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DEN • Power Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Nnaji exited early on Sunday after taking on extra minutes with Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, and that hip injury will keep him out against Utah. Gordon is back, so Nnaji likely wouldn’t have seen the floor if he was available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones exited early against Golden State, and he will remain out for this game. However, Aaron Gordon (calf) will be back, which means Peyton Watson will fill the backup power forward minutes after starting on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon was a late addition to the injury report on Sunday and ended up missing their matchup with the Warriors. Peyton Watson got the starting nod, but he will likely head back to the bench with Gordon expected back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Johnson exited early on Sunday, but that won’t keep him sidelined against Utah. He’ll occupy his typical starting spot, which means Julian Strawther won’t receive any boost.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Royce O’Neale will head back to the bench with Brooks back in the starting unit. Brooks has been sidelined since Feb. 21, which was also against Orlando. Brooks should see his typical workload, which means O’Neale will lose out on the streaming value he held.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Coffey and Highsmith will continue to miss time, but given their limited roles in Phoenix’s rotation, their absences will have little impact in the world of fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams’ stint on the sidelines will continue into Week 23, and that means Oso Ighodaro should continue to start in his place. Ighodaro has been productive running with the first unit, and fantasy managers should continue to deploy him with confidence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen got Monday off for injury management, but he’ll return for the second leg of Phoenix’s back-to-back set. Allen’s return will likely cut into Collin Gillespie’s minutes and usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Out of the lineup since suffering a fractured left hand in a February 21 game against the Magic, Brooks will make his return in Tuesday’s rematch. He has started all 50 games that he has appeared in this season, so the veteran wing is likely to take on that role immediately, even if there’s a minutes limit attached. Royce O’Neale, who finished Monday’s win over the Grizzlies with nine points, four rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers, may be the odd man out of the Suns’ lineup.
Source: John Gambadoro
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green’s streak of 20-point performances grew to five games on Monday, with efficient shooting both inside and outside the arc leading him to finish as the Suns’ second-leading scorer. The athletic scoring guard likely could have seen even greater numbers if not for the Suns taking a sizable lead in the fourth quarter, which would leave him on the bench for the entire final frame. Still, Green walks away with solid production and a low minutes total before Tuesday’s second game of a back-to-back against Orlando.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Gillespie struggled with his shooting again on Monday. He’s shooting 8-of-35 from the field over the last three games, while going 5-of-26 from beyond the arc over that same period. Yet, the former Villanova Wildcat made up for his shooting struggles by impressing as a passer against the Grizzlies; he reached double figures in assists for the first time in March to tally his third double-double of the season. Getting back on track as a three-point shooter would give a huge boost to Gillespie’s fantasy production. He’ll have a chance to land strong numbers on Tuesday against the Magic.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker was highly productive on Monday en route to Phoenix’s second win in as many games. His seventh 30-plus-point performance of March came in just 26 minutes of game action, as the Suns opened up a big fourth-quarter lead that allowed Booker to sit the entire final quarter. While the lack of high minutes limited his overall production, fantasy managers still have to come away from Monday’s game pleased with Booker’s contributions. He’ll look to end the month on a high note against the Magic on Tuesday.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen will sit out Monday’s game for knee injury management reasons, with the Suns visiting the Magic on Tuesday. His absence means more minutes will be available to starting guard Collin Gillespie, who struggled in Saturday’s win over the Jazz. Gillespie can provide assists; hopefully, he’ll shoot better from three after going 0-of-8 on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Nnaji, who picked up a few additional minutes due to Aaron Gordon (calf) being out, played just eight minutes in Sunday’s victory. A hip impingement led to Nnaji being shut down for the rest of the night. The Nuggets play two games in Week 23, with the first scheduled for Wednesday. Nnaji’s absence is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball, especially if Gordon is available.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
After appearing to grab his side, Johnson departed for the Nuggets’ locker room during the third quarter of Sunday’s game. It was eventually announced that the forward was dealing with back spasms. While Johnson did return to the bench to rejoin his teammates, he did not check back into the game. The Nuggets are off until Wednesday; if Johnson is not available, Julian Strawther could sneak into the back end of the rotation.
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Denver received 43 points from its bench on Sunday, with Hardaway and Bruce Brown (15 points, one rebound, two steals and three three-pointers) leading the way. THJ has made at least four three-pointers in three of his last four games, providing consistent production off the bench. He remains a player most valuable to managers needing points and three-pointers, but the two steals on Sunday were a nice bonus.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Denver’s tandem of Murray and Nikola Jokić was outstanding on Sunday, helping the Nuggets pull away from the Warriors in the second half. Murray, who finished with a complete stat line, has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. The Nuggets are scheduled to play just two games in Week 23, which is unfortunate for those rostering Murray with their eyes on a league title.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić finished Sunday’s 116-93 victory two assists shy of a triple-double, shooting 50 percent from the field. The three-time MVP has recorded a triple-double in five consecutive games, matching his longest run of the season. The negative for fantasy managers is that the Nuggets play two games in Week 23. While Jokić can certainly provide elite fantasy value in those games, it would be a lot better if Denver were scheduled to play three or four games.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones experienced tightness in his right hamstring during Sunday’s game and has now been ruled out for the rest of the night. With Peyton Watson limited to 20 minutes and Cameron Johnson questionable to return with back spasms, Julian Strawther has picked up rotation minutes during the third quarter.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, Watson will start Sunday’s game. However, he will be restricted to 20 minutes, meaning there will also be time for Spencer Jones to make an impact off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
A late addition to the Nuggets’ injury report, Gordon is now officially out. Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones are potential replacements, but the former will be restricted to 20 minutes. As a result, Jones may be the choice to start.
Source: Bennett Durando
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets’ clean injury report picked up a blemish, as Gordon is now questionable due to tightness in his left calf. Given the lower-body injuries he has dealt with this season, it’s possible that the Nuggets forward does not play. If Gordon sits, Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones are potential replacements in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
As of Friday, Brooks had not been cleared to resume 5-on-5 work, so his being ruled out for Monday is unsurprising. Royce O’Neale will remain in the starting lineup until that changes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Ighodaro didn’t miss a shot from the field on Saturday; such is life when you’re able to play off of guards who can set you up around the basketball consistently. While his fantasy value has remained relatively low, the second-year center has done enough to merit rostering in deep leagues while the Suns await Mark Williams’ return from a foot injury. Ighodaro’s role for Week 23 should remain the same, which is good for those who have been rostering him.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
On a night when starter Collin Gillespie (0/3/7/1/1) missed all eight of his three-point attempts, Allen’s shooting off the bench was critical. He made four of his 11 three-point attempts while also recording a complete stat line in one of his better all-around performances since the All-Star break. Allen has played 23 and 21 minutes in two games since returning from a knee injury, and his minutes are likely to increase moving forward. In that scenario, Gillespie’s opportunities may take a hit.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green was outstanding on Saturday, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing no turnovers. Just as good for the Suns was that he only needed to play 22 minutes, as the Suns outscored Utah by 18 points in the first quarter and remained in control throughout. While his category league value has remained low since the All-Star break, Green has been a solid option in points leagues. That should not change in Week 23, with the Suns playing four games.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker and the Suns made short work of the Jazz, outscoring the visitors by a 39-21 margin in the first quarter and never looking back. He’s scored at least 22 points in three straight and 12 of his last 13 games, picking up the production at the right time. Since the All-Star break, Booker has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. The Suns hit the road for all four of their Week 23 games, starting with a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday against the Grizzlies and the Magic.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray wasn’t able to match his 53-point performance from Wednesday’s win, but he was able to stay hot to help push Denver’s win streak to five games. It has been an incredible season for him, and he now ranks inside the top 10 in nine-category leagues over the course of the season. He’ll look to keep it going against the Warriors on Sunday to wrap up the week, though they only play two games next week, which will limit his fantasy impact.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić recorded his fourth-straight double-double in this game, though this was the first one where he scored at least 30 points, and he was incredibly efficient while going about it. That was enough to give Denver a fifth straight win, and they’re getting closer to catching up to the Lakers for third place in the West. Jokić will look to stay hot in their final game of the week against the Warriors on Sunday, though they only play two games next week.
PHX • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Dunn will be back following a one-game absence. He’ll return to playing a large role off the bench, which will take away a few minutes from Rasheer Fleming with Royce O’Neale healthy as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Coffey’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does rob the Suns of another bench option on the wing. Ryan Dunn is available and may pick up a few more minutes due to the absences of Coffey and Haywood Highsmith.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Highsmith remains out for another game, leaving the Suns with fewer wing options off the bench. However, his continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams has been out since early March, while Brooks has been sidelined for a little over a month. The good news is that both are making progress in their respective recoveries. However, Williams and Brooks still not being cleared for 5-on-5 work does not bode well for their ability to impact fantasy basketball in Week 23. Managers stashing either in an IL spot can continue to hold out hope that this changes, but they should not ignore potential alternatives on the waiver wire.
Source: Shane Young
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon is back after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks. His return means that Spencer Jones will head to the bench, eliminating Jones’ streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić recorded his 194th triple-double of his career against the Mavericks on Wednesday. The 31-year-old center was coming off a massive triple-double against the Suns on Tuesday, giving him 46 points, 38 rebounds and 36 assists combined over the last two days. Jokić is still the top player in fantasy when healthy. His managers will also benefit from the Nuggets having two more games this week.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray went off in what was an historic game for him and teammate Nikola Jokic. In what was the Nuggets’ 400th victory with the duo, Murray had 53 points and Jokic had a 23/21/19 triple-double. The 29-year-old point guard had 33 points in the first half in what was his fourth career 50-point game. The Nuggets still have two more games this week with a matchup against the Jazz on Friday up next.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones will fill in for Gordon on Monday in Denver’s opening unit, making his 37th start of the season. Jones is averaging 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game across his 36 starts, signaling that he likely won’t have much impact as a fantasy basketball player on Wednesday when the Nuggets try to land a fourth straight win.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets are listing Watson as available for Wednesday’s contest after missing the front end of the team’s back-to-back on Tuesday. The versatile wing had missed extended time with a hamstring injury before returning on March 22 against the Trail Blazers, in which he scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds. Watson is having a career-best season and could provide impact from a fantasy standpoint against the Mavs.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon will not play on Wednesday after logging 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets. Peyton Watson (hamstring), who did not play on Tuesday, is available. Either he or Spencer Jones should move into the starting lineup, with Watson offering greater fantasy upside.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Gordon hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back since January, so there is a decent chance he misses Wednesday’s game after playing 26 minutes on Tuesday. Peyton Watson (hamstring) is also questionable, though he sat out on Tuesday. Either Watson or Spencer Jones will start in place of Gordon if he ends up missing this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson was sidelined for the first leg of this back-to-back, but there is still a chance he sits out the second leg. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is also questionable, so Spencer Jones would be next in line for the start if both are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker had a rough shooting night, but he was able to make up for it by scoring half of his point at the free throw line and dishing out plenty of dimes. It wasn’t enough to get the win, and the Suns have now lost six of their last seven games. They only have one more game left this week, which will limit his impact for fantasy managers. Still, it is against the tanking Jazz, so it should at least be a strong performance from him.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen returned to the lineup following a four-game absence with a knee injury. He didn’t shoot efficiently, but he was still able to contribute buckets off the bench in the loss. Allen will continue to play big minutes off the bench when healthy, which should lead to more strong outings like this one. Unfortunately, the Suns only have one game left this week, which will limit his upside.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Following a three-game absence with left knee soreness, O’Neale was back in the lineup for this game. He was on fire from deep and was still able to make contributions on defense. Stretching back to before his absence, he has hit at least two triples in six straight games. He’ll continue to start with Dillon Brooks (hand) sidelined, making him worth streaming.
DEN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
THJ continues to be a streaky producer, and this was one of his good night. After scoring just six points on Sunday, he bounced back with a more productive outing. Two games ago, he scored 23 points with seven triples. The inconsistency makes him a difficult player to roster, but he is certainly capable of making a big contribution when his shot is falling.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray got hot late in this game, scoring 11 points in just the fourth quarter to help Denver win a third straight game. It certainly wasn’t his best performance, but he was able to figure things out late. This was his fourth straight game with at least six assists, and he has averaged 7.8 assists per game during this stretch. They still have three games left this week, so Murray should continue to pour in the stats, with Dallas up next on the schedule on Wednesday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić got off to an incredible start to this game, and he nearly recorded a triple-double before halftime, as he entered the break with 15 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Over his last two games, Jokić has averaged 22.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game. He continues to fill up the box score in a way that nobody else can, and he still has three more games this week.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
O’Neale will be back following a three-game absence. He will immediately return to the starting unit, which will push Jordan Goodwin back to the bench after a few productive starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen will be back following a four-game absence with this knee injury. Collin Gillespie may continue to start, but he will likely lose out on minutes with Allen back in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Dunn was a late addition to the injury report, and now he won’t be available against Denver. Rasheer Fleming, who has played well recently, should take on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
The continued absences of Highsmith and Coffey mean that the Suns have less depth on the wings, but this does not affect fantasy basketball. Both players should remain on the waiver wire, regardless of league size.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #00
about 1 month ago
Having missed the Suns’ last three games, O’Neale is on track to return on Tuesday. If so, Jordan Goodwin is likely headed to the bench, eliminating most of his streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last four games, resulting in starting guard Collin Gillespie playing a few more minutes than he does when the Suns’ perimeter rotation is close to complete. If Allen is available on Tuesday, Gillespie is not a lock to meet 30 minutes, much less exceed it.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
After providing limited value in his first two starts for the injured Royce O’Neale (knee), Goodwin was more impactful on Sunday. The 14 points were the most he’s scored in a game since February 21, which was the last game he played before being sidelined by a strained calf. Add in the rebounds, steals and three-pointers, and Sunday was a good finish to Week 21 for Goodwin and those streaming him. With the Suns playing two games in Week 22, it’s safe to move on, even if O’Neale has to miss more time.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Gillespie has made at least three three-pointers in four consecutive games, making 17 of his 37 attempts. All that his final stat line on Sunday lacked was a blocked shot, but very few, if any, fantasy managers look to Gillespie for production in that category. Over the past three weeks, Gillespie has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats. However, with the Suns limited to two games in Week 22, holding onto Gillespie may not be something some managers are willing to do, despite his productivity.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
After a disappointing performance in Saturday’s loss to the Bucks, Booker rebounded nicely against the Raptors. In addition to the points and excellent percentages, the Suns’ guard dished out six assists. Since failing to record an assist in Phoenix’s March 13 loss in Toronto, Booker had recorded five or more in four of his last five appearances. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the Suns play just two games in Week 22, which may limit Booker’s impact.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Back in action for the first time since February 4, Watson played 20 minutes without incident on Sunday. And he was effective, shooting just under 50 percent from the field while providing value in rebounds and assists. With Watson in the fold, eight players logged at least 20 minutes against Portland, with Spencer Jones (six points, four rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer) being the ninth man at 11 minutes.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
After his streak of games with at least three three-pointers ended with an 0-of-4 night in Friday’s win over the Raptors, Johnson found his stroke on Sunday. The Nuggets’ forward made five of seven attempts from beyond the arc, and he’s up to 17 three-pointers in his last five games. And this is good timing for Johnson, as the Nuggets’ rotation returned to full strength on Sunday with Peyton Watson returning from a strained hamstring.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić finished Sunday’s victory with his 28th triple-double of the season, and his first since going on a run of four straight triple-doubles less than two weeks ago. The three-time MVP was responsible for five turnovers, but the overall production compensates for that deficiency. The Nuggets open a four-game Week 22 in Phoenix on Tuesday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Neither Murray nor Nikola Jokić attempted a free throw in Sunday’s victory, a surprising development, given how much of the Nuggets’ offense runs through them. The former was efficient, shooting 50 percent from the field overall and 4-of-9 from three. Add in the assists, and this was a solid end to Week 21 for Murray. The Nuggets play four games in Week 22, starting with the Suns on Tuesday.