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POR • • #16
13 days ago
Hansen is available for Sunday’s game and may pick up a few minutes since the Trail Blazers won’t have Robert Williams III. This also means more playing time for starter Donovan Clingan, so fantasy managers should not expect too much from Hansen.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #25
13 days ago
Cissoko is once again available after being listed as questionable with an illness. The 21-year-old point guard had zero points in seven minutes off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.
POR • • #16
13 days ago
Hansen’s availability has not affected fantasy basketball, but there may be a few minutes available to him if he is cleared to play on Sunday. Robert Williams III (back) will not play, as Sunday’s game is Portland’s second in as many days.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #25
13 days ago
Cissoko was also questionable ahead of Saturday’s loss to the Hornets, going on to play seven minutes off the bench. If cleared, his workload may not change much, so there’s no need to slot Cissoko into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #
13 days ago
Sunday’s game is the second in as many days for the Trail Blazers, so Williams’ absence was expected. Yang Hansen (back) is questionable; he’ll likely play a few rotation minutes if cleared to play. He is not worth rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
13 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Avdija has missed with a lower back injury. Kris Murray has started the last three games and should hold onto that role for Portland’s final game of Week 18.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
14 days ago
Clingan started, played 26 minutes and had seven points and eight rebounds in the loss to the Hornets on Saturday. The 22-year-old center was rusty in his first game back after missing Thursday’s win over the Bulls. Clingan has provided fourth-round per game value this season. He should be available for the second game of the back-to-back against the Hawks on Sunday.
POR • Guard • #4
14 days ago
Holiday led the Trail Blazers with 25 points in the loss to the Hornets on Saturday. The 35-year-old point guard quietly has scored at least 19 points in five of his last seven games. Holiday has provided ninth-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Trail Blazers close out the week against the Hawks on Sunday.
POR • Guard • #25
14 days ago
Cissoko is available after initially being listed as questionable with an illness. The 21-year-old guard came off the bench and had three points in 17 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Bulls.
POR • Center • #23
14 days ago
Clingan is set to return after missing Thursday’s win over the Bulls due to an illness. With the 22-year-old center back in the starting lineup, Scoot Henderson will return to the bench while Jerami Grant returns to the forward spot after playing as a small ball center.
POR • Center • #23
15 days ago
Clingan did not play in Thursday’s win over the Bulls. His absence led to Scoot Henderson moving into the starting five, with Portland beginning the game without a true center. Robert Williams III logged 23 minutes off the bench and recorded a double-double with four blocked shots.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
15 days ago
Avdija has missed Portland’s last two games and appears likely to miss a third. Kris Murray has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role on Saturday. Whether Scoot Henderson starts depends on the availability of Donovan Clingan, as Portland went without a center for Thursday’s win over the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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.
POR • G • #27
15 days ago
After reaching double figures in five of six games, Krejčí entered Thursday’s game having totaled eight points on 3-of-11 shooting over his last two. The Trail Blazers’ wing was considerably better against the Bulls, shooting 3-of-8 from three and putting up 14 points. Krejčí is still not at a point where he needs to be rostered in most leagues, but he’s capable of nights like Thursday every so often.
POR • Guard • #00
15 days ago
The Trail Blazers did not have Deni Avdija (back) for Thursday’s game, and his absence resulted in Henderson making his first start of the season. While the third-year guard could not find the mark from deep, missing all five of his three-point attempts, he shot 6-of-7 from two and kept the turnovers (two) in check. Henderson is still under a minutes restriction, playing 24 against the Bulls, and his fantasy ceiling will be limited until that changes.
POR • Center • #
15 days ago
While Donovan Clingan (illness) being out did not result in a move into the starting lineup for the Time Lord, there were increased opportunities to contribute. And Williams took advantage, matching his season-high with 14 rebounds and recording his third double-double of the season. Add in the two steals and four blocked shots, and Thursday was an excellent night for those who plugged Williams into their lineups. With the Trail Blazers having a back-to-back to end Week 18, fantasy managers should expect Williams to sit on either Saturday (at Charlotte) or Sunday (at Atlanta).
POR • Forward • #9
15 days ago
As was the case in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Grant made a living at the foul line on Thursday. He made 12 of his 14 attempts, and the 27 points scored were the most in a game for the Trail Blazers’ forward since a 29-point effort against the Grizzlies on February 7. Portland was without Donovan Clingan on Thursday, shifting Grant to the starting center role. That may have factored into him grabbing five rebounds, a number he’s reached in consecutive games for the first time this season. Portland ends its Week 18 with games on Saturday (at Charlotte) and Sunday (at Atlanta).
POR • Guard • #00
16 days ago
The Trail Blazers won’t have Deni Avdija (back) or Donovan Clingan (illness) for Thursday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Henderson will make his first start of the season, filling the void left by Clingan. As a result, Portland will go without a center in its opening lineup, with Grant likely taking on those responsibilities.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Center • #
16 days ago
With Donovan Clingan (illness) sidelined, Williams should slide in as the starter for the first time since December. He’ll return after missing Tuesday’s game against Minnesota. Yang Hansen should slot in as the backup center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
16 days ago
Clingan was added to the injury report early Thursday afternoon, and he is now out. Robert Williams III is available, so he should slot in as the starting center. Yang Hansen will likely slot in as the backup, but there’s no need to roster the rookie.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
16 days ago
Clingan was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a great sign. The big man has played at least 30 minutes in three of the last four games and has enjoyed a breakout season in Portland. He was also likely in for a strong game against a really banged-up Bulls team. If Clingan misses, then Robert Williams III could have a big game, but Williams III is also questionable with a foot injury, which could leave Jerami Grant to operate as a small-ball five against a similarly small Bulls team.
POR • Forward • #8
17 days ago
After aggravating his lower back injury during Sunday’s win over the Suns, Avdija did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. He’ll miss a second consecutive game on Thursday, which likely means another start for Kris Murray. In 29 minutes, Murray shot 7-of-10 from the field and finished with 16 points, five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two three-pointers. He would only be worth a look in extremely deep leagues.
POR • • #16
17 days ago
Hansen was not with the Trail Blazers for Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, as he was assigned to the team’s G League affiliate. He’s dealing with mid-back soreness, so it is not guaranteed that the rookie will play on Thursday. If he can go, whether or not Hansen gets minutes depends on the availability of Robert Williams (foot), who is also questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #
17 days ago
Williams did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. With Yang Hansen in the G League at the time, Portland went small when they did not have starting center Donovan Clingan on the floor. Expect a similar approach on Thursday if Williams and Hansen remain out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #24
17 days ago
With Deni Avdija (back) sidelined, Murray entered the starting unit. This was only his third game back after missing over six weeks with a back injury, but he was still able to set a new season high for scoring. Murray is a solid rotation piece, but he hasn’t been able to make much of a fantasy impact throughout his first three seasons. He’ll hold some upside if Avdija remains out, but he shouldn’t be considered a must-roster player, even in deep leagues.
POR • Center • #23
17 days ago
Clingan did a little bit of everything in this game, including his second straight double-double and plenty of defensive production. He has been dominant recently, and he ranks inside the top 10 in nine-category value over the past two weeks. He has been a dominant source of rebounds, blocks and field goal percentage, but the assists, stelas and three-pointers have been solid as well. With three more games this week, Clingan should remain productive, especially against the Bulls on Thursday and against the Hawks on Sunday.
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.
POR • Center • #
17 days ago
Williams is out with a sore right foot, leaving the Trail Blazers short on available post players. Starter Donovan Clingan should play even more than usual, as Yang Hansen is on assignment with the team’s G League affiliate.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #24
18 days ago
The Trail Blazers don’t have Deni Avdija for Tuesday’s game, as he is out after aggravating a lower back injury early in Sunday’s win over the Suns. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Murray, whose role is more impactful in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues. Scoot Henderson will continue to come off the bench.
Source: Sean Highkin
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
POR • Guard • #17
18 days ago
Sharpe has missed Portland’s last seven games with a strained left calf, and that isn’t the only injury that he’s dealing with. The Trail Blazers announced on Tuesday that further imaging has revealed a stress reaction of his left fibula. Given the timeline, fantasy managers would be well-served to move on from Sharpe, as he’s unlikely to be much help during the fantasy playoff weeks due to the re-evaluation timeline and a potential minutes limit once he’s cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #
18 days ago
Williams III is a late addition to the injury report with right foot soreness, which doesn’t bode well for his availability. With Yang Hansen on assignment in the G League, Donovan Clingan would presumably be in line for monster minutes if Williams III is forced to sit.
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
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
PHX • Point Guard • #12
19 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
22 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