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ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed Orlando’s last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Amen Thompson is in danger of missing a second-straight game with an ankle injury and could be replaced by Tari Eason in the starting unit again if ruled out. Jock Landale could step in as Alperen Sengun’s primary backup if Adams is ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Green posted his second straight 30-point game and third across his last five. He’s scored at least 20 points in seven of his last eight and has been excellent on offense, save for a six-point showing against the Heat. Green and the Rockets face the Jazz on Thursday, a team he scored 25 against earlier this season and 34 and 41 in two matchups last season.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner struggled to find his shot in this one, going just 8-of-22 from the floor and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. In four games leading up to this one, he averaged 23.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists, so Tuesday’s productive outing was more of the same, albeit with some inefficient shooting. Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 58 of Orlando’s 111 points in this one, and the duo should continue to shoulder the scoring load when the Magic host the Mavericks on Thursday.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Due to a sprained left ankle, which is the same one he injured in early March, Thompson has been scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game. Tari Eason is the replacement in the starting lineup, and he should be streamed in shallow leagues until Thompson is cleared to return. There’s no word on the severity of this sprain, but Thompson missed nearly two weeks due to the previous ankle injury.
Source: Lauren Williams
ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen is available after being inactive for two games with a sprained left ankle. While Cole Anthony’s continued absence may result in Queen playing a few rotation minutes off the bench, he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be the sixth Anthony missed since aggravating his strained left big toe. While Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, whoever has the “hot hand” between him and Anthony Black will play the lion’s share of the minutes. Black was that player on Monday, accounting for 17 points and six assists in 30 minutes off the bench. Neither he nor Joseph has been consistent enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #0
9 months ago
The Magic remain without Cole Anthony, who is recovering from a toe injury that has sidelined him for five of the team’s last six games. While Cory Joseph (5/4/5 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) has been his replacement in the starting lineup, Black came through with one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard has scored 13 points or more in three of his last four outings, providing top-60 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Due to his inconsistency, Black is not to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. But his recent play will grab attention in some deep leagues.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
After three straight games with 20 points or more, Wagner recorded his first 30-point game since February 8 on Monday. Unfortunately for him and those who have the Magic forward rostered, this was Orlando’s last meeting with the Lakers this season. Franz was elite in the first meeting, scoring 37 points and hitting the game-winning shot. Over the past two weeks, Wagner has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Orlando plays three more games during Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three straight and five of his last six games, his best run of the season to date. Shooting over 50 percent from the field on Monday, the Magic forward has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For a player who has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues for most of the season, Banchero is getting hot at the right time for those who have him rostered.
ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen will remain sidelined with a sprained left ankle. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as the two-way contract guard is not in the Magic rotation when healthy.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Of Orlando’s last six games, including Monday against LA, Anthony has been available just once, and he exited that game after playing six minutes. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard, with Anthony Black filling out the reserve minutes. However, neither has been able to contribute fantasy value with any consistency.
Source: Jason Beede
HOU • Center • #12
9 months ago
Adams’ playing time has increased recently, with the veteran center logging 21 minutes or more in four of his last five appearances. However, Sunday’s game was the first in which his production was impactful. Adams recorded his third double-double of the season, and the three blocked shots matched his season-high. However, one night does not make Adams a player worth adding, especially with the Rockets only playing three games during Week 21.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Sengun finished Sunday’s loss with his fourth triple-double of the season and first since November 26. The Rockets center also did not commit a turnover, which was the first time he’d accomplished that since January 25. Sengun has only been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, but fantasy managers don’t have much to worry about regarding his production. The Rockets play three games during Week 21, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #9
9 months ago
For the second time in four games, Brooks has made five three-pointers. However, while he has averaged 2.8 three-pointers per game over the past two weeks, the Rockets guard has only provided 12th-round value in eight-cat formats. Brooks does not offer much value as a rebounder, and his defensive stats have also been limited. That makes him a difficult player to trust in most fantasy leagues, even on nights like Sunday.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
While Green’s point total was impressive, he only shot 33.3 percent from the field. An 11-of-14 night from the foul line boosted the Rockets guard’s final tally, and fantasy managers can also benefit from the five assists. Green shot 3-of-12 from three against the Nuggets and is now 16-of-57 over his last five. Three-point percentage is not a scoring category in default leagues, but Green’s willingness to take those shots has torpedoed his field goal percentage many nights.
ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen’s availability does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed five games since aggravating his toe injury during a March 16 win over the Cavaliers. Cory Joseph has been the starter in Anthony’s absence but has not provided reliable fantasy value. Even if Anthony remains out, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Joseph in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Thompson returned after missing the last six games and played great. The 22-year-old point guard wasn’t on a minutes restriction as he played 35 minutes in the four-point victory. Thompson impacted the game every which way with 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists, seven steals, and a block. It’s good to have him back for both the Rockets and fantasy managers.
HOU • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Earlier this week, VanVleet struggled badly with his shot against the 76ers. The 31-year-old point guard scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting in 38 minutes of a game that went to overtime. Two games later, VanVleet dropped 37 points on the Heat to hand them their 10th straight loss. It was the most points he’s had in a game since December 1 against the Thunder, when he had 38 points. Houston finishes the week with a matchup Sunday against the Nuggets.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner only played 24 minutes on Friday due to the lopsided score. However, that was enough time for him to extend his streak of 20-point games to three, and he has also had eight rebounds in each of those. He also was able to clean up the turnovers; Wagner only turned it over once after having 18 turnovers across his three previous games. Washington was an easier matchup than Orlando’s last three games, but it was still a strong performance from Wagner. Unfortunately, this was the second game of a short two-game week for Orlando.
ORL • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Black’s recent production has been inconsistent despite Cole Anthony being in and out of the lineup. He was out of it on Friday with the same toe injury that has plagued him, and Black had one of hist best performances of the past month. His 26 minutes were also the most that he has played in nearly a month, and he took on a larger role than Cory Joseph, who started at point guard. Black still isn’t a standard league option, but this was an encouraging performance for dynasty managers.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero did most of his work early on, which allowed Orlando to take a double digit lead into halftime and extend it to 30 points entering the fourth quarter. Banchero didn’t see the floor in the final frame after scoring 20 points in the first half and adding 10 more in the third quarter. He has now scored at least 25 points in six of Orlando’s last seven games and provided top ten value in nine-cat leagues during that stretch. Unfortunately, that was the final game of a two-game week for the Magic.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Thompson will be back after missing Houston’s last six games. He will also immediately return to the starting lineup, which will likely push Tari Eason to a reserve role. Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. should still play large roles off the bench, but Thompson doesn’t have a minutes restriction, so Eason and Smith Jr. will be slightly limited.
Source: Danielle Lerner
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Both Anthony and Queen were initially questionable, and their absences will leave Orlando thin at guard. This will be a fifth-straight absence for Anthony, which means another start for Cory Joseph, with Anthony Black filling out a large role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Reports from earlier in the week suggested that Thompson could make his return to the lineup against Miami, and the most recent injury report indicates that will likely be the case. Thompson should immediately slide back in to the starting lineup, which will push Tari Eason back to the bench and limit the minutes of both Eason and Jabari Smith Jr.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony’s lingering toe injury has caused him to miss three of Orlando’s previous four games. His status is up in the air and Cory Joseph should continue to start in his place if he’s ruled out on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center-Forward • #35
9 months ago
“Just when I thought I was out...they pulled me back in.” Bitadze has been ineffective since late January, scoring in double figures four times in 23 appearances. While Wednesday was a good night for Bitadze, fantasy managers should not overreact. Wendell Carter Jr. remains the starter, and he finished with four points, six rebounds and one blocked shot in 19 minutes. Neither Magic center should be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
While Wagner finished with solid numbers in the points, rebound and assist categories, the efficiency left something to be desired. In addition to shooting 8-of-19 from the field, he was responsible for a game-high six turnovers. Wagner has averaged 2.9 miscues per game since the All-Star break, so most fantasy managers won’t be concerned by Wednesday’s tally. He’ll look to end Week 20 on a high note when the Magic visit the Wizards on Friday.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three of his last four appearances, but a run of three consecutive double-doubles concluded on Wednesday. While he has been a better points league option than categories for most of his career, the Magic star has been a top-30 player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Turnovers have been the issue for Banchero on most nights, but he only committed two on Wednesday. Orlando only plays once more during Week 20, Friday night against the Wizards.
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason’s line on Wednesday was excellent, as he filled the stat sheet outside of three-pointers. The five steals were one shy of his season and career highs, and Eason has scored 15 points or more in four straight outings. Since the All-Star break, Eason has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Amen Thompson (ankle) likely returning on Friday, Tari may return to the bench. However, he should still be rostered in standard leagues.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Sengun has recorded a double-double in four straight and five of his last six appearances, one reason why the Rockets have ripped off eight consecutive wins. He committed three turnovers, which is lower than his average of 3.8 per game since the All-Star break. Due to the turnovers, a four-round gap separates Sengun’s eight-cat and nine-cat values. He’ll look to end Week 20 on a high note as the Rockets close with games against the Heat and Nuggets.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Green and the Rockets have won their last eight games, with a strong second half getting the job done on Wednesday. Green has scored 23 points or more in five straight games, averaging 27.2 points per contest. With the improved scoring, he has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats during this stretch. The Rockets play twice more during Week 20, starting with the Heat on Friday in the final game of their current road trip.
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
With Anthony not participating in Tuesday’s practice of Wednesday’s pregame shootaround, the writing regarding his availability was on the wall. His absence means Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
While Anthony remains questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, he did not practice on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday’s pregame shootaround. That doesn’t bode well for his chances of playing against the Rockets. Cory Joseph has started Orlando’s last three games, but the veteran point guard has offered minimal streaming value.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
While officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game, Anthony did not practice on Tuesday. Cory Joseph will likely start regardless of Anthony’s status, as that was the case in Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers. Joseph offers a limited fantasy ceiling, even if he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony sat for two games before logging only six minutes in Sunday’s win over Cleveland. A missed practice on Tuesday means Anthony should be considered questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Rockets. If Anthony is ultimately ruled out, Cory Joseph could see increased run.
Source: Jason Beede
HOU • Guard-Forward • #9
9 months ago
Prior to fouling out, Brooks was able to pour in the points. This was the second time during this winning streak that Brooks has scored at least 25 points in a game. He isn’t typically a strong option in category formats, but when he is able to score at this rate, he can make an impact. Still, managers can’t trust him to score like this consistently. This was a great performance for Brooks, but he should only be rostered in deeper formats.
HOU • Forward • #10
9 months ago
Smith Jr. was pushed back to playing a reserve role with Tari Eason back in the lineup, but that didn’t stop him from filling up the box score. Smith Jr. set a new season-high for scoring in this game and came up clutch at the end. He hit a three-pointer with less than 30 seconds left to cut Philly’s lead to three, and with Houston down three with five seconds left, Smith Jr. was sent to the free throw line. He made the first and perfectly missed the second at the right angle to allow Alperen Sengun to collect the rebound and tie the game up. It has been a rough year overall for Smith Jr., but hopefully this can provide him with some momentum.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
After a rough first half in which Green finished with just five points on 2-of-11 shooting, he was able to flip the script after the break. He contributed 25 points and nine assists after halftime to help them erase a 25-point deficit in the third quarter and win in overtime. This was the the fourth-straight game that Green has scored at least 20 points, and he has scored 25 in three of those four. This is turning into another late season scoring tear for Green, which has helped Houston win seven games in a row.
HOU • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Though it was a rough shooting night for VanVleet, he was able to somewhat make up for it with production in other categories. His night came to an end a bit early after he was whistled for a Flagrant 2 foul late in the fourth quarter. Houston was able to complete the comeback and get the win, but it was without VanVleet on the floor. Shooting percentage has never been a strong category for him, but he shouldn’t have many more duds like this one moving forward.
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason sat out Houston’s last game since it was the second night of a back-to-back. However, he’ll return to occupying his normal spot in the starting unit, which will push Jabari Smith Jr. back to the bench. Amen Thompson could return later this week, meaning this could be one of the last few games as a consistent starter for Eason.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Head coach Ime Udoka said that Thompson’s “one final hurdle” is to go through contact drills. Udoka was reportedly “hesitant” to put an exact date on Thompson’s return but said that he is progressing well. Even if Thompson doesn’t return against Miami, he could be back to close out the week against Denver on Sunday. Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason will continue to be in and out of the starting unit until Thompson returns, though both likely will come off the bench when the rotation is fully healthy.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason sat out Houston’s win over the Bulls on Saturday, as it was the Rockets’ second game in as many nights. His return means Jabari Smith Jr. will return to the bench, which lowers the former lottery pick’s fantasy ceiling. Smith should still be rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Despite Cole Anthony (toe) returning to the lineup, Joseph was able to hold on to his spot as Orlando’s starting point guard. It could be just because it was Anthony’s first game back, but it could certainly be because this is a permanent change. We may have to wait longer to figure that out since Anthony exited early from this game because of the toe injury. Joseph wasn’t productive in this game, but reserve guard Anthony Black was able to turn in a solid 17/3/2/2 line with three three-pointers off the bench.
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
9 months ago
Even with a fluctuating role that saw him spend a lot of time as both a starter and a reserve, WCJ hasn’t been a great rebounder this season. However, he was able to record his ninth double-double of the season on Sunday. It was one of Carter Jr.’s best games on the glass, but he wasn’t able to contribute much value in other categories. Unfortunately for fantasy managers that need him for the playoffs, Orlando only plays two games next week.
ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero has been on an absolute tear recently that has resulted in one of the best stretches of his career. He’s never been a great option in category fantasy formats, but entering Sunday’s game, he ranked in the top ten in nine-cat value over the past two weeks. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to keep that going in this game. However, Banchero was still able to help Orlando end Cleveland’s winning streak. He hit a mid-range pull-up with 45 seconds left that gave the Magic a late lead, and his teammates extended that lead at the free throw line.
ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony will be back in the lineup after missing Orlando’s last two games with a toe injury. Cory Joseph started in his place but wasn’t very productive despite the increased role. Joseph will likely return to a reserve role, which will eliminate the little streaming value that he held.
Source: Orlando Magic
HOU • Forward • #10
9 months ago
The Rockets were without Tari Eason for Saturday’s game, as it was the team’s second in as many nights. As a result, Smith returned to the starting lineup and provided solid value in the rebound category. However, being a starter may limit Smith’s ceiling as a scorer. With the Rockets playing four games without a back-to-back during Week 20, Eason’s availability should not be an issue. That would mean a return to the bench for Smith, who should still be rostered in most leagues.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Green has scored 23 points or more in three straight games, and the improved scoring has boosted his fantasy value. Over the past week, the Rockets guard has been a third-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Between the improved scoring and defensive numbers, Green has been an essential contributor for fantasy managers at the most critical time of the season. Houston plays four games during Week 20, starting with the 76ers on Monday.
HOU • Guard • #5
9 months ago
VanVleet’s field goal percentage wasn’t the best, but the overall stat line was good for the Rockets point guard. He has been a 10th-round player over the past week, a few rounds worse than his season-long value. However, fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially in the aftermath of Saturday’s performance. Also working in VanVleet’s favor is Houston playing four games during Week 20 without a back-to-back.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Sengun was outstanding on Saturday, grabbing 15 rebounds for the second straight game. While the fantasy value since the All-Star break hasn’t been what fantasy managers have grown accustomed to, the issue for the Rockets center has been turnovers. He’s averaged 3.8 per game since the break, which is why there’s a five-round gap between Sengun’s eight- and nine-cat values. He committed three turnovers on Saturday, but the overall stat line compensated for that.
ORL • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Caldwell-Pope will be available on Sunday after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His return will push Tristan da Silva to the bench, with the rookie not being an impactful player in fantasy leagues when used in a reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
9 months ago
Eason is managing a lower left leg injury so the 23-year-old small forward is going to sit out the second leg of the Rockets’ back-to-back Saturday. Jabari Smith, Cam Whitmore and Jae’Sean Tate could all see increased opportunities with Eason out.
HOU • Center • #28
9 months ago
Having scored 20 points or more in five of his last six games entering Friday, Sengun did not add another high-scoring night to his tally. However, the 15 rebounds are the most he’s accumulated in a game since February 4. If there has been an issue for Sengun since the All-Star break, it’s been turnovers. Averaging 3.9 per game, he’s ranked well outside the top 100 in nine-cat formats (top 75 in eight-cat). After totaling 11 turnovers in the two games prior, Sengun only committed two turnovers on Friday.
HOU • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Since the All-Star break, Green has improved his fantasy value, ranking within the top 75 in eight-cat formats and inside the top 100 in nine-cat formats. Jalen’s assists and steals have increased compared to his season numbers, helping close the gap between his eight- and nine-cat values. Amen Thompson sitting out due to injury may be a factor, but Green’s improvements began before Amen was sidelined. Houston ends its Week 19 slate with a home game against the Bulls on Saturday.