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UTA • Center • #11
2 months ago
Nurkić will miss a second straight game, which means Kyle Filipowski should be in line for another start at center. He was disappointing in his 28 minutes, but he’ll get the opportunity to bounce back in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen was initially questionable after missing Thursday’s game, but he is now expected to suit up. Svi Mykhailiuk started in his place but will likely be pushed back to the bench with Markkanen expected to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George will be back after a one-game absence. Isaiah Collier started in his stead, and Walter Clayton Jr. played 30 minutes off the bench. With George back, both players will take a significant hit in minutes and lose their streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months 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
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
2 months 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 • Point Guard • #4
2 months 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 • Small Forward • #30
2 months 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.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Clippers with a left knee contusion, resulting in Svi Mykhailiuk returning to the starting lineup. If Utah gets its leading scorer back, Svi will be headed to the bench and could fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Clippers, resulting in Isaiah Collier starting and Walter Clayton Jr. playing 30 minutes off the bench. Both players will take a hit if George is available to play against Golden State.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
2 months ago
Nurkić did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Clippers, resulting in Kyle Filipowski receiving the starting nod. If the veteran center can play on Saturday, Filipowski will head to the bench, but he’s worth holding onto in advance of the “silly season.”
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
2 months ago
Love is available after three games off for rest. How much he plays will depend on Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkić, both of whom are questionable for Saturday’s game. If the starters can play, Love’s opportunities will be limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
2 months ago
Bailey will miss a fourth straight game due to a strained left hip flexor. Brice Sensabaugh should remain in the starting lineup until the rookie is healthy enough to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #40
2 months 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
UTA • Point Guard • #13
2 months ago
Collier notched his third double-double of the season on Thursday. He took advantage of an increase in minutes as Utah’s lead guard in Keyonte George’s absence (illness), and found his flow on offense against the Clippers. Collier did commit five turnovers, however, suggesting that L.A.'s defense presented a few challenges. Yet he finished with a strong line and could have another nice outing against the Warriors on Saturday if George remains out.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
2 months ago
Anderson came off the bench to lead the injury-hit Jazz in scoring on Thursday, finishing as one of two on the team to score at least 20 points. The veteran forward hadn’t seen the court since December 15 and hadn’t scored a point since December 5. He collected a season-high in rebounds and blocks as well, but fantasy managers shouldn’t expect Anderson to become a reliable option across fantasy leagues. He’ll look to land a consecutive strong outing against the Warriors on Saturday.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
2 months ago
Sensabaugh led all Utah starters in scoring on Thursday, despite being unable to connect on either of his five three-point attempts. His scoring production was done entirely inside the arc and also at the free-throw line. The third-year forward has now scored 20 points in each of his two games against the Clippers this season, and has reached that mark twice in his last four appearances. He’ll have a chance to keep up his production if Utah’s primary rotation players continue to miss games.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
2 months ago
The list of injuries is long for the Jazz, who will be without several regular starters when taking the floor at Intuit Dome on Thursday, including Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George. Mykhailiuk and Filipowski are the only ones in Thursday’s starting lineup who occupied spots in the opening unit during the season-opening win vs. the Clippers in October. Utah has lost five of its last seven games and will need to beat Los Angeles, which is currently on a five-game winning streak, to inch closer to a top-10 seed in the Western Conference.
Source: Law Murray
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months 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
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
This will be George’s first missed game of the season. The Jazz will also be without Lauri Markkanen (knee), so things could get rough on Thursday. Isaiah Collier will likely start in George’s place with Walter Clayton also seeing an increase in minutes and usage.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen is dealing with a left knee contusion that will keep him out of the lineup for this one. The Jazz will turn to Svi Mykhailiuk, Taylor Hendricks, and Kyle Filipowski to pick up the slack, but Markkanen should return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the Warriors.
Source: Utah Jazz
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months 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 • Point Guard • #4
2 months 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 • Small Forward • #30
2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months 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.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
2 months ago
Love has been ruled out due to “rest” for a third straight game, so whenever he ends up playing again, he should feel quite refreshed. With Jusuf Nurkic sidelined as well, Oscar Tshiebwe may return to the rotation to fill the backup center minutes behind Kyle Filipowski.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George was also questionable for Tuesday’s game against Boston with an illness and ended up with 37 points and six three-pointers against the Celtics. Unless he’s dealing with a new illness, the 22-year-old point guard’s odds of suiting up Thursday seem pretty good. George is one of the breakout stars of the season and has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball over the last few weeks.
UTA • Small Forward • #
2 months ago
Bailey’s absence on Thursday will mark his third straight after sustaining the hip injury in a win over the Pistons on December 26. The rookie forward had scored in double figures in each of the four games prior and had begun to find a rhythm on the offensive end. Brice Sensabaugh has filled in for Bailey in the starting lineup and should continue to occupy the spot so long as Bailey is sidelined.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen is dealing with a left knee contusion that could keep him out of the lineup. If that happens, Svi Mykhailiuk should return to the starting lineup after being pushed to the bench in favor of Taylor Hendricks in Utah’s last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
2 months ago
Nurkić is dealing with a sprain in his toe that will keep him on the sidelines against LA. Kyle Filipowski has replaced Nurkić when he has missed games previously and should become a high-priority streaming option with Nurkić sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months 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 • Small Forward • #30
2 months 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
UTA • Center • #11
2 months ago
Boston didn’t have an answer for Nurkić in this game. He came close to recording a triple-double and only missed one shot while exceeding 20 points for the first time this season. He has been a strong fantasy option this year as a starter, but it hasn’t been because of his scoring ability. This was a fun game for him, but managers shouldn’t expect this type of offensive dominance often.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George entered this game battling an illness, but it clearly didn’t limit his production. It has been an excellent third season for George, and this recent stretch has been arguably his best. He has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games and has scored at least 30 in five of those. He has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball over the last few weeks and will look to stay hot against the Clippers on Thursday.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
2 months ago
Hendricks only played 17 minutes in this game, and the lack of production was disappointing. The former top-10 pick has gotten chances this year but hasn’t been able to make the most of them often. Until Hendricks proves otherwise, he shouldn’t be rostered in redraft leagues but remains a worthy stash in dynasty formats.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
2 months ago
For the first time this season, Svi Mykhailiuk is not part of Utah’s starting lineup. He’s been replaced by Hendricks, who brings a bit more to the table defensively as the Jazz have to account for Boston’s Jaylen Brown. The move into the starting five raises Hendricks’ ceiling, but his production has not been consistent enough to merit streaming in most leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, George has been upgraded to available. With Utah having its usual point guard in the fold, Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton Jr. will miss out on increased playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
2 months 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
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months 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.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 months 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
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
2 months ago
Love will miss a second consecutive game for rest reasons, with Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams being the players most likely to benefit in terms of playing time. However, neither is worth the streaming risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Small Forward • #
2 months ago
Injured during Friday’s win over the Pistons, Bailey will miss a second straight game with a strained left hip flexor. Brice Sensabaugh started Saturday’s win over the Spurs and played 34 minutes. With a similar workload likely for Tuesday, he would be worth streaming on a four-game night.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George has yet to miss a game this season, but that could change on Tuesday. If he does not play, more minutes open up for Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton Jr., with the former being the more likely replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Utah Jazz
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 months 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 • Small Forward • #0
2 months 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months 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.
UTA • Point Guard • #
2 months ago
While the opportunities to provide fantasy-relevant value have been inconsistent, Clayton has shown the ability to step up when his name is called. The rookie didn’t miss a shot on Saturday, with the 17 points being three shy of his season-high. Clayton isn’t at the point where he can be relied on in redraft leagues, but there could come a time later in the season when that changes.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen continues to light it up as a scorer, having tallied at least 26 points in each of his last five appearances. The Jazz forward shot the cover off the ball in San Antonio, and he’s made nearly 52 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. During this stretch, Markkanen has provided top-5 per-game value in eight-cat formats. At this point, the only thing that could stop him is Utah’s front office prioritizing its draft lottery odds over team success.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
One night removed from capping a 31-point game with a game-winning shot, George came through with another excellent performance. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Playing on a team that has a poor record can make it difficult to work one’s way into the postseason awards conversation. However, George’s name should come up when discussing the most improved players in the NBA this season. Utah begins a three-game Week 11 at home on Tuesday against the Celtics.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
2 months 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
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 months ago
Fox has been ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable with left adductor tightness. Without the 28-year-old point guard, Dyan Harper or Julian Champagnie will move into the starting lineup. Both are in play as streaming options.
Source: Tom Petrini
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 months ago
Fox is dealing with tightness in his left adductor. If he’s unable to play, Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie are potential replacements in the starting lineup. While Harper boasts a higher long-term ceiling, fantasy managers needing three-pointers should not sleep on Champagnie if he starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
2 months ago
At this stage in his career, fantasy managers know what they’re going to get from Barnes. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, the floor is stable, and availability won’t be an issue. He finished Thursday’s victory a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, but over the last two weeks, Barnes is ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Even with his performance against the Thunder, fantasy managers can afford to leave Barnes on the waiver wire.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
Wembanyama and Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren may not say much about a “rivalry” between them, but the matchups bring added juice whenever their teams meet. Wemby, who is still on a minutes restriction, recorded a double-double in just 25 minutes off the bench. The Spurs aren’t going to rush anything with their phenom, so Luke Kornet (six points, four rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes) remains in the starting lineup. The Spurs host the Jazz on Saturday in their final game of Week 10.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
The lone negative for Castle on Christmas Day was the turnover count, as he was responsible for four. However, he shot the ball efficiently and led the Spurs in assists. The improved shooting has pushed the reigning Rookie of the Year into the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 69 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Castle is still lurking on a few 12-team league waiver wires. Now is a good time to change that.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 months ago
Limited to six points in Tuesday’s win over the Thunder, Fox was outstanding in Thursday’s rematch. Finishing with a game-high 29 points, he shot 9-of-11 from the field in the first half. Some of Fox’s teammates took over in the second half to help San Antonio move to 3-0 against the Thunder this season. Fox is providing fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, and the partnership between him and Stephon Castle continues to strengthen.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Castle hit the metaphorical turbo button in the second half, knocking down 5-of-6 shots from the floor during that span, helping topple the injury-riddled Thunder with an impressive scoring display. The 21-year-old second-year guard has recorded at least 17 points in seven consecutive contests since December 8. He’s made a noticeable leap this season, averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks through 20 games. He’ll attempt to keep the momentum going when the two teams face off again on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
3 months ago
Wembanyama, who came off the bench for the sixth straight game as he continues working his way back to full strength from a calf injury, failed to record a block for the first time in 101 games. The positive news here is that the Spurs have won 14 of their last 17 games, including seven straight. The 21-year-old generational talent will likely be on a minutes restriction once again when San Antonio faces off against the Thunder on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
3 months ago
Johnson was the unexpected X-factor in a highly-anticipated showdown between a pair of Western Conference heavyweights, draining a season-high five three-pointers to surpass the 20-point mark for the first time since November 30. The 26-year-old is a bit of an afterthought for San Antonio on most nights but he’s played over 20 minutes in seven of 10 games since the start of December.