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MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert hasn’t played since before the All-Star break and that won’t change Friday as he’s been ruled out with a back injury. Naz Reid will continue to start in his place and be the primary beneficiary of Gobert’s absence.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
11 months ago
George missed Wednesday’s game against the Wizards with an illness, but is set to return Friday after just a one-game absence. The 21-year-old should resume his normal role as the backup point guard.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • • #
11 months ago
Springer has a chance to return to the court, but his availability is not impactful in the world of fantasy hoops.
Source: Ben Anderson on Twitter
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sexton will return after sitting out against Washington on Wednesday, and George has a chance to take the court after a one-game absence. Sexton should handle his normal workload unless George is out again. In that case, Sexton would likely see increased run.
Source: Ben Anderson on Twitter
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
11 months ago
Both players remain without a timeline for return, and the tanking Jazz won’t be in a hurry to rush them back. Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin and Johnny Juzang should see a bump in playing time with Markkanen and Clarkson sidelined.
Source: Ben Anderson on Twitter
UTA • Power Forward • #20
11 months ago
Walker Kessler (rest) is available. Kessler will return to the lineup following a one-game absence, and he’ll presumably handle an elevated workload with Collins still sidelined.
Source: Ben Anderson on Twitter
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert hasn’t played since before the All-Star break, which has allowed Naz Reid to thrive as part of the starting lineup. If Gobert returns, Reid will likely return to playing his typical significant role off the bench, though it is unlikely that he matches his production from the past few weeks.
Source: Dane Moore
UTA • Center • #22
11 months ago
Filipowski came through for fantasy managers that streamed the 21-year-old power forward Wednesday. The Jazz had multiple key players out against the Wizards and Filipowski made the most of his 29 minutes as he had 23 points and 13 rebounds. At this point, he needs to be rostered in more leagues because this won’t be the last time he’s put in the starting lineup with multiple players out.
UTA • Center • #22
11 months ago
Filipowski came through for fantasy managers that streamed the 21-year-old power forward Wednesday. The Jazz had multiple key players out against the Wizards and Filipowski made the most of his 29 minutes as he had 23 points and 13 rebounds. At this point, he needs to be rostered in more leagues because this won’t be the last time he’s put in the starting lineup with multiple players out.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #33
11 months ago
Juzang was one of the main beneficiaries of the Jazz sitting almost half of their roster Wednesday. The 23-year-old shooting guard got the start and poured in 27 points with five 3-pointers. It was a season-high in points for the former UCLA product. Juzang is someone to keep an eye on with the Jazz seemingly uninterested in playing most of their regular starters on certain nights.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #33
11 months ago
Juzang was one of the main beneficiaries of the Jazz sitting almost half of their roster Wednesday. The 23-year-old shooting guard got the start and poured in 27 points with five three-pointers. It was a season-high in points for the UCLA product. Juzang is someone to keep an eye on with the Jazz seemingly uninterested in playing most of their regular starters on certain nights.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
McDaniels breakout season continued Wednesday as the 24-year-old power forward had another big game. McDaniels’ 29 points were tied with Anthony Edwards for a team-high. He also had 10 rebounds to earn himself a double-double and contributed two steals on the defensive end. McDaniels is top-25 in fantasy value over the last two months.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
McDaniels breakout season continued Wednesday as the 24-year-old power forward had another big game. McDaniels’ 29 points were tied with Anthony Edwards for a team-high. He also had 10 rebounds to earn himself a double-double and contributed two steals on the defensive end. McDaniels ranks inside the top-25 in fantasy value over the last two months.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle suited up for the second game of the back-to-back Wednesday despite initially being questionable with a groin injury. The 30-year-old power forward had a great game. Randle poured in 25 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out nine assists. He was merely one assist shy of a triple-double. Randle missed almost a month with a groin injury this season, but hopefully for fantasy managers he can stay healthy over the rest of the season.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle suited up for the second game of the back-to-back Wednesday despite initially being questionable with a groin injury. The 30-year-old power forward had a great game. Randle poured in 25 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out nine assists. He was merely one assist shy of a triple-double. Randle missed almost a month with a groin injury this season, but hopefully for fantasy managers he can stay healthy over the rest of the season.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards got off to a great start in March when he dropped 44 points against the Suns last Sunday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had another excellent performance against the Hornets Wednesday as he dropped 29 points, dished out six assists and had six 3-pointers. He also contributed on the defensive end with two steals and a block. Edwards has been top-25 in fantasy value since the All-Star break.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards got off to a great start in March when he dropped 44 points against the Suns last Sunday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had another excellent performance against the Hornets Wednesday as he dropped 29 points, dished out six assists and had six three-pointers. He also contributed on the defensive end with two steals and a block. Edwards has been top-25 in fantasy value since the All-Star break.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
11 months ago
The Jazz will play Wednesday’s game without multiple rotation players, so the youngsters will get extended opportunities to prove themselves. Collier, Sensabaugh and Filipowski are the starters most worthy of being streamed, with the former being just as valuable when Utah is at full strength.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
With Wednesday’s game being the Timberwolves’ second in as many nights, Mike Conley (rest) will not play. DiVincenzo will move into the starting five, making his first start since returning from the mid-January toe injury that sidelined him for six weeks. That’s the only change to the starting lineup.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Randle will play both ends of the Timberwolves’ back-to-back despite recently returning from a strained groin. That’s good news for fantasy managers, as he is Minnesota’s second offensive option behind Anthony Edwards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
11 months ago
George was initially listed as questionable, but has since been ruled out with an illness Wednesday. The 21-year-old point guard joins almost of the Jazz roster in being ruled out against the Wizards. Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh should see all the backcourt minutes they can handle tonight.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle has handled a solid workload since returning from a lengthy layoff and might get a night off against a struggling Charlotte team. Terrence Shannon Jr. could be poised for a return to the starting lineup if Randle is ruled out.
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert will miss his ninth consecutive game while Conley will get a breather after appearing in eight straight contests. Naz Reid will likely continue starting for Gobert and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could step in for Conley.
UTA • • #
11 months ago
Springer hasn’t done much since joining the Jazz and will join a host of his injured guard teammates on the sidelines against Washington. EJ Harkless could see a significant bump in minutes given how thin Utah is.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
11 months ago
George has been able to find success on offense despite his move to the bench but is questionable for Wednesday. Utah could have to get creative against Washington because of how thin its backcourt is right now.
MIN • Guard • #9
11 months ago
Most of NAW’s big nights as a scorer have come when he is starting, but he was able to provide buckets as a reserve on Tuesday. This was Alexander-Walker’s third 20-point game off the bench this season, with two of those coming since the All-Star break. NAW is more than capable of contributing value in nine-cat leagues, but he is a risky option to stream in when he isn’t in the starting lineup. Still, it was nice to see him play this well as a reserve.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
11 months ago
McDaniels has finally enjoyed a breakout statistical season in Minnesota, and he has turned into a fantasy star over the past two months. He ranks inside the top 25 in nine-cat value during that stretch, and the main recent for his improvement has been that he is finally contributing defense stats. He has long been considered one of the best defensive players in the NBA, but it doesn’t mean as much to fantasy managers if the steals and blocks don’t come along with it. Minnesota had three more games this week, with a matchup in Charlotte on Wednesday up next.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
11 months ago
Reid led a balanced attack for Minnesota in their win over Philadelphia. He was the team’s leading scorer, though seven different players scored in double figures, including all five starters. Reid had a few subpar shooting nights entering this game, but he was able to hit 50 percent of his shot attempts after shooting below that mark in five straight games. Gobert has missed Minnesota’s last eight games, and it’s unclear how much longer he’ll be sidelined. Reid will remain an elite option in fantasy basketball as part of the starting lineup.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
DiVincenzo has come off the bench in his four games since returning from the toe injury that kept him sidelined for over a month, but that hasn’t limited his production. He has averaged 14.3 points, four rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 4.8 threes in 24.9 minutes per game since returning. He remains on a minutes restriction, but Chris Finch said before the game that it is to make it easier to have DiVincenzo available at the end of games. Once the restriction lifts, it wouldn’t be surprising if he returned to the starting lineup.
Source: Jon Krawczynski
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle was initially listed as questionable, but he will suit up for a second straight game. He had 20 points in 34 minutes in his first game back on Sunday after missing about a month with this groin injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Sexton will sit out against another tanking team. He played 20 minutes as a starter on Monday, but his absence should allow Brce Sensabaugh to return to the starting lineup.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • • #
11 months ago
Springer played 14 first-half minutes in Monday’s loss to the Pistons before exiting with lower back spasms. The good news is that he’s questionable for Wednesday and should play quality minutes if cleared. That isn’t enough to make Springer a must-roster player, but there will be opportunities due to how shorthanded the Jazz will be.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #24
11 months ago
Kessler and Collins are two of five Jazz rotation players who will not be available for Wednesday’s game. Their absences mean KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski will remain in the starting lineup. Filipowski offers a higher upside in fantasy leagues and should be rostered for the rest of the season. As for Martin, he’s slightly more valuable than the average streamer due to Collins’ recent inactivity.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
11 months ago
Utah has a great opportunity to get a game closer to Washington in the race for Cooper Flagg, so managers shouldn’t be surprised that Markkanen and Clarkson will miss yet another game. Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • • #
11 months ago
Springer did not return after playing 14 minutes in the first half, a disappointing end for a player who agreed to a three-year deal on Sunday. With his contract guaranteed for the rest of the season, Springer should have opportunities to show what he can do provided he’s healthy. Utah hits the road for its final three games of Week 18, starting with the Wizards on Wednesday in a battle of two of the NBA’s worst teams.
UTA • Center • #24
11 months ago
After sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Pelicans, Kessler returned to the Jazz lineup and played 28 minutes. Averaging just over 30 minutes per game for the season, he’s played 26 and 28 minutes in his last two appearances. The decrease isn’t significant, but it’s something else that fantasy managers will need to track heading into the playoffs. Kessler has been a top 40 player in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, but the questionable availability (through no fault of his own) limits the impact.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Monday’s game was Sexton’s second since returning from a sprained ankle, and the minutes remained limited. Having played 17 minutes on Friday against the Timberwolves, he played 20 against the Pistons. In addition to the availability, the playing time once he’s on the floor is a concern for those who have Sexton rostered. The Jazz don’t have another back-to-back until Saturday/Sunday, but the team has shown on multiple occasions that they’re willing to sit their veterans at any time.
UTA • Center • #22
11 months ago
With Walker Kessler returning to the Jazz lineup on Monday, Filipowski was relegated to the bench. However, that did not prevent the rookie from providing reliable fantasy value, scoring a season-high 25 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Filipowski did not record any defensive stats, but fantasy managers received their money’s worth in points, rebounds and three-pointers. Given Utah’s place in the standings, Filipowski won’t lack opportunities as the season approaches its conclusion. He should be rostered in more than 17 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sexton and Kessler are back after missing Sunday’s win over the Pelicans. Their returns mean Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski will move to the bench, but both will have ample playing time. They’re worth holding onto, especially with the Jazz revving up the tank.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sexton and Oscar Tshiebwe will both get the green light on Monday, but Sexton’s availability is far more consequential for fantasy hoops. Sexton sat out Sunday on the first leg of a back-to-back set, and he may return on a minutes restriction after logging only 17 minutes Friday following an extended absence.
Source: Andy Larsen on Twitter
UTA • Power Forward • #20
11 months ago
Collins will remain out for a second-straight game with a back injury. His absence will likely mean another start for KJ Martin. While he has provided modest value as a starter, Utah’s limited numbers make Martin worthy of a look in deep leagues.
Source: Andy Larsen
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle logged 34 minutes Sunday in his first game back in over a month. He’s now questionable with the same injury that kept him out for that extended period. Should he miss another game, guys like Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. could see additional run, while Naz Reid would be in line for monster minutes and usage since Rudy Gobert is already out.
Source: SneakerReporter on Twitter
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Gobert will miss an eighth straight game for lower back injury management reasons. Naz Reid will continue to serve as the starting center, which boosts his fantasy value. The Timberwolves went small in Sunday’s win over the Suns when Reid was not in the game, as Julius Randle was available after missing time with a strained groin.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
11 months ago
Sexton sat out the first leg of Utah’s back-to-back on Sunday after making his return from an extended absence on Friday. He logged 17 minutes as a starter in that game and will likely remain on a minutes restriction if he is back against Detroit. However, his return would likely push Johnny Juzang back to a bench role.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #24
11 months ago
Kessler sat out the first leg of Utah’s back-to-back, but he should be back in the lineup against Detroit. That should push Kyle Filipowski to the bench and limit the minutes of Oscar Tshiebwe, who contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds in 20 minutes on Sunday. Tshiebwe may be with Utah’s G-League affiliate for Monday’s game, which would eliminate any streaming value that he held.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward • #20
11 months ago
Collins sat out against New Orleans on Sunday and is expected to remain sidelined for a second-straight game. KJ Martin logged 26 minutes as a starter on Sunday and will likely remain in that role once again with Collins out.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
11 months ago
Markkanen will miss a fifth-straight game, while Clarkson will miss his third straight. Brice Sensabaugh should remain in the starting lineup in place of Markkanen, while Johnny Juzang’s place in the starting unit will depend on the status of Collin Sexton, who is questionable with an ankle injury.
Source: Utah Jazz
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
It’s one thing for a shooter like DiVincenzo to provide excellent value in the three-point category. Not only did he hit eight triples on Sunday, but the “Big Ragu” was credited with a career-high six steals. Dealing with a case of turf toe that sidelined him for one month, DiVincenzo has been used in a reserve role in his first three games back. Mike Conley (3/1/1/2 with one three-pointer) has remained in the starting lineup, but he only played 20 minutes on Sunday. DiVincenzo doesn’t need to start to provide reliable fantasy value, especially when he plays 27 minutes (as was the case on Sunday).
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
After serving a one-game suspension for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season, Edwards kept his emotions in check Sunday night. And that was terrible news for the Suns, as the Timberwolves guard went off. Edwards produced an excellent overall stat line, committing just one turnover. Since the All-Star break, he has provided top-25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And Edwards should be aided moving forward by the recent returns of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, who combined to score 44 against the Suns.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Sunday’s game was Randle’s first since January 30, so the minutes tally (34) was surprising. However, he looked sharp on the court, shooting over 50 percent from the field and grabbing six rebounds. Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. combined to play 18 minutes on Sunday, with Randle and Anthony Edwards back in the lineup. Redraft league managers who held onto either Clark or Shannon can free up a roster spot with Randle playing starters’ minutes in his first game back.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
11 months ago
While Collier dished out 14 assists in Friday’s win over the Timberwolves, he was also responsible for six turnovers. The assist tally was halved on Sunday, but the rookie did not commit a turnover. Collier may not offer much value as a scorer or perimeter shooter, but he’s shown to be a capable floor general. These final five weeks will be crucial for Collier’s development, especially with the Jazz giving him the keys to the offense. Managers who can afford to take a hit in the percentage categories can benefit from rostering the rookie.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Edwards (suspension) and Randle (groin) are back in the Timberwolves’ lineup for their final game of Week 18. The returns mean Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Terrence Shannon Jr. head to the bench, where both have lower fantasy ceilings. Also, Conley continues to start for Donte DiVincenzo as the latter works his way back from a toe injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards was initially questionable for Sunday’s game, and he returns after serving a one-game suspension on Friday against the Jazz. As for Randle, he’s back in the lineup after a strained groin sidelined him for 13 games. Randle’s minutes will likely be restricted in his first game back, but Terrence Shannon Jr. may still be headed back to the bench.
Source: Dana Scott
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle missed all of February with a groin injury but is targeting a Sunday return. He’ll likely bump Terrence Shannon Jr. to the bench and start alongside Naz Reid in the frontcourt.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Edwards missed Friday’s loss to the Jazz due to a one-game suspension for technical foul accumulation. He isn’t guaranteed to play on Sunday due to a lingering calf issue. However, he played through the sore calf on Thursday when the Timberwolves lost to the Lakers. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely remain in the starting lineup if Edwards doesn’t play.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center • #27
11 months ago
Sunday’s game will be Gobert’s seventh straight missed game. The Timberwolves label the injury “low back injury maintenance.” Naz Reid will continue to serve as the starting center, and Luka Garza will play rotation minutes off the bench. Garza isn’t worth streaming, especially with Julius Randle potentially returning from a strained groin.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
11 months ago
Randle has been sidelined since January, but he may be back in the lineup against Phoenix. Naz Reid, who has shined as a starter in place of Randle, would likely return to his role as the team’s sixth man, though he may continue to see a boost in minutes in Randle’s first few games back.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
DiVincenzo returned from a toe injury that kept him out for over a month Thursday. He played 26 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back on Friday against the Jazz. DiVencenzo was active as he filled up the stat sheet Friday. The 28-year-old shooting guard’s production should improve as his minutes increase the further he gets away from the injury.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
11 months ago
With Anthony Edwards suspended and Rudy Gobert (back) out Friday, Reid led the Timberwolves in shot attempts against the Jazz. The 25-year-old center wasn’t efficient, but got there on volume with 27 points on 25 shots. Reid also grabbed 11 rebounds to earn himself a double-double. He’s fantasy-relevant when Gobert is available, but gets a boost when inserted into the Minnesota starting lineup.