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POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
One game removed from scoring a season-high 33 points, Avdija finished one assist shy of his first triple-double of the season. He’s been everything that fantasy managers hoped he would be when the season began, closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats while being ranked well within that threshold in eight-cat. If there’s been an issue for Avdija, it’s been turnovers, as he’s averaging 3.9 per game. He only recorded three on Wednesday, however.
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Holiday was at his best when it mattered most, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter to help Portland complete its rally from 24 points down to hand Oklahoma City its first loss of the season. The veteran guard has fit into his new situation seamlessly, and his fantasy value has benefited. Holiday is providing top-50 fantasy value in nine-cat formats, bouncing back from a disappointing 2024-25 campaign.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen continues to score a decent amount of points despite struggling with his three-point shot this year. The 28-year-old power forward has shot above 36.4 percent from behind the three-point line in two of eight games so far this year. In one of those games, Markkanen managed to drop 51 points in an overtime victory over the Suns. He’s a career 37.1 percent three-point shooter and shot 37.3 percent from three-point range last year so his shooting should get better soon.
POR • Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Wesley underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He’s expected to be available to return in 8-12 weeks. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, but the Trail Blazers are light on options behind Jrue Holiday, especially with Scoot Henderson (hamstring) out. Caleb Love played seven minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Lakers and will likely retain that role until Henderson is available.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe is available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. He played 28 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Lakers and will likely take on a similar workload against the reigning champs.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 month ago
Kessler is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. This is a massive blow for the Jazz, who have started the season out better than expected, but it’s also unfortunate for Kessler since he didn’t get an extension this summer. Jusuf Nurkic has been starting in place of Kessler, but it wouldn’t be surprising if they turned to Kyle Filipowski as a long-term replacement, assuming they don’t explore the trade market.
Source: Chris Haynes
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
While Sharpe has been dealing with a sore left calf for nearly a week, he’s yet to miss a game. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available on Wednesday and will take on his usual role within the starting lineup. Sharpe is coming off one of his most efficient games this season, shooting 8-of-17 from the field and scoring 23 points in Monday’s loss to the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant was pushed to a reserve role this season for Portland, but that hasn’t limited his fantasy impact. In fact, he is having one of the best seasons of his career. He is shooting over 50 percent from the floor, which would be the best mark of his career and a huge step up after he shot 37.3 percent last season. He is also averaging a career-high for steals and three-pointers while scoring over 20 points per game. If Grant is content remaining a reserve, he can continue to thrive.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Despite dealing with calf soreness entering this game, Sharpe was able to start and set a new season-high for scoring. It has been a slow start to the year for Sharpe, but he is starting to figure things out; after shooting below 40 percent in each of his first four games, Sharpe has shot better than 40 percent in his last three. He’ll look to keep it going against the Thunder on Wednesday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
This was a strong performance for Avdija as he set a new season-high for scoring. He has gotten off to a strong start to the year, which was expected after how well he played late last season. Turnovers have plagued his value in nine-cat leagues, but he has been able to pour in the counting stats. He’ll look to keep it up against the Thunder on Wednesday, though that won’t be an easy matchup.
UTA • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Nurkić remained in the starting lineup in place of Walker Kessler (shoulder) for a second straight game, and Kessler is set to miss at least two more games. Nurk’s first start was disappointing, but a double-double in 31minutes is intriguing. With two more starts this week, Nurkić is worth considering as a streaming option, and he is currently available in roughly 90 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
UTA • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George has been excellent to start this season, and that continued against Boston as he set a new season-high for scoring. He wasn’t able to dish out as many assists as he has in every other game this season, but he made up for it with a season-low for turnovers and his best field goal percentage of the season. George has been a top-50 player in nine-cat leagues this season, and his role as the starting point guard seems to be safe, given how well he has played.
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier was available for the first time this season after missing the first six games with a right hamstring strain. Jazz coach Will Hardy was noncommittal about playing Collier before the game, and he didn’t end up checking in at all. Keyonte George has gotten off to a hot start, and Walter Clayton Jr. has played well, but that doesn’t mean Collier will be out of the rotation all season. Still, the outlook right now is bleak.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe was initially probable for Monday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. However, the sore left calf limited him to 24 minutes in Friday’s win over Denver, so his workload may be somewhat limited despite starting. Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan complete the Trail Blazers’ starting five.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month 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
UTA • Forward • #0
about 1 month 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 • Guard • #3
about 1 month 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 • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month 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.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe has been dealing with a sore left calf recently, which limited him to 24 minutes in Friday’s win over the Nuggets. While the probable tag suggests he’ll be available, Sharpe may not take on his usual workload. Kris Murray’s playing time has increased; he played 29 minutes against Denver. Murray isn’t a must-stream, but he’s worth watching if Sharpe aggravates his calf injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Wesley suffered the injury during the first half of Friday’s win over the Nuggets, appearing to roll his right ankle at the time. Unfortunately, the injury is more severe than it seemed to be, and the Trail Blazers will provide a concrete return timeline at a later date. Wesley’s absence won’t impact fantasy basketball, but it does leave Portland down another guard with Scoot Henderson (hamstring) still out.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
UTA • Forward • #0
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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 • Forward-Guard • #20
about 1 month 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 • Guard • #3
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe is still looking for his first 20-point game of the season, but he probably had his best game of the year so far against the Nuggets on Friday. The 22-year-old shooting guard had 19 points on 14 shots including three made three-pointers. Sharpe played just 24 minutes as he was still dealing with a calf injury.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month 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.
POR • Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Wesley exited Friday’s game during the first half when he appeared to roll his right ankle. However, the Trail Blazers are referring to his issue as a right foot injury. Rayan Rupert has picked up a few minutes in Wesley’s absence, but this does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe was initially probable for Friday’s game, with a sore left calf limiting him to 24 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. He’ll be in the starting lineup, looking to get going after a slow start to the season.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Williams is available to make his first appearance of the 2025-26 season. According to acting head coach Tiago Splitter, the Time Lord will be under a minutes restriction. The restriction (which was not revealed) was expected due to Edwards’ injury history and the fact that he last appeared in a game on February 20. Yang Hansen’s minutes will likely decrease, but he hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Murray is back after missing Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. With Matisse Thybulle (thumb) out, his playing time may increase. However, that isn’t enough to make Murray a player worth rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Thybulle injured his left thumb during Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. Further examination revealed a torn UCL, prompting Friday’s surgery. While he does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, Thybulle’s absence may result in a few more minutes for Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert. Neither is worth adding in redraft leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe is dealing with a sore left calf, only playing 24 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. But the probable tag suggests he’s closer to playing on Friday than not. If he cannot play, that may open the door for Jerami Grant to move into the starting lineup. While Grant has been a starter in recent seasons, the move to the bench has increased his fantasy value substantially.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Williams has a realistic chance of playing on Friday in what would be his first appearance of the season. While the Time Lord has high fantasy potential, the inability to remain healthy has made him a challenging player to rely on. If Williams can play, rookie Yang Hansen would likely take a hit, but he’s struggled thus far.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Murray did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. And with Matisse Thybulle departing during the first half after spraining his left thumb, Rayan Rupert entered the rotation and played 14 minutes. Thybulle has already been ruled out for Friday, making Rupert the “next man up” if Murray can’t play.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Thybulle sprained his left thumb during the first half of Wednesday’s win over the Jazz, exiting after five minutes and not returning. His absence won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but the Trail Blazers may call on Rayan Rupert for rotation minutes off the bench if Kris Murray (illness) remains out. Murray is questionable for Friday after not playing against Utah.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
UTA • Guard • #13
about 1 month 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 • Guard • #13
about 1 month 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
UTA • Center • #24
about 2 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 • Guard • #3
about 2 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
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
While Sharpe scored 18 points on Wednesday, the overall line was disappointing. For the first time in five games, he failed to record an assist, steal or blocked shot. Outside of points and three-pointers, there was no value to be had regarding fantasy basketball. The good news is that this hasn’t been the norm for Sharpe; it would be unsurprising if he bounced back on Friday against the Nuggets.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
While Avdija’s final stat line was solid, there were issues. He missed all five of his three-point attempts, but the six turnovers were more concerning, especially for managers in nine-cat leagues. Thus far, Avdija’s averaging 3.8 turnovers per game, which is why he’s only a top-75 player currently. However, punt the turnovers and he’s providing top-50 value. The decision to start Avdija over Jerami Grant (18/3/1/2 with three three-pointers in 25 minutes) has benefited both parties, with the latter surprisingly being a third-round player in nine-cat formats.
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
The move from Boston to Portland seems to have brought Holiday’s fantasy value back to life. He’s scored at least 21 points in three consecutive games, something the veteran guard did not do last season. Still rostered in just 54 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Holiday is providing third-round value in nine-cat formats. Of course, there’s the question of what will happen once Scoot Henderson returns from his hamstring injury, but fantasy managers should not worry about that right now. If Holiday is on your waiver wire, pick him up.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 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.
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Thybulle played just five minutes before exiting with a left thumb injury, finishing with three points, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer. His absence won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but the Trail Blazers will finish Wednesday’s game down two wings, as Kris Murray (illness) is also unavailable.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Added to the Trail Blazers’ injury report on Wednesday afternoon, Murray is officially out. Matisse Thybulle (hip) is available and can take on the minutes that would have gone to Murray. He is not worth the streaming risk on a 10-game night.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Thybulle is available to play on Wednesday after being initially listed as questionable. He’ll play rotation minutes off the bench but is unlikely to get the time needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Thybulle on the waiver wire.
Source: Sean Highkin
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 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
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray is a late addition to the injury report after playing 24 minutes against the Lakers on Monday. With Matisse Thybulle (hip) still out, Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant will likely see a boost in minutes if Murray isn’t able to suit up.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Thybulle will miss a second straight game with a sore right hip. During Monday’s win over the Lakers, fellow reserve Kris Murray played 24 minutes off the bench. That isn’t enough to make Murray a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues, but he’ll have a legitimate chance to play rotation minutes. That hasn’t been the case for most of his NBA career.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
about 2 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
POR • Center • #23
about 2 months ago
Clingan logged his best performance of the season against the Lakers. Efficient shooting inside the arc led him to a season-high in points, while a huge seven-rebound performance on the offensive glass allowed him to set a new season-high in rebounds and finish as the only player in Monday’s contest to reach double-digit rebounds. The second-year center has performed well following a less productive season opener. He’ll have a chance to string together consecutive double-doubles against the Jazz on Wednesday.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 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 • Guard • #3
about 2 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
about 2 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.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 2 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 • Guard • #3
about 2 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 • Forward • #28
about 2 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.