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CHA • Point Guard • #25
10 months ago
Earlier Friday, it was announced that LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle) is out for the rest of the season. Simpson will replace him in the starting lineup, and the two-way rookie is eligible for every game the rest of the way. He’ll likely retain the role for the foreseeable future, with Damion Baugh potentially getting a few opportunities when he’s active. Baugh is inactive for Friday’s game.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Guard • #88
10 months ago
Ducas is not a member of the Thunder rotation when he is healthy. Therefore, his absence will not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
10 months ago
Caruso and Williams exited Thursday’s win over the Grizzlies prematurely, and these injuries have been an issue in the past. With Aaron Wiggins (Achilles) out, there would be more playing time available to Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Joe if Caruso and JayWill do not play. Joe offers a higher fantasy ceiling than Kenrich due to his three-point shooting.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
10 months ago
Saturday’s game will be the third Wiggins has missed with Achilles tendinopathy. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe are available, so they’ll likely absorb the minutes that would have been available to Wiggins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Charania says the procedures will be minor, but Ball will not play again this season. With the Hornets eliminated from postseason contention and LaMelo having played through those issues, it’s unsurprising that he’ll be shut down. Damion Baugh and KJ Simpson will play more down the stretch, with Baugh offering greater potential for managers needing scoring at the point guard position.
Source: Shams Charania
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
10 months ago
Hartenstein has had at least 10 rebounds in six-straight games and has recorded a double-double in five of those games, including Thursday night against the Grizzlies. The 26-year-old center’s 18 points came on just nine field goal attempts as he was able to get to the foul line eight times and make all of his free throws. Hartenstein’s high scoring game overlapped with Chet Holmgren struggling with just four points of his own. Hartenstein even managed to play more minutes than Holmgren. While we can’t expect that to happen regularly, fantasy managers will take it. Hartenstein has still managed to provide good fantasy value since Holmgren returned to action after missing the beginning of the season.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
Williams has now scored at least 20 points in eight of his last nine games played. The 23-year-old small forward was efficient on his 12 shots, including one made three-pointer, and made 7-of-8 free throws in his 29 minutes. Williams looked like himself in his first action since missing seven games with a strained right hip. We’ll be on the lookout for him on the injury report, but managers should feel confident starting him if he’s active.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander’s incredible season continued Thursday as he scored at least 20 points for the 66th game in a row. The 26-year-old point guard is in the middle of an MVP season. He missed both of his three-point attempts against the Grizzlies but was otherwise excellent as he poured in 37 points on 25 shots and dished out six assists. The only potential drawback for SGA’s fantasy managers would be if the Thunder elect to rest him down the stretch once they clinch the No. 1 seed in the West.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
10 months ago
Both Caruso and Williams had been dealing with these injuries previously. The Thunder officially ruled out both players in the second half of Thursday’s game against the Grizzlies. Expect both to be on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the Pacers.
Source: Thunder PR
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
Williams has missed the last seven games with a hip injury while Wallace just missed Tuesday’s game against the Kings with a knee issue. Kenrich Williams is set to lose minutes with Williams and Wallace back in the lineup.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Ball is dealing with an ankle injury while Okogie continues to manage a hamstring injury. KJ Simpson, Nick Smith Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Seth Curry are all candidates to benefit from the vacated minutes.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
Williams, who has missed Oklahoma City’s last seven games with a strained right hip, remains questionable for Thursday’s game against the Grizzlies. While head coach Mark Daigneault did not settle on one specific replacement in the starting lineup while J-Dub was out, Kenrich Williams was the most recent fill-in, playing 28 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Kings. He, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe would all be in the mix to start if Williams cannot play against Memphis.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
10 months ago
Ducas’ continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Thunder rotation when he is healthy. As for Wiggins, more minutes have become available to Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso, with the latter being worthy of a look in standard leagues. Joe is an option for deeper formats, but the potential return of Cason Wallace would lower his ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
While Williams has missed Oklahoma City’s last seven games, Wallace was held out of Tuesday’s win over the Kings. Who replaces J-Dub in the starting lineup has varied, with matchups factoring into Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s decision. Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe have added fantasy value due to the absences, and Kenrich Williams was tabbed to start in Sacramento. Wallace’s availability also impacts Caruso and Joe, especially with Aaron Wiggins sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
10 months ago
The absences of Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins did not lead to Joe moving into the starting lineup, but his minutes did increase. He took advantage of the opportunity, hitting four three-pointers and recording solid assist and steals numbers. Alex Caruso also had a good night, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in 23 minutes. While Caruso is the superior streaming option when the Thunder are shorthanded on the wing, Joe can provide deep-league value under similar circumstances.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20 points or more in 65 consecutive games, the longest streak in franchise history. His consistent excellence is why SGA is the better favorite for MVP, and this Thunder squad has reached 60 wins faster than any team in franchise history. With Oklahoma City playing two more games during Week 21 without a back-to-back, fantasy managers will hope this ensures Gilgeous-Alexander’s availability for both.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
10 months ago
Back in the Thunder lineup after a one-game absence, Holmgren recorded his ninth double-double of the season on Tuesday. According to Basketball Monster, since March 9, he has been ranked 99th in eight-cat formats, with foul shooting and decreased block production being the issues. Holmgren is shooting 62.1 percent from the charity stripe and rejecting 1.6 shots per game during this period. For the season, he’s a 72.0 percent shooter from the line and is averaging 2.4 blocks per game.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
10 months ago
Bridges enjoyed a torrid scoring streak from late February to mid-March in which he averaged 28.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting. In five games since then, he’s scored 70 total points on 26-of-76 shooting. Bridges will shoot his way out his current slump, and fantasy managers will just have to hope that he does so sooner rather than later.
OKC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #34
10 months ago
With Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace sidelined, the Thunder will mix up the starting five and insert Kenny Hustle. He’s averaged just six points and five boards across four prior starts this season, so he’s not a recommended streaming option against the Kings.
Source: NBA.com
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
10 months ago
Wallace is one of three rotation players unavailable for Tuesday’s game, with Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins being the others. Kenrich Williams has moved into the starting lineup but has not been productive enough on most nights to merit being streamed when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren is back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Clippers. Alex Caruso will head to the bench but should play plenty, as the Thunder are without Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace. Due to his defensive production, Caruso is worth rostering when available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be the seventh that Williams has missed with a strained right hip, while Wiggins played 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s win over the Clippers. The absences free up additional minutes for Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe, but Chet Holmgren can also absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to J-Dub and Wiggins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #12
10 months ago
Okogie is available to appear in a game for the first time since January 31. While the veteran wing should play rotation minutes in this matchup, he is unlikely to provide enough value to impact fantasy basketball. Managers can afford to leave Okogie on the waiver wire.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
10 months ago
Wallace and Wiggins are new additions to the injury report. Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso, and Kenrich Williams will be among the players most likely to get spot starts if Wallace and Wiggins are ruled out.
OKC • Guard • #88
10 months ago
Ducas has generally only seen the floor during blowouts, though the Thunder tend to be on the right side of those often. That being said, his absence won’t have an impact on their typical rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
Williams has missed Oklahoma City’s last six games with a hip injury, while Holmgren was held out of Sunday’s win over the Clippers. If both starters remain out, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace will likely stay in the starting lineup. While Caruso is worth rostering in standard leagues when starting, Wallace is more of a deep-league option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
Green is off the injury report after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Heat. His return means Nick Smith Jr. will head back to the bench, a role in which the second-year guard offers limited fantasy value.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
10 months ago
Okogie has been out of the Hornets’ lineup since January 31 after suffering a strained left hamstring. His return to action won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but Okogie should play rotation minutes off the bench once cleared.
Source: Rod Boone
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
10 months ago
After a four-game slump in which he averaged 5.3 points per game on 26.7 percent shooting, Wiggins has bounced back with three straight double-digit efforts. He has primarily been a points and three-pointers option, ranking outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats over the past month. Wiggins and the Thunder play three games during Week 21, starting with the Kings in the final contest of their road trip on Tuesday.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
10 months ago
Dort returned to the Thunder lineup after missing two games with a right hip impingement. While the stat line was modest, it was also complete. Rostered in 17 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Dort is ranked outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats over the past month. While there have been times during the season when he’s provided higher value than expected, Dort hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most 12-team leagues.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
10 months ago
Caruso moved into the starting lineup on Sunday, as the Thunder were without Chet Holmgren. The veteran guard made the game’s biggest shot, as his corner three with 1:54 remaining gave Oklahoma City a lead it would not relinquish. Caruso’s overall stat line is a reminder of what he’s capable of when playing heavy minutes, as fantasy managers can derive value from multiple categories. The issue for Caruso is availability, as he’s only been available for 46 games this season. He’ll be worth a look in standard leagues if Holmgren is not back for Oklahoma City’s game against the Kings on Tuesday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points on Sunday, but the Clippers made him work extremely hard. The 7-of-29 night from the field was SGA’s worst of the season, with 11 points from the foul line boosting his final tally. While fantasy managers took a bath in the field-goal percentage category, nights like Sunday have not been the norm for the betting favorite to win the MVP. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder play three games during Week 21, starting with the Kings on Tuesday.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
10 months ago
Dort is back after missing two games with a right hip impingement. His return means Aaron Wiggins heads to the bench, where the wing’s fantasy value takes a slight hit. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein complete the Thunder starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren will not play in Sunday’s game, sitting due to a strained left hip. Alex Caruso has moved into the starting lineup, and he is worth a look in deep fantasy leagues despite the limited upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
10 months ago
After only making two shots during the first three periods of Sunday’s game, Bridges made five in the fourth. That flurry salvaged what was an underwhelming effort from the Hornets forward, whose 13 rebounds were one shy of his season-high. Over the past two weeks, Bridges has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets begin a three-game Week 21 on Tuesday when the Magic visit Charlotte.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
10 months ago
Smith started a game for the first time since March 8, as the Hornets were without Josh Green. The second-year guard, who struggled as a starter earlier this season, took advantage of his opportunity on Sunday. Smith has reached double figures in four straight and five of his last six appearances. While this hasn’t done much for his fantasy value, streaming Smith in deep leagues is something fantasy managers can consider doing. That was not the case at the beginning of March.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
As has been the case many times this season, Ball recorded a solid assist number but struggled with inefficiency. Five turnovers compounded the impact of Ball’s poor shooting, and he’s been responsible for four or more in four of his last six appearances. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. While that isn’t “bad” value, fantasy managers likely had to invest a much higher pick on Ball than he has returned. The Hornets play three games during Week 21, starting with the Magic on Tuesday.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
Green will not play against the Heat due to a sore left shoulder, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Nick Smith Jr. is a potential replacement, but the second-year guard has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
10 months ago
Salaun was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the status upgrade is unsurprising. While he will be in the Hornets’ rotation, the rookie is unlikely to get the reps needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren has been fairly healthy since returning from injury. The Thunder’s star big man might take Sunday off, though, as he has been rested often this season. Kenrich Williams is among the players who could fill in for Holmgren in a spot start should questionable become out.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
10 months ago
Ducas isn’t in the Thunder rotation when healthy, so his absence will not impact fantasy basketball. As for Williams, Sunday’s absence will be his fifth. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins are the players who have benefitted the most from J-Dub’s absence, and Jaylin Williams has also given the Thunder solid minutes.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
10 months ago
Dort has missed Oklahoma City’s last two games with a hip injury. Aaron Wiggins has been his replacement in the lineup, raising the young wing’s fantasy ceiling. Even if Dort returns on Sunday, Wiggins is worth holding onto in deep leagues because of his improved offensive production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
Due to a sore left shoulder, Green is considered probable for Sunday’s game. Despite being a fixture in the starting lineup, Green has been ranked well outside the top 200 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should not feel obligated to roster him, regardless of league size.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Ball and Williams are off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. They’ll occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, with KJ Simpson and Jusuf Nurkic heading to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
10 months ago
Salaun is on track to return after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. While the rookie would play rotation minutes, he’s unlikely to be productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
10 months ago
Bridges was able to play in both legs of Charlotte’s back-to-back after missing Tuesday’s game against Atlanta. He was better as a scorer on Friday than he was on Thursday, and he was still able to contribute some value in other categories. He only played 26 minutes because of the lopsided score, but it was encouraging that he was able to get to 20 points after two games in a row with fewer after a seven-game streak with at least 20 points. They’ll close out the week in Miami on Sunday.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
10 months ago
With LaMelo Ball sitting out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back, Simpson was called up from the G League and immediately slotted into the starting unit. He has started in his last three appearances, but this was also the first time that Simpson played in a game since February. Even if he is productive when he is given the opportunity, the lack of clarity in when he’ll be available to play makes him a headache to roster.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
10 months ago
Garrett is on a 10-day contract and may have already played his last game with Charlotte, and Salaun hasn’t played since March 8. Charlotte will be sorely shorthanded in this one, so the Hornets’ available players will be forced to handle additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #5
10 months ago
Williams and Ball both played in Thursday’s win over the Knicks, so it’s no surprise that the pair will sit out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back set. Jusuf Nurkic should slide into the starting five in place of Williams, while Ball’s vacated minutes will be picked up by some combination of Nick Smith Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Seth Curry.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #5
10 months ago
After really struggling in Charlotte’s blowout loss to Atlanta on Tuesday, Williams got back to providing dominant big man stats against New York. This was the sixth-straight game that he has played in, and he has recorded a double-double in five of them. Charlotte plays the second night of a back-to-back on Friday, which means that Williams is almost a guarantee to sit out. Moussa Diabate and Jusuf Nurkic will split the minutes at center against Oklahoma City, which isn’t an easy matchup for opposing bigs.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
10 months ago
Bridges was given a rest night on Tuesday against Atlanta, but he was listed as probable with an illness for this game, so perhaps that was the issue on Tuesday. There is a chance that the illness played a role in Bridges’ poor shooting night, and it ended up being the second-straight subpar shooting night for him after an excellent stretch. Charlotte still has two more games this week, including the second night of a back-to-back on Friday.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Ball missed Tuesday’s game against Atlanta, but he was back against New York. He had some foul trouble that limited his minutes in this game, but he was still able to lead Charlotte in scoring and help them get a surprisingly big win over one of the top teams in the East. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and the Hornets also play on Sunday. If Ball is available for the remainder of the week, he’ll continue to produce elite value. However, there is a real chance that he sits out on Friday with his wrist ailment.
CHA • • #
10 months ago
Garrett has played well on his 10-day contract, but there will be some extra minutes off the bench available for Wendell Moore Jr. and Seth Curry. The final game of Garrett’s contract will be on Friday, unless they opt to sign him to a second 10-day deal.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #14
10 months ago
Diabate had to be helped off the court on Tuesday and wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg after injuring his knee on Tuesday. Two days later, he’ll be good to go. That means he’ll continue to split the center minutes with Jusuf Nurkic off the bench. Mark Williams should sit out the second night of the back-to-back on Friday, which makes Diabate’s availability interesting. Charlotte could have opted to stagger their availability, though this could mean that Diabate will play both legs of the back-to-back despite the injury.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 months ago
Both players missed Tuesday’s game against Atlanta but were initially listed as probable against New York. They have now officially been cleared to return to the lineup, which means that Damion Baugh and Seth Curry should return to reserve roles.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
11 months ago
Salaun was recalled from the Hornets’ G League affiliate but will not play on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. His absence will only impact fantasy basketball if the Hornets are forced to play without Miles Bridges. Bridges is probable for Thursday’s game with an illness.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • • #
11 months ago
Garrett, who agreed to a 10-day contract on March 12, is dealing with a lower back issue. He was solid in 24 minutes against the Hawks on Tuesday, but that was with Miles Bridges unavailable. If Bridges can play against the Knicks, Garrett’s chances of getting the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball are slim.
Source: Charlotte Hornets