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CHI • Point Guard • #30
25 days ago
Jones was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Friday, and now he’s officially available. He’ll take on his usual role starting alongside Josh Giddey, with Collin Sexton coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
25 days ago
Richards’ absence on Friday will mark his fifth straight. In his absence, Guerschon Yabusele will continue to see opportunities in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
25 days ago
Giddey is good to go after being probable on the Bulls’ initial injury report. He’s had some big nights at Madison Square Garden throughout his career, and it would be unsurprising if Giddey played well on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
25 days ago
Jones’ status has been upgraded from questionable, and he’s on track to take the court against New York. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) expected to play, Jones should occupy his usual role as the Bulls’ backup point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
25 days ago
Giddey sat out Wednesday’s loss to Indiana, but he’s expected to return following that one-game absence. Collin Sexton could shift back to the bench, but Sexton has provided standalone value with Giddey on the court.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
26 days ago
Back in the Thunder lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, Williams played 23 minutes in Thursday’s blowout. The nature of the game helped keep the minutes down for J-Dub and Isaiah Hartenstein (7/6/2/2/2), with the latter playing 20 minutes. With the Thunder hosting the Jazz on Sunday, that’s another game in which the Thunder may get additional rest.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
26 days ago
Dort came out scalding hot, shooting 5-of-5 from the field in the first quarter and producing 14 points and four three-pointers. He didn’t score again, but the Thunder are more concerned about the back injury he suffered in the third quarter. Dort’s layup attempt was blocked by Lakers’ forward Jake LaRavia, with the momentum sending the Thunder wing crashing to the court. Dort walked back to the locker room during a timeout moments later and did not return. The game was a blowout, so it made no sense for him to return regardless of the injury’s severity. Still, this is something to watch with the playoffs on the horizon.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
26 days ago
As a team, the Thunder knocked down 19 three-pointers in their demolition of the Lakers, and Joe led the way with six. He didn’t provide much outside of the points and three-pointers, but that’s the expectation for those rostering the Thunder reserve. With Luguentz Dort (back) leaving Thursday’s game during the third quarter, Joe is one of the players whose roles could expand for Sunday’s matchup with the Jazz. And that game also has blowout potential with the Jazz focused on player development and their draft lottery odds.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
26 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 137 on Thursday, and he did not need to play during the fourth quarter to do so. Oklahoma City led by 30 at halftime and by 45 at the end of the third, giving the reigning MVP additional rest in the final frame. With the Thunder hosting the Jazz on Sunday, fantasy managers hoping for an even bigger night from Gilgeous-Alexander should be fine.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
26 days ago
With Williams and Hartenstein back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, the Thunder will roll out their preferred starting five on Thursday. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace head to the bench, lowering the fantasy ceilings of both young guards.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
26 days ago
According to Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Caruso wanted to give it a go, but he has since been ruled out. His absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up a few more minutes for Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
26 days ago
Jones, who’s dealing with a sprained right ankle, joins Josh Giddey (hamstring) on the injury report for Friday’s game. With Mac McClung listed as probable, the high-flying guard could be pressed into duty. However, that isn’t a reason to justify adding the three-time dunk contest champion.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
26 days ago
Giddey missed Wednesday’s loss to the Pacers with a hamstring injury. Collin Sexton started and had 18 points in 26 minutes. Sexton would likely draw another start if Giddey is out again, but he’s a reliable scoring option regardless of Giddey’s availability.
CHI • Guard • #4
26 days ago
Simons has been out since late February with a wrist injury and is set to miss another game Friday against the Knicks. Collin Sexton will be the primary reserve guard for Chicago with Rob Dillingham also seeing some minutes.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
27 days ago
Despite the loss, Buzelis was one of several Bulls players to put up good individual stat lines against Indiana. He was one of the team’s better scorers, led the Bulls in assists, and finished just one rebound shy of collecting a double-double. Regardless of who else is on the floor with him, Buzelis has emerged as one of the Bulls’ more reliable offensive weapons down the stretch of the season. He can be counted on for fantasy production.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
27 days ago
Sexton slid into the starting lineup on Wednesday in place of the injured Josh Giddey (hamstring) and put up some solid numbers. While he only played 26 minutes, he shot the ball well enough to finish as one of Chicago’s top scorers, made contributions as a passer, and chipped in a couple stocks on the defensive end. Sexton has scored at least 16 points in each of his last six appearances. He’ll likely remain a reliable scorer the rest of the fantasy season, regardless of whether Giddey is active.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
27 days ago
Yabusele scored the ball well against Indiana. The veteran forward connected on half of his field goal attempts, added a couple of three-pointers, and did a decent job on the glass across his 25 minutes of game play. Yabusele has now scored in double figures in four of his past five games, including two straight. He’ll have an opportunity to extend the streak to three games on Friday against the Knicks.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
27 days ago
Sexton will start in place of the injured Josh Giddey (hamstring) on Wednesday. He’s been a productive scorer for the Bulls since joining the team ahead of February’s trade deadline, and should have a chance to provide lots of fantasy value against the Pacers.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
27 days ago
With Nick Richards (elbow) once again out, Yabusele is in line to remain the Bulls’ starting center on Wednesday. While the opportunity is good, his production has not been enough to make Yabusele a must-stream player. Leonard Miller offers greater upside despite coming off the bench.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
27 days ago
Richards will miss a fourth consecutive game as he deals with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele is available and should slot in as the starting center.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
27 days ago
Down one of its top scorers, leading passers, and best rebounders, Chicago could find itself in a tough battle with Indiana on Wednesday. However, Giddey’s absence should open the door for players like Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham to see more minutes. Sexton, on the heels of a 20-point outing, could be a nice player for fantasy managers to stream.
Source: Tony East
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
27 days ago
Caruso’s status for Thursday’s game against the Lakers is uncertain at this point. The veteran guard has remained a key contributor for the Thunder, despite his counting stats not translating to much fantasy value. If he can’t play on Thursday, it won’t make much of a difference from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
27 days ago
Hartenstein is back after a one-game absence, with Monday’s win over the Pistons being Oklahoma City’s second game in as many nights. His return will bump Cason Wallace to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
27 days ago
Williams is available for Thursday’s game after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, which was Oklahoma City’s second game in as many nights. His return pushes Ajay Mitchell to the bench, where the second-year guard’s fantasy value takes a hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
27 days ago
Giddey wasn’t on the initial injury report, but there is a chance this hamstring issue that has lingered throughout the season could result in him missing this game. Collin Sexton would likely replace him as a starter in that scenario, with Tre Jones taking on the playmaking duties.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
28 days ago
Yabusele played through the ankle injury on Monday and started with Nick Richards (elbow) out. Both are questionable, so if they are both sidelined, Leonard Miller should step into a starting role, as he did on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
28 days ago
Richards has missed three games in a row, and he is in danger of making it four straight absences. Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) started two of those games, though he missed one and is questionable against Indiana. Leonard Miller should start if both are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
29 days ago
Mitchell played his role well on Monday as a supplementary piece. He made shots when given the opportunity, took advantage of his trips to the charity stripe, and made plays on both ends of the floor. He finished as the team’s second leading scorer on the night despite a fairly unspectacular final line. Mitchell’s next chance to produce will come on Thursday against the Lakers.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
29 days ago
Holmgren fouled out of Monday’s contest, but not before coming within arm’s reach of a double-double. The third-year center didn’t look to score much but made over half his shots, and defensively, he showed up with four stocks on the evening. Holmgren has had better games throughout the season, but Monday’s performance was solid from a fantasy standpoint. His final line could have looked better if not for the foul issues that cut his night short.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
29 days ago
SGA increased his scoring throughout each quarter on Monday before reaching overtime. Notably, he tallied 13 points in the final frame to help lead the Thunder back from a late seven-point deficit before forcing overtime and ultimately earning the win in the extra period. The reigning MVP has been nothing short of spectacular this season. With his heroics on Monday, he’s showing up with some of his best production to begin Championship Week in fantasy leagues.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
29 days ago
Jones’ 23 points were the most he’s scored in a game in over two months. With the ball being in Josh Giddey’s (nine points, six rebounds, nine assists, one block and two three-pointers) more often than not, Jones’ assist potential is somewhat limited. However, his improved scoring ability has compensated for that. As a result, Jones is worth rostering in some 12-team leagues going into the Bulls’ final three games of Week 23.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
29 days ago
Having scored 20 points or more in three of his last four games, Sexton continues to play quality minutes off the bench. He logged 27 minutes on Monday and has met or exceeded that number in three straight. Given the run that he’s currently on and the Bulls’ unwillingness to pull the plug, Sexton has value in 14-team leagues. The only negative is that while the Bulls play three more times in Week 23, each game will be played on a day with at least nine games scheduled.
CHI • Small Forward • #33
29 days ago
Limited to 16 minutes in a spot start on Saturday, Miller returned to the bench on Monday. And the Bulls forward enjoyed a career night in San Antonio, finishing with his first 20-point game. Miller filled the stat sheet and has now scored in double figures in 10 of his last 11 appearances. The Bulls, who have three more games in Week 23, are playing out the string, which means more opportunities for Miller on most nights.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
29 days ago
With Monday’s game being their second in as many nights, the Thunder won’t have Jalen Williams or Isaiah Hartenstein. Wallace and Mitchell move into the starting lineup, which shifts Dort and Holmgren down a position.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
29 days ago
After playing Saturday’s game without a legitimate center, the Bulls will have Yabusele for Monday’s matchup with the Spurs. While the opportunity raises his fantasy ceiling, this is a challenging matchup for Yabusele. Leonard Miller heads to the bench, but he should still play plenty.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
29 days ago
Initially questionable, Richards will miss a third consecutive game as he deals with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele should slot in as the starting center, with Leonard Miller likely splitting time at power forward and center due to the Bulls’ lack of frontcourt depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
29 days ago
Yabusele will return from a one-game absence to face a red-hot Spurs team that’s won eight games in a row. Since being traded to the Bulls, Yabusele has played a much larger role than he did previously with the Knicks. He likely won’t be a difference-maker from a fantasy standpoint, but he’s a capable double-double threat nonetheless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #23
29 days ago
Acquired from the Pistons at the trade deadline, Ivey appeared in just four games for the Bulls before being shut down for the rest of the season with a knee injury. On Monday, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the team is looking to move on from the guard following recent social media posts, including one disparaging the LGBTQ community. Not long after that report, Charania reported that the Bulls have waived Ivey.
Source: Shams Charania
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
29 days ago
It’s a tough break during fantasy championship week as both players will get the night off for injury maintenance. Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso should all take on additional minutes with J-Dub and Hartenstein sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
30 days ago
Hartenstein has now recorded at least 10 rebounds in five of his last seven games. The 27-year-old center is an absolutely elite rebounder, but he’s averaging just 21.5 minutes per game in March and had 10 points in a game once in nine games this month. The Thunder have three games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Pistons on Monday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
30 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander couldn’t be contained by the Knicks’ defense as he led the Thunder with 30 points in the victory over New York on Sunday. The 27-year-old point guard controlled the game by getting to the free throw line 16 times and making 13 free throws. The Thunder have three games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Pistons on Monday.
CHI • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Simons, who has not appeared in a game since February 21, will remain out on Monday. That once again leaves Collin Sexton to handle most of the reserve guard moments, with some Rob Dillingham sprinkled in.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
After replacing the injured Nick Richards (elbow) in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Thunder, Yabusele did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Leonard Miller was the starting center, something the Bulls could get away with due to Memphis’ frontcourt injury woes. They won’t be as fortunate on Monday because of San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Richards has missed the Bulls’ last two games. With Guerschon Yabusele also out on Saturday, the Bulls went small, with Leonard Miller serving as the starting center. He would likely remain in that role if Richards and Yabusele can’t play, which could set up San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama for a huge night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton, who has scored at least 22 points in three of his last four appearances, nearly won Saturday’s game. However, his basket came after the time expired, so the Bulls lost by a point. Given how much he has been used recently, Sexton is worth rostering in deep leagues, especially with the Bulls playing four games in Week 23. Since the All-Star break, he has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey, who has recorded at least 10 assists in five straight games, finished Saturday’s defeat with his 13th triple-double of the season. Add in the “stocks,” and this was an excellent end to Week 22 for managers rostering Giddey. Chicago plays four games in Week 23, and it’s fair to wonder how much he’ll play moving forward. Head coach Billy Donovan has said that it would take a directive from the front office to change his approach, so Giddey managers should be fine for the time being.
Source: Julia Poe
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Holmgren is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Bulls with a right hip contusion. Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Thunder, who host the Pistons on Monday, so Chet could miss that one. Holmgren’s return on Sunday will push Cason Wallace to the bench, lowering the young guard’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams’ eight assists were two shy of his season-high, which he last recorded in a January 15 win over the Rockets. J-Dub shot 50 percent from the field, finishing a blocked shot and a three-pointer shy of a complete stat line. Unfortunately for Williams and the fantasy managers rostering him, injuries have limited his impact for most of this season. But all will be forgotten if he can get on a roll during these fantasy playoff weeks.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander failed to find his groove from deep, missing all 10 of his three-point attempts, Wallace picked up the slack. He made five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, with the five triples being two shy of his career-high. Entering Friday, Wallace shot 5-of-27 from distance, so this performance was clearly needed. The Thunder host the Knicks on Sunday to end their Week 22 schedule.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of games with at least 20 points, but Friday night was a struggle. The reigning league MVP missed all ten of his three-point attempts in his worst shooting night of the season. A solid night at the foul line boosted Gilgeous-Alexander’s point total, but he’ll look to be much better when the Thunder host the Knicks on Sunday.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Wallace will get the starting nod with Chet Holmgren (hip) sidelined for this game. Wallace has been a reliable source of steals when starting, though his offensive upside will be capped with the rest of the lineup healthy.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Holmgren has appeared in seven straight games, but he’ll sit out against Chicago while dealing with a right hip contusion. Holmgren’s absence frees up more playing time for Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe, but Jaylin Williams could be the biggest beneficiary from a fantasy standpoint.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
The Thunder did not get much production from players not named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Wednesday, including Holmgren. The ten points were the fewest he’s scored in a game in a month, having tallied seven points in a February 24 win over the Raptors. Nights like Wednesday have not been the norm for Holmgren, who has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. He’ll look to bounce back when the Thunder host the Bulls on Friday.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
In his prior five appearances, Dort shot a combined 6-of-33 from the field overall and 5-of-26 from beyond the arc. To say he needed a night like Wednesday would be a serious understatement. Dort was 4-of-6 from deep against the Celtics. While the defensive production was limited, category-league managers will take the three-point production, which has not always been there for Dort.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
While Gilgeous-Alexander managed to extend his 20-point streak by halftime, he did not attempt a free throw during the first half. The reigning MVP was a frequent visitor to the line after the intermission, which factored into him surpassing 30 points for the third time in five games. Add the assists and steals, and Wednesday was an excellent night for managers rostering Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder play two more games in Week 22, starting with the Bulls on Friday.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
about 1 month ago
Hartenstein was one point away from a triple-double with 20 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Wizards. He didn’t have quite as good of a game on Monday against the 76ers, but he put up another double-double. The Thunder have three more games in Week 22, but only one is attached to a back-to-back, which should be beneficial for his availability.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Holmgren was just one rebound away from securing his third double-double in his last four games. The 23-year-old center was excellent with 17 points and four assists on offense and even had five blocks on the defensive end. Holmgren was 3-of-4 from behind the three-point line after only attempting five three-points over his last three games. He’s provided top-15 per game value over the last two weeks.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Gilgeous-Alexander was coming off a 40-point performance in Saturday’s win over the Wizards. The 27-year-old point guard wasn’t able to sustain that level of scoring and had 22 points on 13 attempts in 29 minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander has provided fifth overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Thunder have three more games in Week 22, the next coming on Wednesday against the Celtics.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
The initial lineup announced by the Thunder had Williams coming off the bench in his first game since February 11. He will start, with Cason Wallace heading to the bench. The other change is Dort, who’s back after a one-game absence. He’ll step into the void left by Ajay Mitchell, who’s serving a one-game suspension after being ejected from Saturday’s win over the Wizards for his role in a second-quarter altercation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Dort will return to the rotation and the starting lineup on Monday, joining the usual four starters in his first game back following a two-game absence. The Thunder has been the league’s hottest team, and will have a chance to earn a 12th consecutive win on Monday. They enter with the NBA’s best record.
Source: Rylan Stiles