DEN • Center • #15
Jokic and the Nuggets ran out of gas against one of the NBA’s deepest teams, with things turning in the second quarter. Leading by five entering the period, Denver was outscored by a 39-20 margin, thanks partially to Oklahoma City’s strategy adjustment. They went small, using Alex Caruso on Jokic, and the move worked. While some may argue that the Thunder guard was allowed to be a bit more physical than usual, it’s on the three-time MVP to adjust. It was a disappointing end for The Joker, who remained the top option in fantasy basketball this season. While Victor Wembanyama (if healthy) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will also deserve consideration for the top pick in redraft leagues, Jokic should be the preferred option for many fantasy managers.
17 days ago
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DEN • Guard • #4
9 days ago
Westbrook was on the injury report for Game 7 against the Thunder with a hand injury, and he announced that the surgery will repair two breaks in his right hand. There’s no reason to think this will impact his status ahead of training camp, but it does help justify his struggles over the final five games of Denver’s series against Oklahoma City. Westbrook has a $3.5 million player option and could choose to run things back with the Nuggets for another season.
Source: Law Murray
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14 days ago
Adelman took over for Michael Malone as the interim head coach with three games left in the regular season and led the Nuggets to Game 7 against the Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. Adelman, 44, has been an assistant coach with the Nuggets since 2017 and is the son of former NBA coach Rick Adelman. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon publicly lobbied for Adelman to be made full-time head coach in the aftermath of the Nuggets’ loss to the Thunder. According to Charania, the Nuggets were impressed with Adelman’s work as the interim head coach and will take some time before hiring a new general manager.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Forward • #1
17 days ago
Give Porter credit for playing through the left shoulder injury he suffered during the first round. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, he struggled in this series outside of a 21-point effort in Game 3. Remove his 5-of-6 effort from beyond the arc in that overtime victory, and Porter was 4-of-30 from three. Game 3 was also the only contest in which Porter surpassed 10 points and was one of two games where he scored in double figures. We’ll likely receive a more definitive answer regarding the severity of Porter’s shoulder injury in the coming days, now that Denver’s season is over. And the Nuggets’ front office (whoever is hired to be the new lead executive) will have some questions to answer this offseason regarding the roster makeup. Despite his perceived upside, MPJ has mainly been a middle-round player in standard leagues during his NBA career. Fantasy managers can expect more of the same in 2025-26.
MIN • Center • #27
7 days ago
Outside of Game 4, Gobert had little impact on the action in the Western Conference Finals. He made his only shot attempt in Game 5 but only played 19 minutes, as Timberwolves coach Chris Finch searched furiously for answers in a game that got away from his team early. While fantasy managers hoped Karl-Anthony Towns’ departure would boost Gobert’s fantasy value, things did not work out that way. Boasting a Yahoo! ADP of 47, he finished outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats and outside the top-60 in nine-cat. Gobert is approaching the point in his career when he should not be a top-50 selection in standard leagues.
CHI • Center • #9
8 days ago
With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine gone from the Windy City, the final piece of Chicago’s “big three” could finally be on the move. The Bulls will surely have no shortage of suitors for Vucevic, a player who can consistently get 20/10 with a handful of assists and a three-pointer or two. Keep an eye on the Lakers as a potential trade partner, as they desperately need help in the frontcourt.
Source: Sam Amico
CHI • Center • #9
8 days ago
With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine gone from the Windy City, the final piece of Chicago’s Big 3 could finally be on the move. The Bulls will surely have no shortage of suitors for Vucevic, a player who can consistently get 20/10 with a handful of assists and a three-pointer or two. Keep an eye on the Lakers as a potential trade partner, as they desperately need help in the frontcourt.
Source: Sam Amico
