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UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
22 days ago
Love will miss a second consecutive game for rest. With starters Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkić and reserve Kyle Filipowski available, Love’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
22 days ago
Bailey has missed Utah’s last five games, including Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, for which he was initially questionable. Brice Sensabaugh has filled the void in the starting lineup, but his production has been inconsistent.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward • #8
22 days ago
After making eight consecutive starts early in the season, Minott’s playing time has decreased in recent games. His absence will not significantly affect fantasy basketball, especially with Jordan Walsh being available.
Source: Justin Turpin
UTA • Point Guard • #13
23 days ago
Collier’s upside has been limited as a reserve this season, but he has been an elite source of assists in recent weeks. He has had at least eight in 10 of his last 12 games, including at least nine in six of those. That puts him at eighth in the league in assists per game during that stretch, but he’s still available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues. If you need dimes, Collier can provide.
UTA • Center • #11
23 days ago
Nurkić continues to have a strong season for Utah. This was his first game back after missing two games with a toe injury, and he picked up right where he left off. Over the past two weeks, Nurkić is averaging 19.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 triples while shooting 1.8 percent from the floor. The start of the year was rough, but he has been a strong source of rebounds, assists and steals from the center spot, and the recent uptick in scoring has only helped.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
23 days ago
Though it was another loss for the Jazz, Markkanen continues to pour in the points. He hasn’t scored less than 20 points in a game since December 5. Markkanen has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, which should continue as long as he’s available. Concerns about the Jazz tanking may have forced managers to shy away from him in drafts, and it could certainly come up after the trade deadline, but for now, he’ll continue to shine.
BOS • Guard • #11
23 days ago
The Celtics had a 21-point lead at halftime after Pritchard hit one of his classic buzzer-beating three-pointers at the end of the second quarter. Most of the rest of his points came on pull-up shots in the lane. Pritchard has provided sixth-round per game value this season. The Celtics will be back on the floor Wednesday against the Nuggets.
BOS • Guard • #4
23 days ago
It was a tale of two halves for Simons on Monday. He had no points in the first half, but dropped 27 points with eight three-pointers in the second half of the win over the Bulls. The 26-year-old shooting guard is averaging 13.1 points per game this year, but he’s scored at least 20 points in two of his last four games. Still, his scoring has fallen off since averaging 19.3 points per game last year. Simons isn’t going to be fantasy relevant without more consistent scoring.
UTA • Small Forward • #
23 days ago
Bailey is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a left hip flexor strain. Brice Sensabaugh will likely continue to fill in for Bailey in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth considering in deeper formats.
UTA • Center • #11
23 days ago
Nurkić has missed two straight contests, but he’ll be back in action against Donovan Clingan and Portland. With Kevin Love (rest) sidelined, Kyle Filipowski could pick up a few extra minutes off the bench behind Nurkić.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
24 days ago
Nurkić has missed Utah’s last two games with a toe injury. With Kevin Love (rest) already ruled out, Kyle Filipowski should move into the starting lineup if Nurkić can’t return to action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
24 days ago
Love is getting Monday night off, even though it’s not part of a back-to-back. Kyle Filipowski will figure more prominently in the Jazz rotation, especially if Jusuf Nurkić remains out with his toe injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
24 days ago
Due to a strained left hip flexor, Bailey has missed Utah’s last four games. Brice Sensabaugh has filled the resulting void in the starting lineup and should continue to do so if Bailey can’t play on Monday. Sensabaugh is only worth a look in extremely deep redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
25 days ago
Brown’s magnum opus featured an extremely efficient shooting performance as he knocked down 18-of-26 attempts, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, finishing at nearly 70 percent from the floor. It was his second 50-point effort, matching his previous career-high mark set back on January 2, 2022. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone combined with teammate Derrick White for 24 first-quarter points as Boston erupted for a season-high 42 points in the opening stanza and simply never looked back. It was a sublime all-around performance as Brown also locked up Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on the defensive end of the floor. He’s scored at least 29 points in 11 of his last 12 games since December 2. Unreal. The Celtics return home next week for a four-game slate that includes matchups against the Bulls, Nuggets, Raptors and Spurs.
BOS • Guard • #9
25 days ago
Jaylen Brown’s 50-point explosion will grab most of the headlines in this one-sided affair, but White remains the unheralded straw that stirs the metaphorical drink on both ends of the floor. The 31-year-old guard, who ranks second in the league in “stocks” (steals and blocks), added three more to the ledger while defending Clippers superstars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who were held to fewer than 25 points each. He’s topped 20 points in eight of his last 14 games since December 2.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
25 days ago
With Jusuf Nurkić still out due to injury, it was Love who started Saturday’s game and not Kyle Filipowski. While the veteran forward/center didn’t do much scoring in San Francisco, he was effective as a rebounder and playmaker. As for Filipowski, he tallied seven points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in 19 minutes off the bench. Generally speaking, Filipowski has been more valuable to fantasy managers than Love, and that will be the case later in the season. However, the veteran was more productive than his younger teammate on Saturday.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
25 days ago
While George didn’t shoot the ball poorly, he was responsible for seven turnovers in Saturday’s defeat. That was a season-high for the point guard, who recorded three turnovers or fewer in seven of his previous nine games. However, even with Saturday’s performance, George has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. After two inconsistent seasons, the Jazz point guard has turned the corner in year three.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
25 days ago
For the 12th time this season, Markkanen scored at least 30 points in a game. He was more effective during the first half than the second, with the Jazz forward shooting 9-of-12 from the field before halftime. Over the past two weeks, Markkanen has offered top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The lone concern now is those injury management days that tend to pop up at inopportune times for fantasy managers. The Jazz play four games in Week 12, including a midweek back-to-back, which may limited Markkanen to three appearances.
BOS • Forward • #30
25 days ago
The lone change to the Celtics’ starting lineup is Hauser, who replaces Jordan Walsh after hitting five three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Kings. While Walsh is the superior defender, Hauser’s three-point production gives him a solid chance of offering value in category leagues.
Source: Sean Grande
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
25 days ago
George and Markkanen are back after missing Thursday’s loss to the Clippers, with Isaiah Collier and Taylor Hendricks being bumped to the bench. The other change is Love, who will start in place of Kyle Filipowski. Utah remains without Jusuf Nurkić, so Filipowski will still play plenty.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
25 days ago
Upgraded to probable early Saturday afternoon, Markkanen is officially good to go. His return will likely bump Svi Mykhailiuk to the bench. While he did begin the season as a starter, Mykhailiuk has not been productive enough to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #11
25 days 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
25 days 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
25 days 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
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
26 days 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
26 days 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
26 days 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
26 days 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 • #
26 days 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
UTA • Point Guard • #13
26 days 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
26 days 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
26 days 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.
BOS • Forward • #30
27 days ago
Less than one week removed from seven made threes against the Pacers, Hauser popped off for five triples against the Kings. The veteran sharpshooter also made contributions on the glass during his 29 minutes of game action. Hauser won’t provide much fantasy value aside from three-point shooting, but he’s a fine streaming option for those managers in category leagues who could use a boost to their three-point production.
BOS • Guard • #9
27 days ago
On the heels of a seven-block performance against the Jazz, White was much quieter as a shot blocker on Thursday. Still, he accumulated four stocks on the defensive end to go along with his team-high in assists and his second consecutive game with at least 15 points. Inefficient shooting, especially from beyond the arc, prevented him from having a great final line. Still, he was solid and continues to put up good fantasy production.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
27 days ago
Despite not shooting well from beyond the arc, Brown nearly found his way to the 30-point mark. He flourished inside the arc and additionally hit the glass hard to tally a double-double. The former Finals MVP did commit five turnovers, however, signaling that it wasn’t easy for him against this Sacramento defense. Still, he finished with another strong line in what’s been a successful season for him as the clear No. 1 option in Boston.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
27 days 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
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
27 days 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
27 days 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
BOS • Forward • #99
27 days ago
Boucher had been out since Christmas for personal reasons, but he will be available to play on Thursday. He has not been a huge part of the Celtics’ rotation this year and should not be counted on in fantasy leagues.
Source: Boston Celtics
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
28 days 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
BOS • Forward • #99
28 days ago
Boucher has been out since Christmas Day due to personal reasons but could return to take on Sacramento. However, when available, Boucher hasn’t been part of the rotation in Boston, so his return won’t alter the minutes allocation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #4
29 days ago
This was just Simons’ fifth 20-point game of the season, which comes one year after he averaged nearly 20 points per game. Simons has been disappointing this year after Boston acquired him in the offseason. He hasn’t been as effective as a scorer as he had been in Portland. This was a fun performance for him, but he hasn’t been worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues this season.
BOS • Guard • #9
29 days ago
Not only did White lead Boston in scoring in the win, but he made a tremendous impact on the defensive end. One of the best shot-blocking guards in recent history set a new career high for blocked shots in the win. Despite still shooting just below 40 percent over the course of the season, White now ranks inside the top-25 in nine-category leagues this year. He has been even better as of late and has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball over the past few weeks.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
29 days ago
Unfortunately, Brown’s 30-point game streak came to an end. He would’ve broken Larry Bird’s franchise record for most consecutive 30-point games, but instead he reached double-digit assists for the second time this season and helped the Celtics to a win. Brown is still having an incredible season even if the historic streak is no longer active. He’ll look to stay hot in Sacramento on Thursday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Brown matched Larry Bird’s franchise record with his ninth consecutive 30-point performance dating back to December 2. Boston had a chance to steal the game late, but Brown was involved in a couple turnovers in the closing moments that snuffed out the comeback bid. Even so, the 29-year-old ranks sixth in the league in scoring and has continued to thrive in Jayson Tatum’s absence, delivering fourth-round fantasy value while averaging 29.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks through 29 games. The Celtics continue their West Coast swing this week with matchups against the Jazz, Kings and Clippers.
BOS • Guard • #28
about 1 month ago
It’s been fascinating to track González’s growth over the course of his rookie season as his role continues to expand with the upstart Celtics. The 19-year-old came within one point of his season high in this one while adding six rebounds and two steals, continuing to flash his defensive upside as a disruptive on-ball presence. The offense is still catching up, but the minutes are trending in the right direction — he’s logged at least 27 minutes in four of Boston’s last five games since December 19. He remains a work in progress offensively, but the pathway to sustained relevance is becoming clearer by the night.
BOS • Forward • #99
about 1 month ago
Boucher will miss a second straight game for personal reasons, and it’s unknown when he’ll be available. He had not been in the Celtics’ rotation before his departure.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Brown spent most of the night carving Indiana’s defense apart from the mid-range before finally stepping out late, drilling a pair of threes in the final six minutes to extend his 30-point streak to eight consecutive games since December 2. The 29-year-old offensive catalyst did a little bit of everything in a stat sheet-stuffing performance, chipping in three rebounds, four assists and four thefts as the Celtics defeated the Pacers for the second time in the past week. He’s delivered top-40 overall value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks through 28 games. The Celtics have won nine of their last 11 games. They’ll face the Trail Blazers on Sunday before continuing a West Coast road trip next week with showdowns against the Jazz, Kings and Clippers.
BOS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Pritchard poured in 14 points in the second quarter, fueling a 45-point outburst that sent Boston into halftime with a comfortable 75–61 advantage. The 27-year-old’s offensive game continues to evolve as he’s continued to perfect his combination of step back three-pointers in addition to his ability to create space for easy shots in the paint on drives to the basket. He’s produced third-round fantasy value over the past week, averaging a robust 25.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.7 assists and one steal over his last three games.
BOS • Forward • #30
about 1 month ago
Hauser provided a much-needed spark off the bench in this one, knocking down 7-of-8 from three-point range to help the Celtics go from down double-digits in the second quarter to running the Pacers out of the building by halftime. The 28-year-old sharpshooter has been hot-and-cold for extended stretches this year with this seven-trey outburst showcasing his scoring upside against weaker defensive teams.
BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta put together an impressive stretch in the opening stanza that featured a pair of blocks with a monster slam dunk sandwiched in the middle before adding in an off-balance finish on an alley-oop a couple minutes later. The 26-year-old big man represents a fringe fantasy option at this stage of his development but he’s shown flashes of all-around potential if he continues improving on the offensive end of the floor.
BOS • Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Walsh (illness) will return to the lineup, giving the Celtics their commonly used starting unit. Sam Hauser returns to the bench with Walsh available. The Celtics, now third in the Eastern Conference standings, have won three straight games and will look to extend that streak against the Pacers on Friday.
Source: Sean Grande
BOS • Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Walsh was initially probable, so his availability doesn’t come as a surprise. Josh Minott started in his place, but he’ll likely return to the bench with Walsh back. Minott held value earlier this season, but as a reserve, he isn’t worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Walsh did not play in Monday’s win over the Pacers, which moved Josh Minott into the starting lineup. With Walsh on track to play in Friday’s rematch, Minott is likely headed to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward • #99
about 1 month ago
Boucher is away from the Celtics for personal reasons and has no clearly defined return timeline. He has not been in the rotation recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Pritchard dropped 33 points in the win over the Raptors on Saturday, but his scoring came back down to earth against the Pacers on Monday. The 27-year-old point guard had 11 points and has now scored 12 or fewer points in four of his last five games. The Celtics have a rematch with the Pacers on Friday.
BOS • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
White had 33 points in Friday’s win over the Heat, but has now scored 34 points over two games since then. The 31-year-old point guard contributes in the other categories as well, though. White is averaging 5.3 assists this month and also has seven blocks over his last four games.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Brown continued his streak of 30-point games Monday. The 29-year-old small forward now has at least 30 points in seven consecutive games and 10 of his last 11 games. Brown is clearly the Celtics’ top scoring option with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined and remains a top fantasy option.
BOS • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
While Brown has been cleared to return from the illness that sidelined him on Saturday, the Celtics will be down a starter. Jordan Walsh is out due to illness, and Minott has been tabbed to fill the void. Sam Hauser, who started for Brown the last time out, will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups