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WAS • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham, who played 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks, is dealing with a sprained right thumb. However, with Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore absent from the injury report, Branham will likely fall out of the rotation if he’s available on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Johnson has missed Washington’s last seven games with a hip injury, most recently playing on November 21. While the rookie’s minutes are likely to be limited, his return will affect fellow rookies Will Riley and Jamir Watkins. Of the two, Watkins is more likely to fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton will miss a second consecutive game with a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie replaced him in the lineup for Saturday’s loss to the Hawks, playing 32 minutes. He should retain that role, although Tre Johnson could take away a few minutes since he has been removed from the injury report.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to recover from a strained right adductor. Marvin Bagley III has been his replacement in the starting lineup, but the inconsistent production has made him challenging to trust in fantasy leagues. Tristan Vukčević will once again slot in as the backup center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s double-double was Queta’s second in five games and fifth of the season, as he continues to hold down the starting center role in Boston. Rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the 7-footer is providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats. While Queta may not be an elite fantasy center, he’s a suitable option for managers who need boosts in rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage.
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
While White did not record any steals on Sunday, the three blocked shots were the most in a game for him since November 23. The Celtics guard continues to provide excellent category league value, ranking well within the top-50 in eight- and nine-cat formats. White will only have one game on the schedule for Week 8, with the Celtics visiting the Bucks on Thursday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
White finished Week 7 with an excellent stat line, making it three straight and six of the last seven games in which he’s scored at least 30 points. The Celtics star kept the turnovers in check on Sunday, making it two straight appearances with three miscues or fewer. Brown and the Celtics play once during Week 8, as they visit the Bucks on Thursday. While the schedule isn’t great for fantasy managers, it is for a player who dealt with hamstring issues earlier this season.
WAS • G • #3
about 2 months ago
There weren’t a ton of bright spots in this one for the Wizards as they fell to 3-19 on the season and dropped their second straight after a brutal 45-point loss at the hands of the Celtics earlier this week. The 34-year-old veteran remains a decent scoring threat for fantasy purposes, averaging 18.6 points through 22 games, but he doesn’t add much else at this advanced juncture of his career. The Wizards are off until Friday when they face the Cavaliers before closing out the week with a road matchup against the Pacers.
WAS • G • #8
about 2 months ago
The Wizards are without Bilal Coulibaly, Khris Middleton and Alex Sarr, with Middleton being the most recent absentee. Carrington, Champagnie and Bagley start with the latter being the best streaming option. While Carrington’s fantasy ceiling has been raised, McCollum should also have the ball in his hands plenty.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • F • #00
about 2 months ago
With Alex Sarr (adductor) out, Vukčević has played rotation minutes as Marvin Bagley’s backup. While the consistent playing time has been good, Vukčević has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Whitmore will be in the Wizards’ rotation on Saturday, but the role does not lend itself to fantasy managers deriving worthwhile value. Even with Khris Middleton unavailable, don’t expect Whitmore’s role to change too much.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Middleton was initially questionable for Saturday’s game. His absence frees up a place in the starting lineup, with Justin Champagnie being the most likely option to fill the void. Champagnie is worthy of consideration in deep leagues but is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
The main knock on White this season has been a rough field goal percentage, but this was the third straight game he has shot at least 50 percent from the floor. He’s shooting 38.8 percent this season, which is a terrible mark, but it’s slowly getting better. He didn’t contribute many defensive stats in this game, but the career highs in assists, steals and blocks have allowed White to have an excellent season thus fatr.
BOS • Guard • #27
about 2 months ago
Walsh has been an excellent defender as a starter for the Celtics, but the scoring hasn’t come consistently. However, during this four-game win streak, Walsh has scored in double figures three times, with this performance coming 24 hours after he had a career-best 22 points. Walsh has been an intriguing sleeper in dynasty leagues for a few years, and the former five-star is now contributing in redraft leagues. It may not continue at this rate, but he has been playing well.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
After missing the first night of the Celtics’ back-to-back, Brown was back in the lineup for this game. The last game he played in was his 42-point performance against the Knicks, and he picked up right where he left off. This was his 12th time scoring at least 30 points this season, and he has at least 30 in five of his last six appearances. That was enough in this one for Boston to win its fourth straight game, which they’ll look to continue in Toronto on Sunday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown returns to the Celtics’ starting lineup after missing Thursday’s win over the Wizards with an illness. He’s averaging career-bests in points (29.0) and assists (4.8) per game, and has been Boston’s best player in the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles). With Brown back in the lineup, the Celtics will have a better chance of securing a fourth consecutive win.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • • #
about 2 months ago
A third straight absence for Cooper won’t impact Washington’s rotation since he hasn’t seen the floor often when he’s healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Whitmore’s limited role off the bench hasn’t resulted in much fantasy production this season. If he were to miss a game for the first time this year, Jamir Watkins and Malaki Branham would likely see a bump in minutes, though there wouldn’t be a clear streaming option based on Whitmore’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
The 14th-year pro has started all 16 games he’s appeared in so far in his first full season with the Wizards. He’s averaging 10.4 points per game, which is the fewest since his rookie season. Should he be unable to go, Bub Carrington and Justin Champagnie could see more opportunities.
Source: Josh Robbins
WAS • F • #00
about 2 months ago
Vukčević has taken on a larger role recently with Alex Sarr (adductor) sidelined. Sarr will remain out on Saturday, so if Vukčević isn’t available to play the reserve center minutes behind Marvin Bagley, Washington will likely have to utilize small-ball lineups, which could feature Anthony Gill or Justin Champagnie at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George entered Thursday’s game in a slump, having shot 8-of-28 from the field over the previous three games. He got back on track against the Celtics, but it wasn’t enough to help Washington avoid a 45-point defeat. The recent slump dropped his fantasy value just outside the top-100, but the second-year wing should be fine. He remains someone who has to be rostered in all 12-team leagues, and George will be more valuable later in the season.
WAS • Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Due to the nature of Thursday’s game, with the Wizards losing 146-101, Middleton only played 25 minutes. In a more competitive game, he likely plays more, especially with Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson sidelined due to injury. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward has been a 12th-round player over the last two weeks. That doesn’t move the needle much in fantasy basketball, especially for a player who isn’t playing both ends of back-to-backs.
WAS • G • #3
about 2 months ago
McCollum once again led the way offensively for the Wizards, who were on the receiving end of one of the worst beatings in franchise history. And before the NBA season reaches the point where a shutdown is a realistic possibility, the concern for McCollum manager is nights like Thursday. He still played 31 minutes against the Celtics, so all wasn’t lost. But the Wizards being without multiple players capable of trimming the veteran’s workload in a blowout likely ensured that McCollum surpassed 30 minutes.
BOS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
After reaching double figures in 11 of his first 12 games this season, Simons has scored ten points or more in six of his last ten, including three straight. And the decrease in scoring has done significant damage to the guard’s fantasy value, as he does not produce much in other fantasy-relevant categories. Simons is ranked just outside the top-200 in eight-cat value, a significant departure from his production while in Portland. Fantasy managers have to hold out hope that he’ll turn things around eventually, but the role he currently holds isn’t great.
BOS • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
One of three Celtics to score at least 20 points on Thursday, Pritchard was also responsible for eight assists. Before the 146-101 blowout of the Wizards, he last reached that number in a November 23 win over the Magic. Pritchard’s scoring has not been as consistent as hoped recently, but he’s still averaging 18.4 points per game over the past two weeks. He’ll look to build on Thursday’s effort when the Celtics host the Lakers on Friday.
BOS • Guard • #27
about 2 months ago
Walsh benefitted from Jaylen Brown’s absence on Thursday, producing the best offensive night of his NBA career. Not only did the former second-round pick notch a career-high point total, but this was his first 20-point game as a pro. Over the past two weeks, Walsh has been close to a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. While he hasn’t reached the point where he needs to be rostered in more than four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Walsh is trending in the right direction.
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
With Jaylen Brown (illness) out, the available Celtics had more opportunities to shine offensively against an overwhelmed opponent. White led the way, recording his first 30-point game of the season while also providing excellent value in rebounds, assists and three-pointers. Even better for the Celtics was that he only needed to play 29 minutes, as they host the Lakers on Friday.
WAS • • #
about 2 months ago
While Justin Champagnie is available for Thursday’s game, he has been bumped from the Wizards’ starting lineup in favor of Watkins. A second-round pick, the rookie wing will make his first NBA start. Watkins’ offensive ceiling is relatively low, but he may be able to pick up some defensive stats for those who have him in dynasty leagues.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • G • #0
about 2 months ago
It’s a brutal blow for the Wizards, since Coulibaly is their top perimeter defender. Bub Carrington and Justin Champagnie will see more minutes, but it will likely just mean more usage for guys like Kyshawn George and CJ McCollum.
Source: Josh Robbins
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
This will be Brown’s first missed game of the season, and has been anticipated over the last couple of days. His absence will mean more shots from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White but also increased usage for guys like Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, and Sam Hauser.
Source: John Karalis
WAS • • #
about 2 months ago
Cooper’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has rarely been part of the Wizards’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Middleton did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the 76ers, as it was Washington’s second game in as many nights. His return means Justin Champagnie will head back to the bench. While Champagnie’s ceiling is lowered with the change, he’ll still be in the rotation as the Wizards remain without Tre Johnson and Corey Kispert.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • G • #0
about 2 months ago
Coulibaly had just two points and was -20 in 25 minutes against the 76ers on Tuesday. The 21-year-old shooting guard is set to miss Thursday’s game against the Celtics with a right oblique strain. Bub Carrington and Will Riley are candidates for more minutes in Coulibaly’s absence.
Source: Josh Robbins
WAS • Center • #20
about 2 months ago
Sarr is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right adductor strain on Thursday against the Celtics. The 20-year-old center will be replaced in the starting lineup by Marvin Bagley, who had 13 points, eight rebounds and five blocks against the 76ers on Tuesday. Bagley is worth streaming in deeper formats until Sarr returns.
Source: Josh Robbins
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown is expected to miss a game for the first time this season, which opens up a ton of minutes and shots. Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez are all candidates to start in place of Brown, though all four should see a boost in minutes.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White continues to provide consistent fantasy value. While he may not offer an extremely high ceiling, the veteran guard’s floor is excellent. In nine-cat formats, he’s providing third-round value, sitting just outside the top-30. Against the Knicks, White recorded a complete stat line after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers. Payton Pritchard (10/4/3/1 with one three-pointer) took a hit production-wise with White back in the lineup, but that was to be expected after his outstanding performance in Cleveland.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
One game removed from recording his first triple-double of the season, Brown dropped a season-high 42 points on Tuesday. Boston trailed by as much as 14 during the first quarter but, thanks in part to Brown, would lead by as many as 21 points before holding on for the win. Brown’s eight-cat fantasy value has aligned with his Yahoo! ADP, as he’s providing third-round value. The lone issue on Tuesday was the turnover count: Brown committed four, but the overall production compensated for it.
WAS • • #
about 2 months ago
Washington selected Riley with the 21st pick in June, but he hasn’t seen the floor much during his rookie season. However, he 26 minutes in Tuesday’s blowout loss, which led to him setting a new career high for scoring. Riley likely won’t hold standard-league value for much of this season, though there is a chance he makes a big impact during silly season. However, there is certainly some intrigue in dynasty leagues.
WAS • G-F • #9
about 2 months ago
With Khris Middleton sidelined for the second night of Washington’s back-to-back, Champagnie was able to get the starting nod. In just 24 minutes, Champagnie was able to turn in a full stat line and was one of seven Wizards to score in double figures. Middleton should be back to take on Boston on Thursday, but Champagnie will be a decent streaming option if he gets the chance to start in the future.
WAS • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Bagley started a second straight game with Alex Sarr (groin) sidelined once again. He wasn’t able to match his 22 points from Monday’s game, but he was able to match his career high of five blocks, which he initially set in his fourth NBA game in 2018. Bagley wasn’t the only player to benefit from Sarr’s absence; Tristan Vukcevic chipped in 16 points off the bench for a second straight game, which was enough to lead to the Wizards in scoring in this one. If Sarr remains out against the Celtics on Thursday, both Bagley and Vukcevic will have some streaming appeal.
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White and Queta are available after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers. Their returns mean that Sam Hauser and Xavier Tillman head back to the bench, but only Hauser is guaranteed to play rotation minutes. Boston’s other three starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • G-F • #9
about 2 months ago
With Kyshawn George being cleared to play, there’s just one change to the Wizards’ starting lineup. Khris Middleton (rest) is out and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Champagnie. Cam Whitmore should also get more time off the bench, but Champagnie’s ceiling is raised due to the opportunity to start.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George is good to go after initially being considered questionable. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting small forward. With the Wizards being down multiple wings, Cam Whitmore is still in line for a boost to his usage on Tuesday.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
The veteran will get the night off for maintenance as Washington plays the second leg of a back-to-back set. Washington is dealing with a number of injuries, which means Cam Whitmore could see plenty of run in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
Washington gritted out a tough win over Milwaukee on Sunday, and the Wizards may just be giving George a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Corey Kispert (thumb) is out indefinitely, Tre Johnson (hip) is out, and Khris Middleton is resting. That leaves Cam Whitmore as the man who could see a massive usage boost. Whitmore is worth streaming on Tuesday’s six-game slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
As expected, both players will take the court after sitting out Sunday on the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back set. White and Queta should handle their usual workloads with the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta missed Sunday’s game, which was the second of a back-to-back. That allowed Xavier Tillman to slide into the starting lineup, where he was relatively unproductive in 30 minutes of action. Tillman will be pushed to a reserve role with Queta back, which will eliminate the streaming value he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White did not play in Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers, which was Boston’s second game in as many nights. His anticipated return on Tuesday would push Sam Hauser to the bench, leaving the veteran forward with little streaming value.
Source: Zack Cox
BOS • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Pritchard stepped up to carry Boston on the second night of a back-to-back with Derrick White (calf) sidelined, eclipsing the lofty 40-point mark for the first time this season. He came out of the gate firing, scoring eight points in the first two minutes, and finished the half with a game-high 18 points. He finished 6-of-11 from beyond the arc and shot a blistering 68 percent overall. His biggest moment came in the final minute when he buried a turnaround jumper in the lane to give Boston a five-point cushion, later sealing the win with a pair of free throws in the closing seconds. The Celtics open a four-game week Tuesday against the Knicks before matchups with the Wizards, Lakers and Raptors.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown wasn’t as impactful from a scoring standpoint on the second night of a back-to-back following a 41-point outburst during Saturday’s narrow loss to the Timberwolves, but he still found a way to make an all-around impact in this one. He deferred to a red-hot Payton Pritchard throughout the night and recorded the fourth triple-double of his career by stepping up as a rebounder and facilitator. He also got to the free throw line for a whopping 16 attempts. He’s delivered second-round value from a fantasy standpoint over the past three games, averaging 31 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals and one block during that span.
BOS • Guard • #27
about 2 months ago
Walsh saw a massive uptick in minutes with both Derrick White (calf) and Neemias Queta (ankle) sitting out the tail-end of a back-to-back and delivered the most impressive all-around performance of his career. He pulled down six offensive rebounds as part of a double-double effort while knocking down four of seven shots from the floor.
BOS • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
With Neemias Queta and Derrick White sidelined, Hauser and Tillman will slide into the starting lineup. Luka Garza started in place of Queta on Wednesday, but it will be Tillman that gets the nod for this game. Hauser should be a reliable source of three-pointers with the minutes boost.
Source: John Karalis
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White played through his calf injury Saturday, but he’ll sit out the second leg of the Celtics’ back-to-back set. White is presumably getting the night off for maintenance, and fantasy managers should pencil him in to return on Tuesday against the Knicks. With White on the sideline, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons should pick up additional minutes.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White played through his calf injury Saturday, but he’ll sit out the second leg of the Celtics’ back-to-back set. White is presumably getting the night off for maintenance, and fantasy managers should pencil him in to return on Tuesday against the Knicks. With White on the sideline, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons should pick up additional minutes.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta returned to Boston’s lineup on Saturday and went off for 19 points, 18 boards and two swats. He’ll get Sunday off for the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back set, and the expectation is that he’ll return to action on Tuesday against the Knicks. With Queta sidelined, Luka Garza could draw a spot start against Cleveland.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta returned to Boston’s lineup on Saturday and went off for 19 points, 18 boards and two swats. He’ll get Sunday off for the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back set, and the expectation is that he’ll return to action on Tuesday against the Knicks. With Queta sidelined, Luka Garza could draw a spot start against Cleveland.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown won the battle but lost the war. He was able to outscore Anthony Edwards 41-39, but the Celtics ended up coming up short on the scoreboard. Brown matched his season high for scoring, which allowed him to exceed 30 points for a third straight game. He also set a new career high for steals. This was arguably Brown’s best game of the season, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Cavaliers on Sunday, which will be the second night of a back-to-back.
BOS • Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Hauser hasn’t been able to provide much consistent value this season, but he has been solid lately, having hit four triples in two of his last three appearances. He started the first two games of the year but has been in a reserve role since then. Unless he gets the chance to start, he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues, even if he has had a pair of strong performances recently.
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta missed Wednesday’s game against Detroit, which allowed Luka Garza to start in his place. Garza only played five minutes off the bench in this one, while Queta logged 29 minutes. That was enough time for Queta to set a new career-high for rebounds. This was his fourth double-double this year, and in his first season as a full-time starter, Queta has been a top-100 player in nine-category scoring. He will continue to be a must-roster player for the rest of the season.