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OKC • Center • #15
8 months ago
Already playing without Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder lost Jaylin Williams to a strained oblique during the first half of Sunday’s game. The result was even more playing time for Carlson, who had the best day of his NBA career. Not only did the rookie record season highs in points and rebounds, but this was also his first double-double. Unlike Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, Carlson will not be in the Thunder playoff rotation, even if Williams misses time. But he undoubtedly made a positive impression with his play in New Orleans.
OKC • Guard • #11
8 months ago
Joe did not have the best afternoon shooting-wise, making 33.3 percent of his attempts. The good news for managers in active category leagues is that he recorded solid numbers in the rebound and steals categories. Like Aaron Wiggins, Joe will be in the playoff rotation, but the role will be far different than in Oklahoma City’s final two regular-season games.
OKC • Guard • #21
8 months ago
Even if one accepts that New Orleans is one of the NBA’s worst teams, Sunday’s victory was another example of Oklahoma City’s depth. Down most of their critical rotation pieces, the Thunder still rolled, with Wiggins among the standouts. In wins over the Jazz and Pelicans to end the season, he scored 63 points on 22-of-42 shooting from the field. Wiggins will be in the playoff rotation, but the role won’t be as robust as it was with players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams unavailable.
LAL • Guard • #9
8 months ago
He struggled as a scorer in his first career start, but James was able to impact the game in other ways. He set new career highs for both assists and steals while playing a career-high 38 minutes. The Lakers rested their starters since this game had no impact on their place in the standings. It was good to get an extended look at the rookie, but he won’t be part of the rotation in the playoffs.
LAL • Forward • #4
8 months ago
With the Lakers resting their key players for the postseason, Knecht was able to move into the starting unit and play an extended role. Knecht has been able to score a lot when he plays a large role, but he hasn’t been a large part of the Lakers’ rotation over the last few weeks. This was a strong way for him to close out his first regular season, but he will play sparingly in the playoffs.
OKC • Forward • #6
8 months ago
Williams injured his ankle just two minutes into the game, and there is no reason for him to play through it in a meaningless game. Branden Carlson will fill out the center minutes in this game.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
LAL • Guard • #9
8 months ago
It will be five new starters for the Lakers in the regular season finale with the rest of their typical opening unit sitting out to prepare for the playoffs. Jaxson Hayes is the lone usual starter that will be available, but his absence from the starting unit implies that he may not play a significant role.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Center-Forward • #11
8 months ago
Both players will be good to go in the regular season finale for the Lakers, which won’t have an impact on the standings with LA having already clinched the third seed in the West. Both Hayes and Goodwin should start with the Lakers playing without multiple starters, including LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Forward • #2
8 months ago
Vanderbilt and Vincent have been key rotation players for the Lakers lately. Both reserves have a chance to start against Portland as their stars are resting ahead of the playoffs. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect gaudy numbers from either player.
LAL • Forward • #2
8 months ago
Vanderbilt and Vincent have been key rotation players for the Lakers lately. Both reserves have a chance to start against Portland while, as the stars are resting ahead of the playoffs. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect gaudy numbers from either player, though.
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
8 months ago
Williams will miss Oklahoma City’s final two games of the regular season as he gets healthy for the postseason. Dillon Jones should remain in the starting lineup, and he played 33 minutes in Friday’s win over the Jazz. Alex Ducas will likely be his backup, but Jones is the only one worthy of consideration in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #55
8 months ago
Hartenstein and Holmgren’s continued absences mean Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams should remain in the starting lineup for Sunday’s regular-season finale. The latter only needed 25 minutes to record a triple-double in Friday’s win over the Jazz; keep an eye on JayWill for Sunday as well, since that’s another good matchup for him. Kenrich will have value in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #2
8 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort will remain out for Sunday’s regular-season finale, which will not impact the Thunder’s playoff seeding. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe started Friday’s win over the Jazz and should do the same on Sunday. Don’t be surprised if they put up big numbers after combining for 67 points against Utah.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #9
8 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the second straight missed by Caruso and the third for Wallace. Oklahoma City already secured home-court advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs, so most of their rotation players will be inactive on Sunday. The absence of Caruso and Wallace means players like Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Adam Flagler will play plenty on Sunday. Joe and Wiggins are the players to target in active leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #7
8 months ago
Vincent is questionable for Sunday’s game, which will not impact the Lakers’ playoff seeding. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves already out, Gabe could have the ultimate “green light” if he can play. However, he’s struggled with knee issues since joining the Lakers, so getting him additional rest before the postseason may be the team’s priority.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Finney-Smith is among the many Lakers’ rotation players who will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale, which has no impact on the team’s playoff seeding. Markieff Morris, who is not in the regular rotation, could play legitimate minutes in Portland. However, he should not be added to rosters in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center-Forward • #11
8 months ago
The Lakers secured the third seed in the West with their win over the Rockets on Friday. Sunday’s rotation will look nothing like the core that will take center stage in the postseason next weekend. If Hayes and Vanderbilt do not play on Sunday, Trey Jemison is one of the frontcourt players who will figure more prominently in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James aggravated his strained left groin during the third quarter of Friday’s win over the Rockets. With that victory, the Lakers secured the third seed in the West, so there’s no need for LeBron to play on Sunday. Hachimura will also get some time off as the Lakers look to get everyone healthy for next week’s playoffs. Jordan Goodwin (foot) and Dalton Knecht should play plenty on Sunday, with the former considered probable on the initial injury report.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #30
8 months ago
Goodwin is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, but the probable tag suggests he will play on Sunday. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James are all out, so Goodwin should play plenty if available. He would be worth slotting into lineups in active leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
8 months ago
With the Lakers securing the third seed in the West with a win over Houston on Friday, most of their key rotation players will not play in Portland. Doncic and Reaves are sitting, freeing additional rotation minutes for Jordan Goodwin. Goodwin is considered probable for Sunday’s game, so he should be available and is worth rostering in active leagues. Bronny James may also play extended minutes due to the Lakers’ lengthy injury report.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Friday’s victory secured the three-seed in the West for the Lakers, which would mean a second-round matchup with Houston if both teams got out of the first round. For that reason, Finney-Smith’s last two performances against the Rockets were notable. After shooting 6-of-11 from three in the Lakers’ March 31 win over Houston, he was 6-of-8 on Friday. From a fantasy standpoint, Finney-Smith provided the three-pointers and steals on Friday that many managers expect from him. We’ll see if he plays against Portland on Sunday, as nothing will be on the line for the Lakers.
LAL • Guard • #15
8 months ago
Reaves and the Lakers were excellent on Friday, shooting nearly 61 percent from the field. Reaves made 66.7 percent of his attempts, finishing one block shy of a complete stat line. With Friday’s victory securing the three-seed for the Western Conference playoffs, it’s possible that Reaves does not play in Sunday’s regular season finale in Portland. If he gets the day off, Jordan Goodwin (3/6/3 with one three-pointer) and Gabe Vincent (one rebound, one assist and one steal) are two players whose playing time would increase.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
8 months ago
The shorthanded Rockets, who played Friday’s game without four starters, had no answer for Doncic. He shot well over 50 percent from the field and did not see any action during the fourth quarter. Friday’s victory secured the three-seed for the Lakers, which may factor into Doncic’s availability for Sunday’s game in Portland. With LeBron James injuring his leg during the third quarter, that may be reason enough to sit Doncic for the regular season finale.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James suffered an apparent left leg injury during the third quarter of Friday’s game, exiting with 7:27 remaining. He did not return, with some wondering if the 40-year-old tweaked the groin injury that sidelined him for seven games in mid-March. However, the heating pad applied to James’ leg appeared to be on his quad. Following the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick said LeBron was “fine.” Friday’s victory secured the three-seed in the West, so there’s no reason for James to play in Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Expect plenty of Dalton Knecht after the rookie only logged four minutes against the Rockets.
Source: Dave McMenamin
OKC • Guard • #14
8 months ago
The Baylor product went undrafted in 2023 but has spent the last two seasons with Oklahoma City, mostly in the G League. He has played some garbage-time minutes this year, which have come often due to how frequently the Thunder blow teams out. Flagler had the best game of his young career on Friday, and he set career-highs for points, rebounds, assists and steals. He will likely play a significant role once again in the regular season finale in New Orleans on Sunday.
OKC • Guard • #25
8 months ago
Mitchell has been sidelined since January 3 after undergoing surgery to address a right great toe sprain. The 2024 second-round pick had some solid performances prior to his injury and was able to carve out a reserve role for a talented Thunder team. He wasn’t great in his 18 minutes on Friday, but it was good to see him back on the floor. He should play a significant role in the regular season finale in New Orleans on Sunday, but he won’t play much during the postseason.
OKC • Guard • #11
8 months ago
Joe fell one point shy of tying his career-high for points in a game, but he was still able to set a new career-high for three-pointers, which also tied the franchise record that was set by Paul George in 2019. Joe also set a new career-high for assists. Oklahoma City will wrap up the regular season in New Orleans on Sunday. Unless head coach Mark Daigneault opts to rest him for the postseason, Joe should once again play a significant role and likely provide more triples.
OKC • Guard • #21
8 months ago
With the typical starters getting the night off, Wiggins was the primary scorer for Oklahoma City in this game, which allowed him to have his highest-scoring performance since his 41-point night in February. He had 22 points in the first half and kept it going after the break. Wiggins will return to being a valuable reserve for the Thunder in the postseason, but unless they rest him for the finale in New Orleans on Sunday, he should be in for another big scoring night to wrap up the regular season.
OKC • Forward • #6
8 months ago
Williams has been a stud whenever the Thunder give Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein rest, and that continued in this game. He has started three times since the All-Star break and has recorded a triple-double in each of them. Williams only needed 25 minutes to reach those marks on Friday, and he was even able to add a self-lob off the glass to make things fancy. Williams should remain in the starting unit for the season finale in New Orleans on Sunday and should be in for another big night.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
No surprise here as James consistently shows up on the injury report, but hasn’t missed a game since March 20. Fantasy managers in active leagues in the last week of the season can use the 40-year-old small forward with confidence.
Source: Ryan Ward
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
8 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 • Guard • #2
8 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.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
For just the second time this season and the first since November 27, James did not attempt a free throw in Sunday’s game. However, he was efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just two turnovers in the Lakers’ 126-99 victory. Over the past two weeks, James has provided top-25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, unsurprising production for the future Hall of Fame forward. The Lakers play four games for managers whose leagues will be active during Week 23, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
LAL • Guard • #15
8 months ago
The Lakers finished Sunday’s victory with six double-digit scorers, including Reaves. He’s scored at least 20 points in three straight games and six of his last seven. Over the past two weeks, Reaves has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Managers in leagues that will be active next week who have him rostered will be pleased that the Lakers play four games during Week 23. They begin their final week of the regular season with a rematch with Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
8 months ago
Doncic continues to take better care of the basketball, committing only two turnovers in Saturday’s 126-99 victory. Add in the efficient shooting, and this was one of his better all-around performances since joining the Lakers in February. The good news for Doncic managers whose leagues run through Week 23 is that the Lakers still have seeding to play for, so availability should not be an issue for him. Los Angeles plays four games, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James has played a ton of minutes since returning from injury and will suit up against the best team in the Western Conference. He was held to just 12 points in his first meeting with the Thunder this season.
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
As has been the case recently, the Lakers have listed James as probable on the initial injury report. Given the importance of Sunday’s game, fantasy managers can safely assume LeBron will play. As for Bronny, he’s been removed from the injury report but is not likely to log rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Forward • #6
8 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
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
LeBron had 27 points on 17 shots including two made three-pointers in 33 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back. The 40-year-old small forward continues to defy NBA history as he’s done his entire career. The Lakers have the day off Saturday before a primetime matchup with the Thunder on Sunday and you can expect LeBron to show out as he always does.
LAL • Guard • #15
8 months ago
Reaves has had back-to-back games with at least 30 points buoyed by magnificent three-point shooting efforts. He’s 15-of-25 from behind the three-point line over the last two nights. The 26-year-old shooting guard now has at least 30 points in four of his last five games. Reaves has provided third-round fantasy value on the season, but he’s been even better lately. He’s peaking at the right time for fantasy managers.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
8 months ago
Doncic’s 35 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 45 points on the Bucks on March 13. The 26-year-old point guard went 10-of-21 from the field including four made three-pointers, but also got the foul line 11 times and made all of his free throw attempts. Doncic only turned the ball over twice and hasn’t had more than three turnovers in a game his last seven times out on the court. He’s closing the season on a high note after a rocky middle of the season that included an injury and trade to the Lakers.
OKC • Guard • #2
8 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 • Guard-Forward • #8
8 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.
LAL • Guard • #9
8 months ago
James has been downgraded from questionable to out for Friday’s game. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as the rookie has not been a rotation player when available.
Source: Jovan Buha
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
As expected, LeBron has been upgraded from probable to available. With this being the Lakers’ second game in as many nights, the hope is likely that they can take care of the Pelicans early and get their stars extra rest during the fourth quarter.
Source: Jovan Buha
OKC • Guard • #11
8 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
LAL • Guard • #9
8 months ago
Absent from the Lakers’ initial injury report for Friday, James is now questionable. His status does not impact fantasy basketball, as the rookie is not in the rotation on most nights.
Source: Daniel Starkang
LAL • Forward • #23
8 months ago
James has consistently appeared on the Lakers’ injury reports since returning from his strained groin, but he has not missed a game. That includes a March 26-27 back-to-back, so fantasy managers should expect to see LeBron on the court.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Forward • #28
8 months ago
While it was mentioned last week that Hachimura would be available for future back-to-backs after sitting out a March 27 loss to the Bulls, that is not the case. He will not play against the Pelicans, likely resulting in Dorian Finney-Smith moving into the starting lineup. Finney-Smith hasn’t been an elite fantasy option, but he’s worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: Khobi Price
OKC • Forward • #6
8 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 • Guard • #21
8 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
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
9 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-Forward • #7
9 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-Forward • #7
9 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 • Guard • #2
9 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 • Guard • #22
9 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 • Guard • #9
9 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 • Guard • #9
9 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.