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WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
Poole was initially left off the injury report by Washington, but it was an error. Poole will miss a third-straight game when they take on Utah. Rookie Bub Carrington should remain in the starting unit, with Marcus Smart filling out the backup minutes.
Source: Varun Shankar
WAS • F • #22
9 months ago
Holmes played 20 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Heat, again serving as Alexandre Sarr’s backup. If he’s unable to play against Utah, Tristan Vukcevic will move into that role. However, Vukcevic is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Forward • #18
9 months ago
George exited early from Monday’s loss after suffering a jaw contusion, and the same injury could keep him out against Utah. Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert are both candidates to replace him in the starting unit, and both should see extra minutes if George is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • • #
9 months ago
Etienne has been playing with Brooklyn’s G-League affiliate in Long Island and has earned a two-way spot from the club. He has yet to make an NBA appearance since going undrafted in 2022 but could play a role during “silly season.”
Source: Jake Fischer
WAS • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Middleton didn’t play a ton of minutes, but he was on the court long enough to lead his team in scoring and deliver some useful peripherals. Over the last two games, he’s gone for at least 16/3/3/2, and he’s ranked just outside the top 100 in per-game fantasy value over the last week. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues could do worse.
WAS • Forward • #18
9 months ago
George sustained a facial injury and left the game late in the fourth quarter. He finished the night with 10 points, eight boards, five assists, a steal and two triples across 32 minutes before his early exit. George has seen his playing time increase from 26.2 minutes pre All-Star break to over 31 minutes after the break, and he’s ranked inside the top 140 over the last two weeks. George is worth a look in deeper leagues as he continues to play a large role for Washington, but fantasy managers will need to keep an eye on his status following Monday’s injury.
WAS • Forward • #15
9 months ago
A 2021 second-round pick, Thor most recently played for the Cavaliers on a two-way contract before being waived. Moving to a rebuilding team may present more opportunities for Thor to play, but this signing is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Michael Scotto
BKN • Guard-Forward • #0
9 months ago
Whitehead is not on the injury report after being ruled out for Brooklyn’s last few games. However, even when he’s healthy, Whitehead hasn’t had a spot in the team’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Guard-Forward • #9
9 months ago
Watford sat out the second night of Brooklyn’s back-to-back this past weekend, but he should return to his role playing about 20 minutes per game off the bench. His return will likely take away a few minutes from Jalen Wilson and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Guard • #1
9 months ago
Russell will be back in the lineup after a five-game absence. Killian Hayes had been starting at point guard with Russell out, but Brooklyn didn’t give him a second 10-day contract. Russell will return to his spot in the starting lineup, but it won’t dramatically impact the rest of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Thomas sat out the second night of Brooklyn’s back-to-back on Saturday, but he will be back against San Antonio. He should return to take his spot in the starting unit, which will push Keon Johnson back to a reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
Poole will miss a second-straight game with a hyperextended right elbow. Bub Carrington should remain in the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. The Wizards also played Marcus Smart 20 minutes off the bench; the veteran guard should take on a similar role against the Heat.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • G-F • #9
9 months ago
Washington is making a long-term commitment to Champagnie, who is averaging 7.5 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 50.7 percent from the field this season. The former UDFA bounced around from the Raptors, Celtics, and Heat before catching on with the Wizards in early 2024. Champagnie maintains little fantasy value at this time, but the Wizards are hoping he can become a solid three-and-D wing as he hits his prime.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • • #
9 months ago
On the final day of his 10-day contract, Hayes returned to the city where his NBA career began. The former lottery pick struggled against the team that drafted him, shooting 1-of-6 from the field while providing modest production in the rebound and assist categories. The Nets will have a decision to make regarding Killian. The health of D’Angelo Russell will likely influence the Nets’ decision regarding Hayes. Reece Beekman (3/1/1/3 in 26 minutes) may figure more prominently in the bench rotation if the Nets do not re-sign Hayes and Russell remains out.
BKN • Guard • #45
9 months ago
As has been the case since he cracked the Nets’ rotation, Johnson had another game in which he shot poorly but provided value in other areas. The 20 percent night from the field won’t help category league managers on the verge of losing that category, but Johnson did grab eight rebounds and hit two three-pointers. Rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo leagues, he has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. However, his value moving forward depends on how much Cam Thomas plays. While he did not play on Saturday, Thomas did replace Johnson in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Thunder.
BKN • Forward • #2
9 months ago
Johnson had a brutal shooting night in Detroit, which included going 0-of-10 from beyond the arc. His streak of 60 consecutive games, the second-longest in franchise history, ended in brutal fashion. Due to poor performance, Johnson has become a 10th-round player in nine-cat formants over the past two weeks. He’ll look to bounce back on Tuesday when the Nets visit the Spurs.
BKN • Forward • #13
9 months ago
On a night when Cameron Johnson, Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams combined to shoot 11-of-49 from the field, Martin was among the few bright spots for the Nets. The 23 points are the most he’s scored since November 27, when he tallied a career-high 30 against the Suns. While this one performance doesn’t make Martin a player who should be rostered in most fantasy leagues, it does put him on the radar for the “silly season.” The Nets played Saturday without Cam Thomas, which freed up additional scoring opportunities.
WAS • Forward • #18
9 months ago
George’s shooting struggles remain, but that isn’t something that dynasty managers should worry about. He will figure that out eventually. It’s everything else that he has done this season that makes him an exciting prospect, and this game was no exception. George set a new career-high for assists and was able to maintain his recent uptick in defensive production. George should be considered a high-upside option during “silly season”, and he has shown plenty of flashes in his first year in the league that should make him an enticing rookie to dynasty managers.
WAS • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Middleton’s production has been limited since being traded to Washington, but he played well on Saturday. He had his highest scoring game as a Wizards and still provided value in other categories while playing just 24 minutes. Middleton’s role has been limited with Washington, and that isn’t likely to change at any point. However, he proved in this game that he can still contribute standard league value in a limited role. Washington only has three games next week, but Middleton should be productive when he’s on the floor.
WAS • • #
9 months ago
After missing three games with an ankle sprain, Sarr was back in the lineup against Charlotte. He didn’t have a great night, but it was good to see the rookie back on the floor, and he was able to play 26 minutes. Richaun Holmes, who had been starting in place of Sarr, played the other 22 minutes at center off the bench and contributed 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one steal. Holmes may be able to continue providing value even with Sarr back, though his upside will be limited as a reserve.
BKN • Guard • #45
9 months ago
Saturday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Nets. As a result, Cam Thomas will not play after returning from a hamstring injury on Friday. His absence means Keon Johnson returns to the starting lineup. While Johnson hasn’t shot the ball well, the overall production makes him worth rostering when allowed to start.
Source: C.J. Holmes
WAS • • #
9 months ago
With Jordan Poole sidelined, Carrington will slide into the starting unit in his place. Sarr also returns to the starting lineup after missing Washington’s last three games. That will push Richaun Holmes back to the bench, which will eliminate the streaming value that he held.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
WAS • G • #15
9 months ago
Saturday’s game against the Hornets will be the fifth Brogdon has missed with a sprained left ankle, having suffered the injury before the All-Star break. Keefe’s statement didn’t offer a specific timeline beyond saying he expects Brogdon to play at some point. The veteran guard has been more impactful in the Wizards locker room than in fantasy leagues, and that won’t change when he returns.
Source: Varun Shankar
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Sarr has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but is set to return Saturday against the Hornets. The 19-year-old center’s return to the starting lineup will send Richaun Holmes back to the bench.
BKN • Guard-Forward • #9
9 months ago
Watford played just 16 minutes in the Nets’ loss to the Trail Blazers Friday. The 24-year-old power forward is out Saturday with left hamstring injury management, which could mean he won’t be playing both games of a back-to-back in the near future. Watford can provide deep league value when the opportunity for more minutes presents itself.
BKN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Thomas returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out for almost two months Friday, but the Nets are going to manage the 23-year-old shooting guard’s injury and he will sit out the second leg of the back-to-back against the Pistons. Keon Johnson will likely move back into the starting lineup with Thomas out.
BKN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Thomas started, but played only 21 minutes as the Nets lost by 19 points Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had been out for almost two months with a hamstring injury. While his minutes should only increase from here, Thomas can put up points in a short amount of time on the floor. He had 16 points against Portland while missing all four of his 3-point attempts. It should only get better from here for Thomas.
BKN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Claxton is back after serving a one-game suspension on Wednesday, meaning Day’Ron Sharpe will head to the bench. The more notable change is Thomas, who is back after missing nearly two months with a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect too much from him immediately, but Thomas doesn’t need much time to explode offensively. Due to his return, Keon Johnson heads to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
Poole is out with a right elbow hyperextension. Given how much usage the 25-year-old shooting guard typically takes up, a slew of Wizards will see a boost in fantasy value Saturday. Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Marcus Smart, Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George and Khris Middleton could all benefit with Poole already ruled out.
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Sarr has missed the last three games with ankle injury and his status is once again up in the air for Saturday. Richaun Holmes had 20 points in 19 minutes in his last spot start with Sarr out. Holmes would be worth streaming in deeper formats if Sarr is out again Saturday.
BKN • Guard-Forward • #0
9 months ago
The Nets are calling this “right knee soreness.” It’s unclear how long it will keep him sidelined, but Whitehead’s absence won’t have an impact on their immediate rotation. He is certainly a candidate to play a larger role down the stretch of the season if healthy.
Source: Collin Helwig
BKN • Guard • #24
9 months ago
Thomas, who hasn’t played since January 2, will make his return against Portland after missing nearly two months. Thomas has been a starter for most of the season, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he came off the bench and was on a strict minutes restriction. Eventually, Thomas will likely overtake Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin in the rotation, though the Nets will likely be careful with him to avoid further injury.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Williams has hit double figures in points in four straight and five of his last six games, one reason why he’s provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Also, Wednesday’s double-double was Williams’ second of the season. He’s rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which may increase based on the recent production. Something that may boost Williams’ fantasy value later this season would be the Nets deciding to limit Cameron Johnson’s minutes, but that isn’t guaranteed to happen. Johnson finished Wednesday’s defeat with 19 points, three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 33 minutes.
BKN • • #
9 months ago
Currently on a 10-day contract, Hayes has his best game as a Net on Wednesday. The 7-of-13 night from the field included Hayes shooting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc. He’s a career 27.6 percent shooter from three, so fantasy managers need to keep this night in perspective. However, Wednesday’s performance may improve Hayes’ chances of getting a second 10-day, especially if D’Angelo Russell (ankle) remains out.
BKN • Center • #20
9 months ago
Starting for the suspended Nic Claxton, Sharpe had the best game of his NBA career on Wednesday. He established season-highs in points (25) and rebounds (16), with the former also being a career-high. Also, this was just Sharpe’s fourth 20-point game as a professional and first since March 2023. This night won’t change much in the short term, as Claxton will be eligible for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers. However, fantasy managers should file this away for the “silly season,” especially if Noah Clowney doesn’t return from his ankle injury anytime soon.
WAS • F • #24
9 months ago
After scoring 13 points on 4-of-15 shooting in games against the Magic and Nets, Kispert got back on track Wednesday night. He’s scored 20 points or more in two of his last five games and can provide solid three-point value. Before that two-game slump, he ripped off a run of seven straight games in double figures, averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.3 three-pointers while shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Kispert is only rostered in seven percent of Yahoo! leagues; he’ll be worth a dice roll in deep leagues for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.
WAS • F • #22
9 months ago
Starting for the injured Alexandre Sarr (ankle), Holmes did not miss a shot on Wednesday. The 20 points were a season-high, with the offensive output making up for the non-existent defensive stats. Holmes is unlikely to revisit his fantasy basketball “glory days” at this stage in his career, but he’s worth a look in deep leagues when allowed to start. Sarr’s absence also means more playing time for Tristan Vukcevic, who finished Wednesday’s defeat with eight points, two rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in 19 minutes.
WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
After a rough 2023-24 campaign, Poole has been much-improved, even if the strides taken have not resulted in more wins for the Wizards. He’s provided top-50 value in eight-cat formats, something few (if any) fantasy managers expected. With Wednesday’s effort, Poole has scored 20-plus points in consecutive games for the first time since February 7-8, and he has been a top-40 player over the past three weeks in eight-cat. Even better for fantasy managers is that Poole and the Wizards end Week 17 with a game against the Hornets on Saturday.
Source: The Athletic
BKN • Center • #20
9 months ago
Starting center Nic Claxton is serving a one-game suspension after recording his sixth flagrant foul point of the season during Monday’s loss to the Wizards. Sharpe will move into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling despite the difficulty of this matchup. He’s worth streaming with Claxton and Noah Clowney unavailable.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Guard-Forward • #0
9 months ago
Whitehead’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Nets’ rotation when healthy. Hopefully, this is not an injury that keeps him out for an extended period, as there may be “silly season” opportunities for Whitehead if the Nets aren’t in contention for a play-in spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Forward • #2
9 months ago
Johnson will shake off a questionable tag and play against OKC at Barclays. He’s come on strong as Brooklyn’s go-to scoring option, and he should continue to operate in that manner on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Sarr will miss a third straight game, which means Richaun Holmes should remain with the first unit. Holmes has averaged 11 points, eight rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 blocks across 29.5 minutes over his last two starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report