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SAS • Forward-Center • #1
15 days ago
Wemby is dealing with a left knee bone bruise and is in danger of sitting out against Los Angeles. If he’s sidelined, Luke Kornet could see a bump in playing time and remain the Spurs’ starting center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
15 days ago
Wembanyama was a force inside the paint and also knocked down 3-of-6 from three-point range in his return to San Antonio’s lineup following a brief two-game absence due to left knee soreness. The 22-year-old generational talent came off the bench in this one and fantasy managers should anticipate the Spurs putting a governor on his workload as he continues to deal with lingering physical issues. The limited opportunities haven’t prevented him from making a significant fantasy impact of late as he’s averaging an absurd 27.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.8 blocks in five games over the past two weeks.
SAS • Forward • #30
15 days ago
Champagnie came out of the gate on fire, knocking down four three-pointers to finish the opening stanza with a game-high 15 points. He was relatively quiet over the final three quarters but still managed to break the 20-point barrier for the third time in his last four games. The 24-year-old guard is worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats based on his recent production but there’s some regression looming based on his track record since he’s in the midst of an insanely hot run from a shooting standpoint.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
16 days ago
After a two-game absence, Wembanyama has been given the all-clear to play. However, he will be under a minutes restriction and come off the bench. Luke Kornet remains the starting center, but his playing time will decrease somewhat with Wembanyama back in the fold.
Source: Michael C. Wright
NYK • Guard • #11
16 days ago
Brunson got his 25 points by being aggressive with 21 shot attempts. The 29-year-old struggled to set up his teammates in the disastrous 31-point loss in Detroit, though. Brunson had zero assists and six turnovers against a swarming Pistons defense, which can crush his value in certain formats. The Knicks will be at home for an easier matchup against the Clippers on Wednesday.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
17 days ago
Wemby has a chance to return to the court following a two-game absence, which could mean reduced roles for Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk. Kornet is worth holding even after Wemby returns, as the Spurs will surely be cautious with their franchise superstar’s minutes.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Guard • #4
18 days ago
Fox hit two corner threes during the fourth quarter, which boosted the final points tally for the night. Over the past two weeks, the Spurs guard has offered eighth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Fox’s problem recently has been the foul line, as he’s making just 65.4 percent of his attempts. While he’s never been an elite foul shooter, that’s poor for a guard of his caliber. The Spurs begin a four-game Week 12 in Memphis on Tuesday, and they’ll have two back-to-backs.
SAS • Guard • #5
18 days ago
Castle has recorded at least seven assists in six consecutive games, with Saturday’s tally being the most for him since an 11-assist night on December 21 against the Wizards. However, the lack of three-pointers and low field-goal percentage limits his value in eight-cat formats. Castle remains a player who needs to be rostered in most leagues, but his ceiling will be somewhat limited until he becomes more consistent in those areas.
SAS • Forward • #30
18 days ago
After coming back to earth in Friday’s win over the Pacers, Champagnie had a better night shooting the basketball on Saturday. In addition to the 20 points and four three-pointers, he recorded his fourth double-double of the season. With Devin Vassell (adductor) out until mid-January, Champagnie is worth streaming in deep leagues.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
18 days ago
Once again starting for the injured Victor Wembanyama (knee), Kornet arguably had his best game of the season. In addition to recording a season-high point total, the 7-foot-1 center blocked five shots and was solid on the glass. Due to Kornet’s play, Kelly Olynyk (5/3/2/1) only played 14 minutes off the bench. Wembanyama, who will travel with the team for Tuesday’s game in Memphis, is day-to-day. Kornet will be worth streaming as long as the Spurs are without their starting center.
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
18 days ago
After a three-game absence for injury management reasons, Robinson was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday. Unfortunately, his impact as a rebounder was muted, so the 7-footer wasn’t much help to the few who have him rostered. Robinson’s playing time will be limited for the foreseeable future, so there really isn’t a need to roster him in most leagues.
NYK • Guard • #2
18 days ago
McBride has reached double figures in all four games he’s played since returning from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for two weeks, scoring 20 points or more twice. With the injuries to Josh Hart and Landry Shamet, McBride takes on added importance for the Knicks on both ends of the floor. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats since returning from the ankle injury.
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
18 days ago
After missing Friday’s loss to the Hawks with a stomach illness, Towns was back in the Knicks’ lineup on Saturday. He recorded a double-double, but the efficiency was missing, with KAT’s field-goal percentage being nicked by a 0-of-5 night from three. He’ll look to bounce back on Monday when the Knicks open a four-game week in Detroit.
NYK • Guard • #11
18 days ago
While he was more efficient on Saturday than in Friday’s loss to the Hawks, Brunson did not have an easy time getting his points against VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey. Over the past two weeks, the point guard has offered third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-25. Another challenging matchup awaits Brunson and the Knicks, as they open a four-game Week 12 in Detroit on Monday.
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
19 days ago
Towns and Robinson are back after missing time due to an illness and an ankle injury, respectively. Both will start, pushing Miles McBride and Ariel Hukporti to the bench after they started Friday’s loss to the Hawks.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
19 days ago
Towns is back in the Knicks’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hawks. His return means Ariel Hukporti will resume his usual backup center duties and is not worth streaming consideration.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
19 days ago
While Wemby avoided a major knee injury, he will remain out for a second straight game. Luke Kornet will remain in the starting lineup once again, while Kelly Olynyk will fill out the reserve center minutes for the Spurs. Olynyk was more productive than Kornet on Friday, though Kornet played 27 minutes to Olynyk’s 20.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
19 days ago
Robinson will be back after missing New York’s last three games, including Friday’s matchup with Atlanta. Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) is questionable after missing that game, but Robinson’s return will at least push Ariel Hukporti to the bench. Robinson’s place in the rotation will depend on KAT’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
19 days ago
Towns missed Friday’s game against Atlanta and could remain out for another. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) was sidelined as well, which allowed Ariel Hukporti to start at center and for Guerschon Yabusele to fill most of the backup minutes. Robinson is off the injury report, so Hukporti won’t get another start. Robinson will start if KAT is unavailable for a second straight game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #3
19 days ago
Hart has missed New York’s last four games with a sprained right ankle, most recently sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hawks. He has resumed on-court activities and, based on the Knicks’ new timeline, will miss at least three more games. Following that, the Knicks begin a four-game road trip in Phoenix on January 9. Mohamed Diawara started the first three games that Hart missed, but Miles McBride received the nod on Friday.
Source: Ian Begley
NYK • Center • #55
19 days ago
With Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out, Hukporti made his fourth start of the season on Friday. He didn’t provide much value as a scorer, but the rebounding and shot-blocking were superb. It was the kind of performance that may make some question whether Hukporti can consistently fill a role similar to Robinson’s. Still, it doesn’t change anything regarding his short-term fantasy value.
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
19 days ago
Anunoby recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Friday, but he remains in a shooting slump. Over his last five games, the Knicks’ wing has shot 35.5 percent from the field. The good news for fantasy managers is that Anunoby’s overall production has preserved most of his fantasy value. However, as a top-75 fantasy player during this slump, OG would be far more valuable with improved shooting.
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
19 days ago
Bridges hit a few three-pointers during the fourth quarter that helped beef up the final stat line, but he had a rough night from deep. The Knicks’ wing shot 3-of-11 from beyond the arc, with New York shooting 9-of-40 as a team. Bridges and the Knicks will look to end Week 11 on a high note when they host the 76ers on Saturday.
NYK • Guard • #11
19 days ago
Brunson led all scorers with 24 points, but he needed 24 shots to get it done. The Knicks’ guard was 1-of-10 from beyond the arc, with New York shooting 9-of-44 as a team. While the Hawks deserve credit for their defensive effort, Friday was a reminder of Karl-Anthony Towns’ importance, as he was out due to illness. Brunson and the Knicks will look to bounce back when they host the 76ers on Saturday.
SAS • • #
19 days ago
Harper played a more prominent role for the Spurs in their first action without franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama after he suffered a hyperextended left knee earlier this week. The 19-year-old rookie connected on 8-of-12 shots from inside the arc and shot 60 percent overall on the night, finishing just two points shy of matching his previous career-high mark set back on December 18. The second-overall pick from last summer’s NBA Draft has shown flashes of elite scoring potential but he hasn’t quite arrived as a consistent and reliable fantasy option at this stage of his development.
SAS • Guard • #4
19 days ago
San Antonio had little trouble taking care of business against the floundering Pacers with Fox reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time in his last six contests since December 21. It would’ve been an even bigger night from a scoring standpoint had he not been ice-cold from three-point range where he went just 2-of-9 in an uncharacteristically poor effort. The 28-year-old guard will be asked to shoulder more of the scoring workload with Victor Wembanyama (knee) likely to miss a couple additional games. The Spurs are back in action on Saturday night when they face the Trail Blazers to close out a back-to-back.
SAS • Forward • #30
19 days ago
Champagnie, who set a franchise record with 11 three-pointers en route to a career-high 36-point effort earlier this week against the Knicks, came crashing back to earth in this one. The 24-year-old went 2-of-11 from beyond the arc but managed to salvage an otherwise forgettable effort by corralling eight boards. There should be some additional opportunities for him in the short-term while Victor Wembanyama (knee) is sidelined but his streakiness limits his appeal to extremely deep leagues.
NYK • Guard • #2
19 days ago
Not only will the Knicks be without Josh Hart for Friday’s game, but Karl-Anthony Towns is out with an illness. McBride, who came off the bench in his first games back from a sprained ankle, will start, bumping Mohamed Diawara to the bench. Hukporti steps in to start for Towns.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
19 days ago
Added to the Knicks’ injury report late Friday morning, Towns is now out. Ariel Hukporti has been the replacement in the past, and that should be the case on Friday. However, he is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
20 days ago
The Spurs, who were already without Devin Vassell, won’t have Victor Wembanyama (knee) for Friday’s game, either. Champagnie, who hit a franchise record 11 three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Knicks, remains in the starting lineup while Kornet steps in for Wemby.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
20 days ago
Robinson will miss a third straight game due to left ankle injury management. His absence means rotation minutes for Ariel Hukporti. How much the second-year center plays will depend on Karl-Anthony Towns (illness), who is a game-time decision.
Source: Kristian Winfield
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
20 days ago
Towns wasn’t on the initial injury report, but there is a chance he misses Friday’s game. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is also questionable and would likely start if he plays and KAT doesn’t. However, if both are sidelined, the starting job would likely fall to Ariel Hukporti.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
21 days ago
Wembanyama left Wednesday’s win over the Knicks during the second half with a left knee hyperextension. While there was no structural damage, the Spurs’ center did not travel for Friday’s game. Luke Kornet was Wembanyama’s replacement in the past, with Kelly Olynyk picking up rotation minutes off the bench. That should remain the case against the Pacers.
Source: Jeff McDonald
NYK • Guard • #3
21 days ago
Due to the sprained ankle he suffered during the Knicks’ Christmas Day victory over the Cavaliers, Hart did not travel for the Knicks’ three-game road trip. Friday’s game will be the fourth that he’s missed, with Mohamed Diawara likely remaining in the starting lineup. While Diawara went off for 18 points in Monday’s win over New Orleans, he did not offer much value two nights later against the Spurs.
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
21 days ago
Robinson missed the final two games of the Knicks’ road trip due to left ankle injury management. The priority is to ensure that he’s healthy for the stretch run, so the Knicks’ exercising caution is unsurprising. Ariel Hukporti may play rotation minutes off the bench, but he is not worth streaming.
NYK • Guard • #11
21 days ago
The Knicks were 19-0 when leading entering the fourth quarter entering play Wednesday. New York couldn’t hold a nine-point lead against the Spurs, losing 134-132. The final score was closer than it maybe should’ve been, thanks to two threes from Brunson in the game’s last 30 seconds. The Knicks return home Friday for the first game of a back-to-back against the Hawks.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
21 days ago
Exhale. While a slight hyperextension in the knee doesn’t sound good, the meat of Charania’s reporting here is that Wembanyama avoided a major injury. That bodes well for the rest of the season, though it’s unclear if Wembanyama will have to miss a game or two later this week. The Spurs have back-to-back games with the Pacers and Trail Blazers on Friday and Saturday.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Guard • #4
21 days ago
Fox bounced back after scoring only 14 points in the loss to the Cavaliers Monday to drop 25 points in the win over the Knicks Wednesday. The 28-year-old point guard once again struggled from behind the three-point line. Over the last two games combined, Fox is 2-of-14 from behind the three-point line. A 38 percent three-point shooter this year, he’ll look to add some threes to his otherwise excellent stat line against the Pacers Friday.
SAS • Forward • #30
21 days ago
Champagnie dropped a career-high 36 points in this one. The 24-year-old small forward’s 11 three-pointers are the second-most anyone has had in a game this year, trailing only Stephen Curry with 12, and a Spurs franchise record. On a night when the Spurs trailed by nine entering the fourth quarter and lost Victor Wembanyama to injury not even two minutes into the fourth quarter, Champagnie kept the Spurs afloat and led the late comeback. With Devin Vassell (adductor) set to miss a few games, Champagnie is rewarding managers that chose to stream him.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
21 days ago
Wembanyama landed awkwardly gathering a rebound with about 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The 21-year-old center left the game and didn’t return. The Spurs were already in the middle of a fourth quarter comeback, but prior to leaving Wembanyama was highly efficient with 31 points on 12 field goal attempts. We’ll have an update on Wembanyama’s health when more information is available. The Spurs have back-to-back games against the Pacers and Trail Blazers later this week.
SAS • Guard • #5
22 days ago
After initially being listed as questionable, Castle will be good to go for the rematch of the NBA Cup Final. With Devin Vassell (adductor) sidelined for at least the next couple of games, Castle should see a boost in usage during that stretch.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Forward • #30
22 days ago
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said that Vassell will likely be out “more than a game or two.” It’s safe to assume that Champagnie will start multuple games, which gives him upside as a streaming option, especially if Stephon Castle (thumb) ends up missing this game.
Source: Tom Osborn
SAS • Guard • #5
23 days ago
Castle has a chance to miss a game for the first time in nearly a month. In his absence, Dylan Harper should start in his place. Harper has yet to start an NBA game, but with Devin Vassell (adductor) sidelined, Harper will have a chance to make his first start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
23 days ago
Vassell is dealing with a strained left adductor, so this may not be the only game that he misses. With their starting guard/forward sidelined for the first time this season, the Spurs will likely turn to Julian Champagnie or Dylan Harper to fill the void in the starting lineup. While Harper offers a higher ceiling in category leagues, Champagnie has a safer floor.
Source: Jared Weiss
NYK • Guard • #13
23 days ago
Despite a sore right ankle, Kolek played 12 minutes in Monday’s win over the Pelicans. He’ll likely take on a similar workload on Wednesday, as Miles McBride played 18 minutes in his return from an ankle injury against the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #55
23 days ago
Hukporti exited Monday’s win over the Pelicans during the second quarter after suffering a mouth contusion. If he can play on Wednesday, the second-year center will play rotation minutes, as Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is out. If Hukporti can’t play, Guerschon Yabusele and Trey Jemison will pick up additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
23 days ago
Robinson will miss a second straight game due to left ankle injury management. Under normal circumstances, Ariel Hukporti would move into the rotation. However, he’s questionable with a mouth contusion. If Hukporti sits, Guerschon Yabusele and Trey Jemison will likely see additional minutes as they did on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
23 days ago
Wembanyama started things off with some excitement in the first quarter as he slammed home an alley-oop from Stephon Castle that came off the backboard. The 21-year-old center was efficient with 26 points and 14 rebounds in 27 minutes, but wasn’t much of a factor on the defensive end with one block after recording five blocks in his last game. The Spurs will take on the Knicks Wednesday in the second game of a four-game week.
NYK • Guard • #11
23 days ago
Brunson finished with his fifth double-double of the season and first since December 2. And, as usual, “Captain Clutch” came up big for the Knicks down the stretch. Brunson shot 4-of-5 from the field in the fourth quarter, including a floater with just over a minute remaining that extended New York’s lead to three. The Knicks still have three games to play in Week 11, starting with the Spurs on Wednesday in the final game of their road trip.
NYK • Forward-Guard • #8
23 days ago
After a first quarter in which he missed all four of his shot attempts, Anunoby flipped a switch in the second. He shot 5-of-7 from the field, with all five makes occurring in the restricted area, and scored 16 points in the period. While the overall field-goal percentage wasn’t good, Anunoby’s overall stat line was one that many fantasy managers will take. He’s only shot 35.6 percent from the field over the past two weeks, which is why he’s ranked outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats during this period.
NYK • • #
23 days ago
With Josh Hart unavailable due to a sprained ankle, Diawara made his second consecutive start on Monday. And the rookie took full advantage of the opportunity, hitting four three-pointers and scoring 16 points in the first half. Diawara wouldn’t offer much production in the final two quarters of Monday’s win. Still, he’s the latest example of a young Knicks player taking advantage of the opportunity given to them by head coach Mike Brown. Hart won’t play on Wednesday against the Spurs, either, meaning Diawara will get at least one more start.
NYK • Center • #55
23 days ago
Hukporti took a Zion Williamson forearm to the mouth during the second quarter of Monday’s game. Rushed back to the locker room to receive medical attention, he has been diagnosed with a mouth laceration and will not return. With Mitchell Robinson out for injury management reasons, Guerschon Yabusele and Trey Jemison have picked up rotation minutes.
Source: Stefan Bondy
SAS • Guard • #4
23 days ago
Fox is back after missing Saturday’s loss to the Jazz. His return means that Julian Champagnie will head to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. San Antonio’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Guard • #13
24 days ago
Despite a sore right ankle, Kolek will be available to provide production off the Knicks’ bench. However, with Miles McBride (ankle) available to make his first appearance since December 7, the Knicks may not have to rely on Kolek as much as they have in recent games.
Source: Steve Popper
NYK • Guard • #2
24 days ago
McBride is available to play for the first time since December 7. With Tyler Kolek dealing with a sore right ankle and Josh Hart (ankle) out, getting McBride back gives the Knicks a welcome boost on the perimeter.
Source: Steve Popper
SAS • Guard • #4
25 days ago
Fox did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Jazz, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Julian Champagnie. While Champagnie’s impact was muted due to a 0-of-6 night from beyond the arc, he’s capable of offering solid deep-league streaming value when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
25 days ago
Johnson only needed 25 minutes to produce one of his best stat lines of the season. While he was not in the starting lineup, the Spurs not having De’Aaron Fox may have opened up a little more offense for Johnson. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward has been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Johnson’s fantasy ceiling remains limited, but he may be worth a look if Fox isn’t back for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
SAS • Guard • #5
25 days ago
If there’s one aspect of Castle’s game where he hasn’t made significant progress, it’s from beyond the arc. The second-year guard entered Saturday shooting 29.8 percent from deep, and that number will drop following a 1-of-8 effort against the Jazz. The good news is that Castle did enough inside the arc to record his second 20-point game in three appearances, and he recorded another seven assists. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned about the perimeter shooting, given everything else that Castle brings to the table.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
25 days ago
Wemby was inserted back into the Spurs’ starting lineup on Saturday, and he was excellent offensively. The 32 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 10, when the phenom dropped 38 in a win over the Bulls. And Wembanyama did his damage in 28 minutes on Saturday, so there is still some kind of limit for him to navigate. Luke Kornet played 19 minutes off the bench, finishing with seven points, eight rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. While deep-league managers may hold on to Kornet for a bit longer, standard-league managers who were streaming him can afford to move on. The Spurs open a four-game Week 11 on Monday against the Cavaliers.
SAS • Forward • #30
26 days ago
The Spurs will be without De’Aaron Fox for Saturday’s game due to left adductor tightness. His absence means that Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell will shift up a position, with Champagnie moving into the starting lineup. Completing the quintet are Harrison Barnes and Victor Wembanyama. Wemby’s move into the lineup pushes Luke Kornet to the bench.
Source: Michael C. Wright