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PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 15 hours ago
With Goodwin recently returning from a calf strain, his ability to play both games of the Suns’ back-to-back is encouraging. However, his fantasy potential is limited since the Suns are otherwise healthy on the perimeter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 18 hours ago
Allen sat out Thursday’s matchup with the Pacers, and Goodwin played. The pair may swap statuses on Friday, as Phoenix plays the second leg of its back-to-back set. Allen should see his normal workload and could earn a few more minutes if Goodwin is ultimately sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
1 day ago
This was a fantastic showing for Phoenix’s two star guards. Both Green and Devin Booker set new season-highs for scoring, and Green is now averaging 27.5 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor over his last four games. Injuries have made this a frustrating season for Green, but he has been productive since the All-Star break. He’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Thursday to wrap up the week.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
1 day ago
Booker is one of the best scorers in the league, but it has been a disappointing season overall for him. However, he put that aside for this game and ended up setting a new season high for scoring. The Suns have now won four in a row and six of their last seven, and Booker has been on fire, averaging 29.3 points per game over the last two weeks.
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
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.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 days ago
Williamson has scored at least 19 points in each of his last five appearances, and he has provided reliable top-100 fantasy value since the All-Star break. That may not seem like much, given his ADP, but it represents an improvement when compared to Williamson’s pre-break production. And with Dejounte Murray back in the fold running the point, Zion’s ceiling for the rest of the season has been raised.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
2 days ago
Murphy’s run continues, as he’s providing first-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. He was highly efficient against the Raptors, with the stat line only lacking a blocked shot. The lone negative for fantasy managers is that New Orleans plays just once more in Week 20, Friday night in Houston.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 days ago
Jayson Tatum isn’t the only player who’s looked good recently since returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Murray has improved by the game in New Orleans, and his showing against the Raptors was his best yet. The Pelicans point guard surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, and he also provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals. The concern for fantasy managers going into the playoff weeks for Yahoo! default leagues: the schedule. New Orleans has a back-to-back in Weeks 21, 22 and 23, which isn’t good for Murray’s availability.
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
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.
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.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
4 days ago
McGowens has a fractured small toe on his right foot, which may keep him out of multiple games. There may be additional minutes for Micah Peavy, but not enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
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.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
5 days ago
Williamson had 20 points on just eight attempts from the field, but only two rebounds and one assist. It didn’t help that he only played 23 minutes as the Pelicans ran away with the victory. While the Pelicans only have two games upcoming in Week 20, the good news is Williamson should be available for both contests given the amount of off-days.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
5 days ago
Murphy had another excellent game. The 25-year-old small forward led the Pelicans with 24 points on their way to a 20-point victory. The lone negative was that he exited with an upper back injury, but the Pelicans forward was on the bench with his teammates after having ice applied to the area. Since the start of February, Murphy has averaged 24.1 points and 4.7 assists. He’s also shooting 49 percent from the field and 48 percent from the three-point line in that time. The Pelicans have two games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Source: Rod Walker
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
6 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
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
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
7 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
NOP • Small Forward • #25
7 days ago
Murphy has 64 points and 11 three-pointers in three games so far this week. The 25-year-old small forward led the Pelicans with 22 points and four three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Suns. Murphy also had an impact on the defensive end with two steals and a block. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans close out the week against the Wizards on Sunday.
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.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Murray is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Kings. His return pushes Yves Missi to the bench, with the Pelicans beginning Friday’s game without a true center.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Small Forward • #00
8 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
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Murray sat out Thursday for the first leg of the Pelicans’ back-to-back set, but he’ll be back in action against Phoenix and should handle a normal workload. Jeremiah Fears’ fantasy appeal takes a hit as a result of Murray’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
8 days ago
Fears’ six assists, which equalled his total from New Orleans’ prior two games, were the most for him since hitting that number in a February 21 win over the 76ers. The rookie guard played 28 minutes on Thursday, with his playing time receiving a slight boost due to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) being sidelined. With Murray likely playing on Friday in Phoenix, Fears will have a lower fantasy ceiling for New Orleans’ penultimate game of Week 19.
NOP • Center • #
8 days ago
While Yves Missi (7/2/1/2/4 in 16 minutes) received the starting nod on Thursday, Queen and Karlo Matković (9/9/2 with three blocks and one three-pointer) wound up playing more. In Queen’s case, a near double-double was accompanied by five assists in a solid offensive performance for the rookie. However, lapses in attention remain an issue on the defensive end of the floor, which will limit Queen’s playing time until he addresses them.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
8 days ago
Bey did not provide the most robust stat line in Sacramento, but he continues to put up the points. In the midst of the most productive season of his NBA career, the Pelicans forward has scored at least 20 points in 22 of the 57 games he’s appeared in. Rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bey has the potential to be a league-winner where he is still on the waiver wire, especially in points leagues.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
8 days ago
Since returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for five games, Murphy has averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.7 three-pointers while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. The Pelicans play two more games in Week 19, starting with Friday’s matchup with the Suns, and it isn’t guaranteed that Murphy will be available for both. If he sits on Friday, that spot in the lineup could go to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) after he was given Thursday night off.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
After putting up 24 points in his return to action on Tuesday against the Lakers, Zion dropped another 23 on the Kings. And he was efficient, shooting better than 70 percent from the field. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Thursday was an excellent night for those who have Zion rostered. The Pelicans are in Phoenix on Friday, and it remains to be seen if Williamson will be available. Back-to-backs weren’t an issue before his most recent ankle injury, so he may be able to play.
NOP • Center • #21
8 days ago
Murphy and Williamson are good to go for Thursday’s game, but the Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray for the first of two games they’ll play in as many nights. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Yves Missi, which raises the second-year center’s short-term fantasy value.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
Zion was questionable for this game, but he will be good to go against Sacramento. He had 24 points against the Lakers on Thursday and will look to stay hot against a porous Kings defense.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
8 days ago
Murphy was upgraded from questionable to probable on Thursday afternoon, a sign that he was on track to play. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Bryce McGowens continuing to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
9 days ago
The late upgrade is good news for Murphy III, who returned earlier this week after missing five games with a shoulder injury. There was some thought that the Pelicans would hold the 25-year-old out against a tanking Kings team, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. As a result, Murphy III is in a great spot for fantasy production.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Williamson’s right ankle sprain has him back on the injury report after logging 33 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers. With the Pelicans facing the Suns the following night, it’s possible that Williamson sits out one of the next two games. With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) also out, DeAndre Jordan and Bryce McGowens may move up in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
10 days ago
Murray will sit out Thursday’s game for injury management reasons, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The Pelicans could go back to DeAndre Jordan, who moved into the starting lineup a few games before Murray made his season debut.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
10 days ago
Murphy, who recently returned to action after missing five games with a right shoulder contusion, is dealing with neck spasms. If he’s unable to play against the Kings, the Pelicans could look to Bryce McGowens to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
10 days ago
The center went undrafted in 2024 after spending four seasons at George Mason and one at Providence. He has been playing for the Birmingham Squadron, the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, in the two years since. Oduro has averaged 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game this season and will join a crowded center room that includes Derik Queen, DeAndre Jordan, Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney, though none of them started in the Pelicans’ most recent game. This is a great opportunity for Oduro, but don’t expect him to be worth scooping up off the waiver wire.
Source: Shams Charania
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Following a one-game absence with an ankle injury, which came after playing in 35 straight games, Williamson returned to take on Los Angeles. Excluding the game he exited early with the ankle injury, Zion has scored at least 20 points in six straight games. They have a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, and while Williamson had been playing in back-to-backs, there is a chance he sits out as he manages this ankle injury. If he does, he’ll likely sit against the Kings on Thursday and play against the Suns on Friday.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
10 days ago
This was Murphy’s second game back after missing five games with a shoulder injury. He scored 16 points in the first one, but he was more effective in this outing. Murphy has been excellent this season, but this two-game stretch hasn’t been his best. They have a back-to-back coming up on Thursday and Friday, but since it wasn’t a lower body injury, Murphy should be fine to suit up for both games.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
10 days ago
Though Murray wasn’t able to get much going as a scorer in this game, he was able to stuff the stat sheet in a way that not many can. He also set a new season high for minutes, which is great to see after such a lengthy absence. Murray should be considered a must-roster player at this point, though that doesn’t mean he’ll play in back-to-backs. They play the Kings and Suns on Thursday and Friday, so expect him to be available for the more difficult matchup in Phoenix.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
With Williamson returning to action after a one-game absence, the Pelicans will begin Tuesday’s contest without a legitimate center. DeAndre Jordan heads to the bench, while Saddiq Bey continues to start. Given how well Bey has played this season, it would have been extremely difficult to remove him from the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Williamson will be back after missing just one game with an ankle injury. Trey Murphy returned to the lineup in that game and filled Zion’s starting spot. That likely means one of Saddiq Bey or Herb Jones will be pushed to a bench role, though both will still play significant minutes.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
12 days ago
Williamson was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, the first game that he’s missed since December 11. If he’s able to play on Tuesday, Williamson may push Saddiq Bey out of the starting lineup. Bey will still play plenty, so those who have him rostered should not be too concerned.
Source: Will Guillory
NOP • Point Guard • #
12 days ago
Fears continues to perk up with his play since the All-Star break. After recording 18 points and 11 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, the 19-year-old point guard followed up with this monster performance in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers. Fears also had two blocks for the second game in a row. While his production so far hasn’t been consistent enough to make an impact in redraft leagues, he’s still very much on the radar going forward and in dynasty leagues.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
13 days ago
Williamson had to leave Saturday’s win over the Jazz during the second quarter, and Sunday’s game will be the first that he’s missed since December 11. With Trey Murphy (shoulder) back, he can slide into Williamson’s spot in the starting lineup, while Dejounte Murray replaces Bryce McGowens.
Source: Justin Russo