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NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 months ago
With the 76ers focused on improving their draft lottery odds and playing without Guerschon Yabusele, the Knicks don’t need to play Towns. He’ll sit with the hope that KAT will be available for Wednesday’s game in Cleveland. Mitchell Robinson will fill the void in the starting lineup, and Precious Achiuwa should also play more minutes.
Source: Brian Mahoney
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported Lively is “trending toward” a return this week, and that could come against Atlanta. It will have been 2.5 months since Lively last played, so managers should expect him to be on a strict minutes restriction. However, between Lively and Daniel Gafford, there may not be many minutes left over for Kai Jones at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin played 21 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nets, providing limited fantasy value. He’ll likely take on a similar role against the Hawks, which gives him a low fantasy ceiling. Martin is not a must-roster player in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin played 21 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nets, providing limited fantasy value. He’ll likely take on a similar role against the Hawks, which gives him a low fantasy ceiling. Martin is not a must-roster player in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
Davis should be good to go once again, though he will likely remain on a restriction of 25-28 minutes. He hasn’t been his typical dominant self over the Mavericks’ last four games, but he will look to get back on track against a Hawks team that will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 months ago
KAT is a late addition to the injury report, so his status is up in the air against Philadelphia. If he’s ultimately ruled out, Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa would presumably pick up the slack in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #26
11 months ago
Dinwiddie has had an excellent stretch as the starting point guard for Dallas. He has started at point guard for their last seven games and has had at least seven assists in six of those. He has also scored in double figures in 10 of their last 11 games. Monday’s performance wasn’t his best as a scorer, but he still ranks inside the top-50 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks and will look to keep that going over their final three games of the week, starting against the Hawks on Wednesday.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
AD was expected to be on a 25-28 minutes restriction for this game, and he ended up playing a little more than 28 minutes. Head coach Jason Kidd tried to get every minute out of AD that he could, but it wasn’t enough for Dallas to get a home win over the tanking Nets. In his four games since returning from a six-week absence, Davis has averaged 14.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and one block while shooting 37.7 percent from the floor and 55.6 percent from the free throw line in 28.5 minutes per game.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford was expected to be restricted to 15-20 minutes, and head coach Jason Kidd used him for 19 minutes in his first game since February 9. It wasn’t enough for Dallas to get the win, but Gafford was able to lead them in scoring, which was good to see in his first game in nearly two months. Gafford should see a similar workload against the Hawks on Wednesday and then will likely only play one leg of their back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. He has been able to provide excellent value in limited action throughout his career, so it isn’t surprising that he was able to do that in his first game back.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford will play for the first time since February 9, and he will immediately return to the starting unit. He’ll replace Kai Jones as the starting center, but Gafford is on a 15-20 minutes restriction. Jones should still play a significant role off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford will play for the first time since February 9, and he will immediately return to the starting unit. He’ll replace Kai Jones as the starting center, but Gafford is on a 15-20 minutes restriction. Jones should still play a significant role off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
As expected, Martin will suit up against Brooklyn. However, he only played six minutes on Saturday after playing 17 minutes on Thursday. Martin has not been productive since being traded to the Mavs, and that is unlikely to change on Monday.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
Lively was upgraded to questionable ahead of this game, but his return will be delayed for at least one more game. Lively hasn’t suited up since January 14, but ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported he is “trending toward” a return later this week. That is backed up by his questionable tag. If it’s not Wednesday against the Hawks, Lively could play in one leg of the Mavs’ mini-series with the Clippers on Friday and Saturday. With Daniel Gafford returning on Monday, Kai Jones could be pushed out of the rotation soon.
Source: Tim MacMahon
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
As expected, Davis will be good to go on Monday. Head coach Jason Kidd said that AD will be restricted to 25-28 minutes despite playing 29 minutes in each of the Mavs’ last two games. However, that is more than enough time for Davis to feast on the Nets.
Source: Greg Riddle
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford will make his return and suit up for the first time since before the All-Star break. Dallas has a 1.5 game lead over the Suns for the final play-in spot, and the reinforcements down low will help them keep their position. Gafford is expected to play 15-20 minutes in this game.
Source: Tim MacMahon
NYK • Forward • #17
11 months ago
Tucker was given a second 10-day contract by the Knicks almost two weeks ago, but he’s now set to be with the team through the rest of this season and the playoffs. The contract includes a team option for the 2025-26 season. Tucker isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point in his career, but his style of play fits in with the Knicks franchise, which has consistently been predicated on grit and toughness under Tom Thibodeau.
Source: Shams Charania
NYK • Forward • #17
11 months ago
Tucker was given a second 10-day contract by the Knicks almost two weeks ago, but he’s now set to be with the team through the rest of this season and the playoffs. The contract includes a team option for the 2025-26 season. Tucker isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point in his career, but his style of play fits in with the Knicks franchise, which has consistently been predicated on grit and toughness.
Source: Shams Charania
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
New York will once again be down their top three point guard options, with Jalen Brunson (ankle) still sidelined. Delon Wright has started the last two games for the Knicks, averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists, 1.5 steals, one block and 1.5 triples while playing 32.5 minutes per game. Rookie Tyler Kolek has filled out the backup minutes, and while he is more than capable of dishing out plenty of assists in limited action, he hasn’t seen the bump in minutes necessary to provide standard league value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
11 months ago
Hart may not have recorded a triple-double on Sunday, but he did offer another of his robust stat lines. Over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long production in the former. Hart has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats this season, and based on his Yahoo! ADP (116), he has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball. The Knicks play four games during Week 22, starting with the 76ers on Tuesday.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Anunoby has been outstanding recently, providing top-5 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’s scored 23 points or more in six straight games, which is his most productive run of the season to date. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) out, there has been additional room for Anunoby to spread his wings offensively, and those who have him rostered have reaped the rewards. New York begins a four-game Week 22 on Tuesday against the 76ers.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
After totaling 14 points in the first three quarters of Sunday’s game, Bridges upped the production during the fourth. Shooting 6-of-8 from the field, he scored 14 in the final frame as the Knicks pulled away for the victory. Bridges has scored 21 points or more in four of his last five appearances and has offered fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Knicks play four games during Week 22, starting with the 76ers on Tuesday. With New York visiting Cleveland the following night, Bridges’ playing time may take a slight hit against Philadelphia.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin is on track to play against the Nets, giving the Mavericks another option on the wing. However, he has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford last played on February 10, but he’s poised to make a return following a six-week absence. The Mavs have brought back Anthony Davis, and the return of Gafford means the team is gearing up for a Play-In Tournament run. Don’t expect Gafford to see big minutes right away, as Dallas may choose to ease him back into action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
Due to a stress fracture in his ankle, Lively has not appeared in a game since January 14. That may change on Monday, as he’s considered questionable. With Daniel Gafford (knee) probable to play, Kai Jones may fall out of the rotation entirely if Lively is also available. If Lively does not play, Jones should still log rotation minutes available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
11 months ago
Brunson did not provide specifics regarding what he’s allowed to do at this stage in his recovery, but he continues to progress. The Knicks’ point guard said he hopes to return to game action by the end of the regular season, which likely means he won’t be much help to fantasy managers during Week 22. With Miles McBride (groin) and Cameron Payne (ankle) day-to-day with their respective injuries, the Knicks are relying on Delon Wright and Tyler Kolek to handle the point guard responsibilities.
Source: Knicks Videos on SNY
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
Davis continues to struggle shooting as he’s 12-of-42 from the field over the last two games. It’s still encouraging that the 32-year-old power forward played at least 29 minutes in back-to-back games. Davis has some rust he still needs to shake off, but fantasy managers can’t ask for much more from him given he’s coming back from an adductor injury.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
11 months ago
Washington returned after missing two games with an ankle injury. He looked like the same guy as he had 19 points and seven rebounds against the Bulls Saturday. Washington has maintained his production even while playing alongside Anthony Davis. While he benefited from all the injuries the Mavericks have dealt with this season, Washington is a solid player who can still be counted on with Davis back.
DAL • G • #26
11 months ago
Dinwiddie’s play has been exceptional of late as he’s provided top-75 fantasy value over the last two weeks. The 31-year-old point guard has been the primary beneficiary of Kyrie Irving’s absence as he’s getting to run the show in Dallas. Dinwiddie’s scoring can fluctuate, but he’s a reliable assist man with at least seven assists in six of his last seven games. He should be rostered in all leagues at this point.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
11 months ago
Williams continues to show up on the injury report with low back tightness. He scored 14 points in 27 minutes against the Magic on Thursday and should be in line for a similar workload Saturday against the Bulls.
DAL • Center-Forward • #23
11 months ago
While Martin will provide additional depth off the bench, Jones’s status impacts the Mavericks and fantasy basketball more. He has started alongside Anthony Davis and is worth rostering in deep leagues while Dallas awaits the return of Daniel Gafford (knee) and Dereck Lively II (ankle).
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
Washington was initially listed as questionable, but will return after a two-game absence with an ankle injury. His return will cut into Naji Marshall’s playing time. Davis is available again after playing Thursday and should play about 30 minutes against the Bulls.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford and Lively will remain out for another game, which means Kai Jones will continue to start alongside Anthony Davis. Jones is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start. As for Gafford and Lively, there is optimism that they’ll be able to return to action sometime next week. The Mavericks play four games during Week 22, starting with the Nets on Monday.
Source: Grant Afseth
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the fifth McBride has missed with a strained groin, while a sprained ankle keeps Payne out for a second straight. Delon Wright was the choice to start on Friday, playing 30 minutes in a win over the Bucks. Tyler Kolek played 18 minutes off the bench, but staying in a reserve role limits the rookie’s ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #0
11 months ago
To the surprise of many fantasy managers, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau decided to start Wright on Friday, not rookie Tyler Kolek. The decision proved correct, as the veteran guard shot the ball well and recorded a solid stat line in his 30 minutes. As for Kolek, he logged 17 minutes off the bench and finished with five points, five rebounds, one three-pointer and no turnovers. Whether or not Wright will be worth the risk for Sunday’s game against Portland depends on the availability of Cameron Payne (ankle) and Miles McBride (three), who were unavailable on Friday.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
11 months ago
Hart finished Friday’s victory two rebounds shy of his 10th triple-double of the season, recording another full stat line. The Knicks wing has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, as he continues to exceed his Yahoo! ADP (116) by a significant margin. Where Hart goes in drafts next fall will be interesting. While he probably shouldn’t be selected with a top-50 pick in most fantasy leagues, Hart has proven capable of reaching that ceiling, if not raising it outright.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 months ago
Towns had a frustrating night in Milwaukee, as the Bucks’ physicality sometimes appeared to fluster him. The good news for fantasy managers is that he recorded another double-double and two steals, but the field-goal percentage was below KAT’s standard. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) sidelined, opposing teams have made a greater effort to attack Towns on both ends of the floor. His fantasy value hasn’t slipped much, but there are times when he isn’t as effective as he can be.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Bridges has scored at least 21 points in three of his last four outings, providing increased offensive production as the Knicks press on without Jalen Brunson. Over the past two weeks, Mikal has offered fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. In addition to the scoring, fantasy managers should watch his assist production. Over his past two games, Bridges has 14 assists and three turnovers. Given how shorthanded the Knicks are at the point guard position, he’s one of the wings who has taken on more playmaking responsibilities in recent games.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Anunoby has been on a roll recently, averaging 23.5 points per game over the past two weeks. The increased scoring production is why he’s offered first-round value in nine-cat formats with Jalen Brunson (ankle) out of the Knicks’ lineup. Also, he’s recorded at least one steal in 11 straight games, averaging 2.3 per outing. Anunoby and the Knicks end their Week 21 schedule with a home game against Portland on Sunday.
NYK • Guard • #0
11 months ago
The Knicks are already without Jalen Brunson, and Miles McBride and Cameron Payne are not available for Friday’s game, either. After not being in the rotation, Wright moves into the starting lineup, while Tyler Kolek will come off the bench. If the minutes are distributed evenly, Kolek offers a higher ceiling, especially for managers needing assists.
Source: Fred Katz
DAL • Small Forward • #16
11 months ago
Martin played 17 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Magic. He’ll likely take on a similar workload against the Bulls, which limits his fantasy ceiling. Martin should not be rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center • #2
11 months ago
Lively II last played on January 14, but it’s unclear when he’ll return. He’s been practicing with the Mavs G League affiliate, but he’s still not ready to return. Anthony Davis is probable, and he should handle the majority of the work at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
11 months ago
Gafford has been out since just before the All-Star break, leaving the Mavericks light on options at the center position. The doubtful tag suggests he won’t play, with Kai Jones remaining the replacement in the starting lineup. However, Jones is questionable for Wednesday, which may result in the Mavericks relying more on Kessler Edwards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
11 months ago
Washington has missed two straight and is in danger of missing a third. If he’s sidelined, Naji Marshall should see additional playing time. Davis should be available and should see close to 30 minutes after logging 29 in his last game out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center-Forward • #23
11 months ago
Jones fell hard on his back during Thursday’s game against the Magic and did not return. If he cannot play against the Bulls, the Mavericks will have to rely more on Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards, even if Anthony Davis (groin) is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Hardy only played 20 minutes with Brandon Williams (back) available Thursday. The 22-year-old point guard was very efficient as he made five three-pointers. Hardy has scored at least 20 points in 2-of-7 games in March, but hasn’t played more than 25 minutes in any of those games. He’s only usable when the Mavericks are missing players that would necessitate him seeing more minutes.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
11 months ago
Davis played 29 minutes, but this game was somewhat of a clunker for the 32-year-old power forward. Davis was able to contribute on the defensive end and on the glass, but struggled with his shot. It’s clear the big man is still rusty in just his second game back from a long layoff. Davis figures to continue playing on a minutes limit for the time being, harming his fantasy value down the stretch.
NYK • Guard • #1
11 months ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth McBride has missed with a strained groin. As for Payne, he sprained his right ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, leaving the Knicks down three point guards, as starter Jalen Brunson (ankle) is also out. That leaves Tyler Kolek and Delon Wright to handle the point guard responsibilities, with the former having tallied 24 assists and one turnover in his last three games. Kolek does not provide much value as a scorer, but managers needing assists should strongly consider streaming him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard • #13
11 months ago
Injuries to Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride have thrust Kolek into the rotation. With Cameron Payne not returning after halftime due to a sprained ankle, the rookie started the third quarter against the Clippers. While Kolek shot 0-of-3 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line, he dished out seven assists and committed just one turnover. Since entering the rotation, Kolek has accounted for 24 assists and one turnover. If Payne misses time, starting with Friday’s game in Milwaukee, the Knicks will have to rely more on Kolek and Delon Wright (three assists in 12 minutes) than they want to.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
With the current state of the Knicks’ point guard position, there will be increased opportunities for the healthy starters to offer more value in the assist category. Bridges dished out nine helpers on Wednesday, the most in a game for him this season. The Knicks wing only committed two turnovers, but a 1-of-5 night from beyond the arc hurt his field goal percentage. Over the past two weeks, Bridges has offered top-50 value in eight-cat formats. His value will likely increase if Cameron Payne joins Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride on the sidelines after exiting Wednesday’s game with a sprained ankle.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Anunoby has flipped a switch offensively, scoring 23 points or more in four straight games. According to Basketball Monster, he’s ranked 13th in nine-cat value over the past two weeks. With Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride out due to injury, Anunoby is one of the Knicks who needs to shoulder more of the offensive workload as the team looks to lock down the three-seed in the East. Thus far, OG has been more productive, and those who have him rostered are reaping the rewards.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 months ago
Towns has scored 31 points or more in three of his last six outings, with Wednesday’s tally being the highest for him since February 12 against the Hawks. The Knicks center has offered top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. If anyone was concerned about what the loss of Jalen Brunson would do to Towns’ production, they should be pleased with what they’ve seen from KAT. He and the Knicks will look to get back into the win column when they visit the Bucks on Friday.
NYK • Guard • #1
11 months ago
Add another point guard to the Knicks’ injury list. Already without Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride, Payne sprained his right ankle during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. While he would remain in the game then, the veteran point guard could not play after halftime. Tyler Kolek started the second half and may have to fill in as the starter if Payne is unavailable for Friday’s game against the Bucks.
Source: New York Knicks
NYK • Center • #23
11 months ago
Robinson sat for precautionary reasons against the Mavericks on Tuesday but is ready to suit up again. The big man should back up KAT in his usual role off the bench.
NYK • Center • #23
11 months ago
Robinson sat for precautionary reasons against the Mavericks on Tuesday but is ready to suit up again. The big man should back up Karl-Anthony Towns in his usual role off the bench, which will limit Precious Achiuwa’s minutes after he played 19 minutes on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
McBride is set to miss his third-straight game on Wednesday. Cameron Payne will likely continue to fill in as the starting point guard with Jalen Brunson out. Payne has played 30 minutes in each of his first two starts and averaged six assists and 1.5 steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Bridges had a productive night in the points and field-goal percentage categories, but the overall stat line lacked substance. However, over the past two weeks, he has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats, averaging 22.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers per game. Nights like Tuesday, where he puts up many “ones” in key categories, have not been the norm for Bridges recently, which has been good for those who have him rostered.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
11 months ago
Hart made history on two fronts Tuesday night. He combined with Karl-Anthony Towns to become the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Hart’s triple-double was his ninth of the season, surpassing Walt “Clyde” Frazier for the top spot in franchise history. Regardless of Hart’s feelings on shooting the basketball, he has been an elite fantasy option this season because of his ability to fill a stat sheet. The Knicks wing has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. Hart will look to build on Tuesday’s performance when the Knicks host the Clippers on Wednesday.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Neither Dallas nor a fourth-quarter bloody nose could stop Anunoby, whose 35 points were the most he’s scored in a game since dropping 40 on the Nuggets in late November. Over the past two weeks, the Knicks wing has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats, pushing his season-long value into the top 75. Anunoby has scored at least 23 points in three straight and six of his last eight appearances while averaging 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks during this run.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 months ago
Towns combined with Josh Hart to make some history on Tuesday, as they became the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Over the past two weeks, KAT has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While that may not be on par with his season-long value, Towns isn’t far off, which is notable since the Knicks have been without starting point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle). The Knicks play three more games during Week 21, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.
NYK • Center • #23
11 months ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Knicks, who host the Clippers on Wednesday. With that being the case, Robinson was unlikely to be available for both games. His absence on Tuesday means more rotation minutes for Precious Achiuwa, who is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues when starter Karl-Anthony Towns is available.
Source: Stefan Bondy