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CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Ball last appeared in a game on February 28. Unlike the last two games, when the Bulls initially listed him as questionable, Lonzo is “out” on the injury report for Tuesday. With Coby White ruled out and Josh Giddey questionable, the Bulls could be severely shorthanded regarding on-ball playmakers. Talen Horton-Tucker is the player to watch, as he could figure prominently in the rotation if Giddey does not play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
With Coby White and Kevin Huerter already out, Chicago could be without four starters for Tuesday’s game. Vucevic’s potential absence would impact Zach Collins and Jalen Smith, as both would see their minutes increase. Giddey’s not playing would likely lead to more playing time for Talen Horton-Tucker, who would be worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
While White’s absence is due to rest, Huerter will not play on Tuesday because of a cervical strain. The absences open up two spaces within the Bulls’ starting lineup, with Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry and Talen Horton-Tucker among the potential replacements. However, in Williams’ case, he has yet to start alongside Matas Buzelis, so that’s unlikely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Williams had a rough afternoon, shooting 3-of-10 from inside the arc. The positive for those who have J-Dub rostered is that he did not add to that issue by turning the ball over, as he did not commit any turnovers. Given where the Thunder are in the standings, ensuring their key players are healthy for the postseason is more important than putting up gaudy stat lines. Oklahoma City’s four-game Week 23 includes a back-to-back, so Williams managers in active leagues may only have him for three games.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
The Lakers had an excellent defensive game plan for Sunday’s game, using a variety of looks to limit the Thunder to 99 points. They also successfully defended Gilgeous-Alexander without fouling, as he failed to attempt a free throw in a game for the first time this season. SGA still shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded solid point and assist numbers, so all wasn’t lost for those with the MVP favorite on their rosters. Oklahoma City plays four games during the final week of the regular season, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
From a fantasy standpoint, few backcourts have been as hot as Chicago’s tandem of Giddey and Coby White since the All-Star break. Finishing Sunday’s win two assists shy of a triple-double, Giddey has been a top-10 player in eight- and nine-cat formats since Chicago’s first post-break game on February 20. For those whose fantasy leagues run through Week 23, the Bulls play four games, starting with the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
White has been on an absolute tear since the All-Star break, averaging 26.1 points per game while shooting 50.2 percent from the field and 90.4 percent from the foul line. With his production across the board, White has offered top-25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Bulls are locked into the play-in tournament, but the season’s final four games will be about improving their seeding. For White managers whose leagues will be active during Week 23, that should ensure them of a full slate for the Bulls’ guard.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Terry appears to have overcome his illness and is available to play against Charlotte. He’ll have a chance to make significant contributions off the bench, but he’s been too up and down for fantasy managers to count on him.
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Ball hasn’t played since the end of February and will remain on the shelf through the first week of April. Josh Giddey and Coby White will continue carrying heavy workloads in Chicago’s backcourt.
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
11 months ago
While Williams would have a decent chance of logging rotation minutes if he were healthy, that is not the case for Ducas. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will continue to dominate the playing time at the center position on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Terry returned from a one-game absence with a calf injury on Friday, but that isn’t the ailment that has him on the injury report for this game. He’s battling an illness, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He was held scoreless in 15 minutes off the bench on Friday but still contributed four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
This is the second-straight game that Ball will initially be listed as questionable. Though he missed Friday’s game against Portland, there is certainly a chance that he is back to play against Charlotte. In that scenario, Kevin Huerter and Talen Horton-Tucker would likely lose out on minutes, with Huerter potentially being pushed back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander’s 22 points were his lowest total since he scored 21 points against the Jazz on February 21. The 26-year-old’s typical level of play has reached heights that fantasy managers are miffed when he scores in the low-20s. Gilgeous-Alexander is still arguably the top player in fantasy. He’ll look to bounce back against the Lakers Sunday afternoon.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Williams continues to be an efficient scorer on a night-in and night-out basis. The 23-year-old small forward has made at least 50 percent of his field goal attempts in 10 of his last 11 games. Williams is usually behind star teammates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, but he led the Thunder in points Friday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
Scoring-wise, few players have been as hot as White over the past month. He’s averaged 28.2 points per game on 51.1 percent shooting. While his defensive value is limited, Coby’s offensive ability has made him an excellent fantasy asset, especially in points leagues. And with the Bulls visiting the Hornets on Sunday, it would be unsurprising if he capped Week 22 with another 30-point outing.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
11 months ago
Buzelis finished Friday’s victory with his first double-double, and the 12 rebounds were a season-high. The rookie forward has recently been an excellent fantasy asset, providing top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Buzelis’s season-long fantasy value hasn’t been great, but he has been a 10th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the beginning of March. The Bulls end Week 22 with a game in Charlotte on Sunday.
CHI • Center • #9
11 months ago
Before Friday, Vucevic had gone nearly two months since he last scored at least 30 points in a game. He ended that “dry spell” in a big way against the Trail Blazers, making some history in the process. The double-double was Vucevic’s 200th as a Bull, moving into a tie with Scottie Pippen for second on the franchise’s all-time list. Over the past two weeks, Vooch has provided top-20 value in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long production. He’ll look to finish Week 22 on a high note when the Bulls visit Charlotte on Sunday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
In recording his sixth triple-double of the season, Giddey established a new career-high with 19 rebounds. The move to Chicago has been excellent for his NBA career, and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards. Giddey has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, exceeding many expectations, even though his Yahoo! ADP (69) suggested that fantasy managers expected him to be better in 2024-25. And Josh could be in for a big finish to Week 22, as the Bulls visit the Hornets on Sunday.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
11 months ago
Joe’s absence leaves the Thunder down a rotation perimeter player. However, with Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins available, the impact of Joe’s absence will be minimal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #5
11 months ago
Carter is available after sitting out Tuesday’s game in Toronto. His return gives the Bulls another option on the perimeter, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
According to Bulls coach Billy Donovan, there are still some things that Ball cannot do because of his wrist injury. While hope remains that he’ll return soon, that will not happen on Friday. Kevin Huerter will continue to start until that changes, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Cody Westerlund
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
11 months ago
With both Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein healthy, Williams wouldn’t have played a large role even if he was healthy. This will be a second-straight absence for him. Ducas has only played more than 10 minutes in a game twice this season. His continued absence will not impact the Thunder rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
11 months ago
Both wings will be back in the lineup after Wiggins missed Oklahoma City’s last five games, while Caruso only missed one game. The Thunder will be at nearly full strength for the showdown between the top two teams in the West, which means Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace should lose out on some minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #5
11 months ago
Both players were sidelined against Toronto on Tuesday, and they may miss another game. Neither player has been able to impact fantasy basketball consistently, and there availability won’t have an impact on Chicago’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
11 months ago
Terry missed Tuesday’s game against Toronto, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup against Portland. He started in his last appearance, but he should be back in a reserve role if he plays on Friday. However, even when he has played big minutes, he hasn’t been an impactful player in fantasy basketball this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Ball hasn’t played since February, but there is a chance that he suits up against Portland. Due to the lengthy layoff, Ball’s role will likely be limited, which means he may not return to the starting unit in his first game back. Kevin Huerter and Talen Horton-Tucker may lose out on a few minutes if Ball returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
11 months ago
Williams has had at least 20 points in three of four games since returning from a seven-game absence with a strained right hip. The 23-year-old small forward is the third banana on the Thunder after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren but is still capable of scoring at least 20 points with regularity as we’ve seen this season. With Williams doing his part, OKC is running on all cylinders as they head into the playoffs.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
11 months ago
Holmgren shook off an off-night against the Bulls where he scored just five points Monday with an excellent bounce back performance against the Pistons Wednesday. The 22-year-old power forward missed all five of his three-point attempts, but was otherwise brilliant as he scored 22 points on 14 shots. He pulled down 11 rebounds and was a beast on the defensive end with five blocks. Holmgren also played 33 minutes, eschewing concerns over his hip injury that caused him to miss a game last week.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
11 months ago
Holmgren shook off an off-night against the Bulls where he scored just five points Monday with an excellent bounce back performance against the Pistons Wednesday. The 22-year-old power forward missed all five of his three-point attempts but was otherwise brilliant as he scored 22 points on 14 shots. He pulled down 11 rebounds and was a beast on the defensive end with five blocks. Holmgren also played 33 minutes, eschewing concerns over his hip injury that caused him to miss a game last week.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander long ago reached the point where nitpicking a 33-point effort counts as valid criticism. The 26-year-old point guard continued his dominant season against the Pistons Wednesday, though he was just 10-of-26 from the field in the 16-point win. SGA was a factor on the defensive end with three steals and two blocks. He’s now played eight more games than Nikola Jokic on the season (73 to 65), which could be the deciding factor in who the fantasy MVP is this year.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
11 months ago
The lone change is Wallace, whose move into the starting lineup means Isaiah Hartenstein will come off the bench. Managers who have Hartenstein rostered should not be too concerned, as his fantasy value should be fine despite being used as a reserve.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
11 months ago
Caruso and Williams have been downgraded from questionable to out, leaving the Thunder without two key reserves. Multiple players, including Cason Wallace and Kenrich Williams, will absorb their minutes. Wallace is worth streaming in deep leagues, while managers can afford to leave Williams on the waiver wire.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
11 months ago
Caruso and Williams have been relatively health as of late off the pine. Cason Wallace and Kenrich Williams could play more important bench roles than usual if the aforementioned players can’t suit up.
CHI • Center • #9
11 months ago
24 hours after being held to 11 points, Vucevic got back on track with a 20-point double-double. Entering Tuesday’s game, Vucevic had gone four straight games without a double-double and had scored less than 15 points in four of his previous five games. Early in the season, this would have been a typical game for Vucevic. However, he has really struggled over the past two months, so this was an encouraging performance for him with the postseason approaching. He’ll look to keep it going against Portland on Friday.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
White’s hot streak came to a screeching halt in Oklahoma City on Monday, but he was able to get back on track 24 hours later. He had scored at least 20 points in 15 straight games entering Monday’s game but was held to just seven points in the blowout loss. However, Tuesday was a far more productive night for him. White has provided third-round value in nine-cat leagues over the past month and will look to stay hot over Chicago’s final two games of the week.
CHI • Guard • #22
11 months ago
This was the second time this season that THT has played at least 30 minutes in a game, and he has scored at least 20 points in each of them. His 27 points on Tuesday were a new season-high for him, and it came 24 hours after he scored 16 points in 16 minutes against the Thunder. That came after not playing in three straight games. The 24-year-old was able to make an impact off the bench despite his spot in the rotation being inconsistent all season.
OKC • Guard • #88
11 months ago
Ducas will miss another game with this quad injury, but even when healthy, he isn’t a consistent part of the Thunder’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
11 months ago
Wiggins will miss a fifth-straight game on Wednesday, and a timeline for his return isn’t clear at this point. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe will continue to take on extra minutes with Wiggins sidelined, with Joe coming off scoring 31 points on eight three-pointers on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
11 months ago
Both players will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable. Huerter missed the first leg of Chicago’s back-to-back, but he should be back in the starting lineup for this game. Smith will be available after seeing a bump in minutes in the blowout loss on Monday, but with Zach Collins operating as the backup center, Smith’s minutes aren’t guaranteed.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #5
11 months ago
Under normal circumstances, Carter and Phillips’ absences would not impact fantasy basketball. However, with the Bulls missing multiple perimeter players, the available options will likely log significant minutes on Tuesday. Talen Horton-Tucker and Patrick Williams should see their minutes increase due to the absences.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Ball and Terry have been downgraded to out, which means the Bulls will once again lack perimeter options. Kevin Huerter is available and should play plenty against the Raptors. The good news for Ball is there’s optimism he’ll be able to play against the Trail Blazers on Friday. How his wrist responds to Wednesday and Thursday practices will determine whether he can play.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
Giddey will once again play through a sore right hip, just as he did against the Thunder on Monday. On the second night of a back-to-back, he’ll look to stuff the stat sheet again after nearly recording a triple-double against OKC.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
11 months ago
The Bulls list no fewer than nine players on their injury report, so the team could be thin at a number of positions. If Smith and Phillips sit, Patrick Williams and E.J. Liddell could absorb additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Nearly all of Chicago’s backcourt is banged up, out, or expected to sit out Tuesday. Coby White figures to see monster minutes and usage, while Talen Horton-Tucker could see a big spike in playing time depending on the absences.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
11 months ago
Huerter and Terry join a number of other Bulls’ backcourt players on a growing injury list that suggests the team may punt this one against a tanking Toronto team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
Giddey played through the injury in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, but he could get a breather on the second leg of Chicago’s back-to-back set. If he’s sidelined, Dalen Terry, Talen Horton-Tucker and Jevon Carter could all be asked to take on expanded roles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
12 months ago
Vucevic played only 21 minutes in a game the Bulls lost by 28 points. The 34-year-old center was struggling anyway, including a 1-of-5 performance from behind the three-point line. Vucevic is still a top-50 fantasy player on the season, and despite this performance he’s returning second-round value over the last two weeks in nine-category formats.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
12 months ago
Joe played 27 minutes off the bench as the Thunder blew out the Bulls by 28 points Monday. The 25-year-old shooting guard was feeling it. He made 8-of-14 attempts from behind the three-point line. Joe is strictly a streamer in deeper formats, but Monday was another example of his scoring ceiling.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
Holmgren returned after missing Saturday’s game as he continues to manage a hip injury. The 22-year-old power forward was perhaps a little rusty, but the numbers were influenced by a blowout score. Holmgren played just 26 minutes. Holmgren’s off-night was just that, but the larger concern is more rest could be in store for him over the rest of the regular season now that the Thunder have clinched the No. 1 seed in the West.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
The Thunder beat the Bulls by 28 Monday and the game was actually worse than the final score as Oklahoma City lost the fourth quarter by 12 while their backups were in. Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t need much time to have his MVP-impact felt. He produced this stat line in just 27 minutes. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, we’re running out of superlatives for the most spectacular player of the 2024-25 season.
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
12 months ago
Williams will be back after missing Saturday’s game against Indiana. However, with both Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein available, Williams won’t play enough to make a significant contribution in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
Both Thunder big men were initially listed as questionable with hip injuries, but ultimately the pair of frontcourt players will be available Monday against the Bulls. Holmgren’s availability is particularly encouraging as he’s managing a hip injury that sidelined for three months earlier this season.
OKC • Guard • #88
12 months ago
Ducas’s continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Thunder rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
12 months ago
Aaron Wiggins (Achilles) is out. Williams joins Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren as big men listed on OKC’s injury report. With Wiggins sidelined, the Thunder may need to turn to Kenrich Williams and, perhaps, a small ball approach against Chicago.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
With both big men questionable, OKC’s lineup could potentially be shorthanded. There are a number of key injuries plaguing the Thunder frontcourt, and Kenrich Williams could see increased run on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander’s sublime season kept on rolling Saturday, even with supporting stars Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren out and Isaiah Hartenstein making an early exit due to injury, as he continues to bolster his MVP Award argument. SGA was literally a do-it-all superstar against the Pacers, pouring in 33 points on 23 shots, including three made three-pointers. He also got to the foul line 12 times and sunk 10 free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander also dished out eight assists and was close to a triple-double with seven rebounds as well. The 26-year-old point guard is a lock for his first career MVP Award, and with Nikola Jokic missing games down the home stretch, he’s the fantasy basketball MVP too.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
Dort isn’t a fantasy asset because he’s inconsistent. Saturday was one of those games where the 25-year-old shooting guard just happened to be feeling it. Dort poured in 22 points on 11 shots including six made three-pointers. Unfortunately, we’ve seen this movie from Dort before and know that his production against the Pacers ultimately isn’t sustainable. He can be safely left on waiver wires.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
12 months ago
Joe played 27 minutes off the bench as one of the beneficiaries of Jaylin Williams being out with a hip injury. The 25-year-old shooting guard caught fire and scored 19 points on nine shots including five made three-pointers. Joe can be an interesting streamer in deeper formats if Williams’ hip injury lingers.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander’s flawless season continued Saturday. With Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren out and Isaiah Hartenstein leaving in the middle of the game, SGA was literally a do-it-all superstar against the Pacers. He poured in 33 points on 23 shots including three made three-pointers and got to the foul line 12 times with 10 made free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander also dished out eight assists and was close to a triple-double with seven rebounds as well. The 26-year-old point guard is a lock for the NBA’s MVP award at the end of the season and with Nikola Jokic missing games down the stretch, he’s the fantasy MVP too.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander’s sublime season kept on rolling Saturday, even with supporting stars Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren out and Isaiah Hartenstein making an early exit due to injury, as he continues to bolster his MVP Award argument. SGA was literally a do-it-all superstar against the Pacers, pouring in 33 points on 23 shots, including three made three-pointers. He also got to the foul line 12 times and sunk 10 free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander also dished out eight assists and was close to a triple-double with seven rebounds as well. The 26-year-old point guard is a lock for his first career MVP Award, and with Nikola Jokic missing games down the home stretch, he’s the fantasy basketball MVP too.