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PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
15 days ago
The timeline means Booker will likely be back against the Kings on Tuesday or the Bulls on Thursday. With Dillon Brooks sidelined, Phoenix needs help on offense, and Booker’s return should help tremendously in that department. Booker’s return could mean fewer minutes for the likes of Collin Gillespie and Jamaree Bouyea.
Source: John Gambadoro
PHX • Small Forward • #00
15 days ago
O’Neale came up big when the Suns needed him most, scoring the team’s final seven points in Thursday’s 113-110 victory. His last basket came with nine-tenths of a second remaining, with the veteran wing knocking down a triple from the left wing. O’Neale has made multiple three-pointers in eight of his last nine appearances. While worth a look in deep leagues where there is a need for three-point production, O’Neale offers a limited fantasy ceiling.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
15 days ago
While Allen’s percentage wasn’t the best, he did what he had to offensively for a Suns team that is without its top two scorers. Allen knocked down six three-pointers, and his most important play may have been one in which he didn’t shoot the ball. The Suns guard was able to get downhill on the team’s final possession, putting the Lakers in rotation defensively. Allen’s pass to Collin Gillespie was followed by one from Gillespie to Royce O’Neale, who hit the game-winning three with nine-tenths of a second remaining. Allen should be rostered in 12-team leagues as long as Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks remain out.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
15 days ago
While the Suns struggled offensively in losses to the Trail Blazers and Celtics, Gillespie was one of the few who did not. He entered Thursday having scored at least 15 points in three consecutive games, and he extended the run to four with another solid performance. Gillespie’s six three-pointers were the most in a game for him since February 3, when he knocked down eight against Portland. With Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks injured, Gillespie remains at a point where he should be rostered in most leagues.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
15 days ago
Banchero wasn’t able to match his efficiency from Tuesday’s win, but he was able to pour in more counting stats. He came close to recording a triple-double for the first time since December. Unfortunately, this type of inefficiency will continue to limit his output in category leagues, though he did finish this game without a turnover. He’ll look to wrap up the week with a strong performance against the Pistons on Sunday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
15 days ago
Bane has been on quite the heater as of late. He has shot at least 60 percent from the floor in six of his last seven games, which includes four 30-point games during that stretch. He has also provided plenty of steals during that stretch, with two steals in five of his last six outings. Bane has been a fantasy superstar in recent weeks, and he should remain hot as one of the focal points of the Magic offense moving forward.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
15 days ago
Following a three-game absence with a back injury, Suggs was back in the lineup to take on Houston. However, he wasn’t in his normal role; he came off the bench and logged just 13 minutes, leading to little production. Suggs is a fantasy stud and has had some monster games in February, so he should get back to that as he logs more games. His next chance to suit up will be against the Pistons on Sunday.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
17 days ago
Suggs has missed the last three games for Orlando and is in danger of making it four straight absences. Tristan da Silva has started the last three games in his stead and has averaged 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds during this stretch. He’ll hold some upside if Suggs remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
17 days ago
Bane struggled for the first three quarters of Tuesday’s game, scoring ten points on 3-of-11 shooting from the field. He flipped a switch in the fourth, scoring 12 points and knocking down two three-pointers. Since the trade deadline, Bane has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Magic play two more games in Week 18, starting with the Rockets on Thursday.
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
17 days ago
Carter got off to an excellent start, scoring 15 points in the first half. While he did not factor into the Magic offense as much after halftime, he was responsible for the game’s most important shot. Carter’s putback with 6.7 seconds remaining gave Orlando a 110-109 lead that it wouldn’t relinquish, and it was his first 20-point game since January 30. WCJ has reached double digits in rebounds in three straight and four of his last five games, important production for a player who does not bring much to the table defensively.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
17 days ago
Banchero enjoyed one of his most productive nights of the season on Tuesday, and he was at his best during the third quarter. The Magic forward scored 17 points in the period, shooting 6-of-7 from the field. The 36 points were one shy of Banchero’s season-high, and he’s scored 30 or more in seven games. Banchero and the Magic head home for their final two games of Week 18, starting with the Rockets on Thursday.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
17 days ago
In what was an ugly game offensively for both teams, Phoenix ended up on the wrong end of the scoreboard. This would’ve been their lowest-scoring outing of the season had they not just been held to 77 points in Sunday’s loss. They held the opposition to less than 100 points in both games, but they haven’t had much offensive juice. However, Gillespie was solid in both games. With Devin Booker (hip) and Dillon Brooks (hand) sidelined, Gillespie will continue to be one of the focal points offensively.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
18 days ago
Suggs will miss a third straight game with back spasms, which mean Tristan da Silva should be in line for another start. He has been solid in extra minutes, but that isn’t enough for him to be streamed in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
18 days ago
Allen is back after missing Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. His return will give the Suns much-needed scoring, whether he comes off the bench or starts. If Allen were to start, Ryan Dunn is the player most likely headed to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
18 days ago
Goodwin’s absence should mean plenty of playing time for Collin Gillespie, with Jamaree Bouyea logging additional minutes off the bench.
Source: Mark McClune
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
19 days ago
Suggs has missed two straight games, but he’s got a chance to return against Los Angeles. If Suggs returns, Anthony Black’s playing time could be negatively impacted, but Black has standalone value regardless of Suggs’ availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
19 days ago
Good suffered a left calf strain in Saturday’s win over the Magic, and he’ll join Dillon Brooks on the sideline for an extended period of time. Collin Gillespie could be in line for big minutes moving forward, and he needs to be rostered in standard fantasy leagues.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
19 days ago
Brooks is enjoying the best season of his career, and he’s been an integral part of Phoenix’s success. With Brooks sidelined, Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen should see a bump in playing time, with Ryan Dunn also expected to see some additional run.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Power Forward • #5
19 days ago
After logging 47 minutes and recording one of his best stat lines of the season in Saturday’s double-overtime loss to the Suns, Banchero came back to earth against the Clippers. The rebounds and assists were good, but the Magic forward didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, and his line didn’t include any defensive stats. Banchero has long been a player with greater value in points leagues than category leagues, so Sunday’s final line was unsurprising in that regard. The Magic play three games in Week 18, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday.
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
19 days ago
The good news for those who have Carter rostered is that he recorded his first double-double since January 4 and seventh of the season. The bad news is that he didn’t provide value beyond points, rebounds and assists, and the Magic center was also responsible for five of Orlando’s 12 turnovers. The lack of defensive production makes Carter difficult to trust in 12-team leagues, even with his status as the starting center in Orlando.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
19 days ago
One day removed from scoring 34 points in a double-overtime loss to the Suns, Bane was even more productive against the Clippers. The 36 points were one shy of his season-high, and the Magic guard has scored 30 or more on three of his last four appearances. Over the past month, Bane has been a top-10 player in nine-cat formats, performing even better than fantasy managers hoped he would this season. The Magic conclude their road trip on Tuesday against the Lakers, the first of three games they’ll play during Week 18.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
20 days ago
Gillespie was a must-roster player even with 11 games on Sunday because the Suns were missing Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen. Jalen Green only played 22 minutes. Gillespie predictably led the team in minutes with 33 and points with 18. His six turnovers gave back some of his value, but Gillespie will continue to see increased opportunities until the Suns are back at full strength. Phoenix has only two games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Celtics on Tuesday.
PHX • Small Forward • #0
20 days ago
The Suns lost Dillon Brooks to a fractured left hand during Saturday’s win over the Magic, opening up a spot in the lineup. Dunn, who started the third quarter against Orlando, will take on that responsibility. While not the best streaming option, he’s worth the risk in deeper leagues due to the Suns’ many injuries on the wings.
Source: Phoenix Suns
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
20 days ago
Suggs will miss a second straight game with back spasms. Tristan da Silva filled the void in the starting lineup and logged 38 minutes. The second-year wing gets another start on Sunday, with Anthony Black serving as the point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
20 days ago
Allen joins Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Jordan Goodwin on the sideline for Sunday’s game. As a result, Jamaree Bouyea and Amir Coffey may be asked to play rotation minutes off the bench. Bouyea offers a slightly higher ceiling, but neither qualifies as a must-stream player.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
20 days ago
Green is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Due to the Suns’ many injuries on the perimeter, even more of the offense will run through Green and Collin Gillespie against the Trail Blazers.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
20 days ago
Goodwin, who exited Saturday’s win over the Magic during the fourth quarter, has been diagnosed with a strained left calf. With Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks also out, the Suns will be down at least three rotation guards. Grayson Allen and Jalen Green are also considered questionable for Sunday’s game. If Collin Gillespie is sitting on the waiver wire, pick him up.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
20 days ago
Green capped Saturday’s double-overtime win over the Magic with a game-winning three as time expired. Of greater interest to fantasy managers was that he logged 37 minutes, which casts some doubt on his availability for Sunday’s game. Phoenix is already shorthanded on the perimeter, so Amir Coffey will likely enter the rotation, especially if Green can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
20 days ago
Allen is on the report for injury management reasons after logging 33 minutes in Saturday’s double-overtime win over the Magic. With Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Jordan Goodwin already out, the Suns may need to rely more on Jamaree Bouyea, even if Allen plays on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
21 days ago
Back spasms sidelined Suggs for Saturday’s double-overtime loss to the Suns, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Tristan da Silva. While da Silva shot just 2-of-10 from the field, he played 38 minutes, finishing with five points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one three-pointer. He would remain in the starting lineup if Suggs can’t play on Sunday.
Source: Jason Beede
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
21 days ago
Brooks injured his left hand during the first quarter of Saturday’s win over the Magic. According to Charania, the wing has been diagnosed with a fracture and does not have a return timeline. With Devin Booker (hip) out for at least one week, losing Brooks is a huge deal for the Suns. Ryan Dunn started the second half of Saturday’s game and could be thrust into that role for the foreseeable future. Due to the injuries, he’s worth rostering in deep leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
21 days ago
Allen provided a certifiable spark off the bench, carrying Phoenix’s offense with star Devin Booker still sidelined as he recovers from a right hip strain. The 30-year-old sharpshooter was back in the lineup following a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. He was just 4-of-14 from beyond the arc but managed to get to the charity stripe a whopping seven times in the marathon affair.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
21 days ago
Bane was extremely efficient, shooting 67 percent from the floor, including knocking down 5-of-9 from long range. The 27-year-old marquee offseason import is averaging an impressive 26.8 points over his last four games.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
21 days ago
Goodwin injured his left calf during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s double-overtime win over the Magic. After taking an awkward step and grabbing his left calf during an offensive possession, Goodwin gave a foul and headed to the locker room immediately. With Devin Booker (hip) out for at least one week and Dillon Brooks (hand) going down during the first quarter, the Suns could be extremely light on perimeter options for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
21 days ago
Brooks, back in the lineup after a one-game suspension for technical foul accumulation, injured his left hand during the first quarter and was taken back to the locker room. The Suns announced at halftime that he would not return, and Ryan Dunn was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. Brooks finished with five points (2-of-7 FGs), three rebounds and one three-pointer in seven minutes.
Source: Kellan Olson
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
21 days ago
Brooks is back after serving a one-game suspension, and he’ll be back in the starting lineup. With Devin Booker (hip) out for at least one week, there was a vacancy in the lineup for Brooks to fill.
Source: NBA Lineups
ORL • Small Forward • #23
21 days ago
The Magic won’t have Jalen Suggs for Saturday’s game, as he is out with back spasms. Da Silva will fill the void, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues since the Magic are also without Franz Wagner.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
21 days ago
Allen is back after a four-game absence, which will help the Suns compensate for Devin Booker (hip) being sidelined. Given the time missed, he may be brought off the bench against the Magic, which may open the door for Jordan Goodwin to make a spot start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
21 days ago
Suggs was initially listed as questionable with back spasms, but has since been ruled out. With the 24-year-old point guard sidelined and Anthony Black already in the starting lineup, Tristan da Silva should move into the starting lineup and is worth streaming.
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
21 days ago
Highsmith signed a multiyear deal with the Suns earlier this week. The 29-year-old hasn’t played at all this season after offseason knee surgery. Highsmith will continue the rehabilitation process for two to three more weeks, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated.
Source: Law Murray
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
21 days ago
Booker sustained a right hip strain during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs and will miss one week, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated. With Booker sidelined, Jordan Goodwin could move into the starting lineup.
Source: Law Murray
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
22 days ago
Allen has missed Phoenix’s last four games, including Thursday’s loss to the Spurs. While Devin Booker (hip) being out makes Allen a more important player if available, he is not guaranteed to play starters’ minutes because of the time missed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
22 days ago
Booker suffered a right hip strain during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs and did not return. His absence for Saturday’s game opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Jordan Goodwin started the second half of Thursday’s defeat and may be the first choice to move into the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
22 days ago
Suggs is dealing with back spasms, which is why he’s on the injury report. With Anthony Black already in the starting lineup, Tristan da Silva is a potential replacement if Suggs can’t play. Under those circumstances, da Silva would be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
22 days ago
Bane put together a solid final line in Thursday’s win. He shot the ball well on minimal attempts, made the majority of his three-point attempts, and was active on the defensive end of the floor. Despite the scoreboard being fairly one-sided, he still was able to log 32 minutes of game action, which was crucial to his overall production. He’ll have a chance to log another good performance on Saturday against the Suns.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
22 days ago
Black was one of several Magic players to have success on both ends of the floor on Thursday. He finished as the team’s second-leading scorer, led all Orlando players in steals, and concluded with at least 20 points for the third time over his last four appearances. The third-year guard has reached another level of production this season. Still just 22 years of age, there’s potential for Black to make significant leaps over time to become a highly valued player in fantasy leagues.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
22 days ago
Banchero’s first game back from the All-Star break was a productive one. Offensively, he lit it up from beyond the arc and tallied his most made three-pointers in a single game this season. He was also a contributor as a facilitator, and him picking up a couple stocks was a nice cherry on top. Banchero will likely need to perform at this level to keep Orlando in a good spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
PHX • Center • #5
22 days ago
Williams shot poorly on Thursday but had enough volume to reach double figures in scoring for the fifth time in the last six games. He added double-digit rebounds, as well, to generate his fourth double-double of February. Williams’s role hasn’t changed much throughout the season, and his recent production should also be here to stay. He’ll likely remain a double-double threat each time he takes the floor, which has some value in fantasy basketball leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
22 days ago
Green had to shoulder an extra load on Thursday, as his backcourt mate, Devin Booker, was lost to injury after just nine minutes. Green took the majority of the shots and did a good job of converting efficiently, with his four three-pointers leading to just the second 20-point game of the season for him. Regardless of Booker’s health moving forward, Green will be counted on often when on the court. He’ll have a chance to produce on Saturday against the Magic.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
22 days ago
Gillespie was one of several Suns players who struggled to put the ball in the basket. He shot inefficiently both inside and outside the arc before finishing in single digits as a scorer for the fourth straight game. Gillespie has remained cold from the field throughout February but has offered high-level facilitating at times, which he did against the Spurs. He ultimately came up just shy of a double-double, but will have a chance to log one on Saturday against the Magic.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
23 days ago
Booker had gone back to the locker room during the second quarter of the Suns-Spurs matchup on Thursday before eventually being ruled out at the start of the third quarter with hip soreness. He was replaced in the lineup to begin the second half by Jordan Goodwin, who is a candidate to take over that starting role should Booker miss any time going forward.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
ORL • Small Forward • #22
24 days ago
Shams notes that “recent tests showed that he requires additional time and rehabilitation for soreness in his left high ankle sprain. The Magic will evaluate Wagner’s progress in three weeks.” With the NBA and fantasy basketball seasons drawing to a close, a three-week timeline for re-evaluation puts serious doubt on Wagner’s availability after he is cleared and begins ramping back up. This is a massive blow for Orlando and Wagner’s fantasy managers. Anthony Black should continue to soak up minutes, and he should be rostered everywhere. Black has made the most of his new opportunities and is enjoying a breakout campaign.
Source: Shams Charania