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CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 12 hours ago
Jones, who has scored 18 points or more in three of his last four games, only missed one shot from the field in Friday’s defeat. While the Bulls’ guard did not offer the assist production that fantasy managers have come to expect, the scoring output is a good way to end Week 20. Chicago’s three-game Week 21 includes a back-to-back, so there could be a night when Jones is in the lineup while Josh Giddey sits for injury management.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 12 hours ago
While the Bulls went 1-3 on their west coast road trip, a positive for the franchise was Buzelis’ play. The second-year forward fell two points shy of his fourth straight game with at least 20, but he did record his third double-double of the season. Since the All-Star break, Buzelis has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Bulls are done for Week 20, and they play three games in Week 21.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 12 hours ago
Giddey’s triple-double on Friday was the 29th of his NBA career, moving him into the top-20 on the all-time list. After recording six turnovers in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers, the Bulls’ guard was responsible for just two on Friday. Since the All-Star break, Giddey has been close to a first-round player in eight-cat formats. The concern for fantasy managers at this point is back-to-backs, with the Bulls having another during Week 21. A three-game week could become two for Giddey, which would be unfortunate.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
about 15 hours ago
Murray aggravated his sprained left ankle during a February 25 game against the Rockets and has not played since. With the update provided by the Kings on Friday, he’s unlikely to be an impact option for fantasy managers again this season. Nique Clifford is as close to a must-add as a player can be going into the silly season, and Precious Achiuwa is also worth a long look in 12-team leagues. Daeqwon Plowden has cracked the rotation, but Clifford and Achiuwa should be the priorities of fantasy managers.
Source: James Ham
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 16 hours ago
Guerschon Yabusele is available after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Lakers, but he won’t be in the starting lineup. Richards receives the nod, which gives him a higher fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, but Giddey’s playing time could decrease after logging 40 minutes on Thursday.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 17 hours ago
Sexton will miss a third consecutive game with a leg injury. Rob Dillingham’s playing time has increased, but he offers limited fantasy upside with Josh Giddey and Tre Jones available.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 17 hours ago
Smith and Okoro were initially listed as doubtful, so the status downgrades were expected. The former’s absence coincides with Guerschon Yabusele’s return, so he can fill the resulting void in the starting lineup. Okoro’s absence means that Tre Jones should get another start.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 17 hours ago
Yabusele and Williams were initially listed as questionable for Friday’s game after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Lakers. Williams has missed six of the Bulls’ last seven games, so his playing time may be limited on Friday. As for Yabusele, a return to the starting lineup may be in the cards, as Jalen Smith (calf) is out.
Source: Law Murray
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #15
about 17 hours ago
Eubanks will sit out Saturday’s game due to a sore left thumb. His absence frees up playing time for Dylan Cardwell, who is available to make his return from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for nearly a month.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 18 hours ago
Considered questionable for Saturday’s game following Friday’s practice, Carter is now out. His absence means more rotation minutes for Killian Hayes, who is likely to serve as Russell Westbrook’s primary backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center • #
about 18 hours ago
Cardwell, who has been out since spraining his ankle during one of the Kings’ first practices out of the All-Star break, practiced on Friday. Now absent from the injury report, he’ll be available on Saturday. While it may not happen immediately due to a possible minutes limit, Cardwell can be valuable during the silly season for managers needing rebounding and defensive stats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center • #
about 22 hours ago
Cardwell sprained his ankle in mid-February, and he was given a four-week re-evaluation timeline on February 18. His return to practice means Cardwell could be back in action soon, and fantasy managers willing to take a speculative risk should add him off the waiver wire and stash him in an IL spot.
Source: James Ham
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 22 hours ago
Chicago’s frontcourt rotation could be razor thin for the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Nick Richards figures to see a big uptick in minutes. Leonard Miller should earn some extra playing time, too.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 22 hours ago
Sexton has missed the Bulls’ last two games with a leg injury and is likely to miss a third. Rob Dillingham’s playing time has increased, but he’s struggled to take advantage of the opportunity on most nights due partly to a lingering wrist injury. However, Dillingham was productive in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 22 hours ago
Smith will likely get the night off due to right calf strain injury management, and Okoro will sit out another contest. With Guerschon Yabusele (foot) and Patrick Williams (ankle) listed as questionable, Nick Richards could see a huge boost in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 22 hours ago
Westy will return following Wednesday’s absence, and he should handle his usual workload. Malik Monk (ankle) and Devin Carter (calf) are both questionable, which should mean more run for Nique Clifford and Killian Hayes. Sacramento plays a Saturday-Sunday back-to-back set, so it wouldn’t be surprising for Westbrook to sit out Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward • #33
1 day ago
Miller logged 31 minutes on Thursday, which was enough to score in double figures for a second straight game and finish one rebound shy of back-to-back double-doubles. The third-year forward has seen his opportunities increase in his short tenure in Chicago following a midseason trade from Minnesota. So far, he’s showing potential to be a double-double threat if the minutes are high enough.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
1 day ago
On the heels of a career-best 41-point outing against the Warriors, Buzelis finished Thursday’s contest as one of seven Bulls players to score in double figures; his four three-pointers led him to the second-highest scoring total on the team. Meanwhile, his four stocks on the defensive end were the most of any Chicago player on Thursday. Buzelis has been trending in the right direction for quite a while now and should remain one of the Bulls’ most relied upon players down the stretch of the season.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
1 day ago
The Bulls had a fine night on the offensive end, as they were carried by their do-it-all point guard. Giddey shot the ball with extreme confidence from beyond the arc and was masterful as a playmaker en route to his 23rd double-double of the season. He did commit six turnovers, but was otherwise very productive from a fantasy standpoint. He’s now tallied three straight double-doubles with a chance for a fourth consecutive on Friday against the Clippers.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
1 day ago
The Bulls won’t have Guerschon Yabusele for Thursday’s game, as he’s out with a sore left foot. As a result, they’re going smaller, with Jones returning to the starting lineup. This change also shifts Smith down a position, as he’ll serve as the starting center.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
1 day ago
Buzelis is good to go after initially being probable for Thursday’s game. He’ll once again take on a prominent role within the Bulls rotation, one game removed from dropping a career-high 41 points on the Warriors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
1 day ago
Giddey was initially listed as probable, and he has now been cleared to suit up. He has recorded a triple-double in two straight games and in three of his last four appearances and will look to keep that going in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
1 day ago
Downgraded to doubtful on Thursday afternoon, Yabusele is officially out. His absence means more playing time for Nick Richards, who could move into the starting lineup. Richards is worth the streaming risk in deep leagues due to the double-double potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
1 day ago
Williams was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, and he has now officially been ruled out. This will be his sixth absence in Chicago’s last seven games, which means Nick Richards should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
1 day ago
Okoro remains out for another game, which means Jalen Smith will get another start, raising his fantasy ceiling. Smith should be rostered in 12-team formats now that he’s healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
1 day ago
Smith was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day, but he will suit up against Los Angeles. He recorded a double-double in Tuesday’s win over the Warriors as a starter and will look to remain productive in a similar role in this outing.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
1 day ago
Sexton will miss a second straight game with the same injury that caused him to exit early on Sunday. Rob Dillingham should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench, though he hasn’t produced much value in an extended role.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Power Forward • #44
2 days ago
Both players were downgraded to doubtful, which is never a good sign this close to tip-off. With Jalen Smith (calf) also downgraded to questionable, the Bulls could be really shorthanded in the front court. That would leave lots of minutes for Nick Richards and then the Bulls’ full complement of guards.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 days ago
Smith had been listed as probable, so a downgrade this close to game time is never a great sign. The Bulls have another game on Friday, so it seems likely that Smith will sit this one out, which will give Nick Richards a much larger role.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
3 days ago
Achiuwa continues to provide solid value to fantasy managers. Since the All-Star break, the Kings’ forward has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. Achiuwa is rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low given his current role and production. With the Kings ending Week 20 with a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, Precious is worth the risk in 12-team leagues.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
3 days ago
While Clifford did not serve as the starting point guard on Wednesday, the absences of Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk and Devin Carter factored into the rookie’s playing time. He logged 41 minutes, finishing with a complete stat line. Killian Hayes (11/2/4 with one three-pointer) played 31 minutes as the starting point guard, but Clifford is due to be the Kings’ priority the rest of this season. Now is a good time to pick him up, especially with the Kings playing two more games in Week 20.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
3 days ago
DeRozan put on a show against the Hornets, even if it occurred in a defeat. He scored 24 points in the first half, passing Tim Duncan to move into 18th on the NBA’s career points list in the process. DeRozan finished with 39 points and played 41 of a possible 48 minutes. Wednesday’s defeat officially eliminated the Kings from postseason contention, so the 40-minute nights may not happen for DeRozan moving forward.
SAC • • #
3 days ago
Russell Westbrook and Devin Carter are out for Wednesday’s game, so it’s Hayes who will serve as the Kings’ starting point guard. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
3 days ago
Smith played 34 minutes in Tuesday’s overtime win over the Warriors, recording a double-double despite shooting 3-of-13 from the field. The Bulls play on Thursday and Friday, so Smith may not be available for the second game of the back-to-back if he plays against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
3 days ago
Sexton and Williams were held out of Tuesday’s win over the Warriors, resulting in more minutes for Rob Dillingham and Nick Richards. Chicago went with an eight-man rotation against Golden State, and they may have to do so again if Sexton and Williams can’t play.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 days ago
Yabusele is dealing with a sore left foot. While the production has tailed off recently, he has done enough to remain in the Bulls’ starting lineup. Isaac Okoro (knee) may be able to return; if so, he could fill the void if Yabusele can’t play, which pushes Jalen Smith to the five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
3 days ago
While Okoro has not done enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues, he is a starter when healthy. Jalen Smith, who offers a higher fantasy ceiling, moved into the starting lineup with Okoro out for Tuesday’s win over the Warriors and played 34 minutes.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
3 days ago
Giddey returned to the Bulls’ lineup on Tuesday after a one-game absence, logging 43 minutes in an overtime win over the Warriors. With the Bulls also playing on Friday, there’s a chance that Giddey gets a night off at some point. Tre Jones, who can still provide solid fantasy value when coming off the bench, is the player most impacted by Giddey’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
3 days ago
Buzelis was also probable ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Warriors, a game in which he dropped a career-high 41 points. Fantasy managers should set their lineups with the expectation that the second-year forward will play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
3 days ago
Carter’s coming off the best performance of his NBA career, having scored a career-high 24 points in 16 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers. With Russell Westbrook (quad) also out, the Kings will rely more on Nique Clifford and Killian Hayes on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
3 days ago
Monk exited Tuesday’s win over the Pacers with a right ankle injury, and he won’t play on Wednesday. Daeqwon Plowden played 31 minutes off the bench, and he may be in line for a similar workload against the Hornets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
3 days ago
Wednesday’s game is the second game in as many nights for the Kings, who beat the Pacers on Tuesday. Even with Westbrook playing just 25 minutes, he won’t play against the Hornets. With Devin Carter also out, Nique Clifford should get more time on the ball, and more minutes are available for Killian Hayes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
4 days ago
Despite being moved to the bench for Tuesday’s game, Jones remained productive. The 22 points were the most he’s scored in a game since January 13, when he dropped 34 in a loss to the Rockets. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was another good night for those who have Jones on their fantasy rosters. Even if he continues to come off the bench, Jones has been effective enough to merit rostering in 14-team leagues.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
4 days ago
Carter didn’t see the floor much in this game, but he ended up making a huge impact. He set a new career high for scoring in just 16 minutes. The second-year guard hasn’t played a large role this season, though he did have a productive stretch in February. Sacramento has won two games in a row, and with this loss to Indiana, the Pacers now have the worst record in the league by 0.5 games. Expect to see Carter more as the Kings look to improve their lottery odds.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
4 days ago
Westbrook was able to have another solid night, though they opted to close this game out with a younger group, which limited Westbrook’s time on the floor to 25 minutes. Though he was impactful during that time, his impact over the final month of the season could be limited at times. However, he played at least 30 minutes in three straight games entering this one, so it may not happen consistently. Still, it is mildly concerning and worth keeping an eye on moving forward.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
4 days ago
For the fourth time in his last five games, Raynaud was able to record a double-double. The rookie has shined recently, which has led to him producing top-75 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks. He has started all but four games since Dec. 6, which won’t change with Domantas Sabonis done for the season. Raynaud should be considered a must-roster player moving forward.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
4 days ago
Monk sprained his ankle during the first half of Tuesday’s game, and he finished with four points (2-of-4 FGs) in 11 minutes. His absence frees up additional minutes for Daeqwon Plowden, who logged 12 first-half minutes.
Source: Jason Anderson
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
5 days ago
DeRozan did not play in Sunday’s win over the Bulls, with Daeqwon Plowden replacing him in the lineup. While Plowden will remain in the rotation, his short-term fantasy value takes a hit with DeRozan available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
6 days ago
Monk was excellent off the bench on Sunday as he had 30 points and five assists in the win over the Bulls. The 30 points were a season-high for the 28-year-old guard. Monk is only usable in deep-league fantasy formats.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
6 days ago
Westbrook had his best game of the season Sunday against the Bulls as he dropped a triple-double with zero turnovers. The 37-year-old point guard led the Kings to a 16-point victory over the Bulls. He’s provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
6 days ago
Raynaud has now scored at least 22 points in three of his last five games. The 22-year-old center also has three double-doubles in that span. He’s provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
6 days ago
The Kings won’t have DeMar DeRozan (illness) for Sunday’s game, which opens a spot in the starting lineup. Plowden will fill the void, but Malik Monk should also play a lot despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
6 days ago
Absent from the initial injury report, DeRozan will sit out Sunday’s game. His absence should free up minutes for Nique Clifford, who’s already in the starting lineup, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
9 days ago
DeRozan’s output was limited on Thursday, and that’s been the case since the All-Star break. In eight games, the veteran wing has averaged 14.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 43 percent from the field. DeRozan played 27 minutes against the Pelicans, and his playing time is something to watch moving forward. Fellow starter Nique Clifford (7/5/3 with one three-pointer) only played 21 minutes against New Orleans, and for the Kings’ future, it would probably be best if Clifford were asked to log heavy minutes the rest of the way.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
9 days ago
After totaling 12 points in his first two games out of the All-Star break, Westbrook has reached double figures in each of his last five appearances. His stat line on Thursday included ten assists, the veteran point guard’s first double-double since a January 14 win over the Knicks. Westbrook played 33 minutes against the Pelicans while second-year guard Devin Carter picked up a DNP-CD. As long as he’s playing starters’ minutes, Westbrook should be rostered in standard leagues.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
9 days ago
Achiuwa, who’s made the most of his opportunity in Sacramento, had another excellent night on Thursday. In addition to matching his career-high with the 29 points, he recorded a complete stat line and played 41 of a possible 48 minutes. Given the recent production and Sacramento’s limited frontcourt depth, Achiuwa is a must-roster player at this point. The Kings are off until Sunday when they host the Bulls.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
10 days ago
Clifford struggled from beyond the arc on Tuesday, missing all five of his attempts. The good news is that the rookie guard shot over 50 percent from two-point range, and he also provided solid production in rebounds, assists, and steals. Clifford played 39 minutes, an encouraging number, even if it may not be sustainable for the rest of the season. The key is that he’s getting a lot of playing time, which makes Clifford a more attractive option during the silly season.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
10 days ago
After logging 22 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers in his return from a thigh injury, Westbrook played 31 minutes against the Suns. The veteran point guard shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc on Tuesday, and fantasy managers in category leagues can also use the assists and steals. However, it’s fair to question whether Westbrook will be asked to play 30-plus minutes consistently between now and the end of the season, especially with Devin Carter needing more playing time for evaluation. Carter only played nine minutes on Tuesday, finishing with two points, two rebounds and one steal. With the Kings headed for the draft lottery, Carter should be the priority, but that wasn’t the case against the Suns.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
10 days ago
Raynaud finished Tuesday’s defeat with his 13th double-double of the season, which leads all rookies. The 7-foot-1 center may not offer much value as a shot-blocker, but fantasy managers know what they’re going to get from him as a scorer and rebounder on most nights. For good measure, Raynaud dished out four assists against the Suns. Among Kings players, only Precious Achiuwa has been more valuable to fantasy managers since the All-Star break.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
10 days ago
Achiuwa has been a popular add in fantasy leagues recently, and with good reason. The 6-foot-8 forward has recorded at least nine rebounds in five straight games and at least one steal and one blocked shot in four of the last five. Rostered in 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Achiuwa has been a top-50 player since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. With the Kings headed for the draft lottery, playing time should not be an issue for Achiuwa the rest of this season. If he’s sitting on the waiver wire, pick him up.