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CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Huerter will replace Josh Giddey (ankle) in the starting lineup. Giddey may miss a few games, but an official timeline for him isn’t clear. Vucevic will return to the starting unit in place of Zach Collins, who had been starting while Vucevic was out. Vucevic is expected to be limited to 28-30 minutes, so Collins should still play a significant role for a reserve.
Source: Chicago Bulls
ORL • Point Guard • #50
12 months ago
Anthony was limited in practice on Thursday, but he was never listed on the injury report. However, even after Orlando shared their starting unit on social media, Anthony has been scratched. Luckily, there is still about an hour before tipoff for managers to adjust their lineups, though Joseph isn’t an enticing option.
Source: Orlando Magic
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
12 months ago
After Thursday’s game against Brooklyn, Chicago will head out on the road for six straight games, with four of those coming next week. With Lonzo Ball (wrist) still sidelined, Tre Jones will remain in the starting unit until either Giddey or Ball is back.
Source: Julia Poe
CHI • Point Guard • #2
12 months ago
As expected, Ball will remain sidelined for a sixth-straight game. Tre Jones should remain in the starting unit, and he has played well as a starter over Chicago’s last four games, averaging 13 points, 5.3 rebounds and six assists during this stretch.
Source: Drew Stevens
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 year ago
Banchero extended his streak of 20-point games to seven, but it wasn’t enough to help Orlando get the win. They’ve now lost six of their last seven games. However, Banchero supplied a ton of offense for the Magic in this game as he scored 25 of their 84 points. It was a low-scoring game for both teams, but he was still able to provide his usual dose of buckets. This road trip will continue for Orlando in New Orleans on Thursday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 year ago
Monday’s game was Williams’s first since February 12, and he was restricted to 24 minutes. Unfortunately for those who have him rostered, he finished nowhere near that number. Williams has not provided much fantasy value this season, and when healthy, he hasn’t done enough to earn starters’ minutes consistently. There’s a reason why Williams is only rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Appearing in his first game since February 22, Vucevic was used in a reserve role for just the second time in his Bulls career. That didn’t prevent him from recording his 195th double-double as a Bull, moving into third on the franchise’s all-time list behind Artis Gilmore and Scottie Pippen. Zach Collins retained his spot in the starting lineup and played 23 minutes, finishing with seven points, nine rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. When Vooch returns to the starting lineup remains to be seen. But this may be where he stays in that role until he’s freed from any restrictions.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
Seemingly on his way to the best scoring effort of his NBA career, Giddey’s night ended disappointingly during the fourth quarter. He injured his right ankle after landing on the foot of a Pacers defender and did not return from the locker room. What’s concerning is that this is the same ankle Giddey injured during Australia’s final game during the Paris Olympics, which limited him during the preseason. If he has to miss time, Kevin Huerter (13/4/1/3/1 with three three-pointers in 34 minutes) will have added importance, possibly as Giddey’s replacement in the starting lineup.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
The tandem of White and Josh Giddey was outstanding on Monday, as they combined to score 58 points. Over the past month, Coby has provided fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. That production is two rounds better than what he’s done this season, and the Bulls may need a little more from White in the short term. Giddey injured his right ankle during the fourth quarter, and the Bulls have also been without Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu. With Dosunmu out for the season and Ball not having a timeline for return, look for White’s usage to increase if Giddey misses time.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 year ago
KCP didn’t even attempt a shot in this game. The lone rebound kept this from being a true Tony Snell performance, but it was still a rather disappointing night for fantasy managers. Caldwell-Pope hasn’t played a significant offensive role this season, and this was an incredibly low-scoring game for Orlando. However, this was the first time that he didn’t get a shot attempt. Managers shouldn’t expect this quiet of a performance from KCP often.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
White is officially available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. He’ll assume his usual role as one of the Bulls’ starting guards. Fantasy managers with White rostered need to ensure he’s in their active lineups before tipoff.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Vucevic will be back after missing Chicago’s last seven games, but he won’t be able to play a full role. Zach Collins, who had been starting in place of Vucevic, will still play a significant part off the bench. Williams, who hasn’t played since before the All-Star break, will also be limited, though he played fewer than 20 minutes in Chicago’s last three games before the break.
Source: Will Gottlieb
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 year ago
Williams is back after missing the last nine games in a row with a quad injury. The 23-year-old power forward should get some minutes in his first game back, but not enough to have fantasy value.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Vooch has missed seven straight games, and it’s unclear if he’ll face any restrictions after such a long layoff. Zach Collins has been excellent as a fill-in at center, but he is headed back to the bench. Fantasy managers should hang onto Collins in case Vucevic suffers any setbacks.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
White has scored at least 21 points in five straight games and appears set to continue being a key force on offense for the Bulls on Monday.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Zach Collins will continue filling in for Vucevic if he’s ruled out. A host of reserve wings could take on Williams’ minutes if he misses a 10th straight game.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 year ago
Banchero led Orlando in scoring and helped carry the team to an upset win on the road. The Magic got strong contributions from Banchero, Franz Wagner (18/7/5) and Cole Anthony (22/4/9) to negate a 63-point combined effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Both teams shot better than 50% from the floor, but Orlando made just a couple more plays. Banchero and Co. will look to add another win when they face the Rockets on Monday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
Giddey stuffed the stat sheet yet again as he produced his third triple-double of the 2024-25 campaign. He’s enjoying a productive first season in the Windy City, and he’s been even better over his last eight games with averages of 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in that span.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 1 year ago
Collins provided his third double-double in seven starts with Chicago, getting it going from downtown and crashing the glass with authority. Collins fouled out of Thursday’s win over Orlando after just 12 minutes, so this was a great bounce back effort. He’ll continue to shine for as long as Nikola Vucevic is sidelined.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
No surprises here as White was listed as probable and Ball as doubtful. White finished Thursday’s win over Orlando with a career-best 44 points, and he’ll look to keep the momentum going on Saturday against Florida’s other NBA franchise.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_06PM.pdf
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Zach Collins should continue to start in Vucevic’s place, making him a fine streaming option. Dalen Terry will be the biggest beneficiary of Williams’ absence.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_06PM.pdf
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 year ago
Williams has missed the last eight games with a quad injury, with February 12 being the last time he’s played. His continued absence will mean more rotation minutes for Julian Phillips, which does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
White is coming off a career-high 44 points in Thursday’s win over the Magic. The 25-year-old point guard is dealing with right toe sesamoitidis, but is likely to play Saturday against the Heat given his probable listing.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHI • Point Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Ball appears likely to miss a fourth straight game with a sprained right wrist. Tre Jones should remain in the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Jones is worth streaming in deep leagues until the Bulls clear Ball to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Vucevic has missed six games in a row and appears headed for a seventh. The 34-year-old center has had a surprisingly good season in fantasy, but can’t seem to shake the right calf strain. Zach Collins will continue to have fantasy value for as long as Vucevic is out.
Source: Drew Stevens
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Isaac was a late scratch against Chicago on Thursday, but he isn’t on the injury report against Milwaukee. He wasn’t on the injury report for most of the day before their game against the Bulls, and while that could happen again, the odds are low. Tristan da Silva may lose out on a few minutes with Isaac back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
about 1 year ago
WCJ will be remembered for his final touch of the game, but he should get credit for getting the Magic a final chance to tie or win the game. On Chicago’s last possession, he knocked the ball away from Coby White and dove on the floor to cause a tie-up. He won the ensuing jump ball, setting the Magic up for at least one more shot. Paolo Banchero’s go-ahead three was a miss. Carter Jr. corralled the rebound, but instead of tipping it in, he came down with it and then dunked it after time expired. It was a heartbreaking end to Orlando’s fifth-straight loss.
ORL • Small Forward • #22
about 1 year ago
Wagner added two boards, six assists, two steals and a block. It was a poor night in the efficiency department for Wagner, and it didn’t help that Paolo Banchero went 5-of-15 from the field. The star dup combined for 38 points on 11-of-33 shooting and failed to convert on their eight combined three-point attempts. Fortunately, all of Orlando’s starters scored at least 17 points to keep this one competitive, but Orlando has now dropped five straight. Wagner and Banchero will need to play better than this to stop the current skid, especially with a five-game road trip coming up that includes games against the Bucks, Rockets, Wolves and Cavs.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
Giddey returned following a one-game absence and picked up right where he left off. His numbers have been up across the board since the All-Star break, and Chicago’s starting PG has averaged 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 8.6 assists across his last seven appearances. He’s on a roll, and fantasy managers should continue to reap the benefits for the foreseeable future.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 year ago
White was electric in this one, and he joined Michael Jordan and Zach LaVine as the only Bulls to hit for at least 44 points and seven three-pointers in a single game. This one came down to the final possession, and White made an impact on defense by tipping a pass intended for Franz Wagner and shaving a couple seconds off the clock on the Magic’s final trip down the court. White averaged just 10.7 points across his last six matchups with the Magic, and to say his career night was unexpected is an understatement. He’s scored at least 24 points in four straight and hit multiple three-pointers in seven straight.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Isaac is a late scratch after not initially appearing on Orlando’s injury report. Tristan da Silva should take on a few extra minutes with Isaac sidelined, though he hasn’t been able to provide much statistical production even when he has played big minutes.
Source: Jason Beede
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 year ago
Williams will miss an eighth-straight game. In his absence, Julian Phillips should continue to see increased run.
Source: Chuck Swirsky on Twitter
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 year ago
Williams will miss an eighth-straight game. In his absence, Julian Phillips should continue to see increased run.
Source: Chuck Swirsky on Twitter
ORL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 year ago
Anthony is back after a one-game absence, and his return will push Cory Joseph back to the bench. Joseph only contributed eight points and five assists in 26 minutes as a starter on Tuesday, and he won’t hold any streaming value on Thursday.
Source: Orlando Magic
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
Giddey is back after missing Tuesday’s game, while Huerter is returning following a two-game absence. Tre Jones and Dalen Terry will both likely return to playing roles off the bench, though Jones should still see plenty of minutes. Unfortunately for Terry, he didn’t play a significant role even when he was in the starting unit.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 year ago
Vucevic and Ball will remain out for another game, with the former missing a sixth-straight contest. As for Ball, Thursday’s contest will be the third he’s missed with a sprained wrist. Zach Collins and Tre Jones have been the replacements in the starting lineup, and both are worth rostering when allowed to play extended minutes. Over the past two weeks, Collins, rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 year ago
Nothing has changed regarding Anthony’s status for Thursday’s game against the Bulls; he remains questionable. However, the Magic point guard’s presence at the shootaround is a positive. He’ll do more shooting before a decision is made regarding his availability. Anthony isn’t the most attractive fantasy option, but Jalen Suggs’ season-ending knee surgery makes him worth the risk in deep leagues.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
With Cole Anthony sidelined, many were expecting Anthony Black to move into the starting lineup, but Joseph got his first starting nod since 2022. Joseph didn’t contribute much in his 26 minutes, and Anthony Black wasn’t able to do much in his 15 minutes, as he finished with five points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal. None of these three guards have been viable replacements for Jalen Suggs, who underwent season-ending surgery. Managers will likely have to look outside of Orlando for the best replacement for Suggs.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 year ago
Banchero turned a lot of his weaknesses into strengths on Tuesday. Poor shooting percentages, an abundance of turnovers and a lack of defensive production have all limited Banchero’s value in nine-cat leagues, but that wasn’t the case on Tuesday. He set a new season-high for steals, shot the ball incredibly well and only had three turnovers. Managers shouldn’t expect this type of production from Banchero often, but it was a nice bonus in this game, and he hit some big shots down the stretch that nearly gave the Magic the win. They have two more games this week, with a home matchup against Chicago on Thursday up next.
ORL • Small Forward • #22
about 1 year ago
Though Wagner was able to extend his streak of 25-point games to three, he wasn’t able to do enough to end Orlando’s losing streak, which now sits at four games. Unfortunately, Wagner wasn’t able to provide much else outside of points on Tuesday, which has been an issue for him since he returned from his extended absence. Sharing the court with Paolo Banchero certainly limits Wagner’s usage, and he hasn’t been able to contribute as many rebounds, assists and steals as he did earlier in the season. He was a fantasy superstar to start the year, but he has regressed back to being a mid-round player over the past month.
ORL • Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
With Cole Anthony (toe) sidelined, Joseph will slide into the starting lineup after playing 10 minutes on Sunday. Joseph hasn’t been a consistent part of Orlando’s rotation this season, but he will get a big opportunity on Tuesday. Anthony Black will likely fill out the backup point guard minutes.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 year ago
Anthony was a late addition to the injury report, and he has now officially been ruled out. Anthony Black will likely slide into the starting lineup, with Cory Joseph filling out the backup point guard minutes.
Source: Orlando Magic PR
ORL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 year ago
Anthony has been filling in as the Magic’s starting point guard with Jalen Suggs out. Now he’s popped up as questionable just hours before game-time Tuesday, giving him a legitimate chance to miss the game against the Rockets. Anthony Black would likely move into the starting lineup and be worth streaming if Cole Anthony is out.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 year ago
Suggs is set to miss the rest of the season after having arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee. The procedure also involved a Mosiacplasty to repair the Trochlear joint surface. While he’s going to miss the rest of the year, he’s expected to make a full recovery. Cole Anthony will continue to start at point guard for Orlando and should be rostered in all leagues.
ORL • Small Forward • #22
about 1 year ago
Wagner had an opportunity to send Sunday’s game into overtime but failed to convert a layup in the final seconds. This was a rough ending for the Magic forward, who finished with another respectable stat line. Since the All-Star break, Wagner has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While that doesn’t align with his hot start to the season, he remains a top-30 player in eight- and nine-cat formats overall. Wagner will look to redeem himself when the Magic host Toronto again on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 year ago
Banchero only attempted nine shots on Sunday, but that’s because he made a living at the foul line. He’s attempted at least eight free throws in every game the Magic have played since the All-Star break, hitting double digits on three occasions. With Jalen Suggs (knee surgery) out indefinitely, the Magic will need more production from Banchero and Franz Wagner offensively as they look to avoid a freefall down the East standings.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 year ago
Suggs hasn’t played since late January and it appears likely he’ll miss the rest of the season. The 23-year-old will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee. The Magic guard is expected to make a full recovery. Cole Anthony has stepped in as Orlando’s starting lead guard in Suggs’ absence and remains a solid fantasy option going forward.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 year ago
Suggs has dealt with back, quad and knee issues that have kept him out for all but one game since January 3. While he’s considered out indefinitely, it’s difficult to imagine he returns to action before the end of the season. Suggs can be dropped in fantasy leagues while Cole Anthony and Anthony Black handle the point guard minutes for Orlando.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
about 1 year ago
Carter Jr. continues to start at center for the Magic, but it hasn’t resulted in a massive leap in production. He has been solid on the glass, grabbing double digit rebounds in three of his last five starts. Carter Jr. remains the best fantasy center in Orlando, but neither he nor Goga Bitadze has provided standard league in recent weeks. Carter Jr. ranks just inside the top-150 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks.
ORL • Small Forward • #22
about 1 year ago
Per usual, Wagner and Paolo Banchero were the main sources of offense for Orlando. They combined to score 68 of Orlando’s 115 points, which wasn’t enough to counter Stephen Curry’s 56 points. Wagner has had a spectacular season, though he has been quieter in recent weeks. That can likely be attributed to sharing the ball and court with Banchero. Wagner ranks just outside the top-75 in nine-cat leagues over the last two weeks, a far drop from his season-long value of just outside the top-25.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 year ago
Golden State didn’t have an answer for Banchero early on in this game, which allowed him to score 24 points in the first half alone. Banchero wasn’t quite able to match his first half scoring total after the break, but he was able to get over 40 points for the second time this season and the first time since October. Banchero also shot a high percentage from the floor, which was great to see after he went eight straight games making less than 50 percent of his shot attempts. He’ll look to keep this going into Orlando’s final game of the week, which is a home matchup with Toronto on Sunday.
ORL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 year ago
Anthony suffered a knee injury Tuesday against Cleveland and left that game early. Evidently, the injury isn’t severe, and he’ll be back in action without missing a game. Anthony should handle his typical workload.
Source: Jason Beede on Twitter
ORL • Point Guard • #50
about 1 year ago
Anthony didn’t return after hurting his knee against the Cavaliers on Tuesday but went through shootaround Thursday. He’s been starting at point guard lately, but could be replaced by Anthony Black if Anthony is not healthy enough to play.
Source: Mason Williams