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PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
1 day ago
This will be a third straight absence for Allen, which means Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith and Rasheer Fleming should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench. None have contributed enough to be worth rostering in most fantasy formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
1 day ago
Initially questionable, Highsmith will play on Thursday. While his production has not been good enough to affect fantasy basketball, there will be a few more rotation minutes available to Highsmith since Grayson Allen is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
2 days ago
Both players were downgraded to doubtful, which is never a good sign this close to tip-off. With Jalen Smith (calf) also downgraded to questionable, the Bulls could be really shorthanded in the front court. That would leave lots of minutes for Nick Richards and then the Bulls’ full complement of guards.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 days ago
Smith had been listed as probable, so a downgrade this close to game time is never a great sign. The Bulls have another game on Friday, so it seems likely that Smith will sit this one out, which will give Nick Richards a much larger role.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
2 days ago
Goodwin had missed seven games with a calf injury before returning to play 14 minutes against the Bucks on Tuesday. He was on the injury report for injury management reasons, but it seems like he will be able to suit up on Thursday. We would still expect something about 20 minutes as he works his way back.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 days ago
Smith played 34 minutes in Tuesday’s overtime win over the Warriors, recording a double-double despite shooting 3-of-13 from the field. The Bulls play on Thursday and Friday, so Smith may not be available for the second game of the back-to-back if he plays against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
3 days ago
Sexton and Williams were held out of Tuesday’s win over the Warriors, resulting in more minutes for Rob Dillingham and Nick Richards. Chicago went with an eight-man rotation against Golden State, and they may have to do so again if Sexton and Williams can’t play.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 days ago
Yabusele is dealing with a sore left foot. While the production has tailed off recently, he has done enough to remain in the Bulls’ starting lineup. Isaac Okoro (knee) may be able to return; if so, he could fill the void if Yabusele can’t play, which pushes Jalen Smith to the five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
3 days ago
While Okoro has not done enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues, he is a starter when healthy. Jalen Smith, who offers a higher fantasy ceiling, moved into the starting lineup with Okoro out for Tuesday’s win over the Warriors and played 34 minutes.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
3 days ago
Giddey returned to the Bulls’ lineup on Tuesday after a one-game absence, logging 43 minutes in an overtime win over the Warriors. With the Bulls also playing on Friday, there’s a chance that Giddey gets a night off at some point. Tre Jones, who can still provide solid fantasy value when coming off the bench, is the player most impacted by Giddey’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
3 days ago
Buzelis was also probable ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Warriors, a game in which he dropped a career-high 41 points. Fantasy managers should set their lineups with the expectation that the second-year forward will play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
3 days ago
The Suns play on Thursday and Friday, so Highsmith may be held out of one of those games for injury management reasons. Look for Rasheer Fleming to play more minutes, especially if Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin can’t play, either.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
3 days ago
Goodwin is on the report for calf injury management reasons, as Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Suns. With Rasheer Fleming and Grayson Allen also questionable, Rasheer Fleming may be asked to take on a more significant workload against the lottery-bound Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 days ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last two games, with Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith and rookie Rasheer Fleming picking up additional minutes off the bench. None have done enough to be worth the risk in fantasy leagues, but all have been solid contributors for a Suns team that continues to exceed expectations.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
3 days ago
Despite being moved to the bench for Tuesday’s game, Jones remained productive. The 22 points were the most he’s scored in a game since January 13, when he dropped 34 in a loss to the Rockets. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was another good night for those who have Jones on their fantasy rosters. Even if he continues to come off the bench, Jones has been effective enough to merit rostering in 14-team leagues.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
3 days ago
While he didn’t have a good night shooting the ball from the field, Smith came up big when the Bulls needed him most at the foul line. He shot 4-of-4 from the charity stripe in the final second of regulation, with the last two forcing overtime. More important than Smith’s shooting numbers was his playing 34 of a possible 53 minutes despite his recent calf strain. If the Bulls stick to playing him starters’ minutes, Smith will be a must-roster player for the silly season.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
3 days ago
Matas Buzelis wasn’t the only Bull to put up a career-high number in Tuesday’s overtime victory. Giddey did so in the assist category while recording his tenth double-double of the season. There weren’t any defensive stats to speak of, but Giddey managers will be fine with the production they received. The Bulls have two more games in Week 20, a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday against the Lakers and Clippers. That could pose an issue for Giddey, even though he did play both games of Chicago’s most recent back-to-back.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
3 days ago
The sprained ankle that sidelined Buzelis for Sunday’s win over the Suns was not an issue on Tuesday, as the second-year forward enjoyed the most productive scoring night of his career. Not only did Buzelis record his first 40-point game, but he became the second-youngest player in franchise history to do so, trailing Elton Brand. Given where the Bulls are in the standings, figuring out how heavy a workload Buzelis can shoulder should be one of the team’s priorities over the final month of the regular season. If that’s the approach the Bulls take, that would be good news for fantasy managers.
Source: Justin Russo
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
3 days ago
In the nine games he played since the All-Star break, Green averaged 17.6 points while shooting 35.3 percent from the field. Against the Bucks, the Suns guard cleaned up the shooting, making 50 percent of his attempts while also recording solid numbers in the rebound and assist categories. Green has failed to provide top-150 value since the All-Star break; hopefully, Tuesday’s performance is the spark that he’s needed.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 days ago
It didn’t take Booker long to get into a groove after enduring a period in which he missed 12 of 15 games due to injury. After scoring 17 points in his first game back, the Suns guard has scored 27 or more in four straight. His line against the Bucks included solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Booker has been a top-20 player in eight-cat formats over the past week, according to Basketball Monster.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
3 days ago
Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, O’Neale is effectively a specialist in fantasy basketball, being most valuable to managers needing three-pointers and steals. He came up big on Tuesday, especially during the third quarter. O’Neale scored 18 points in the frame, shooting 6-of-8 from beyond the arc, including a heave from half court to end the period. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and this was a good start to O’Neale’s Week 20. The Suns play two more games, a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday against the Pacers and Raptors.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
3 days ago
The Bulls won’t have Isaac Okoro for Tuesday’s game, which prompted one of the changes to the starting lineup. The other change is Tre Jones heading to the bench, with Miller and Smith moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
3 days ago
Okoro was a late addition to the Bulls’ injury report, and now he is officially out. Jalen Smith could return to the starting lineup, but Leonard Miller is another option since Smith is still under a minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
3 days ago
Okoro has been added to the Bulls’ injury report one hour before the scheduled tip time, which is rarely good news. While his absence would not affect fantasy basketball, it would open a spot in the starting lineup. One option for the Bulls would be to start Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele together, going with a bigger starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
4 days ago
Having played 17 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Kings after missing four games with a strained quad, Williams will not be available on Tuesday. While he has been a non-factor in fantasy basketball, Williams’ absence frees up a few minutes for fellow reserve Leonard Miller.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
4 days ago
Sexton exited early on Sunday and will miss this game after initially being listed as questionable. The return of Josh Giddey pushed Sexton back to the bench, and his absence will open up extra minutes for Rob Dillingham.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 days ago
Smith returned from a multi-game absence to play 20 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Kings. The 25-year-old power forward was listed as probable, so his availability against the Warriors on Tuesday isn’t a surprise. Smith isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues unless his playing time increases.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 days ago
Buzelis was initially probable for Tuesday’s game, so the expectation was that he would be upgraded to available. He’ll take on his usual role within the Bulls’ starting lineup, with Leonard Miller coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
4 days ago
Giddey was initially listed as probable for this game and has now officially been cleared to suit up. He finished with a triple-double in his last outing and will look to replicate that performance in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
4 days ago
Allen will miss his second game in a row as he continues to manage a knee injury. Haywood Highsmith picked up rotation minutes with Allen out Sunday, but isn’t worth considering in fantasy leagues.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
4 days ago
Goodwin has missed seven straight games, but he’ll get back on the court to face Milwaukee on the road. He should see meaningful minutes in Phoenix’s rotation while Dillon Brooks is out, and Goodwin should remain part of the rotation when Brooks returns.
Source: Shane Young
CHI • Power Forward • #44
4 days ago
Williams was back in the Bulls’ rotation on Sunday after missing four games with a strained quad, playing 17 minutes off the bench in a loss to the Kings. If available, he’ll likely take on a similar workload, which makes Williams a non-factor in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 days ago
Smith, who missed multiple games with a strained calf, played 20 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Kings. If cleared, he’s likely to take on a similar workload against the Warriors. However, Smith’s fantasy ceiling is limited if his playing time is restricted.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
4 days ago
Sexton suffered a left fibular head contusion during Sunday’s loss to the Kings and exited in the second half. If he’s unable to play, Rob Dillingham’s playing time may increase after logging 15 minutes on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
4 days ago
Giddey is on track to play against the Warriors after logging 34 minutes and recording a triple-double in Sunday’s loss to the Kings. Collin Sexton (leg), who stepped in for Giddey in Thursday’s win over the Suns, is questionable to play on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
5 days ago
Buzelis, who was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing Thursday’s loss to the Suns with a sprained ankle, is on track to play Tuesday night. If he can’t go, Leonard Miller is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
5 days ago
Goodwin has missed the Suns’ last seven games, last seeing action on February 21 in a win over the Magic. He was able to play some 5-on-5 on Sunday, and the questionable tag suggests that Goodwin’s calf has responded well in the aftermath of that session. His return will give the Suns additional depth on the wings as they await Dillon Brooks’ return from a fractured hand.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
5 days ago
A late addition to the injury report ahead of Sunday’s win over the Hornets, Allen did not play. Haywood Highsmith picked up rotation minutes off the bench, but he was not productive enough to impact fantasy basketball. The player to watch if Allen remains out may be rookie Rasheer Fleming, who recorded season-highs in points and three-pointers on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Power Forward • #
5 days ago
With no Dillon Brooks or Grayson Allen, there was room for Fleming to play 23 minutes off the bench on Sunday. And the rookie took advantage of his opportunity, recording season-highs in points and three-pointers. While Fleming did not record any defensive stats, he was solid when called upon to defend Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Sunday’s performance won’t change much regarding Fleming’s short-term fantasy value, but he’s a player worth keeping an eye on in dynasty formats.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
5 days ago
At this point, not much that Gillespie does comes as a surprise. The Suns guard had another excellent night on Sunday, with the 24 points being the most in a game for him since dropping 30 in a February 3 win over the Trail Blazers. Gillespie’s rise from a player looking to lock down a rotation spot to solidifying himself as the Suns’ starting point guard should put him in Most Improved Player conversations. The Suns and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
5 days ago
Booker’s ability to get to the foul line paid dividends on Sunday, as the Suns guard made all 15 of his attempts. Add in the assists, and Booker finished with his second 30-point, 10-assist game of the season. Since the All-Star break, he’s shot 40 percent from the field, which has lowered Booker’s fantasy value in the short term. Clean up that category, and Booker is well-equipped to approach the heights that many fantasy managers thought he would before the season began.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
5 days ago
Having scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games, Green has averaged 17.6 points per game since the All-Star break. However, he’s still working to find his groove, as evidenced by the Suns guard shooting 35.3 percent from the field during this stretch. The Suns hit the road for all three of their games in Week 20, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
5 days ago
While the Bulls lost by 16, Buzelis still had an excellent game Sunday. The 21-year-old small forward had 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists against the Kings. He also added three blocks on the defensive end. Buzelis has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls have three games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Warriors on Tuesday.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
5 days ago
Sexton suffered a lower left leg contusion during the second half of Sunday’s game, heading back to the locker room. Moved to the bench thanks to Josh Giddey’s return to action, Sexton finished with 28 points (9-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and seven three-pointers.
Source: Chicago Bulls
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
5 days ago
Added to the injury report on Sunday afternoon, Allen was listed as probable. Now he’s out, which leaves the Suns down another rotation guard. Amir Coffey and Haywood Highsmith, who played two seconds in his Suns’ debut on Thursday, could pick up some playing time with Allen unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
6 days ago
Giddey and Buzelis are back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Suns. As a result of their returns, the Bulls have moved Collin Sexton and Leonard Miller to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
6 days ago
Goodwin strained his left calf during a February 21 win over Orlando and was given a re-evaluation timeline of one to two weeks. Whether he’s available for Tuesday’s game will depend on how Goodwin’s calf responds to Sunday’s 5-on-5 session. Once available, he’ll provide additional depth on the perimeter, which is needed with Dillon Brooks (hand) sidelined.
Source: Duane Rankin
CHI • Power Forward • #44
6 days ago
Williams is back after having missed the Bulls’ last four games with a strained quad. Like Jalen Smith, his playing time will be restricted on Sunday. Given what Williams has produced when his minutes aren’t restricted, there’s no need to slot him into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
6 days ago
Sunday’s game will be Smith’s first since February 22. His return likely means that Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will play less, but Smith’s playing time will be restricted due to the time missed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
6 days ago
Allen wasn’t on the original injury report, but popped up Sunday afternoon as probable for the game against the Hornets with right knee injury management. The 30-year-old is still likely to play given his probable listing, but his status is worth monitoring. With Royce O’Neale (foot) questionable, Allen should have a good workload as long as he’s available.
Source: Stephen Pridgeon-Garner
PHX • Small Forward • #00
6 days ago
O’Neale is not on the Suns’ updated injury report, so he’s good to go for Sunday night. He’ll continue to start while Phoenix awaits the return of the injured Dillon Brooks (hand).
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #00
7 days ago
O’Neale was also questionable ahead of Friday’s win over the Pelicans, a game in which he would start and play 31 minutes. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn are potential replacements in the starting lineup.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
7 days ago
Green now has at least 20 points in two of his last three games. The 24-year-old shooting guard has also played at least 30 minutes in three consecutive games, which bodes well for his scoring floor and ceiling going forward. The Suns close out the week against the Hornets on Sunday.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
7 days ago
Booker has now scored 17, 27 and 32 points in three games since returning from a hip injury. The 29-year-old shooting guard’s 32 points were a game-high and he was +3 in 35 minutes in the close win. The Suns close out Week 19 against the Hornets on Sunday.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
7 days ago
O’Neale went through his pregame routine without any issues, so he will play against the Pelicans. The veteran forward will occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup, continuing to fill in for the injured Dillon Brooks.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward • #00
8 days ago
O’Neale is dealing with a sore right foot and will go through his pregame routine before a decision is made regarding his availability for Friday’s game. If O’Neale can’t play, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn are potential replacements in the starting lineup.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
8 days ago
Though it was another inefficient shooting performance for him, Allen has been able to make a big offensive impact recently. Over his last three games, he has averaged 22.3 points, 6.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 5.0 three-pointers per game despite shooting 36.2 percent from the floor. His field goal percentage has been down this year, but he still ranks inside the top-75 in nine-category leagues over the course of the season. He’ll look to stay hot against the Pelicans on Friday, hopefully with more efficient shooting.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
8 days ago
Booker struggled in his return to the lineup on Tuesday, and while he still was inefficient in this game, he was more effective. He led the Suns in scoring in what was his highest-scoring outing since January. It has been a disappointing season overall for Booker, but Phoenix has still had success as a team. Booker has a chance to get back on track as a scorer to close out this season, which would bode well for both the Suns and fantasy managers.
PHX • Power Forward • #4
8 days ago
With Mark Williams (foot) set to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, Ighodaro stepped up as the team’s starting center. He fell short of a double-double, but he showcased that he can provide well-rounded value as a starter. Currently rostered in just 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Ighodaro should be worth streaming. They have two more games this week, and a three-game week after that, but they play five games during the following week. Williams will be sidelined for at least most of that, but he could end up sidelined for all of it.
PHX • Power Forward • #4
8 days ago
With Mark Williams set to miss at least two-to-three weeks with a stress reaction in his foot, Ighodaro will slide into the starting unit. He is coming off a 14/14 double-double against the Kings on Tuesday and should be worth streaming until Williams returns.
Source: Phoenix Suns