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ORL • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
As opposed to other instances in which he’s sat for knee injury management reasons, Jalen Suggs is out on Sunday with a sore right groin. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Black, who’s worth streaming in this role. Also, da Silva will make a second straight start in place of the injured Paolo Banchero.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown capped his seventh 30-point outing in 14 games with a two-handed slam in the closing seconds, putting metaphorical cherry on a dominant all-around performance. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone poured in 16 points before halftime and finished with 17 more after the break, hoisting a season-high 33 shots in the process. He also grabbed double-digit boards for the first time this year to record his first double-double of the season. The Celtics open a three-game week with a home-and-home set against the rebuilding Nets before facing the Magic next weekend.
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White helped Boston build a commanding lead early on with 15 points and seven rebounds in the opening half as the Celtics shot 49 percent (25-of-51) and 9-of-20 (45 percent) from three-point range during that span. He drilled a key three-pointer with just over one minute remaining and hit a pair of free throws with 7.8 ticks left to help Boston hold off a late rally from Los Angeles. The 31-year-old point guard has performed at a third-round level for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 16 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks through 14 contests.
BOS • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Pritchard knocked down eight of 13 three-point attempts, including four after halftime, to eclipse the 30-point mark for the first time this year. He calmly sank his first free throws of the evening with 1.6 seconds remaining to extend the lead to three and seal the victory. The 27-year-old guard has been inconsistent from deep this season, averaging 2.5 made threes per game after hitting 3.2 per game last year. He’s averaging 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 0.8 steals through 14 contests.
ORL • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Suggs is out for Sunday’s game against the Rockets with what the Magic are calling a sore right groin. Anthony Black is in line for the start and is worth streaming. It’s unclear how long Suggs might be out for, but Black could be worth holding onto as the Magic have four games next week.
Source: Magic PR
ORL • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game is the last Orlando will play on its current road trip, so more should be learned about the severity of Banchero’s injury and how much more time he’ll miss early next week. As for who steps in to fill the void, that will once again be Tristan da Silva. The second-year forward was productive in Friday’s win over the Nets and should be rostered until Banchero returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
With Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined, da Silva slid into the starting unit and took full advantage of the opportunity. He played 32 minutes and had his best offensive performance of the season, which included a clutch triple with less than two minutes left to get Orlando within a point. It’s unclear how long Banchero will be sidelined, but if he remains out, da Silva should be worth streaming. He’s currently available in 96 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
ORL • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Turnovers aside, Suggs had a productive night against Brooklyn, but what is most encouraging is the minutes. He logged 28 minutes and has played at least 25 minutes in each of his last three games. Considering he had been limited to roughly 20 minutes prior to that, he’s clearly getting closer to being at full strength. That doesn’t mean he’s going to play back-to-backs, but this is a positive development for Suggs.
ORL • Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Bane entered this game having scored exactly 22 points in three of his last four games, and while he wasn’t able to match that mark again, he was still able to have a solid night. What is even more encouraging is that he continues to play big minutes and get plenty of shots. His 18 shots matched his second-most attempts in a game this season, and his 40 minutes were a season-best. Especially if Paolo Banchero (groin) remains out, Bane will continue to play a larger role on offense, which should help him get back to producing how he did in Memphis.
ORL • Forward • #22
about 2 months ago
Wagner was excellent last season when Paolo Banchero was unavailable, and that continued on Friday, with Banchero sidelined with a groin injury. Wagner turned in a strong line and came up big late; he knocked down back-to-back triples with less than two minutes left in the game to move the Magic from down one point to up five. Wagner has been solid all season, but if Banchero misses more time, Wagner will continue to produce like a fantasy star.
ORL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
With Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined, da Silva will slide into the starting unit in his place. da Silva has been a solid reserve this season, but his fantasy upside is limited. The absence of Banchero should open up plenty of shots for everyone in the starting unit.
Source: Cody Taylor
ORL • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
In his own words after the game on Friday, Banchero said that he believed he avoided a serious injury, and the MRI results would back that up. While a groin strain is not great news, it’s far better than there being any sort of tear. The Magic can afford to hold Banchero out against the lowly Nets and then he will “be evaluated daily moving forward.” That means he could return on Sunday against the Rockets or, more likely, sometime next week. In the meantime, Franz Wagner will see a bigger role in the office, and Anthony Black should get more minutes off the bench.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Banchero said he hurt his groin when he leapt for a rebound and then tried to accelerate quickly. He felt soreness on a couple of trips up and down the court and decided to remove himself from the game before it got worse. “This (groin injury), I can still do movements. There just was a pain there. (Trainers) said if it was torn or anything, I wouldn’t be able to do anything. So, that’s encouraging.” The Magic have no timeline for Banchero’s injury as of yet, but they will have a better idea after the 23-year-old undergoes imaging.
Source: The Athletic
ORL • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Back on the bench after starting Monday’s win over Portland for the then-absent Jalen Suggs, Black stepped up with one of his best performances of the season Wednesday night. The 17 points are the most he’s scored in a game since October 30, when he dropped a season-high 20 on the Bulls. With Black being his usual annoying self on the defensive end, he helped limit the Knicks to 44.3 percent shooting. However, good showing aside, Black is a player most valuable to fantasy managers on nights when Suggs (14/2/3/1/1 with one three-pointer) is unavailable.
ORL • Guard • #22
2 months ago
At this rate, Bane’s game-winning shot against Portland on Monday may be what fantasy managers look back on as the turning point in his season. Two nights removed from that much-needed event, Bane scored another 22 points on Wednesday while also dishing out eight assists. Over the past week, he has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats. While that doesn’t align with his Yahoo! ADP (45), Bane is headed in the right direction.
ORL • Forward • #22
2 months ago
With Paolo Banchero exiting Wednesday’s game during the second quarter with a strained groin, the Magic needed additional production from Wagner. He stepped up, recording a complete line to lead Orlando to arguably its most impressive win of the season. Wagner is providing fourth-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, closing in on his Yahoo! ADP (36). Orlando hosts Brooklyn on Friday in what could be another big game for Wagner, especially if Banchero can’t play.
BOS • Guard • #9
2 months ago
White was one of two Celtics players to score 20 or more points on Wednesday. His total likely could’ve been greater if not for a lopsided victory limiting him to only 26 minutes of game action. Nonetheless, he was efficient, productive from deep, and was involved in several areas throughout the game. White has now tallied four straight games with at least 16 points. He’ll look to stay productive against the Clippers on Sunday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
A blowout win limited the former Finals MVP to just 25 minutes of game action on Wednesday. Still, he was productive in his time on the floor, scoring efficiently from both inside and outside the arc while tallying more rebounds and assists than his season averages entering Wednesday’s contest. He didn’t record any stocks for the second straight game, but still had a fine night overall. A more competitive game on Sunday against the Clippers could lead to a more typical scoring performance from Brown.
BOS • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Pritchard bounced back from a couple of inefficient five-point performances by tallying his second-highest scoring total of the season. The veteran guard matched his season-high in threes during his 30 minutes of game action and came up just one assist shy of his third double-double this season. Pritchard had been playing very well during November up until the two previous games. With a strong showing against Memphis, he seems to be back on track.
ORL • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Banchero suffered a strained left groin during the first half, exiting with 6:40 remaining in the second quarter. Jonathan Isaac replaced the Magic forward in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he may be thrust into a starting role if Banchero misses time. Depending on how many minutes he’s allowed to play, Isaac could be worth a look in deep leagues. Banchero finished with four points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Source: Jason Beede
BOS • Guard • #27
2 months ago
The Celtics have made just one change to their starting lineup, with Walsh replacing Josh Minott. While Minott had his moments this season, the inconsistency may have played a role in Joe Mazzulla’s decision to give Walsh an opportunity to start. Both players are worth watching to see how the rotation shakes out.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Guard • #28
2 months ago
González sprained his left ankle during Tuesday’s game against the 76ers. The 19-year-old guard was said to be good enough to return to the game, though he remained out. González is now probable for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies, which indicates the injury isn’t too severe.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
Brown struggled to find his shot in the early stages of this one, going 1-of-7 from the field in the first half, but managed to get to the charity stripe for five free throws to salvage his scoring line. He came alive in the second half, sparking a 36-point third quarter for the Celtics, and finishing the second half with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting. He drained a pair of free throws with 33.5 second left to tie the ballgame, but it was Derrick White that took the final shot for the Celtics as time expired. The 29-year-old superstar has enjoyed one of the highest usage rates in the entire league this season and is averaging nearly 28 points per-game through 12 contests, delivering eighth-round value for fantasy purposes. The Celtics are back in action on Wednesday night when they host the Grizzlies.
ORL • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Suggs sat out Monday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. However, Wednesday’s game isn’t part of a back-to-back, so Suggs will be available, which will push Anthony Black to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward • #30
2 months ago
Hauser was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t a surprise. Since starting the first two games of the season, Hauser has been in a reserve role, and his minutes have dwindled. Unless he gets the chance to start, he shouldn’t be rostered.
Source: Noa Dalzell
ORL • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Banchero scored 28 points for the third time in his last five games. When he’s shooting above 50 percent from the field and taking a lot of free throws, the 22-year-old power forward can score points in bunches. Banchero has been close to a top-100 player in nine category leagues this year. He’ll be back in action on Wednesday against the Knicks.
ORL • Guard • #22
2 months ago
In a tie game with 1.9 seconds left in regulation, Bane hit a buzzer-beater from behind the three-point line to give the Magic the win. The 27-year-old shooting guard struggled from long range in this game as he was just 1-of-6 from behind the arc. Bane has still managed to have 22 points and seven assists in two of his last three games. The Magic have three more games this week, starting with a matchup with the Knicks on Wednesday.
ORL • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Magic, so Jalen Suggs is out as he continues to work his way back from knee surgery. Black moves into the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy value, and Tyus Jones should receive a modest boost. Orlando’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Orlando Magic
BOS • Forward • #30
2 months ago
Hauser is dealing with a sprained right wrist, a potentially problematic issue since he is a right-handed shooter. However, the probable tag suggests that this isn’t a serious issue and that Hauser will play. His availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, especially with Josh Minott playing well as the starting power forward.
Source: Taylor Snow
ORL • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Suggs had his best game of the season on Sunday with a 20/8/4/3 line against the Celtics, but he’ll get a night off for the second leg of Orlando’s back-to-back set. In his absence, expect Anthony Black and Tyus Jones to see additional playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #22
2 months ago
Wagner has now scored 20 points or more in eight of Orlando’s 10 games, but Sunday’s performance was far from vintage for him. Frequent trips to the foul line salvaged what was a poor night from the field, with Wagner shooting 5-of-17 two nights after going 9-of-18 in an NBA Cup victory over the Celtics. However, the rebounds, assists and steals were certainly valuable, and a reminder that Wagner doesn’t need a high-scoring to impact fantasy basketball. He heads into Week 4 providing top-75 value in eight- and nine-cat formats.
ORL • Guard • #4
2 months ago
A double-digit scorer in three straight games, Suggs finished Sunday with his first 20-point outing of the season. And he was highly efficient, shooting 75 percent from the field. However, what was most notable about Suggs’ performance on Sunday was his playing a season-high 29 minutes. Before that, he had not surpassed 21 minutes for injury management reasons. Anthony Black (4/3/0/1) still played 20 minutes off the bench, but his fantasy value will decrease as Suggs’ minutes increase.
ORL • Forward • #5
2 months ago
After the Celtics limited Banchero to 15 points on 4-of-10 shooting on Friday, the Magic forward was far more assertive in Sunday’s rematch. While the approach did not result in an Orlando victory, Banchero’s 10 free-throw attempts were a positive. He’s closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats, and he’s ranked within the top-75 in eight-cat. Banchero hasn’t always been the best player to use an early-round pick on in category leagues, but he can change that this season. Orlando plays four games during Week 4, starting with Portland on Monday.
BOS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
For just the second time this season, Simons recorded a 20-point game, with the 25 matching his tally in an October 27 win over New Orleans. All due respect to the Pelicans, but putting up an efficient 25 points on the Magic is a different matter. Over his last three games, Simons is shooting 19-of-37 from the field, and as a result, his season percentage is approaching 44 percent. His overall fantasy value remains low, but this three-game stretch was much-needed for Simons as he looks to establish himself in Boston. The Celtics begin a three-game Week 4 in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
BOS • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Regardless of how many points he scores, White consistently provides fantasy managers with excellent value. Sunday was his first game with at least 20 points since Boston’s season opener against the 76ers, and he also provided solid value in assists, steals and three-pointers. White is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats, and history suggests he’s capable of being even better as the season progresses. Boston plays three games during Week 4, but only one will be played after Wednesday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
While Brown’s streak of 30-point games ended at three, he’s scored 28 or more in six of his last seven. The Celtics wing has been a better option in eight-cat formats than nine-cat for most of his career, and that has been the case this season as well. While providing eighth-round value in the latter, Brown has been four rounds better in eight-cat. The key to closing the gap is turnovers, of which JB’s averaging 3.6 per game. He had four on Sunday, which was the lone negative to his night.
BOS • Forward • #26
2 months ago
Tillman will be back after a one-game absence, which shouldn’t have much of an impact on Boston’s rotation. Tillman’s role has been minimal this season. Neemias Queta will continue to start at center, with Luka Garza filling out most of the reserve minutes.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Guard • #9
2 months ago
White was one of three Celtics starters to score at least 16 points, and his 10 assists were a season-high for the guard. Unsurprisingly, he continues to provide excellent fantasy value, ranking within the top-50 in nine-cat formats. The hope for fantasy managers is that White can pick up the scoring, as he has not recorded a 20-point game since the season-opening loss to the 76ers.
BOS • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Since going through a three-game stretch in which he shot 3-of-21 from beyond the arc, Pritchard has found his stroke. Making five of his eight attempts, the Celtics guard has gone 11-of-25 from deep over the last three games, scoring at least 18 points in each. Pritchard offers limited defensive value, making his three-point production that much more critical to his fantasy value. He and the Celtics will look to even the score when they face the Magic again on Sunday.
ORL • Guard • #0
2 months ago
With starter Jalen Suggs (14/3/5 with four three-pointers) limited to 21 minutes due to foul trouble, Black stepped up with arguably his best all-around performance of the season. A pest defensively, the third-year guard recorded four steals and a blocked shot, and he was also efficient on offense. The backup role limits Black’s fantasy potential, especially with a healthy Suggs in the fold, but he’s providing late-round value in 12-team formats.
ORL • Forward • #22
2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Wagner has been Orlando’s most consistent player this season in terms of fantasy value. He’s the lone Magic player ranked within the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, closing in on top-50 value in the former. Counting Friday, Wagner has scored 20 points or more in seven of nine games, with Friday’s tally matching his previous high. Orlando ends Week 3 with another game against the Celtics on Sunday, but that contest will not have NBA Cup implications.
ORL • Guard • #22
2 months ago
After scoring 24 points in an October 27 loss to the 76ers, Bane fell into a four-game funk in which he averaged 8.8 points on 31.6 percent shooting. His ejection during the third quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks may have been the low point, and the Magic guard rebounded nicely on Friday. Bane established a season-high point total while equaling his previous high in assists. As he gets more comfortable with the new system and teammates, look for Bane to have more nights like Friday than Tuesday.
BOS • Forward • #26
2 months ago
Tillman won’t be available, but he has played sparingly this season. His few minutes per game will be divided between Neemias Queta, Luka Garza and Chris Boucher, with Queta the only one playing enough to warrant a roster spot.
Source: Shams Charania
BOS • Guard • #27
2 months ago
Walsh came into November as a forgotten man in Boston’s rotation, playing just four total minutes in October. However, he played 19 minutes against the Rockets on Saturday and then was up to 24 minutes on Wednesday. These were not garbage-time minutes either, as Walsh checked into the game in the first quarter. He was a plus-27 on the night and received praise from head coach Joe Mazzulla after the game, so it’s possible that Walsh could pick up extra minutes at the expense of Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman going forward.
BOS • Guard • #27
2 months ago
Walsh came into November as a forgotten man in Boston’s rotation, playing just four total minutes in October. However, he played 19 minutes against the Rockets on Saturday and then was up to 24 minutes on Wednesday. These were not garbage-time minutes either, as Walsh checked into the game in the first quarter. He was a plus-27 on the night and received praise from head coach Joe Mazzulla after the game, so it’s possible that Walsh could pick up extra minutes at the expense of Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman going forward.
BOS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
For the third time this season, Simons made at least four three-pointers in a game. Field-goal percentage and assists have been the issues for him thus far, with the Celtics guard shooting 41.2 percent and averaging a career-low 1.6 assists per game. By comparison, he’s a career 43 percent shooter and averages 3.2 assists. Given the production, he probably should not be rostered in 87 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
BOS • Center • #88
2 months ago
Jaylen Brown wasn’t the only Celtic to make history during Wednesday’s rout of the Wizards. Queta became the first player in franchise history to record at least 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while not missing a shot from the field in a game. Rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. What may be holding that percentage down is the playing time, as Queta has not surpassed 26 minutes in any game. He’ll be far more popular among fantasy managers if the minutes increase.
Source: Celtics Stats
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
Only one of Boston’s five starters, Josh Minott, surpassed 30 minutes on Wednesday. Brown only played 26 and was outstanding, shooting well over 50 percent from the field. And he made some history, becoming the first player in Celtics history to record at least 35 points, five rebounds and five assists in less than 30 minutes of play. Brown did not play at all during the fourth quarter, getting some valuable rest ahead of Friday’s game against the Magic.
Source: NBA
BOS • Forward • #8
2 months ago
While Minott can still have bouts of inconsistency, he’s developing into a player who should be considered in more fantasy leagues. Wednesday’s performance was his best, with the forward notching a career-high point total and three steals. Minott is rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and, understandably, some are hesitant to buy into him fully. But the potential to have nights like Wednesday may entice some to roll the dice on him.
ORL • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Banchero went 0-for-4 from beyond the arc but still finished just two assists shy of a triple-double. Orlando’s perimeter struggles continued, shooting 25 percent (5-of-20) from deep in the first half and falling behind by 17 at the break. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has underwhelmed early on relative to fantasy managers’ lofty expectations, averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds through eight games. The Magic will attempt to turn things around on Friday against the defensively-challenged Celtics in a tasty home matchup.
ORL • Forward • #23
2 months ago
There weren’t a ton of bright spots in this one for Orlando, but da Silva came off the bench to inject some much-needed life, knocking down four of five shots from downtown. The Magic continue to be one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, which gives da Silva a chance to carve out a larger role moving forward. He’s scored in double figures five times in eight games to open the season.
ORL • Guard • #22
2 months ago
Bane was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for pulling down Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu as he was going up for a layup. The following action of swatting the ball down onto a prone Okongwu was what prompted the technical foul, leading to Bane’s ejection. Bane finished with nine points (2-of-6 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), one rebound, two assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 23 minutes.
BOS • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Pritchard was expected to pop this season as a starter, and while he has been able to occupy that role, he hasn’t been as productive as many hoped. Last season, he averaged 3.2 three-pointers per game, but this was the first game this year that he hit more than two shots from deep. Pritchard will continue to play a large role on offense for the Celtics, and hopefully this was a performance that will get him going from beyond the arc.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
This was a solid response from Brown after he was held to just 12 points in Boston’s last game, which came after two straight 30-point outings. However, this was the second straight game that he didn’t get a three-pointer to fall, and he missed all nine attempts in this one. Brown will continue to be the primary scoring option for Boston, and he has a favorable matchup in their next game against the Wizards on Wednesday.
BOS • Forward • #30
2 months ago
Hauser replaced Josh Minott to start the second half of this game, but that didn’t lead to a good performance from either player. Hauser played 28 minutes to Minott’s 15, and it’s worth keeping an eye on to see if this is a move that will carry over into the Celtics’ game against the Wizards on Wednesday, or if this was just a result of Minott being in foul trouble again. Hauser is a good source of three-pointers, but Minott is a superior option in most other categories.
BOS • Forward • #8
2 months ago
Minott continues to provide a spark in his Celtics debut as he’s found a way to contribute across the board for fantasy purposes. He’s been a bit streaky as a shooter, but he’s done a nice job chipping in from a defense and rebounding standpoint thanks to his athleticism and motor. He’s worthy of a speculative roster spot in deeper fantasy leagues as he’ll remain a key component of the new-look Celtics’ rotation moving forward. Boston begins a four-game week with favorable home matchups against the rebuilding Jazz and Wizards before heading to Orlando for back-to-back road contests.
BOS • Guard • #55
2 months ago
Scheierman saw extended run in the second half with the Celtics getting blown out on the second night of a back-to-back. He made the most of the opportunity, hitting 6-of-7 shots — including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Performances like this can only help his chances of carving out a more consistent role in Boston’s rotation.
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
2 months ago
Carter recorded his second double-double of the season on Saturday, finishing one rebound shy of his season-high. Over his last two games, the Magic center has scored 34 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. Rostered in 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Carter’s limited offensive production gives him a low ceiling. And with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane at the top of the pecking order, that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
ORL • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Back in the Magic lineup after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Hornets, Suggs had a rough night from beyond the arc. He missed all seven three-point attempts, sinking his overall field-goal percentage. However, Suggs did rack up five steals, which was an excellent development for category-league managers and DFS players, as he salvaged something from Saturday’s effort. While Orlando plays three games during Week 3, it ends with a Sunday/Monday back-to-back, potentially limiting Suggs to two games. Due to Suggs’ availability, Anthony Black returned to the bench on Saturday, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot in 25 minutes.