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GSW • Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
Kuminga hasn’t officially been cleared to play, but with the initial probable tag, he should be good to go. Charania’s report likely indicates that Kuminga will start next to Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski Jimmy Butler (ankle) and Draymond Green, with Al Horford coming off the bench.
Source: Shams Charania
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Official confirmation is still needed, but Williams reportedly isn’t expected to be available to play in the regular season opener. That means rookie Yang Hansen will fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Thybulle practiced on Monday, and now he is expected to be available against Minnesota in the season opener. However, the defensive specialist won’t play enough minutes to be worth roster for Portland this season.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
This was expected to be a tough decision for Billups, but this lineup will be optimal for fantasy managers this season. Jerami Grant will come off the bench for the first time as a Trail Blazer and for the first time since the 2019-20 season. This should be the starting five for Portland for much of this season as they look to return to the postseason.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Portland will extend the rookie contracts of their 2023 and 2024 first-round picks. This will be a big season for Henderson and Murray as they look for new contracts next summer, though Scoot’s season won’t get off to the ideal start, as he’s set to be sidelined for the start of the year.
Source: Sean Highkin
GSW • • #
about 2 months ago
Toohey, who agreed to a two-way contract just before the start of training camp, will not be available for Tuesday’s season opener. His status does not impact fantasy basketball, especially with all forwards other than Moses Moody on track to be available against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
Kuminga has been dealing with right ankle inflammation, but is on track to play in Tuesday’s season opener. He’ll likely provide depth off the bench, with Brandin Podziemski continuing to start alongside Jimmy Butler. Kuminga’s fantasy value has been limited when he comes off the bench, but he remains a player worth rostering in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • • #
about 2 months ago
NBC Sports’ Dalton Johnson reported Sunday evening that Butler was expected to play, and he’s officially probable on Monday’s injury report. That’s good news for the Warriors, who will be without Moses Moody (calf) for Tuesday’s season opener. Butler can provide excellent fantasy value, but availability has been an issue in recent seasons. He hasn’t hit the 65 games played threshold since the 2018-19 season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Neither Williams nor Thybulle played during the preseason, with the former working his way back from a March arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. Both participated in Monday’s contact session, which could bode well for their availabilities for Wednesday’s opener against the Timberwolves. However, due to the Trail Blazers’ depth on the wing and at the center position, Williams and Thybulle aren’t likely to get the minutes needed to become fantasy-relevant.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
Camara sat out the second half of Portland’s October 10 exhibition against the Kings with a sore knee and did not play in the team’s preseason finale. However, he was a full participant in Monday’s practice, which may be a positive sign regarding the forward’s availability for Wednesday’s opener against the Timberwolves. Fantasy managers should consider Camara, who has established himself as one of the NBA’s better defenders, questionable for the opener.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
While no final decision has been made regarding Avdija’s availability for Wednesday’s opener against the Timberwolves, his ability to go through a full-contact practice on Monday is a positive. Upper back stiffness was an issue during various points of Avdija’s preseason, including his having to sit out the second half of Portland’s preseason finale on October 16. Either he or Jerami Grant will be in the starting lineup on Wednesday, with Avdija offering a far higher fantasy ceiling. Even if he comes off the bench to begin the season, Avdija is the superior option for fantasy managers.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
Toumani Camara inked a four-year, $82 million extension earlier in the day, and Sharpe’s new deal came shortly thereafter. With the pair of extensions, Portland locks in part of its young core as the team looks to move past a rebuild and into playoff contention. Sharpe is a player who has garnered some preseason hype due to his work in training camp and preseason play, and fantasy managers should consider him a top-100 player who could be worth a mid-round dice roll on upside.
Source: Shams Charania
GSW • • #
about 2 months ago
Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on the status of both players ahead of Tuesday’s season opener against the Lakers, but it sounds like they’re on the right side of questionable. With Moses Moody already ruled out, the absence of either Butler or Kuminga would mean more playing time for the likes of Trayce Jackson-Davis, Gui Santos and Buddy Hield.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
On October 13, Steve Kerr said that he was “not too concerned” about Moody’s calf issue, but apparently the injury is a bit more serious. It’s unclear how long Moody will be sidelined, but until he returns, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield will be candidates for extended playing time.
Source: Dalton Johnson
POR • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
Camara had tremendous success in his second season, hanging his hat on defense but showcasing his abilities on both ends of the court. Portland has the 2023 second rounder locked in through the 2029-30 campaign, and he figures to factor heavily into the team’s gameplan this season. Camara skyrocketed up fantasy draft boards, and he’s one of the most popular breakout candidates heading into the 2025-26 season.
Source: Shams Charania
GSW • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
The Curry brothers will have to wait a bit before they can share the court as teammates for the first time in their basketball careers, but it’s expected to happen at some point this season. ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports that the Warriors’ decision to waive Seth is solely because of the team’s need for salary cap flexibility. Golden State is right up against the second apron and doesn’t have the financial room to take a full 15-man roster into the regular season. However, that will change next month, when Curry is expected to rejoin the team. The Warriors will have 14 players on standard contracts when they open their season on Tuesday against the Lakers. Seth will provide additional three-point shooting off the bench once he rejoins the Warriors.
Source: ESPN
GSW • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Curry logged 30 minutes in the Warriors’ final tune-up game before the regular season begins. In his time on the court, he was productive from beyond the arc, as usual, and made contributions as a facilitator along the way. The four-time NBA champion still possesses game-changing potential on the offensive end, going into his 17th season. He’ll likely be a popular pick in the first couple of rounds of fantasy drafts.
GSW • Center-Forward • #42
about 2 months ago
Horford logged his highest-scoring game of the preseason on Friday, using accurate shooting to reach double digits in points for the first time. The veteran center’s late offseason signing gave him little runway to get acclimated with the team prior to the start of the regular season. Still, he’ll likely serve as the Warriors’ starter on opening night and provide the team with much-needed size that they lacked at the position a season ago.
GSW • • #
about 2 months ago
Richard got the start for Golden State on Friday and logged a productive outing. He scored in double figures for the second straight game and used active hands against the Clippers to collect a season-high in steals. It seems unlikely that the NCAA champion will find rotation minutes for the Warriors during his rookie season, but the strong finish to the preseason should bode well for his overall confidence heading into his rookie season.
GSW • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
The Warriors’ starting lineup in their preseason finale will feature a few of their projected regular-season starters, as well as a new face. Richard, a rookie from the University of Florida, will have a chance to play alongside some veterans as he looks to make an impression on Friday before the exhibition games conclude. Golden State has put together a nice preseason thus far and collected some wins along the way. It’ll have a chance to finish with a victory over a Clippers team that has also had an encouraging preseason.
Source: Sam Gordon
POR • Center • #23
about 2 months ago
On most nights, Clingan will be no higher than fourth in the Trail Blazers’ offensive pecking order. That makes it critical that he’s productive in other areas, especially rebounds and blocked shots. Clingan was a factor in those areas on Thursday night, and that should be the norm during the regular season. He can be an effective option in fantasy, especially for managers willing to punt points or free-throw percentage. However, Clingan being able to do a bit more scoring-wise would give him a shot at cracking the top-75 in standard leagues.
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
Sharpe didn’t have his best night shooting the basketball, as he was 2-of-9 from beyond the arc. However, the athletic wing’s ability to attack the defense off the dribble led to him attempting seven free throws, boosting the points tally. While he hasn’t returned the best fantasy value as a pro, Sharpe is a player many believe can break out this season. And this has to be a big year for the Trail Blazers’ wing if he’s to get the contract extension he desires, and if the team is to make a run at a play-in tournament slot or playoff berth.
POR • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Since Toumani Camara was unavailable for Thursday’s preseason finale, there was no question about who Portland’s starting forwards would be. Grant and Deni Avdija filled those spots, with the latter not returning for the second half due to lingering upper back stiffness. Grant went off against Utah, scoring 32 points while providing solid value in rebounds, “stocks” and three-pointers. The issue is that Grant has rarely done this in recent years. And with the Trail Blazers being in the midst of a rebuild, he’s been a challenging player to trust in most fantasy leagues. Managers drafting this weekend should be careful not to allow Thursday’s effort to persuade them to reach for Grant.
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
While Holiday did record seven assists in his preseason debut on October 8, Thursday’s performance was his best for scoring and making plays for others. The veteran guard was efficient against the Jazz, including shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. After a subpar fantasy season with the Celtics, Holiday may be in a good position to bounce back, especially with Scoot Henderson (hamstring) unavailable to begin the regular season. With a Yahoo! ADP of 111.2, Holiday may be slept on by many fantasy managers.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija dealt with upper back stiffness during the preseason, and that issue sidelined him for the remainder of Thursday’s preseason finale. With Toumani Camara unavailable, Avdija started and finished with eight points (3-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, and three assists in 16 minutes. The question for Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups ahead of Portland’s October 22 opener is who starts between Avdija, Camara and Jerami Grant? Camara offers the most defensively, while Avdija is the most versatile offensive weapon. Grant offers more experience but a limited fantasy profile.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe led the Trail Blazers in points with 18 and shot attempts with 16. While Portland had five other players in double figures, Sharpe looks poised to establish himself as the primary scoring option for the Trail Blazers this year. That makes the 22-year-old shooting guard an excellent pick in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts.
GSW • Guard • #30
2 months ago
Curry excelled in what was his highest usage game of the preseason. The 37-year-old point guard dropped 28 points in 27 minutes. He made four three-pointers and was 12-of-13 from the free throw line. Curry looked ready to go for the season opener next week. While his durability is starting to become a concern at his age, Curry makes for a solid second round pick in fantasy drafts.
GSW • • #
2 months ago
Butler rolled his ankle in practice on Friday, but the team is calling it just a “tweak.” He will not play on Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, and it sounds like the Warriors may hold him out through the rest of the preseason to ensure he is ready to go on October 21.
Source: Brett Siegel
GSW • • #
2 months ago
Butler sprained his ankle during Friday’s practice and sat out Sunday’s exhibition against the Lakers. Unfortunately, according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, he’s still dealing with some swelling, so the veteran forward will not play on Tuesday. The hope is that Butler can play in Friday’s preseason finale. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Butler’s ankle, as the Warriors don’t begin the regular season until October 21.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Guard • #4
2 months ago
According to Slater, the Warriors are hopeful to have him back for the start of the regular season, and Steve Kerr said he’s “not too concerned.” If Moody is forced to miss time to start the season, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield would presumably be in line for additional minutes.
Source: Anthony Slater
GSW • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Podz led all scorers in this one as he shot an efficient 10-of-16 from the field, including 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. He was also effective as a rebounder and facilitator, highlighting his ability to stuff the stat sheet on any given night. Podziemski should be in line for a significant role in Golden State’s rotation in 2025-26, making him a worthwhile selection inside the top 100 picks of fantasy drafts.
POR • Forward • #33
2 months ago
Camara played 14 minutes during the first half of Friday’s game, finishing with three points (1-of-3 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer. More concerning than the numbers was the reason why he did not play after halftime, with Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups revealing after the game that Camara was dealing with some knee soreness. The issue doesn’t sound serious, so fantasy managers should continue to draft Camara with the expectation that he’ll be good to go when the regular season begins.
Source: Conor Bergin
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
After coming off the bench in Wednesday’s preseason opener, Avdija was in the starting lineup on Friday. His inclusion meant Jerami Grant was pushed to the bench, with the veteran forward contributing 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), four rebounds and one assist. While Grant did not sound like he expected to come off the bench at all when asked about the possibility at the beginning of training camp, there’s clearly a competition for that place in the starting lineup. Fantasy managers are likely rooting for Avdija to win the job, as he offers a far higher fantasy ceiling.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe has lived up to his surname during the preseason, shooting 15-of-29 from the field in Portland’s two exhibitions. That’s good news for the Trail Blazers, as the fourth-year wing is entering a pivotal season for his NBA career. Portland has until October 20 to work out a rookie extension with Sharpe, or he’ll be a restricted free agent next summer. Given how he’s played during the preseason, betting on Sharpe to come through in a contract year would not be a bad idea.
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Holiday, acquired from the Celtics during the offseason, only played 17 minutes in his unofficial Trail Blazers’ debut. The veteran guard did not shoot the ball well, but he was solid otherwise, making plays for others and committing just one turnover on the night. With Scoot Henderson likely to miss the start of the regular season with a torn left hamstring and Damian Lillard out for the season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles, Holiday will have to take on point guard duties for the foreseeable future. After seeing his fantasy value take a hit in Boston last season, Holiday will be worth the investment in Portland.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
With a healthy Jerami Grant back in the fold, the question ahead of Wednesday’s preseason opener was who Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups would bring off the bench. Avdija was the answer to that question in San Francisco, but he still brought solid fantasy value to the table. While not starting isn’t the best for Deni, his skill set is such that his fantasy value should not suffer too much. Grant finished Wednesday’s defeat with eight points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and one three-pointer, shooting 2-of-11 from the field. Regardless of where he is in the rotation, as long as he’s active, Avdija is the superior fantasy option.
POR • Forward • #33
2 months ago
Camara did not have the best night shooting the basketball at the charity stripe, as he missed both of his free-throw attempts. However, the third-year forward shot 4-of-9 from beyond the arc while offering his usual value as a defender. Camara established himself as one of the NBA’s top wing defenders, earning second-team All-Defense honors. His defensive prowess should keep Camara in the starting lineup once the regular season begins, and he should be selected in all fantasy drafts.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe’s Wednesday night ended with just over four minutes remaining in the third quarter, and he looked terrific. Living up to his surname, the Trail Blazers wing shot 66.7 percent from the field and offered value in the rebound and three-point categories. Along with Scoot Henderson, who’s currently injured, Sharpe will be expected to take a significant step forward for the Blazers this season. While he’s never been the best fantasy option, this will be the season when it’s worth rolling the dice on Sharpe.
GSW • Center • #21
2 months ago
After providing limited production in Sunday’s preseason opener, Post went off on Wednesday. In the fourth quarter alone, he shot 4-of-7 from the field, combining with LJ Cryer (14/1/2/1 with three three-pointers) to spearhead a rally in which the Warriors outscored Portland by a 51-26 margin. With the addition of Al Horford (two rebounds and two assists), Post is likely locked into a reserve role this season. However, he’ll still play rotation minutes and will be worth streaming on nights when Horford isn’t available. Horford did not play both games of back-to-backs in either of the last two seasons.
GSW • • #
2 months ago
Butler’s minutes have been kept in check during Golden State’s first two preseason games. He logged 17 minutes on Wednesday after playing 15 in Sunday’s win over the Lakers. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has taken a similar approach with Stephen Curry (11/4/3 with two three-pointers) and Draymond Green (9/1/2 with two three-pointers), which is unsurprising given the trio’s experience and understanding of what needs to be done to prepare for the regular season. Golden State’s outlook changed significantly last season after acquiring Butler, due to his consistent ability to get to the foul line. As long as he’s available consistently, the veteran forward can be a valuable asset for fantasy managers.
GSW • Guard • #7
2 months ago
Hield was in better form Wednesday night after shooting 1-of-4 from three in Golden State’s preseason opener on Sunday. The veteran guard came off the bench to shoot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc against the Trail Blazers, finishing as one of three Warriors reserves in double figures (Quinten Post and LJ Cryer were the others). Regarding fantasy value, Hield is in a difficult spot due to his status as a reserve. While he’ll undoubtedly play rotation minutes, his value depends on whether he can get hot from deep.
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Portland opens its preseason without Scoot Henderson, who will likely miss the start of the regular season after suffering a torn left hamstring just before the start of training camp. Holiday, acquired from the Celtics this summer, will be in the starting lineup alongside Sharpe. The eye-opening omission from the starting lineup is Deni Avdija, who will come off the bench after enjoying the best season of his NBA career. Grant is back after missing a significant amount of time, but Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has not finalized his starting five for the regular season.
Source: Sean Highkin