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OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
2 months ago
Hartenstein will sit this one out due to right ankle soreness which could lead to more minutes for Jaylin Williams. Jalen Williams will make his season debut, and he will pick up some of the slack as well. Oklahoma City could deploy a smaller lineup, and Ajay Mitchell is a candidate to see increased run against Phoenix.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
2 months ago
Love did not play in Monday’s loss to the Warriors, as Utah was playing its second game in as many nights. With Taylor Hendricks still on assignment with the team’s G League affiliate, Love should play rotation minutes off the bench. He isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, but Love will have opportunities between now and the February trade deadline.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
At long last, Williams is ready to make his season debut after undergoing wrist surgery not too long after the Thunder won the NBA title in June. Given the time missed, there will likely be a minutes restriction, even though the Thunder have not released an official number for the versatile forward. And with Oklahoma City boasting a league-best 18-1 record, there’s no need for the team to force too much upon Williams in his first game back.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
2 months ago
Hartenstein was one of four Thunder players to score in double figures on Wednesday. As usual, his scoring was mostly done inside the arc, but with some inefficient free-throw shooting adding a bit more to his scoring total. He added a couple of stocks on the defensive end and wasn’t as productive on the glass as he usually is. He’ll have an opportunity to log a more productive line on Friday against the Suns.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren had mostly a quiet game until a massive three-pointer with 37.7 seconds remaining put him into double figures and gave OKC a comfortable four-point lead down the stretch. The former Gonzaga Bulldog was impactful in other areas as well — he led the Thunder in rebounding, was the only member of the team to record multiple threes, and chipped in on the defensive end with a pair of stocks. Despite his lower scoring total on Wednesday, Holmgren entered Wednesday’s contest averaging a career-high in points. He continues to shine in his third NBA season.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander put on another incredible display of shot-making in front of the national TV audience on Wednesday. The reigning league MVP missed just seven shots on the night en route to his second game of the season with at least 40 points. He answered with big shots and key free throws throughout the game, but also ended up leading the Thunder in scoring. OKC now owns an 18-1 record, and Gilgeous-Alexander is having another MVP-caliber season.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
The reigning MVP will keep his perfect attendance during the 2025-26 season, as he’ll fight through an illness to log his 19th straight start on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander has remained the head of the snake for the defending champions, and he continues to put forth MVP-like numbers. He’s one of the top-three scorers in the league and has been a stellar performer in fantasy leagues throughout the season. He’ll look to remain productive against the Timberwolves.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
OKC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #34
2 months ago
Williams underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee just before the start of training camp. Due to the time missed, fantasy managers should expect Kenny Hustle’s minutes to be limited. Once allowed to play without restrictions, Williams may have deep-league streaming value at times during the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams has yet to play this season, and the Thunder have not offered many updates on his return timeline. Fantasy managers should consider J-Dub to be out indefinitely until the team says otherwise. Keep stashing him in an IL+ slot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has not appeared in a game since November 5, leaving the Thunder down an option on the bench. Isaiah Joe has taken on added importance, having hit double figures in three of his last four games. If Oklahoma City is also without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Wednesday, Joe will be worth the add.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Due to an illness, Gilgeous-Alexander is at risk of missing a game for the first time this season. His absence would affect the entire Thunder rotation, given his productivity and usage. Ajay Mitchell would be in line for a larger role, potentially moving into the starting lineup. Even if that didn’t happen, he’s worth rostering if Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jalen Williams on the sideline.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George knocked down 10-of-17 shots from the floor, while also adding six rebounds and seven assists, as Utah dropped their fourth straight contest and lost for the fifth time in their last six contests. The Jazz got off to a nice start in this one — the tail-end of a back-to-back after facing the Lakers on Sunday — racing out to an 11-0 advantage before Golden State roared back to take control for good. The Jazz are off until Friday when they square off against the Kings.
UTA • Small Forward • #
2 months ago
Bailey’s metamorphosis into a reliable fantasy contributor is slowly starting to accelerate over the last two weeks as he’s eclipsed 20 points in three of his past seven contests while averaging 24 minutes during that span. The 19-year-old lottery pick is averaging 15 points, three rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals over that seven-game sample size. Simply put, he’s rapidly becoming a relevant fantasy option, especially in deeper formats.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
2 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
UTA • Small Forward • #
2 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
2 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
2 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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
The reigning MVP powered the defending champions to a surreal 17-1 start, exploding for a game-high 28 points in the first half on a hyper-efficient 10-of-11 shooting as the Thunder surged to a 67-46 halftime lead. He cooled off slightly in the third before calling it a night at the start of the fourth quarter with Oklahoma City up by 28 at the time. The 27-year-old generational talent is averaging an absurd 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks through 18 games. The Thunder are off until Wednesday when they open a three-game week with a showdown against the Timberwolves before facing the Suns and Trail Blazers again.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Mitchell’s emergence as a reliable scoring and playmaking option off the bench for a loaded Thunder roster is one of the more pleasant surprises of the early stages of the year. The 23-year-old is averaging just a shade over 16 points and nearly 28 minutes through 18 games. His role will be greatly reduced once Jalen Williams (wrist) is ready to make his season debut, but he’s proven that he can provide a spark off the bench when Oklahoma City calls his number.
UTA • Power Forward • #20
2 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
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams has yet to make his season debut, and updates from the Thunder have been scarce. Cason Wallace will remain in the starting lineup until that changes, while Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe have added value off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has not played since November 5, but the Thunder have not provided a timeline for his return. With Jalen Williams also out, there have been additional minutes available to Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe. Of the two, Mitchell is the player whom managers should prioritize on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #22
2 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
2 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
2 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.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
2 months ago
With Aaron Wiggins inactive for Oklahoma City’s last eight games, Joe has been one of the reserves the Thunder have sought increased production from. Over the past two weeks, he’s averaged 12.4 points and 2.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 40.7 percent from the field. Joe did record two steals to supplement his points and triples on Friday. Still, that needs to be the case more consistently if he’s to emerge as a player who must be streamed while the Thunder await the returns of Wiggins and Jalen Williams.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Another game, and another 30-point outing for the reigning league MVP. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 30 points in 14 of his 17 appearances this season, an unsurprising development given his production in recent seasons. So far, only Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama have been more valuable than SGA in fantasy basketball this season. And he’s more than capable of cracking that top-2 at some point.
UTA • Center • #22
2 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
2 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
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has missed Oklahoma City’s last seven games, freeing up additional minutes for the other reserves. Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso have benefited the most, especially with Jalen Williams also out due to injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams, who was expected to be re-evaluated late last week, still is not ready to make his first in-game appearance of the season. With Aaron Wiggins also out for Friday’s game, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe will continue to figure more prominently in the Thunder rotation. Mitchell has proved to be the superior streaming option this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren had at least 20 points for the third game in a row. The 23-year-old center was 1-of-5 from behind the three-point line, which means he was 9-of-10 on two-point field goals. Holmgren has played at least 30 minutes in three consecutive games after 20 and 25 minutes in the two games before that stretch. He could see his minutes reduced due to a blowout against the Jazz on Friday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
SGA dropped a game-high 33 points as the Thunder improved to 15-1 on the season. The 27-year-old point guard isn’t Nikola Jokic, but that’s really the only criticism that applies to Gilgeous-Alexander anymore. SGA and the Thunder take on the Jazz on Friday, when not playing enough minutes due to a blowout is a concern.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has not appeared in a game since November 5, missing Oklahoma City’s last six games. Wednesday will make seven, raising the fantasy ceilings of Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe. Mitchell, who has been consistently productive this season, should be rostered until the Thunder are whole.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Dort returned from a four-game absence with a shoulder injury on Saturday against the Hornets, but had just three points in 22 minutes. The 26-year-old shooting guard got another start and had more of an impact on Monday against the Pelicans. Dort filled up the stat sheet and had 17 points and four three-pointers. While Ajay Mitchell played well in Dort’s absence, Dort’s minutes have been unchanged since he’s returned.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren had at least 25 points for the second consecutive games and fourth time in his last five games. The 23-year-old center was excellent, shooting 10-of-14 from the field and making three three-pointers. Holmgren’s biggest threat to his fantasy value is lack of minutes from getting pulled early in blowout wins.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
SGA only took nine shots in the blowout win. The 27-year-old point guard had no problem finding the open man with eight assists. He also got to the free throw at will and made all 10 of his free throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander was efficient as usual, but only 28 minutes as the Thunder weren’t pushed much against the Pelicans. This is starting to become a theme for SGA this season as the Thunder remain a top team with lots of blowout wins.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
2 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
2 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
2 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
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Caruso exited Saturday’s matchup with the Hornets early with the hand injury, but it won’t cost him any time. Expect him to handle a similar workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #13
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
2 months ago
Williams is off the injury report after a sore left shoulder sidelined him for Saturday’s win over the Hornets. He’ll provide depth behind Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, which is not a good place to be in terms of fantasy potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Caruso exited Saturday’s win over the Hornets with a sore right hand and did not return. As a result, Ajay Mitchell played 31 minutes off the bench and could be in for a similar workload if Caruso cannot play against the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
2 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
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
SGA was able to add another 30-point game to his total this year; he has reached that total in 12 of their 14 games. This was also the sixth time that he scored 30 while playing less than 30 minutes. SGA has unsurprisingly been one of the best players in fantasy basketball once again this season, and he would be even better if his minutes weren’t limited by lopsided scores so often.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Mitchell had been starting for OKC, but the return of Luguentz Dort pushed Mitchell back to the bench. That wasn’t a problem for Mitchell, who was able to score in double figures for the 13th time in 14 games. He also played 30:36, which was nearly nine more minutes than Dort played. Clearly, Mitchell is going to continue to play a significant role for the Thunder, though all the injuries have opened the door for him.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren started the season on a scoring tear, but he hasn’t been able to pour in the points as much lately, mostly due to lopsided scores. This was the third time he’s reached 25 points this season, with the other two coming during the first three games of the year. His 20 shot attempts were also a season-best. The main limitation for Holmgren this season has been the amount of blowout wins, but he’s been really good in his minutes. This game was close enough that he was able to play 32 minutes, which is the most he’s played in a game this month.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
2 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
2 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
3 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.