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CHI • Power Forward • #44
5 months ago
Williams is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Wizards. While he hasn’t been the most dependable fantasy option this season, Williams is worth a look in deep leagues given the absence of Nikola Vučević and Kevin Huerter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 months ago
In addition to an illness, Huerter is dealing with soreness in his left pelvis. His absence frees up additional minutes for some of Chicago’s healthy reserves, most notably Patrick Williams, Jevon Carter and Julian Phillips. None is the most enticing streaming option, but Williams offers the highest short-term upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
5 months ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Vučević will be sidelined for the first time this season. Jalen Smith should move into the starting lineup, and he’ll be worth the streaming risk due to Chicago’s lack of healthy post players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
5 months ago
Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Jazz, who lost to the Lakers on Sunday. Love will get the night off after logging 13 minutes the last time out. His absence frees up additional minutes for Kyle Filipowski, especially with Taylor Hendricks being sent to the G League.
Source: Utah Jazz
CHI • Center • #9
5 months ago
Vučević is having another strong start to the year in his age-35 season. The center even called out his teammates for their lack of effort and being soft in his on-court postgame interview after beating the Wizards on Saturday. Vučević’s status is up in the air for Monday, but he might have a better chance of suiting up after his recent tough talk.
UTA • Small Forward • #
5 months ago
Since moving into the Jazz starting lineup on November 10, Bailey has averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers per game. That’s been suitable for 10th-round value in nine-cat formats, and the rookie is worth holding onto in deep leagues as long as he remains in the starting lineup. Bailey is rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number will only increase as the season progresses. The Jazz begin a three-game Week 6 on Monday against the Warriors.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 months ago
Markkanen had an opportunity to give the Jazz the lead on the team’s penultimate possession, but his turnaround jumper was short. After going on a run of four consecutive games with at least 31 points, the Jazz forward was held in check in Utah’s final two games of Week 5. In losses to the Thunder and Lakers, he scored 39 points on 12-of-27 shooting. Given how well he’s played overall, there’s no need for concern. Markkanen will look to begin another 30-point streak on Monday when the Jazz face the Warriors.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
5 months ago
After matching his season-low with 10 field-goal attempts in Friday’s loss to the Thunder, George took 23 shots on Sunday. He’s scored 27 points or more in three of his last four, continuing to exceed expectations based upon his Yahoo! ADP of 115. George is close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats, a surprising rise for a player who ended last season as the backup point guard. While Isaiah Collier (10/1/3/1) remains a factor in the rotation, George has done enough to lock down the starting job. The Jazz play three games in Week 6, starting with the Warriors on Monday.
UTA • Power Forward • #20
5 months ago
Niang, who has yet to play a game this season, is dealing with a stress reaction in his left fourth metatarsal. Given the lack of activity, even if he’s given a clean bill of health at the next evaluation, there will likely be a ramp-up period to bring Niang’s conditioning up to par. There’s no need to stash him in an IL slot.
Source: Utah Jazz
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
5 months ago
Terry is dealing with a strained left calf, so he may be out for a while, even though the Bulls have not announced an official timeline. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he’s on the back end of the Bulls’ rotation when healthy. Noa Essengue picked up a few minutes on Saturday, but there’s no need to consider him in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
5 months ago
Okoro will miss a second straight game, leaving an opening in the starting lineup. Ayo Dosunmu has moved into the starting lineup, further enhancing the fantasy value of a player who was already worth rostering in deeper leagues. If Dosunmu is on your waiver wire, add him ahead of Monday’s slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
5 months ago
Due to a sprained left wrist, Williams did not play in Saturday’s win over the Wizards. His absence led to more playing time for fellow reserve Julian Phillips, who played 10 minutes. Williams hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most leagues this season, and Phillips has been even less valuable to fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 months ago
Huerter was also dealing with an illness ahead of Saturday’s win over the Wizards, a game in which he played 19 minutes off the bench. He’ll be in line for a similar workload if available on Monday, which isn’t great in terms of fantasy potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
5 months ago
Giddey did most of his damage in the second half, pouring in 12 points to help rally Chicago back to a much-needed win after trailing most of the night. The 23-year-old guard has delivered third-round value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 20.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 1.1 steals through 14 games. The upstart Bulls kick off a three-game week with a road matchup against the floundering Pelicans on Monday night before facing the Hornets and Pacers.
CHI • Center • #9
5 months ago
Vučević knocked down six of eight shots from the floor during the second half as Chicago managed to come from behind to knock off the lowly Wizards in this one. The 35-year-old center has come on strong over the past week, delivering fourth-round value during a five-game span, averaging 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
5 months ago
Giddey did most of his damage in the second half, pouring in 12 points to help rally Chicago back to a much-needed win after trailing most of the night. The 23-year-old guard has delivered third-round value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 20.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 1.1 steals through 14 games. The upstart Bulls kick off a three-game week with a road matchup against the floundering Pelicans on Monday night before facing the Hornets and Pacers.
CHI • Center • #9
5 months ago
Vučević knocked down six of eight shots from the floor during the second half as Chicago managed to come from behind to knock off the lowly Wizards in this one. The 35-year-old center has come on strong over the past week, delivering fourth-round value during a five-game span, averaging 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
5 months ago
The Bulls are without Isaac Okoro for Saturday’s game, so Dosunmu will remain in the starting lineup for another game. Filling the void in the lineup is White, who makes his first start of the season after coming off the bench in his first two appearances. He’ll be limited to 28 minutes, but Coby should be slotted into all fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 months ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Huerter is good to go. He was ejected during the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Heat, so fatigue may not be a significant issue for him. He could potentially move into the starting lineup, as Isaac Okoro (back) is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
5 months ago
Terry strained his left calf during Friday’s loss to the Heat, while Williams was not injured during the contest. Both players will miss Saturday’s game, leaving the Bulls light on bench options. Julian Phillips and Jevon Carter will likely play rotation minutes, but neither is a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
5 months ago
Okoro is out with a back injury. While his absence doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, it does open up a spot in the Bulls’ starting lineup. Julian Phillips is a potential replacement, especially with Patrick Williams also out. There’s no need to consider streaming Phillips.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Point Guard • #30
5 months ago
Jones played 18 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Heat. He’ll be restricted on Saturday, with the backup guard expected to land between 20 and 22 minutes. That isn’t enough time to impact fantasy basketball, especially with Josh Giddey and Coby White available.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
5 months ago
While Buzelis exited Friday’s loss to the Heat after spraining his left ankle, White was held out for injury management reasons. Both players are available, but the latter will be restricted to 28 minutes as he continues to work his way back from the calf injury that delayed his season debut until November 16.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
5 months ago
Terry left Friday night’s game against the Heat with a calf injury after playing 13 minutes off the bench. While his availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball either way, the Bulls are dealing with a litany of injuries and could have their rotation depth tested against the Wizards on Saturday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
5 months ago
Williams is dealing with a left wrist sprain. He joins a lengthy list of Bulls that might be out for Saturday’s game against the Wizards. If the Bulls are down multiple players not including Williams, he would have a clearer path towards providing what is typically middling production from the 24-year-old forward.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 months ago
Huerter is questionable with an illness for Saturday’s game against the Wizards. The 27-year-old shooting guard was ejected from Friday night’s game against the Heat in the third quarter, managing just 10 minutes off the bench before that. Huerter could be in line for a start on Saturday if he’s available and Matas Buzelis, who is also questionable, is not.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
5 months ago
Jones had eight points in 18 minutes in the Bulls’ 36-point loss to the Heat on Friday. That was the 25-year-old point guard’s return after missing three games with a left ankle impingement. Jones’ probable designation indicates he’s likely to be available for the Bulls’ second game of the back-to-back on Saturday against the Wizards.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
5 months ago
Okoro is averaging 8.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this year. The 24-year-old small forward simply isn’t doing enough to be rostered in most fantasy leagues. Okoro, who is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Wizards with a back injury, is ranked outside the top-200 so far this season.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
5 months ago
Buzelis left Friday’s game against the Heat with an ankle injury. The 21-year-old small forward is listed as questionable, which bodes well for his long-term availability, though his status remains up in the air for Saturday against the Wizards. Kevin Huerter (illness) is also questionable, though he would be a candidate to move into the starting lineup if Buzelis is out.
UTA • Center • #22
5 months ago
Filipowsk was back in the Jazz lineup after missing a game with a sprained right wrist. The injury didn’t appear to cause him any trouble, as evidenced by the production. While Taylor Hendricks (1/3/2/1) also returned to action on Friday, Filipowski offers a higher ceiling in the short term and for the rest of the season. Neither should be rostered right now, but they’re worth watching as early preparation for the “silly season.”
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
5 months ago
While he hasn’t offered much in the way of defensive production, George has been much improved on the offensive end of the floor. He’s scored at least 20 points in eight of his 15 appearances, including each of the last three. Over the past two weeks, George has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. While some fantasy managers believed he could take a step forward after two underwhelming seasons, few expected George to be as valuable as he’s been. The “sell high” window remains open for those who don’t believe he can sustain this production for a full season.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 months ago
While Markkanen shot 50 percent from the field on Friday, fantasy managers were likely disappointed with his performance. The eight shot attempts were a season-low for the Jazz forward, who was held in check for most of the night. While it wasn’t an issue for the Jazz early, they were outscored in the third quarter by a 43-20 margin. However, quiet nights have not been the norm for Markkanen, who has been a top-10 player over the past two weeks. He’ll look to rebound when the Jazz host the Lakers on Sunday.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
5 months ago
The Bulls fell to the Heat by 36 points on Friday and Dosunmu wasn’t without blame. The 25-year-old point guard was a team worst -33 in 33 minutes, though he was still able to have a solid game for fantasy purposes. Dosunmu dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this week so his availability could be of question on the second night of a back-to-back against the Wizards on Saturday.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
5 months ago
The Bulls lost by 36, but Giddey still managed to play 31 minutes against the Heat on Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard was one assist shy of a triple-double. His fast start to the season continues as Giddey is returning fourth-round value so far.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
5 months ago
Terry played 13 minutes off the bench before exiting with a calf injury. While his absence would not significantly impact fantasy basketball, the Bulls also lost Matas Buzelis (ankle) during the second half. They host Washington on Saturday, so there may be more minutes available to Jevon Carter and Julian Phillips out of necessity.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
5 months ago
The Bulls were trailing by nearly 40 points at the time, so the announcement that Buzelis won’t return was expected. Injured during the third quarter, he finished with six points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocked shots in 19 minutes. Chicago hosts Washington on Saturday, so fantasy managers should plan for Buzelis not playing. Kevin Huerter, who was ejected during the third quarter, may return to the starting lineup.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 months ago
Huerter tapped the ball toward an official after being called for a shooting foul. While the act did not appear to be egregious, referee Tony Brothers had a different interpretation, ejecting Huerter while on the other side of the floor. Huerter played 10 minutes off the bench, finishing with three points (1-of-4 FGs), two rebounds, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Patrick Williams replaced him in the Bulls’ lineup.
Source: Bulls on CHSN
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
5 months ago
Smith was injured in Monday’s game against the Nuggets and has been listed as probable for the last two games. Once again Friday, the 25-year-old is available. Smith will serve as Nikola Vučević’s backup and thus isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
UTA • Center • #22
5 months ago
Filipowski sat out Tuesday, but he’s ready to re-join Utah’s lineup following a one-game absence. His return should mean reduced playing time for Kyle Anderson, who logged 21 minutes in Filipowski’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #22
5 months ago
Due to a sprained right wrist, Filipowski did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers. His absence factored into Kyle Anderson playing 20 minutes off the bench. Slo Mo’s playing time will decrease if Filipowski plays, but neither will impact fantasy basketball at this point in the season. However, Filipowski will be worth rostering after the February trade deadline.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
5 months ago
It has been a scorching hot start to the year for George, and after scoring a season-high 33 points on Sunday, he surpassed that mark for a second straight game. George showed plenty of flashes through his first two seasons in the league, but he is currently averaging career-highs in both points and assists per game. His field goal percentage has still been rough, but that wasn’t an issue in this game, though that isn’t something fantasy managers should get used to.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 months ago
Markkanen’s streak of 40-point games comes to a close after two, but he has scored at least 30 points in four straight games. His scoring tear has lasted all year in what has been a drastic improvement over his 2024-25 output. Markkanen is one of six players averaging at least 30 points per game this season and as the best scorer in Utah, that should continue moving forward.
UTA • Center • #11
5 months ago
Nurkić continues to provide solid value as the starting center in Utah. This was his third double-double of the year and the fifth straight game he has finished with at least 10 boards. Of course, it’s the assists and steals that set him apart, and he is averaging 6.3 dimes and 3.3 swipes over his last three games. Nurkić’s role as a starter should be safe moving forward, yet he’s still available in 55 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
5 months ago
Anderson will be back after a four-game absence, but he has only made three appearances this year. Even when healthy, he hasn’t been a large part of the rotation. He should be left on the waiver wire.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Power Forward • #0
5 months ago
Hendricks will be back after a four-game absence. Kyle Filipowski is out, so Hendricks should see plenty of minutes off the bench, though he hasn’t been able to take advantage of the opportunities he has gotten this year. Cody Williams will likely lose out on minutes with Hendricks back.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #22
5 months ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Filipowski is out with a sprained right (shooting) wrist. His absence could free up a few more minutes for Cody Williams, but only if Kyle Anderson and Taylor Hendricks don’t play. Anderson and Hendricks remain questionable for Tuesday’s game.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward • #0
5 months ago
Hendricks has missed Utah’s last four games, most recently sitting out Sunday’s double-overtime win over the Bulls. He hasn’t been productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues, but the third-year forward should be in the Jazz rotation if allowed to play against the Lakers.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #22
5 months ago
Filipowski played 21 minutes in Sunday’s double-overtime win over the Bulls, with starting center Jusuf Nurkić logging 38. Filipowski’s potential absence would free up minutes for multiple players, including Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams. Also, Kyle Anderson could pick up some playing time if he’s cleared to return from a back injury.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
5 months ago
Anderson has missed Utah’s last four games due to lower back injury management. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, however, as Slo Mo has not been a lock to play rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Point Guard • #13
5 months ago
Despite coming off the bench in each of his last four appearances, Collier has provided solid value to managers needing assists. He’s recorded seven helpers or more in four straight games and was a key factor in Sunday’s double-overtime victory. Collier and Brice Sensabaugh (16/6/1/1 with four three-pointers) played well enough to be part of Will Hardy’s closing lineup, with the former ramping up the pace and the latter providing valuable three-point shooting. Collier’s return from a hamstring injury has also impacted Walter Clayton Jr., who picked up a second straight DNP-CD on Sunday.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
5 months ago
After not appearing in Utah’s first five games, Love has hit double figures in minutes in each of his last three appearances. He was productive against the Bulls, hitting double figures and finishing two rebounds shy of a double-double. Love is not in a position where he needs to be considered for any fantasy roster, even after Walker Kessler was ruled out for the remainder of the season. Managers needing production are better off gambling on Jusuf Nurkić, who tallied four points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three steals and one blocked shot in 38 minutes.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
5 months ago
George shot 3-of-10 from beyond the arc on Sunday, but his last attempt was the most important. The Jazz guard knocked down a three with eight-tenths of a second remaining in double overtime to give Utah the 150-147 victory. George tallied a season-high point total, finishing with his second 30-point game. He’s been a pleasant surprise in fantasy basketball thus far, providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 months ago
Markkanen has scored at least 40 points in each of his last two games, with Sunday’s tally being the highest for him since October 27. The Bulls struggled to find an answer for the Jazz forward, who is providing top-10 value in nine-cat formats going into Week 5. It goes without saying that Markkanen is increasing his trade value should Utah’s front office decide to go that route. The Jazz play three games during Week 5, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
5 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Anderson has missed with a back injury. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as Slo Mo is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
6 months ago
Anderson has missed Utah’s last three games, and with Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) still sidelined, Slo Mo could play a role off the bench if he’s available. However, he isn’t a player to consider rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward • #0
6 months ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Hendricks, which will continue to open up extra minute for Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams. Filipowski is the more intriguing option for fantasy managers, but he’ll still be in a reserve role, so his upside will be limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
6 months ago
Markkanen got off to a scorching-hot start to this game, scoring 25 points in just the first half. He was still effective after the break as well, but it wasn’t enough for the Jazz to get the win. It has been an excellent year for Markkanen, which has been great to see after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. After a dramatic dip in scoring and shooting percentage, Markkanen is back to playing at an All-Star level. This 40-point performance was the second time he has eclipsed that threshold this season, with the first coming in his season-best 51-point night in October. Utah is likely heading back to the lottery, but Markkanen’s early success is a good thing for the future of the Jazz. Whether he’s used as a trade piece to bring back more draft capital or to help them turn into a competitive team next season, Markkanen playing well and increasing his trade value will help the Jazz long term.
UTA • Small Forward • #
6 months ago
Two days after scoring 20 points for the first time in his career, Bailey surpassed that mark, setting a new career-high for a second straight game. The No. 5 overall pick last summer, Bailey’s career got off to a slow start, but he’s really starting to figure things out. Currently rostered in just 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bailey’s starting spot feels secure, so he should be worth rostering for the rest of the season.
UTA • Center • #11
6 months ago
Nurkić had some turnover issues, but he was able to have a dominant night in the box score. This was his second straight double-double and a new season-high for both assists and steals. Nurkić seems to be locked in as the starting center in Utah for now, and he played 28 minutes in this game, while Kyle Filipowski played 18 minutes and Kevin Love played 15. This type of performance won’t come consistently, but Nurkić is a must-roster player at this point.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
6 months ago
Love, who was rested for Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, has played 65 minutes in five appearances this season. Even if he’s somehow in the rotation on Thursday, the veteran forward/center is unlikely to get the opportunity to affect fantasy basketball. Leave Love on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report