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PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
28 days ago
A solid rotation player with the Heat in previous years, Highsmith hasn’t appeared in a game yet this season after offseason knee surgery and was waived by the Nets earlier this month. The 29-year-old small forward chose to join a Suns team that currently occupies the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoff race. While he could provide some important bench minutes for Phoenix, he’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall, coming off a 31-point performance in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, will start with Cooper Flagg (foot) out while Brandon Williams replaces Tyus Jones. The 28-year-old small forward should be in line for big minutes again Thursday in a good matchup against the Lakers.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin was downgraded to doubtful with an ankle injury Thursday afternoon, so his absence against the Lakers isn’t a surprise. Klay Thompson could see more minutes off the bench with Martin out, but he isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues at this point in his career.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall was upgraded to probable Thursday afternoon, so his availability against the Lakers doesn’t come as a surprise. With Cooper Flagg (foot) out, the 28-year-old small forward should be in line for all the minutes he can handle.
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin tweaked his ankle in Tuesday’s game against the Suns and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Lakers given he was downgraded to doubtful. Klay Thompson could see more minutes as part of the Mavericks bench depth, though he’s not worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall was initially listed as questionable with a sprained left foot, but now he’s been upgraded to probable ahead of Thursday’s game against the Lakers. He should see a significant workload with Cooper Flagg (foot) already ruled out.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks was the leading scorer in an ugly loss for Phoenix, and he was able to have a productive night. However, he also picked up his 16th technical foul of the season. Unless it is rescinded, he will serve a one-game suspension against the Spurs on Feb. 19 and could miss more games if he continues to pick up technicals. Brooks has been incredible this season and has been red-hot on offense lately. He has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and in nine of his last 10 games.
Source: Hayden Cilley
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg will miss the Mavericks’ final game before the All-Star break and will remain out for the Rising Stars game. Flagg may not end up missing much time, which is a good thing for fantasy managers. However, he won’t be available for his first All-Star weekend.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, with fellow vet Khris Middleton playing 22 minutes off the bench in his Mavericks’ debut. With Cooper Flagg (foot) listed as doubtful, Thompson may wind up absorbing some of the minutes that would usually go to the rookie.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Martin tweaked his left ankle during Tuesday’s loss to the Suns. While he refused medical attention in the immediate aftermath, it’s clear the ankle remains an issue, as he’s on the injury report. Having Klay Thompson back will help with the numbers if Martin sits, but he isn’t guaranteed to provide reliable streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall is dealing with a strained left foot, casting some doubt on his availability for Thursday’s game. With Cooper Flagg (foot) listed as doubtful, Marshall would likely be in for a heavy workload if he can play. Tyus Jones would have added value if both sit, even with his subpar showing in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg is listed as having a left midfoot sprain, and based on the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss the Mavericks’ final game before the All-Star break. If Flagg doesn’t play, the Mavericks will have to rely even more on Naji Marshall, who scored 32 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder for right hamstring injury management reasons. The 24-year-old shooting guard has only been playing around 20 minutes per game, so if he’s ruled out his absence won’t have a major impact on the Suns’ rotation.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder for right ankle injury management reasons. If Booker is ultimately ruled out, more of the offense would go through Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie.
DAL • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Moved into the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game, Jones appeared to be in a good spot to offer solid fantasy value. Unfortunately, things did not play out that way for the guard in his first start as a Maverick. Jones played 15 minutes, with Naji Marshall replacing him in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Between that and Brandon Williams (5/2/2/1) playing more minutes off the bench, this was not the most encouraging night for Jones or those who considered picking him up off the waiver wire.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg’s frequent trips to the foul line gave his point total a nice boost, but overall, this was a modest night for the rookie. While his run of games with at least 32 points ended at four in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs, he’s scored 27 or more in five of his last six. Given the constant changes of the actual point guards in the Mavericks’ rotation, head coach Jason Kidd may decide to simply put the ball in Flagg’s hands even more after the All-Star break. And fantasy managers may favor that approach.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall came off the bench on Tuesday, with Tyus Jones bumping him from the starting lineup. That didn’t prevent Naji from having one of his most productive nights of the season, recording his second 30-point stat line in three games and fourth of the season. Marshall would replace the ineffective Jones in the Mavericks’ lineup to begin the third quarter, and it’s difficult to envision a scenario in which that doesn’t hold for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Coffey made his Suns’ debut on Tuesday, playing 13 minutes off the bench. The production wasn’t enough to make him a player worth considering in fantasy leagues, especially with Grayson Allen (ankle) out. Once Allen returns, it’s fair to question if Coffey will play consistent rotation minutes.
PHX • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
The Suns received solid contributions from both of their centers on Tuesday. Despite coming off the bench, Ighodaro recorded his first double-double of the season in 23 minutes. Meanwhile, starting center Mark Williams logged 25 minutes and accounted for 13 points, eight rebounds and one assist. Tuesday’s effort doesn’t make Ighodaro someone worth rostering in most redraft leagues, but he should be on dynasty league rosters.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker has played 32 minutes in the two games he’s appeared in since returning from a sprained ankle. While the points output on Tuesday was modest, fantasy managers can still use rebounds, assists, steals, and three-pointers. This is the first back-to-back for Booker since his injury, so fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder. That also goes for Jalen Green (12/1/4 with two three-pointers), who played 20 minutes off the bench on Tuesday.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks has scored at least 23 points in three straight and eight of his last nine games. While the steals and blocks production has been limited during this stretch, the Suns’ wing has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While Brooks’ fantasy value for the season remains outside the top-100, he’s been more impactful than many fantasy managers expected him to be before the season began. The Suns end the pre-break portion of their schedule on Wednesday against the Thunder.
DAL • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has made two changes to his starting lineup. After coming off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs, Jones and Washington move into the starting lineup. Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin will head to the bench, with the former still being a player worth holding onto in deep leagues.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Thompson will sit out Dallas’ penultimate game before the All-Star break. Khris Middleton is available to make his Mavericks’ debut, so he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Thompson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson could get the night off despite not dealing with an injury. He has played roughly 20 minutes per game off the bench over the Mavericks’ last three games and should see a similar role if he’s available. Khris Middleton is expected to make his debut for Dallas, so he would soak up Thompson’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Absent from the injury report, Middleton is on track to make his Mavericks debut on Tuesday. With Dallas being best served to strengthen its draft lottery odds, the veteran forward may not log heavy minutes anytime soon. As was the case in Washington, Middleton does not qualify as a must-roster player in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker hadn’t played since spraining his ankle in a January 23 loss to the Hawks. The 29-year-old managed to scored 21 points, but parts of his game were understandably rusty. Booker was 1-of-7 from behind the three-point line, but was otherwise 4-of-5 from the field. Dillon Brooks led the team in field goal attempts with 23, but expect Booker to be more aggressive as he gets re-acclimated to playing again.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks has now had at least 22 points in seven of his last eight games. The 30-year-old shooting guard is on one of the best scoring runs of his career with the Suns. Even with Devin Booker back now, Grayson Allen was recently injured and Jalen Green has yet to play starter-level minutes for the Suns. With a seemingly stable role, Brooks should maintain his fantasy value. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Suns have two games in Week 17, starting with a matchup with the Mavericks on Tuesday.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie led three Mavericks starters in double figures, and he’s scored at least ten points in five consecutive games. The issue for him recently, even with the double-digit points streak, has been that Christie has made just 38.4 percent of his shots from the field over the past two weeks. Given the limited assists and defensive stats, Christie has limited upside in category leagues.
DAL • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
For the few who had Bagley rostered, his Mavericks debut went about as well as one could hope. Despite coming off the bench, he played 24 minutes, six more than starter Daniel Gafford (nine points, four rebounds and two assists), who was in foul trouble for most of the night. Even if the minutes were reversed, Bagley offers solid fantasy upside in Dallas. Deep-league managers should consider picking him up, with Dallas playing four games in Week 17.
DAL • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Making his first appearance since being traded to Dallas, Jones played 17 minutes on Saturday. While the assist production was excellent, he’s in a challenging spot as far as fantasy relevance is concerned. The basketball will be in Cooper Flagg’s (14/4/4 with two three-pointers) hands a lot as he continues to develop as a pro. So even if Jones were to move into the starting lineup at some point, he would not be worth the risk unless there’s a dire need for assists.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson turned back the clock during the second quarter of Saturday’s game, scoring 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field. The Spurs did a better job of defending Thompson during the second half, but the final stat line was solid. Unfortunately for the few who hold out hope that Klay can achieve fantasy relevance, he wasn’t moved at the trade deadline. Getting to a team with postseason ambitions may have given him a better shot at providing value later in the season.
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Livers suffered a sprained left shoulder during Thursday’s loss to the Warriors. Counting Saturday’s game against the 76ers, he’ll miss another three games before being re-evaluated. Livers’ absence may result in the recent addition, Amir Coffey, sliding into the rotation, offering additional wing depth off the bench. Coffey is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen is dealing with a right knee sprain and will be out through the All-Star break, according to Suns coach Jordan Ott, before being re-evaluated. The Suns are in position to handle his injury well with Devin Booker and Jalen Green returning Saturday.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green is back after a four-game absence. He was under a minutes restriction due to a second hamstring strain, so fantasy managers should expect the same on Saturday. With Grayson Allen (ankle) out, the Suns should not have to make too many changes to the rotation to get Green into the mix.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker is back after spraining his ankle in a January loss to the Hawks. With Grayson Allen (ankle) going down with an injury in Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, the Suns can make a one-for-one swap without changing the rest of their starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday.
DAL • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
While Tyus Jones, AJ Johnson and Marvin Bagley III are available to make their Mavericks’ debuts on Saturday, Middleton is out. Nothing has been reported regarding a potential buyout, but it may be worth keeping an eye out for. Middleton’s timeline doesn’t align with the Mavericks’, especially with the franchise pivoting to a rebuild.
Source: Christian Clark
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise, though he missed the last two games. With Ryan Nembhard listed as doubtful, Williams and Tyus Jones, who is making his Mavericks debut, figure to have added playmaking responsibilities in this one.
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Livers exited Thursday’s loss to the Warriors during the first half and did not return due to a sprained left shoulder. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green has missed Phoenix’s last four games since taking a hard fall during a January 30 win over the Cavaliers, and he was already having his playing time managed due to a strained hamstring. If he’s able to play on Saturday, Green will likely have his playing time restricted, but it would still help the Suns account for Grayson Allen’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
This is the first time that Booker has been listed as questionable ahead of a game since spraining his ankle during a January 23 loss to the Hawks. With Grayson Allen (ankle) going down during Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, the Suns won’t have to make any drastic changes to their lineup if Booker can play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen sprained his right ankle during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s loss to the Warriors and did not return. With Devin Booker (ankle) listed as questionable, he can slide back into the starting lineup if allowed to play on Saturday. If not, then the Suns will need more production from Jordan Goodwin.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington is back after missing the last two games due to the league’s concussion protocol. Caleb Martin has started the previous two games, and he may be headed back to the bench with Washington available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams has missed Dallas’s last two games, but he appears on track to return Saturday night. While Ryan Nembhard played 17 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, he’s listed as doubtful for Saturday due to his two-way contract status. Add in Tyus Jones potentially making his Mavericks’ debut, and Nembhard is unlikely to be a factor in fantasy basketball if Williams sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen played relatively well on Thursday, recording another solid stat line. Unfortunately, his night ended painfully, as the Suns guard limped off after injuring his right ankle with 3:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. Allen didn’t return, and the question now is whether he’ll be available for Saturday’s game against the Lakers. With the Suns already without Devin Booker and Jalen Green, they may have to rely more on Jordan Goodwin (6/2/2/2 with two three-pointers) if all three are unable to play.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks led the way offensively for the Suns, but he was unable to keep the team from losing a game it led by a 90-76 margin with 10:11 remaining in the fourth quarter. Brooks had a chance to regain the lead in the final seconds, but his three-point attempt missed the mark. With Devin Booker and Jalen Green out, and the Suns losing Grayson Allen during the fourth quarter, Brooks is doing his best to shoulder even more of the offensive workload. As good as he’s been this season, that may not be the best thing for the veteran wing’s fantasy value.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Since scoring 24 points in a January 24 loss to the Lakers, Christie scored 13 points or less in four consecutive games. The Mavericks’ guard was better against the Spurs, but a 2-of-8 night from beyond the arc kept the points tally at 20. Even with the addition of Khris Middleton, those who have Christie rostered should not panic. With an eye toward the future, the Mavericks would be better served playing Max starters’ minutes than lightening his workload the rest of the season.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall has not been a player that fantasy managers look to for three-point production, as he entered Thursday with ten games of at least two triples. That changed on Thursday, as the Mavericks’ wing hit four, matching his career-high. Add in the points, rebounds and assists, and this was a good night to have Marshall rostered. Of course, category league managers will want some defensive production out of Naji. Still, he’s one of the few reliable fantasy options on the Mavericks’ roster beyond Cooper Flagg at this point.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg has been on a roll recently, scoring at least 32 points in four straight games. The Mavericks’ rookie shot over 50 percent from the field despite San Antonio’s defensive focus throughout, recording a complete stat line. With Anthony Davis no longer in the picture, Dallas’ focus for the rest of the season will be on identifying the areas they need to address to build a team around Flagg for the franchise’s next era.
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Livers injured his left shoulder during the first half of Thursday’s game and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. While the Suns lose some depth off the bench, Livers’ absence won’t affect fantasy basketball if he misses time.
Source: Kellan Olson
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is available after initially being questionable for Thursday’s game. If his right ankle gives the center any difficulty, the Mavericks would then turn to Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé to pick up the slack.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Williams remains out for a second straight game due to a lower right leg contusion. Due to the trades Dallas executed before the trade deadline, they’ll rely even more on Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard as the primary playmakers.
Source: Noah Weber
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
This will be a third straight absence for Green, which means Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin will still play significant minutes. Green has only played a limited reserve role when available, so his immediate return won’t drastically alter the Suns’ rotation.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Coffey has barely been in the rotation for the Bucks this season, and now he’ll become a depth piece for Phoenix. He may see a few minutes per game, but he won’t play a large role with the Suns, barring multiple injuries on the wing.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Point Guard • #50
about 1 month ago
Anthony’s first season in Milwaukee was shaky, and they’ll move on from him quickly to acquired depth at center. Anthony will be a depth guard for Phoenix, but he hasn’t made much of a fantasy impact this year, and there is too much depth in the backcourt in Phoenix for that to change.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green will miss a second consecutive game due to the hamstring and hip injuries. His absence frees up additional minutes for Jordan Goodwin, who is worth streaming in deeper category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Based on the timeline provided when Booker suffered his sprained ankle, he was due to be re-evaluated early this week. However, the Suns have not offered an update, and the guard remains out. Phoenix will continue to roll with a starting backcourt of Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen, and both players are worth rostering where available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, nights like Tuesday serve as a reminder of Goodwin’s value, especially while the Suns are without Devin Booker and Jalen Green. His double-double was accompanied by five steals, one shy of his career-high. Over the past two weeks, Goodwin has been close to a top-100 player in terms of per-game value. If Booker and Green remain out for Thursday’s game against the Warriors, deep-league managers should strongly consider streaming Goodwin if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen has now scored at least 23 points in three of his last four outings, and he last failed to hit double figures in a January 5 loss to the Rockets. With Devin Booker and Jalen Green out, Allen was one of the Suns to pick up the slack in Portland, with three — Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams being the others — scoring 24 points or more. Phoenix returns home for its final two games of Week 16, starting with the Warriors on Thursday.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams continues to flourish in Phoenix, with Tuesday’s double-double being his 11th of the season and first since January 14. Fantasy managers who rolled the dice on the 7-footer have been rewarded handsomely, as neither Williams’ productivity nor availability has been up for debate. He’s now appeared in 46 games, a career-high for the center who struggled with injuries throughout his first three NBA seasons.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
The Trail Blazers’ approach of using “drop” coverage when defending the pick-and-roll proved costly, as Gillespie took advantage on multiple occasions in the most productive night of his NBA career. In addition to matching his season-high with eight three-pointers, the Suns’ guard notched his first 30-point game. Add in the assists and steals, and this was an excellent night for fantasy managers who have continued to roster Gillespie. His ceiling for the final two games of Week 16 depends on the availability of Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring, hip), who both remained out on Tuesday.