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35-36|L10: 3-7
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GSW • Power Forward • #21
about 10 hours ago
Post only played 11 minutes on Friday, as he exited prematurely with a sprained left ankle. A potential absence for the second-year center would not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, but the Warriors were already lacking depth in the post. Draymond Green (back) did not play on Friday, Al Horford (calf) exited after five minutes and Kristaps Porziņǵis is still under a minutes limit. The Warriors end Week 20 with a game against the Knicks on Sunday.
Source: Danny Emerman
GSW • Forward-Center • #8
about 10 hours ago
Porziņǵis remains under a minutes restriction, with the Warriors’ big man logging 20 minutes on Friday. However, he took advantage of those minutes, recording his first 20-point game since joining the team. Add in the fact that Porziņǵis recorded a complete stat line, and few, if any, fantasy managers will turn their noses up at this performance. The Warriors, who lost Al Horford (calf) and Quinten Post (ankle) during Friday’s defeat, finish their Week 20 with a game against the Knicks on Sunday.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
about 10 hours ago
After totaling 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting in his prior two appearances, Podziemski exceeded that number on Friday. Add in the rebounds and three-pointers, and this was a solid effort from the Warriors’ guard, even if he did not record any defensive stats. Since the All-Star break, Podziemski has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. With Stephen Curry (knee) out for at least one more week, Podz is worth picking up if he’s on the waiver wire in 12-team leagues.
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
about 11 hours ago
Curry exited Friday’s game during the second quarter, and the Warriors announced at the beginning of the fourth that he won’t return due to a sore left adductor. Gary Payton II and Malevy Leons may pick up a few more minutes with Curry sidelined, but neither will be worth the streaming risk moving forward.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
about 12 hours ago
Horford played five minutes before exiting due to tightness in his right calf. The veteran center’s exit likely means more playing time for Quinten Post, especially with Draymond Green (back) out and Kristaps Porziņǵis under a minutes restriction.
Source: Danny Emerman
GSW • Forward-Center • #8
about 13 hours ago
Melton is back after a one-game absence, which pushes Will Richard to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Porziņǵis, who steps in for Draymond Green. Green is out with a back injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 13 hours ago
Added to the injury report less than an hour before tipoff, Green is now out. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, and Will Richard may fill the void. De’Anthony Melton’s return to action could have bumped the rookie, but he may stay since Green is out.
Source: Golden State Warriors
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 13 hours ago
Green has been added to the Warriors’ injury report, which is not a good sign regarding his availability for Friday’s game. With Al Horford already starting, Will Richard could remain in the starting lineup if Green doesn’t play. If Green plays, Richard will likely head to the bench, since De’Anthony Melton is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward • #21
about 14 hours ago
Post, who did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls, is back in the rotation for Friday’s game. However, he is not guaranteed to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball, so the second-year center can be left on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 14 hours ago
Melton is good to go after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls. His return will likely push Will Richard to the bench, where the rookie offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #
about 18 hours ago
Cooper is dealing with a sprained right ankle. His potential absence would not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Trae Young and Bub Carrington being available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
1 day ago
Like Trae Young, Sarr’s playing time has been limited, with the second-year center logging 23 minutes on Thursday. However, that’s all the time he needed to record two steals and five blocked shots, excellent production for category league managers. The Wizards play once more in Week 20, and they begin Week 21 with a back-to-back, which is a concern for Sarr managers.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
1 day ago
Young played 21 minutes on Thursday, finishing with solid numbers in points and assists. While the minutes limit does the point guard no favors in terms of fantasy value, getting some production from Young is better than not having him on the floor at all. The Wizards end their week with a game against the Celtics on Saturday, another challenging matchup for Young and his new team.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
1 day ago
One game removed from being on the wrong end of a historic performance by Miami’s Bam Adebayo, the Wizards bounced back with a solid effort in Orlando. Coulibaly, whose banked-in three-pointer with five seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, led the way. His 29 points were a career-high, with the Wizards’ wing recording a complete stat line. Scoring hasn’t been Coulibaly’s best attribute, so fantasy managers should not expect Thursday’s effort to become the norm. However, there should be more room for him to put up numbers as the Wizards close out their season.
GSW • Power Forward • #21
1 day ago
Soreness in both feet sidelined Post for Monday’s loss to the Bulls. With Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņǵis available, Post is not likely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
1 day ago
Melton missed Tuesday’s game against Chicago and could remain sidelined against Minnesota. Will Richard started in place of Melton in his return from a four-game absence and would likely maintain that role if Melton misses another game, though his streaming upside will be limited.
Source: Tim Reynolds
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
1 day ago
Curry is available after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls, which was the Warriors’ second game in as many days. He can provide three-point production off the bench, but Curry is not a player who has to be rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
2 days ago
That means Moody will miss Friday’s home game against the Timberwolves, which will be his fifth missed game in a row, but could return at any point after that. As of now, his conditioning seems fine, but he is only shooting with his left hand, so we would assume he comes back near the tail end of the road trip, if at all. Moody was playing between 27 and 35 minutes per game before he got hurt, and while the Warriors may ease him back in, he should return to that role soon after his return. That means the current minutes and usage increase for Will Richard, Pat Spencer, and Gary Payton could be nearing an end.
Source: Danny Emerman
WAS • Point Guard • #8
2 days ago
Carrington had been questionable despite playing 36 minutes against the Heat on Tuesday, but the 20-year-old will be able to suit up after all. However, with Trae Young (knee) not on the injury report, Carrington will head back to the bench, where he’ll play around 20-23 minutes.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
3 days ago
Watkins is back after a four-game absence, which led to more rotation minutes for Leaky Black. Neither player is worth the risk in redraft leagues, but there should be playing time available to both due to Kyshawn George’s elbow injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #8
3 days ago
Carrington started Tuesday’s loss to the Heat, playing 36 minutes. With Trae Young absent from the injury report, Bub will come off the bench if he’s available to play against Orlando.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard • #30
3 days ago
Though Curry has returned to on-court work, he will be re-evaluated in March 21 before deciding when he will return to the lineup. He has already missed 15 games, with the Warriors going 5-10 during that stretch, and he will miss at least five more. Gui Santos will continue to start in his place, with extra minutes and shots to go around for everyone.
Source: Shams Charania
GSW • Point Guard • #61
3 days ago
The Warriors received solid contributions from their bench on Tuesday, with Spencer and LJ Cryer (17/1/2 with three three-pointers) scoring 17 points apiece. The former also provided solid value in the assist category, with his six helpers being the most in a game for Spencer since February 25 against the Grizzlies (nine). More should be learned about Stephen Curry’s progress on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a knee injury. His availability affects the fantasy values of the entire perimeter rotation, including Spencer and Cryer.
GSW • Point Guard • #
3 days ago
Having hit double digits in rebounds in two of his last three appearances, Payton recorded his second double-double of the season on Tuesday. The few who have him on their fantasy rosters also received good value in the steals category. Payton is not a must-roster player, but his fantasy value increases on nights when the Warriors don’t have De’Anthony Melton, as was the case against the Bulls.
GSW • Center • #42
3 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Jazz, Horford played a season-high 34 minutes against the Bulls. While he shot the ball poorly, including a 2-of-8 night from inside the three-point line, the veteran center did finish with a complete stat line. The Warriors end Week 20 with games on Friday and Sunday, with the second being part of a back-to-back.
GSW • Forward-Center • #8
3 days ago
Tuesday was a reminder that Porziņǵis does not need to log heavy minutes to have an impact. He played 20 minutes against the Bulls, producing solid numbers in points, rebounds and blocked shots. The Warriors have two more games in Week 20, but the last, Sunday against the Knicks, is the first of a back-to-back. Given the recent health struggles, Porziņǵis isn’t guaranteed to be available for any game, but the remaining schedule may work in his favor for this week.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
4 days ago
Johnson’s offensive production has picked up recently, with the rookie having scored at least 15 points in three consecutive games. He was efficient against the Heat, shooting over 50 percent from the field. Unfortunately, the overall stat line was a bit lean on Tuesday. Johnson has the potential to be an impactful option for fantasy managers over the final month, especially in points leagues, as his playing time should be a priority for the Wizards.
WAS • Small Forward • #
4 days ago
Riley led the Wizards in minutes on Tuesday, and he’s scored at least 19 points in four of his last six appearances. Interestingly, the rookie was used in a reserve role in the two games before that, with Leaky Black as the starter. One would think that starting Riley would be a priority for the Wizards the rest of the season, but you never know. Hopefully, Tuesday’s performance convinces the Wizards to leave Riley in the starting five.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
4 days ago
The Wizards are still limiting Sarr’s playing time, but he made the most of his 20 minutes on Tuesday. The 28 points are the most in a game for the second-year center since putting up 29 in a January 27 win over the Trail Blazers, and three shy of his season-high. However, as encouraging as this performance was, Sarr’s playing time is a concern for fantasy managers the rest of the season. And with the front office wanting to strengthen its draft lottery odds, there isn’t much incentive to play Sarr heavy minutes.
GSW • Shooting Guard • #
4 days ago
Richard and Horford are available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Jazz, and they’re in the starting lineup. De’Anthony Melton and Quinten Post are not available, hence the two openings.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
4 days ago
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Melton would play in this game, which would be his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back this season after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. However, it won’t be the knee keeping him on the sidelines, but left adductor soreness. Expect Gary Payton II and Pat Spencer to take on extra minutes.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 days ago
Green was listed as questionable on the second night of this back-to-back, but he will be good to go. He has averaged 10.7 points and 8.0 assists over his last two games and will look to stay hot in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward • #21
4 days ago
Dealing with bilateral foot soreness, Post will not be available for Tuesday’s game. His absence won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball, as Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņǵis are available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #
4 days ago
Riley will return to the starting unit after coming off the bench the last two games. Leaky Black started on Sunday, but he will be in the G League and unavailable for this game. Carrington returns to the starting unit with Trae Young (knee) sitting this one out.
Source: Washington Wizards
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
4 days ago
Appearing in a game for the first time since December 4, Curry played 12 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Jazz. His absence alone does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Warriors will be down multiple rotation games against the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
4 days ago
Golden State’s injury report is lengthy for the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Melton’s potential absence could free up extra playing time for Pat Spencer and Gary Payton II.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #4
4 days ago
Tuesday’s game will be the fourth that Moody has missed due to a sprained right wrist. Will Richard is off the injury report and is one of the players who will be asked to do more because the Warriors will be shorthanded in the second game of their back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
4 days ago
Fortunately, Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) is available, but Golden State’s frontcourt depth could be limited if Green or Post are ultimately ruled out. If that happens, Al Horford should pick up the slack, and Gary Payton II (probable) and Gui Santos could see some additional run as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Center • #42
4 days ago
Both players sat out Monday’s loss to the Jazz, but both will return for the second leg of Golden State’s back-to-back set. Horford’s role may be limited due to the availability of Kristaps Porziņģis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
While Podziemski missed all four of his free-throw attempts, he shot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The rebounds, assists and steals also helped compensate for the poor shooting at the charity stripe, but Podz has made just 63.2 percent of his attempts since the All-Star break. He’ll look to clean that up moving forward, starting with Tuesday’s game against the Bulls.
GSW • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
4 days ago
Appearing in a game for the first time since December 4, Curry looked far from rusty in his 12 minutes. Shooting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, the 12 points were two shy of his tally in his Warriors’ debut on December 2. Due to the lack of production in other categories and the minutes, Curry should not be rostered in fantasy leagues. The question is whether there’s enough time remaining in the season for the veteran guard’s minutes to hit an acceptable number for fantasy managers.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
5 days ago
Watkins’ continued absence means there will be a spot in the rotation for Leaky Black, who started and played 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Pelicans. While he isn’t a must-add player, Black is worth watching due to his recent workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
5 days ago
After a four-game absence, Vukčević will be available for Tuesday’s game. His return likely means less playing time for Julian Reese, who played 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #11
6 days ago
Young only played 18 minutes in his second game with the Wizards after playing 19 minutes in his debut on Thursday. While the 27-year-old point guard was productive with 17 points and eight assists, the key to him regaining a fantasy ceiling is playing more minutes. As it currently stands, Young is difficult to trust down the stretch of the fantasy season.