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NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
6 days ago
Towns had only one game with at least 20 points in his last six games entering play Sunday. While the 30-year-old center has been playing well recently, his scoring has lagged behind somewhat. That wasn’t the case on Sunday as he poured in 25 points on 17 attempts. Towns has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Knicks have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Monday.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
6 days ago
Brunson wasn’t particularly efficient with 24 points on 20 attempts from the field in the loss to the Lakers on Sunday. Despite the decisive loss, the 29-year-old point guard played 42 minutes. Brunson had seven assists, but also six turnovers. The Knicks have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Monday.
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
6 days ago
Shamet is good to go after initially being listed as questionable. He’s provided reliable minutes off the bench this season. While that has not significantly affected fantasy basketball, there’s a clear drop-off in the Knicks’ bench production when Shamet isn’t available.
Source: James Edwards III
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
7 days ago
Shamet is dealing with a cervical sprain in his neck. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, the Knicks may give rookie Mohamed Diawara additional rotation minutes off the bench. Jeremy Sochan may also experience an increase in minutes, serving as another defender to throw at LeBron James.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
7 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Barnes has missed with an ankle injury. Carter Bryant has seen his playing time increase, and the rookie has taken advantage, most recently playing crunch-time minutes during the Spurs’ comeback win over the Clippers on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Small Forward • #30
8 days ago
Champagnie’s 20 points and five three-pointers helped the Spurs dig their way out of a 25-point deficit before beating the Clippers 116-112. The 24-year-old small forward had four three-pointers in the third quarter alone. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Spurs close out Week 19 against the Rockets on Sunday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
Wembanyama has now scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games. The 22-year-old center has three double-doubles and 19 blocks in that span. Wembanyama has been the top player in per game value over the last two weeks. The Spurs close out Week 19 against the Rockets on Sunday.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
8 days ago
While Hart reached double figures in seven of the Knicks’ first games out of the All-Star break, he shot 43.2 percent from the field and 20.7 percent from three. The percentages weren’t an issue on Friday, with the Knicks’ wing shooting 2-of-4 from three and 6-of-8 from inside the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Hart put together another solid performance.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
8 days ago
Brunson was the one Knicks starter who could not get going offensively on Friday, opening the game 1-of-10 from the field. The nine points were the fewest in a game for the point guard since February 11, when Brunson scored eight in a blowout win over the 76ers. The good news for fantasy managers is that Brunson recorded 15 assists against the Nuggets. He’s now recorded 10 or more assists in three consecutive games, tied for the longest streak in his career.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
8 days ago
Even if he isn’t putting up robust numbers in the points category, Towns has been playing his best basketball of the season recently. He finished Friday’s rout with a league-leading 44th double-double while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Sunday’s matchup against the Lakers could be a bit more manageable for Towns, especially if Deandre Ayton (knee) remains out for Los Angeles.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
8 days ago
The Knicks have won their last three games in Denver by at least 30 points, and Anunoby’s gone off in two of them. Having dropped a career-high 40 on November 25, 2024, he scored 34 on excellent percentages on Friday. Anunoby shot 6-of-11 from beyond the arc, and his complete stat line included five assists and four steals. With the Knicks winning 142-103, OG’s night concluded with 9:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Knicks visit the Lakers on Sunday to end Week 19.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
8 days ago
Initially questionable with a sore right knee, Champagnie is good to go. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Spurs’ starting lineup.
Source: Paul Garcia
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
8 days ago
Hart was initially listed as questionable with a lower back contusion, but was ruled in for Friday’s game against the Nuggets. Hart had 10 points and 12 rebounds in Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
8 days ago
Champagnie is dealing with right knee soreness that may keep him out for the second leg of San Antonio’s back-to-back set. If Champagnie is ultimately ruled out, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson could pick up some extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
8 days ago
Barnes will surprisingly miss a third straight game which should lead to additional playing time for Carter Bryant, but San Antonio’s deep rotation limits Bryant’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
9 days ago
Castle recorded a second straight double-double, making this the 10th time this season he’s finished with at least 10 assists. He didn’t do much scoring, but with Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron fox combining for 67 points, he didn’t need to. Castle has been a solid source of assists and steals in his second season in the league, though he has been limited in category leagues by in inefficiencies. However, he has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of his last two games and has a total of four turnovers over his last four games. It’s a solid stretch, but managers shouldn’t expect the trend to continue.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
9 days ago
It has been a rough stretch for Fox since the All-Star break, but he was able to get on track in this one. This was his highest-scoring performance since Jan. 22, and it came after he scored a total of 32 points across their previous three games. There weren’t any issues when the Spurs were winning, but his seven-point outing in the loss to the Knicks stuck out. It was good to see him have a night like this, and it will hopefully carry over into their matchup with the Clippers on Friday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
9 days ago
Wemby wasn’t aggressive on offense in the Spurs’ 40-point win over the 76ers on Tuesday, but in a nationally-televised matchup with the top team in the East, he made a massive impact on both ends of the floor. The points, rebounds, blocks and triples were dominant, but nothing new for him. However, he hasn’t been this dominant at the free throw line often, and this was only the fifth time this season he finished without a turnover. He’ll continue to pour in the stats moving forward, with a matchup with the Clippers up next on the schedule on Friday.
NYK • Center • #23
9 days ago
The Knicks decided to hold Robinson out on Wednesday against the Thunder since it was the second leg of a back-to-back, but he will return to help his team battle Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
9 days ago
Hart has a lower back contusion, so this doesn’t seem like a major concern. If he were to miss this game, that would likely mean more minutes and usage for Landry Shamet.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
10 days ago
While he made four three-pointers on Wednesday, Anunoby needed 13 attempts to hit that number. The good news for managers in category leagues was that he produced three steals and two blocks, the first time he’s recorded at least five defensive contributions since a January 28 win over the Raptors. The Knicks play two more games in Week 19, starting with the Nuggets on Friday.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
10 days ago
The Thunder’s ability to rotate multiple players onto Brunson throughout Wednesday’s game led to him having one of his poorer offensive efforts of the season. However, he recorded a season-high 15 assists, just over a month after dishing out 13 in a win over the Lakers. There aren’t many teams with the perimeter personnel Oklahoma City boasts, and Brunson doesn’t shoot the ball as poorly as he did on Wednesday very often. He’ll look to bounce back on Friday in Denver.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
10 days ago
While Towns only attempted eight shots on the night, his work on the glass was a big reason why the Knicks had a chance to send Wednesday’s game into overtime. He grabbed nine offensive rebounds, more than compensating for the Knicks not having Mitchell Robinson (ankle). The Knicks now hit the road for five games, starting with the Nuggets on Friday. They’ll need a similar performance from KAT, who has played arguably his best basketball of the season since the All-Star break.
SAS • Center • #22
10 days ago
Plumlee’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the other Spurs’ post players are all healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
10 days ago
After missing a game for the first time since December 4, 2021, on Tuesday, Barnes will remain out for Thursday’s matchup with the Pistons. Carter Bryant should once again pick up rotation minutes, but there isn’t much fantasy value to be had in streaming the rookie.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #23
10 days ago
As expected, Robinson will be unavailable after playing in Tuesday’s game against Toronto. Karl-Anthony Towns will continue to fill the bulk of the minutes at center, with Ariel Hukporti slotting in as the backup for this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward • #
11 days ago
The rookie hasn’t played a consistent role this season, and he only took on extended minutes in this game because of the lopsided score. However, it was the third time in the past month that he hit three triples in a game, and he set a new career high for rebounds. Bryant is most known for his defense, but if he can knock down shots from deep consistently, he’ll have a bright future ahead of him.
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
11 days ago
Fresh off winning Western Conference Rookie of the Month, Harper was able to have his first 20-point outing since January and his sixth of the season. Harper hasn’t done much for fantasy managers throughout his rookie year, but he still holds plenty of upside for dynasty managers. He just turned 20 years old and will look to remain an effective option off the bench for the remainder of the season.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
11 days ago
Wembanyama only needed to play 24 minutes in the blowout win in Philadelphia, which limited his scoring output. However, even with less time on the court, he still made a big impact on the defensive end. He has 32 blocks and nine steals since the All-Star break, which has helped make up for some subpar offensive performances. Following a five-game road trip, they’ll head home for their next six games, with the Pistons up next on Thursday.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
11 days ago
Hart entered Tuesday in a bit of a slump, having shot 12-of-36 from the field over the last three games. He cleaned that up in Toronto, shooting 6-of-7 from the field while recording a solid overall stat line. Three-point shooting can be an issue at times due to nerve damage in his right hand, but Hart entered Tuesday making over 38 percent of his attempts.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
11 days ago
The Knicks are a better basketball team when Anunoby comes out aggressive on the offensive end of the floor, and that was the case on Tuesday. He shot 5-of-6 from the field in the first quarter, scoring 14 points. The downside was that Anunoby’s numbers in the final three quarters were limited, and he did not record any defensive stats. However, that has not been the norm for him this season, so fantasy managers don’t have anything to worry about.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 days ago
Since the All-Star break, Towns has recorded five double-doubles in seven appearances. During the first half of Tuesday’s game, the Knicks’ center was on pace to record a triple-double, but the assist production tailed off after halftime. Towns will need to come through with a similar effort against the Thunder on Wednesday, especially with Mitchell Robinson (two points, 10 rebounds and two steals) appearing unlikely to be available.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
11 days ago
Brunson finished with his seventh double-double of the season, hitting double digits in assists for the first time since a February 1 win over the Lakers. The Knicks’ guard had to deal with Scottie Barnes for most of Tuesday’s victory, and the Raptors also threw Jamal Shead at him. But Brunson still managed to get to his spots when it mattered most, shooting 4-of-7 from the field in the fourth quarter to help close out the win. The Knicks return home to host the Thunder on Wednesday in another high-profile matchup.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
11 days ago
Added to the Spurs’ injury report earlier Tuesday, Barnes will miss a game for the first time this season. In fact, the last time the veteran forward missed a game was on December 4, 2021, while with the Kings. With Barnes unavailable, Carter Bryant may pick up additional minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
11 days ago
Barnes, who has not missed a game this season, has been added to the injury report due to a sore left ankle. While his absence would not significantly affect fantasy basketball, it would free up rotation minutes for Carter Bryant. Bryant should be rostered only in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #22
12 days ago
Plumlee’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk are healthy and available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #23
12 days ago
Robinson, who logged 15 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Spurs, has yet to play both games of a back-to-back this season. Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Knicks, who host the Thunder the following night. If he plays in Toronto, fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that Robinson won’t be available on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
13 days ago
San Antonio’s starting guards struggled on Sunday, with Fox and Stephon Castle (13/4/4/1 with one three-pointer) shooting a combined 8-of-23 from the field. The former was responsible for six assists, so all wasn’t lost for Fox managers, but they were certainly hoping to get more out of him offensively. The seven points were the fewest in a game for him since December 23, when Fox matched his season-low with six points in a win over the Thunder. Fox and Castle will look to bounce back on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
13 days ago
Vassell has picked up his production recently, having scored at least 14 points in four consecutive games. He’s made at least three three-pointers in each, shooting a combined 19-of-33 from beyond the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Sunday’s performance was a good one from Vassell to end Week 18. The Spurs open a four-game Week 19 on Tuesday against the 76ers.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
13 days ago
Wemby recorded his fourth double-double in six post-break games on Sunday, but the Knicks were able to limit his dominance. While he did make seven of his ten two-point attempts, Wembanyama shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, sinking his overall field-goal percentage. However, with the double-double and blocked shots, fantasy managers don’t have much to complain about regarding Wemby’s final stat line. The Spurs play four games in Week 19, starting with the 76ers on Tuesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
13 days ago
Towns didn’t do much scoring on Sunday, but his ability to use mismatches to his advantage was critical. The Spurs put a smaller defender on KAT for most of the game, having Victor Wembanyama guard Josh Hart to allow him to take on a “center field” role. Towns may not have punished the Spurs as a scorer as often as possible, but he did grab five offensive rebounds and help extend a few other positions through his hustle. While fantasy managers would have hoped for a more robust stat line from Towns, he deserves praise for his role in Saturday’s victory.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
13 days ago
After totaling seven assists in his prior two appearances, Brunson hit that number in Sunday’s blowout of the Spurs. While he did start slowly on offense, the Knicks guard’s first stint on the floor without being guarded by San Antonio’s Stephon Castle got him going. Brunson would score 11 points in the first quarter, and his teammates helped pick up the slack in the next three periods.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
13 days ago
Anunoby didn’t have a prolific afternoon on offense, but his work on the defensive end of the floor was critical in the Knicks’ 114-89 victory. He spent most of the game guarding Victor Wembanyama, and he was able to get under the 7-foot-4 phenom and make life difficult. Anunoby recorded a complete stat line against the Spurs, and the steals and blocks numbers don’t tell the full story of his defensive impact. The Knicks play four games in Week 19.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
13 days ago
Bridges had an outstanding afternoon in one of the Knicks’ most impressive wins of the season. Efficient offensively, he also racked up a season-high five steals. While his category league value has remained high throughout the season, Bridges’ performances in high-profile games have not always been up to par. That wasn’t an issue on Sunday, much to the delight of Knicks fans and fantasy managers. The Bulls play four games in Week 19, starting with the Raptors on Tuesday.
SAS • Center • #22
14 days ago
Plumlee, who was injured before signing with the Spurs, remains out as he continues to improve his conditioning. The veteran center’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
15 days ago
Shamet continues to provide the Knicks with solid production off the bench. After a rough night in Cleveland ended a run of three straight games in double figures, he got back on track in Milwaukee, shooting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. Offensively, Shamet is mainly an option in extremely deep leagues for managers needing three-pointers. Outside of fantasy basketball, he’s played well enough to lock down his place within Mike Brown’s rotation.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
15 days ago
Towns recorded another double-double on Friday. While the Knicks center did not have a prolific night offensively, the team’s ball movement ensured that everyone was taken care of offensively. Seven Knicks scored in double figures as the team won by a 127-98 final score. Towns should face far greater resistance on Sunday when the Knicks host the Spurs in their final game of Week 18.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
15 days ago
Since his return from a toenail injury, Anunoby struggled with inconsistency, reaching double figures in just one of the four games played. He got untracked in Milwaukee, shooting 80 percent from the field overall. Anunoby scored the Knicks’ first nine points to open the second half, and he made five of his seven attempts on the night. When Anunoby is aggressive on offense, the Knicks are a far more dangerous team, and it also boosts his fantasy value.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
15 days ago
Brunson and the Knicks jumped the Bucks early on Friday. He scored 22 of the Knicks’ 38 first-quarter points, and New York would score 39 more in the second. Due to the game being a blowout, Brunson only needed to play 31 minutes in Milwaukee. That extra rest could come in handy on Sunday, as the Knicks host the Spurs in their final game of Week 18.
SAS • Center • #22
15 days ago
Plumlee’s 10-day contract was up, and the Spurs rewarded him with a deal to remain with the team for the rest of the season. He’ll serve as a depth option for San Antonio, and it will take injuries to Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet for Plumlee to see significant playing time.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
16 days ago
Foul trouble was an issue for Wemby on Thursday, but it didn’t matter much as the Spurs jumped the Nets early and never relinquished control. Given how well he played against the Knicks on New Year’s Eve, putting up 31 points and 13 rebounds before leaving with a left knee injury, it would be unsurprising if Wembanyama rebounded from Thursday’s effort in a big way when the Spurs visit MSG on Sunday.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
16 days ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game with a hip injury, Castle logged 25 minutes in the Spurs’ 126-110 victory. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the reigning Rookie of the Year was responsible for only one turnover. Since recording six in a February 7 win over the Kings, Castle has been responsible for three turnovers or fewer in six of his last seven appearances.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
16 days ago
Having grown up in Brooklyn and attended St. John’s, Champagnie put on a show for the home folks on Thursday. Shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc, the 26 points were one less than his total in San Antonio’s prior two games. Since moving into the starting lineup on New Year’s Eve, Champagnie has been close to a top-75 player in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. He’s still rostered in 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and now may be a good time for more deep-league managers to hop onto the bandwagon. After Sunday’s game against the Knicks, Champagnie and the Spurs play four games in Week 19.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
16 days ago
Johnson was initially questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back, but he will be good to go. He has yet to miss a game this season and will continue to fill a large reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
16 days ago
Castle was initially listed as questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back, but he will be good to go against Brooklyn. He logged 28 minutes in Wednesday’s win and should see a similar role in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Small Forward • #0
16 days ago
Johnson was a late addition to the injury report in the second game of a back-to-back. He played just 14 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors, so the Spurs won’t have to cover many minutes if he’s out.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
16 days ago
Castle played 28 minutes last night in a win over the Raptors and must have come up a little sore the next day. With the Spurs coming in as heavy favorites over the Nets, it would make sense for them to give Castle some rest. That would likely mean more minutes and usage for both Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
17 days ago
While the Raptors were able to neutralize Wembanyama on the offensive end of the floor, the Spurs phenom still blocked five shots on the night. Wemby and the Spurs have won ten straight games, their longest streak since January 2016. With the Spurs visiting the Nets on Thursday, it would be unsurprising if Wembanyama got the offensive numbers that he missed out on in Toronto.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
18 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Towns didn’t miss a shot from the field. However, he attempted only five shots and matched that with five turnovers. Give Cleveland credit for its work on the defensive end, but this was a disappointing effort from KAT. While Towns has probably been too much of a lightning rod this season, there are still nights when he puts forth maddening performances like the one he produced in Cleveland. He and the Knicks will look to bounce back on Friday in Milwaukee.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
18 days ago
The good news for category league managers is that Bridges recorded a complete stat line on Tuesday. However, he shot 5-of-14 from inside the arc, including a 1-of-6 effort during a third quarter in which the Knicks scored 11 points. Bridges doesn’t need to be a prolific scorer to provide reliable fantasy value, but it would help fantasy managers if he were more consistent on that end of the floor. That can also be said of OG Anunoby (five points, three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer), who shot 2-of-9 from the field on Tuesday.