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36-36|L10: 8-2
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Wizards
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WAS • Center • #00
13 days ago
Vukčević and Gill are the players the Wizards have relied on at the center position as Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis remain out due to injury. The former has been under a minutes restriction, most recently logging 19 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Raptors. If either player sits out Monday’s contest, the Wizards will have to go small, likely meaning more minutes for Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
13 days ago
George’s left knee contusion kept him out of Thursday’s loss to the Hawks, but he returned on Saturday and logged 15 minutes against the Raptors. If he’s able to play on Monday, fantasy managers should expect George’s minutes to be restricted. That would boost Will Riley’s value, as the rookie played 35 minutes off the bench against Toronto.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
13 days ago
While George was back in the Wizards’ lineup after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Hawks, he was one of three starters under a minutes restriction. He logged 15 minutes against the Raptors, with Tre Johnson (eight points, three rebounds, one block and one three-pointer) and Tristan Vukčević (13 points, three rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers) logging 19 apiece. After getting off to a hot start to the season, George’s fantasy value has lost its luster due to injuries and subsequent minutes limits.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
13 days ago
None of the Wizards’ five starters exceeded 23 minutes on Saturday, with Coulibaly leading the way in that category. He was productive in those 23 minutes, but the Wizards’ rotation continues to be a frustrating one for fantasy managers to fill out. Coulibaly hasn’t been the best fantasy option this season, and it’s fair to question if that changes in the final six weeks of the regular season. With Washington’s four-game Week 19 beginning with a back-to-back, there isn’t much to gain from picking up Coulibaly.
WAS • Small Forward • #
13 days ago
While Kyshawn George’s return pushed Riley back to the bench, the rookie still played starters’ minutes on Saturday. Not only did he lead the Wizards in points and minutes, but Riley was also the only player on the team to surpass 30 minutes. Even if Riley continues to come off the bench, playing time should not be an issue, given that multiple players — including George — are under minutes restrictions and the Wizards’ focus on holding onto their first-round pick. Washington plays four games in Week 19, starting with the Rockets on Monday.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
14 days ago
George is back in the lineup after missing Thursday’s loss to the Hawks, which pushes Will Riley to the bench. However, George will be under a minutes restriction, which preserves some of Riley’s fantasy value. Also due to have their playing time restricted for Saturday’s game are Johnson and Vukčević.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
14 days ago
White was instant offense off the bench with 20 points in 21 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The 26-year-old point guard had a good game, but it’ll be difficult for White to provide fantasy value without playing more minutes. So far his bench role has resulted in 16, 17 and 21 minutes in his first three games with the Hornets.
CHA • Center • #14
14 days ago
Diabaté had no steals or blocks in this one, but was effective on the offensive end. The 24-year-old power forward had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and also added five assists. Diabaté dominated minutes over backup Ryan Kalkbrenner 33-14, which is the key to him maintaining fantasy value.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
14 days ago
Miller’s 26 points and six three-pointers were both game-highs as the Hornets cruised past the Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward has bounced back after a few rough showings with 59 points over his last two games. The Hornets have four games upcoming next week, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
14 days ago
George missed Thursday’s loss to the Hawks with a knee contusion, but is set to return after a one-game absence. The 22-year-old forward will return to the starting lineup with Will Riley moving back to the bench.
WAS • Small Forward • #
14 days ago
Riley is available to play after being listed as questionable with a right ankle contusion. With Kyshawn George (knee) also available, Riley is likely headed back to the bench for Saturday’s game against the Raptors.
WAS • Center • #00
14 days ago
Vukcevic is dealing with a left hip impingement that’s put him on the injury report this week. The 22-year-old small forward was initially listed as questionable, but is available to play against the Raptors on Saturday. Vukcevic started and played 17 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks.
WAS • Center • #00
15 days ago
Due to a left hip impingement, Vukčević was also questionable for Thursday’s loss to the Hawks. He ultimately started and logged 17 minutes, with Anthony Gill playing 31 minutes off the bench. If Vukčević can go on Saturday, his hip injury may prevent him from playing the minutes he needs to achieve fantasy relevance.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #
15 days ago
Riley, who has been diagnosed with a right ankle contusion, started and played 36 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks. The rookie was in the lineup because of Kyshawn George’s absence, and he is also questionable for Saturday. The Wizards may need to call on Justin Champagnie or Leaky Black to fill the void if Riley and George can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
15 days ago
George did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks, which led to Will Riley moving into the starting lineup. However, with Riley also questionable for Saturday, the Wizards may turn to Justin Champagnie or Leaky Black to fill the void. Champagnie offers a far higher ceiling, but he has been far from a sure thing in fantasy basketball recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
15 days ago
Johnson was one of four players to score 14 points for Washington in this game, but his came efficiently in just 20 minutes. He has been hovering around 20 minutes since returning from a six-game absence with an ankle injury. This was a strong performance, but his role may be limited the rest of the way, limiting his fantasy upside.
WAS • Small Forward • #
15 days ago
The rookie made his third ever start in place of Kyshawn George, who was sidelined with a left knee contusion. Riley set a new career high for rebounds, which led to the first double-double of his career. The rookie has had some productive outings throughout the year and should continue to play a large role for the remainder of the season, giving him plenty of upside as a silly season target.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
15 days ago
Miller only needed 26 minutes to match his season high for scoring to help the Hornets win a third straight game on the road. During this three-game road trip, he averaged 26 points and 5.3 triples per game while shooting at least 55 percent from the floor in each game. Miller has had a few rough games in February after a strong finish to January, but he has been able to get back on track recently.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
15 days ago
The limiting factor for LaMelo recently has been that Charlotte keeps blowing teams out. He only played 22 minutes in this game but was efficient during his time on the floor. Ball has played 50 games this season, meaning he just needs to play in two more to surpass his total games played as a rookie and make this the second-most games he has played in during a season. With a player as talented as Ball, availability is the most important ability.
CHA • Small Forward • #
15 days ago
Not only did Knueppel match his career high for three-pointers in a game, but he broke the record for most three-pointers in a season by a rookie. He now sits at 209 triples on the season, surpassing Keegan Murray’s record of 206. Murray did it in 80 games, and the next two on the list are Donovan Mitchell (187 in 79 games) and Damian Lillard (185 in 82 games). Knueppel has played just 59 games and could get to 81 if he plays the rest of the season, meaning he should make the record borderline unbreakable. He has been a fantasy star as a rookie and has a bright career ahead of him.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
16 days ago
Young and Sarr were re-evaluated this week, and neither player is particularly close to a return to game action. And in the case of the former, he has yet to make his Wizards’ debut. As a result, fantasy managers are left to stash Young and Sarr in IL slots, while the absences make Bub Carrington and Tristan Vukčević more valuable in fantasy leagues.
Source: Meghan McPeak
WAS • Small Forward • #
16 days ago
The Wizards won’t have Kyshawn George for Thursday’s game, as he is out with a left knee contusion. Riley, who tallied 18 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks, moves into the starting lineup. The rookie wing is a player who should be rostered throughout the silly season, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Center • #00
16 days ago
Vukčević missed Tuesday’s game against the Hornets but will be back in action against the Hawks. Over the last two weeks, he’s averaging 10.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.0 steals in just under 20 minutes per game.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
16 days ago
George is battling a knee contusion that has kept his minutes down since the start of the month. With the Wizards not feeling much pressure to win games, they are not going to stress one of their young players more than they feel is necessary. The last time George missed a game, Justin Champagnie started but Sharife Cooper also played 27 minutes.
CHA • Small Forward • #
17 days ago
McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28. Fantasy managers, who should not have the rookie rostered, must operate under the assumption that McNeeley is out indefinitely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
17 days ago
With Alex Sarr (hamstring) sidelined, Vukčević has been the starting center when healthy. If he’s unable to go on Thursday, the Wizards will likely turn to Anthony Gill. He would only be worth a look as a deep-league streamer due to Washington’s lack of healthy frontcourt options. There would also be more minutes available to Jamir Watkins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
17 days ago
George, who has a left knee contusion, played 21 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks. If he’s unable to play in Thursday’s rematch, the Wizards would have a void to fill in the starting lineup. Justin Champagnie is the most likely replacement, and he would be worth streaming if allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
17 days ago
Bridges was back in the lineup after serving a four-game suspension, though he only played 22 minutes in his return due to the lopsided score. He was able to put together a solid stat line, and if the game was closer, he may have been able to have a more productive outing. They’ll head to Indiana to play on Thursday, and Bridges should be able to contribute more in his typical role.
CHA • Center • #14
17 days ago
Diabaté suited up for the first time since Feb. 9, which was when he got into an altercation with the Pistons that led to his four-game suspension. He immediately made his presence felt in his first game back. He produced a well-rounded stat line, especially on the defensive end. Diabaté should be an excellent option for the remainder of the season as the Hornets’ starting center.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
17 days ago
White’s first game with the Hornets was also his return to Chicago. His first NBA game as a member of a team other than the Bulls was where he spent the first 6.5 seasons of his career. He was productive in his 16 minutes on the floor in the blowout win, but he’ll need to play a larger role to hold standard league value. However, he is returning from a calf injury, so he should take on more minutes as he logs more games.
WAS • Small Forward • #
17 days ago
The rookie had some excellent performances prior to the All-Star break, but he had struggled recently. However, he was one of the few bright spots in a blowout loss. Riley should be one of the premier silly season options over the final seven weeks of the season, though it may come inconsistently in the near future. Still, he proved in this game that he is worthy of being stashed.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
17 days ago
It was a rough shooting night for Carrington, but he was productive in other areas to make up for it. He set a new season high for rebounds, though he had one of his lowest-scoring outings of the season. Year two hasn’t been kind to Carrington, and while he should continue to play big minutes down the stretch of this season, he hasn’t been productive enough for managers to be optimistic about his future.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
17 days ago
The second-round rookie and summer league standout didn’t see much playing time early on, but he has taken on a larger role over the past month. He has scored in double figures in five straight games, though he wasn’t able to supply his typical dose of steals. Watkins should continue to play a significant role for the remainder of the season, and his impact has been consistent recently. He may be a productive option during silly season.
CHA • Center • #14
18 days ago
Bridges and Diabaté are back after serving four-game suspensions for their roles in a fight with the Pistons on February 9. Their returns push Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner to the bench. While both will remain in the rotation, Williams and Kalkbrenner take hits to their respective fantasy values.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Center • #00
18 days ago
Vukčević is back after missing Sunday’s loss to the Hornets with a right hand contusion. His return means that Anthony Gill will come off the bench after making a spot start the last time out.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
18 days ago
It’s unclear if White will face a minutes restriction after such a lengthy layoff, but his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Tre Mann and Sion James.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
18 days ago
Vukčević sustained a right hand contusion on Friday, and it cost him Sunday’s matchup with the Hornets. He’ll be back in action following a one-game absence, and he should slot in as Washington’s starting center, sending Anthony Gill to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
19 days ago
White hasn’t appeared yet in a game for Charlotte since coming over before the trade deadline. The 26-year-old point guard is now likely to make his Hornets debut in Tuesday’s game against his former team the Bulls given his probable listing with a left calf strain. Tre Mann and Sion James are candidates to lose minutes with White returning.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
20 days ago
The 21-year-old shooting guard could’ve had a big game, but with the game in hand after three quarters none of the starters played in the fourth quarter. Coulibaly has provided top-100 per game value over the last two weeks. The Wizards have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Hawks on Tuesday.
CHA • Center • #
20 days ago
Kalkbrenner went to the locker room with an ankle injury, though he was cleared to return later in the game. The 24-year-old center ended up only playing 15 minutes. Kalkbrenner’s value will decrease back to what it had been for most of the new year now that Moussa Diabaté’s suspension is over.
CHA • Small Forward • #
20 days ago
Knueppel wasn’t the star of the game, only because his teammate LaMelo Ball had 37 points and 10 three-pointers. The 20-year-old shooting guard had 28 points and five three-pointers, following up a 33-point performance on Friday. He also had seven rebounds and four assists. Knueppel has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
20 days ago
LaMelo’s 10 three-pointers tied the Hornets franchise record. The 24-year-old point guard played only 27 minutes, but caught fire from beyond the arc. Ball also had seven assists and zero turnovers, only adding to his masterful performance. The Hornets have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Bulls on Tuesday.
WAS • Power Forward • #16
20 days ago
George is back after missing Friday’s win over the Pacers, and he will step in for Justin Champagnie, who is out with a knee injury. The other change is Gill, with the Charlotte native starting for the injured Tristan Vukčević (hand).
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Small Forward • #9
20 days ago
Champagnie had to exit Friday’s win over the Pacers with a sore right knee, and he won’t play on Sunday. His absence opens a spot in the Wizards’ starting lineup, which could be filled by Kyshawn George, who is available to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
20 days ago
Vukčević suffered a right hand contusion during Friday’s win over the Pacers, which limited him to 20 minutes. With Alex Sarr (hamstring) also out, the Wizards will have to rely more on Anthony Gill, and Jamir Watkins’ playing time should increase as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
21 days ago
White’s continued absence protects the minutes of Tre Mann and Sion James, neither of whom is worth the risk in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
21 days ago
McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28, and he isn’t in the Hornets’ rotation when healthy. The rookie’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
21 days ago
Williams did not play in Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, as it was Charlotte’s second game in as many nights. With Miles Bridges serving the final game of his four-game suspension, Williams will likely move into the starting lineup. If so, that would bump Sion James to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
21 days ago
Making his third consecutive start as the Hornets await Moussa Diabaté’s return from a four-game suspension, Kalkbrenner had one of his most productive nights of the season. The rookie center recorded his third double-double of the season and first since November 4, playing 36 minutes. The 13 rebounds were a season-high for Kalkbrenner, who hit double figures in that category for the fourth time. Diabaté will also be suspended for Sunday’s game against the Wizards, so don’t hesitate to add Kalkbrenner if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
21 days ago
In the past, a poor shooting night would lead to Ball having a terribly inefficient night overall. He’s grown this season, and the Hornets point guard committed two turnovers in Friday’s defeat. That was one of the reasons why Charlotte was able to hang with the Cavaliers despite LaMelo struggling with his shot. Fantasy managers may not take much solace in that, but it’s a clear sign of growth for the point guard.
CHA • Small Forward • #
21 days ago
Knueppel entered Friday’s game trailing Donovan Mitchell by one three-pointer in the race for the most triples in the NBA. The rookie took over the top spot with a 7-of-15 effort against the surging Cavaliers. While his performance didn’t result in a victory for the Hornets, Knueppel continues to play at a high level in his debut campaign. And with the Hornets visiting the Wizards on Sunday, he could be in for another big night to end Week 17.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
22 days ago
James will start in place of Grant Williams on the second game of a back-to-back for the Hornets. Charlotte, one of the hottest teams in basketball, will look to avoid consecutive losses, which haven’t happened since the beginning of January. The Hornets are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings but just a half-game behind the Hawks for 9th place.
Source: Owen O’Connor
CHA • Power Forward • #2
22 days ago
Williams had a strong outing on Thursday as a starter, but he’ll get the night off for rest on the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back set. Miles Bridges is still suspended, which should mean increased playing time for Tidjane Salaün. Salaün logged 20 minutes in Thursday’s loss to Houston.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
22 days ago
White hasn’t appeared in a game for Charlotte since being traded in early February, and fantasy managers will have to wait at least one more game for that debut. Tre Mann and Sion James will continue to handle backcourt responsibilities off the bench until White is back in action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
22 days ago
Kalkbrenner continues to start and dominate the center minutes for the Hornets while Moussa Diabaté is suspended. The 24-year-old center had 12 points, four rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes in the loss to the Rockets. Kalkbrenner will still be usable in deeper formats for two more games with Diabaté suspended.
CHA • Power Forward • #2
22 days ago
Williams got another start with Miles Bridges still suspended and came through for fantasy managers that needed him as a streamer in deeper formats. The 27-year-old had 20 points, nine boards and made four three-pointers. Williams will be usable in deeper formats for another couple of games before Bridges is back, though this level of production can’t be expected on a nightly basis.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
22 days ago
To say that Miller struggled with his shooting on Thursday would be putting it mildly. The 23-year-old small forward was hardly efficient with 17 points on 22 field goal attempts, which included a 1-of-12 performance from behind the three-point line. Miller should continue to get more shots with Miles Bridges still suspended, but he’ll need to do better than volume scoring to his reach his ceiling.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
24 days ago
White has yet to make his Hornets’ debut, and that won’t change on Thursday. The Hornets will continue to rely on Sion James and Tre Mann to provide perimeter depth off the bench. Neither qualifies as a must-roster player in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
24 days ago
McNeeley continues to miss time with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has not logged consistent rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report