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UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back, which likely is to make sure he’s available against Dallas on Thursday. That likely means they’ll rest some players that play on Wednesday, such as Jusuf Nurkić. Kyle Filipowski should see extra minutes in both games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Nurkić had a toe injury that cost him two games, including Saturday’s historic 55-point loss to the Hornets. The 31-year-old center returned Monday night and continued his dominance on the glass, grabbing 17 rebounds. Nurkić has 44 rebounds over his last three games now. He’s provided 12th-round per game value this season and first-round per game value over the last two weeks.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen returned after getting the night off for rest on Saturday, when the Jazz lost by 55 to the Hornets. The 28-year-old power forward had at least 28 points for the fourth time in his last five games and at least 12 rebounds for the second time in his last three games. Markkanen has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, providing first-round per game value. He has a great matchup coming up against the Bulls Wednesday.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
In case you didn’t already know, George is one of the most improved players in the league this year. That was on full display Monday against the Cavaliers as he torched Cleveland for 32 points and nine assists. It’s his 10th game this season with at least 30 points, becoming the first Jazz player with double-digit games with at least 30 points since Donovan Mitchell in 2022. George has provided third-round per game value in his breakout season. The Jazz take on the Bulls Wednesday in the first game of a back-to-back.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
While the doubtful tag suggests that Grant is closer to missing another game than returning to action, this represents progress. In the past, the Trail Blazers have ruled Grant out immediately, and he has missed the last 13 games. Sidy Cissoko has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his minutes may decrease as Jrue Holiday shakes off the rust after returning from a calf injury on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Bad news. Avdija is already ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors with what the Trail Blazers are calling lower back soreness. The 25-year-old small forward landed awkwardly and tweaked his lower back in the final minutes of Sunday’s loss against the Knicks. Jrue Holiday returned Sunday and will have a bigger role going forward, but Avdija’s injury is a tough blow for the Trail Blazers.
UTA • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Markkanen and Nurkić are back after not being available for Saturday’s 55-point loss to the Hornets, pushing Taylor Hendricks and Kevin Love to the bench. The other change is Mykhailiuk, who will start despite Brice Sensabaugh being available.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey has played in only one of Utah’s last eight games, but he’ll be available to face Cleveland. It’s unclear if he’ll face any restrictions, but Bailey’s return should diminish Cody Williams’ role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić will return to Utah’s lineup following a two-game absence, which means Kevin Love should shift back to the bench. Love may still earn some rotation minutes, as Cleveland utilizes a double-big lineup with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
After missing nearly two months with a strained calf, Holiday was back in the Trail Blazers’ rotation on Sunday. He played 16 minutes off the bench, with the minutes limit preserving some of Sidy Cissoko’s playing time. Cissoko remained in the starting lineup and finished with five points, two rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. As Holiday continues to ramp up his activity, there will likely come a point where he and Cissoko switch roles.
POR • • #
about 2 months ago
Love continues to produce like a player intent on securing his NBA future. Jrue Holiday’s return on Sunday did not bounce the rookie from the rotation, due partly to the absences of Jerami Grant and Kris Murray despite not sharing a position with those two. Love, who’s on a two-way deal, has five 20-point games this season. Providing 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Love may be worth holding onto in dynasty leagues despite the contract status.
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
For the first time in nearly a month, Sharpe has scored at least 20 points in four consecutive games. What’s encouraging for fantasy managers is that he played 35 minutes on Sunday despite Jrue Holiday making his return from a calf strain. Sharpe’s minutes will likely be affected more by the returns of Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant, and both appear far from returning to games. Portland has four games in Week 13, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija finished Sunday’s defeat with another solid stat line, but that isn’t the key takeaway. He left with just under two minutes remaining after landing awkwardly and tweaking something in his lower back. While acting head coach Tiago Splitter had no information during his postgame press conference, he said he was “worried” about the injury. Even with Jrue Holiday returning from his calf injury on Sunday, losing Avdija would be significant for Portland.
Source: Sean Highkin
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić has missed Utah’s last two games, allowing Kevin Love to fill the void at center. Love would get another start if the 7-footer can’t play, but he may remain in the rotation regardless, given the opponent and his absence from the initial injury report.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey has missed seven of Utah’s last eight games, resulting in Cody Williams getting a few opportunities to start. While Williams may remain in that role even if Bailey plays on Monday, he is not worth the risk in redraft leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets, in which Utah suffered a historic 55-point beating. He’ll be back on the floor against the Cavaliers, pushing Taylor Hendricks to the bench.
Source: Utah Jazz
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Williams is back after having to leave Friday’s game against the Rockets prematurely due to a sore right knee. His return means fewer minutes will be available for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, with the latter likely falling out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Holiday is available to appear in a game for the first time since November 14. While the veteran guard’s minutes will be limited, he could start. If Holiday starts, Sidy Cissoko may be the odd man out. Either way, Cissoko’s playing time will likely decrease.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray suffered a back injury in Monday’s game against the Jazz. The 25-year-old small forward has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back and there’s currently no timetable for his return. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) also out, Sidy Cissoko figures to start again Sunday.
Source: Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Williams was upgraded to probable Sunday afternoon. It’s likely the 28-year-old center will return after leaving Friday’s win over the Rockets with right knee soreness. Williams will assume his role as one of the backup centers, but he isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues at this point.
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Holiday was upgraded to probable Sunday afternoon. The 35-year-old point guard is now likely to appear in a game for the first time since November 14. Holiday is likely to be on a minutes restriction due to all the time he’s missed this season.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier finished one assist shy of a double-double on Saturday, with his playing time receiving a bump due to Utah losing by a franchise-record 55 points. With Keyonte George (four points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes) having the best season of his brief NBA career, Collier’s fantasy upside is limited. However, he’s worth a look in deep leagues for managers needing assists.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
about 2 months ago
Sensabaugh’s offensive performance was the lone bright spot for the Jazz in Saturday’s 150-95 defeat. Scoring isn’t an issue for the third-year wing, but he has offered minimal value outside of points and three-pointers. Over the past two weeks, Sensabaugh has an eight-cat value ranked outside the top-150. While playing time shouldn’t be an issue for him when the silly season rolls around, the category-league value will be limited.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Plus/minus is an imperfect stat, but Williams made the kind of history that no player wants on Saturday. His rating of minus-60 was the worst in league history (spanning 30 years of play-by-play data). He shot the ball relatively well, but the overall production wasn’t there for a player making his second consecutive start. Williams will have more opportunities between now and the end of the season, but he isn’t worth stashing for the “silly season.”
Source: John Schuhmann
UTA • Power Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Lauri Markkanen is not available for Saturday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Hendricks will fill the void in a move that raises his fantasy ceiling. Kyle Filipowski should still play rotation minutes, but coming off the bench does decrease his value.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Williams exited Friday’s win over the Rockets with a sore right knee. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, the tandem of Yang Hansen and Duop Reath will handle the backup center responsibilities. Neither should be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray will miss a third consecutive game with a lumbar strain. The continued absences of him and Jerami Grant (Achilles) mean that Sidy Cissoko remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Holiday has not appeared in a game since November 14. However, unlike Friday when he was initially doubtful before being ruled out, he’s questionable for Sunday. Given the time missed, Holiday will likely be under a minutes restriction whenever he’s cleared to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Grant will miss a 13th consecutive game with left Achilles tendonitis. With Kris Murray (back) also out, the Trail Blazers will once again rely on Sidy Cissoko to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić will miss a second straight game. Kevin Love started in his place on Thursday and would have some streaming appeal on a day with only six games if he starts again. Kyle Filipowski should also be in line for more minutes.
Source: Utah Jazz
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija was just 5-of-15 from the field in this one, but made all eight of his free throws on his way to 20 points. The 25-year-old small forward has scored at least 20 points in nine of his last 10 games. Avdija is providing fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. While his rebounds were down Friday, he’s still a threat to have a triple-double against the Knicks Sunday.
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
Sharpe wasn’t very efficient with 20 points on 22 field goal attempts, but he also pulled down eight rebounds and had five assists without turning the over the ball over. The 22-year-old shooting guard has had at least 20 points in four of his last five games. Sharpe has provided just 15th-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll have one more chance to put up points this week Sunday against the Knicks.
POR • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
Camara is averaging 12.8 points per game this year and had had at least 20 points in just one of his last six games entering play Friday. He wasted no time dropping 16 points in the first quarter. The 25-year-old small forward went off for a career-high 25 points on 16 attempts, including five made threes. Camara has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Trail Blazers close out the week against the Knicks on Sunday.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
While Williams missed a few games earlier this month due to left knee injury management, the right knee was the reason for his early exit on Friday. His departure means rotation minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, but neither would be worth streaming going forward since starter Donovan Clingan is healthy.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić did not play in Thursday’s win over the Mavericks, which allowed Kevin Love to make a spot start. With Lauri Markkanen (rest) already out, the Jazz may turn to a frontcourt tandem of Love and Kyle Filipowski if Nurkić misses a second consecutive game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen is getting Saturday night off. His absence should lead to more minutes for some of Utah’s younger players, most notably Kyle Filipowski. Filipowski, who should be even more valuable during the “silly season,” is worth streaming where available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey was only able to play ten minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder, his first game back after missing five with a strained hip flexor. The rookie did not play on Thursday against Dallas, so Cody Williams played 22 minutes as a starter. Look for something similar on Saturday, and Williams is not worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Initially doubtful for Friday’s game, Holiday is now officially out. As has been the case since the veteran guard’s injury, Deni Avdija will continue to serve as Portland’s primary playmaker.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Calayton Jr. is enjoying a nice stretch to begin the new calendar year. Thursday’s solid performance gives him back-to-back games with double-digit points and four three-pointers. He logged north of 20 minutes in each of these games, which, notably, weren’t garbage-time minutes. The former national champion with the Florida Gators seems to be firmly in the nightly rotation at this point, with each productive performance likely helping him maintain his spot.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
George had a relatively average game production-wise, finishing with fewer than 20 points for only the 12th time this season and less than two three-pointers for the 11th time. He was his usual productive self as a facilitator, leading Utah in assists for the game. And he was also active on defense, finishing as Utah’s leader in steals, ultimately helping his final line stand out a bit more. George has been stellar throughout his third NBA season and should continue to perform well moving forward.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen followed up his 29-point, 13-rebound double-double against OKC with another high-scoring performance against the Mavs. Inefficient three-point shooting and struggles from the free-throw line ultimately were the only things to slow his production. Markannen led all scorers and was the only player to take the floor and finish with multiple blocks. He’ll be back at it on Saturday against the Hornets.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 2 months ago
The Jazz won’t have Jusuf Nurkić for Thursday’s game, as he is out with a toe injury. As a result, Love will step in as the starting center. The other change to the Jazz lineup is Williams, who replaces Svi Mykhailiuk in the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Counting Friday, Grant will have missed Portland’s last 12 games with an injury the team said wasn’t “long-term.” With Kris Murray (back) also out, the Trail Blazers will once again turn to Sidy Cissoko to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Rockets, opening up a place in the starting lineup for Sidy Cissoko. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) still out, Cissoko should get another start on Friday.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Sidelined since November 14, Holiday was cleared to resume on-court activities on New Year’s Day. He’s making progress, but the doubtful tag suggests that Holiday won’t be available on Friday. Deni Avdija will run the show as long as the Trail Blazers are shorthanded on the perimeter, and he’s played at an All-Star level this season.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Nurkić is now officially out. Kevin Love and Kyle Filipowski should see their minutes increase, with one moving into the starting lineup.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey returned to action after a five-game absence on Wednesday, playing 10 minutes off the bench in a loss to the Thunder. His absence for Thursday’s game will not affect the starting lineup, as Brice Sensabaugh will retain that spot. However, no Bailey should mean more playing time for Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 2 months ago
Love was rested on Wednesday’s game against the Thunder, so it makes sense that he would be good to go for the second leg of the back-to-back. With Jusuf Nurkic listed as questionable, it’s possible that Love could return to play around 20 minutes in this one.
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Bailey missed five games with a hip injury but returned last night to play 10 minutes against the Thunder. The Jazz are clearly going to be cautious with their rookie, so they may sit Bailey for the second game of a back-to-back. That would likely mean more minutes for Brice Sensabaugh on Thursday.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Nurkić has played at least 30 minutes in each of the last two games, and scored 15 points with 15 rebounds against the Thunder last night. However, the Jazz have been selected in how they rest players, considering they are not in contention this season, but also are playing good basketball of late. If Nurkić were to sit on Thursday, that would likely mean more minutes for Kyle Filipowski since the Jazz don’t really have another traditional center.
Source: Andy Larsen
POR • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
Camara had another well-rounded performance in Wednesday’s win, despite shooting inefficiently from beyond the arc. He made all of his two-point shots, finished statistically as one of the best rebounders and facilitators on the team, and was the only Trail Blazer to record multiple blocks and steals. His fantasy ceiling isn’t sky-high, but he’s proven to be more than capable of streaming together similar stat lines as a nice two-way wing.
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
Sharpe was one of two Trail Blazers to score at least 20 points in the victory. Three-point shooting almost amounted to half of his scoring total, and his trio of assists was tied for second most on the team. Sharpe didn’t have much production elsewhere from a statistical standpoint, but his scoring was enough to leave him with at least a solid night’s worth of production.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija hit the 40-point mark for the first time all season on Wednesday to continue with what’s been an outstanding start to the calendar year. Through four games in 2026, Avdija’s lowest scoring total was a 29-point outing against the Spurs, which resulted in a triple-double. He’s gone for 30 or more points in three of the last four games and has remained a triple-double threat on a nightly basis. He’ll have an opportunity to be effective against the Rockets again on Friday.
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
The veteran center has been on a roll of late. Wednesday’s double-double marked his second straight, and also marked the sixth consecutive game in which he’s totaled at least 15 points. Inefficient shooting aside, he produced well in this game before fouling out. Nurkic remains a double-double threat even at this stage in his career and has the potential to log more strong performances, like Wednesday’s, going forward.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
George notched his first triple-double in nearly a month in the overtime defeat. He didn’t shoot well from the floor, but high volume allowed him to escape with a 20-point outing after failing to do so on Monday vs. Portland. The former Baylor Bear also tallied a season-high in assists and led the team in that department. He’s been one of fantasy basketball’s most pleasant surprises thus far.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen followed up a relatively mediocre outing in the loss to the Trail Blazers by nearly achieving a 30-point double-double on Wednesday. He shot the ball well both inside and outside the arc and attacked the glass hard in his 44 minutes of game action, resulting in his third double-double of the season. Additionally, Markkanen’s streak of 20-point games is now at 12 — he’ll have a chance to extend it to 13 on Thursday against the Mavericks.
POR • Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Cissoko is in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the injured Kris Murray, who will miss Wednesday’s game due to a back injury. It’ll mark the third-year guard’s 13th start of the season for a Trail Blazers squad that is currently riding a three-game winning streak. Cissoko is coming off his sixth game of the season in which he scored in double figures; he’ll have a chance for a seventh against the Rockets.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray, who has been Jerami Grant’s replacement in the starting lineup when available, appears to be on track to miss Wednesday’s game. If he sits, Sidy Cissoko will likely be the next man up. Cissoko is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Wednesday’s game will be the 11th that Grant has missed. With Kris Murray listed as doubtful, Sidy Cissoko may be moved into the starting lineup. While a solid defender, Cissoko’s limited offensive ceiling makes him challenging to rely on as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
While Holiday was cleared to resume on-court activities on New Year’s Day, he still is not ready to return to game action. Deni Avdija has filled in as Portland’s primary playmaker and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. And that may be his role after Holiday returns; Deni has been that productive for the Trail Blazers.
Source: NBA Injury Report