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NOP • F-C • #17
15 days ago
Matković strained his right calf during Monday’s loss to the Thunder and will miss at least one game. The Pelicans started Derik Queen and Yves Missi together against Oklahoma City and could stick with that tandem on Wednesday if Zion Williamson (hamstring) cannot play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
15 days ago
Bey did not play in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, with Yves Missi replacing him in the starting lineup. Karlo Matković strained his calf during the contest and will not be available on Wednesday, leaving New Orleans down another option at the four. If Bey can’t play, the Pelicans will cross their fingers that Zion Williamson can. Having missed the last eight games with a hamstring injury, he is also questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F • #1
15 days ago
Williamson has missed the Pelicans’ last eight games, most recently sitting out Monday’s loss to the Thunder after being a game-time decision. With Karlo Matković out and Saddiq Bey also questionable, the Pelicans may have to call on rookie Micah Peavy to play extended minutes if Williamson can’t play against the Nuggets. Peavy would not be a must-stream player if this happened.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
16 days ago
Fears’ 24 points are the most he’s had in a game so far in his rookie season. The 19-year-old point guard has only eclipsed 20 points in a game one other time, against the Nuggets on October ninth. While Fears hasn’t done the best job of converting his minutes into points so far, he’s in line to continue to see big minutes while Jordan Poole is out. Fears has to be rostered in deeper formats based on his role alone, let alone his rookie upside.
PHX • Guard • #8
16 days ago
Allen will miss a second straight game with a right quad contusion. Ryan Dunn started Sunday’s loss to the Hawks, but Collin Gillespie offers a higher fantasy ceiling despite coming off the bench. Dunn can be streamed if Gillespie is not available on the waiver wire.
Source: Brendan Mau
NOP • C • #21
16 days ago
The Pelicans remain without Zion Williamson, and Saddiq Bey is also unavailable for Monday’s game. As a result, Missi returns to the starting lineup and will play alongside Queen, who shifts to the four. The move makes sense, as the Pelicans have to account for Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. The lineup change gives Missi some value in deep leagues, but he is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
16 days ago
A late addition to the Pelicans’ injury report, Bey joins Zion Williamson on the sideline for Monday’s game. Karlo Matković may be the player most likely to move into the starting lineup, and he would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
16 days ago
Williamson has been downgraded from questionable to out, and the Pelicans will also be without Saddiq Bey, who has been the replacement in the starting lineup. Karlo Matković may be the next man up, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
16 days ago
With Zion Williamson being a game-time decision, the last thing the Pelicans needed was another frontcourt injury. Absent from the initial injury report, Bey is now questionable due to a sprained left ankle. How his absence would affect fantasy basketball depends on Williamson’s availability. If Zion can play, there won’t be a player worth streaming to account for Bey’s absence. However, if neither plays, Karlo Matković’s opportunities may increase out of necessity.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
17 days ago
Williamson received a questionable tag for Sunday’s matchup with Golden State, but he ultimately sat that one out. New Orleans may choose to get him back in the lineup for the second half of New Orleans’ back-to-back set, but even if he plays, he may face a minutes restriction. Saddiq Bey remains a hold given Williamson’s extensive injury history, but Bey’s fantasy value will take an obvious hit one Zion is back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #12
17 days ago
Gillespie wasn’t the replacement in the starting lineup for the injured Grayson Allen, but he continues to benefit from the absences of key guards. Gillespie finished Sunday’s defeat a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, and he’s providing 10th-round value in nine-cat formats this season. Ryan Dunn, who started for Allen, finished with 12 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers. While he can be of use in deeper leagues, Gillespie is the player fantasy managers should seek first if Allen remains out.
PHX • Guard • #1
17 days ago
Booker shot the ball well overall, but he missed all six of his three-point attempts. And he’s in the midst of a serious funk, having shot 3-of-24 from beyond the arc over his last five games. The good news for fantasy managers is that Booker has still been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats during this run of poor perimeter shooting. He’ll look to get back on track Tuesday night in Portland.
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
17 days ago
Brooks put on an offensive clinic during the first three quarters of Sunday’s game, going off for 30 points. While his shot selection can occasionally go off the rails, that was not the case against the Hawks. And with Jalen Green (hamstring) once again out for an extended period, Brooks will have more leeway within the offense to get his shots. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s been a fourth-round player thus far. Phoenix plays three games during Week 5, starting with Portland on Tuesday.
NOP • G • #15
17 days ago
Alvarado matched his season-high point total on Sunday, scoring in double figures for the third time and for the first time since November 5. Just as encouraging was his logging a season-high 25 minutes in James Borrego’s first game as interim head coach. Alvarado still isn’t at the point where he has to be rostered in fantasy leagues. Still, consistent playing time would make him worth watching, especially as the Pelicans continue to play without Jordan Poole. Starting point guard Jeremiah Fears also played 25 minutes on Sunday, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. He should be the priority for deep-league managers, but keep an eye on Alvarado as well.
NOP • • #
17 days ago
Queen made his first NBA start on Sunday, replacing Kevon Looney (DNP-CD) in the lineup. The rookie may have only committed one turnover, but he struggled with the Warriors’ defenders, most especially Draymond Green. Queen recorded solid rebound, assist and blocked shot numbers, but many fantasy managers were hoping for more scoring. He’ll look to bounce back on Monday when the Thunder visit in what will be another challenging matchup for Queen and the Pelicans.
NOP • F • #25
17 days ago
Other than the game’s outcome, the only negative for Murphy was the five turnovers. He’s only averaging 2.1 per game for the season, so fantasy managers don’t need to be concerned there. At this rate, the biggest concern for Murphy managers is a potential shutdown later in the season, because the 2-11 Pelicans don’t look like a team capable of crawling out of this hole, especially in the Western Conference. New Orleans begins a four-game Week 5 at home against the Thunder on Monday, and they’ll have another back-to-back at the end of the week on Friday and Saturday.
PHX • Forward • #0
17 days ago
Williams is back after sitting out Phoenix’s win over the Pacers on Thursday, which pushes Nick Richards to the bench. The other change of note is Dunn, who steps into the spot left vacant by the injured Grayson Allen. While his offensive ceiling is limited, Dunn’s defensive ability makes him worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: Phoenix Suns
NOP • • #
17 days ago
Fantasy managers rejoice! In one of his first moves as interim head coach, James Borrego has inserted Queen into the starting lineup, with Kevon Looney being bumped to the bench. The rookie has played well recently and will now begin games on the floor instead of on the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
17 days ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Williamson will not be available. While he was cleared for contact last week, it would be unsurprising if the Pelicans exercised caution with Zion due to his injury history. Saddiq Bey will remain in the starting lineup until Williamson is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #8
18 days ago
Suns coach Jordan Ott said he doesn’t think this is a serious injury for Allen, and he should be considered “day-to-day.” However, he will at least miss Sunday’s game, which will open the door for Collin Gillespie to move into the starting lineup.
Source: Kellan Olson
PHX • Center • #5
18 days ago
Williams missed Thursday’s game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. He’ll be back in his typical starting spot, which will push Nick Richards back to the bench and limit Oso Ighodaro’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
18 days ago
“Could [Queen] potentially start? Yes.” Borrego said. “Could he come off the bench? Yes. I don’t have those answers right now.” It’s not a guarantee, but the fact it’s being considered is a breath of fresh air. Queen has been excellent off the bench recently and has been playing a much larger role than Kevon Looney, who has been starting at center. Moving into the starting unit may not change Queen’s minutes, but it will allow him to play with a more talented group, which should result in more production.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
NOP • F • #1
18 days ago
Cleared for contact on Wednesday, Williamson is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Warriors. If he’s able to play, fantasy managers should expect a minutes restriction of some kind. Saddiq Bey would likely return to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he had while Zion was out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
19 days ago
Friday’s loss to the Lakers dropped the Pelicans to 2-10, and there had been rumblings of a potential move well ahead of the team’s most recent defeat. In four-plus seasons as the head coach, Green’s teams went 150-190 and made two playoff appearances. He’ll be replaced on an interim basis by associate head coach James Borrego.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #25
19 days ago
Murphy had no issues getting things going on offense in this game. Unfortunately, he didn’t get much help from his teammates. He has been on fire since his 41-point game last week and has averaged 29.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 three-pointers while shooting 56 percent from the floor over the Pelicans’ last four games. Not much is going right in New Orleans, but Murphy has figured things out.
NOP • • #
19 days ago
Fears continues to be a solid scorer, which is rare for a rookie point guard this early in his career. However, it was his defense that stood out in this game. This was only the 16th time in NBA history that a rookie had at least eight steals in a game, with the most recent occurrence prior to this one coming from Michael Carter-Williams in 2013. Fears has been fantastic to start his career and is on pace to make an All-Rookie team in a stacked class.
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
19 days ago
Bey has been solid as a starter lately, and that continued in Friday’s loss. He had a rough shooting night, but the made up for it with production in other categories. Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been cleared to participate in contact practice, and when he returns, Bey will return to the bench. There is a limit on how much longer Bey will be worth streaming, but as long as he is starting, he should be a solid option.
NOP • G • #13
19 days ago
Poole has been sidelined since Nov. 5 and will be re-evaluated again on Nov. 21. The report from the Pelicans indicates that he is “making good progress”, though that doesn’t indicate that he’s close to returning. Jose Alvarado will continue to play a significant role off the bench as the backup point guard until Poole returns.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
PHX • Guard • #1
20 days ago
After a few rough performances, Booker was able to get back on track in this game. He opened the year by scoring at least 30 points in five of his first six games but entered this game having scored fewer than 30 points i four straight. Booker led Phoenix in scoring in a dominant win over the Pacers, which pushed their win streak to five games. He’ll look to wrap up the week with another strong night against the Hawks on Sunday.
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
20 days ago
Brooks did most of his work in the first half, and he entered the break with 24 points, which was a career-best for any half for him. That led to a new season-high for scoring, even if it felt like it was going to be a bigger night. The lopsided score limited him to 28 minutes, so perhaps it could’ve been a bigger night if the game was closer. This was a strong game, but don’t expect this to be the norm for Brooks moving forward.
PHX • Guard • #12
20 days ago
Grayson Allen (quad) didn’t return for the second half of this game, which allowed Gillespie to start the third quarter in his place. Gillespie had already been producing well as a reserve, but if Allen remains out beyond this game, Gillespie will quickly become a must-roster player. This wasn’t his best performance, but he has been solid off the bench this year. Gillespie is currently available in 84 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
PHX • Forward • #4
20 days ago
Nick Richards got the starting nod in place of Mark Williams, who sat out the second leg of the back-to-back. However, Ighodaro was way more productive off the bench than Richards was as a starter. Williams should be back for the Suns’ next game, but they have another back-to-back on Nov. 28 and 29, which could be another opportunity to stream in Ighodaro.
PHX • Guard • #8
20 days ago
Allen suffered a quad contusion in the first half, which will end his night early. Collin Gillespie, who is currently rostered in 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues started, the second half in his place. If Allen remains out beyond this game, Gillespie will become a must-roster player.
Source: Kellan Olson
PHX • Center • #2
20 days ago
Richards will get his first start of the season with Mark Williams (knee) sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back. Richards hasn’t played much of a role this year, but he’s worth streaming in as a starter. Oso Ighodaro, who opened the year as the starting center, will continue to come off the bench.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Center • #5
20 days ago
Williams missed the second leg of the Suns’ back-to-back earlier this season, and that trend will continue against Indiana after Williams played 26 minutes on Wednesday. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will fill out the center minutes, with Ighodaro likely to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
21 days ago
Brooks was one of the Suns’ most effective scorers on Wednesday. He shot well from three-point range on his way to finishing the game as one of six Phoenix players to score in double figures. In his first year with the Suns, Brooks is proving to be a reliable scorer when he’s healthy. As long as he’s available to play, he should continue to provide production.
PHX • Guard • #8
21 days ago
On the heels of a franchise-record-setting 10 three-pointers against the Pelicans, Allen remained hot from beyond the arc against on Wednesday en route to finishing as one of two Suns to reach the 20-point mark. He’s now made at least four threes in six straight games and should continue to play a big role for the Suns, especially with Jalen Green (hamstring) expected to be sidelined for a while.
PHX • Guard • #1
21 days ago
Booker led all Suns in points and assists on Wednesday, as his production helped the team secure its fourth straight win. The veteran guard ultimately finished one assist shy of a double-double, while his high production from the free-throw line gave him a season-high in makes. Booker’s been off from beyond the arc during November, but once he finds his rhythm again, he’ll only become more valuable in fantasy basketball leagues.
NOP • • #
21 days ago
Yves Missi getting ejected two minutes into his first stint on the floor may have set the stage for Queen’s big night, as Pelicans head coach Willie Green had little choice but to play the rookie significant minutes. Queen was up to the challenge, recording his first 20-point game while providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories as well. Kevon Looney (two rebounds, one assist and one steal) started but only played eight minutes, and Missi wasn’t even around that long. The Pelicans aren’t on track to be a factor in the West this season, which should mean more minutes for Queen. For the sake of fantasy managers, hopefully, his performance on Wednesday was a sign of what’s to come.
NOP • F • #25
21 days ago
Murphy has scored at least 21 points in three straight and four of his last five games, providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats during this stretch. Given the absence of Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, there’s more room for Murphy to operate on the offensive end of the floor. In what has been a disappointing start to the season for New Orleans, Murphy’s play has been among the few bright spots.
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
21 days ago
Bey notched his fifth straight double-digit scoring effort on Wednesday, with the last four occurring with him being part of the starting lineup. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing top-100 value over the last five games. Bey should remain a starter for as long as the Pelicans are without Zion Williamson, making him worthy of a look in deep leagues ahead of Friday’s game against the Lakers.
NOP • C • #21
21 days ago
Missi and Portland’s Jerami Grant got into an altercation on the baseline during the second quarter, with players from both teams and the officials trying to break it up. While no punches were thrown, the two players were deemed to have done enough to warrant being ejected. Missi’s exit should result in more minutes for Derik Queen, which would be great for fantasy managers. Missi finished with one blocked shot in two minutes of action.
PHX • Guard • #4
22 days ago
After a successful Suns debut in Thursday’s win over the Clippers, Green aggravated his strained right hamstring in the rematch two nights later. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup for Royce O’Neale, a solid deep-league option for managers needing three-pointers and steals. Tuesday’s injury update also makes Grayson Allen a more valuable fantasy option, even if he was already a starter. Allen scored a career-high 42 points and made a franchise-record 10 three-pointers in Monday’s win over New Orleans.
Source: Doug Haller
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
23 days ago
Bey has reached double figures in four straight games, having started the last three. His place in the starting lineup may be secure until Zion Williamson (hamstring) returns from injury. With Williamson due to be re-evaluated this week, more will be learned about his recovery and how soon he’ll be able to play. Bey hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues, ranking just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the last week.
NOP • • #
23 days ago
For any rookie, much less one being asked to master the point guard position in the NBA, there are going to be bumps in the road. Fears struggled against the Suns, shooting poorly and committing five turnovers while recording just one assist. The good news is that he did record three steals and three three-pointers, so there was some value. If anything, fantasy managers have to hope that the early struggles give way to improved play as the season wears on, especially if the Pelicans find themselves out of playoff contention in the final months.
NOP • F • #25
23 days ago
After going off for 41 points on Saturday, Murphy was held in check by the Suns on Monday. With Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole unavailable, more of the offense will run through Murphy. And the Pelicans’ use of rookie Jeremiah Fears at the point has not negatively impacted Trey’s fantasy value. He’s providing third-round value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 42. As long as he stays healthy, Murphy is more than capable of being a top-50 player in fantasy basketball at a minimum.
PHX • Forward • #00
23 days ago
With Jalen Green (hamstring) back on the sideline, O’Neale made his seventh start of the season on Monday. The veteran wing had a good night, shooting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and joining three other Suns starters in double figures. Due to the ability to provide three-pointers and steals, O’Neale is worth streaming until Green returns. And it may be a while before that happens, with Green set to undergo more testing this week.
PHX • Guard • #1
23 days ago
Fantasy managers may have looked at Monday’s matchup and hoped for a massive night from Booker, but the Suns didn’t have to ask too much of their star. The 27 minutes are the fewest Booker has played in a game this season. He shot over 50 percent from the field, but the overall stat line was meager compared to what Booker usually provides. Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks may prove to be a bigger challenge for the Suns, possibly leading to more production from Booker.
PHX • Guard • #8
23 days ago
Much to the chagrin of the Pelicans, Allen put on a shooting clinic in Monday’s 121-98 victory. He shot 10-of-15 from beyond the arc, breaking the Suns franchise record for three-pointers in a game. Also, the 42 points were a career-high for Allen, who had just one 20-point game to his credit this season before Monday’s explosion. With Jalen Green (hamstring) out, Allen’s importance to the Suns has increased. And despite providing third-round value in nine-cat formats, he’s rostered in just 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Source: NBA
PHX • Forward • #00
23 days ago
The Suns are without Jalen Green, who aggravated his right hamstring injury during Saturday’s win over the Clippers. His absence means a return to the starting lineup for O’Neale, who was initially probable for Monday’s game due to illness. The veteran wing is worth rostering until Green returns, and it’s unknown how long he will be sidelined. Phoenix’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • C • #21
23 days ago
Missi will be back in action following a three-game absence, though it’s unclear if he’ll immediately reclaim his starting gig. New Orleans’ frontcourt rotation is messy, with all of Kevon Looney, Karlo Matkovic and Derik Queen vying for minutes in the wake of Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
PHX • Guard • #4
24 days ago
Green, who made his first appearance of the season on Thursday, aggravated the right hamstring injury that sidelined him throughout the preseason during Saturday’s win over the Clippers. The Suns have not announced the severity of Green’s injury or how much time he’ll miss, but expect Grayson Allen to fill the void in the starting lineup. Allen should already be rostered in most 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • C • #21
24 days ago
Missi could return following a three-game absence, and his availability could mean fewer minutes for Karlo Matković and Kevon Looney. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) out at least a week, rookie Derik Queen still carries some fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #1
25 days ago
Booker fell just short of his first triple-double in the regular season during his 11-year career as Phoenix notched their fourth win over their last five games. The 29-year-old offensive catalyst was unable to pick up an assist over the final seven-plus minutes of this one. His only career triple-double came in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals back in 2021. He’s averaging 30 points, four rebounds, seven assists and one steal through nine games.
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
25 days ago
Brooks looked sharp in his return to Phoenix’s lineup following a two-week absence where he missed six games while recovering from a groin injury. He kicked off the contest by jawing with Clippers star James Harden and backed up the talk by draining two of three from downtown and getting to the charity stripe with regularity. He’s averaging nearly 19 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in four games to kick off his Phoenix debut.
PHX • Guard • #4
25 days ago
Green needed help leaving the court in the final minute of the first quarter after appearing to reaggravate a lingering right hamstring issue that kept him out of Phoenix’s first eight games. The 23-year-old was acquired from the Rockets in the Kevin Durant megatrade over the summer and scored 29 points on Thursday in his impressive Suns debut. Ryan Dunn and Grayson Allen will take on additional minutes if he’s forced to miss any additional time.
Source: ESPN.com
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
25 days ago
Brooks will return from a six-game absence and immediately return to the starting unit, which pushes Royce O’Neale to a reserve role. The rest of the starters will remain the same, which bodes well for Grayson Allen.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Center • #5
25 days ago
Williams was listed as questionable, but he’ll occupy his typical spot as the starting center. That means Oso Ighodaro won’t make a return to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
25 days ago
After a six-game absence, Brooks will be back in the lineup against LA. His return should result in Royce O’Neale returning to a reserve role, which will put an end to his run as a streamer. Brooks’ return could also take away minutes from Ryan Dunn.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
25 days ago
The Suns are playing Williams around 25-28 minutes per game in an effort to keep him available, but the big man can still catch a cold. An illness could keep him out of Saturday night’s game against the Clippers as he’s listed as questionable. Oso Ighodaro would likely take his spot in the starting lineup if Williams is ruled out.