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TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
With Immanuel Quickley (illness) cleared to play, Shead was relegated to the bench on Monday. However, the second-year guard still provided solid value in Miami. Shead’s 10 assists matched his season-high and were two shy of his career-high, and he also hit two three-pointers. While he has not reached the point where he can be relied upon in fantasy leagues as a reserve, Shead is worth streaming on nights when he’s allowed to start.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes’ stat line included his 13th double-double, halfway to his total during the 2024-25 season. Thus far, the Raptors forward has been one of the most productive players in fantasy basketball, regardless of league format. While many managers had high expectations for Barnes, few expected him to threaten first-round value in 12-team leagues as he currently is.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley returned to the Raptors’ lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks, and he played 34 minutes in Miami. While the final stat line wasn’t great, fantasy managers have received solid value from IQ throughout the season. Thus far, his eight-cat value has aligned with his Yahoo! ADP (74), and there’s no reason why that shouldn’t continue, provided Quickley remains healthy.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram has been on a roll since he scored seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in Toronto’s December 5 loss to the Raptors. While he did not extend his 30-point streak to three games on Monday, the Raptors forward had another good night offensively. Over his last three games, Ingram has averaged 29.7 points on 54.4 percent shooting from the field. His overall production during this stretch has been good for top-25 value in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley is back after missing Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Knicks due to illness. His return means that Jamal Shead will head to the bench, and the young guard is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues when he isn’t starting. Also of note is Ochai Agbaji making a second straight start with Ja’Kobe Walter coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
After a two-game absence, Battle has been cleared to play on Monday. However, he has not taken on a prominent role within the Raptors’ rotation on nights when starting center Jakob Poeltl is available. Leave Battle on the waiver wire.
Source: Eric Koreen
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Barrett - who last played on November 23 - will remain out on Monday against the Heat. Toronto plays three more games in Week 9, so it’s possible Barrett could get back on the court for one of them. Until then, Jamal Shead is a worthwhile streamer in deeper leagues.
Source: Blake Murphy
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Anunoby recorded his sixth 20-point game of the season on Saturday, with the 24 being the most he’s scored since November 5 and two shy of his season-high. Since returning from a strained hamstring, the Knicks forward/guard has provided top-50 per-game value in eight-cat formats. While Tuesday’s NBA Cup final will not count toward official stats or fantasy basketball, the Knicks play three games over the final four days of Week 9.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Towns was outstanding in Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal, making over 80 percent of his attempts from the field. While he ranks among the best perimeter-shooting big men in league history, not settling for those shots is crucial for KAT. That wasn’t an issue on Saturday, with Towns attacking the Orlando defense consistently. While the Knicks play four games in Week 9, Tuesday’s NBA Cup final against San Antonio or Oklahoma City will not count toward official records or stats, or fantasy basketball.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
The Knicks and Magic have met four times this season, and Brunson has scored at least 30 points in all four. The star point guard scored 25 points in the first half on Saturday, and Orlando could not come up with an answer for him defensively. Brunson has 88 30-point games in his Knicks career, with Saturday’s effort pushing past Richie Guerin into third on the franchise’s all-time list. Tuesday’s NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City or San Antonio will not count toward official stats or fantasy basketball, but the Knicks play three games in Week 9, starting on Thursday.
Source: New York Knicks
NYK • Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
While Dadiet’s availability is good news, he is not in the Knicks’ rotation. The second-year forward’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Dadiet’s availability does not affect the Knicks’ rotation or fantasy basketball. He should only be considered in dynasty leagues at this stage of his career.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
McBride has been sidelined since December 7th, and it now appears he will be out at least a week longer. Even though he is no longer starting, McBride is a key part of the Knicks’ rotation and has made clear gains as a scorer this season. In his absence, Jordan Clarkson will continue to be relied on for bench scoring, and Tyler Kolek will see an uptick in minutes.
Source: Iag Begley
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Brunson took over this game early, and he entered halftime with 26 points. He wasn’t as dominant in the second half, but he did enough to help the Knicks advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. This was Brunson’s third straight game with at least 30 points, and he’ll look to keep that going against the Magic in Las Vegas on Saturday, with a chance to advance to the NBA Cup championship on Monday.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Hart simply couldn’t miss in this game. This was just his third 20-point game of the season, and he has shot at least 60 percent from the floor in each of those. All of them have come since Nov. 24, which is when he moved into the starting lineup. Hart’s return to the starting lineup was also a return to fantasy dominance for him. As long as that doesn’t change, Hart will be a fantasy stud.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
After missing Sunday’s win over the Magic with a calf injury, Towns returned to the lineup for the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. It wasn’t a great offensive performance, but he dominated the glass in his 31 minutes. Having Towns back on the floor helped New York advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas, which will be a matchup with the Magic on Saturday.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram starred for Toronto, but it wasn’t enough to get the win. This was his second straight 30-point game and his third of the season. Ingram has bounced back after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which he only played 18 games. His tenure in New Orleans was limited by injuries, but his start as a Raptor has them in the playoff race. He’ll remain an offensive star for them, which will continue to lead to strong fantasy contributions.
TOR • Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Walter had been starting with RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined, but he was replaced by Ochai Agbaji for this game. However, he fared much better as a reserve than Agbaji did as a starter. Walter still isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues, but he made his case to return to the starting lineup. It’s unclear if that will happen, and even if it does, Walter should be left on the waiver wire.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead got the starting nod for the first time this season. In the increased opportunity, Shead was able to set a new season high for scoring and reached eight assists for the fifth time this season. Shead is more than capable of making an impact in fantasy basketball when he gets the chance to start, but it is unlikely that Quickley remains sidelined until Monday’s game against the Heat.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Shead will start for the first time this season in place of Immanuel Quickley, who is sidelined with an illness. Agbaji, who scored a season-high 11 points off the bench on Sunday, will replace Ja’Kobe Walter in the starting lineup. Walter had been starting in place of RJ Barrett, so Agbaji could maintain that role moving forward.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Towns missed Sunday’s game against Orlando, which allowed Mitchell Robinson to move into the starting unit. He’ll head back to the bench with Towns back. KAT was able to practice on Monday, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that he’ll be available with a trip to Las Vegas on the line.
Source: James Edwards III
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
As expected, Battle will miss a second straight game. He hasn’t played a large role this year, so his minutes will likely be divided up between Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Shead will be good to go despite the initial questionable tag. With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead will have a chance to start in his place at point guard, though he should see a massive bump in minutes regardless.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley was able to play through an illness on Sunday, but it will keep him on the sidelines against New York in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, Jamal Shead, who is available after being listed as questionable with a quad injury, should start in his stead.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley is a late addition to Tuesday’s injury report, but he played through the illness on Sunday and logged 30 minutes. With Jamal Shead (quad) also questionable, more minutes could be available for Ja’Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick if Quickley is forced to sit out Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Dadiet is not in the Knicks’ regular rotation when healthy, so his absence will not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
McBride suffered a sprained left ankle during Sunday’s win over the Magic and did not return. If the Knicks advance to the NBA Cup semifinals with a victory on Tuesday, they would be off until Saturday. No McBride means the Knicks will need more consistency from Jordan Clarkson, and he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Shead, who played 22 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, is dealing with a quad contusion. While Shead’s availability won’t impact Immanuel Quickley’s status as the starting point guard, the Raptors may need to look to Scottie Barnes to handle more playmaking responsibilities when Quickley is not in the game. Also, Ja’Kobe Walter may see his minutes increase if Shead can’t play. He logged 12 minutes on Sunday despite once again replacing RJ Barrett in the starting lineup.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Battle did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics and appears likely to remain out for Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal. His absence does not directly impact fantasy basketball, but it will mean that the Raptors rely even more on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles off the bench.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett will miss at least at least two more games, including Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup with Miami. Barrett has been progressing and received a PRP injection to help his knee. Ja’Kobe Walter will continue to start in his place, though Jamal Shead started in his stead to open the second half of Toronto’s last game. That may or may not continue.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Towns’ status for Tuesday’s game against Toronto is still up in the air, but his return to practice is a good sign. On Sunday, Mitchell Robinson started and played a season-high 25 minutes, while Ariel Hukporti filled the 23 minutes that Robinson was on the bench. Towns’ return would likely push Robinson to the bench and Hukporti back out of the rotation.
Source: SNY
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Due to an illness, Quickley was not cleared to play until a little over an hour before tipoff. He looked to be under the weather, and dealing with the Celtics’ perimeter defenders didn’t help matters, either. The hope is that Quickley will be at full strength for Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Knicks.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Finishing two assists shy of a triple-double, Barnes recorded his 12th double-double of the season on Sunday. He continues to provide first-round value in 12-team, nine-cat formats while sitting a few spots outside of that threshold in eight-cat. Boosting Barnes’ fantasy value is the fact that he has not missed a game this season. He’ll look to help the Raptors advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas when they host the Knicks on Tuesday.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Coming off of his worst offensive performance of the season in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Ingram bounced back nicely on Sunday. He recorded his second 30-point game of the season and shot 55 percent from the field. While Ingram didn’t record any defensive stats, that isn’t a departure from the norm for him. He’s been consistently productive on offense and remained available, which has been great for him, the Raptors and fantasy managers. Toronto will play at least one game in Week 8, hosting the Knicks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
McBride injured his left ankle during Sunday’s win over the Magic, with Orlando guard Desmond Bane landing on the Knicks guard’s leg after attempting to block his layup attempt. McBride did not return after exiting, and he’ll undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. If he misses time, the Knicks will have to rely more on Jordan Clarkson for scoring off the bench, and inconsistency has been an issue for him this season.
Source: Ian Begley
NYK • Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Robinson filled in for Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) and made the most of his opportunity. The big man led all players in rebounds and did what he normally does, providing efficient shooting with just one turnover. He corralled eight offensive boards, helping New York get some second-chance looks in the close victory. Robinson should remain a starter until KAT is cleared to return.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Quickley made it through his pregame routine without incident and will play. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Jamal Shead serving as the backup.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Brunson hit 10-of-23 shots from the floor and managed to convert only one of his seven three-point attempts. His 9-of-12 mark from the charity stripe, however, buoyed his scoring. New York’s superstar guard has now scored at least 30 points in consecutive games and reached that mark 11 times in 21 outings.
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Injured during Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Battle was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it should result in more playing time for players already in the rotation such as Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #23
about 2 months ago
With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) ruled out, Robinson will take over the starting center spot. He’s worth a look as a streaming option for Sunday’s seven-game slate.
Source: Magic PR
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Towns’ absence means Mitchell Robinson could move into the starting five, and Robinson will be worth streaming in this matchup. Ariel Hukporti and Guerschon Yabusele should be in line for some additional run off the bench, while Josh Hart gets a boost in the rebounding department.
Source: James L Edwards
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley has yet to miss a game this season, but there’s a chance that could change on Sunday. If he’s unable to play, the Raptors will most likely turn to Jamal Shead to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start. Also, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes may be asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Battle injured his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Hornets. His absence would not impact fantasy basketball, but it would likely mean a few more minutes for fellow reserves Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett has missed Toronto’s last seven games with a sprained right knee, and Sunday’s contest will push that unfortunate streak to eight. Ja’Kobe Walter has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not been consistent enough to merit streaming. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Towns is dealing with tightness in his left calf, which is why he is on the injury report. Mitchell Robinson would be the next man up if KAT can’t play, with him being most valuable as a rebounder and shot-blocker. Given his injury history, the Knicks have made a conscious effort not to play Robinson too much at this point in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Brunson absolutely destroyed the Jazz defense in every way in Friday night’s game. The 29-year-old point guard dropped 33 points on his way to a +37 in 31 minutes. Brunson made six three-pointers and knocked down all nine of his free throw attempts. The Knicks have another game against the Magic on Sunday to close out Week 7.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram’s worst game of the season represented Toronto’s struggles in this game. He scored less than 10 points for the first time this season, and they’ve now lost four of their last five games, including twice to the Hornets. Ingram is in a slight shooting slump, which can help explain the lack of recent team success. He’ll look to get back on track against the Celtics on Sunday.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Ja’Kobe Walter has been starting in place of RJ Barrett (knee), but Shead replaced him to start the second half against Charlotte. That wasn’t enough to get a win, but the Raptors outscored the Hornets by three points during Shead’s time on the floor, which is impressive in a 25-point loss. It’s unclear if Shead will remain a starter against the Celtics on Sunday, but he will hold streaming appeal if he does.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley was the lone bright spot in an ugly loss for Toronto. He accounted for over one-third of the Raptors’ points in this game, which marked a new season high for him. It was a wasted performance for him, and Toronto has now dropped four of their last five games since their nine-game win streak ended. Quickley will look to stay hot against the Celtics on Sunday.
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
The injury happened when Battle landed on the foot of a Hornets player after contesting a shot in the early stages of the fourth quarter on Friday. He was replaced in the lineup by Jakob Poeltl before being ruled out. Battle’s next chance to take the floor will be on Sunday when the Raptors face the Celtics.
Source: Kayla Grey
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Anunoby’s return on Friday will mark his first appearance since November 4, when he was injured early in a game against the Heat. His return will also provide the Knicks with reliable shooting and defense from the forward position, as the team looks to put together back-to-back wins. He’s been productive across several categories and should remain a nice option for fantasy managers regardless of the league type.
Source: Kristian Winfield
NYK • Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Robinson’s absence on Wednesday freed up a few minutes for Ariel Hukporti, who did not provide much value in the backup center role. With Robinson available, Hukporti may fall out of the Knicks’ rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
This is the first time that Anunoby has been considered questionable for a game since straining his hamstring during a November 14 loss to the Magic. So, even if he does not play on Friday, a return to action may not be far away. Either Miles McBride or Josh Hart will head to the bench once Anunoby is healthy enough to play, with the former being the more likely option.
Source: Steve Popper
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
Bridges has now recorded at least two steals in 12 straight games, with that category being one of the reasons why he has been an elite fantasy option this season. The Knicks guard/forward recorded another complete stat line against the Hornets, and that has been the routine for him. Not only is Bridges continuing to provide top-10 value in nine-cat formats, but he’s closing in on that threshold in eight-cat formats as well.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
While he didn’t shoot the ball as well as he did in Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics, Hart flirted with a triple-double against the Hornets. He finished two rebounds and two assists shy, but the complete stat line will please those who have Hart rostered in category leagues. After a slow start to the season, Hart is shooting 49.7 percent from the field, and he’s shot 14-of-29 from three over his last five games. At a minimum, he’s properly managing the finger injury that he aggravated just before the start of training camp.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Coming off his worst performance of the season, Brunson rebounded nicely on Wednesday. Given his play since arriving in New York and Charlotte’s porous defense, that was unsurprising. Friday’s matchup with the Jazz is another opportunity for Brunson to put up a gaudy stat line; while Utah has been competitive on most nights, they’re ranked 29th in points allowed per game and 27th in defensive rating.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
After scoring 29 points against the Celtics on Tuesday, Towns did precisely what stars are supposed to do when faced with an overwhelmed opponent. In addition to recording his fourth 30-point game of the season, KAT matched his season-high with 18 rebounds. A top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Towns’ season-long fantasy value continues to edge closer to his Yahoo! ADP (12).
NYK • Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Robinson will miss the second leg of New York’s back-to-back, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. The last time he was unavailable, Ariel Hukporti filled out 12 reserve minutes at center, where he was unproductive in fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
While he matched his season-high with 11 assists, Brunson had his worst scoring game of the season on Tuesday. The 15 points were a season low, and the Knicks’ point guard had not shot below 30 percent from the field since the season-opening win over Cleveland. Boston did a good job of making Brunson uncomfortable offensively, and his off night was too much to overcome in the end. He’ll look to rebound when the Knicks host the Hornets on Wednesday.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Hart has scored at least 19 points in four straight games, and the overall value has made him one of the best options in fantasy basketball over this period. Over the past week, the Knicks forward has been a top-10 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, cracking the top-5 in the former. After a slow start to the season, in part due to finger and back injuries, Hart has locked into a comfortable role and flourished. He’s rostered in 81 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number may increase before the end of Week 7.