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PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month 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.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George once again led the Jazz in scoring, but the third-year guard didn’t have much help offensively. Lauri Markkanen (12/2/2/3) shot 4-of-14 from the field, while Jusuf Nurkić and Svi Mykhailiuk combined to score nine points. George was still efficient offensively playing alongside Isaiah Collier, but the defense suffered as no one could slow down Anthony Edwards. The Jazz don’t play again during Week 3 but will have four games during Week 4.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
While Collier was made active for Utah’s first two games of the week, he did not see action in either. Not only did he play against the Timberwolves on Friday, but the 2024 first-round pick was in the starting lineup alongside Keyonte George. It wasn’t solely the guards’ fault, but the Jazz were torched, giving up 137 points. As expected, Walter Clayton Jr. (4/3/2/0/1) was the big loser from a playing time standpoint, as he only logged 12 minutes off the bench.
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks has missed the Suns’ last six games with a core muscle strain, but a return to action may be on the horizon. Immediately ruled out ahead of the previous six games, he’s considered questionable for Saturday night. If Brooks can play, he’s likely to bump Royce O’Neale to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
After being made available for Utah’s last two games but not seeing action, Collier is in the starting lineup to make his first appearance of the season. While the backcourt of him and George is small in stature, Collier’s defensive ability makes this possible. Taylor Hendricks has been bumped to the bench but will still play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
After missing the first eight games of the season, Green’s debut for the Suns went about as well as it could have. He only played 23 minutes, but that ended up being enough time for him to shine in his first game for the Suns. Green may not shoot this well all season, but the shot volume should be there for him. Green’s tenure with Phoenix could not have gotten off to a better start, and he’ll look to keep it going when they take on the Clippers again on Saturday.
PHX • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
This was only the third time this season that Booker didn’t score at least 30 points. However, the Suns were still able to secure a win. The return of Jalen Green helped make that possible, but that shouldn’t concern fantasy managers that have Booker rostered. He’s still the superstar of this team. Things may be easier for Booker with another high-level shot creator around to take some of the defensive attention, but the offense will still run through him.
PHX • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
With Jalen Green (hamstring) making his season debut, Dunn came off the bench for the first time this season. However, that didn’t stop him from producing a solid line. His upside will be limited as a reserve, and the eventual return of Dillon Brooks will only limit him even more. Grayson Allen scored 18 points as a starter, and it is unlikely that he’ll be moved to the bench if he continues to play this well.
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green will immediately start in his season debut, but it won’t be Allen heading to a reserve role. Ryan Dunn, who had started every game this season, will come off the bench. With Green on a minutes limit, Dunn should still play a large role.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen was a late addition to the injury report, but he will play through an illness. Jalen Green (hamstring) will be available for the first time this season, so Allen may be pushed to a reserve role, which will limit his upside. However, there will be a “target number” for Green’s minutes, so Allen should still play a large role in this game.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
As expected, Green will make his debut for the Suns in this game. There will be a “target number” for Green’s minutes in this game, so even if Grayson Allen is pushed to the bench, he should still play a large role.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
The Suns could be without Grayson Allen on Thursday, but they do appear likely to get Jalen Green (hamstring) back in the lineup. Allen had been starting in place of Green, so the Suns could make an easy one-for-one swap in the starting rotation if Allen is indeed out.
Source: Duane Rankin
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen continues to score a decent amount of points despite struggling with his three-point shot this year. The 28-year-old power forward has shot above 36.4 percent from behind the three-point line in two of eight games so far this year. In one of those games, Markkanen managed to drop 51 points in an overtime victory over the Suns. He’s a career 37.1 percent three-point shooter and shot 37.3 percent from three-point range last year so his shooting should get better soon.
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green is on track to make his first appearance in a Suns uniform on Thursday. He missed the entire preseason and the first eight regular-season games with a hamstring injury, so Green’s playing time may be limited on Thursday if he can play. Grayson Allen may head to the bench in this scenario, but he’s worth rostering in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks will miss a sixth straight game with a groin injury. Royce O’Neale should remain in the starting lineup and is worth rostering as long as Brooks cannot play. O’Neale has provided sixth-round value in nine-cat formats this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. This is a massive blow for the Jazz, who have started the season out better than expected, but it’s also unfortunate for Kessler since he didn’t get an extension this summer. Jusuf Nurkic has been starting in place of Kessler, but it wouldn’t be surprising if they turned to Kyle Filipowski as a long-term replacement, assuming they don’t explore the trade market.
Source: Chris Haynes
PHX • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Dunn is providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats. While he hasn’t done much scoring and is shooting 66.7 percent from the foul line, the consistently full stat lines show that he’s more valuable than some may give him credit for. Dunn’s fantasy value may slip once Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks return from their respective injuries, but he’ll remain in the starting lineup, which should give him a relatively high floor.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
While it’s still early, the Suns’ handling of Williams has been a success. He finished Tuesday’s victory with his third double-double, including a season-high 16 rebounds. Williams has appeared in seven of Phoenix’s eight games, providing sixth-round value in nine-cat formats. Phoenix has kept him in the 25-28 minute range over the last three games, yet he’s still providing solid fantasy value. That bodes well for Williams’ future, especially if it ensures he’ll be consistently available.
PHX • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Averaging 31.0 points per game, Booker has scored at least 30 points in six of the Suns’ first eight games. While he was responsible for five turnovers, that’s to be expected given the attention he received from the Warriors defensively. However, he still shot over 50 percent from the field and is making 51.6 percent of his attempts on the season. Booker’s average of 4.3 turnovers per game has resulted in a two-round gap between his eight- and nine-cat values, but fantasy managers should not be too concerned about that.
PHX • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Dunn was initially probable for Tuesday’s game, so his status upgrade was unsurprising. Livers is back after missing Sunday’s win over the Spurs with a right hip contusion. Dunn has been a fixture in the starting lineup and will retain that role, while Livers provides additional depth off the bench. There’s no need to roster Livers in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Nurkić remained in the starting lineup in place of Walker Kessler (shoulder) for a second straight game, and Kessler is set to miss at least two more games. Nurk’s first start was disappointing, but a double-double in 31minutes is intriguing. With two more starts this week, Nurkić is worth considering as a streaming option, and he is currently available in roughly 90 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George has been excellent to start this season, and that continued against Boston as he set a new season-high for scoring. He wasn’t able to dish out as many assists as he has in every other game this season, but he made up for it with a season-low for turnovers and his best field goal percentage of the season. George has been a top-50 player in nine-cat leagues this season, and his role as the starting point guard seems to be safe, given how well he has played.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier was available for the first time this season after missing the first six games with a right hamstring strain. Jazz coach Will Hardy was noncommittal about playing Collier before the game, and he didn’t end up checking in at all. Keyonte George has gotten off to a hot start, and Walter Clayton Jr. has played well, but that doesn’t mean Collier will be out of the rotation all season. Still, the outlook right now is bleak.
PHX • • #
about 1 month ago
Livers missed the Suns’ last game, but he could return to take on Golden State. However, he has only played more than 10 minutes once this season, meaning he should be left on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Coming off his two best offensive performances of the season, Dunn is expected to be available once again despite a knee contusion. He should occupy his typical spot in the starting lineup, where he has been a top-100 player this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard-Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
This will be a fifth straight absence for Brooks, which means Royce O’Neale will be in line for another start. O’Neale has hit 17 three-pointers over the Suns’ last four games as a starter and is worth streaming until Brooks is back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green has yet to play this season, and his debut for the Suns won’t come against Golden State. Grayson Allen will remain a starter for another game, which will make him a valuable streamer that can provide plenty of threes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier is ready to make his season debut, though it’s yet unknown what Utah’s rotation will look like with the second-year man back in the fold. Collier may send Svi Mykhailiuk back to the bench and join the starting lineup, as Keyonte George may have played well enough to continue running with the first unit. Walter Clayton Jr. will find it even more difficult to get on the court now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
One game removed from reaching double figures for the first time, Dunn established a new season-high point total on Sunday. The second-year forward’s fantasy ceiling is limited due to his offensive production, but he’s still offering top-100 value in nine-cat formats. The eventual returns of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks don’t bode well for Dunn’s rest-of-season ceiling, but the floor should remain relatively high.
PHX • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen continues to flourish in Jalen Green’s absence. Counting Sunday’s performance, he’s reached double figures in all seven games the Suns have played. Allen’s overall production has been good for seventh-round value in nine-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-75. With Green having played 5-on-5 the last two days, his return may not be far away. However, fantasy managers should not view Allen as an automatic drop, due to how well he’s played.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Booker’s streak of four straight 30-point games ended on Sunday, he did record his second points/assists double-double. The 13 dimes were the most in a game for the Suns star since March 14, when he hit that number against the Kings. With Jalen Green yet to make his Suns debut and Dillon Brooks out with a groin injury, Booker has found himself in a position similar to what happened far too often in previous seasons, having to shoulder even more of the offensive workload to compensate for missing “sidekicks.” Phoenix plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday.
UTA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Hendricks got his first start of the season and ended up being one of Utah’s most productive players. The third-year forward was one of three Jazz players to score in double figures on Sunday, and he was the only starter to shoot at least 50.0 percent from the field. Hendricks also attacked the offensive glass hard in his 25 minutes and made contributions from beyond the arc. He performed well in his first start and could be a name to highlight and remember for later in the fantasy season.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George’s hot start to the season continued on Sunday, as he scored at least 25 points for the third time this season and notched at least seven assists for the sixth time. The third-year guard also logged one of his more efficient shooting performances of the season, despite remaining cold from beyond the arc. The three-point shot continues to be one of the few negatives on the season for George, but if he can even land the mediocre efficiency that he produced over the first two seasons of his career, he’ll become even more valuable in fantasy leagues.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markannen’s four-game streak of at least 30 points came to an end on Sunday, with inefficient shooting from deep and low volume from the free-throw line being some of the biggest factors. Sunday’s outing also marked his lowest field goal percentage of the young season. Still, the veteran forward logged a team-high in points and was one of two players to record more than 20 points. He’s off to a tremendous start to the season and is showing that his lower production last season may be more of an anomaly than anything else.
PHX • • #
about 1 month ago
Livers will not be available after suffering a right hip contusion during Friday’s win over the Jazz. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as Livers is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes consistently.
Source: Duane Rankin
UTA • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Mykhailuk and Hendricks will both enter the starting lineup on Sunday, filling in for Kyle Filipowski and Walker Kessler. Neither player’s production has jumped off the page from a fantasy basketball standpoint yet this season, but with starters’ minutes, they could be interesting streaming options as the Jazz look to snap a two-game losing streak. Nurkic, in particular, could be on double-double watch — he’s averaging 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.
Source: Ryan Miller
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler, who missed time during the preseason with left shoulder bursitis, experienced a flare-up and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. With the Jazz sending him back to Salt Lake City for further testing, the 7-footer will miss at least three more games. Utah’s road trip ends in Minnesota on Friday. Jusuf Nurkić will start Sunday’s game against the Hornets and will likely retain that role for the remaining three games of the road trip.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler, who missed time during the preseason with left shoulder bursitis, experienced a flare-up and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. With the Jazz sending him back to Salt Lake City for further testing, the 7-footer will miss at least three more games. Utah’s road trip ends in Minnesota on Friday. Jusuf Nurkić will start Sunday’s game against the Hornets and will likely retain that role for the remaining three games of the road trip.
Source: Andy Larsen
PHX • • #
about 1 month ago
Livers suffered a right hip contusion during the first half of Friday’s win over the Jazz. The good news is that this injury is not connected to the right hip injury that required surgery and kept Livers on the sideline for the entire 2024-25 season. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green and Brooks remain sidelined, but the former was able to do some 5-on-5 work during Saturday’s practice. Neither player has a defined timeline for a return, but the former may be closer since he has been able to play some 5-on-5. Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale will continue to start while the Suns await Green and Brooks’ returns, and Collin Gillespie is worth a look in deep leagues despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler is once again dealing with left shoulder bursitis, which sidelined him for a portion of the preseason. Jusuf Nurkić is a prime candidate to replace him in the starting lineup, but the veteran center’s streaming value will be limited with Lauri Markkanen on the court.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Forward-Guard • #20
about 1 month ago
Making his first official appearance for the Jazz, Anderson logged 25 minutes. Given Utah’s youth, that was surprising to say the least. Anderson’s playing time came at the expense of Kyle Filipowski (two points, two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes), who played the first eight minutes and did not return until the outcome was no longer in doubt. The minutes split was an eye-opening development given Filipowski’s ceiling, especially when compared to Anderson’s. Filipowski didn’t play well in his first stint, but fantasy managers must track Utah’s rotation in Sunday’s game against the Hornets.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) having recently been cleared for full on-court participation, it’s only a matter of time until he’s recalled from the G League. However, George has played well enough to retain the starting point guard job, even with Friday’s cold shooting night against the Suns. He was active on the boards and dished out nine assists while committing three turnovers. Despite averaging four turnovers per game, George provides top-50 value in nine-cat formats. If anyone’s going to lose out on minutes when Collier returns, it’s more likely to be Walter Clayton Jr., who only played eight minutes on Friday, than George.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
While Kessler did his usual work on the glass Friday night, his offensive production was underwhelming. He’s had two offensive duds, the first being a three-point effort against the Kings on October 24. The good news is that Kessler scored 18 or more in his other three outings, taking tangible steps forward on that end of the floor. He didn’t get the contract extension he wanted before the season began, but things could get expensive for the Jazz next summer if Kessler can build on his first five games.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
While he didn’t provide any defensive production on Friday, fantasy managers don’t roster Markkanen for that reason. It’s the offense, and he’s been on fire to start the season. “The Finnisher” has 32 points or more in four straight games, including a 51-point effort against the Suns on Monday. Markkanen attempted 12 fewer shots on Friday than in the first matchup between the teams, but still dropped 30-plus. Sunday’s matchup with the Hornets could be good for him, as Charlotte is 26th in defensive rating.
PHX • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After scoring nine points or less in Phoenix’s first five games, Dunn cracked double figures on Friday. He also matched his career-high in rebounds, notching his fourth career double-double. Dunn is lurking just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, but the limited scoring and low free-throw percentage lower his ceiling. That said, he’s averaging nearly two combined steals and blocks per game, representing decent value for the second-year wing.
PHX • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen continues to start as the Suns await the return of Jalen Green, who remains day-to-day with a strained hamstring. Allen didn’t shoot the ball well against the Jazz, but the complete stat line will salvage something for those who have him rostered in category leagues. He’s providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats and should be rostered as long as the Suns are without Green. Allen is available in nearly 70 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
PHX • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker put on a show on Friday, leading the Suns to their first win in NBA Cup group play. While he didn’t record any defensive stats, the offensive production was excellent, with the Suns guard finishing an assist shy of his second 30-point double-double. The most significant issue for Booker regarding his fantasy value has been turnovers, as he’s averaging 4.0 per game. He only had one against the Jazz in another reminder that fantasy managers should not lose any sleep over Booker’s turnovers.
PHX • • #
about 1 month ago
Livers played three minutes during the first half before exiting with a right hip contusion. Before Friday, he totaled 34 minutes in three appearances, with 21 coming in the Suns’ October 27 overtime loss to Utah. Livers’ absence won’t impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
PHX • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green still has not reached the point where he’s healthy enough to play in games. Grayson Allen will remain in the starting lineup until that changes, and he should be rostered in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31st, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz. Keyonte George has played well as the starting point guard with Collier sidelined, and it’s unclear how Collier’s return will impact the Jazz’s rotation.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #24
about 2 months ago
Is Kessler going through a Brook Lopez-like transformation right before our eyes? Probably not, but the increased confidence in his perimeter shot has been great to see. On Wednesday, Kessler shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and is 6-of-8 on the season. In 2024-25, he shot 6-of-34 from deep and entered this season 11-of-56. Add in the points, rebounds, defensive stats and improved assists, and Kessler has been a top-15 player in nine-cat formats thus far. Will he remain there? Who knows. However, with the improved perimeter shot, his ceiling may be higher than many fantasy managers imagined.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
George was inadvertently kneed in the head during the fourth quarter. After some time in the locker room, he returned, which may be a positive sign regarding the severity of the injury. George has exceeded his Yahoo! ADP of 118 thus far, sitting just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats. He’s still rostered in 53 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low a percentage with Isaiah Collier still unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Based on his hot start, fantasy managers who decided to pass on Markkanen in drafts due to late-season tanking concerns may regret their choices. He’s scored 30 points or more in three straight games, a feat he did not accomplish during the 2024-25 season. Wednesday’s final stat line was robust, with the 32 points being supplemented by five rebounds and six “stocks.” Through four games, Markkanen is providing top-10 fantasy value, which may prompt some managers to entertain the possibility of selling high. That said, there’s nothing wrong with holding onto Lauri, either.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurk will be available after initially being listed as questionable for this game. He has been filling out the backup center minutes behind Walker Kessler, which will be a role he continues to play against his former team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić is dealing with a right hip contusion. If he’s unable to play, Kevin Love could be tabbed to take on some minutes as Walker Kessler’s backup. The veteran forward, the subject of contract buyout rumors during the offseason, has not appeared in a game this season. There’s no need to consider streaming Love if Nurkić can’t play.
Source: Ryan Miller
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Not only did Markkanen set a new career-high for points, but he was able to have the first 50-point regular season game for the Jazz since April 7, 1998. It has been a strong start to the year for Markkanen after a down 2024-25 season; he is averaging 34.7 points and 4.7 three-pointers per game. Whether or not the Jazz trade him or keep him, he’s doing everything he can to improve his value. His fifth-round Yahoo! ADP is looking like a bargain at this point. He’ll look to stay hot with the Trail Blazers coming to town on Wednesday.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
This was one of the best performances of George’s career as he finished with at least 25 points and 10 assists for the first time. Through three games, he is averaging 20.0 points and 9.7 assists per game, both of which would be the best marks of his career. He has stepped up with Isaiah Collier (hamstring) sidelined, and if he keeps playing this well, it’s difficult to imagine Collier not keeping the starting point guard job when Collier gets healthy.
UTA • Center • #24
about 2 months ago
After a quiet performance in the Jazz’s loss to the Kings on Friday, Kessler bounced back with a monster night. Through three games, he is now averaging 16.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.7 blocks and 1.0 triple per game while shooting 85 percent from the floor and 76.5 percent from the line. Rebounds aside, those would all be career highs. Will this level of production continue? No, but it’s been an amazing start for him.