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OKC • Guard • #11
9 months ago
Joe has missed Oklahoma City’s last two games, but he could return to play against Memphis. If he remains out, Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will continue to be the primary perimeter options off the bench, though both will sacrifice a few minutes if Joe is back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #9
9 months ago
Caruso is out after being forced to exit Monday’s win over the Rockets with a sprained left ankle. Fellow reserve Kenrich Williams played 17 minutes off the bench and may be in line for a similar workload on Wednesday. That’s unlikely enough to make him a player worth rostering in most leagues unless Isaiah Joe (back, questionable) also sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
10 months ago
On a night when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 51 points, Williams had another good night for the Thunder. J-Dub has scored 20 points or more in five straight games and has provided top-10 value in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. And with the Thunder playing three more games during Week 18, Williams managers needing to make a push to get into the playoffs are in a good spot.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Back in the Thunder lineup after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Spurs, Holmgren didn’t provide much value as a scorer. However, he did hit double figures in rebounds and contributed big in the defensive categories. Holmgren has been a top-25 player since the All-Star break, exceeding his season-long value. The only concern for fantasy managers is the availability. Between the recent injuries and Oklahoma City being well ahead of the pack in the Western Conference, there may be a few more off nights for Holmgren before the end of the season.
OKC • Guard • #2
10 months ago
Playing against a severely shorthanded Rockets squad, Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show for the home folks on Monday. Not only did he notch his fourth 50-point game of the season, but he did so on 60 percent shooting from the field and a perfect night at the foul line. Add in the other statistical categories, and Gilgeous-Alexander was dominant in all aspects. Since the All-Star break, only Tyrese Haliburton has been better than SGA in eight- and nine-cat formats.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren is back after a one-game absence and will take over his usual place in the starting lineup. Also, Hartenstein will start after coming off the bench in Friday’s win over the Hawks, the game in which Holmgren was injured. Cason Wallace heads to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
10 months ago
Randle logged 34 minutes Sunday in his first game back in over a month. He’s now questionable with the same injury that kept him out for that extended period. Should he miss another game, guys like Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. could see additional run, while Naz Reid would be in line for monster minutes and usage since Rudy Gobert is already out.
Source: SneakerReporter on Twitter
MIN • Center • #27
10 months ago
Gobert will miss an eighth straight game for lower back injury management reasons. Naz Reid will continue to serve as the starting center, which boosts his fantasy value. The Timberwolves went small in Sunday’s win over the Suns when Reid was not in the game, as Julius Randle was available after missing time with a strained groin.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
OKC • Guard • #11
10 months ago
This will be a second-straight absence for Joe due to lower back soreness. Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso will once again be the primary perimeter options off the bench for the Thunder after both played more than 20 minutes on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren sat out the first night of the Thunder’s back-to-back, which isn’t surprising. He hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back since before his hip injury, and that likely won’t change for the rest of the season. He’ll return to the starting lineup against Houston, which will likely push Isaiah Hartenstein back to a bench role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard • #0
10 months ago
It’s one thing for a shooter like DiVincenzo to provide excellent value in the three-point category. Not only did he hit eight triples on Sunday, but the “Big Ragu” was credited with a career-high six steals. Dealing with a case of turf toe that sidelined him for one month, DiVincenzo has been used in a reserve role in his first three games back. Mike Conley (3/1/1/2 with one three-pointer) has remained in the starting lineup, but he only played 20 minutes on Sunday. DiVincenzo doesn’t need to start to provide reliable fantasy value, especially when he plays 27 minutes (as was the case on Sunday).
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
After serving a one-game suspension for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season, Edwards kept his emotions in check Sunday night. And that was terrible news for the Suns, as the Timberwolves guard went off. Edwards produced an excellent overall stat line, committing just one turnover. Since the All-Star break, he has provided top-25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And Edwards should be aided moving forward by the recent returns of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, who combined to score 44 against the Suns.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
10 months ago
Sunday’s game was Randle’s first since January 30, so the minutes tally (34) was surprising. However, he looked sharp on the court, shooting over 50 percent from the field and grabbing six rebounds. Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. combined to play 18 minutes on Sunday, with Randle and Anthony Edwards back in the lineup. Redraft league managers who held onto either Clark or Shannon can free up a roster spot with Randle playing starters’ minutes in his first game back.
OKC • Guard • #22
10 months ago
The Thunder didn’t have Chet Holmgren (ankle) on Sunday, but others stepped up, and the team ripped off 146 points in San Antonio. Wallace rose to the challenge, with the 19 points being the most he’s scored in a game this season. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and this was an excellent night to have Wallace rostered. Another Thunder player who has added fantasy value when Holmgren is out is Aaron Wiggins, who tallied 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in 24 minutes off the bench. Wiggins is the superior fantasy option, but Wallace is also worth a look in deep leagues.
OKC • Guard • #2
10 months ago
Thirty-point games have been the norm for Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 30 or more in 37 of the 59 games he’s played this season. Consistently excellent throughout the season, SGA has been a top-5 player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. Not having Chet Holmgren on the court could hurt his efficiency, but Gilgeous-Alexander’s fantasy value will be fine. The Thunder play four games during Week 18, starting with the Rockets on Monday.
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
10 months ago
After scoring 20 points or more in three straight games, Wiliams erupted on Sunday in San Antonio. The 42 points were a season-high for the Thunder forward, who shouldered more of the scoring workload with Chet Holmgren (ankle) out of the lineup. Since the All-Star break, Williams has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Oklahoma City plays four games during Week 18, starting with the Rockets on Monday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
10 months ago
Edwards (suspension) and Randle (groin) are back in the Timberwolves’ lineup for their final game of Week 18. The returns mean Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Terrence Shannon Jr. head to the bench, where both have lower fantasy ceilings. Also, Conley continues to start for Donte DiVincenzo as the latter works his way back from a toe injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Multiple players, including Dort, were involved in an altercation that began between Oklahoma City’s Kenrich Williams and Julian Champagnie of the Spurs. When the dust settled, the officials ejected Williams, Champagnie and Dort. Lu finished with nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 24 minutes, while Williams tallied three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 10 minutes.
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Edwards was initially questionable for Sunday’s game, and he returns after serving a one-game suspension on Friday against the Jazz. As for Randle, he’s back in the lineup after a strained groin sidelined him for 13 games. Randle’s minutes will likely be restricted in his first game back, but Terrence Shannon Jr. may still be headed back to the bench.
Source: Dana Scott
OKC • Center-Forward • #55
10 months ago
The Thunder are without Chet Holmgren, who sprained his ankle during Friday’s win over the Hawks. Hartenstein returns to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Atlanta, and the promotion raises his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Forward • #13
10 months ago
Dieng has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Chet Holmgren (ankle) out, there may be room on the back end of the Thunder rotation for Dieng to play. However, that isn’t enough to make him worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
10 months ago
Randle missed all of February with a groin injury but is targeting a Sunday return. He’ll likely bump Terrence Shannon Jr. to the bench and start alongside Naz Reid in the frontcourt.
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Edwards missed Friday’s loss to the Jazz due to a one-game suspension for technical foul accumulation. He isn’t guaranteed to play on Sunday due to a lingering calf issue. However, he played through the sore calf on Thursday when the Timberwolves lost to the Lakers. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely remain in the starting lineup if Edwards doesn’t play.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center • #27
10 months ago
Sunday’s game will be Gobert’s seventh straight missed game. The Timberwolves label the injury “low back injury maintenance.” Naz Reid will continue to serve as the starting center, and Luka Garza will play rotation minutes off the bench. Garza isn’t worth streaming, especially with Julius Randle potentially returning from a strained groin.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
10 months ago
Randle has been sidelined since January, but he may be back in the lineup against Phoenix. Naz Reid, who has shined as a starter in place of Randle, would likely return to his role as the team’s sixth man, though he may continue to see a boost in minutes in Randle’s first few games back.
Source: Timberwolves PR
OKC • Forward • #13
10 months ago
Dieng has missed Oklahoma City’s last four games, but his availability does not significantly impact the team’s rotation. Chet Holmgren (ankle) being out may free up a few minutes, but Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams are ahead of Dieng in the pecking order.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #9
10 months ago
Caruso got a rest night against Atlanta on Friday, but he will be back in the lineup against San Antonio. With Isaiah Joe sidelined, Caruso should see a few extra minutes off the bench, where he has provided top-100 value in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #11
10 months ago
Joe’s lower back soreness hastened his exit from Friday’s win over the Hawks, and he will not be available on Sunday. Kenrich Williams may play additional rotation minutes, especially with Chet Holmgren (ankle) also out, but the Thunder will also have Alex Caruso available to absorb some of the available minutes. Caruso is the superior streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren exited early from Friday’s win over Atlanta, and it will keep him sidelined for at least one more game. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein should both start against San Antonio with Holmgren sidelined for at least one more game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard • #0
10 months ago
DiVincenzo returned from a toe injury that kept him out for over a month Thursday. He played 26 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back on Friday against the Jazz. DiVencenzo was active as he filled up the stat sheet Friday. The 28-year-old shooting guard’s production should improve as his minutes increase the further he gets away from the injury.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
10 months ago
With Anthony Edwards suspended and Rudy Gobert (back) out Friday, Reid led the Timberwolves in shot attempts against the Jazz. The 25-year-old center wasn’t efficient, but got there on volume with 27 points on 25 shots. Reid also grabbed 11 rebounds to earn himself a double-double. He’s fantasy-relevant when Gobert is available, but gets a boost when inserted into the Minnesota starting lineup.
OKC • Guard • #5
10 months ago
There’s nothing like facing a team ranked 27th in three-point percentage defense when you’re in a slump. Dort entered Friday’s game having shot 2-of-16 from three in his prior four games. He snapped out of that funk in a big way in Atlanta, shooting 6-of-11 from deep and recording his first 20-point game since February 1 (20 vs. Sacramento). Rostered in 17 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Dort has been ranked outside the top 175 in nine-cat formats over the past three weeks. Friday’s effort was a much-needed step in the right direction.
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
10 months ago
Williams has scored 20 points or more in three straight games for the first time in a month. The good news for fantasy managers is that the dip in scoring before this run did not do much to damage his fantasy value. Williams has been productive enough across the board to withstand the occasional trouble in a category, so he continues to provide third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Oklahoma City heads to San Antonio, where its road trip will conclude on Sunday.
OKC • Guard • #2
10 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 points or more in three of his last four outings as he continues to build his MVP résumé for the team with the second-best record in the NBA. SGA being a top-10 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past three weeks represents a step back regarding his fantasy value, which says a lot about how good he’s been this season. Gilgeous-Alexander will look to end Week 17 on a high note when the Thunder visit San Antonio on Sunday.
OKC • Guard • #22
10 months ago
Wallace was in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Nets, with Isaiah Hartenstein heading to the bench. While the second-year guard offered limited production as a starter in Atlanta, he can still be a valuable option in points-punt team builds. As for Hartenstein, he contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one blocked shot in 27 minutes off the bench. And he may move into the starting lineup for Oklahoma City’s next game, as Chet Holmgren sprained his ankle during the first half. The Thunder visit the Spurs on Sunday.
OKC • Guard • #11
10 months ago
Joe is the second Thunder rotation player to exit Friday’s game with an injury, joining Chet Holmgren (ankle). Kenrich Williams will likely play a few more minutes with Joe sidelined, but he’s unlikely to put up the numbers needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Nick Gallo
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
10 months ago
The Timberwolves have made two changes to the lineup that started Thursday’s loss to the Lakers, one due to suspension (Anthony Edwards). Also out of the lineup is Jaylen Clark, who heads to the bench, with Alexander-Walker and Shannon moving in.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren sprained his left ankle during the first half of Friday’s game and will not return. He logged 15 minutes and finished with seven points (3-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds and three assists. If Holmgren misses time beyond Friday, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe are two players whose minutes will likely increase.
Source: Rylan Stiles
MIN • Guard • #0
10 months ago
Having returned from a toe injury that sidelined him for over a month on Thursday, DiVincenzo was initially questionable for Friday’s game. He’s officially available, but fantasy managers probably shouldn’t expect to see DiVincenzo surpass the 23 minutes he logged against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game with a calf contusion, Holmgren is officially available. The Thunder will stick with their usual starting lineup against the Hawks.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
MIN • Guard • #0
10 months ago
DiVincenzo logged 23 minutes in his first game back from a toe injury and there’s a decent chance he won’t play in the second leg of a back-to-back. Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander Walker could have more prominent roles a a result.
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Edwards received his 15th and 16th technical fouls of the season against the Lakers on Thursday. Neither of them were rescinded, so he’ll be forced to miss one game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will step into the starting lineup.
Source: Shams on Twitter
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Holmgren is a little banged up with a calf contusion after putting together his best performance since he returned from injury against the Nets. Cason Wallace or Aaron Wiggins could fill in for Holmgren against Atlanta.
MIN • Guard • #9
10 months ago
NAW has come off the bench in Minnesota’s last three games, but he has still been productive. This was the fifth-straight game that he has scored in double figures. He may be in line for an even larger opportunity on Friday if Anthony Edwards’ 16th technical foul, which he picked up on Thursday, isn’t rescinded. Edwards is on track to be suspended against the Jazz, which would likely allow NAW to move into the starting unit, or at least take on extra minutes. Minnesota still has two more games this week, with the final one coming in Phoenix on Sunday.
MIN • Guard • #0
10 months ago
DiVincenzo suited up for the first time since January 15 and was able to turn in a solid stat line in his return. He only played 23 minutes, but he was efficient and was able to provide value from beyond the arc, as well as in the rebound and assist categories. It wasn’t quite to the level that he was producing at before the injury, but it was good to see him back on the floor. Minnesota plays on Friday, which is the second night of a back-to-back. There is a decent chance that DiVincenzo misses that game, so keep an eye on the injury report.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
10 months ago
The rookie has played well recently, and everything came together for him on Thursday. After recording the first double-double of his career in Minnesota’s last game, he followed that up with a new career-high for points. 16 of his 25 points came in the second half, and he stepped up after Anthony Edwards was ejected to nearly help Minnesota pull off the comeback. Edwards picked up his 16th technical foul, which will likely lead to him being suspended against the Jazz on Friday. That will provide Shannon Jr. with a great opportunity to build on this performance, assuming the technical doesn’t get rescinded.
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
After picking up the second technical, Edwards threw the basketball into the stands on his way to the locker room, which will certainly draw another punishment from the league. This was Edwards’ 16th technical foul, which means that he will be suspended for one game, unless one of the technicals that was called in this game is rescinded. Edwards will likely serve that suspension against the Jazz on Friday, barring the league stepping in. Whenever that takes place, and for the rest of Thursday’s game, Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will take on larger roles. Edwards finished with 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers prior to his ejection.
Source: Dave McMenamin
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Edwards has appeared in five straight games, and the calf injury he’s nursing won’t keep him sidelined against LeBron James and company. DiVincenzo hasn’t played since January 15, and he’ll likely face a minutes restriction when he comes off the bench in his return.
Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter
OKC • Guard • #9
10 months ago
With Oklahoma City holding a sizeable lead in the standings over the rest of the West, Caruso will get a night off. Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe should all divvy up Caruso’s minutes. They have a back-to-back on Sunday and Monday, so Caruso should be well-rested for that.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #21
10 months ago
Wiggins has been on a roll over the past month, emerging as a player worth adding in deep leagues. A double-digit scorer in 12 straight games, the Thunder wing has been a third-round player in nine-cat formats since February 1. Wiggins is rostered in 23 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he’s worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues while this run continues.
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
10 months ago
Williams ended a streak of five games in which he shot below 50 percent from the field on Wednesday, hitting that percentage in a win over the Nets. However, the field goal percentage hasn’t done much harm to his value, as J-Dub has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Williams remains a third-round player for the season, and it would be unsurprising if he cracked the top 25 by the end of the season. Oklahoma City finishes Week 17 and its current road trip with games against the Hawks (Friday) and Spurs (Sunday).
OKC • Guard • #2
10 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander has been so dominant this season that it’s nearly an achievement to hold him under 30 points. The Nets managed to do that on Wednesday, as he only attempted 11 shots from the field. However, SGA was 12-of-13 from the foul line, boosting the final point tally. Gilgeous-Alexander has “only” been a top-10 player since the trade deadline, indicating what fantasy managers have come to expect from him in recent seasons.
MIN • Guard • #5
10 months ago
Edwards has been dealing with a sore right calf recently, sitting out most of the fourth quarter of Monday’s comeback win over the Thunder. However, the malady did not keep him from making two huge defensive plays in overtime. If he’s unable to play against the Lakers, Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the likely replacement in the starting lineup. Also, rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. has played well recently, earning additional rotation minutes.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center • #27
10 months ago
While Gobert was present for Wednesday’s practice, he did not participate; he only received treatment for his lower back. Randle was not with the team for the session and will not play on Thursday. Naz Reid will remain in the starting lineup. Due to his defensive ability, rookie Jaylen Clark will likely be a starter as well.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center • #27
10 months ago
Gobert, who has missed the last four games with lower back spasms, only received treatment during Timberwolves’ practice. As for Randle, who has missed the last seven games with a strained groin, he was not with the team for the session. Neither player appears on track to return for Thursday’s game against the Lakers, meaning Naz Reid will remain in the starting lineup. Jaylen Clark has started the last two games, and the need to match up with Luka Doncic and LeBron James may keep him in that role.
Source: Chris Hine
MIN • Guard • #0
10 months ago
Having been out since January 15 with a toe injury, DiVincenzo appears on track to return at some point during the Timberwolves’ current road trip. His participation in Wednesday’s practice does not guarantee Donte will be available for Thursday’s game against the Lakers, as he is officially questionable. However, a return would give the Timberwolves another option on the perimeter, even if his minutes were restricted. Mike Conley has been DiVincenzo’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Chris Hine
MIN • Guard • #22
10 months ago
Initially on a two-way deal, the 2023 second-round pick has played well enough this season to earn a standard contract. Clark has appeared in 17 games this season after missing the entire 2023-24 campaign with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and he has been a factor as a wing defender. The contract gives Clark some security, and while he may not significantly impact fantasy basketball, he’s a helpful option for the Timberwolves, especially defensively.
Source: Shams Charania
MIN • • #
10 months ago
The 26th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Hyland has struggled to establish himself as a pro. After beginning this season with the Clippers, he was waived by the Hawks after being acquired at the February trade deadline. While Hyland is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in Minnesota, he reunites with the executive (Tim Connelly) who drafted him in Denver.
Source: Shams Charania