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SAS • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Castle dropped 32 points on Sunday against the Thunder. He popped up on the injury report as questionable with a thumb injury, but was ruled in hours before game-time Tuesday. Fantasy managers don’t have to worry about Castle’s status for the matchup with the Nets anymore.
NOP • G • #11
9 months ago
Boston has missed the last eight games with an ankle injury. The 23-year-old shooting guard is available Tuesday, but with CJ McCollum back and it being Boston’s first game in some time expectations should be low for Boston.
SAS • Guard • #5
10 months ago
One day removed from scoring 32 points in a loss to the Thunder, Castle is on the injury report with a sprained left thumb. Julian Champagnie could see an increase in minutes if the rookie cannot play. Due to his third-quarter ejection, Champagnie only played 11 minutes on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F-C • #13
10 months ago
Did the Pelicans view Olynyk as an excellent fit next to Zion Williamson and Yves Missi when they acquired him from the Raptors? If so, the front office deserves credit for getting him in the Brandon Ingram trade. Olynyk was excellent against the Jazz, scoring 26 points on efficient shooting. With Williamson and Missi on the court, there’s a need for a spacer in the Pelicans frontcourt, and Olynyk fits that role. Olynyk can provide reliable fantasy value as a starter for as long as he’s available.
NOP • F • #1
10 months ago
Williamson still hasn’t reached the point where he’ll be allowed to play both games of back-to-backs, and there’s no need for the Pelicans to change that approach before the end of this season. While availability is an issue, Williamson is an excellent asset to have rostered when he’s on the court. The Jazz didn’t have an answer for him offensively. Since the break, Williamson has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats.
NOP • G • #3
10 months ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Suns, McCollum made up for lost time on Sunday. Not only are the 25 points the most he’s scored since the All-Star break, but this was CJ’s first 20-point game since then. With the Thunder focused on the future, fantasy managers will likely need to assume McCollum won’t play both ends of back-to-backs. And New Orleans’ four-game Week 18 concludes with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Rockets and Grizzlies.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
10 months ago
Vassell has scored 15 points or more in consecutive games for the first time in nearly a month. While the fantasy value since the All-Star break has been poor, the Spurs wing has been a 12th-round player over the past week. Vassell’s decreased defensive production has been a factor, but he has recorded a steal and a blocked shot in two straight games. If Vassell can increase the defensive numbers, his fantasy value should improve despite the inconsistent scoring.
SAS • Forward • #10
10 months ago
A double-digit scorer in three of his last four games, Sochan has emerged as the only Spurs power forward or center worth rostering with Victor Wembanyama done for the season. Since the All-Star break, he has provided 12th-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Bismack Biyombo (two points, four rebounds and two assists) only played 18 minutes despite starting, as the Spurs have been willing to employ smaller lineups due to Sochan’s improved play.
SAS • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Castle was sensational on Sunday, finishing one point shy of his season high. The rookie guard shot over 50 percent from the field against the Thunder and grabbed eight rebounds. The lone negative for Castle was the turnover count, as he was responsible for four, but the positives outweighed that deficiency. He’s scored 22 points or more in three straight games and has been an 11th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. Despite coming off the bench, Castle will play plenty for the rest of the season.
SAS • Guard • #4
10 months ago
Fox didn’t necessarily have a terrible Sunday night, but fantasy managers likely hoped for a more robust stat line. While he has been a top-50 player since the All-Star break, it’s fair to wonder if having two point guards on the floor for significant stretches limits the fantasy ceilings of Fox and Chris Paul. CP3 played 28 minutes on Sunday, finishing with six points, three rebounds, six assists, one block and two three-pointers. Managers who have Fox rostered should not lose any sleep over his Sunday night, but he boasts a lower fantasy ceiling in this current lineup.
SAS • Forward • #30
10 months ago
Champagnie and Oklahoma City’s Kenrich Williams got into an altercation with about three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, both were ejected for their roles in the fracas, as was Thunder starting guard Luguentz Dort. Champagnie played 11 minutes before receiving his marching orders, finishing with eight points, two assists and two three-pointers.
NOP • F • #1
10 months ago
McCollum and Williamson are back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Suns, which was the second game of a back-to-back. Their returns mean Jordan Hawkins and Bruce Brown head to the bench, where both offer limited fantasy value. However, they will remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Lineups
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10 months ago
Quinones has averaged 23.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game with the G League’s Birmingham Squadron. He isn’t likely to impact fantasy basketball with the Pelicans, though.
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
10 months ago
Rostered in 34 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Johnson’s fantasy value has increased slightly since the All-Star break. The Spurs forward has provided 10th-round value in nine-cat formats since the break, approaching the top-100. Johnson finished Saturday’s victory with a complete stat line, the first he’s recorded since January 13. While his improved play is unlikely to push Johnson into the starting lineup, he deserves a longer look in standard leagues with Victor Wembanyama done for the season.
SAS • Guard • #5
10 months ago
For the third time this season, Castle has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. And he was efficient in getting his numbers on Saturday, shooting 50 percent from the field and only committing one turnover in his 32 minutes on the court. Rostered in 34 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Castle has provided 12th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past month. The Spurs haven’t pulled the plug on this season, and with good reason, as they’re still looking to empower De’Aaron Fox as the point guard of the future. However, as he’s shown in recent games, Castle won’t need a shift to tanking to provide value.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
10 months ago
While Vassell’s shooting has not improved much, as he’s made just 37.7 percent of his attempts over the past week, he’s scored 20 points in two of his last three outings. The culprit for the Spurs wing on Saturday was the three-point line, as Vassell shot 2-of-9. He made 70 percent of his two-point attempts, offsetting a poor run from a distance. Over the past month, Vassell has averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game on 25.7 percent shooting. When well over one-third of your attempts are three-pointers, a cold streak will have a more significant impact.
SAS • Forward • #10
10 months ago
Despite coming off the bench, Sochan remains the best player to add in the aftermath of Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury. Saturday’s double-double was his first since February 7, and Sochan replaced Bismack Biyombo (6/3/1/1/1 in 18 minutes) in the starting lineup to begin the third quarter. While he’s ranked just outside the top 150 in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, Sochan’s production has been superior to any of the centers used to fill the void since the Spurs lost Wembanyama.
SAS • Guard • #4
10 months ago
Finishes like Saturday are why the Spurs moved to acquire Fox before the trade deadline. His jumper with 1.8 seconds remaining was the difference in Memphis, as San Antonio pulled out the win despite Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring a season-high 42 points. Over the past three weeks, Fox has provided top-50 value in eight-cat formats. Sharing the court with another point guard, Chris Paul (8/3/8/1 with two three-pointers), has cut into Fox’s fantasy value, but he remains a productive guard to have rostered. The Spurs play three games during Week 18, starting with the Nets on Tuesday.
Source: NBA
NOP • G • #11
10 months ago
Boston remains out with a sprained left ankle, missing the last eight games. With CJ McCollum back in the lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pelicans, Boston’s absence will continue to have minimal impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
10 months ago
Both players sat out the second night of the back-to-back on Friday, but they’ll be back in the lineup against Utah. Jordan Hawkins, Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown started on Friday in place of McCollum, Williamson and Karlo Matkovic, who came off the bench. The return of McCollum and Williamson will alter the starting unit, and there is a chance that Matkovic moves back into the opening group.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F-C • #13
10 months ago
With Olynyk available after not playing on Thursday, he started while rookie Karlo Matkovic was pushed to the bench. The “Lunch Lady” had a solid night at the office, but this wasn’t the kind of performance that will force many fantasy managers to rush to their computers to add Olynyk. As for Matkovic, he shot 1-of-8 from the field and finished with two points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes. Olynyk’s ROS fantasy value hinges on the Pelicans’ deciding how available he’ll be. If the front office decides to pull the plug on its veterans, Matkovic will be one of the beneficiaries.
NOP • G-F • #00
10 months ago
Not only was Brown back on the court Friday after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Suns, but he was in the starting lineup for the rematch. While fantasy managers who may have hoped for a standout performance were left unfulfilled, the assists and steals were solid. However, Brown isn’t much more than a deep-league streamer, a disappointing slide for a player who had close to top-100 value while winning a championship with the Nuggets a few seasons ago.
NOP • C • #21
10 months ago
Having the room needed to flourish offensively has been a rare occurrence for Missi this season. However, that wasn’t the case on Friday, as the Pelicans were without CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson. The 14 field goal attempts matched his season-high, and the 24 points are a new high for the rookie center. While Missi has remained in the starting lineup, his fantasy value took a slight hit, with Kelly Olynyk moving into the starting lineup and fellow rookie Karlo Matkovic playing better basketball. However, fantasy managers seeking “silly season” value shouldn’t give up on Missi, as evidenced by his performance against the Suns.
NOP • G • #24
10 months ago
The Pelicans played Friday’s game without CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson, and Hawkins was one of the replacements who benefitted individually. Finishing one point shy of his season-high, the Pelicans guard shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line. While this may not mean much for Hawkins’ fantasy value in the short term, this performance will place him on more watchlists ahead of the “silly season.”
NOP • G-F • #00
10 months ago
Murphy and Missi are the only holdovers from the lineup that started Thursday’s win over the Suns. Hawkins moves into the starting five with CJ McCollum out, while Brown and Olynyk start after not playing on Thursday. Zion Williamson is unavailable, while rookie Karlo Matkovic will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Center-Forward • #28
10 months ago
Bassey will remain out with a bone bruise in his left knee. Bismack Biyombo will remain the starting center, with Jeremy Sochan picking up additional minutes off the bench. Sandro Mamukelashvili has also played additional minutes, but he does not have the streaming appeal that Biyombo or Sochan possesses;
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward • #10
10 months ago
Sochan exited Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets during the second quarter after taking a shot to the Head and did not return. However, there was no need to enter the league’s concussion protocol, and he’s available for Saturday’s game. Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely play fewer minutes off the bench, removing any streaming value he may have had.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • G • #11
10 months ago
Boston has missed nine of his team’s previous 10 games and is now set to miss his seventh consecutive contest. He hasn’t been in the rotation for a while and his absence shouldn’t affect fantasy basketball.
NOP • F • #1
10 months ago
Williamson can’t play in the second leg of back-to-backs and McCollum is resting. Jose Alvarado has a strong chance to start at point guard but New Orleans could replace Williamson in a variety of ways.
SAS • Center • #15
10 months ago
The Spurs signed Biyombo after Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the season and now he’ll get to finish out the year with them. It appears like he’ll get a chance to continue starting at center.
Source: Chris Haynes
NOP • F-C • #17
10 months ago
Matkovic finished with the second-highest scoring and rebound totals of his career and his first double-double. The rookie has played an increased role for the banged-up Pels over the last month, and he’s now started three games. The Bosnian big man has averaged 11.7 points, 9.3 rebounds 1.7 blocks and 1.7 triples in those contests.
NOP • F • #1
10 months ago
Williamson led his team in scoring and dimes and tied for the team lead on the glass. Phoenix’s interior defense got crushed, allowing 50 boards and 58 paint points, and Williamson took full advantage of the defensive lapses. The assists tie a career-high, and Williamson now has his first career triple-double under his belt. He’s best known for his scoring and rebounds, but Williamson has averaged better than 4.6 assists for the last three seasons. The Pels get the Suns for a rematch on Friday for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
NOP • F-C • #17
10 months ago
With Kelly Olynyk sidelined for the first night of this back-to-back, Matkovic will return to the starting lineup. Matkovic has been productive in his two starts this season and should be a solid source of rebounds and blocks in an increased role.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
SAS • Forward • #10
10 months ago
Sochan’s Wednesday night in Houston ended prematurely, as he was hit in the head during the second quarter and did not return. His exit resulted in more rotation minutes for Sandro Mamukelashvili, who finished with 12 points, four rebounds, three steals and two three-pointers in 20 minutes. Even if Sochan has to miss time, there isn’t much to gain from adding Mamukelashvili, whose production has been inconsistent since the Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama for the rest of the season.
SAS • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Castle finished Wednesday’s defeat tied for the team-high in points with Keldon Johnson, but the rookie struggled from deep. He shot 1-of-7 from three and is 2-of-16 since the All-Star break. It’s fair to wonder if the busy weekend in San Francisco has been a factor, as Castle was active on all three days (Rising Stars Challenge, Dunk Contest and Sunday’s All-Star tournament). The good news for fantasy managers is that the points, rebounds, assists and steals were solid on Wednesday; only the field-goal percentage was problematic. While the Spurs don’t want to change their approach as the season winds down, Castle will have ample opportunities to “spread his wings” within the system.
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
10 months ago
After scoring nine points on 4-of-13 shooting in the Spurs’ final two games before the All-Star break, Johnson has reached double figures in five straight. Surpassing the 20-point mark in two outings, including Wednesday’s defeat, he has been a top 100 player in eight-cat formats. With Devin Vassell (nine points, five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in 24 minutes) continuing to struggle, it wouldn’t be a terrible idea to consider rostering Johnson in the short term. He’s available in 69 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he won’t be too difficult to find on the waiver wire.
NOP • G • #11
10 months ago
With Bruce Brown (rest) also out for Thursday’s game, Boston’s continued absence leaves the Pelicans light on options on the wings. Jordan Hawkins and Antonio Reeves should play more despite being reserves, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F-C • #13
10 months ago
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights the Pelicans will play in Phoenix, so some availability issues were expected. Olynyk’s absence is more impactful, opening up a place within the starting lineup. Karlo Matkovic and Jose Alvarado are potential replacements. Both will have added value whether they start or come off the bench, as Brown is one of the Pelicans’ better reserves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #28
10 months ago
Bassey will miss another game with a bone bruise in his left knee, leaving the Spurs light on options at the center position with Victor Wembanyama done for the season. Bismack Biyombo will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming for managers needing rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili will play rotation minutes off the bench, but there’s no need to consider adding him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #15
10 months ago
Biyombo recorded his second double-double in as many games on Tuesday, with the 12 rebounds being a season-high for the veteran center. While he’s been more productive than any of the Spurs’ other available options with Victor Wembanyama done for the season, Biyombo is on his second 10-day contract. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he offers superior streaming value to Sandro Mamukelashvili (two points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block in 12 minutes) or Charles Bassey, who did not play due to a knee injury. However, fantasy managers would be better served to look for Jeremy Sochan (12 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 19 minutes; 42 percent rostered) on their waiver wire before adding Biyombo.
SAS • Guard • #4
10 months ago
Fantasy managers who have Fox rostered will be pleased with the assists and steals, with the six pilfers matching his career-high (living up to the “Swipa” nickname). Unfortunately, efficiency was a problem, as Fox shot 6-of-21 from the field and committed six turnovers. He has averaged 2.8 turnovers per game since making his Spurs debut, so this category has not been a significant issue for Fox. He has provided top-30 value in eight-cat formats as a Spur, not too far removed from his season-long production (top-25).
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
10 months ago
Vassell’s struggles have been well-documented, with the Spurs guard ranked just inside the top 200 in eight-cat formats over the past month. Not only has the scoring been down (13.8 ppg), but he’s only shot 39.1 percent from the field. Vassell didn’t have a great night shooting the ball, but he finished with 20 points after going five straight with 13 or less. With Victor Wembanyama done for the season, many fantasy managers hoped the injury would catalyze Vassell. Unfortunately, that has not been the case, but Tuesday’s stat line helps.