forward depends on the availability of Davion Mitchell (5/2/3/1 and one three-pointer in 25 minutes), as his opportunities tend to be limited when “Off Night” is available. With Sunday’s game being a blowout, Jakučionis got to play more during the fourth quarter.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Miami rolled on Sunday, and that factored into Ware getting more playing time than he has recently. However, that should not be used to overlook his performance, which was the other reason why the second-year center logged 30 minutes. The double-double was Ware’s first in over a month, and this is the production level the Heat expects from him consistently. He’ll look to start Week 17 on a high note when the Heat host the Jazz on Monday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
With the Heat rolling to a 132-101 victory, Adebayo only needed to play 28 minutes on Sunday. After going on a run of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points, he entered Sunday having totaled 32 on 9-of-29 shooting in the last two. When you need to get right, it never hurts to run into one of the worst teams in the NBA. Adebayo and the Heat play four games in Week 17, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell was ruled out at the end of the third quarter due to tightness in his lower back. With the Heat hosting the Jazz on Monday, it’s likely that the team decided to sit Powell since they were up by a significant margin. Powell finished with 21 points, four rebounds, one steal and five three-pointers in 25 minutes.
Source: Anthony Chiang
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon last January, has yet to appear in a game this season. The ability to participate in Sunday’s practice, even in a limited capacity, is another step in the right direction for the Pelicans guard. Murray still does not have a timeline for return, so it’s difficult to guarantee that he’ll be able to have an impact during the fantasy playoff weeks in most leagues.
Source: Shamit Dua
MIA • • #
about 1 month ago
Already without Tyler Herro, the Heat won’t have Pelle Larsson for Sunday’s game as he recovers from an elbow injury. Gardner, who performed well in his first two starts this season, is back in the starting lineup to fill the resulting void.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo is good to go after being listed as probable initially. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting center, with Kel’el Ware remaining with the reserves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell was upgraded to probable on Sunday morning, so he was on track to be available. He’ll take on his usual role as Miami’s primary scoring option on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Powell is on track to be available against the Wizards. And this could be a big game for the All-Star guard, as Washington is ranked 29th in points allowed per game and defensive rating.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson, who suffered a right elbow contusion during Friday’s loss to the Celtics, was initially listed as doubtful. Simone Fontecchio replaced him in the lineup to begin the second half on Friday, so he may be the next man up to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell, who returned to the Heat lineup on Friday after missing three games for personal reasons, is dealing with a sprained right hand. Miami’s already shorthanded on the perimeter, and not having its leading scorer could leave the Heat calling on Myron Gardner to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson suffered a right elbow contusion during Friday’s loss to the Celtics and did not play during the second half. With Tyler Herro (ribs) already out, the Heat may be forced to turn to Simone Fontecchio as the spot starter. While he can provide a few three-pointers, fantasy managers will be better served seeking out Jaime Jaquez Jr. before adding Fontecchio.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo is dealing with tightness in his right hip, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Sunday. If not, the Heat would likely turn to Kel’el Ware to fill the void. While he has been inconsistent this season, Ware would be worth slotting into lineups if allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
After an eight-game stretch in which he averaged 23.4 points per game, Adebayo has cooled off some in Miami’s last two games. He’s scored 16 points in back-to-back games, shooting 9-of-29 from the field. While he has still been a top-50 player over the past three weeks, the last two games have been a bit of a letdown, given what fantasy managers saw from Bam during that eight-game run.
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Back in the Heat lineup after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks, Wiggins’ 26 points were the most he’s scored in a game since dropping 28 in a December 27 win over the Pacers. He has consistently hit double figures, but fantasy managers who have Wiggins rostered are hoping for more nights like Friday, especially with Tyler Herro (ribs) out. He and the Heat end Week 16 on Sunday against the Wizards in what could be a high-scoring affair.
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
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.