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DAL • F • #25
17 days ago
Washington exited early from Saturday’s game against Houston and is expected to remain out against Sacramento. Naji Marshall started the second half of that game in his place and should remain in that role against the Kings. Marshall typically shines as a starter and should be streamed in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
17 days ago
Time Lord sat out Saturday’s win over the Spurs, but he’s expected to return following a one-game absence. He should occupy his usual role backing up Donovan Clingan, which means less run for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
18 days ago
Williams is back on the injury report due to left knee injury management. While his status does not affect starting center Donovan Clingan, it does affect fellow reserves Yang Hansen and Duop Reath. While one or both could land in the rotation if Williams sits, neither is worth rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
18 days ago
Monday’s game will be the tenth that Grant has missed due to left Achilles tendonitis, an injury that the Trail Blazers said would not be a long-term issue. Kris Murray has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and that should not change on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #10
19 days ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s decision to drop Ryan Nembhard to the bench did not result in Williams being moved into the starting lineup. However, he played 24 minutes, while Nembhard (five points, three assists and one three-pointer) played 13. Neither guard has been exceptionally reliable in fantasy basketball this season, with both ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. For that reason, fantasy managers should not rush to add either, especially ahead of a three-game Week 12.
DAL • G • #00
19 days ago
Anthony Davis may have been the headliner on Saturday, but he received ample help from Christie. The Mavericks guard has scored at least 18 points in three consecutive games, providing third-round fantasy value over the past week. Christie appears well-positioned to hold onto his starting job for the foreseeable future, which makes him worth a look in 14-team leagues. He’s currently rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
DAL • F-C • #3
19 days ago
The decision to replace Ryan Nembhard in the starting lineup with Daniel Gafford (9/8/1/0/2 in 19 minutes) pushed Davis to his preferred power forward role, and he had one of his most impactful games of the season. In addition to recording his 11th double-double of the season, the Mavericks’ forward/center tallied a season-high five blocked shots. Davis is more comfortable at the four, but how much he gets to play there depends on Gafford’s availability. The Mavericks play three games in Week 12, starting with the Kings on Tuesday.
POR • Forward • #33
19 days ago
Camara isn’t an elite three-point shooter, but he has upped his production in that category. The Trail Blazers’ wing has hit multiple three-pointers in six straight and nine of his last ten appearances. However, Camara’s percentages have decreased, as has the defensive production. For those reasons, he’s ranked outside the top-200 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. While managers in deep leagues can afford to remain patient, standard-league managers who have Camara rostered have a decision to make ahead of Portland’s four-game Week 12.
POR • Center • #23
19 days ago
Clingan has recorded four double-doubles in his last five appearances, with Saturday’s ranking among his best of the season. The 7-foot-2 center notched a season-high point total and matched his previous high in made three-pointers. Clingan didn’t record any defensive stats on Saturday, but over the past two weeks, he has offered sixth-round per-game value in nine-cat formats.
POR • Forward • #8
19 days ago
Avdija continues his charge toward a first All-Star Game appearance. One night removed from dropping his first 30-point double-double in over a month, the Trail Blazers forward finished Saturday’s win with his third triple-double. And in another positive trend, Avdija is steadily cleaning up the turnovers. He was responsible for two on Saturday, matching his number in Friday’s win over the Pelicans. Portland opens a four-game Week 12 on Monday against the Jazz.
DAL • F • #25
19 days ago
Washington sprained his right ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s game and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. While Dwight Powell may enter the rotation, the Mavericks could choose to finish Saturday’s game with an eight-man rotation. There’s no need to add Powell following Saturday’s game.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • F-C • #21
19 days ago
Ryan Nembhard’s recent struggles have prompted a change to the Mavericks’ starting lineup. He’ll head to the bench, leaving Flagg to handle the lead playmaker responsibilities, with Gafford moving into the starting lineup. This gets Davis to his preferred power forward role in a matchup with a bigger Rockets lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Forward • #9
19 days ago
Portland insisted this injury won’t be a long-term issue, but Grant will miss a ninth consecutive game on Saturday. Hopefully the time off will prevent this from being a long-term issue, but Kris Murray should remain a starter for at least one more game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • • #
20 days ago
The many injuries that the Trail Blazers have dealt with on the perimeter opened the door for Love, and the undrafted rookie out of Arizona has taken advantage. He’s now reached double figures in six straight games, providing top-100 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Rostered in seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, Love is worth a look in deeper formats while guys like Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson are out. As a two-way contract player, he’s limited to 50 games, and the rookie has played 27. We’ll see if Love can do enough to earn a standard deal before hitting the 50-game mark.
POR • Center • #23
20 days ago
Since missing three games in early December with a leg injury, Clingan has hit double digits in rebounds in eight of his 11 appearances. Friday’s double-double was his 11th of the season and fifth since returning from injury, with the second-year center providing eighth-round per-game value in nine-cat formats. Robert Williams III (four points, six rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot) played 18 minutes off the bench; as long as Clingan can meet or exceed 30 minutes, as he did on Friday, his fantasy value will be fine.
POR • Guard • #17
20 days ago
While there were moments when Sharpe struggled to get his offense going, especially when guarded by Pelicans rookie Micah Peavy, he still scored 23 points on 50 percent shooting. Over the past two weeks, Sharpe has provided top-100 per-game value in eight-cat formats. Like Deni Avdija, he needs to clean up the turnovers to offer similar value in nine-cat formats, but things could be a lot worse for Sharpe managers than they have been recently.
POR • Forward • #8
20 days ago
Avdija has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, but this was his first with at least 30 points in over a month. The Trail Blazers’ forward continues to flourish despite being thrust into a lead playmaker role that he had seldom taken on in the past. Another positive for fantasy managers on Friday was that Avdija only committed two turnovers; that category has been problematic at times. Portland ends its Week 11 schedule with a game against the Spurs on Saturday.
DAL • Guard • #1
20 days ago
Russell is off the injury report after missing Thursday’s loss to the 76ers. However, with Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams also available, there isn’t much to gain from rostering D’Lo.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • • #
21 days ago
Flagg did not shoot the ball well on Thursday, but he’s now recorded at least five assists in six consecutive games. The increased assist production is one reason why the rookie has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Mavericks play once more during Week 11, at home against the Rockets on Saturday, before playing three games in Week 12.
DAL • G • #00
21 days ago
One game removed from scoring a season-high 25 points, Christie pumped in 19 more against the 76ers. While his season-long fantasy value has not been good, the Mavericks’ guard has been close to a top-100 player over the past week. Just as encouraging was Christie remaining in the starting lineup despite Anthony Davis’ return, with Daniel Gafford being bumped to the bench. For that reason, Christie will be worth considering for Dallas’ final game of Week 11 on Saturday.
DAL • F-C • #3
21 days ago
After missing two games with a groin injury suffered on Christmas Day, Davis was back in the Mavericks’ starting lineup on Thursday. Interestingly, there was no minutes restriction, with the forward/center logging 37 minutes. Davis getting out of the game without issue is a positive, but that may have been a surprise for some fantasy managers. Daniel Gafford played 11 minutes off the bench, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and two steals.
DAL • F-C • #3
21 days ago
As anticipated, Davis will return from a groin injury suffered on Christmas Day against the Warriors that forced him to miss the last two games. Davis has dealt with injuries throughout the season, but has been a productive two-way center when healthy, posting averages of 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals. His presence will improve Dallas’ chances of ending its three-game losing streak.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Guard • #1
21 days ago
Russell has been third in the point guard pecking order for quite some time, so his absence from Thursday’s game will not affect fantasy basketball. Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams will handle the point guard role, with the player who has the “hot hand” seeing more action.
Source: Noah Weber
POR • Forward • #9
21 days ago
While Grant did travel with the team for Friday’s game, he is not ready to return to game action. Kris Murray has been the replacement in the starting lineup and will retain that role until Grant is cleared to play. He is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
21 days ago
Grant is traveling with the team, so there is a chance he could return to the court this weekend. He has now missed six straight games with Achilles tendonitis, which has led to an uptick in usage for Kris Murray.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #00
21 days ago
Henderson began non-contact work earlier this month, but now he has progressed to basketball-specific activities. The Blazers will see how he responds to that increase in workload in two weeks, and then we should have a better idea of his exact timeline.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #4
21 days ago
Holiday has been out for over a month with a calf injury, but appears to be inching closer to a return. His exact timeline will “be determined based on functional response to loading and updated accordingly.” There’s a chance he’s back on the court as early as next week, which would mean Sidy Cissoko moves back to a smaller role in the rotation.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
DAL • Guard • #1
21 days ago
Russell has been splitting backup point guard minutes behind Brandon Williams, so there’s not much of a fantasy impact here. Ryan Nembhard would be the only backup if Russell sits, so that could make Nembhard useful in deeper fantasy formats, but he’d still likely be limited to about 25-28 minutes.
Source: Grant Afseth
POR • Guard • #17
22 days ago
Sharpe struggled with his efficiency on Wednesday, tallying nearly as many missed shots as he had points — zero made three-pointers, and limited production from the free-throw line led to the fourth-year guard’s lowest points total of December. He’s struggled as a scorer against OKC in the three matchups with them this season, but fortunately for Sharpe’s fantasy managers, Portland and OKC won’t face each other again this regular season. He’ll shift his focus to Friday’s game against the Pelicans.
POR • Forward • #8
22 days ago
Deni Avdija was production on Wednesday fell below his standard. Still, he had a well-rounded performance to end the calendar year, finishing as the Trail Blazers’ leader in rebounds and assists on the night, while tallying the second-most points. Turnovers brought his fantasy production down, however — he had seven of them. But he’ll have a chance to get back on track on Friday in New Orleans against the Pelicans.
POR • Guard • #25
22 days ago
Cissoko led all Trail Blazers in scoring despite logging just 27 minutes. The majority of his fantasy value on the night came as a three-point shooter, where he set a new season-high in makes. The third-year guard has consistently played a sizable role for this Blazers team of late. With Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson still out of the lineup due to injuries, there’s a chance Cissoko remains a starter moving forward.
POR • Forward • #24
22 days ago
Murray will be back after a one-game absence. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) still out, Murray will return to the starting unit. That will push Sidy Cissoko to the bench, though neither Murray nor Cissoko are worth streaming as starters.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #3
22 days ago
Davis will be back after a two-game absence. Daniel Gafford entered the starting lineup in his place, but he’ll likely return to playing a reserve role with AD back. Gafford should still play a large reserve role, but his upside will be capped by coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #24
23 days ago
Murray missed Monday’s game against Dallas, and he could end up missing a second straight game. Sidy Cissoko started in place of Murray and would likely be in for another start if Murray remains out. Murray has been starting in place of Jerami Grant, who is still sidelined with left Achilles tendonitis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
23 days ago
Grant will remain out for another game, with Wednesday’s being the sixth that he has missed with left Achilles tendonitis. If Kris Murray, who sat out Monday’s win over the Mavericks with a right quad contusion, can play, he’ll likely return to the starting lineup. If Murray remains out, Sidy Cissoko would likely make a second straight start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #10
23 days ago
Williams continues to come off the bench, but for the second time in three games, he played more than starting point guard Ryan Nembhard. After logging 30 minutes on Christmas Day, Williams hit that number on Monday. And he started the third quarter in place of Nembhard, who went scoreless with two rebounds and six assists in 17 minutes. Williams’ fantasy value would be more appealing if he were the starter, but it has been challenging for many managers to make sense of the Mavericks’ point guard rotation.
DAL • • #
23 days ago
While Flagg recorded a complete stat line in Portland, he struggled to provide consistent scoring. There were brief periods when he showed why he currently leads all rookies in scoring, but Flagg could not get untracked. And the shooting struggles may have led him to attempt only three shots in the fourth quarter, all misses. With Anthony Davis out due to a groin injury, there’s room for Flagg to be more assertive offensively, and the Mavericks need him to be. He’ll look to bounce back when the Mavericks host Philadelphia on Thursday.
DAL • F-C • #21
23 days ago
Making a second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Davis, Gafford finished Monday’s defeat with one of his best stat lines of the season. In addition to recording his second double-double, the Mavericks’ center was responsible for four defensive contributions, his best output since December 20 against the 76ers. Gafford did take a quick trip to the locker room during Monday’s game, but the 26 minutes played were the most for him since November 24. Hopefully, Monday’s performance serves as a catalyst for a player who has offered 11th-round fantasy value this season.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • G • #00
23 days ago
Having scored 14 points in the first half of Monday’s game, Christie went scoreless in the third quarter, shooting 0-of-2 from the field. The Mavericks guard rebounded nicely in the fourth, scoring 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting to help Dallas claw its way back into the game. The 25 points were a season-high for Christie, who matched his previous high with five three-pointers. While starting gives him a higher fantasy ceiling, that’s likely to change once Anthony Davis is cleared to return from a groin injury.
POR • • #
23 days ago
As a player on a two-way contract, Love can only be active for 50 NBA games. Monday was the 25th for the rookie out of Arizona, and there may come a point soon when Portland has to consider giving him a standard deal. Active for the Trail Blazers’ last 22 games, Love has scored in double figures in four straight. He finished two points shy of his season-high on Monday while matching his previous high with six three-pointers. Love still doesn’t offer much overall fantasy value, so there’s no need to add him. But he may be on his way to earning added job security before this season concludes.
POR • Center • #23
23 days ago
For the second time this month, Clingan has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. While the stat line against the Mavericks did not include any defensive stats, the second-year center shot 80 percent from the field and made multiple three-pointers for the third time in five games. Over the past two weeks, Clingan has provided seventh-round value in eight-cat formats, and he’s been close to a top-25 player for managers punting free-throw percentage. Portland has three more games on its Week 11 schedule, starting with the Thunder on Wednesday.
POR • Guard • #17
23 days ago
Sharpe has scored at least 21 points in eight of his last nine appearances for the Trail Blazers, his most consistent stretch since early November. The Trail Blazers guard has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past three weeks. While foul shooting has been an issue, with Sharpe making 65.5 percent of his attempts, he’s shot nearly 50 percent from the field during this run. That’s good news for the Trail Blazers and those who have the athletic guard rostered.
POR • Forward • #8
23 days ago
Avdija, who finished one rebound shy of his third triple-double of the season, continues to make a strong case for a spot in February’s All-Star Game. The Trail Blazers’ forward, who has taken on primary playmaker responsibilities, is averaging 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 79.1 percent from the foul line. Turnovers have been the lone issue for Avdija, as he’s averaging nearly four per game and committed six on Monday. However, the overall production has been excellent in a breakout campaign for Avdija.
POR • Guard • #25
24 days ago
The Trail Blazers don’t have Jerami Grant or Kris Murray for Monday’s game, leaving them to call on their third option at the power forward position. Cissoko moves into the starting lineup, and he is only worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Center-Forward • #35
24 days ago
The Time Lord is back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Celtics. He’ll slot into the backup center role, with Yang Hansen likely falling out of the rotation after logging 11 minutes the last time out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #24
24 days ago
Murray’s right quad contusion will keep him out of Monday’s game after logging 30 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Celtics. He was filling in for Jerami Grant in the starting lineup, so Sidy Cissoko could be moved into the first five for Monday’s game. He’s only worth streaming in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #10
24 days ago
Williams is set to return after a one-game absence due to a calf injury. The 26-year-old point guard should handle his usual workload Monday. In his last game against the Warriors, Williams had 26 points in 30 minutes.
DAL • F-C • #3
24 days ago
Davis was initially questionable for Monday’s game, despite it being reported on Friday that he would miss “a few” games after injuring his groin on Christmas Day against the Warriors. Daniel Gafford should once again start at center, but the combination of limited playing time and production has lowered his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Christian Clark
POR • Center-Forward • #35
24 days ago
Time Lord sat out on Sunday against the Celtics, and there’s a chance he sits out the second leg of Portland’s back-to-back set. If he’s out, Yang Hansen and Duop Reath should see additional run in the frontcourt backing up Donovan Clingan.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
24 days ago
Grant will sit out again, which could open up additional opportunities for Murray if he plays. If Murray ends up sitting out, Sidy Cissoko could see a major jump in playing time. Cissoko is worth streaming in deeper leagues only.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #10
24 days ago
Williams sat out Saturday’s loss to Sacramento, but he’ll return following a one-game absence. Fantasy managers should expect him to handle his usual allotment of minutes against Portland. Williams’ last appearance was on Christmas Day when he dropped a season-high 26 points against the Warriors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #10
25 days ago
Williams did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Kings, with some of the minutes that would have gone to him being absorbed by D’Angelo Russell. However, D’Lo only played 14 minutes in Sacramento and should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues, even if Williams remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #3
25 days ago
Initially reported to be sidelined for multiple games, Davis is listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Monday’s game. He did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Kings, with Daniel Gafford moving into the starting lineup. Gafford, who played 23 minutes in Sacramento, should take on a similar role if Davis remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #31
26 days ago
Thompson has made at least four three-pointers in two of his last three outings. However, while he did a good job on the boards as well, this isn’t enough to make the veteran guard much more than a specialist in deep category leagues. Even with the Mavericks playing four games in Week 11, Thompson can be left on the waiver wire.
DAL • • #
26 days ago
For the second straight game, Nembhard was limited to 17 minutes. However, unlike Thursday, the Mavericks did not have Brandon Williams. Naji Marshall (11/2/1/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) replaced the rookie in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and there lies the risk in rostering Nembhard. Even with the move into the starting lineup, he has not consistently played starters’ minutes.
DAL • F • #25
26 days ago
With no Anthony Davis in the Mavericks’ lineup, there will be room for Washington to do a bit more offensively. On Saturday, he took as many shots as Cooper Flagg. While that may not be optimal, that approach does raise Washington’s fantasy ceiling. If he’s on your league’s waiver wire, don’t hesitate to add Washington, especially with the Mavericks playing four games in Week 11.
DAL • • #
26 days ago
With Anthony Davis (groin) out, there’s even more room for Flagg to exert his influence on the offensive end of the floor. That may have made Saturday’s performance somewhat disappointing for fantasy managers, even with the rookie scoring 23 points while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Flagg only attempted 13 shots on the day after putting up 21 in each of his two previous outings. That isn’t all on the rookie, of course, but there should not be games in which Max Christie (12 attempts) puts up almost as many shots as Flagg. Dallas opens a four-game Week 11 in New Orleans on Monday.
DAL • F-C • #21
26 days ago
Saturday’s game is the first for the Mavericks since losing Anthony Davis to a minor groin strain. Gafford moves back into the starting lineup, but his fantasy ceiling will only be affected if he’s able to play more minutes. As a starter, he has averaged 23.1 minutes per game. Moussa Cissé and Dwight Powell will be available to fill out the rotation at the center position. Also of note is Christie moving into the starting lineup, with Naji Marshall being pushed to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • G • #10
26 days ago
Williams’ status has fluctuated over the last day, bouncing from doubtful to questionable, and now to out. His absence frees up additional minutes for D’Angelo Russell, but his opportunities will also depend on how well starting point guard Ryan Nembhard plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #3
26 days ago
Davis was listed as questionable with right adductor soreness originally. The 32-year-old power forward will miss Saturday’s game against the Kings, his 17th missed game of the season. Max Christie is a candidate to replace Davis in the starting lineup.