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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.
DET • Point Guard • #25
2 months ago
With Caris LeVert (knee) sidelined by a knee injury, Sasser has stepped up for the Pistons. He followed up a 19-point performance against the Lakers with 18 more on Thursday, and the overall stat line was solid. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Sasser is not someone who has to be rostered. But he is worth watching, especially if LeVert and Tobias Harris (hip) remain out.
DET • Small Forward • #9
2 months ago
For the first time in four games, Thompson managed to crack double figures in the points category. And he’s been a disappointment in fantasy basketball thus far, sitting well outside the top-150 in eight-cat per-game value. For a player who many fantasy managers were banking on for top-100 value, the season has reached an uncomfortable point. While few category league managers want to move on from a player with Thompson’s defensive potential, it will be challenging to get decent value back in a trade.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
While Cunningham has recorded double-doubles in two straight and four of his last five games, turnovers have been an issue. After recording five in Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, he was responsible for seven on Thursday. The good news for managers in eight-cat formats is that turnovers aren’t a factor in those leagues. As for managers in nine-cat formats, Cunningham’s value takes a slight hit because of that category.
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
DET • Center • #0
2 months ago
Duren rolled his right ankle while driving in for a layup late in the second quarter. While he would be in the lineup to begin the third quarter, the Pistons center would depart shortly thereafter and has since been shut down for the night. Paul Reed has entered the rotation, and he would have streaming value if Duren misses time and Tobias Harris (hip) remains out.
Source: Detroit Pistons
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
2 months ago
Tobias Harris injured his hip during the first quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. As was the case earlier this season, Stewart will move into the starting lineup. Already worth rostering in deep leagues, Beef Stew is worth streaming in 12-team formats until Harris returns.
Source: NBA Lineups
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
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
2 months ago
Harris was hurt in Tuesday’s game against the Lakers and was previously listed as doubtful, but he will now officially miss this contest. Isaiah Stewart started the second half for Harris and has previously performed well while starting alongside Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. He would be worth a look in fantasy leagues as long as Harris remains out.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
3 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
3 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 • #
3 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
3 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
3 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
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert will miss a second straight game, which has opened up extra minutes for both Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser, who played 24 minutes off the bench in Detroit’s last games and scored 19 points. Ivey is still having his minutes managed, but Sasser has streaming appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris only played six minutes before exiting Tuesday’s win over the Lakers with a sprained left hip. Isaiah Stewart started the second half for the Pistons and had an excellent game with 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the field. Stewart, Javonte Green and Ron Holland would all be candidates to start Thursday if Harris is indeed ruled out.
DET • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
With Caris LeVert (knee) unavailable, there were a few more minutes available to Sasser. And the third-year guard gave the Pistons an immense boost off the bench, scoring a season-high 19 points in 24 minutes. Sasser’s stat line had everything but a blocked shot, but he showed that he can provide shooting off the bench when his name is called. Tuesday’s performance does not change Sasser’s fantasy outlook; he’ll need to string together a few solid performances to become worth the risk. But he is someone to watch for now.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
With the Pistons losing Tobias Harris to a hip injury during the first half, Stewart was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. That did not significantly affect his playing time, with Beef Stew logging 18 minutes. However, Stewart didn’t miss a shot, and he was one of six reserves to play at least eight minutes. A move into the starting lineup if Harris misses time would raise Stewart’s fantasy ceiling, but the jump may not be extreme due to Detroit’s improved depth.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
The only negative for Duren on Tuesday was his turnover count, as he was tied with Cade Cunningham for the team-high of five. However, fantasy managers benefited from the rebounds, assists and steals, with Duren recording a new career-high in the latter category. The Pistons’ starting center continues to hover just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats, aligning with his Yahoo! ADP (55).
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
While the Pistons’ bench proved to be the difference in a decisive second-half run, Cunningham once again led the way offensively for the team with the best record in the East. Cade heads back to Detroit, having recorded three double-doubles in the team’s five-game road trip. And over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Pistons play two more games in Week 11, starting with the Heat on Thursday.
UTA • Center • #11
3 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
3 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
3 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.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris played six minutes before exiting with a sprained left hip, and he has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Even with Caris LeVert (knee) already out, the Pistons have ample depth to compensate for Harris’ early exit. Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland are two players whose minutes should increase with Harris sidelined.
Source: Omari Sankofa
UTA • Power Forward • #0
3 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
3 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
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert exited early from Sunday’s game, and after initially being listed as doubtful, he has now officially been ruled out. Jaden Ivey played a season-high 29 minutes in that game and should play an extended role off the bench once again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert had to leave Sunday’s loss to the Clippers after playing 13 minutes, and he appears likely to miss the final game of Detroit’s road trip on Tuesday. Jaden Ivey played a season-high 29 minutes on Sunday and could be in for a similar workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
3 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 • #
3 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
3 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
DET • Shooting Guard • #23
3 months ago
Ivey’s offensive production on Sunday wasn’t great, but this was a big night for him in other aspects. The Pistons’ guard played fourth-quarter minutes for the first time since December 15, and the 29 minutes were a season-high. With Caris LeVert (knee) leaving Sunday’s game during the third quarter, Ivey reaching the high-20s in minutes may happen again on Tuesday against the Lakers. He isn’t at the point where standard-league managers need to consider adding Ivey yet, but he’s worth watching.
Source: Omari Sankofa
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
For the first time this season, Cunningham has shot 50 percent or better from the field in four straight games. Between the percentages, assists and relatively low turnover count, Sunday was a good night for those with Cunningham on their fantasy rosters. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. Cunningham and the Pistons will look to end their road trip on a positive note when they visit the Lakers on Tuesday.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
Duren has recorded a double-double in five of his last six appearances, with Friday’s loss to the Jazz being the exception. If there has been an issue for the Pistons center recently, it has been at the foul line, though he made both of his attempts on Sunday. Duren is shooting 60 percent from the line over the past two weeks, a big reason why he has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats during this stretch. For the season, Duren is shooting a respectable 72.9 percent from the charity stripe. The Pistons end their west coast trip on Tuesday against the Lakers, the first of three games they’ll play in Week 11.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert exited Sunday’s game with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. He played 13 minutes, finishing with four points (1-of-3 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound and one steal.
Source: Omari Sankofa
UTA • Point Guard • #
3 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
3 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
3 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.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
3 months ago
The Jazz won’t have Ace Bailey for Saturday’s game, as he suffered a left hip flexor strain during Friday’s win over the Pistons. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Sensabaugh, who scored 20 points against Detroit. While he isn’t a must-stream player now, there may come a point later in the season when Sensabaugh needs to be rostered.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
3 months ago
Love had 14 points and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Pistons. The 37-year-old power forward has more than earned a night off. Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks could see more minutes in Love’s absence against the Spurs.
UTA • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Bailey left Friday’s win over the Pistons with a left hip flexor strain and will subsequently miss Saturday’s game against the Spurs. If the injury turns out to be serious, Brice Sensabaugh, who dropped 20 points Friday, is worth rostering in deeper formats.
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
3 months ago
Robinson has now made at least three three-pointers in four straight appearances, which is precisely how he’s expected to offer value in fantasy basketball. Averaging 2.9 three-pointers per game, the Pistons wing is ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. Unless there’s a need for three-pointers and not much else, fantasy managers in most leagues can afford to leave Robinson on the waiver wire.
DET • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
Holland was back in the Pistons’ rotation after missing two games with a knee injury. He was productive in his 19 minutes on the floor, joining Jaden Ivey and Caris LeVert as reserves who finished with 11 points. The issue for Holland from a fantasy standpoint is Detroit’s depth. Against the Jazz, five reserves reached double figures in minutes while a sixth, Daniss Jenkins, played nine. That limits the fantasy ceilings of the Pistons’ reserves, especially Holland. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues at this point.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris has scored in double figures in four straight and five of his last six games. While the scoring has been relatively consistent, the veteran forward’s fantasy value has remained relatively low. Over the past two weeks, Harris has been ranked just outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, some fantasy managers will have to determine if holding onto Harris is worth it. His ceiling is considerably lower than in seasons past, due in part to Detroit’s improved depth.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
After dishing out 14 assists in Tuesday’s win over the Kings, Cunningham racked up 17 more on Friday, one shy of his career-high. Even better for fantasy managers is that the Pistons’ point guard kept the turnovers in check. He only committed four on Friday, less than half of his total against Sacramento (nine). Cunningham had a chance to win the game, but his three-pointer fell left of the mark as time expired. He and the Pistons will look to end Week 10 with a win when they visit the Clippers on Sunday.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
3 months ago
While Sensabaugh has logged consistent rotation minutes since mid-November, his role may expand in the aftermath of Friday’s victory. Ace Bailey exited during the second quarter with a left hip flexor strain, and that may rule him out for a bit. If so, Sensabaugh is well-positioned to provide additional value. The third-year wing matched his season-high with 20 points and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. If he starts on Saturday against the Spurs, Sensabaugh would be worth the streaming risk in deep leagues.
UTA • Center • #11
3 months ago
While Nurkić has recorded a double-double in each of his last two appearances, he had a day off on Tuesday because it was the second game of a back-to-back. With the Jazz visiting the Spurs on Saturday, there’s a good chance the veteran center won’t play. With Kevin Love (14/5/3/1/1 with three three-pointers) playing 16 minutes off the bench, Saturday’s game may be one in which Kyle Filipowski, Taylor Hendricks and even Kyle Anderson figure more prominently in the frontcourt rotation.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Markkanen has recorded 30 points or more in 11 of the 26 games he’s played this season, including Friday’s two-point victory. Production isn’t the concern right now, but availability is. Markkanen has missed four of Utah’s last eight games, including Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, which was the team’s second game in as many nights. That’s important because the Jazz visit the Spurs on Saturday. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable, with Kyle Filipowski (two points, four rebounds and one steal in 11 minutes) in line to benefit if Markkanen sits.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
George has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season, with Friday’s performance rating among his best. Not only did he shoot over 50 percent from the field, but the third-year guard only committed two turnovers. And George’s last play was his most important, as his runner with 2.3 seconds remaining gave Utah the victory. He’s providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats and has shown no signs of slowing down. The Jazz won’t have much time to celebrate their win, as they visit the Spurs on Saturday.
UTA • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Bailey exited Friday’s game during the second quarter and has been diagnosed with a left hip flexor strain. While Taylor Hendricks entered the lineup at the time of Bailey’s exit, Brice Sensabaugh may be the Jazz player who benefits the most if the rookie has to miss time. At a minimum, Sensabaugh offers a higher offensive ceiling than Hendricks.
Source: Utah Jazz
DET • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
Holland is back after missing Detroit’s last two games. While he will be in the Pistons’ rotation, the second-year wing is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Holland should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
Holland did not play in either of Detroit’s last two games, resulting in increased playing time for fellow reserve Javonte Green. While that would remain the case if Holland can’t play on Friday, Green would not be worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Cunningham has dished out at least nine assists in five straight games, and the 14 he recorded on Tuesday were four shy of his season-high. However, there was a negative for those competing in nine-cat formats: turnovers. Cunningham committed a season-high nine against the Kings, and that has been a category that fantasy managers have needed to punt in previous seasons. There’s a one-round difference between Cade’s eight-cat and nine-cat values, with the Pistons point guard being a first-round player in the former.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
For just the fourth time this season and first since December 3, Harris has scored at least 20 points in a game. Tuesday’s final tally was two shy of the veteran forward’s season-high. Given Detroit’s depth, Harris’s fantasy ceiling and floor have taken a hit this season. Over the last two weeks, he’s ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats, which is where his season-long value lies as well. Deep-league managers shouldn’t drop Harris immediately, but taking a swing on a player with higher upside wouldn’t be a bad idea.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
For the third time this season, Duren has recorded a double-double in four consecutive games. The physicality he and the other Pistons’ interior players brought proved too much for the Kings to handle on Tuesday, as Detroit extended its lead atop the Eastern Conference to three games in the loss column. Duren has been close to a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats this season, and it would be unsurprising if he cracked that threshold at some point and remained there.
DET • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
Holland will miss a second straight game, which means there will be extra minutes off the bench for Javonte Green and Caris LeVert, who is available after initially being listed as questionable. However, neither will play enough to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert is good to go after initially being questionable for Tuesday’s game. He’ll be one of the Pistons’ rotation guards off the bench, but he offers a limited fantasy ceiling in that role. There’s no need to roster LeVert in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report