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PHI • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
George has yet to make his season debut as he recovers from an offseason procedure on his knee. Jabari Walker and Justin Edwards have received opportunities to start in George’s absence, but neither has done enough to be relied on in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Embiid remains restricted to 20-25 minutes per game, and the 76ers also give him the occasional night off to help manage the 7-footer’s workload. He’ll sit out Sunday’s game against the Nets, opening up a space in the starting lineup for Andre Drummond or Adem Bona. While Bona has a slightly higher ceiling, he struggles to avoid foul trouble.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Ball was upgraded to probable earlier Saturday afternoon. He’s since been officially cleared to play and will take on his usual role as the Hornets’ starting point guard.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball is dealing with a right ankle impingement, but trending in the right direction as of Saturday afternoon. With the 24-year-old being upgraded to a probable injury designation, it’s likely he ends up playing against the Timberwolves. Ball had been off to a good start on the court this year, but the point guard is once again dealing with injuries as he has throughout his young career.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Maxey had scored at least 39 points in three of the first four games of the season, but attacked the Celtics in a different way on Friday. The 24-year-old point guard took fewer shots than usual, but had 14 assists. He’s had at least nine assists in three of the last four games. Maxey looks like he’s the 76ers’ primary offensive force on any given night.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Embiid scored at least 20 points for the third consecutive game. The 31-year-old center is only playing about 20-25 minutes per game in an effort to keep him fresh later in the season. Embiid can’t give fantasy managers those ceiling games they’re used to without playing more minutes, but he’s certainly been effective when he’s been on the floor so far this year.
PHI • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
There’s just one change to the 76ers’ starting lineup: Walker replaces Justin Edwards. While the change gives Walker a shot at providing value, he is not a must-stream player.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball has been diagnosed with a right ankle impingement, which is concerning, given his history of ankle injuries. Most recently, he underwent surgery on the same ankle in early April. Collin Sexton and Tre Mann will see their opportunities increase if Ball misses time. While Sexton is the more experienced player, there’s no guarantee he would be called upon to start.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton came off the bench Thursday night, with rookie Sion James receiving a promotion. The lineup change did not negatively impact Sexton’s output, as he shot the ball well from the field and recorded a solid stat line. Rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’ll have value for as long as the Hornets are without Brandon Miller (shoulder). As for James, he finished his first start with eight points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. He isn’t a must-add player, but the Hornets end Week 2 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back.
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
A late-round pick for many fantasy managers, Kalkbrenner has exceeded expectations thus far by clearly understanding where he’s most valuable. The rookie center shot 8-of-9 from the field on Thursday and is now 27-of-30 for the season. Add in the rebounds and defensive stats, and it isn’t hard to figure out why Kalkbrenner has been close to a top-50 player. As a rookie, he’ll be difficult to “sell high” because of the limited sample size. But that’s alright, as it may be better to hold onto Kalkbrenner for the long haul.
CHA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
This was a disappointing performance from Bridges outside of the rebounds and three-pointers. He did not record any assists, steals or blocked shots, much to the chagrin of fantasy managers who have him rostered. More concerning is the continued poor shooting, with Bridges making just 39.5 percent of his attempts through five games. He remains a top-100 player, but Bridges would be far more valuable with a better field-goal percentage.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball provided solid production in the rebound, assist and steal categories while limiting the turnovers, but he struggled with his shot. The Hornets guard shot 1-of-9 from beyond the arc, but he did enter Thursday shooting a career-best 39.5 percent through four games. Ball is providing top-10 value in turnover-punt models, and he’s not too far outside of that threshold in nine-cat formats, either. The Hornets end Week 2 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Timberwolves and Jazz.
CHA • • #
about 1 month ago
The Hornets will start three rookies for the first time in franchise history. While James isn’t the scorer that Collin Sexton is, the rookie is a superior defender. The second-round pick joins his college teammate Knueppel and fellow second-round pick Kalkbrenner in the starting lineup. Sexton can still provide fantasy value off the bench, but his ceiling is lowered with the change.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
PHI • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
George has been doing more in practice recently but still has not reached the point where he can play in games. The 76ers will continue to call on players such as Jabari Walker and Justin Edwards to fill the void while they await PG’s return. Neither Walker nor Edwards merits serious streaming consideration.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
McCain averaged 15.3 points last season while shooting 46 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from three-point range in 23 games as a rookie. He is currently working his way back from offseason thumb surgery but has begun practicing with the team.
Source: Matt Murphy
PHI • Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
McCain has been sidelined since having surgery in September to fix a torn UCL in his right thumb. He was able to participate in a team shootaround earlier this week and has now progressed to practicing. The return timeline for him was four-to-six weeks, and he has already eclipsed the four-week mark, so he could be back on the court in the next few days if he responds well to practice. What that means for the minutes that VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes have been getting will be interesting to see.
Source: Kyle Neubeck
CHA • • #
about 2 months ago
Offense has not been an issue for Knueppel thus far, with the rookie averaging 16.0 points per game. However, he isn’t a defender who’s going to provide consistent numbers on that end of the floor (two steals and no blocks in four games), and he’s shooting just 50 percent from the foul line. While the foul shooting is unlikely to be a long-term issue for Knueppel, the lack of defensive stats may limit his fantasy ceiling in the short term.
CHA • • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner has gotten off to a solid start in his rookie season, especially for those who drafted him for defensive reasons. The rookie has accrued four steals and four blocked shots while shooting a staggering 90.5 percent from the field through four games. While Kalkbrenner, who made all five of his shots on Tuesday, is unlikely to maintain that percentage over the long haul, expecting consistent defensive production is realistic. The playing time was just as encouraging on Tuesday, with Kalkbrenner logging a season-high 31 minutes. He’s only rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and the Hornets play three games in the final four days of Week 2.
CHA • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Sexton has scored at least 18 points in three straight games, fitting in nicely alongside LaMelo Ball, even if the Hornets’ defense has suffered. He shot the ball well against the Heat, but Sexton committed four turnovers and did not provide any defensive statistics. Even before Brandon Miller’s shoulder injury, he was a starter, but the third-year wing’s absence frees up additional scoring opportunities for Sexton. And with the Hornets playing three games in the final four days of Week 2, adding Sexton (32 percent rostered, Yahoo!) would be a good idea if he’s on the waiver wire.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
While all five Hornets starters scored in double figures, the team’s porous defense was too much to overcome. In the case of Ball, his efficiency was lacking in Miami. In addition to the poor shooting, he was responsible for five of Charlotte’s 17 turnovers. However, despite averaging four turnovers per game, LaMelo is providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats, and top-10 in eight-cat. He’s off to a good start, with the lone concern being his injury history.
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
While he hasn’t been as prolific a scorer as he was late last season, Grimes has reached double figures in all four games for the 76ers. On Tuesday, he knocked down three more three-pointers as part of a complete stat line that included five “stocks.” He’s rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and would make for a solid “add” to end Week 2 as Philadelphia plays on Friday and Sunday.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
While Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe (14/6/4/1 with four three-pointers) have received most of the attention for Philadelphia’s 4-0 start, Oubre’s production has been valuable. He’s scored 17 points or more in three of the four games, recording his second consecutive double-double on Tuesday. The eventual return of Paul George (knee) may impact Oubre’s usage, but he’ll remain a fixture in the starting lineup. He’s only rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues. And with the Sixers playing twice within the final three days of Week 2, Oubre makes for a solid add before Friday’s games.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Magic, Embiid was supposed to be on a limit of 20 minutes. He played 23 against the Wizards, and the production was solid in a case of good news for fantasy managers. Embiid grabbed his 5,000th career rebound during the overtime victory and was a steal shy of a complete stat line while shooting over 50 percent from the field. While playing time may concern Embiid managers, Philadelphia’s goal is to do what it can to ensure he’s healthy for the stretch run.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Maxey has now scored at least 39 points in three of his first four games, and the 76ers are off to a 4-0 start. Asked to take on a larger leadership role, he has answered the call. Maxey attempted a season-high 16 free throws while shooting 44 percent from the field, and this was his first double-double of the season. The fantasy managers willing to use a late-first to draft Maxey have to feel good about that decision, based on how he’s played thus far.
PHI • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
Embiid is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Magic. However, he’ll be limited to 20 minutes, so fantasy managers may not get the explosive outing they’re hoping for. Jabari Walker and Adem Bona will come off the bench after starting on Monday, with Edwards replacing the former. Washington has less size in its frontcourt than Orlando, so the 76ers are starting with a smaller lineup.
Source: Noah Levick
CHA • Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Mann will be available to contribute off the bench. Rookies Sion James and Liam McNeeley might miss out on the opportunities for additional minutes, but it must be noted that the Hornets are without Brandon Miller (shoulder). James is higher in the pecking order due to his defensive ability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard-Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Watford will make his 76ers’ debut on Tuesday, giving Philadelphia another frontcourt option off the bench. Head coach Nick Nurse said he’ll use the forward in short stints, which limits Watford’s fantasy potential. He’ll be helpful due to the facilitation abilities, especially with Paul George and Dominick Barlow out due to injury.
Source: Noah Levick
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid will be back for the second leg of a back-to-back set after sitting out on Monday. He hasn’t played many minutes to open the season, so his court time and production on Tuesday are far from certainties.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Podcast P will miss a fourth straight game to open the 2025-26 campaign, and it’s unclear when he’ll get back on the court. Until he does, guys like Jabari Walker and Justin Edwards should see more run, but neither of those players is worth a look outside the deepest of leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Maxey’s early-season hot streak continued in this one as he put the metaphorical exclamation point on Philadelphia’s impressive win by scoring on three consecutive possessions in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter to eclipse the 40-point plateau for the second time in three games to open the season. He poured in 22 first-half points, knocking down eight of his first 18 shots from the field and was even better down the home stretch to help Philadelphia hold off a late comeback effort by the Magic. He’s clearly surpassed teammate Joel Embiid as the 76ers’ primary offensive catalyst moving forward as he continues to blossom into one of the most prolific scorers in the entire league.
PHI • • #
about 2 months ago
Edgecombe continues to be extremely impressive from a shot creation standpoint as he’s taken full advantage of his opportunities to make something happen with the ball in his hands. He took just four three-pointers in this one but still came close to reaching the 30-point threshold for the second time in his first three games of his career. He was extremely efficient overall, shooting just under 59 percent from the field. The third overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft looked like an outstanding complementary scorer alongside Tyrese Maxey and is poised to make a significant fantasy impact as reliable scorer in his rookie season.
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
One of the priority waiver wire adds during the opening week of the fantasy basketball season, Grimes saw expanded minutes with Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) out. He poured in 11 first-half points, thanks in large part to a trio of three-pointers. He was fouled on a three-point attempt with just under five minutes left in the contest and sank all three free throws after the Magic cut the lead down to just two points with a late rally. He’s done a nice job stuffing the stat sheet in the early stages of the regular season, which gives him relevance for fantasy purposes until George gets back on the court.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) sidelined, Walker and Bona will slide into the starting unit against Orlando. This is the first leg of a back-to-back, so Embiid should be back against Washington on Tuesday, which means this will likely only be a one-game start for Bona, though Walker could remain in this role if Barlow remains out.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Head coach Nick Nurse said that this was the second day that McCain was able to shoot and that he is making progress. There isn’t a clear timeline for McCain’s return, but this is a step in the right direction for him.
Source: Noah Levick
CHA • Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann has played 18.3 minutes per game off the bench this season, and his absence would likely open the door for rookie Sion James to take on extra minutes. He had 13 points, three triples and three stocks in 20 minutes off the bench in Charlotte’s last game.
Source: Hornets PR
CHA • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
The Hornets’ official report states that Miller will be re-evaluated after their road trip. Well, Tuesday’s game is the final game of this trip, so Miller will miss that one, and then they’ll provide a better timeline. Kon Knueppel will get at least one more start in his place.
Source: Hornets PR
CHA • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté is basically sharing the center role with Ryan Kalkbrenner. While Diabaté came off the bench on Sunday, he played 23 minutes to Kalkbrenner’s 22. He also had a double-double while Kalkbrenner managed just four points and five rebounds. Diabaté is unlikely to take over the primary center role for himself without an injury to Kalkbrenner, but he can still have value in his current role.
CHA • • #
about 2 months ago
Knueppel started and played 35 minutes with Brandon Miller (shoulder) out against the Wizards on Sunday. The 20-year-old rookie made the most of his opportunity with 20 points, six rebounds and five made three-pointers. Knueppel isn’t going to contribute much in the other categories and his minutes could fluctuate this season, but the scoring ability has been apparent in the early going.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball had an absolutely monster game against the Wizards on Sunday. The 24-year-old point guard triple doubled while playing efficient basketball. Ball has had at least 20 points and at least eight assists in all three games so far this season. He took on more of a scoring role with Brandon Miller (shoulder) out Sunday. Ball’s health will be key to his fantasy success this season.
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
George has been able to do more in practice recently, but has yet to reach the point where he can return to game action. With Dominick Barlow (elbow) also out, the 76ers may have to call on Jabari Walker to start at the four. Given the lack of options at Nick Nurse’s disposal, Walker will be worth a look in extremely deep leagues. However, he is not a must-add on an 11-game night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
Barlow left Saturday’s win over the Hornets with a lacerated right elbow, which will cost him at least one game. The 76ers won’t have Joel Embiid, either, so Monday would be a good time to consider Andre Drummond, Adem Bona or Jabari Walker. The latter started the third quarter on Saturday, which may indicate he’ll take on that role Monday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
Barlow left Saturday’s win over the Hornets with a lacerated right elbow, which will cost him at least two games. Later this week, it will be determined whether he will miss time beyond that. The 76ers will also be without Joel Embiid for Monday’s game against the Magic, which leaves the interior rotation minutes to Andre Drummond, Adem Bona and Jabari Walker. Walker started the second half of Saturday’s game and could take on that role Monday night.
Source: Zach Ciavolella
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Monday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the 76ers, who face the Wizards on Tuesday. Embiid, who did not exceed 20 minutes in either of Philadelphia’s first two games, not playing both ends of a back-to-back is unsurprising, given his injury history. With Dominick Barlow (elbow) also out, expect to see a lot of Andre Drummond and Adem Bona against the Magic.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • • #
about 2 months ago
The Hornets are without Brandon Miller for Sunday’s game, with Knueppel filling the vacancy. A starter in the season opener, the lottery pick out of Duke was replaced in the lineup by Sexton for Saturday’s loss to the 76ers. The other four starters are unchanged, with Ball playing both ends of Charlotte’s first back-to-back of the season.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Given his injury history, Ball being absent from the Hornets’ injury report is great news for fantasy managers. He’ll take on his usual responsibilities as the starting point guard, with the potential for more scoring due to Brandon Miller (shoulder) being unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller departed Saturday’s loss to the 76ers during the first half due to a sore left shoulder, and he will miss the second game of Charlotte’s road back-to-back. Rookie Kon Knueppel started the third quarter and should remain in that role. Also, Collin Sexton is likely to figure more prominently in the offense.
Source: Rod Boone
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Grimes was quiet in the season opener, scoring only 10 points in 32 minutes. However, he got hot in this one, and his offense was needed for the 76ers to move to 2-0. Grimes was awesome to finish last season, but his role is different with this team healthy and VJ Edgecombe in town. Still, he was able to prove that he can still contribute in the box score as a reserve. That may change when Paul George gets healthy, but this game at least served as a good reminder of his talent.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid didn’t look like himself in the season opener, but he was able to get things going in this one. He was still limited to 20 minutes, but he made better use of his time on the floor. Clearly, he’s still one of the best in the world, but the priority is keeping him healthy, which will limit his impact in the box score. They have a back-to-back coming up on Monday and Tuesday. Embiid will likely play against the Magic and sit against the Wizards, which should give Andre Drummond or Adem Bona the chance to start.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
He wasn’t able to match his 40-point performance during the regular season opener, but Maxey was still able to lead the 76ers in scoring to help them move to 2-0 this season. He had success at the line, but he wasn’t quite as efficient shooting the ball, though he was able to make up for it with a bump in assists. With Joel Embiid still limited to around 20 minutes, Maxey will continue to run the show for Philly, which is a great thing for fantasy managers.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball was solid in the season opener, but this is the type of performance that he’s capable of. He wasn’t able to come through late in the game to deliver a win for Charlotte, but for fantasy managers, this was a big night. Ball will look to stay hot in Washington on Sunday in what will be his first time playing in a back-to-back since last November, assuming he doesn’t randomly pop up on the injury report.
CHA • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
After coming off the bench in the season opener, Sexton moved into the starting lineup in place of Kon Knueppel. He took advantage of the role increase. He played 17 minutes and scores 15 points on Wednesday, but he logged 30 minutes in this one and was able to add the boost in assists. Brandon Miller exited early with a shoulder injury, which allowed Knueppel to start the second half. Sexton may continue to start over Knueppel regardless, but if Miller is sidelined, Sexton’s role feels safer.
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
Barlow’s early exit should open the door for Quentin Grimes to play an even larger role in the second half of this game after he scored 17 points before the break. Jabari Walker will start the second half in place of Barlow.
Source: Keith Pompey
CHA • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller is dealing with soreness in his left shoulder, which ends his night early against Philadelphia. Kon Knueppel, who was replaced in the starting lineup by Collin Sexton, should take on extra minutes with Miller sidelined.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Both Sexton and Kon Knueppel were solid in the season opener, but coach Charles Lee will make the change to move Knueppel to the bench for the second game of the year. Knueppel should still play a significant role, but this switch will raise Sexton’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: Rod Boone
PHI • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
Edwards, listed as probable on the initial injury report, has been upgraded to available. He can provide additional depth off the bench but is unlikely to get the opportunities to impact fantasy basketball. Edwards played just under one minute in Wednesday’s win over the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball has appeared in more than 51 games once in five years in the NBA. While there were positives to draw from his opening game performance against the Nets on Wednesday, Ball will have to stay available for the overwhelming majority of a season to really pay off for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old point guard had his skills on display with four threes, eight assists and a steal. Ball also avoided a high-turnover game with just three turnovers.
CHA • • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner got the start and played 27 minutes in his NBA debut while Mason Plumlee was a DNP-CD. The 23-year-old center put up 10 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks against the Nets on Wednesday while shooting 5-of-6 from the field. Kalkbrenner became the 81st player in NBA history to have a double-double in their debut, according to Hornets PR. He certainly looks like the Hornets starting center to begin the year.
CHA • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller’s 2024-25 season was marred by injury with a wrist injury requiring surgery in January. The 22-year-old small forward was a bit of a mixed bag in his first game back on Wednesday. Despite leading the team with 25 points, he was just 2-of-9 from behind the three-point line and didn’t record a single rebound. Miller also had seven assists. He could be in line for a big season with more consistent play.
CHA • • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner or Moussa Diabaté would be Charlotte’s starting center, and the rookie won out for the season opener. Even with the uncertainty during the preseason, both players were worth selecting with a late-round pick in fantasy drafts. Kalkbrenner and Diabaté will play most of the minutes, so there’s no reason to consider Mason Plumlee in fantasy leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Hornets head coach Charles Lee alternated starting centers throughout the preseason, with Diabaté making three starts and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner getting the other two. While Mason Plumlee (three points and three rebounds in 10 minutes) also played rotation minutes during the preseason, most of the minutes went to either Diabaté or Kalkbrenner (6/1/2/0/1 in 15 minutes). Who starts Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Nets remains to be seen. Still, Diabaté and Kalkbrenner may get most of the playing time based on the breakdown of the preseason minutes.