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MIL • Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Rollins had a rough night shooting the basketball, and he’s gone 10-of-27 from the field in the two full games the Bucks have played since losing Giannis Antetokounmpo to a strained calf. While the former MVP’s absence means increased usage for players like Rollins, it also means increased attention from opposing defenses. The Bucks will play twice in Week 8 and have four games in Weeks 8 and 9 for those competing in leagues that will combine the two weeks due to the NBA Cup.
MIL • Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
With AJ Green (shoulder) joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines, Kuzma was tabbed to move into the starting lineup. While he wasn’t great, things could have been worse for those familiar with the forward’s recent fantasy history. Kuzma’s final stat line only lacked a block, and he shot just under 50 percent from the field. With Green likely missing multiple games, Kuzma will have some value in deep leagues despite the track record.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
No Giannis Antetokounmpo means there’s more room for Porter to spread his wings offensively, and the Bucks certainly need him to do it. He was highly productive against the Pistons, with the 32 points being a season-high. Not only did Porter record a complete line, but he was efficient, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. KPJ is rostered in 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number should increase after Saturday’s performance.
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.
MIL • Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
Already without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks won’t have AJ Green for Saturday’s game, either. His absence means Kuzma moves into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
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
MIL • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Green injured his left shoulder during Friday’s loss to the 76ers and will not play on Saturday. Kyle Kuzma started the second half in Green’s place and will likely move into the starting lineup. While not the most consistent player, Kuzma is worth rostering given the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
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
MIL • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Green injured his shoulder in Friday’s game against the 76ers and didn’t return. The 26-year-old shooting guard will be replaced in the lineup by Kyle Kuzma if he’s ruled out against the Pistons on Saturday.
MIL • Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Rollins put together a nice two-way performance, despite the loss to Philadelphia on Friday. He was efficient from beyond the arc and was one of the Bucks’ more reliable playmakers as well. The fourth-year guard has remained productive with Kevin Porter Jr. back from injury — the two are co-existing nicely in the starting backcourt so far, which should be a relief for those fantasy managers who had their doubts.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr remained productive in his fourth game back from his early-season knee injury. While he didn’t score as well as the previous two outings, he utilized the charity stripe to make his way to 20 points for the third straight game, while tallying his most productive numbers as a rebounder and facilitator since returning. The sample size has been small this season for Porter, but he’s put up good fantasy numbers more times than he hasn’t. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup, Porter Jr. will have even more freedom to create on the offensive end.
MIL • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Portis was one of Milwaukee’s most productive players on Friday. In 23 minutes, he led the team in scoring and made three-pointers, and was one of five Bucks players to score in double figures. The veteran forward didn’t make many contributions elsewhere, however — he didn’t record an assist, had minimal impact on the glass, and finished with one stock on the defensive end. Portis has had one of his least productive seasons in quite some time, from a statistical standpoint, but with the Bucks down Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), he should have opportunities to pick up his production.
MIL • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Green was initially questionable to return, and now he has officially been ruled out. Kyle Kuzma started the second half in his place.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Green shot 0-for-4 in the first half in 14 minutes and may not be available to close out this game. Gary Harris or Gary Trent Jr. will likely start the second half in his place, though both should see extra minutes.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Center • #00
about 2 months ago
Sims started the second half on Wednesday after Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) exited early. Sims finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes, and he’ll have an opportunity to post another double-double in this one. If he plays well and continues to start, he could be a reliable streaming option until Giannis returns in two-to-four weeks.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
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.
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
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Giannis went down just three minutes into Wednesday night’s game, and the Bucks were fortunate enough to quickly rule out an Achilles injury. However, it turns out that the calf injury could keep him on the shelf for an extended period of time anyway. With reports coming out that Giannis has also asked the Bucks for a trade, we’d expect the team and player to both be cautious with his return, which will likely keep him out until the beginning or middle of January. In the meantime, Bobby Portis Jr. figures to see an uptick in minutes, and both Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma will be leaned on for higher usage. Giannis’ recovery timeline could be additionally interesting because players who signed offseason extensions, like Knicks wing Mikail Bridges, aren’t eligible to be traded until February. With Giannis sidelined for a few weeks, that could open up new trade possibilities for the Bucks, if they choose to move their star.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Giannis went down just three minutes into Wednesday night’s game, and the Bucks were fortunate enough to quickly rule out an Achilles injury. However, it turns out that the calf injury could keep him on the shelf for an extended period of time anyway. With reports coming out that Giannis has also asked the Bucks for a trade, we’d expect the team and player to both be cautious with his return, which will likely keep him out until the beginning or middle of January. In the meantime, Bobby Portis Jr. figures to see an uptick in minutes, and both Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma will be leaned on for higher usage. Giannis’ recovery timeline could be additionally interesting because players who signed offseason extensions, like Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, aren’t eligible to be traded until February. With Giannis sidelined for a few weeks, that could open up new trade possibilities for the Bucks, if they choose to move their star.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
When a player goes down with a non-contact lower leg injury, as Giannis did on Wednesday, it doesn’t take much effort to fear the worst. The Bucks announced during Wednesday’s game that the superstar forward had been diagnosed with a strained right calf. During his postgame availability, Rivers said doctors had ruled out an Achilles injury. That’s great news for Milwaukee, but the next step will be to determine the severity of the injury. Jericho Sims started the third quarter and finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes. However, while that was an excellent performance for him, Bobby Portis (13/9/5 with two three-pointers in 30 minutes) and Kyle Kuzma (4/4/3/1/2 in 21 minutes) are more reliable alternatives if Giannis is out for an extended period.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
When a player goes down with a non-contact lower leg injury, as Giannis did on Wednesday, it doesn’t take much effort to fear the worst. The Bucks announced during Wednesday’s game that the superstar forward had been diagnosed with a strained right calf. During his postgame availability, Rivers said doctors had ruled out an Achilles injury. That’s great news for Milwaukee, but the next step will be to determine the severity of the injury. Jericho Sims started the third quarter and finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes. However, while that was an excellent performance for him, Bobby Portis (13/9/5 with two three-pointers in 30 minutes) and Kyle Kuzma (4/4/3/1/2 in 21 minutes) are more reliable alternatives if Giannis is out for an extended period.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
While Kevin Porter Jr. was out of the lineup, Rollins showed he was a reliable player as he moved into the starting lineup. That’s why Doc Rivers appears to be sticking with Rollins in the starting lineup even now that Porter is back. Rollins had 22 points in the win over the Pistons on Wednesday and has provided third-round fantasy value so far this season.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter was coming off a 30-point game in Monday’s loss to the Wizards, but saw an uptick in usage on Wednesday due to Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving with an injury three minutes into the game. Porter’s in line to be an impact fantasy player for the rest of the season if he can just stay healthy.
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo left Wednesday’s game after suffering a non-contact leg injury during the first quarter. The Bucks have since ruled him out with a strained right calf, which will likely mean an extended absence, with the timespan depending on the severity of the injury. Bobby Portis will have added value if Antetokounmpo is out for an extended period, as will Kyle Kuzma.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Harris missed Monday’s game against the Wizards with an Achilles injury. The 31-year-old shooting guard is available against the Pistons Wednesday, but isn’t likely to play significant minutes.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter is available after initially being listed as questionable with a back injury. The 25-year-old point guard had 30 points against the Wizards on Sunday, but left the game early with back spasms. It’s a good sign for fantasy managers that Porter’s injury wasn’t more serious as it looks like he’s running with the starting point guard job for the Bucks again.
MIL • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Portis has officially been cleared to play. He’ll provide depth off the bench, but that has not been a great place to be for him this season in terms of fantasy value. There’s no issue with holding onto Portis in deep leagues, but fantasy managers should keep their expectations in check.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
No surprise here as Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable with left adductor injury management. The 30-year-old power forward will start for the Bucks on Wednesday night amid reports that he might be considering leaving Milwaukee in the future. The Greek Freak has a difficult matchup against the tough Pistons defense Wednesday.
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
MIL • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Portis didn’t make the initial injury report, but now there is a chance he is held out against Detroit. His potential absence would likely result in his minutes being divided among Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma and Jericho Sims, which doesn’t open the door for any streaming options.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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.
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
MIL • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Harris was not available for Monday’s loss to the Wizards, resulting in a few more minutes for fellow reserve Gary Trent Jr. While Trent’s playing 31 minutes was encouraging, his production has not been consistent enough to make him a must-roster player in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Due to left adductor strain injury management, Antetokounmpo is back on the Bucks’ injury report. The good news is that he’s considered probable, so he’s likely to play. If not, Kyle Kuzma will likely return to the starting lineup. In that spot, Kuzma would be worth rostering, even with the efficiency concerns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
KPJ dropped 30 points in Sunday’s loss to Washington, but he left midway through the fourth quarter with lower back spasms. The back issue may keep him sidelined, and if he is unavailable, Ryan Rollins would presumably soak up additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
WAS • G • #3
about 2 months ago
McCollum hit a clutch triple to give Washington a four-point lead with 15 seconds left in this game to help the Wizards walk away victorious for the third time this year. It has come inconsistently, but McCollum has been much better offensively in recent weeks than he had been to start the year. He’ll look to carry this into the Wizards’ matchup with the 76ers on Tuesday.
WAS • F • #00
about 2 months ago
Vukčević has been solid off the bench lately, and he was able to play a large reserve role once again in this game with Alexandre Sarr (groin) sidelined. Sarr will remain out on Tuesday against the 76ers, so Vukčević should see a bump in minutes once again. That likely isn’t enough for him to be worth streaming in standard leagues, but in deeper formats, there should be intrigue, as well as in dynasty leagues.
WAS • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
With Alexandre Sarr sidelined with a groin injury, Bagley was able to start for the second time this season. Sarr has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game, so Bagley should be in line for another start. Currently rostered in just three percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bagley will be worth streaming if he’s able to repeat this level of production as a starter once again.
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo was still able to pour in the points, but after scoring 29 points in 19 minutes in Milwaukee’s last game, this one was underwhelming. He has scored at least 25 points in all three games since he returned from a four-game absence with a groin injury, and the only game this year in which he failed to score 20 points was the game that he exited after scoring 14 points in 13 minutes. Giannis will continue to dominate usage for Milwaukee, though up next is a tough matchup with Detroit.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
KPJ made his return to the lineup on Saturday and was solid in that game after missing 19 games with a knee injury. However, he was a stud in this game before exiting with 6:37 left in the fourth due to lower back spasms. This shouldn’t be a lengthy absence for KPJ, but there is a chance he misses Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. Still, this was a phenomenal performance for him, and he has a chance to have a special season, as long as he remains healthy.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
WAS • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
The Wizards will be without starting center Alex Sarr for at least the next two games, creating an opening in the lineup. Bagley will fill the void, making him a player worth considering in deeper fantasy leagues. While Tristan Vukčević may pick up additional minutes off the bench, he isn’t worth rostering in most leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • • #
about 2 months ago
GTJ will be available after initially being listed as probable. He’ll continue to play a significant reserve role, where he has been an inconsistent scoring option for the Bucks this year.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
WAS • Center • #20
about 2 months ago
Sarr’s absence should mean increased run for Marvin Magley and Tristan Vukčević, though it’s unclear which backup big will get the starting nod. There’s no indication that Sarr’s injury is significant, and he may just be getting a maintenance day on the first leg of Washington’s back-to-back set. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status ahead of Tuesday’s tilt with Philadelphia.
Source: NBA Injury Report