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NOP • Small Forward • #25
2 months ago
Add Murphy to the list of Pelicans starters who will not be available for Friday’s game. His absence should result in more opportunities for Micah Peavy and Jordan Hawkins, but fantasy managers should not feel obligated to stream either. On a 10-game night, there are likely to be safer streaming options on the waiver wire.
Source: Mark Haynes
NOP • Small Forward • #25
2 months ago
New Orleans is already set to be without Saddiq Bey (hip) and Derik Queen (quad), and they could miss another start in Murphy. Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy should be in line to play big minutes, especially if Murphy is unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #
2 months ago
Queen will miss a game for the first time this season. That opens up the starting center spot in New Orleans, which will likely result in Yves Missi and Kevon Looney occupying the minutes. Missi should be the better streaming option, though neither is enticing.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
2 months ago
New Orleans will be shorthanded for this game with Bey and Derik Queen (quad) sidelined. Herb Jones (ankle) could be back, but the Pelicans will likely have to turn to players that aren’t typically part of the rotation, such as Bryce McGowens, for minutes. McGowens should play big minutes, but he won’t be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
2 months ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last seven games, with Royce O’Neale replacing him in the starting lineup. That will remain the case if Allen has to miss an eighth straight.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #
2 months ago
Queen, who moved into the Pelicans’ starting lineup in mid-November and has not left, has been diagnosed with a left quad contusion. If he’s able to play on Friday, there will be more minutes available to Yves Missi and Kevon Looney.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones has missed the Pelicans’ last five games with a sprained ankle. Saddiq Bey is the player whose value may take the most significant hit if Jones can play. Bey remained in the starting lineup after Zion Williamson’s return, but he may be pushed to the bench if Jones is cleared.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
2 months ago
Bey, a fixture in the Pelicans’ starting lineup since late November, is dealing with a sore right hip. Bryce McGowens, who has been inactive for the last two games, could be activated if Bey doesn’t play. He would not be a must-stream player in that spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #
2 months ago
There were certainly questions about how effective Queen would be as a defender in the NBA, but he has actually been impactful on that end as a rookie. He also made an impact in this game on the box score defensively. His five blocks and seven total “stocks” were both the best marks of Queen’s career. He wasn’t able to do as much offensively in this one, but he has shown that he can throughout the season.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
2 months ago
Poole continues to come off the bench, but he also continues to make an offensive impact. This was his second straight game scoring exactly 26 points for New Orleans, though the end result for the Pelicans was the same. Poole is more than capable of making a big impact for fantasy managers, but it hasn’t come consistently this season. Poole will look to keep this going against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
Two days after scoring a season-high 32 points against the Knicks, Williamson fell one point shy of matching that mark for a second straight game. He has been a consistent scorer when available all season, but these were the first two 30-point outings for him this year. He had been coming off the bench during his first seven games back after missing timed with a strained adductor, but he has started during these last two games. He’ll look to stay hot against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
2 months ago
Gillespie has been an excellent fantasy option for most of this season, but his recent stretch has been one of his best this season. Over his last three games, he has averaged 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 5.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor. Gillespie is somehow available in 62 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be considered a must-roster player.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Brooks kept the Suns afloat in the first half by scoring 20 points before the break. However, he wasn’t able to add to his scoring total in the third or fourth quarter. Brooks has enjoyed the best scoring season of his career this year, and this was poised to be a big night. He just wasn’t able to take advantage of the opportunity. However, he was able to contribute three steals in a game for the first time since mid-November.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
2 months ago
It was a rough first half for Booker, but he came alive after the break. He scored 19 points in the third quarter and ended up having a big scoring night after shooting below 40 percent in the Suns’ two previous games. It wasn’t enough for Phoenix to win, and it has been a rough season overall for Booker. However, this was a strong performance for him, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Kings on Friday.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
2 months ago
Allen will miss a seventh straight game to end the calendar year, which means Royce O’Neale should remain in the starting lineup. Collin Gillespie, however, has been the biggest beneficiary of Allen’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 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
PHX • Small Forward • #0
2 months ago
Dunn, who injured his knee during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, has missed Phoenix’s last two games. Rasheer Fleming and Isaiah Livers played rotation minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over the Wizards, but neither player affects fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
2 months ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last six games due to right knee injury management, and that unfortunate streak appears likely to reach seven on Wednesday. Royce O’Neale will remain in the starting lineup as long as Allen is out, and he’s worth a look for managers needing three-pointers and steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
PHX • Power Forward • #4
2 months ago
With Mark Williams serving a one-game suspension for fighting during Saturday’s win over the Pelicans, Ighodaro made his second straight start and seventh of the season. The second-year forward/center didn’t do much scoring, but he provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals. Nick Richards was also productive, tallying nine rebounds and three blocks in 17 minutes off the bench. Williams will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, which will likely push Richards out of the rotation.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Brooks has now scored 20 points or more in 14 games this season, one more than his total for the entire 2024-25 campaign. He has been given more leeway offensively in Phoenix than he was in either Houston or Memphis, and the approach has not backfired on the Suns. While Brooks is still ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, the issue has been the decreased defensive production, not his offense.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
2 months ago
Booker didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the overall stat line was solid for the Suns’ star. The most significant issue for him recently has been turnovers, but Booker only committed two against the Wizards. Based on personnel alone, Wednesday’s matchup with the Cavaliers stands to be more challenging; hopefully, Booker can knock down shots at a higher clip than he did on Monday.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
2 months ago
Gillespie has now hit at least four three-pointers in four straight games, the second time he’s accomplished that feat this season. The Suns guard has emerged as a dependable fantasy option, whether he comes off the bench or starts as he currently is. However, despite being close to a top-50 player, Gillespie is still rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues. That number should increase ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 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
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams and Alvarado were ejected for fighting during the third quarter of Saturday’s game, with both players throwing punches. However, since Alvarado was judged to have escalated the altercation, he was suspended for two games while Williams was suspended for one. The Suns’ starting center will miss Monday’s game against the Wizards, and he’ll be eligible to return for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Communications
NOP • Point Guard • #15
3 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
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
3 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
PHX • Small Forward • #0
3 months ago
After suffering a right knee injury during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, Dunn did not play in Saturday’s rematch. His absence resulted in more playing time for Jordan Goodwin, and Isaiah Livers entered the rotation off the bench. That would likely remain the case if Dunn can’t play on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 months ago
Monday’s game will be the sixth that Allen has missed due to right knee injury management. Royce O’Neale has filled the resulting void in the starting lineup, but Collin Gillespie is the player who fantasy managers should target.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
3 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
3 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
3 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 • #
3 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.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
3 months ago
While his fantasy value has decreased since a scalding hot start to the season, Brooks has done enough to remain on the radar in some 12-team leagues. Over the last two weeks, the veteran wing has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-100. Whether Brooks gets back to where he has to be rostered in all standard leagues remains to be seen, but he’s worth holding onto for those who did not drop him at the first sign of trouble.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
3 months ago
Goodwin was one of three Suns reserves to hit double figures on Saturday. The 16 points were a season high and four more than his total in Phoenix’s prior two games. While this was undoubtedly an encouraging performance for Goodwin, he has not reached the point where he should be rostered in fantasy leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
One night after he erupted for 30 points in a win over the Pelicans, Booker was not able to get to his spots as easily in Saturday’s rematch. However, it did not matter much, as seven Suns scored in double figures to seal the two-game sweep. Booker has scored at least 20 points in all six games he’s played since returning from a groin injury, providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’ll look to extend that streak on Monday when the Suns visit the Wizards.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
3 months ago
Gillespie continues to shine for the Suns, having scored in double figures in six straight and 18 of his last 19 appearances. The undrafted point guard was productive across the board on Saturday, only missing a blocked shot from his final stat line. Over the past month, Gillespie has provided top-50 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Suns open a four-game Week 11 on Monday against the Wizards.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
3 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.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams and Jose Alvarado got into it after the latter was called for a foul for running into the former, who was setting a screen. The two would get entangled, ultimately leading to wild swings by both players. Both were ejected for their actions. Williams, who came off the bench for injury management reasons, played 11 minutes and finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will handle the center position for the rest of the game.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams, who logged 27 minutes in Friday’s win over the Pelicans, will play both games of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Since his minutes will be restricted, Williams will come off the bench with Oso Ighodaro receiving the start. Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Royce O’Neale complete the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #0
3 months ago
Dunn injured his right knee during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, but returned to the game after some time on the bench. His absence from Saturday’s rotation won’t affect fantasy basketball, but it may result in a few more minutes for Jordan Goodwin.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #0
3 months ago
Dunn is on the injury report with right knee soreness after colliding with an opponent in Friday’s game against the Pelicans. He had nine points in 21 minutes off the bench. Dunn’s availability doesn’t significantly impact the Suns’ rotation or fantasy basketball.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 months ago
Allen is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with right knee injury management. Royce O’Neale had just three points in 25 minutes Friday while Collin Gillespie had 16 points, nine assists and four three-pointers. Gillespie is the preferred streaming option while Allen is out.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams is listed as questionable on the second night of a back-to-back for right knee injury management reasons. If Williams is out, Oso Ighodaro will move into the starting lineup with Nick Richards coming off the bench.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
3 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.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
Booker has cleared the lofty 30-point barrier twice in his last games after going nearly a month without doing so. The 29-year-old scoring machine served as Phoenix’s primary offensive catalyst in this one, knocking down 9-of-13 shots from inside the arc and getting to the line for a double-digit free-throw attempts. He’s delivered second-round fantasy value over the past week, averaging a sublime 29.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.7 blocks across three games during that span. These two teams will meet again on Saturday evening for the tail-end of a back-to-back.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
3 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.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams did some serious damage on the interior, connecting on 8-of-12 shots in the paint, breaking the 20-point barrier for the sixth time this season. It was his first double-double since November 28. The 24-year-old big man is averaging a robust 13.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks through 26 games this season.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 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
3 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
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
3 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
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
3 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
3 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
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 months ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth that Allen has missed due to right knee injury management. Royce O’Neale has moved into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming for those needed three-pointers and steals. However, fantasy managers should look for Collin Gillespie first.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams finished Tuesday’s rout one rebound shy of his eighth double-double of the season and first since November 28. The 7-footer is providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past month, shooting 72.6 percent from the field and 76.3 percent from the foul line. Williams and the Suns will end Week 10 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Pelicans.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
3 months ago
Gillespie continues to shine as the Suns’ starting point guard. He’s scored 16 points in three straight games, while Tuesday’s assist tally was the highest for the guard since November 26 against the Kings. Still rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Gillespie has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past month. With Jalen Green (hamstring) out for a few more weeks, Gillespie is worth a look in some 12-team leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
Booker finished Tuesday’s blowout victory with his fifth double-double of the season, with four being of the points/assists variety. The Suns took care of business with a balanced scoring effort, taking some of the pressure off of Booker. Over the last week, the star guard has been ranked just outside the top-25 in eight-cat formats. Booker will look to extend his 20-point streak to five games on Friday against the Pelicans.