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FINALCharlotte
Hornets
19-63|L10: 1-9
Portland
Trail Blazers
36-46|L10: 4-6
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CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. Damion Baugh and DaQuan Jeffries should split the backup guard minutes, but with LaMelo Ball available, they won’t hold won’t be much upside in fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic has been ruled out for a second straight game, which means that Moussa Diabate will continue to fill out the backup center minutes behind Mark Williams. Diabate played 13 minutes off the bench on Thursday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball and Salaun were initially questionable for Saturday’s game. While the former is back after a one-game absence, the latter missed the final two games of Charlotte’s road trip. Ball’s return coincides with KJ Simpson being sent to the G League, so Elfrid Payton will take on the backup point guard responsibilities. Salaun will be part of the rotation, but coming off the bench limits his fantasy value.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 year ago
Both wings missed Friday’s game against Brooklyn, which allowed Kris Murray and Shaedon Sharpe to slide into the starting lineup. If Avdija and Grant remain out, both Murray and Sharpe should start again, with Sharpe as the better streaming option.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 year ago
Sunday’s game will be the fifth straight that Williams has missed with a sprained left knee. With Deandre Ayton (calf) also out, the Trail Blazers will again rely on Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker to fill the void. While Clingan has been the more popular pickup in fantasy leagues, Walker can provide deep-league value off the bench.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry played through a back injury Thursday after he was initially listed as probable. The 34-year-old point guard appears to be in a much more precarious position Saturday as he’s popped up on the injury report as doubtful merely hours before game-time. It certainly seems like Curry is destined to miss the matchup with the Wizards.
POR • Forward • #33
about 1 year ago
Camara continues to produce for the Trail Blazers, who needed it Friday without Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija in the starting lineup. The 24-year-old small forward poured in 19 points and four 3-pointers. Camara has provided third-round fantasy value over the past month and is still available in far too many leagues.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 year ago
Sharpe entered the starting lineup Friday with Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija both out. The 21-year-old shooting guard has consistently stepped up his scoring output when the Trail Blazers are missing starters this year and it was the same story against the Nets. Sharpe had 25 points on 14 shots and made four 3-pointers. He can certainly provide points and threes when given the opportunity.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 year ago
Due to injury, Portland is without Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant for Friday’s game. Sharpe and Murray have filled the two voids in the starting lineup, with the latter boasting a significantly higher fantasy ceiling. Murray may be most valuable during the “silly season,” but he isn’t a must-stream player in this particular spot.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 year ago
Avdija injured his quad Wednesday against Washington while Jerami Grant hasn’t missed a game in a little over two weeks. Kris Murray and Shaedon Sharpe stand as the biggest beneficiaries with Portland down two of its forwards. Sharpe has had some big scoring games this year when the Trail Blazers are missing key players.
CHA • Guard • #12
about 1 year ago
Sidelined since January 31 with a strained left hamstring, Okogie will not be available Saturday night. With Tidjane Salaun possibly returning from a sprained ankle, Okogie’s continued absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 year ago
Moore remains in the league’s concussion protocol and will miss a second straight game. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but it frees up additional minutes for Damion Baugh. Baugh isn’t worth adding in most leagues, but he may have added value during the “silly season.”
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Neither Nurkic nor Salaun appeared in Charlotte’s last two games, most recently sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks. They’ll be backups if allowed to play against the Wizards, limiting their fantasy ceilings. Salaun may have added value during the “silly season,” especially if the Hornets prioritize getting their lottery pick more minutes.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball missed Thursday’s game against the Mavericks with an ankle injury that continues to hamper the 23-year-old point guard. If Ball is ruled out again Saturday, Elfrid Payton figures to start for Charlotte as KJ Simpson has been sent to the G League.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • • #
about 1 year ago
Flynn hasn’t played since his stint with the Pistons in 2023-24. Charlotte is short on point guards but there’s been no indication that Flynn will play a significant role and impact the fantasy basketball landscape.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
After a rough performance in Tuesday’s blowout loss to Golden State, Bridges was able to get back on track on Thursday, though it wasn’t enough to end Charlotte’s losing streak. Bridges has taken on more responsibility on offense with LaMelo Ball out of the lineup recently, and while that doesn’t always allow him to have an efficient night, the volume for production is still there. He has provided third-round value in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks, which is something he’ll look to continue against the Wizards on Saturday to wrap up the week.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 year ago
After being listed as inactive for five straight games, Simpson has started Charlotte’s last two with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined. During this two game stretch, Simpson has averaged 13.5 points, five rebounds, 3.5 assists, two steals and one three-pointer per game. If Ball remains out for Charlotte’s matchup with Washington on Saturday, Simpson should be in line for another start. With Charlotte at the bottom of the standings, managers should expect to see Simpson on the floor often as the season winds down, and he should hold plenty of value if he remains in the starting lineup.
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
Williams’ last few games have been subpar, but on Thursday, he got back to playing how he was before the rescinded trade to the Lakers. This was the first time this season that Williams had at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in the same game, though this was his sixth 20-point double-double of the season. Availability will continue to be the main limitation for Williams in fantasy basketball, but Charlotte doesn’t have another back-to-back until next Friday and Saturday, so he should be available for their final game of this week on Saturday against Washington.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Both players will be available to suit up off the bench for Charlotte. With Wendell Moore Jr. sidelined, there should extra minutes available for both Curry and Jeffries, though neither should be considered a quality streaming option, even with LaMelo Ball out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 year ago
Moore Jr. played 28 minutes on Tuesday, but he has been placed in the league’s concussion protocol and won’t be available against Dallas. Seth Curry and DaQuan Jeffries should take on extra minutes in place of Moore Jr.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball wasn’t initially listed on the injury report, but he was added on Thursday as questionable and has now been ruled out. KJ Simpson started in place of Ball on Tuesday and should be in line for another start, though he has been inactive for some games without any warning from the team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 year ago
Avdija sustained the left quad injury in Wednesday’s matchup with Washington, but he may be available to take the court without missing a game. Grant hasn’t missed a game since February 12. Kris Murray and Shaedon Sharpe will be the biggest beneficiaries if Avdija or Grant are sidelined on Frday.
Source: Trail Blazers PR on Twitter
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 year ago
Williams will miss a fourth straight game with what is being called a left knee sprain. Portland will remain shorthanded at center with Deandre Ayton (calf) also still out. Jabari Walker should fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan, but he doesn’t offer much fantasy upside.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball didn’t play against the Warriors on Tuesday and is back on the injury report after being taken off it on Wednesday. KJ Simpson started against the Dubs and could be in line for another start if Ball can’t go.
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic notched a DNP-CD on Tuesday against the Warriors and has now been ruled out with an illness. It appears likely Moussa Diabate will serve as Mark Williams’ primary backup on Thursday.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 year ago
Grant shot the ball poorly again on Wednesday, and he’s only made 27.5 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. However, the rebound production has increased in recent games. During that same two-week stretch, the veteran forward averages 5.3 rebounds per game, nearly two more than his mark for the season (3.5). However, the combination of decreased scoring and limited output in the other fantasy-relevant categories makes Grant a problematic player to hold onto in 10-team formats, even though he remains rostered in 74 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 year ago
After scoring eight points in his first game out of the All-Star break, Simons tallied 25 and 28 in wins over the Hornets and Jazz. He wasn’t as productive against the Wizards, but there was some value in the rebound, assist and steal numbers. Over the past two weeks, Simons has been a top 100 player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long value. Unless there’s a significant spike in production in one of the categories where Simons doesn’t traditionally provide consistent value (rebounds or field goal percentage), his ceiling will be limited.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 year ago
Wednesday’s game was the best of the season for Sharpe in terms of production and highlights. Shaedon notched a season-high point total (36) and put up that number efficiently. He shot 50 percent from the field and 70 percent from the foul line and was also effective in the rebound and assist categories. Add in arguably the best in-game dunk in the NBA this season, and this was an excellent night for Sharpe, who scored 18 points in each half. Another note is the left quad injury that sidelined Deni Avdija before halftime. Sharpe started the third quarter, which may indicate his place within the rotation if Avdija misses time.
Source: NBA
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 year ago
Avdija injured his left quad during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game, with the Trail Blazers announcing early in the third that he would not return. Shaedon Sharpe started the second half in Avdija’s place and appears to be the replacement if Deni misses time. Also in line for an increase in playing would be Scoot Henderson.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 year ago
Avdija took a hit to his left quad during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. While he remained in the game then, the Blazers forward eventually headed back to the locker room for further examination. Avdija is now questionable to return, and Kris Murray has entered the rotation. If Avdija misses time, Murray or Scoot Henderson will likely replace him in the starting lineup, with the latter offering a much higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 year ago
Salaun will miss a second straight game with a sprained ankle, while Okogie has not appeared in a game since January 31. The absences will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but more minutes will be available to Seth Curry and Damion Baugh. The latter is worth watching ahead of the “silly season,” as he may be asked to play significant minutes to run out the string.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard-Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
Jeffries has missed Charlotte’s last four games with a left knee injury and has lost rotation minutes. Moore, who played 28 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, has been placed in the league’s concussion protocol. Jeffries and Moore’s availability will not significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
about 1 year ago
Curry scored 14 points in 17 minutes off the bench in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors. He hasn’t done enough to merit much consideration in fantasy leagues, but the Hornets’ injuries have freed up rotation minutes on the perimeter. Look for Curry to hit the teens in minutes if he’s allowed to play against the Mavericks.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, which was Charlotte’s second game in as many nights. He’ll be back for the final game of the team’s road trip, which means KJ Simpson will return to the bench after starting against Golden State.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 year ago
Simpson moved into the starting lineup Tuesday with LaMelo Ball (ankle) out again. The 22-year-old point guard has played at least 30 minutes in three straight games now. Simpson hasn’t been particularly effective in any of those games and Charlotte has lost all three outings. It doesn’t appear that he’s much of a fantasy asset at the moment, but he’s certainly getting a bunch of minutes lately.