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ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze is in danger of missing a fourth straight game. If he does, Jonathan Isaac will fill the backup center minutes, with Wendell Carter Jr. filling out a larger role as the starter without another true center available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs is expected to miss a sixth straight game, which means another starting opportunity for Tyus Jones. However, Anthony Black will remain the more appealing streaming option for fantasy managers as the starter in place of Franz Wagner.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #
4 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
4 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
4 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.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
4 months ago
Black continues to shoulder more of the scoring workload for the Magic with Franz Wagner (ankle) still on the shelf, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last six games. He poured in 16 first-half points, hitting 3-of-5 from downtown, while the rest of the Magic went an absurd 0-for-13 from three-point range. He converted a clutch layup with 1:06 left in regulation to put Orlando in front during a back-and-forth slugfest that came down the wire. He also played phenomenal defense against Jamal Murray on the game’s final possession forcing him into a tough fadeaway that clanged off the iron. The Magic are back in action when they kick off a four-game week on Monday against the Raptors.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
4 months ago
Bane capped off a stellar 15-point fourth quarter performance by knocking down a pair of clutch free throws with seven seconds left in regulation to put Orlando ahead for good in a back-and-forth slugfest. The 27-year-old guard has been hot-and-cold from a scoring standpoint in his Magic debut but he’s eclipsed 20 points in four of his last five games.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
4 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
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze will miss a third straight game with a left knee strain. His absence doesn’t change anything for starting center Wendell Carter Jr., but it does mean that Jonathan Isaac will slot in as the backup.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Saturday’s game will be the fifth that Suggs has missed since injuring his hip during a December 13 loss to the Knicks. Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has benefited the most regarding fantasy value.
Source: Orlando Magic
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
4 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 • #
4 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.
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze has missed the last two games with a left knee strain. If he’s out again Saturday, Jonathan Isaac will serve as the backup to Wendell Carter Jr. Isaac isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, though.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs is trending towards missing his fifth consecutive game with a hip injury given his doubtful designation ahead of Saturday’s game against the Nuggets. We expect Tyus Jones to continue to start in his place while Anthony Black also sees a bump in usage.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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 • #
4 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
ORL • Point Guard • #0
4 months ago
Black was one of the few bright spots for Orlando in this one as they continued to struggle offensively without Franz Wagner (ankle) in the lineup. He drained 6-of-12 shots, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, scoring a team-high 15 points in the first half. He cooled off a bit in the second half but was the lone Magic starter to cross the 20-point threshold. He’s put together a nice stretch over the past week, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks over five games during that span. The Magic wrap up a back-to-back on Saturday night against the Nuggets before kicking off a four-game week that includes two games against the Pacers along with the Raptors and Bulls.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
4 months ago
Yikes. Banchero’s ice-cold stretch continued in this one as he was held to 13 points or fewer for the second straight contest. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has been stuck in a rut offensively for the better part of the last two weeks, averaging just 19.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks over that six-game stretch, delivering abysmal 13th-round fantasy value during that span. Orlando’s persistent offensive struggles aren’t going to vanish overnight but they’ll get Franz Wagner (ankle) back at some point soon which should help elevate the rest of their secondary scorers. However, they need Banchero to elevate his game if they’re going to be a true contender in the Eastern Conference.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
There are two changes to the lineup that began Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Markkanen and Nurkić are back after not playing against Memphis, with Kevin Love and Kyle Filipowski heading to the bench. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Filipowski is worth rostering, and his value should only increase once the “silly season” begins.
Source: NBA Lineups
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze will miss a second straight game as he deals with a strained left knee. Jonathan Isaac should once again slot in as Wendell Carter Jr.'s backup, a role in which he’s unlikely to reach 20 minutes. Isaac can be left on the waiver wire.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
After initially being listed as probable, da Silva has been cleared to return from a four-game absence. Rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson took on extra minutes with da Silva sidelined, but both will lose the little streaming value they held with da Silva back.
Source: Cody Taylor
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. Tyus Jones should continue to start in his place, where he has provided decent value. Anthony Black, who has been starting in place of Franz Wagner, should also continue to see a bump in production.
Source: Cody Taylor
UTA • Center • #11
4 months ago
Nurkić did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, so Kyle Filipowski served as the starting center. While he will be asked to come off the bench on Friday, Filipowski is worth holding onto, as he’ll play plenty.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen is off the injury report after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. His return means that Kevin Love will head to the bench, where he offers little fantasy value. There’s no need to roster Love when he isn’t starting.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva is on track to return after missing Orlando’s last four games. His absence resulted in rookie Noah Penda picking up additional minutes off the bench. While he didn’t do enough to affect redraft leagues, Penda will continue to have value in dynasty formats. Jase Richardson’s playing time will also decrease with da Silva available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers after injuring his knee the night prior. Jonathan Isaac essentially filled the resulting void, playing 17 minutes off the bench. He’ll have a similar role if Bitadze remains out, but that isn’t enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Having missed Orlando’s last three games, Suggs appears likely to miss a fourth, based on the doubtful tag. Tyus Jones has replaced him in the starting lineup, but Suggs’ absence has done more for Anthony Black’s fantasy value than Jones’.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
4 months ago
Black continues to start for Orlando with Franz Wagner (ankle) sidelined, and with Jalen Suggs (hip) also out, he has seen a jump in production. His field goal percentage hasn’t been great, but over the last four games, Black has averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 triples per game. As long as Wagner is out, Black will be worth streaming.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
4 months ago
Bane came up big in the second half of this game, with 17 of his 23 points coming after the halftime break. It was a well-rounded outing for him with a season-best six “stocks” to go with a strong offensive performance. Bane’s past the slow start, and he has helped keep Orlando afloat with Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip) sidelined. He’ll look to keep it up against the Hornets on Friday.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
4 months ago
Hendricks’ offense has prevented him from making an impact for fantasy managers this season, which makes a performance like this one so encouraging. He set a new season high for scoring, which allowed him play a season-high 27 minutes, which led to a new season high for steals. If he can continue to contribute on offense, he’ll get more minutes, which leads to more defensive stats. He’ll look to stay hot against the Pistons on Friday.
UTA • Center • #22
4 months ago
With Lauri Markkanen (groin) and Jusuf Nurkić (rest) sidelined, Filipowski returned to the starting unit for this game. It wasn’t enough for Utah to get a win, but he led the Jazz in scoring and matched his season high for both points and rebounds. Filipowski should shine down the stretch of the season, but his value at this point is tied to the availability of Markkanen and Nurkić. When he is given the chance, he is more than capable of nights like this.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Isaac will play through the hip injury once again, and he’ll occupy his typical small role off the bench. He simply doesn’t play enough minutes to be worth rostering in fantasy basketball.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
da Silva’s continued absence means Jase Richardson will continue to see a bump in minutes off the bench. Richardson has been a decent source of reserve offense over Orlando’s last four games, but he hasn’t done enough to make him worth streaming.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Center • #35
4 months ago
Bitadze will miss Tuesday’s game with a strained left knee. While the Magic have not offered a timeline, he may miss multiple games. Jonthan Isaac is still questionable; he will likely absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Bitadze.
Source: Orlando Magic
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
4 months ago
The Jazz won’t have Lauri Markkanen or Jusuf Nurkić for Tuesday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. The voids will be filled by Love and Filipowski, who are worth rostering due to Utah’s lack of frontcourt depth.
Source: NBA Lineups
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs will miss a third straight game as he recovers from a hip contusion. While Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, his playing time has remained somewhat limited. Fantasy managers should target Anthony Black first.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
With both big men sidelined, Kyle Filipowski should see big frontcourt minutes, while Kevin Love should earn some additional playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Orlando may be thin at forward, which means Jett Howard could be in line for a big bump in playing time. Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will hold things down in the frontcourt, and Anthony Black could take on more responsibility as a scorer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
4 months ago
Monday’s game was the third since Orlando lost Jalen Suggs to a hip injury, and Black has scored at least 19 points in each. The third-year guard was already in the starting lineup, filling the void left by Franz Wagner, but the opportunities to score have increased even more after Suggs’ injury. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Black is providing close to top-100 value over the last week for those willing to overlook the mediocre free-throw percentage.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
4 months ago
While he didn’t record any defensive stats in Monday’s defeat, this was another highly productive night for Banchero on offense. He’s scored at least 20 points in four straight games, his longest streak since recording six consecutive games with 20 or more in late October/early November. Over the last two weeks, Banchero has been an eighth-round player in eight-cat formats. While that isn’t close to his Yahoo! ADP (30), it’s a marked improvement when compared to his season-long value. Banchero will look to end the road trip on a high note Tuesday night in Portland.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
4 months ago
After dropping 32 points in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, Bane followed up that performance with another solid effort on Monday. This is the fourth time this season that the Magic guard has scored at least 20 points in consecutive games. And over the last two weeks, Bane has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats. With Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip) out, there has been an even greater need for Bane’s scoring, and his fantasy value has increased. Orlando concludes its road trip in Portland on Tuesday.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
4 months ago
The Jazz are a young team so even in a blowout, George, the 22-year-old point guard, played 34 minutes. He scored 20 points, which was his lowest output in five games, and was just two rebounds and three assists shy of a triple-double. George’s run of excellent play continues. He’s becoming one of the biggest fantasy steals of the season. The Jazz are back on the floor Tuesday against the Grizzlies.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen returned from a two-game absence due to a groin injury. The Jazz lost by 23 points, but he still played 36 minutes and scored 27 points in the blowout loss. He’s had at least 26 points in five of six games in December so far. Markkanen will be back in action Tuesday against the Grizzlies.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen is back after a two-game absence and will be in the starting lineup. His return means that Kyle Filipowski will come off the bench, but he will still figure prominently in the Jazz rotation.
Source: NBA Lineups
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
No surprise here as Suggs was listed as doubtful and has missed the Magic’s last two games. Tyus Jones will continue to start in his absence, while Anthony Black is the preferred Magic to stream in standard fantasy leagues.
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva will miss a third straight game, which should once again ensure Jase Richardson of extended minutes off the bench. Richardson most recently played 23 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, but he is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen has missed Utah’s last two games, but he’ll be back in action against Denver. Kyle Filipowski should head back to the bench, but Filipowski is worth holding in standard leagues given his recent production and Markkanen’s struggles to stay on the court.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
4 months ago
Suggs has missed Orlando’s last two games since injuring his hip during the NBA Cup semifinals, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a third. While Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, he has not exceeded 20 minutes in either of those starts. Anthony Black, who moved into the lineup due to Franz Wagner’s injury, is the player to target if he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Da Silva has missed Orlando’s last two games, resulting in more playing time for rookie Jase Richardson. While he logged 23 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, Richardson has not reached the point where he should be streamed in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen did not play in Saturday’s win over the Magic, so Kyle Filipowski started alongside Jusuf Nurkić. That would remain the case if Lauri can’t play on Monday. At this point, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to hold onto Filipowski, even if he’s asked to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
4 months ago
Love will not play on Monday for rest reasons. With Kyle Anderson absent from the injury report, he may pick up a few rotation minutes. However, there’s no need to roster Anderson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
4 months ago
George’s streak of games with at least 30 points ended at three, but the 22-year-old point guard still had 27 points in the overtime loss to the Magic Saturday. He was clutch in overtime with a four-point play that put the Jazz up by one with four seconds only to lose on a Desmond Bane game-winning jumper. The Jazz have four games in Week 10, beginning with a matchup with the Nuggets on Monday.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
4 months ago
Anderson is a late addition to the injury report and will not be available. His absence likely means that Kevin Love will be part of the rotation, especially with Lauri Markkanen also out. However, there’s no need to roster Love in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen was initially doubtful for this game and has now been downgraded to out. This will be a second straight absence for Markkanen, which means Kyle Filipowski will start once again, even with Jusuf Nurkic back.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers and appears likely to miss a second straight game. Kyle Filipowski should remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming when allowed to start, whether it’s for Markkanen or Jusuf Nurkić.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
4 months ago
George had his third consecutive game with at least 30 points against the Lakers Thursday. The 22-year-old point guard was excellent, draining five three-pointers for the third straight game as well. George has been a fantasy steal this year as one of the most improved players in the league. The Jazz finish up the week with a game against the Magic on Saturday.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Markkanen’s absence with the first unit should free up a starting spot for Kyle Filipowski. Fresh off a 25/9 performance in his last game out, Filipowski has streaming value for Thursday’s slate. He’s started three of Utah’s last five games and posted at least 20 points and nine rebounds in each of his last two starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report