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29-23|L10: 7-3
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Wizards
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CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The Cavaliers are without Donovan Mitchell (illness) for Friday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. While De’Andre Hunter has made starts in the past, it will be Proctor who receives the nod against the Bulls. While the rookie has not provided much fantasy value this season, the opportunity will be there for him to change that on Friday.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham has missed Washington’s last three games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup to take on Memphis. However, with Bilal Coulibaly back, there won’t be many minutes left for Branham.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton has missed Washington’s last four games but could make his return to the lineup. Justin Champagnie has been starting in place of Middleton, but if Middleton returns, Champagnie will be pushed back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter was initially listed as questionable and has now officially been ruled out. Tyrese Proctor should see a bump in minutes off the bench, and with Donovan Mitchell (illness) also sidelined, Proctor could be in for a big night.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
No Mitchell may result in De’Andre Hunter returning to the starting lineup. While his category league value has been limited, Hunter will be worth streaming with Cleveland playing without its two best players. Jaylon Tyson, already in the starting lineup, will also have added fantasy value. He’s the superior streaming option for fantasy managers needing a guard.
Source: Danny Cunningham
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr missed the last six games with a strained right adductor. The 20-year-old center played just 24 minutes in his return to the court, but he still led the Wizards in points with 18. Marvin Bagley had 13 points in 19 minutes off the bench, but his minutes could be scaled back in future games as Sarr’s minutes increase.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr and Coulibaly are back in the Wizards’ starting lineup after missing time due to injury. As a result, Justin Champagnie and Marvin Bagley III will head to the bench. This ensures that Carrington will continue to start, as the Wizards remain without Khris Middleton.
Source: Washington Wizards
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, and that won’t change on Friday. Jaylon Tyson has taken advantage of the opportunities thrown his way, and the second-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell put up 32 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Bulls in Chicago. If he’s unable to play in Friday’s rematch, the Cavaliers would have a massive hole to fill in their lineup. De’Andre Hunter could move back into the starting lineup, but his category league value has been limited this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right thumb sprain. The 22-year-old power forward was unlikely to be in the Wizards rotation regardless of his health. Branham isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues at this point.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
After coming off the bench in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Hornets, Tyson was inserted back into the Cavaliers’ starting lineup. That was good news for fantasy managers, and the second-year wing responded with a complete stat line and his third 20-point game of the season. De’Andre Hunter (12/5/1 with two three-pointers) doesn’t offer a similar ceiling, whether you’re talking “real” or fantasy basketball. And based on the pregame reports, Tyson should be in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future. Providing top-100 value in eight-cat formats, he’s rostered in just 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Grab him if he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
After playing 22 minutes in his first game back from a finger injury on Sunday, Allen logged 28 minutes against the Bulls and was more productive overall. With Evan Mobley (calf) out for a few weeks, there should be more room for Allen to operate in the post. However, he attempted only nine shots against the Bulls, and the volume could prove problematic. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland commanding the ball, Allen’s ceiling isn’t as high since he rarely looks to do anything scoring-wise from outside of 15 feet.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland continues to struggle with his shot, and that has negatively impacted his fantasy value. After Wednesday’s defeat, he’s shooting 36.3 percent from the field, which would be the lowest percentage of his NBA career by a sizable margin (previous low was 40.1 percent as a rookie). Add in the lack of defensive stats, and Garland has been one of the more disappointing guards in fantasy basketball this season. There’s still a lot of basketball to be played; hopefully, he can start the turnaround on Friday when the Cavs host the Bulls.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
The Cavaliers continue to underwhelm, with Mitchell’s gaudy point total being one of the few bright spots on Wednesday. He’s scored at least 30 points in 15 of the 26 games he has played this season, one reason why Spida is providing top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. While injuries have left the Cavaliers shorthanded, inconsistent play has also been an issue. Mitchell has been left to shoulder a heavier workload. While that has benefited those who have him rostered, it isn’t the best approach for a team that fashions itself as a title contender.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
The struggling Cavaliers have made a change to their starting lineup, and it will hold for the foreseeable future. Tyson, a second-year wing who has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball, returns to the starting lineup with De’Ander Hunter being bumped to the bench. Even when starting, Hunter offered a limited fantasy ceiling. Fantasy managers should rush to add Tyson if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
Source: Chris Fedor
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the fourth that Middleton has missed due to a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie has moved into the starting lineup, but that has not led to a significant increase in playing time. With Bilal Coulibaly available, there isn’t much to gain from streaming Champagnie, even if he remains in the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr is no longer on the injury report after missing six games with a strained right adductor. His return affects Marvin Bagley III and Tristan Vukčević, with the former likely headed to the bench. While some managers in deep leagues can consider holding onto Bagley, neither he nor Vukčević has much fantasy value when Sarr plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly is good to go after missing the last four games with an oblique injury. Bub Carrington has filled the void in the starting lineup for the previous three games; he may be headed to the bench on Thursday. However, prepare for the possibility that Coulibaly’s minutes may be restricted.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Even if Branham is cleared to return from his sprained right thumb, he’s unlikely to be in the rotation, especially with Bilal Coulibaly available to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland led the Cavaliers in scoring during regulation before coming up empty on all three of his shot attempts as they somehow went scoreless in overtime. He also committed a costly turnover with 23 seconds left in the marathon affair that enabled Charlotte to hang on for an improbable win. Cleveland will attempt to get back on track next week with a pair of matchups against the Bulls, who rank 23rd in defensive rating since the start of December.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland led the Cavaliers in scoring during regulation before coming up empty on all three of his shot attempts as they somehow went scoreless in overtime. He also committed a costly turnover with 23 seconds left in the marathon affair that enabled Charlotte to hang on for an improbable win. Cleveland will attempt to get back on track next week with a pair of matchups against the Bulls, who rank 23rd in defensive rating since the start of December.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
It was an off-night for Cleveland’s primary catalyst as Mitchell went just 1-of-10 from three-point range during regulation and missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer. He also came up empty on all three of his shot attempts during overtime as Charlotte pulled out a stunning win. The clunker comes on the heels of a surreal 48-point eruption during Friday’s win over the lowly Wizards. He’ll attempt to rebound next week when the Cavaliers face off against the reeling Bulls in a pair of contests.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen made his return to Cleveland’s lineup following a six-game absence dating back to November 28 due to a finger injury. The 27-year-old big man was limited to just 22 minutes and hoisted just eight field goals. It’s been a bit of a lost season for him so far but the positive news is that he’s healthy and back in the mix as the Cavaliers attempts to get back on track without Evan Mobley (calf) for a couple weeks.
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Bagley had little trouble handling Indiana’s overmatched frontcourt as he recorded his second consecutive double-double, attempting double-digit free throws for the third time in his last six contests since the start of December. The 26-year-old former lottery pick is averaging 14 points and 8.7 rebounds during that span, offering some appeal in deeper fantasy formats. The Wizards return to action on Thursday with a road tilt against the Spurs before weekend contests against the Grizzlies and Spurs.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Carrington was ice-cold from the floor — draining just 4-of-11 shots, including 2-of-7 from three-point range — on the heels of a stellar all-around performance during Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers where he delivered 27 points, six rebounds and eight assists. The 20-year-old upstart has emerged as a viable option in deeper fantasy leagues over the past week, averaging 19 points, 6.5 rebounds and one steal over his past two games. He’s taken advantage of an uptick in scoring opportunities with several of Washington’s key contributors sidelined due to injury. He’ll attempt to keep the momentum going when the Wizards face the Spurs on Thursday in a road matchup.
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Champagnie pulled down 11 defensive rebounds to notch his first double-double of the young season. The 24-year-old guard has delivered fourth-round fantasy value over the past two weeks, averaging 10.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks over his last six games dating back to the start of December. He’s a decent pickup for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues as he should continue to get opportunities for the rebuilding Wizards as they deal with a plethora of injuries to key contributors.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Jarrett Allen will reclaim his starting spot, and Dean Wade will replace Jaylon Tyson in the first unit. Tyson is still expected to see meaningful minutes off the bench, and he should be held in fantasy leagues, especially with Evan Mobley out for multiple weeks.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, which has freed up additional minutes for Jaylon Tyson and De’Andre Hunter. That will remain the case on Sunday, with Tyson offering a slightly higher fantasy ceiling for managers competing in category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen is on track to make his first appearance since November 28, and it would come at an excellent time for the Cavaliers. With Evan Mobley (calf) out for at least two to four weeks, Allen would possess a higher fantasy ceiling as the lone post player in the starting lineup. If he remains out on Sunday, expect to see plenty of Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
While Mobley played 36 minutes in Friday’s win over the Wizards, he suffered a strained left calf and will be sidelined for a bit. According to the Cavaliers, it’s a Grade 1 strain and Mobley is expected to miss approximately two to four weeks. With Jarrett Allen sidelined by finger injuries on both hands, Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant will figure more prominently in the frontcourt rotation. Wade has played more than Bryant, making him the preferred streaming option if Allen can’t play on Sunday against the Hornets.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the sixth that Sarr has missed with a strained right adductor. The center rotation should remain the same in his absence, with Marvin Bagley III filling the void in the starting lineup and Tristan Vukčević serving as the backup. Bagley offers a higher streaming ceiling since he’s the starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the third straight that Middleton has missed, as he continues to deal with a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role. However, he played only 18 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, while rookies Jamir Watkins and Will Riley logged 29 and 24 minutes, respectively, off the bench. With Tre Johnson returning to action on Friday, there may not be enough minutes for Champagnie to affect fantasy basketball, even if he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Branham is unavailable for a second straight game as he deals with a sprained right thumb. However, his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the guard is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George’s three-point production against the Cavaliers led to him tallying 15 points for the third straight game. His numbers were quiet across most of the remaining statistical categories from a fantasy basketball standpoint, which hasn’t been the case during his second NBA season. Fouls also played a role in his finishing with only 26 minutes of game action. Assuming fouls aren’t an issue on Sunday against the Pacers, George will have a chance to land some solid production.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Carrington tied a team-high in points on Friday and also led the Wizards in assists. He was the most productive player on the team during his 41 minutes of game action, highlighted by the five threes he tallied. The scoring and three-point marks that the second-year guard tallied were both season highs, and he’ll look to build off the performance and put together another strong one on Sunday against the Pacers.
WAS • G • #3
about 2 months ago
McCollum was one of two Wizards players to score over 25 points in the loss. He shot efficiently en route to nearly tallying 30 points, but also contributed as a facilitator in the process. Even with the Wizards’ struggles this season, the veteran guard is still finding ways to produce. His scoring numbers are as low as they’ve been since his sophomore season, but not far off his 21.1/ 3.8/ 4.1 splits last season. He’ll remain a focal point of the Wizards’ offense so long as he’s in the lineup.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
The Cavaliers got back in the win column on Friday behind Mitchell’s highest scoring performance of the season. The veteran combo guard got up over 30 shot attempts for the first time this season, which he converted efficiently en route to a near 50-point performance. He used the three-point shot to his advantage and, despite the high volume of shots, he made at least a little bit of impact as a facilitator along the way. Mitchell has been on a tear lately, scoring 40 or more points in three of his last seven games and nailing at least seven threes in each of said games. He will look to stay hot against the Hornets on Sunday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
While he wasn’t his usual efficient self from a shotmaking perspective, Mobley was quite impactful on the offensive end. He produced both inside and outside the arc en route to finishing with 20 or more points for the 12th time this season, and tied a team-high in assists, as well. Mobley didn’t produce any counting stats on the defensive end, which is rare for him, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Nonetheless, he put forth some strong production from a fantasy standpoint and continues to put up solid numbers overall.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Garland was as efficient as one could be inside the arc, shooting 6-of-6 on two-point shots, but his 0-of-11 shooting from deep left him completely unimpactful from behind the line. Yet, even with the shooting struggles, Garland was one of the Cavaliers’ highest scorers on the evening and concluded with a share of the most assists. Surely, fantasy managers will want more production from Garland going forward, but they must remain patient in the early stages of the season as he continues to work his way back from offseason toe surgery.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
A sprained right thumb will keep Branham sidelined against Cleveland, but his absence shouldn’t cause much of a stir in the realm of fantasy hoops. He logged 14 minutes off the bench on Saturday, but that was due to multiple injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. He’s logged just eight minutes per game this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Cooper has missed Washington’s last three games, but he does not usually play rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Proctor is back after missing Cleveland’s last two games for personal reasons. His return will not affect fantasy basketball, even with the Cavaliers not having Sam Merrill or Max Strus.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months 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 • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 2 months 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 and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months 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
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
While Allen fully participated in Tuesday’s practice, he still has not reached the point where he can play in games. Evan Mobley will continue to start at the center position, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Also, Jaylon Tyson is worth a look in deeper leagues since he has moved into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen has missed five straight and eight of Cleveland’s last nine games, but his participation in practice suggests he’s got a chance to take the court for Cleveland’s next game. The Cavs don’t play again until Friday, which gives Allen plenty of time to recover. If Allen is cleared to play, he could reclaim his starting spot from Jaylon Tyson. Sam Merrill (hand) hasn’t played since November 17, and he did not participate in practice.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
The Cavaliers got off to an ice-cold start on the second night of a back-to-back, scoring a season-low 36 points in the first half. Mitchell came alive after the break, burying seven three-pointers and dropping 21 points in the second half as Cleveland roared back to make this one close. He had an opportunity to knock down a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds but came up empty. The 29-year-old scoring machine is averaging 30.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks over 23 games this season. The Cavaliers are off until Friday when they face the floundering Wizards before closing out a two-game week with a home matchup against the Hornets.
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 • Point Guard • #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 • Center • #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 • Small 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 • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #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
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Proctor also missed Friday’s game against the Spurs for personal reasons. The 21-year-old point guard might’ve been in line for some minutes with Lonzo Ball (knee) out. Proctor did’t play Wednesday due to a coach’s decision when Ball was available.
CLE • Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Ball had two points, six rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes off the bench against the Spurs on Friday. The 28-year-old point guard will sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Warriors for injury management reasons. His absence impacts the Cavaliers rotation, but isn’t significant for fantasy basketball.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill is set to miss his ninth consecutive game with a hand injury and has no timetable for return. Jaylon Tyson will continue to have a solid role with Merrill sidelined.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
Nae’Qwan Tomlin started this game with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, and while he was able to contribute 13 points in 18 minutes, he wasn’t as effective as Wade. Though he typically hasn’t been a productive player in fantasy basketball, he was able to start the second half and turn in a strong stat line during his 29 minutes on the floor. Wade isn’t worth rostering, but he played well in this game.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell is enjoying the best offensive season of his career, which has gone under the radar due to the Cavaliers’ struggles. He’s averaging a career-best 30.6 points per game while also shooting over 50 percent from the floor for the first time in his career. “Only” scoring 28 points in this game actually dropped his average slightly. He’ll keep pouring in the points to help the Cavs stay afloat until they get healthy.
WAS • Point Guard • #
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