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POR • Guard • #4
12 months ago
Simons is good to go after being questionable with a hand injury. He’ll play, which means Scoot Henderson will stay in his usual reserve role.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant and Williams will remain out for another game, with the former’s absence having a more significant impact on the Trail Blazers’ rotation. Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup and should be rostered in deep leagues. He’s also worth a look in standard points leagues.
Source: Sean Highkin
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
12 months ago
With Cade Cunningham getting ejected from Saturday’s game late in the third quarter, Schroder played 10-plus minutes during the fourth. The veteran point guard finished with his first double-double as a Piston, and Schroder scored double figures in six straight. With his fantasy value entirely dependent upon Cunningham’s availability, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Schroder on most nights.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
While he doesn’t offer an exceptionally high fantasy ceiling, Harris does provide a reliable floor. He had a solid night scoring-wise, and the rebounding production was also good. However, the lack of assists and defensive stats is why Harris is viewed as a player with limited upside in fantasy basketball. Since the All-Star break, he has been a top 75 player in eight-cat formats while sitting just outside the top 50 in nine-cat. The Pistons begin a four-game Week 20 in New Orleans on Monday.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Cunningham was assessed two technical fouls in quick secession while arguing a call late in the third quarter. Having played 29 minutes, he finished with 11 points (5-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds and nine assists. Dennis Schroder will assume the point guard duties for the remainder of Saturday’s game.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Cunningham was assessed two technical fouls in quick secession while arguing a call late in the third quarter. Having played 29 minutes, he finished with 11 points (5-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds and nine assists. Dennis Schroder will assume the point guard duties for the remainder of Saturday’s game.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
POR • Guard • #4
12 months ago
While Simons has not missed a game since January 19, Williams has been out for Portland’s last 11 with a lingering knee injury. The former’s availability is more impactful on the rotation, as Scoot Henderson would move into the starting lineup. As for the Time Lord, his continued absence would mean more minutes for Duop Reath.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant appears unlikely to be available for Sunday’s game. His continued absence would mean Shaedon Sharpe remains a starter, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Sharpe is a better option for points leagues than category leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #34
12 months ago
Walker remains in the league’s concussion protocol and will not be available for Sunday’s game. His absence means more rotation minutes for Duop Reath, especially if Robert Williams remains out with a knee injury. If Williams can play, there wouldn’t be much to gain from streaming Reath in most leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #34
12 months ago
Walker took a Karl-Anthony Towns elbow to the jaw during Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks and did not return to the game. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said on Friday that Walker has entered concussion protocol, so he’s unlikely to be available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, so Shaedon Sharpe remained in the starting lineup. If Grant cannot play against the Raptors on Sunday, he’ll likely retain that spot. Sharpe has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues this season.
Source: Sean Highkin
DET • Center • #0
12 months ago
Duren extended his double-double streak to four games on Thursday, though it wasn’t enough to get a win. Duren has been fantastic in a few categories but hasn’t been a factor in the rest for most of the season. While that is fine for managers in category leagues, it limits his upside in points leagues. Still, he has had an excellent season, especially over the past two months, where he ranks just outside the top-25 in nine-cat formats.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
What a monster night it was for Cunningham. This was his sixth-straight game with at least 25 points, and he added another double-double, along with plenty of defensive production. Cunningham isn’t known for having a generous whistle, but he lived at the foul line on Thursday. He shattered his previous career-highs of 13 free throws made and 13 free throws attempted in a game. It isn’t something managers should get used to since he only averages 5.4 attempts per game. However, it was nice to see him have success there in this game.
POR • Guard • #17
12 months ago
After scoring 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting in losses to the Pistons and Warriors, Sharpe was better against the Knicks. Over the past two weeks, he has made 46.7 percent of his attempts from the field. However, improved rebound and assist production have been difference-makers for Sharpe recently. He’s averaging 6.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, which is why he’s been a 10th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. And with Jerami Grant’s inconsistent availability, Sharpe should continue to log starters’ minutes during the stretch run.
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija appeared to make the most critical play of Wednesday’s game, as his three-point play with 3.4 seconds remaining in overtime gave Portland a two-point lead. Unfortunately for him, Mikal Bridges’ three as time expired was the difference. Avdija has scored 25 points or more in three of his last five appearances and has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’ll be worth a look in shallow leagues ahead of Portland’s final Week 19 game on Sunday. Also, the Blazers play four games during Week 20.
POR • Guard • #00
12 months ago
Henderson was outstanding on Wednesday, recording his second 30-point game of the season and doing so efficiently. While the second-year guard’s game isn’t “fantasy-friendly” for those competing in category leagues, he is more valuable in points leagues. And with Henderson playing 37 minutes to starting guard Anfernee Simons’ 31, he’s worth the risk during the fantasy playoffs. Simons, who only played 11 minutes in the third and fourth quarters, finished with six points, four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers.
POR • Guard • #00
12 months ago
Henderson was outstanding on Wednesday, recording his second 30-point game of the season and doing so efficiently. While the second-year guard’s game isn’t “fantasy-friendly” for those competing in category leagues, he is more valuable in points leagues. And with Henderson playing 37 minutes to starting guard Anfernee Simons’ 31, he’s worth the risk during the fantasy playoffs. Simons, who only played 11 minutes in the third and fourth quarters, finished with six points, four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
12 months ago
While the Time Lord was made available for Wednesday’s game after a 10-game absence, he did not see any action. Duop Reath (six points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in 19 minutes) handled the backup center responsibilities behind Donovan Clingan. Jabari Walker’s upcoming concussion tests will also impact the available minutes for future games, but Williams offers limited upside due to the injury concerns.
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
12 months ago
Thybulle was available to make his season debut on Wednesday after missing time with an ankle injury but did not see any action. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups stuck with a nine-man rotation, with Kris Murray (three points, two rebounds and four steals) playing 15 minutes off the bench. Even if Thybulle enters the rotation, he’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball this season.
POR • Forward • #34
12 months ago
Walker exited Wednesday’s game during the third quarter after taking an inadvertent Karl-Anthony Towns elbow to the jaw. He is being evaluated for a potential concussion, which could result in a multi-game absence. If so, Duop Reath’s minutes may increase, especially if Robert Williams is under a minutes restriction.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
DET • Center • #0
12 months ago
Though he only played 25 minutes because of the lopsided score, Duren was able to record his third-straight double-double on Tuesday. He continues to be a double-double machine with an excellent field goal percentage, and the blocks have been hit-or-miss. Prior to having two swats in this game, he went three straight games without one. Before that stretch, he had 10 in two games. Still, Duren ranks inside the top-50 in nine-cat value over the past two weeks and will look to keep that up over Detroit’s final two games of the week.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Cunningham’s breakout season just keeps getting better. He has scored at least 25 points in five consecutive games and has two double-doubles during that stretch. Turnovers have generally been a massive issue for him, but he only had three in this game. He had at least five in each of Detroit’s last five games prior to this, which makes his three on Tuesday look even better. Detroit only has two more games this week, which includes a rematch with the Wizards on Thursday.
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant sat out the second night of Portland’s back-to-back on Monday, and he is expected to remain sidelined against New York. Shaedon Sharpe contributed nine rebounds, seven rebounds and eight assists as a starter on Monday and should retain that role with Grant likely unavailable.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Center-Forward • #35
12 months ago
Williams has missed Portland’s last 10 games and has only suited up three times since January. If he returns on Wednesday, he will fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan, which would push Duop Reath and Jabari Walker further down the pecking order off the bench.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
12 months ago
Thybulle hasn’t been available to suit up for a game yet this season, but there is a chance he makes his debut against New York. It has been almost a full calendar year since Thybulle played, so he will likely be on a strict minutes restriction for the rest of this season. It will be great to see him back on the floor, but he isn’t a player to consider rostering in fantasy basketball.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
What a game. Avdija, who hadn’t played in two games since he re-aggravated his quad injury last week, couldn’t be stopped against the Warriors Monday. The 24-year-old small forward poured in a game-high 34 points on 15 shots including five 3-pointers. Avdija was also a monster on the glass pulling down 16 rebounds. To top it off, he also dished out six assists. Avdija also played a game-high 41 minutes, showing he’s over the quad injury if his stat line didn’t already give that away.
POR • Guard • #4
12 months ago
Simons has now had at least 30 points in four of his last five games. The 25-year-old shooting guard now has 38 career 30-point games, including eight this season. Simons has established himself as a prolific scorer in the league. The only question for him over the course of the rest of the season is if the Trail Blazers opt to shut him down or at least give him regular rest days.
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija missed the last two games with a quad injury, but will be back in the lineup Monday against the Warriors after he was initially listed as questionable. Shaedon Sharpe still figures to remain in the starting lineup with Jerami Grant (knee) already ruled out.
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
No surprise here as Grant was initially listed as doubtful with a knee injury after the Trail Blazers faced the Pistons on Sunday, making this the second leg of a back-to-back. Shaedon Sharpe is likely to start in Grant’s absence while Kris Murray could also move into the rotation. Murray isn’t a streaming option, though.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
12 months ago
Williams is set to miss his 10th game in a row with a left knee sprain. With the 27-year-old center out again, Donovan Clingan will continue to start while Duop Reath and Jabari Walker take the backup center minutes.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for Portland, which lost to the Pistons on Sunday. Grant is trending toward not playing, which would ensure Shaedon Sharpe a place in the starting lineup, even if Deni Avdija returns from his quad injury. Grant’s absence may also guarantee Kris Murray rotation minutes after picking up a DNP-CD on Sunday, but that isn’t guaranteed. There’s no need to roster Murray.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija has missed the last two games after he re-aggravated his quad injury against the Celtics last Wednesday. The 24-year-old small forward at least has a chance to play Monday given his questionable listing. Shaedon Sharpe would once again see additional minutes and usage if Avdija is out again.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #33
12 months ago
Camara did not provide much value as a scorer, which is a departure from what he’s done since the All-Star break. However, he spent most of Sunday’s game harassing Cade Cunningham, who committed eight turnovers. Improved offensively, Camara has established himself as one of the NBA’s best defenders. He has also been more of an asset to fantasy managers than expected, providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats. Since the break, Camara has been ranked just outside the top-50. The only reason his rostership percentage of 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues is deserved is because of Portland’s schedule. The Blazers play 10 games during weeks 19-21.
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant had a good night from beyond the arc, shooting 6-of-11, and the 25 points are the most he’s scored in a game since December 13. The issue for fantasy managers is that, on most nights, Grant provides minimal value in the other fantasy-relevant categories. And with the veteran forward shooting 37.3 percent from the field since the All-Star break, he has been a net-negative outside of points leagues. Add in Portland’s poor playoff schedule, and there isn’t much to gain from having Grant in lineups.
POR • Guard • #4
12 months ago
Simons recorded his 37th career 30-point game on Sunday, moving his tally to seven for the season. Having met or exceeded that number in three of his last four outings, the Trail Blazers guard has provided top-40 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. And Simons’ value since the All-Star break has been two rounds higher than he’s provided fantasy managers for the season. The question is whether Portland management will let Simons and the other veterans “run through the tape” and play out the season. However, the Blazers have one of the worst fantasy playoff schedules, as they only play 10 games during Weeks 19-21 and 11 during Weeks 20-22.
DET • Center • #0
12 months ago
Duren has recorded a double-double in four of his last five games, providing fantasy managers with consistent production. Since the break, the Pistons center has been a top 40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, exceeding his season-long production on both. While Duren’s averages still aren’t as good as his 2023-24 numbers, he’s bounced back from a slow start, and the improved roster has also been a reason why his averages have taken a hit.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
While games of 20 points or more have not been the norm for Harris this season, he has been consistently productive. Sunday’s game was his 11th with at least 20, and he’s providing top 75 value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. As was the case for most of his time in Philadelphia, Harris isn’t a “sexy” player to have rostered in fantasy leagues. However, fantasy managers have a good idea of what they’re getting from him nightly.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
While he shot the ball well on Sunday, turnovers were an issue for Cunningham. One night removed from committing nine turnovers in a loss to the Warriors, he was responsible for eight against the Trail Blazers. High-turnover nights have been rare for Cunningham, which has been one of the areas of significant improvement for him this season. A top-10 player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, Cade is ranked just outside the top 25 in nine-cat. His overall production has been good enough to avoid taking too big of a hit due to turnovers, which has been great for fantasy managers. The Pistons head home for three games during Week 19, starting with the Wizards on Tuesday.
POR • Forward • #34
12 months ago
Walker is available after initially being questionable for Sunday’s game. He’ll play rotation minutes off the bench, serving as Donovan Clingan’s backup. Walker can provide late-round value in deep leagues but does not qualify as a must-add player.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Avdija will remain out for a second-straight contest. His absence means Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Sean Highkin
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Harris’ rebound total was his second highest as he posted his fifth double-double of the campaign and first since January 4. It was a nice night for points and boards, but Harris shot a pedestrian 4-of-11 from the field and 0-of-2 from beyond the arc while failing to record a defensive stat. The Pistons face the Trail Blazers on Sunday for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija sat out Friday, but he’s got a chance to return against Detroit. If Avdija is unable to play, Walker could see increased run, and if both are out, Kris Murray would be in line for additional minutes. Jerami Grant could also see plenty of playing time after returning from a four-game absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Harris will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup, and Beasley will provide microwave scoring off the bench per usual.
Source: https://x.com/Keith_Langlois/status/1898543361541419498
DET • Guard • #5
12 months ago
Harris is back in action after two straight absences, but Beasley will remain in the starting lineup. Fantasy managers rostering either player should pay close attention to the minutes distibution.
Source: https://x.com/Keith_Langlois/status/1898541345372782702
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Harris will return following a two-game absence, which means Malik Beasley should head back to the bench. The veteran forward averaged 17.9 points and 5.7 boards across 10 games before his pair of missed games.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_07PM.pdf
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Harris has missed the Pistons’ last two games for personal reasons, but there’s optimism that he will play Saturday night. If the veteran forward returns, Malik Beasley will head to the bench. However, managers who have Beasley rostered should hold onto him, as he has been close to a top-100 player over the past month.
Source: Omari Sankofa II
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
12 months ago
Schroder had at least 20 points for the first time since joining the Pistons at the trade deadline. The 31-year-old point guard played 28 minutes, his first time playing at least 25 minutes for Detroit. Schroder was dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss a game last week, but appeared to be 100 percent Wednesday. There’s plenty of opportunities available with the Pistons for Schroder to have fantasy value as the backup point guard.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
12 months ago
Schroder had at least 20 points for the first time since joining the Pistons at the trade deadline. The 31-year-old point guard played 28 minutes, his first time playing at least 25 minutes for Detroit. Schroder was dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss a game last week, but appeared to be 100 percent Wednesday. There’s plenty of opportunities available with the Pistons for Schroder to have fantasy value as the backup point guard.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Cunningham scored just 11 and 15 points last Friday and Saturday, but has since bounced back with 29 and 37 points in his last two games now. The 23-year-old point guard is a do-everything superstar for the Pistons. However, his 3-point shooting leaves much to be desired. Cunningham is just 3-of-15 from behind the 3-point line over his last two games. He’s also turned the ball over at least five times in three straight games now. Cunningham has been a top-10 player over the last three weeks in eight-category leagues.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Cunningham scored just 11 and 15 points last Friday and Saturday, but has since bounced back with 29 and 37 points in his last two games now. The 23-year-old point guard is a do-everything superstar for the Pistons. However, his three-point shooting leaves much to be desired. Cunningham is just 3-of-15 from behind the three-point line over his last two games. He’s also turned the ball over at least five times in three straight games now. Cunningham has been a top-10 player over the last three weeks in eight-category leagues.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
12 months ago
Initially probable for Wednesday’s game, Stewart is officially available. He’ll slot into his usual backup center role, where Beef Stew offers limited fantasy value. Paul Reed’s minutes will decrease, although Tobias Harris’ (personal) absence may keep him in the rotation.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
12 months ago
Stewart missed Monday’s game against Utah, but he is expected to be back against Los Angeles. Paul Reed filled out the backup center minutes against the Jazz, but he won’t have as large of a role with Stewart back in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Harris has missed two games for personal reasons, including Wednesday’s. Malik Beasley started Monday’s win over the Jazz and should remain in that role Wednesday night. While he shot 3-of-14 from three against Utah, Beasley should be rostered regardless of Harris’ availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Small Forward • #9
12 months ago
Thompson was one of two Pistons starters to not miss a shot from the field on Monday, with Jalen Duren being the other. A double-digit scorer in three straight and five of his last six appearances, Ausar’s 17 points are the most he’s had in a game since February 12. While his season-long fantasy value remains outside the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, Thompson has been a top 50 player since the All-Star break. He should be rostered in more than 66 percent of Yahoo! leagues, as he was after play on Monday.
DET • Center • #0
12 months ago
Despite not having backup center Isaiah Stewart for Monday’s game, the Pistons didn’t skip a beat, and Duren was one reason for that. Recording his fourth double-double in five games, he was also responsible for two steals and four blocked shots. Since the All-Star break, Duren has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, sitting just outside the first round in 12-team leagues in the latter. This is the player many fantasy managers hoped Duren would be before this season began, and he’s bounced back from a slow start.
DET • Guard • #5
12 months ago
With Tobias Harris (personal) away from the team, Beasley made his first start since February 7 on Monday. While cold from deep, shooting 3-of-14, Malik extended his run of games with at least three three-pointers to 11 straight and 19 of his last 20 appearances. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Beasley has provided top-100 value in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. Monday night wasn’t great, but fantasy managers needing value with Harris out would be wise to consider Beasley.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
While Cunningham shot 50 percent from the field on Monday, he missed seven of his eight three-point attempts. Inside the arc, the Pistons’ All-Star point guard was elite. Other than the three-point shooting, the only issue for Cunningham was the six turnovers. However, high-turnover nights have not occurred as often this season, one reason the Pistons are the most improved team in the NBA. Detroit will end its West Coast trip with three more games during Week 18, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.
DET • Guard • #5
12 months ago
The lone change to the Pistons’ starting lineup has been prompted by Tobias Harris being away from the team for personal reasons. He’ll be replaced by Beasley, who has been a productive option since Jaden Ivey suffered a fractured fibula. And against the rebuilding Jazz, Beasley should be plugged into standard league lineups for Monday’s slate.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
12 months ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Stewart will not play due to a lower back contusion. His absence likely means Paul Reed will enter the rotation, but he’s unlikely to get the run needed to provide reliable streaming value. Jalen Duren remains the starter and may play a few more minutes with Stewart sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
12 months ago
Stewart wasn’t on Detroit’s initial injury report, but there is now a chance that he sits out against Utah. If that happens, Paul Reed will fill out the backup center minutes, which will be a limited role with Jalen Duren healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report