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DEN • Guard • #27
19 days ago
Murray tweaked his left ankle during Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, but the probable tag suggests that he will be available on Sunday. With the Nuggets being as shorthanded as they currently are, the last thing the team needs is to lose Murray as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #32
19 days ago
If he’s able to play, Sunday’s game would be Gordon’s first since November 21. Spencer Jones has filled in admirably in Gordon’s absence, but the two-way contract forward’s fantasy ceiling would take a significant hit once he returns to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #4
19 days ago
Suggs, who recently returned to action after suffering a hip injury during the Magic’s NBA Cup loss to the Knicks, is back on the shelf. While it was his left knee that required a season-ending procedure in the spring, the Magic guard injured his right knee during Friday’s loss to the Bulls. The team has not provided a timeline, so Suggs should be considered out indefinitely until one is provided. Tyus Jones will return to the starting lineup, but Anthony Black is the player fantasy managers should target.
Source: Orlando Magic
DEN • Guard • #0
19 days ago
Braun has been out since November 15. While his absence may not have significantly affected fantasy basketball, that was at a time when the Nuggets were close to full strength. With Nikola Jokić and Cameron Johnson out, and Aaron Gordon also questionable for Sunday, there’s a clear need for Braun’s return. While a minutes limit may be in play for his first games back, Braun will have a higher fantasy ceiling due to the absences.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #0
19 days ago
Black continued to display his improved scoring with 18 points against the Bulls on Friday. The 21-year-old shooting guard averaged 18.9 points per game in the month of December. Black has been a revelation for the Magic this year and remains one of their best fantasy options regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
ORL • Forward • #5
19 days ago
Banchero continues to carry the offense with Franz Wagner out. The 23-year-old power forward has 84 points over his last three games. Unfortunately for the Magic, Banchero’s 31 points weren’t nearly enough as the game was out of reach late for the Magic. Orlando will have a chance to get back in the win column Sunday against the Pacers.
DEN • Guard • #27
19 days ago
It became the de facto Murray show for the injury-plagued Nuggets in their second contest since losing superstar Nikola Jokić earlier this week to a hyperextended left knee that is expected to keep him sidelined into late January. The 28-year-old star put up a whopping 28 shots in this one, his third-most in a game this season, and broke the 30-point barrier for the 10th time. He poured in 28 points by halftime and was relatively quiet down the home stretch as Denver’s lead evaporated. He’ll be asked to carry Denver for the foreseeable future since they’re also playing without starters Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Christian Braun (ankle), Cam Johnson (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf). It’s a positive short-term development from a fantasy standpoint as it significantly raises his scoring floor.
DEN • Guard • #8
19 days ago
With injuries decimating Denver’s starting lineup, Watson hoisted a season-high 22 shot attempts in this one. The 23-year-old wing doesn’t offer enough from a fantasy standpoint, besides some immediate scoring upside, to warrant consideration outside of deeper leagues. He’ll have an opportunity over the next few weeks to show what he can do with more on his plate.
DEN • Forward • #14
20 days ago
Murray is the only regular in the Nuggets’ starting lineup. Holmes enters the starting lineup for Friday’s game, two days after Jonas Valančiūnas suffered a strained calf. While the move does raise the rookie’s ceiling, fantasy managers should not expect to see Holmes play starters’ minutes, as he missed all of last season with a ruptured Achilles.
Source: Denver Nuggets
ORL • Forward • #1
20 days ago
Isaac is set to return after missing Wednesday’s game against Indiana with a knee injury. The 28-year-old power forward is averaging just 10.4 minutes per game this season. Isaac isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
DEN • Guard • #3
20 days ago
Strawther was initially listed as probable but is now available. However, he is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes, so leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #27
20 days ago
Initially probable for Friday’s game, Murray is officially good to go. He’ll once again take on the role of Denver’s primary offensive option as the team continues without the injured Nikola Jokić.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #17
20 days ago
Already without Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets lost Valančiūnas during Wednesday’s win over the Raptors. The four-week diagnosis means that Denver will be down its top two centers, and with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) also out, they’re in a tough spot depth-wise. DaRon Holmes II played 22 minutes off the bench on Wednesday; look for him to take on a prominent role out of necessity. He’s worth a roll of the dice, while managers can take a “wait and see” approach to Zeke Nnaji, who was a DNP-CD on Wednesday.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Center • #17
21 days ago
With Valančiūnas saying in the aftermath of Wednesday’s win over the Raptors that he felt a “pop” in his right calf, he may be looking at an extended absence. Nikola Jokić (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, while Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is not ready to return from his injury. That leaves DaRon Holmes and Zeke Nnaji, with the former playing 22 minutes off the bench in Toronto while the latter was a DNP-CD.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #13
21 days ago
Howard did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers. While his absence did not affect fantasy basketball, there were a few more minutes available to Jamal Cain, who contributed 11 points off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #1
21 days ago
Isaac did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, resulting in a few additional minutes off the bench for fellow reserve Noah Penda. However, neither has played enough to influence fantasy basketball. Both can remain on the waiver wire in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #3
21 days ago
Strawther was also probable ahead of Wednesday’s win over the Raptors. However, after being made available, he received a DNP-CD. Even if Strawther is available for Friday’s game, fantasy managers should not rely on him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #27
21 days ago
Murray appeared to tweak his ankle on Monday and was moving gingerly, but then played 38 minutes on Wednesday. The Nuggets cannot afford to lose him since he’s the only healthy starter they still have. We’d expect him to play through the tenderness on Friday and then perhaps have his minutes limited on Sunday against the Nets if the Nuggets can build a lead in that game.
DEN • Center • #17
21 days ago
While we don’t yet have a timeline for how long Valančiūnas might be out, an injury to him right now is obviously brutal, as he’s the only other center on the Nuggets’ roster, aside from Nikola Jokic, who is also out for the next month. It’s unclear how the Nuggets would manage their big man minutes with Aaron Gordon also sidelined. The only other healthy player over 6'9" on their entire roster is Zeke Nnaji, so he may be worth a stash in deeper fantasy formats.
Source: Michael Grange
DEN • Center • #17
21 days ago
Despite his minutes declining, Valančiūnas started 82 games as recently as the 2023-24 season. Last season, he started 21 games, but notably started nine games for the Kings when Domantas Sabonis was injured. Predictably, Valančiūnas started for the injured Nikola Jokic against the Raptors Wednesday. The results were excellent. Valančiūnas had 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes. He’s rostered in just 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but absolutely needs to be picked up in more leagues while Jokic is out.
DEN • Guard • #27
21 days ago
While Murray will have plenty of opportunities to completely takeover the Nuggets offense with Nikola Jokic (knee) out for the next month, the 28-year-old point guard just had a different running mate Wednesday. It was Peyton Watson who stepped up with 24 points in Jokic’s absence. Murray still came through in the clutch with a layup with 13 seconds left to put the Nuggets up three. The Nuggets will be back in action Friday against the Cavaliers.
DEN • Guard • #8
21 days ago
With the Nuggets down four starters including Nikola Jokic and facing the Raptors on the road, a clunker of a game would’ve been understandable. Instead, Watson led the Nuggets to victory with 24 points seemingly out of nowhere. The 23-year-old guard is averaging just 10.7 points per game this year. Raptors forward Brandon Ingram even told reporters after the game he didn’t expect Watson to play as well as he did. Still, his scoring isn’t nearly consistent enough to be worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
DEN • Guard • #24
22 days ago
As expected, Valanciunas will replace Nikola Jokic in the starting lineup. The unexpected change is that Pickett will move into the starting unit in place of Tim Hardaway Jr. THJ should still play a large role off the bench, but Pickett has upside as a streamer as a starter.
Source: Blake Murphy
DEN • Guard • #3
22 days ago
Strawther will be good to go after initially being listed as probable. He’ll be play his typical role off the bench, but he isn’t a player that is worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
22 days ago
Bitadze played just 19 minutes Wednesday, but was incredibly efficient with 14 points on seven field goal attempts and nine rebounds. The 26-year-old backup center isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues without an injury to Wendell Carter Jr., but after missing some time to injury this year, Bitadze showed why he’s considered a reliable reserve.
ORL • Forward • #5
22 days ago
Banchero drew some flack earlier this week after missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer Monday against the Raptors. The 23-year-old power forward bounced back in a big way Wednesday against the Pacers as he backed down his defender before driving and delivering the game-winner that put the Magic up 112-110 with seven seconds left. Banchero will continue to carry the offense with Franz Wagner out. The Magic will take on the Bulls Friday in their third of four games this week.
ORL • Forward • #1
22 days ago
Isaac has averaged just 10.4 minutes per game this season, so his availability isn’t a big deal for fantasy managers. With Jett Howard (illness) out, Noah Penda may see a couple of extra minutes off the bench with, but Penda isn’t worth picking up in most formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #22
22 days ago
Bane was forced out of Monday’s matchup with Toronto due to back spasms, but the issue won’t cause him to miss any time. Suggs will return following a six-game absence, though it’s unclear if he’ll face any restrictions in his first game back. Anthony Black has been phenomenal, and he should retain standalone value even if he heads back to the bench in favor of Suggs. Tyus Jones will see the biggest reduction in playing time with Suggs back in action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #3
23 days ago
Strawther is battling an illness, but that isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He’ll occupy his typical reserve role, which hasn’t resulted in much fantasy production this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #4
23 days ago
Suggs has missed Orlando’s last six games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup against Indiana. If he’s back, Tyus Jones will be pushed back to a bench role, which would eliminate his streaming value. Anthony Black would also likely take a hit in production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #1
23 days ago
With Goga Bitadze back in the Magic rotation, Isaac played less than a minute in Monday’s loss to the Raptors. While he may play credible rotation minutes on Wednesday if deemed healthy enough to play, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Isaac in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
23 days ago
After missing three games with a strained left knee, Bitadze played 16 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Raptors. Look for him to take on a similar workload on Wednesday. There’s no need to roster him in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #22
23 days ago
Due to back spasms, Bane had to leave Monday’s loss to the Raptors briefly before returning. He still played 30 minutes in Toronto. If Bane cannot play on Wednesday, Jase Richardson’s playing time would likely increase. He would only be worth the streaming risk if allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
23 days ago
Jokić’s injury is devastating for fantasy managers, as the No. 1 player in fantasy hoops was on an incredible tear. The silver lining is that he avoided a more serious injury, but his absence will cause a monumental hole in Denver’s lineup. Jonas Valančiūnas should get the nod as starting center, but he won’t be able to replicate Joker’s elite playmaking abilities. Jamal Murray should pick up the slack as a facilitator and scorer, while guys like Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown should be leaned on more as well. All three of Valančiūnas, THJ and Brown are worth picking up, though it’s still unclear what Denver will look like without its three-time MVP.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Forward • #5
23 days ago
Banchero ended a streak of 13 or less points in three consecutive games in a big way with a triple-double against the Raptors on Monday. The 23-year-old’s effort wasn’t enough to secure the win, though. Banchero missed a shot in the final seconds trailing by one with Scottie Barnes guarding him. The Magic have three more games this week, starting with the Pacers on Wednesday.
DEN • • #
23 days ago
Hardaway has scored at least 16 points in five straight games, moving into the starting lineup for the last four. With Nikola Jokić injuring his left knee, the Nuggets played the second half without four starters. While Hardaway can be a mixed bag offensively, he may be worth picking up in some 12-team leagues for at least the remainder of Week 11 due to the injuries.
DEN • Center • #17
23 days ago
While the overall minutes tally for Valančiūnas was modest, he played 11 of those 16 minutes after halftime. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokić, who suffered a left knee injury during the final seconds of the first half. If Denver has to play without its three-time MVP, Valančiūnas will likely move into the starting lineup. More should be learned about the severity of Jokić’s injury on Tuesday.
DEN • Guard • #27
23 days ago
Murray has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, and his role became much more critical during Monday’s defeat. If the Nuggets are forced to play without Nikola Jokić, who injured his left knee during the second quarter, Murray will become the focal point of the offense. Denver continues its road trip on Wednesday in Toronto; more should be learned about the severity of its star center’s injury on Tuesday.
DEN • Center • #15
23 days ago
After hyperextending his left knee late in the second quarter of Monday’s game, Jokić has officially been ruled out. While it’s unlikely to be another update from the team before the center is further examined by team doctors, an extended absence would have a seismic impact on the Nuggets’ rotation and fantasy basketball. Jonas Valančiūnas entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he would be the replacement in the starting five if Jokić misses time. The three-time MVP finished with 21 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer in 19 minutes.
Source: Sam Amick
DEN • Center • #15
23 days ago
Jokić hyperextended his left knee when teammate Spencer Jones stepped on the center’s foot while playing defense late in the second quarter. The three-time MVP limped back to the locker room and has not returned to the bench. Jonas Valančiūnas has replaced Jokić in the lineup to begin the third quarter.
Source: Denver Nuggets
ORL • Forward • #22
24 days ago
Wagner has missed Orlando’s last nine games with a left high ankle sprain. He’s been replaced in the starting lineup by Anthony Black, and that should remain the case for the foreseeable future. Black is worth picking up, as he has provided top-50 per-game value over the past two weeks.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
25 days ago
Bitadze is in danger of missing a fourth straight game. If he does, Jonathan Isaac will fill the backup center minutes, with Wendell Carter Jr. filling out a larger role as the starter without another true center available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #4
25 days ago
Suggs is expected to miss a sixth straight game, which means another starting opportunity for Tyus Jones. However, Anthony Black will remain the more appealing streaming option for fantasy managers as the starter in place of Franz Wagner.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #0
25 days ago
Black continues to shoulder more of the scoring workload for the Magic with Franz Wagner (ankle) still on the shelf, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last six games. He poured in 16 first-half points, hitting 3-of-5 from downtown, while the rest of the Magic went an absurd 0-for-13 from three-point range. He converted a clutch layup with 1:06 left in regulation to put Orlando in front during a back-and-forth slugfest that came down the wire. He also played phenomenal defense against Jamal Murray on the game’s final possession forcing him into a tough fadeaway that clanged off the iron. The Magic are back in action when they kick off a four-game week on Monday against the Raptors.
DEN • Center • #15
25 days ago
On the heels of a historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist triple-double earlier this week against the Timberwolves, Jokić finished the first half just three assists shy of a triple-double and accomplished the feat by the end of the third quarter. The 30-year-old generational talent reached the 30-point plateau for the 13th time with a floater in the final two minutes. He sank a pair of free throws in the final seconds to put Denver ahead momentarily in the back-and-forth affair. Jokić leads the NBA in rebounds (12.4) and assists (11.1) and ranks fifth in scoring (29.9) through 31 games. Unreal. The Nuggets are back in action on Monday when they open a four-game week on the road against the Heat.
ORL • Guard • #22
25 days ago
Bane capped off a stellar 15-point fourth quarter performance by knocking down a pair of clutch free throws with seven seconds left in regulation to put Orlando ahead for good in a back-and-forth slugfest. The 27-year-old guard has been hot-and-cold from a scoring standpoint in his Magic debut but he’s eclipsed 20 points in four of his last five games.
DEN • Guard • #27
25 days ago
Murray shot the lights out in the first half, draining 7-of-13, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, to finish with a game-high 16 points. He hit a driving floater with 37 seconds left to put Denver back in front but wound up missing a fadeaway at the buzzer. The 28-year-old guard has been excellent of late, averaging 28.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 0.7 assists and 0.1 blocks across seven games over the past two weeks, delivering second-round fantasy value during that span.
DEN • • #
25 days ago
Hardaway, who drew the starting assignment with Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (knee) out of action, drained a go-ahead three-pointer with just over two minutes left in regulation to put the Nuggets back in front during a back-and-forth affair. The 33-year-old journeyman has scored at least 19 points in four consecutive games, offering some appeal for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
26 days ago
Bitadze will miss a third straight game with a left knee strain. His absence doesn’t change anything for starting center Wendell Carter Jr., but it does mean that Jonathan Isaac will slot in as the backup.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Guard • #4
26 days ago
Saturday’s game will be the fifth that Suggs has missed since injuring his hip during a December 13 loss to the Knicks. Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has benefited the most regarding fantasy value.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
26 days ago
Bitadze has missed the last two games with a left knee strain. If he’s out again Saturday, Jonathan Isaac will serve as the backup to Wendell Carter Jr. Isaac isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, though.
ORL • Guard • #4
26 days ago
Suggs is trending towards missing his fifth consecutive game with a hip injury given his doubtful designation ahead of Saturday’s game against the Nuggets. We expect Tyus Jones to continue to start in his place while Anthony Black also sees a bump in usage.
ORL • Guard • #0
26 days ago
Black was one of the few bright spots for Orlando in this one as they continued to struggle offensively without Franz Wagner (ankle) in the lineup. He drained 6-of-12 shots, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, scoring a team-high 15 points in the first half. He cooled off a bit in the second half but was the lone Magic starter to cross the 20-point threshold. He’s put together a nice stretch over the past week, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks over five games during that span. The Magic wrap up a back-to-back on Saturday night against the Nuggets before kicking off a four-game week that includes two games against the Pacers along with the Raptors and Bulls.
ORL • Forward • #5
26 days ago
Yikes. Banchero’s ice-cold stretch continued in this one as he was held to 13 points or fewer for the second straight contest. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has been stuck in a rut offensively for the better part of the last two weeks, averaging just 19.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks over that six-game stretch, delivering abysmal 13th-round fantasy value during that span. Orlando’s persistent offensive struggles aren’t going to vanish overnight but they’ll get Franz Wagner (ankle) back at some point soon which should help elevate the rest of their secondary scorers. However, they need Banchero to elevate his game if they’re going to be a true contender in the Eastern Conference.
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
27 days ago
Bitadze will miss a second straight game as he deals with a strained left knee. Jonathan Isaac should once again slot in as Wendell Carter Jr.'s backup, a role in which he’s unlikely to reach 20 minutes. Isaac can be left on the waiver wire.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Forward • #23
27 days ago
After initially being listed as probable, da Silva has been cleared to return from a four-game absence. Rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson took on extra minutes with da Silva sidelined, but both will lose the little streaming value they held with da Silva back.
Source: Cody Taylor
ORL • Guard • #4
27 days ago
Suggs was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. Tyus Jones should continue to start in his place, where he has provided decent value. Anthony Black, who has been starting in place of Franz Wagner, should also continue to see a bump in production.
Source: Cody Taylor
DEN • Center • #15
27 days ago
The stars shine bright on Christmas Day, so it shouldn’t be surprising that Jokić got off to a dominant start to this game. He finished the first quarter with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists, which led to him making history by the end of the night. He became the first player in NBA history to finish with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game. 18 of his points came in the extra frame to secure the win on Christmas Day. Jokić has once again been the best player in fantasy basketball, but even he won’t be able to replicate this performance. This was otherworldly.
DEN • Guard • #27
27 days ago
Murray’s breakout season continued with another strong performance in this game. He had at least 30 points for the ninth time this season, with six of those coming over his last 10 games. This was also his second straight 30-point double-double, and he fell one three-pointer shy of matching his season high. Murray’s progress this season can be overshadowed by Nikola Jokic’s dominance, but he has provided first-round value this season and should be considered one of the premier options in fantasy basketball for the remainder of the season.
ORL • Forward • #23
28 days ago
Da Silva is on track to return after missing Orlando’s last four games. His absence resulted in rookie Noah Penda picking up additional minutes off the bench. While he didn’t do enough to affect redraft leagues, Penda will continue to have value in dynasty formats. Jase Richardson’s playing time will also decrease with da Silva available.
Source: NBA Injury Report