
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
9 months ago
Toronto will be down a number of key players, but Barrett and Scottie Barnes will be available and presumably lead the charge against an equally shorthanded Nets squad. Expect Barrett and Barnes to handle their typical workloads in this matchup of tank-worthy proportions.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Toronto continues to stagger availability for its starters, and IQ and Poeltl will be the next men up to ride the bench against the Nets. The pair sat out Sunday’s matchup with San Antonio and were replaced in the starting five by Jamal Shead and Colin Castleton. Shead and Castleton may be in line for another start, but Shead is the only player worth streaming.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Forward • #99
9 months ago
Boucher has not appeared in a game since February 26, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. The Raptors will continue to lean on Ochai Agbaji, Jonathan Mobgo and AJ Lawson, getting those players additional playing time whether they start or come off the bench. Agbaji offers the highest fantasy upside in the short term since he’s been in the starting lineup.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
According to Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, Beal is progressing in his recovery from a strained hamstring. However, he has not done any 5-on-5 work, so the Suns’ guard will not play on Wednesday. Collin Gillespie has filled the void in the starting lineup, but he’s been more valuable to Phoenix than to fantasy managers. Also, Ryan Dunn’s fantasy ceiling has been raised, making him worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: Gerald Bourguet

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards was back in the Suns’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s win over the Cavaliers with a calf injury. While he wasn’t spectacular against the Bucks, Nick did record his ninth double-double since joining the Suns via trade. His return pushes Oso Ighodaro to the bench, with the rookie tallying four points, two rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes. Mason Plumlee, who also was available after missing Friday’s game, picked up a DNP-CD. While Richards hasn’t been a great fantasy option, he’s done enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues.

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards was back in the Suns’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s win over the Cavaliers with a calf injury. While he wasn’t spectacular against the Bucks, Nick did record his ninth double-double since joining the Suns via trade. His return pushes Oso Ighodaro to the bench, with the rookie tallying four points, two rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes. Mason Plumlee, who also was available after missing Friday’s game, picked up a DNP-CD. While Richards hasn’t been a great fantasy option, he’s done enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues.

PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Booker did not have a great night shooting, as he missed all five of his three-point attempts. However, he made the game’s biggest shot, nailing a step-back jumper with just under two seconds remaining to give Phoenix the victory. If there has been an issue for Booker recently, it has been the inconsistent nature of his scoring. He’s failed to crack 20 points in three of his last six outings, averaging 23.4 per game. That’s more than two points lower than Booker’s season average. While the hit hasn’t significantly damaged the Suns’ guard’s fantasy value, managers hope to see Booker get untracked during his final three games of Week 21.

PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Durant has been on a tear recently, scoring 26 points or more in three straight games while shooting over 50 percent from the field in each. Seven three-pointers were included in his gaudy stat line on Monday, tying his season-high. Over the past week, Durant has provided top-5 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And with the Suns playing three more games during Week 21 with no back-to-backs, this is an excellent time to have Durant rostered.

TOR • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Quickley had a subpar shooting in the win over Washington, and he entered halftime shooting 2-of-11 from the floor. He was slightly better after the break, and he was able to do plenty of scoring at the free throw line. However, like the other veterans, Quickley was limited to just 26 minutes. Toronto came away with a win, though limiting the minutes of Quickley, Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes was a clear move that they weren’t interested in that happening. Managers should keep an eye on Quickley’s availability over their final three games of the week and recognize that the minutes likely won’t be increasing.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
9 months ago
Barnes had a rough night shooting the ball, but the other aspects of his game were solid. He came close to recording a triple-double and add five defensive stats as Toronto snapped a four-game losing streak. Sure, they may want those losses to pile up, but for fantasy managers, this was another strong game from Barnes. Unfortunately, their final three games of the week are all against fellow tanking teams in the East. Don’t be surprised if Barnes starts seeing fewer minutes, or if they hold him out of games altogether.

TOR • Center • #19
9 months ago
Poeltl has been alternating availability over the past few weeks, and when he has played, he hasn’t played a full workload. However, even in limited action, Poeltl has been fantastic over the last few games, with Monday’s performance being one of his best. It may go against Toronto’s goal of looking to improve their lottery odds, but he has provided second round value over the past two weeks across his four appearances. With a matchup with the Nets coming up next on Wednesday, don’t be surprised if Poeltl is held out of that game.

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards and Plumlee are available for Monday’s game, with the former returning to the starting lineup. Oso Ighodaro will head to the bench, which eliminates what little streaming value he possessed. Who serves as Richards’ backup remains to be seen, with Oso offering a higher upside than Plumlee.
Source: Phoenix Suns

TOR • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Barrett and Agbaji are the only holdovers from the lineup that started Sunday’s loss to the Spurs. Quickley and Poeltl returning will push Jamal Shead and Colin Castleton to the bench, while Battle is starting for RJ Barrett (rest).
Source: Toronto Raptors

TOR • Forward • #99
9 months ago
Boucher was a late scratch with an illness Sunday against the Spurs and will miss another game Monday against the Wizards. His availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Blake Murphy

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
9 months ago
Barrett was held out last Thursday against the Warriors, but returned to play 30 minutes against the Spurs Sunday. With the Raptors playing the second leg of a back-to-back Monday and four games on tap this week, the 24-year-old small forward will get another rest day against the Wizards. Immanuel Quickley, who also sat out Sunday, will move back into the starting lineup.
Source: Blake Murphy

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Neither Richards nor Plumlee was available for Friday’s win over the Cavaliers, resulting in rookie Oso Ighodaro moving into the starting lineup. Playing 44 minutes, Ighodaro tallied six points, 13 rebounds and four assists. If available, Richards will return to the starting five, while Plumlee is not guaranteed the rotation minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Guard • #3
9 months ago
Based on the timeline provided at the time of his injury, Beal is due to be re-evaluated on Monday. However, he has already been ruled out for that night’s game against the Bucks. Ryan Dunn should continue to fill in as Beal’s replacement in the starting lineup, and the rookie has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past week.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
9 months ago
Barrett returned to the Raptors’ lineup on Sunday after missing three games. While he recorded solid numbers in the points and rebound categories, RJ was responsible for six turnovers. However, Barrett’s availability and the Raptors’ schedule are more concerning for fantasy managers going forward. Toronto will play four games during Week 21, the first on Monday in Washington. He may be limited to three games for injury management reasons.

TOR • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Shead, who filled in for Immanuel Quickley on Sunday, has reached double figures in scoring in four of his last five outings. The rookie point guard has been a little more valuable recently on nights when Quickley is available, but Shead should only be rostered on nights when he starts. Rostered in three percent of Yahoo! leagues, the Raptors guard may be worth holding onto for the beginning of Week 21. Toronto plays four games, starting with the Wizards on Monday. While Quickley could be available, this may be a spot where the Raptors decide to sit Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
9 months ago
While Barnes has an excellent night shooting the basketball, fantasy managers in leagues that count turnovers took a beating. The Raptors wing was responsible for six turnovers, and he’s had at least five in three of his last four outings. Barnes’ status as a former All-Star means he’s held to a different standard regarding the league’s availability rules. That may benefit fantasy managers as the Raptors play out the rest of their season. However, the Raptors begin a four-game Week 21 in Washington on Monday, so it would be unsurprising if Barnes were held out.

TOR • Forward • #99
9 months ago
Boucher is a late scratch for Sunday’s game, but his absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • • #
9 months ago
The Raptors are without Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley for Sunday’s game. Shead and Castleton move into the starting lineup, and both are worth a look in deep leagues. Also, Barrett’s return means Jonathan Mogbo returns to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups

TOR • Forward • #3
9 months ago
Ingram has yet to make his Raptors debut, and that will not change anytime soon. While he has progressed to doing some running and lateral footwork drills, the veteran forward has not been cleared for contact. With the Raptors due to provide another update on Ingram in ten days, there’s no need to stash him on fantasy rosters.
Source: Blake Murphy

TOR • Guard • #14
9 months ago
Walter is available for the first time since straining his quad during a March 7 win over the Jazz. While the rookie may not take on a heavy workload in his first game back, there will be opportunities for Walter to provide value before the fantasy season concludes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
9 months ago
After sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, Barrett is not on the injury report. His return will likely push Ochai Agbaji to the bench, with Jamal Shead stepping in for the resting Immanuel Quickley. While Abgaji possesses a lower fantasy ceiling when coming off the bench, he will still play plenty.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni

TOR • Guard • #14
9 months ago
Walter has missed Toronto’s last seven games with a quad injury, but a return may be on the horizon. The rookie is officially questionable; however, given the time missed, fantasy managers should not expect Walter to take on a full workload immediately upon his return. Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many days for Toronto, which visits the Wizards on Monday.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni

TOR • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Quickley and Poeltl will not be available for Sunday’s game, the first of two in as many days for the Raptors. Jamal Shead will likely replace Quickley in the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. As for Poeltl’s replacement, Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo have been given opportunities in the past. Both should play more minutes, regardless of who starts.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni

PHX • Forward • #4
9 months ago
Ighodaro drew the start with Nick Richards (calf) a late scratch Friday. While the 22-year-old center has had better games, it was an encouraging performance. Ighodaro had 13 rebounds in a difficult matchup against Cleveland’s Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. He also played 44 minutes, which shows the Suns feel comfortable with him out there. His backup Bol Bol didn’t play at all. Ighodaro could have some real fantasy value if Richards’ injury were to linger.

PHX • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Gillespie got another start with Grayson Allen (foot) out again Friday. While it appears Allen is close to returning, Gillespie had another solid game with 13 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes. He’s just a deep league option at best as the Suns don’t trust him to play major minutes even when he gets the chance to start.

PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Durant turned in a vintage performance Friday as he dropped 42 points on one of the best teams in the league. The 36-year-old small forward had his highest scoring game since he had 43 against the Pistons on December 16. Durant was a force on offense and also managed to dish out eight assists, which he’s done in back-to-back games. He continues to be an elite fantasy option since the All-Star break.

PHX • Forward • #4
9 months ago
Nick Richards (calf) was a late scratch after being injured during his pregame workout. Ighodaro will replace him in the starting lineup at center. Bol Bol should also take on a larger role off the bench as the other option down low.
Source: Phoenix Suns

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards reportedly injured his calf during his pregame workout, which is why he is a late scratch after not being on the injury report. With Mason Plumlee out, Oso Ighodaro and Bol Bol should split the center minutes.
Source: Duane Rankin

PHX • Guard • #18
9 months ago
Micic is an incredibly late addition to the injury report, but his absence won’t have much of an impact on the team’s rotation. He has played a total of seven minutes across two appearances since being traded to the Suns.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Allen is set to miss his sixth straight game with a foot injury. The 29-year-old shooting guard participated in shootaround and was listed as questionable. It appears Allen is getting closer to playing, but he’ll be out again Friday with Collin Gillespie likely in the starting lineup again.
Source: Duane Rankin

TOR • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Though it has been a disappointing season overall for Quickley, mostly due to a lack of availability, he has put together a strong stretch of production over the past two weeks. During that time, he has provided third-round value in nine-cat leagues. Fantasy managers had high hopes for Quickley, but numerous injuries and playing on a lottery team really hurt his chances of living up to the preseason expectations. Still, it is good to see him finishing strong to build momentum heading into next season.

TOR • Center • #19
9 months ago
After sitting out the second night of Toronto’s back-to-back on Monday, Poeltl was back in the lineup against Golden State. His production has been limited by a lack of minutes in some of his recent appearances, but that wasn’t the case in this game. Poeltl’s 28 minutes on Thursday were the most that he has played in a game since February 2. Unfortunately, this was the last non-lottery team that Toronto will play for a while, so managers may have to deal with more limited performances from Poeltl.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
9 months ago
Barnes has had a few rough performances recently, but he got back on track on Thursday. He scored 17 points in the first half and ended up having his highest-scoring performance since before the All-Star break. Barnes ranks just inside the top-150 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks despite producing top-50 value over the course of the season. Things have been messy in Toronto, which has included the benching of starters late in games to help the team lose. That wasn’t the case on Thursday, which contributed to Barnes’ fantastic night.

TOR • Center • #19
9 months ago
Toronto will roll out a more normal lineup as opposed to the obvious tanking lineups they’ve been using. Agbaji and Poeltl didn’t play the second night of the back-to-back on Monday, and their returns push Jamison Battle and Collin Castleton to the bench.
Source: Warriors PR

TOR • Center • #19
9 months ago
Toronto will roll out a more normal lineup as opposed to the obvious tanking lineups they’ve been using. Agbaji and Poeltl didn’t play the second night of the back-to-back on Monday, and their returns push Jamison Battle and Collin Castleton to the bench.
Source: Warriors PR

PHX • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
Plumlee will miss a second-straight game, which means that rookie Oso Ighodaro will continue to split the minutes at center with starter Nick Richards. Ighodaro played 20 minutes on Wednesday and contributed four points, six rebounds and three assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Allen has missed the Suns’ last five games but could return against Cleveland. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) sidelined, Allen could move into the starting lineup and bump Collin Gillespie to the bench. Even if Gillespie continues to start, Allen’s return would cut into his minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards’ 28 minutes Wednesday were the most he’s played in eight games in March so far. The 27-year-old center continues to start and is the preferred fantasy option to Oso Ighodaro. Richards would benefit from more minutes down the stretch of the season, though the Suns seem unlikely to play him at least 30 minutes per game.

PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Durant still had 26 points even with Devin Booker going for 41 points himself and Durant dishing out eight assists. The 36-year-old small forward has had at least 20 points in eight of 10 games in March. Durant has been a top fantasy option in eight-category leagues since the All-Star break. The Suns have on game left in Week 20 with the Cavaliers on tap Friday.

PHX • Forward • #35
9 months ago
Durant still had 26 points even with Devin Booker going for 41 points himself and Durant dishing out eight assists. The 36-year-old small forward has had at least 20 points in eight of 10 games in March. Durant has been a top fantasy option in eight-category leagues since the All-Star break. The Suns have on game left in Week 20 with the Cavaliers on tap Friday.

PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Booker’s 41 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 47 against the Jazz on February 7. The 28-year-old shooting guard has had at least 27 points in back-to-back games since going 6-of-17 from the field against the Lakers on Sunday. With Bradley Beal still dealing with a hamstring injury, Booker and Kevin Durant will continue to run the show for Phoenix.

PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Booker’s 41 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 47 against the Jazz on February 7. The 28-year-old shooting guard has had at least 27 points in back-to-back games since going 6-of-17 from the field against the Lakers on Sunday. With Bradley Beal still dealing with a hamstring injury, Booker and Kevin Durant will continue to run the show for Phoenix.

TOR • Center • #19
9 months ago
Poeltl will be available for Thursday’s game after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Suns, which was Toronto’s second game in as many nights. While he will take on his usual starting center role, fantasy managers should not expect to see Poeltl logging starters’ minutes. There will be opportunities for Orlando Robinson despite him being a reserve.
Source: Coty Wiles

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
9 months ago
Barrett has missed three of the last four games for personal reasons and an illness. The 24-year-old small forward will get the night off Thursday for rest. Immanuel Quickley will likely move back into the starting lineup as he’s off the injury report, but AJ Lawson should also see increased opportunities off the bench in Barrett’s absence.

PHX • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
During Monday’s win over the Raptors, Plumlee strained his left quad, while Allen has missed Phoenix’s last four games. Plumlee’s absence means Oso Ighodaro will move into the backup center role, and he’s played more minutes than starter Nick Richards in the previous two games. Allen’s continued absence means additional playing time for Cody Martin, but he won’t impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Forward • #4
9 months ago
While Ighodaro has not provided much fantasy value on most nights this season, he has had more opportunities recently. The rookie has taken on the backup center responsibilities in the Suns’ last four games, averaging 8.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 27.5 minutes. Ighodaro has recorded excellent percentages, shooting 77.8 percent from the field and 80 percent from the foul line. Nick Richards (10 points, four rebounds and one assist) remains the starting center, but he only logged 12 minutes on Monday. Ighodaro isn’t a player to add right now, but he’s worth watching for the rest of Week 20.

PHX • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Gillespie was Suns coach Mike Budenholzer’s choice to replace the injured Bradley Beal (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Monday. Unfortunately, he failed to provide much value in his 16 minutes on the court. Tyus Jones was solid off the bench, finishing with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers in 27 minutes. While he hasn’t been as productive as many fantasy managers hoped during the preseason, Jones (61 percent rostered) is the only Suns guard worth adding with Beal sidelined.

PHX • Forward • #0
9 months ago
Dunn has started Phoenix’s last three games, scoring in double figures in each. The rookie has been more aggressive offensively, and the defensive production has also been there. While Dunn did not record a steal on Monday after racking up seven in games against the Kings and Lakers, he did block two shots in the 40-point victory. His season-long fantasy value remains low, but Dunn has been a top-100 player over the past week. Rostered in two percent of Yahoo! leagues, he won’t be too hard to find for managers needing defensive production.

PHX • Guard • #1
9 months ago
After shooting poorly in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers, Booker got back on track against an overmatched opponent. He’s scored 22 points or more in five of his last seven games and has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) out for the rest of Week 20, it will be the Booker and Kevin Durant (14/3/3/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) show for the foreseeable future.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
9 months ago
Barnes played both games of Toronto’s road back-to-back, logging 31 minutes after playing 28 in Portland on Sunday. The lingering question for fantasy managers is how long this will last, as the Raptors are focused on developing their younger players and improving the franchise’s draft lottery odds. Barnes needs to be in lineups as long as he’s active, but the returns may be diminished.

TOR • Forward • #2
9 months ago
Monday’s game was Mogbo’s first since March 4, when he suffered a back contusion. The rookie did not offer much production in his 27 minutes, but there will be more opportunities for him to start before the season ends. Whether or not he can do enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues during the “silly season” remains to be seen, but there’s no need to add Mogbo right now.

TOR • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Quickley returned to the Raptors’ lineup after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. The good news for fantasy managers is that he logged 30 minutes, which has not been the norm for Toronto’s proven options as the regular season approaches its conclusion. The Raptors play two more games during Week 20, but the second is part of a Sunday/Monday back-to-back. This could be a two-game week for Quickley, which would be a bitter pill for fantasy managers to swallow.

TOR • Forward • #2
9 months ago
With Jakob Poeltl getting a rest night, Mogbo will enter the starting unit, which will make Castleton the team’s starting center for this game. Darko Rajakovic has balanced out the rotation to help Toronto improve their lottery odds, so starting doesn’t guarantee that Mogbo will play 30+ minutes.
Source: Blake Murphy

PHX • Guard • #12
9 months ago
The Suns have decided to go with Gillespie to fill the void left by Bradley Beal, who will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury. While the move into the starting lineup gives Gillespie an opportunity to achieve fantasy relevance, Tyus Jones is the safer streaming play despite remaining on the bench.
Source: Phoenix Suns

PHX • Guard • #23
9 months ago
Morris is available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) out for one week, there may be minutes available to Morris on the back end of the Suns’ rotation. However, he should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Center • #2
9 months ago
Richards’ availability is more impactful, as he will be in the Suns’ starting lineup. As for Martin, his availability gives the Suns another option on the wing with Bradley Beal (hamstring) out for at least one week. Martin doesn’t need to be added in most fantasy leagues, but he’s worth watching on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report