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UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Collier is ready to make his season debut, though it’s yet unknown what Utah’s rotation will look like with the second-year man back in the fold. Collier may send Svi Mykhailiuk back to the bench and join the starting lineup, as Keyonte George may have played well enough to continue running with the first unit. Walter Clayton Jr. will find it even more difficult to get on the court now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward • #0
3 months ago
One game removed from reaching double figures for the first time, Dunn established a new season-high point total on Sunday. The second-year forward’s fantasy ceiling is limited due to his offensive production, but he’s still offering top-100 value in nine-cat formats. The eventual returns of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks don’t bode well for Dunn’s rest-of-season ceiling, but the floor should remain relatively high.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 months ago
Allen continues to flourish in Jalen Green’s absence. Counting Sunday’s performance, he’s reached double figures in all seven games the Suns have played. Allen’s overall production has been good for seventh-round value in nine-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-75. With Green having played 5-on-5 the last two days, his return may not be far away. However, fantasy managers should not view Allen as an automatic drop, due to how well he’s played.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
While Booker’s streak of four straight 30-point games ended on Sunday, he did record his second points/assists double-double. The 13 dimes were the most in a game for the Suns star since March 14, when he hit that number against the Kings. With Jalen Green yet to make his Suns debut and Dillon Brooks out with a groin injury, Booker has found himself in a position similar to what happened far too often in previous seasons, having to shoulder even more of the offensive workload to compensate for missing “sidekicks.” Phoenix plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
3 months ago
Hendricks got his first start of the season and ended up being one of Utah’s most productive players. The third-year forward was one of three Jazz players to score in double figures on Sunday, and he was the only starter to shoot at least 50.0 percent from the field. Hendricks also attacked the offensive glass hard in his 25 minutes and made contributions from beyond the arc. He performed well in his first start and could be a name to highlight and remember for later in the fantasy season.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
George’s hot start to the season continued on Sunday, as he scored at least 25 points for the third time this season and notched at least seven assists for the sixth time. The third-year guard also logged one of his more efficient shooting performances of the season, despite remaining cold from beyond the arc. The three-point shot continues to be one of the few negatives on the season for George, but if he can even land the mediocre efficiency that he produced over the first two seasons of his career, he’ll become even more valuable in fantasy leagues.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Markannen’s four-game streak of at least 30 points came to an end on Sunday, with inefficient shooting from deep and low volume from the free-throw line being some of the biggest factors. Sunday’s outing also marked his lowest field goal percentage of the young season. Still, the veteran forward logged a team-high in points and was one of two players to record more than 20 points. He’s off to a tremendous start to the season and is showing that his lower production last season may be more of an anomaly than anything else.
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Livers will not be available after suffering a right hip contusion during Friday’s win over the Jazz. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as Livers is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes consistently.
Source: Duane Rankin
UTA • Power Forward • #0
3 months ago
Mykhailuk and Hendricks will both enter the starting lineup on Sunday, filling in for Kyle Filipowski and Walker Kessler. Neither player’s production has jumped off the page from a fantasy basketball standpoint yet this season, but with starters’ minutes, they could be interesting streaming options as the Jazz look to snap a two-game losing streak. Nurkic, in particular, could be on double-double watch — he’s averaging 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.
Source: Ryan Miller
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
Kessler, who missed time during the preseason with left shoulder bursitis, experienced a flare-up and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. With the Jazz sending him back to Salt Lake City for further testing, the 7-footer will miss at least three more games. Utah’s road trip ends in Minnesota on Friday. Jusuf Nurkić will start Sunday’s game against the Hornets and will likely retain that role for the remaining three games of the road trip.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
Kessler, who missed time during the preseason with left shoulder bursitis, experienced a flare-up and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. With the Jazz sending him back to Salt Lake City for further testing, the 7-footer will miss at least three more games. Utah’s road trip ends in Minnesota on Friday. Jusuf Nurkić will start Sunday’s game against the Hornets and will likely retain that role for the remaining three games of the road trip.
Source: Andy Larsen
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Livers suffered a right hip contusion during the first half of Friday’s win over the Jazz. The good news is that this injury is not connected to the right hip injury that required surgery and kept Livers on the sideline for the entire 2024-25 season. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
3 months ago
Green and Brooks remain sidelined, but the former was able to do some 5-on-5 work during Saturday’s practice. Neither player has a defined timeline for a return, but the former may be closer since he has been able to play some 5-on-5. Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale will continue to start while the Suns await Green and Brooks’ returns, and Collin Gillespie is worth a look in deep leagues despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
Kessler is once again dealing with left shoulder bursitis, which sidelined him for a portion of the preseason. Jusuf Nurkić is a prime candidate to replace him in the starting lineup, but the veteran center’s streaming value will be limited with Lauri Markkanen on the court.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
3 months ago
Making his first official appearance for the Jazz, Anderson logged 25 minutes. Given Utah’s youth, that was surprising to say the least. Anderson’s playing time came at the expense of Kyle Filipowski (two points, two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes), who played the first eight minutes and did not return until the outcome was no longer in doubt. The minutes split was an eye-opening development given Filipowski’s ceiling, especially when compared to Anderson’s. Filipowski didn’t play well in his first stint, but fantasy managers must track Utah’s rotation in Sunday’s game against the Hornets.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) having recently been cleared for full on-court participation, it’s only a matter of time until he’s recalled from the G League. However, George has played well enough to retain the starting point guard job, even with Friday’s cold shooting night against the Suns. He was active on the boards and dished out nine assists while committing three turnovers. Despite averaging four turnovers per game, George provides top-50 value in nine-cat formats. If anyone’s going to lose out on minutes when Collier returns, it’s more likely to be Walter Clayton Jr., who only played eight minutes on Friday, than George.
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
While Kessler did his usual work on the glass Friday night, his offensive production was underwhelming. He’s had two offensive duds, the first being a three-point effort against the Kings on October 24. The good news is that Kessler scored 18 or more in his other three outings, taking tangible steps forward on that end of the floor. He didn’t get the contract extension he wanted before the season began, but things could get expensive for the Jazz next summer if Kessler can build on his first five games.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
While he didn’t provide any defensive production on Friday, fantasy managers don’t roster Markkanen for that reason. It’s the offense, and he’s been on fire to start the season. “The Finnisher” has 32 points or more in four straight games, including a 51-point effort against the Suns on Monday. Markkanen attempted 12 fewer shots on Friday than in the first matchup between the teams, but still dropped 30-plus. Sunday’s matchup with the Hornets could be good for him, as Charlotte is 26th in defensive rating.
PHX • Small Forward • #0
3 months ago
After scoring nine points or less in Phoenix’s first five games, Dunn cracked double figures on Friday. He also matched his career-high in rebounds, notching his fourth career double-double. Dunn is lurking just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, but the limited scoring and low free-throw percentage lower his ceiling. That said, he’s averaging nearly two combined steals and blocks per game, representing decent value for the second-year wing.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 months ago
Allen continues to start as the Suns await the return of Jalen Green, who remains day-to-day with a strained hamstring. Allen didn’t shoot the ball well against the Jazz, but the complete stat line will salvage something for those who have him rostered in category leagues. He’s providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats and should be rostered as long as the Suns are without Green. Allen is available in nearly 70 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
Booker put on a show on Friday, leading the Suns to their first win in NBA Cup group play. While he didn’t record any defensive stats, the offensive production was excellent, with the Suns guard finishing an assist shy of his second 30-point double-double. The most significant issue for Booker regarding his fantasy value has been turnovers, as he’s averaging 4.0 per game. He only had one against the Jazz in another reminder that fantasy managers should not lose any sleep over Booker’s turnovers.
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Livers played three minutes during the first half before exiting with a right hip contusion. Before Friday, he totaled 34 minutes in three appearances, with 21 coming in the Suns’ October 27 overtime loss to Utah. Livers’ absence won’t impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
3 months ago
Green still has not reached the point where he’s healthy enough to play in games. Grayson Allen will remain in the starting lineup until that changes, and he should be rostered in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
3 months ago
Brooks will miss a third straight game due to right groin soreness. Royce O’Neale will remain in the starting lineup until that changes, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31st, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz. Keyonte George has played well as the starting point guard with Collier sidelined, and it’s unclear how Collier’s return will impact the Jazz’s rotation.
Source: Utah Jazz
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams made his first start of the season on Wednesday, and all that was missing from his final stat line was a three-pointer. He shot the ball well from the field and was active as a rebounder and defender. Some fantasy managers were unwilling to roll the dice on Williams due to his injury history, as he’s yet to play 50 games in a season. While that will remain a concern until he proves he can stay healthy, Williams is off to a good start in Phoenix. He’s providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 83.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
3 months ago
Not on the radar for many fantasy managers during draft season, Gillespie has emerged as a reputable deep-league option. He recorded a complete stat line against the Grizzlies and played 31 minutes off the bench. Gillespie, who’s rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has clearly earned the trust of Suns head coach Jordan Ott. And with the Suns playing two more games during Week 2, adding Gillespie wouldn’t be a bad idea for deep-league managers needing a point guard.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
O’Neale has made at least two three-pointers in each of the Suns’ five games, but he’s kicked things up a notch with Dillon Brooks (groin) unavailable. A starter in Phoenix’s last two games, the veteran forward is a combined 11-of-23 from beyond the arc. O’Neale’s performance on Wednesday was closer to the norm than his showing against the Jazz two nights prior, but he’s worth rostering until Brooks is cleared to return.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
Booker was 10-of-26 from the field on Wednesday, but an 11-of-26 night would have meant a Suns victory. His three-pointer just before time expired missed the mark, dropping Phoenix to 1-4 on the season. Thus far, Booker is ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, with turnovers being the issue. He committed three against the Grizzlies but averages nearly five per game on the season. Booker has only averaged four or more turnovers per game once in his career, so fantasy managers should not be too concerned.
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
Is Kessler going through a Brook Lopez-like transformation right before our eyes? Probably not, but the increased confidence in his perimeter shot has been great to see. On Wednesday, Kessler shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and is 6-of-8 on the season. In 2024-25, he shot 6-of-34 from deep and entered this season 11-of-56. Add in the points, rebounds, defensive stats and improved assists, and Kessler has been a top-15 player in nine-cat formats thus far. Will he remain there? Who knows. However, with the improved perimeter shot, his ceiling may be higher than many fantasy managers imagined.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
George was inadvertently kneed in the head during the fourth quarter. After some time in the locker room, he returned, which may be a positive sign regarding the severity of the injury. George has exceeded his Yahoo! ADP of 118 thus far, sitting just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats. He’s still rostered in 53 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low a percentage with Isaiah Collier still unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Based on his hot start, fantasy managers who decided to pass on Markkanen in drafts due to late-season tanking concerns may regret their choices. He’s scored 30 points or more in three straight games, a feat he did not accomplish during the 2024-25 season. Wednesday’s final stat line was robust, with the 32 points being supplemented by five rebounds and six “stocks.” Through four games, Markkanen is providing top-10 fantasy value, which may prompt some managers to entertain the possibility of selling high. That said, there’s nothing wrong with holding onto Lauri, either.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Two nights after playing a season-high 31 minutes in an overtime loss to the Jazz, Williams is in the Suns’ starting lineup for the first time. He replaces Oso Ighodaro, who provided limited fantasy value as a starter. While there remain concerns about Williams’ availability, he’s healthy currently and should be slotted into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
3 months ago
There was some hope that Green would be able to make his Suns debut on Wednesday, but he isn’t healthy enough to do so just yet. Grayson Allen will continue to start and should be rostered in fantasy leagues until Green can play starters’ minutes.
Source: John Gambadoro
UTA • Center • #11
3 months ago
Nurk will be available after initially being listed as questionable for this game. He has been filling out the backup center minutes behind Walker Kessler, which will be a role he continues to play against his former team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
3 months ago
Injured before the start of the preseason, Green has yet to make his Suns debut. That could change on Wednesday, as he’s considered questionable. Given the time missed, Green will likely be under a minutes restriction whenever he’s available to play. Grayson Allen has been the starter, but he’s worth holding onto even after Green is healthy enough to play starters’ minutes.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
3 months ago
Wednesday’s game will be the second Brooks has missed with a sore right groin. Royce O’Neale started Monday’s overtime loss to the Jazz, playing 46 of a possible 53 minutes. He may retain that role on Wednesday, even if Jalen Green (hamstring) is available. Green is worth streaming, especially in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
3 months ago
Nurkić is dealing with a right hip contusion. If he’s unable to play, Kevin Love could be tabbed to take on some minutes as Walker Kessler’s backup. The veteran forward, the subject of contract buyout rumors during the offseason, has not appeared in a game this season. There’s no need to consider streaming Love if Nurkić can’t play.
Source: Ryan Miller
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Not only did Markkanen set a new career-high for points, but he was able to have the first 50-point regular season game for the Jazz since April 7, 1998. It has been a strong start to the year for Markkanen after a down 2024-25 season; he is averaging 34.7 points and 4.7 three-pointers per game. Whether or not the Jazz trade him or keep him, he’s doing everything he can to improve his value. His fifth-round Yahoo! ADP is looking like a bargain at this point. He’ll look to stay hot with the Trail Blazers coming to town on Wednesday.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
This was one of the best performances of George’s career as he finished with at least 25 points and 10 assists for the first time. Through three games, he is averaging 20.0 points and 9.7 assists per game, both of which would be the best marks of his career. He has stepped up with Isaiah Collier (hamstring) sidelined, and if he keeps playing this well, it’s difficult to imagine Collier not keeping the starting point guard job when Collier gets healthy.
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
After a quiet performance in the Jazz’s loss to the Kings on Friday, Kessler bounced back with a monster night. Through three games, he is now averaging 16.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.7 blocks and 1.0 triple per game while shooting 85 percent from the floor and 76.5 percent from the line. Rebounds aside, those would all be career highs. Will this level of production continue? No, but it’s been an amazing start for him.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
3 months ago
Gillespie took on a starting role late last season for the Suns, but he has started this year in a reserve role. That hasn’t led to much production, but he shined brightly in this one. He set a new career-high for assists and turned in a full stat line. Gillespie may have earned more minutes with his performance, but that doesn’t mean he will play a large enough role consistently to be worth streaming in, especially with Jalen Green (hamstring) on the cusp of a return.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
3 months ago
Allen has filled in nicely in place of Jalen Green, who has yet to make his debut for the Suns due to a hamstring injury. He has hit 15 three-pointers through four games, which was what we anticipated. The added boost has been the assists; he is averaging 5.5 per game, which far exceeds any previous season average. That won’t continue, especially when Green is healthy, but is has been a nice start to the year for Allen.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams has been coming off the bench for the Suns, but he played a much larger role than Oso Ighodaro, who only played 13 minutes as the starting center. That worked out well for the Suns, as Williams was able to tip the ball back in at the end of regulation to force overtime. It’s unclear if Williams will continue to come off the bench, but if he does, he may still play more minutes than Ighodaro moving forward.
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
3 months ago
Booker had some magic at the end of regulation, knocking down two contested threes that helped the Suns comeback from down seven with 20 seconds left to force overtime. They weren’t able to get the job done in overtime, but it ended up being the best performance of the year for him. Booker set new season highs for points, assists and three-pointers while setting a new season low for turnovers. This was the type of upside that had him going at the end of the first round in fantasy drafts, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
With Dillon Brooks sidelined with a groin injury, O’Neale was able to fill in as a starter and ended up turning in a productive line. O’Neale had been playing just under 30 minutes per game, which didn’t allow him much time to provide fantasy value. If Brooks remains out against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, O’Neale will hold value as a streamer, though the expectation shouldn’t be that he replicates this type of production.
PHX • Small Forward • #00
3 months ago
O’Neale will start in place of Dillon Brooks, who will be sidelined for this game with a groin injury. With O’Neale bumping up, there will be more reserve forward minutes available for Rasheer Fleming and Nigel Hayes-Davis.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
3 months ago
Brooks has officially been ruled out after initially being listed as questionable to play against Utah. Royce O’Neale should slide into the starting lineup, with Rasheer Fleming and Nigel Hayes-Davis taking on a few extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
3 months ago
Before the Suns embarked on their three-game road trip that ends Monday night, head coach Jordan Ott said it was “too early” to rule Green out for all three games. Unfortunately, he will not play against Utah, but the guard was doing some resistance training and sprinting during Monday’s pregame shootaround. Grayson Allen will start as long as Green is out and should be rostered in standard leagues.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets, Phoenix’s second game in as many nights. He’s played 24 and 14 minutes in his first two appearances of the season, the second being a blowout loss to the Clippers on Friday. With Williams under a minutes restriction, Oso Ighodaro should remain in the starting lineup. However, he’s provided minimal fantasy value, so don’t feel obligated to roster Oso.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
3 months ago
Due to Jalen Green’s absence, Brooks has taken on a far larger role on the offensive end of the floor than anticipated through Phoenix’s first three games. If he cannot play against the Jazz, Royce O’Neale would be the most logical candidate to fill the void in the starting lineup. When allowed to start in the past, O’Neale has managed to provide decent streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Despite struggling from beyond the arc, Markannen put together an efficient shooting performance overall as he made his way past the 30-point mark for the first time this season. The veteran forward led Utah in scoring and was one of five Jazz players to reach double figures. Markannen wasn’t involved much as either a rebounder or facilitator in his 36 minutes, nor did he accumulate any stocks. His fantasy production on Friday essentially came from his scoring and contributions from beyond the arc.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
George logged another strong performance as both a scorer and a playmaker after a 16-point, nine-assist night in the season opener against the Clippers. He ultimately topped those numbers on Friday and amassed his first double-double of the season. The third-year guard has now tallied at least nine assists in each game during the opening week of the season, showing early signs of improved playmaking. If he can keep up the pace as a passer, he’ll have a chance to put together a strong fantasy basketball season.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
3 months ago
Sensabaugh was Utah’s second-leading scorer on Friday. The three-point made up half of his field goals while he also made contributions on the defensive glass throughout his 22 minutes of game action. The third-year forward logged a productive preseason as a scorer, which appears to have translated into the early part of the regular season. If his workload and spot in the rotation remain consistent, Sensabaugh could be in for a career-best season. He’s tallied 35 points and six three-pointers through the first two games of the season.
UTA • Center • #24
3 months ago
Kessler was incredibly efficient Wednesday. He was 7-of-7 from the floor, made 6-of-8 free throws and had four assists to just one turnover. The 24-year-old center averaged just 1.7 assists per game last year, but it looks like he could average over double that amount this year if the season opener was any indication.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
After an offseason full of trade speculation, Markkanen had his typical good game against the Clippers in the season opener. The 28-year-old power forward had 20 points and made 4-of-7 three-point attempts. He chipped in six rebounds and five assists as well. Markkanen can still be a top-50 fantasy player when healthy as he showed against the Clippers on Wednesday.
UTA • Center • #22
3 months ago
The Jazz starting lineup will raise some eyebrows, as Mykhailiuk and Filipowski are among the first five. The former filled that role throughout the preseason, while the latter started Utah’s preseason finale after being limited during training camp. Filipowski is the superior option for fantasy managers, as he offers a more varied offensive repertoire than Mykhailiuk. Also, Svi’s insertion into the lineup may be due to Ace Bailey (illness) being under a minutes restriction. George will start at point guard, as Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is not ready to return to action.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Collier missed the entire preseason with a strained right hamstring, and he won’t be available when the Jazz open the regular season on Wednesday. The second-year guard will miss at least another week before he’s re-evaluated, leaving Keyonte George and rookie Walter Clayton Jr. to handle the point guard duties. While George was a player selected in standard league drafts, and with good reason, Clayton was only worth a late-round flier in redraft formats.
Source: Utah Jazz