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PHI • Forward • #30
about 10 hours ago
Bona and Drummond sat out Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, the former due to a sore back and the latter due to back spasms. Dominick Barlow served as the starting center in Detroit, with Trendon Watford moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 11 hours ago
Traoré and Williams were held out of Thursday’s loss to the Hawks, with the former being replaced in the starting lineup by fellow rookie Ben Saraf. While Traoré will likely reclaim his spot in the starting lineup, Williams may be asked to come off the bench.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
about 11 hours ago
Powell’s absence won’t have a significant effect on fantasy basketball, even with Egor Dëmin (foot) done for the rest of the season. Ziaire Williams has been removed from the injury report and should absorb most of the minutes that would go to Powell.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 11 hours ago
Porter is on track to miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. Danny Wolf has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role until MPJ returns. Wolf is worth picking up in deep leagues.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Center • #33
about 11 hours ago
Claxton will get Saturday off, and with Day’Ron Sharpe done for the season, multiple streaming options could emerge. Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf are at the top of the list, as they’re both starters, while Josh Minott had one of the best games of his career in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
about 11 hours ago
Agbaji was not officially ruled out for either of the Nets’ last two games, but he did not see any action. With Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) likely to miss another game, there may be rotation minutes available to Agbaji. However, that isn’t enough to make him a player worth rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Forward • #8
1 day ago
Minott had strong stretch with the Celtics earlier this season, but he hasn’t done much with his minutes since he was traded to Brooklyn. However, he shined in this game with a well-rounded, productive stat line. Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) was sidelined for this game, which may have led to Minott taking on a few extra minutes. He has proven that he can be productive when he gets the minutes, but they haven’t come consistently enough for him to be worth adding at this point.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
1 day ago
Embiid has missed Philadelphia’s last six games with a strained oblique, and five games last month with a knee injury. To say that the 76ers have struggled in the former MVP’s absence would be an understatement, especially since Tyrese Maxey went down with a finger injury. For Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, the 76ers didn’t have Andre Drummond or Adem Bona, either. Dominick Barlow served as the starting center, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • • #
1 day ago
After a solid showing in Tuesday’s win over the Grizzlies, his first after a three-game absence with a back injury, Edgecombe struggled in Detroit. Not only did he miss all five of his three-point attempts, but the rookie shot 3-of-9 from two and did not record an assist. Saturday’s matchup with the Nets should be far more forgiving for Edgecombe, as Brooklyn is headed back to the draft lottery.
PHI • Guard • #1
1 day ago
Once again used in a reserve role, Payne’s streak of consecutive made three-pointers ended at 10 during Thursday’s defeat. He still had a solid night scoring-wise, but those who have streamed him may have hoped for a better assist tally. Even if Payne continues to come off the bench, which is likely since the 76ers want to put the ball in VJ Edgecombe’s hands more, he’s worth streaming while Tyrese Maxey (finger) is out.
PHI • Forward • #0
1 day ago
The 76ers’ many absences freed up opportunities for players who normally would not be guaranteed rotation minutes, including Beauchamp. Just over a month removed from scoring a then-season high 10 points, the former first-round pick surpassed that number in Detroit. Beauchamp’s night won’t affect fantasy basketball, but it could be a step toward him earning a standard contract somewhere for next season.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
1 day ago
The Nets are without Nolan Traoré and Michael Porter Jr. for Thursday’s game, opening two spots in the starting lineup. Saraf and Wolf have been tabbed to fill the voids, with the latter offering the higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHI • Guard-Forward • #9
1 day ago
The 76ers won’t have Joel Embiid, Adem Bona or Andre Drummond for Thursday’s game. As a result, Barlow shifts to the starting center spot, with Watford moving into the starting lineup. Also, Edwards starts because Kelly Oubre Jr. is out.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Center • #1
1 day ago
Already without Joel Embiid and Adem Bona, the 76ers won’t have Drummond for Thursday’s game, either. Expect to see plenty of Jabari Walker, and he’s worth streaming despite the challenging matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
1 day ago
Sharpe, who missed the Nets’ last two games with a left thumb injury, has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in the thumb. As a result, he’ll undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season. This is a rough turn for fantasy managers who targeted Sharpe for the silly season. While Danny Wolf has been used more on the perimeter, his opportunities may increase in the aftermath of Sharpe’s injury, especially if the Nets look to play starters Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney less. Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson have also played rotation minutes recently and are worth watching.
Source: Billy Reinhardt
PHI • Forward • #30
1 day ago
Joel Embiid (oblique) is also out, and Andre Drummond (back spasms) is questionable, so the 76ers will be very short-handed against a Pistons team with a talented frontcourt. If Drummond can’t play, the 76ers will likely turn to Dominick Barlow as more of a small-ball center with Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker playing more minutes.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
1 day ago
Williams also missed Tuesday’s game against the Pistons. He’ll now sit out his second straight game, which means more minutes for Terance Mann and Jalen Wilson, among others.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
2 days ago
The 76ers will be down another starter for the foreseeable future, as Oubre has been diagnosed with a sprained LCL in his left elbow. Trendon Watford is a potential replacement in the starting lineup, and this would make him worthy of a look in deep leagues.
Source: Noah Levick
PHI • Forward • #30
2 days ago
Bona is dealing with a sore back. With Joel Embiid (oblique) still out, the 76ers would rely mainly on Andre Drummond and Jabari Walker if Bona can’t play against the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
2 days ago
Thursday’s game will be the second that Sharpe has missed due to a sprained right thumb. Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson played rotation minutes off the bench in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, but neither player needs to be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
2 days ago
Porter is dealing with a sprained right ankle and will not play against the Hawks. Danny Wolf has been the replacement in the starting lineup in the past, and that should be the case on Thursday. Given where the Nets are in the standings, Wolf may be worth holding onto in deeper leagues for the rest of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
2 days ago
Traoré will get a night off for rest, opening a spot in the starting lineup. Ben Saraf could be allowed to start, but he is not a player who should be rostered in redraft leagues. However, he should be in dynasty formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
2 days ago
Williams was held out of Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserve Jalen Wilson. With Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) ruled out, there should be more minutes available to Williams and Wilson on Thursday, provided the former is available.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Small Forward • #1
3 days ago
Porter returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after resting for Monday’s win over the Grizzlies. The 27-year-old small forward had 19 points, but played only 22 minutes due to a blowout. The good news for Porter managers is that the Nets have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Hawks on Thursday.
PHI • Guard • #5
3 days ago
This was a fifth straight start for Grimes, and while the first was rough, he has averaged 20.3 points over the last four while shooting 50 percent from the floor. He hasn’t offered much in other categories, but the 76ers will need his continued offensive production with Tyrese Maxey (pinky) set to miss at least three weeks. Grimes should continue to see a bump in minutes and scoring moving forward.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
3 days ago
Oubre stepped up in a big way for the shorthanded 76ers in this one. He set new season highs for both points and rebounds in the win while also recording his fourth double-double of the season. Oubre has been a decent option when he has started this year, but with Tyrese Maxey (pinky) set to miss a few weeks and both Joel Embiid and Paul George still unavailable, Oubre will continue to be vital to the team’s success, which should lead to more outings like this.
PHI • • #
3 days ago
Following a three-game absence with a back injury, Edgecombe returned for this game. With Tyrese Maxey (pinky) set to miss at least three weeks, 76ers coach Nick Nurse said before the game that he would be the team’s primary ball handler for this game. He led the starters in assists and could be a decent source of dimes over the next few weeks, assuming Cam Payne doesn’t return to the starting unit. Regardless, Edgecombe will be a priority option moving forward.
Source: Adam Aaronson
PHI • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Payne was pushed back to the bench with VJ Edgecombe (back) available, but he still played an important role off the bench. He had a monster first half, scoring 16 points with four three-pointers without missing a shot while also adding three stocks. Though he didn’t remain perfect from the floor, he did remain perfect from deep and the free throw line in what ended up being an incredible performance from Payne. This was the first time in franchise history that a player made at least eight triples without missing, and he became the first 76ers reserve to finish with at least 30 points and 10 assists while coming off the bench. The 31-year-old who signed a standard deal to return to the NBA during the All-Star break ended up setting new career highs for both points and three-pointers. With Tyrese Maxey (pinky) set to be re-evaluated in three weeks, Payne will be an important piece for the 76ers for the rest of this month and should be considered a must-roster player after this performance.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
3 days ago
MPJ sat out on Monday in what was a rest night against a fellow lottery team. He’ll be back to take on Miami, which means Danny Wolf, who started against Memphis, will be pushed back to the bench.
Source: Brooklyn Nets
PHI • Guard • #0
3 days ago
Maxey has a tendon injury in his right pinky finger, which is his shooting hand. The injury occurred in Saturday’s loss to Atlanta, and he missed Monday’s game against the Cavaliers and had already been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. This will have Maxey being re-evaluated on March 31, though he could remain sidelined longer than that. VJ Edgecombe is set to serve as the starting point guard against Memphis and could remain in that role for most of this month, with Cameron Payne filling out the backup minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
PHI • • #
3 days ago
Edgecombe is back after a three-game absence, and he’s going to spend a lot of time on the ball. As long as the rookie’s back doesn’t flare up, that’s great news for managers who have VJ on their rosters. Cameron Payne will head to the bench, taking on a role in which he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • • #
3 days ago
After a three-game absence, Edgecombe has been cleared to return on Tuesday. As a result, Cameron Payne or Quentin Grimes will head to the bench. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Grimes offers a much higher fantasy ceiling than Payne. With 76ers head coach Nick Nurse saying that Edgecombe will get plenty of on-ball reps, Payne may be the odd man out of the starting lineup.
Source: Paul Hudrick
PHI • • #
4 days ago
Edgecombe could return to action following a three-game absence, and his return would mean less minutes for Quentin Grimes and Jabari Walker. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Edgecombe’s status ahead of Tuesday’s tip-off.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
4 days ago
Sharpe is coming off one of his better games of the season after posting a 19/5/2/2/1 line against the Grizzlies on Monday. He’s dealing with a left thumb sprain and will get the night off for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Nic Claxton should handle an increased workload with Sharpe out of action, while Danny Wolf could operate as Claxton’s top backup. The absence of Williams isn’t as impactful, but it could mean more minutes for Ochai Agbaji.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
4 days ago
MPJ sat out the first leg of Brooklyn’s back-to-back set, but he’ll be available to face Detroit as the Nets look for a third straight win.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #
4 days ago
With Michael Porter Jr. (rest) getting the night off, Wolf made his ninth start of the season. In the previous eight, the 7-foot rookie averaged 10.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers per game. Wolf exceeded the points, rebounds and three-point averages in Monday’s victory, shooting just under 50 percent from the field. While the returns haven’t been elite, Wolf is worth the streaming risk in deep leagues when allowed to start.
BKN • Point Guard • #
4 days ago
In five games this month, Traoré has hit double figures in points in three of them, including Monday’s win over the Grizzlies. What stood out from the rookie guard’s performance was his work from beyond the arc, with Traoré making a season-high four three-pointers on five attempts. He entered Monday having shot 4-of-12 in his previous four games. For the season, Traoré is shooting a little over 32 percent from three, so it’s too early to expect nights like Monday to become the norm. But this was a promising display from a guard who has made some strides as a playmaker as the season has progressed.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
4 days ago
Even though Danny Wolf was the Nets player called upon to fill in for Michael Porter Jr. (rest), MPJ’s absence also meant more playing time for Agbaji. He made the most of his 22 minutes, with Ochai’s 19 points a new season-high. Add in the production across the board, and Monday was a good night for the few who rostered Agbaji. His fantasy value for the rest of the season will be influenced by Porter’s availability, but he’ll be no higher than second in the pecking order behind Wolf when MPJ doesn’t play.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
4 days ago
Despite coming off the bench, Sharpe enjoyed one of his best games of the season in Monday’s 126-115 win over the Grizzlies. A double-digit scorer in three of his last four appearances, the Nets’ backup center has hit 19 points four times since February 1. At this point in the season, Sharpe has reached a point where deep-league managers can justify slotting him into lineups, even on nights when Nic Claxton (nine points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks) is available.
PHI • Forward • #19
4 days ago
Due to Philadelphia’s many injuries, Edwards has re-entered the rotation for the last three games. The 28 minutes he played against the Cavaliers were the most for the second-year wing since late November, and he took advantage of the opportunity. The 14 points were the most in a game for Edwards since November 11, when he scored a season-high 22 in a win over the Celtics. Edwards is not someone who has to be picked up in fantasy leagues, but he’ll have more opportunities to contribute during Philadelphia’s final four games of Week 20.
PHI • Guard • #1
4 days ago
Payne filled in as the starting point guard, as the 76ers were without Tyrese Maxey due to a sprained finger. While the scoring output was somewhat limited, the veteran point guard did not commit a turnover in his 28 minutes. With Maxey already ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Payne will retain streaming value for at least one more game.
PHI • Guard • #5
4 days ago
With no Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe or Joel Embiid, there was plenty of room for Grimes to put points on the board. The 17 points were a team-high, and fantasy managers can benefit from the rebounds, assists and three-pointers as well. With Maxey and Embiid ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Grimes will once again figure prominently in the 76ers’ offense in what should be a more fantasy-friendly matchup.
BKN • Power Forward • #
4 days ago
The Nets won’t have Michael Porter Jr. for Monday’s game, as he sits for rest reasons. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Wolf, who is worth streaming in deep leagues. The other change to the lineup is Powell, who replaces Terance Mann.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHI • Guard • #1
4 days ago
Already without VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers won’t have Tyrese Maxey for at least the next two games. The All-Star guard has been replaced in the lineup by Payne, who’s worth streaming in deep leagues. However, Grimes should be the priority add for fantasy managers.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • • #
4 days ago
While the rookie was on the court for Monday’s pregame session, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse did not divulge how active Edgecombe was. There’s hope that he’ll be able to return soon, but an exact timeline has not been provided. Quentin Grimes has moved into the starting lineup and should be rostered until Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey (finger) return.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • Guard • #0
4 days ago
Maxey sprained a finger on his right late in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks. While a fracture was ruled out, the All-Star point guard will miss at least the first two games of Philadelphia’s five-game week. The hope is that Maxey won’t be out for much longer than that. Cameron Payne is likely to serve as the starting point guard, and he’s worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues.
Source: Ky Carlin
BKN • Point Guard • #
4 days ago
Less than a week after it was announced by Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez that Dëmin did not have a return timeline, the rookie has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The eighth overall pick in last summer’s draft, Dëmin has been dealing with plantar fascia issues in his left foot since the summer. While the Nets managed his workload throughout the season, with the rookie not playing back-to-backs, the issue flared up recently. The expectation is that he’ll be good to go for basketball activity early in the offseason. Dëmin appeared in 52 games, starting 45, and averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes. While perimeter shooting was believed to be a significant question mark during the pre-draft process, Dëmin shot 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. The most consistent of the Nets’ five first-round picks, he’s someone who will be worth picking in drafts next fall.
Source: Brian Mahoney
PHI • • #
5 days ago
Edgecombe will miss a third straight game, and Quentin Grimes should continue to start in his place. Jabari Walker is also in line for an expanded role in Philadelphia’s rotation. Grimes and Walker are great pickups as Philadelphia has five games on the schedule for Week 20.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
5 days ago
Saraf has logged five straight appearances, and he’ll play through a back issue against the Grizzlies. He’s likely to handle his usual allotment of minutes, but Saraf isn’t doing enough in the box score to be viable in season-long fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
5 days ago
While Saraf is in line to play rotation minutes off the bench, he has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
5 days ago
Monday is the first of two in as many days for the Nets, who host the Pistons on Tuesday. As a result, Porter won’t play against the Grizzlies. His absence may open a spot in the lineup for Danny Wolf, who has deep-league streaming value when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • • #
5 days ago
Edgecombe has missed Philadelphia’s last two games with a lumbar contusion. Quentin Grimes has filled in admirably as his replacement in the starting lineup and should be rostered, especially with Tyrese Maxey (finger) out for the next two games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
5 days ago
The good news is that Maxey has been diagnosed with a sprained finger on his right hand, ruling out a fracture following his injury late in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks. His absence on Monday and Tuesday likely means Cameron Payne will move into the starting lineup. While erratic, the opportunity makes Payne a worthwhile streamer in deep leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Power Forward • #21
6 days ago
Clowney didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but he brought more to the table offensively than fellow starter Nic Claxton. Shooting 1-of-5 from the field, Clax finished with two points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks. Brooklyn’s four-game Week 20 begins with a back-to-back, which could be an issue for Clowney and Claxton.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
6 days ago
All eight of Williams’ official shot attempts on Saturday came for beyond the arc. The five three-pointers matched his season-high, and the Nets wing has shot 9-of-18 from deep over his last three games. While Williams was not the choice to move into the starting lineup in the aftermath of Egor Dëmin’s foot injury, he offers a higher upside than Terance Mann (seven points, four rebounds, two assists and one block), who is now starting.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
6 days ago
The Nets outscored the Pistons by a 34-21 margin in the fourth quarter, but Porter did most of his damage in the first three frames. The Nets forward finished with his second double-double in as many games and 12th of the season, three shy of his total for the 2024-25 campaign. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Nets continue to play Porter starters’ minutes, preserving his value. Brooklyn plays four games in Week 20, starting with a home back-to-back against the Grizzlies (Monday) and Pistons (Tuesday). As a result, this could be a three-game week for Porter.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
6 days ago
Back in the 76ers’ lineup after a two-game absence, Oubre looked spry in his 36 minutes on the court. The lone negatives for him were the free-throw percentage and turnovers, with Oubre going 1-of-3 from the charity stripe and committing five turnovers. Depending on what happens with Tyrese Maxey, who injured his right hand during the fourth quarter, Oubre could move up in the offensive pecking order for Philadelphia’s five-game Week 20.
PHI • Guard • #5
6 days ago
With VJ Edgecome (back) once again sidelined, Grimes remained in the starting lineup despite Kelly Oubre Jr.'s return to action. And he produced a solid stat line, shooting 66.7 percent from the field. The 26 points were two points shy of a season-high for Grimes, who entered Saturday having totaled 32 points in his prior four appearances. Depending on the severity of Tyrese Maxey’s hand injury, Grimes could be a player of even greater importance during Philadelphia’s five-game Week 20.
PHI • Guard • #0
6 days ago
While Maxey finished Saturday’s defeat with an excellent stat line, that was the furthest thing from anyone’s mind when he left with 16.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The All-Star guard injured his right hand when he collided with teammate Adem Bona. Maxey was scheduled to undergo X-rays on the hand, but no announcement has been made regarding the injury’s severity. If he has to miss time, Cam Payne and even Kyle Lowry could figure more prominently within the 76ers’ rotation.
Source: Gina Mizell