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UTA • Center • #22
about 1 year ago
The Jazz have a loaded injury report again, with Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler also out for Sunday’s game. Juzang and Filipowski move into the starting lineup, and both are worth streaming. In Filipowski’s case, he’s someone to hold onto for the remainder of the fantasy season.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Center and Power Forward • #34
about 1 year ago
Tshiebwe, who may have been in line for rotation minutes, joins Utah’s lengthy list of absentees for Sunday’s game. With Kyle Filipowski getting the start, the Jazz will likely need to rely on Micah Potter when their rookie is on the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 year ago
Sunday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Pelicans, so CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson will not play. Alvarado and Hawkins move into the starting lineup, raising the fantasy ceilings of both players. Murphy’s usage should be sky-high as the best scorer in this lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • • #
about 1 year ago
Springer will remain out for another game with a back injury. While he’ll miss out on rotation minutes, Springer’s continued absence has minimal impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 1 year ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Alvarado is available. He’ll be in the starting lineup, which raises Alvarado’s fantasy ceiling. He’s worth rostering in deep leagues due to the Pelicans’ lack of healthy point guards.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Williamson won’t play in the second leg of a back-to-back as usual and McCollum will sit for the first time since the last day of February. There’s no clear replacement for Williamson, but Jordan Hawkins will likely get a chance to step up with McCollum out.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 1 year ago
Alvarado was one of the Pelicans’ lone bright spots in the 29-point loss, as he led the squad in assists and tied for second in scoring. He should continue to see minutes in the low to mid-20s for the foreseeable future.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 year ago
Markkanen will miss an eighth straight game, and there’s no telling when he’ll make his return. Jaden Springer is also dealing with a back issue, so he’ll sit this one out as well. The Jazz are sitting most of their starters and a number of key role players in a matchup with Philadelphia that could do down as one of the most star-studded events of the season. Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang should see increased playing time for as long as Markkanen is out.
Source: https://x.com/utahjazz/status/1898497702738153932
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Utah has everyone and their grandmother sitting this one out, which isn’t too surprising for a team actively engaged in the race for Cooper Flagg. With Sexton and Clarkson both out, Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier should be heavily involved in Utah’s backcourt rotation.
Source: https://x.com/utahjazz/status/1898497702738153932
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 year ago
Kessler grabbed a career-best 25 rebounds in Friday’s loss to Toronto, but the tanking Jazz will keep him on the sideline against an equally tanky Sixers squad. With Collins still nursing a back injury, Utah could employ KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski as the starting frontcourt, as they did the last two games in which both Kessler and Collins were out.
Source: https://x.com/utahjazz/status/1898497702738153932
UTA • Center • #22
about 1 year ago
With Walker Kessler in the starting lineup, Filipowski was used in a reserve role Friday night. The good news for fantasy managers is that the change did not prohibit him from providing solid fantasy value. Filipowski shot 70 percent from the field and grabbed five rebounds, and the two steals were a nice bonus for those who have him in their lineups. Rostered in 32 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s worth holding onto for the rest of the season.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 year ago
George didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, going 4-of-14 from the field, but fantasy managers were likely pleased with the rebounds and assists. While the Jazz have limited the minutes of their key veterans as the season winds down, George doesn’t qualify. As a result, he’s still playing over 30 minutes per game despite coming off the bench. Unfortunately, poor shooting and limited defensive production continue to weigh down his fantasy value.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 year ago
Kessler was fantastic on Friday, establishing new career highs in rebounds and blocked shots. The 7-foot-1 center accounted for 18 rebounds and three blocks in the first half alone. While the Raptors did more to keep Kessler off the glass after halftime, he still blocked another five shots. Only Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace have corralled more rebounds in a game as a Raptors opponent than Kessler, who has been a top-10 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
The availability of the Jazz veterans has been frustrating for fantasy managers, as it has wreaked havoc on rosters at this point in the season. Sexton was available Friday night but only played 24 minutes, as Isaiah Collier (six points, three rebounds, and six assists) and Keyonte George remain the Jazz’s priorities. While he certainly can’t be dropped, Sexton’s playing time could frustrate some fantasy managers as the regular season concludes.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 year ago
Sexton and Kessler are back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Wizards, pushing Johnny Juzang and Kyle Filipowski to the bench. However, Juzang and Filipowski will figure prominently within the rotation despite coming off the bench, so hold onto them.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Brown’s absence will leave the Pelicans down a rotation wing, which may mean playing time for Jamal Cain. Cain does not need to be rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 1 year ago
Due to a sore left hip, Alvarado is questionable for Saturday’s game. If he’s unable to play, Jamal Cain may enter the rotation, especially with Bruce Brown ruled out. Cain would not be worth streaming in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • G • #11
about 1 year ago
Boston last played in a game on February 8. The 23-year-old shooting guard is set to be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a stress reaction in his ankle. Boston’s availability or lack thereof has no impact on fantasy basketball.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 year 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
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Williamson shot a pedestrian 5-of-15 from the field, but he buoyed his scoring total by hitting 10-of-12 shots from the charity stripe. He’s shined since the All-Star break, appearing in six of seven games for New Orleans while averaging a healthy 26/7/6. He’ll be a fantasy force every time he’s on the court, so enjoy this while it lasts.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 year ago
Murphy III got off to a blistering start, scoring 11 of New Orleans’ first 19 points. He opened the game by bullying Jalen Green for a monster jam and hitting a deep three-pointer. His offense quieted down a bit after that, but his hot start propelled him to a game-high point total. Expect he and Zion Williamson to lead the charge on offense every night for the shorthanded Pelicans.
UTA • • #
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
UTA • Center • #22
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
about 1 year 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
NOP • G • #11
about 1 year ago
Boston has not appeared in a game since February 8, and that will not change on Thursday. His continued absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Jordan Hawkins and Bruce Brown have absorbed most of the reserve wing minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 year 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.
UTA • • #
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 year ago
Regarding fantasy value, only Zion Williamson has been more productive than Murphy among Pelicans players since the All-Star break. While he did shoot 1-of-6 from three, Trey made 50 percent of his attempts from the field overall and provided solid value in the rebounds, assists and steals categories. Murphy has been ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats since the break, and his availability has not been a concern. That’s good news for fantasy managers, as the Pelicans will play three games in the final four days of Week 18.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Williamson was outstanding on Tuesday, surpassing the 30-point mark for the sixth time this season. He did so on efficient shooting, and fantasy managers likely benefitted from the six assists. Since the All-Star break, Williamson has provided top-50 value in eight-cat formats. If there’s a concern for fantasy managers, it’s that New Orleans ends Week 18 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back. Now would be a good time to plan for the likelihood of Williamson sitting out one of those games.
Source: NBA
NOP • G • #11
about 1 year ago
Announced as available for Tuesday’s earlier in the afternoon, Boston has been ruled out. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as the Pelicans aren’t missing any of their higher-profile wings for Tuesday’s game.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 year 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 • • #
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
NOP • G • #11
about 1 year ago
Boston has missed the last eight games with an ankle injury. The 23-year-old shooting guard is available Tuesday, but with CJ McCollum back and it being Boston’s first game in some time expectations should be low for Boston.
UTA • • #
about 1 year 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.
NOP • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 year ago
Did the Pelicans view Olynyk as an excellent fit next to Zion Williamson and Yves Missi when they acquired him from the Raptors? If so, the front office deserves credit for getting him in the Brandon Ingram trade. Olynyk was excellent against the Jazz, scoring 26 points on efficient shooting. With Williamson and Missi on the court, there’s a need for a spacer in the Pelicans frontcourt, and Olynyk fits that role. Olynyk can provide reliable fantasy value as a starter for as long as he’s available.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Williamson still hasn’t reached the point where he’ll be allowed to play both games of back-to-backs, and there’s no need for the Pelicans to change that approach before the end of this season. While availability is an issue, Williamson is an excellent asset to have rostered when he’s on the court. The Jazz didn’t have an answer for him offensively. Since the break, Williamson has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats.
NOP • G • #3
about 1 year ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Suns, McCollum made up for lost time on Sunday. Not only are the 25 points the most he’s scored since the All-Star break, but this was CJ’s first 20-point game since then. With the Thunder focused on the future, fantasy managers will likely need to assume McCollum won’t play both ends of back-to-backs. And New Orleans’ four-game Week 18 concludes with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Rockets and Grizzlies.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
McCollum and Williamson are back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Suns, which was the second game of a back-to-back. Their returns mean Jordan Hawkins and Bruce Brown head to the bench, where both offer limited fantasy value. However, they will remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • • #
about 1 year ago
Quinones has averaged 23.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game with the G League’s Birmingham Squadron. He isn’t likely to impact fantasy basketball with the Pelicans, though.
NOP • G • #11
about 1 year ago
Boston remains out with a sprained left ankle, missing the last eight games. With CJ McCollum back in the lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pelicans, Boston’s absence will continue to have minimal impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Both players sat out the second night of the back-to-back on Friday, but they’ll be back in the lineup against Utah. Jordan Hawkins, Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown started on Friday in place of McCollum, Williamson and Karlo Matkovic, who came off the bench. The return of McCollum and Williamson will alter the starting unit, and there is a chance that Matkovic moves back into the opening group.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 year ago
With Olynyk available after not playing on Thursday, he started while rookie Karlo Matkovic was pushed to the bench. The “Lunch Lady” had a solid night at the office, but this wasn’t the kind of performance that will force many fantasy managers to rush to their computers to add Olynyk. As for Matkovic, he shot 1-of-8 from the field and finished with two points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes. Olynyk’s ROS fantasy value hinges on the Pelicans’ deciding how available he’ll be. If the front office decides to pull the plug on its veterans, Matkovic will be one of the beneficiaries.
NOP • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Not only was Brown back on the court Friday after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Suns, but he was in the starting lineup for the rematch. While fantasy managers who may have hoped for a standout performance were left unfulfilled, the assists and steals were solid. However, Brown isn’t much more than a deep-league streamer, a disappointing slide for a player who had close to top-100 value while winning a championship with the Nuggets a few seasons ago.
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 year ago
Having the room needed to flourish offensively has been a rare occurrence for Missi this season. However, that wasn’t the case on Friday, as the Pelicans were without CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson. The 14 field goal attempts matched his season-high, and the 24 points are a new high for the rookie center. While Missi has remained in the starting lineup, his fantasy value took a slight hit, with Kelly Olynyk moving into the starting lineup and fellow rookie Karlo Matkovic playing better basketball. However, fantasy managers seeking “silly season” value shouldn’t give up on Missi, as evidenced by his performance against the Suns.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 year ago
The Pelicans played Friday’s game without CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson, and Hawkins was one of the replacements who benefitted individually. Finishing one point shy of his season-high, the Pelicans guard shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line. While this may not mean much for Hawkins’ fantasy value in the short term, this performance will place him on more watchlists ahead of the “silly season.”
NOP • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Murphy and Missi are the only holdovers from the lineup that started Thursday’s win over the Suns. Hawkins moves into the starting five with CJ McCollum out, while Brown and Olynyk start after not playing on Thursday. Zion Williamson is unavailable, while rookie Karlo Matkovic will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • G • #11
about 1 year ago
Boston has missed nine of his team’s previous 10 games and is now set to miss his seventh consecutive contest. He hasn’t been in the rotation for a while and his absence shouldn’t affect fantasy basketball.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
Williamson can’t play in the second leg of back-to-backs and McCollum is resting. Jose Alvarado has a strong chance to start at point guard but New Orleans could replace Williamson in a variety of ways.
NOP • Power Forward • #17
about 1 year ago
Matkovic finished with the second-highest scoring and rebound totals of his career and his first double-double. The rookie has played an increased role for the banged-up Pels over the last month, and he’s now started three games. The Bosnian big man has averaged 11.7 points, 9.3 rebounds 1.7 blocks and 1.7 triples in those contests.