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SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
26 days ago
With Devin Vassell (ankle) sidelined, Barnes will make a return to the starting unit for the first time since before the All-Star break. Barnes isn’t a reliable fantasy option, but the extra minutes as a starter should result in a little extra production.
Source: Tom Osborn
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
After a five-game absence, Barnes did not miss a beat on Thursday. With a stat line that only lacked a blocked shot, the 20 points were the most in a game for the veteran forward since December 23, when he hit that number in a win over the Thunder. Barnes’ return meant less playing time for Carter Bryant, who finished with 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in nine minutes.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Barnes will return after missing San Antonio’s last five games. Carter Bryant has taken on extra minutes off the bench with Barnes sidelined, though that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. However, he’ll likely lose minutes with Barnes back.
Source: Tom Osborn
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Barnes has missed the Spurs’ last five games with a left ankle impingement. His absence has resulted in more playing time for rookie Carter Bryant. While his production has not made him a consistent factor in fantasy basketball, Bryant has had some positive moments since his playing time increased.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Barnes remains out, with Tuesday’s game marking the fifth he’s missed due to a left ankle impingement. His absence has freed up rotation minutes for rookie Carter Bryant. While he hasn’t been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball, Bryant has provided solid contributions on both ends of the floor.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Barnes has missed with an ankle injury. Carter Bryant has seen his playing time increase, and the rookie has taken advantage, most recently playing crunch-time minutes during the Spurs’ comeback win over the Clippers on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Barnes will surprisingly miss a third straight game which should lead to additional playing time for Carter Bryant, but San Antonio’s deep rotation limits Bryant’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
After missing a game for the first time since December 4, 2021, on Tuesday, Barnes will remain out for Thursday’s matchup with the Pistons. Carter Bryant should once again pick up rotation minutes, but there isn’t much fantasy value to be had in streaming the rookie.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Added to the Spurs’ injury report earlier Tuesday, Barnes will miss a game for the first time this season. In fact, the last time the veteran forward missed a game was on December 4, 2021, while with the Kings. With Barnes unavailable, Carter Bryant may pick up additional minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Barnes, who has not missed a game this season, has been added to the injury report due to a sore left ankle. While his absence would not significantly affect fantasy basketball, it would free up rotation minutes for Carter Bryant. Bryant should be rostered only in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
2 months ago
After coming off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder, Barnes was back in the starting lineup Thursday night, with Stephon Castle coming off the bench. The veteran forward made the most of his opportunities, shooting 5-of-7 from three. And the 19 points were the most in a game for Barnes since he scored 20 in a December 23 win over Oklahoma City. He isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, but Barnes is still capable of coming through with a good night every so often.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
2 months ago
While Stephon Castle (adductor) is available for Thursday’s game, he’ll come off the bench, given that this is San Antonio’s second game in as many nights. Barnes returns to the starting lineup, but he has offered limited fantasy value in that role.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
4 months ago
At this stage in his career, fantasy managers know what they’re going to get from Barnes. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, the floor is stable, and availability won’t be an issue. He finished Thursday’s victory a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, but over the last two weeks, Barnes is ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Even with his performance against the Thunder, fantasy managers can afford to leave Barnes on the waiver wire.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
4 months ago
While the Spurs used a balanced scoring effort to leave New Orleans with a three-point victory, there were stretches in which Barnes was asked to take the lead. The veteran forward answered the call, scoring 24 points after totaling 18 on 7-of-19 shooting in his previous two appearances. Rostered in 20 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Barnes has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats, exceeding his ADP (139) by a decent margin. Next up for the Spurs is an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Lakers on Wednesday.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
4 months ago
It doesn’t happen often, but Barnes is certainly still capable of big offensive nights like this one. He led all scorers in this game while also setting a new season-high for points. Barnes has a better nine-cat value than he typically does, mostly because he is posting career highs in both steals and three-pointers per game. He’s currently available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be worth rostering in standard leagues as long as Victor Wembanyama remains out.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
5 months ago
If the Spurs were searching for a closer with Victor Wembanyama out, Barnes stepped up to fill the void on Tuesday. With the Spurs trailing by a point with just over three minutes remaining, the veteran forward went on a personal 7-0 run to reclaim control of the game. Keldon Johnson and De’Aaron Fox would score baskets to cap the victory, but Barnes’ performance is what won the game. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s scored 20 points or more in two straight games. Barnes is providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats and is worth a roll of the dice with Wembanyama unavailable.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 year ago
Barnes has now scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games after having not scored 20 points in a game since March 10. The 32-year-old small forward has moved up the pecking order on offense due to the multitude of injuries that the Spurs have had to deal with, which included Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson on against Denver. He has put together two consecutive strong performances, and he should continue to be a top scoring option for San Antonio. However, his inconsistent production and lack of contributions in other categories make him a difficult player to rely on in fantasy hoops.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 year ago
Barnes’s 24 points were the most he’s scored in a game since March 10, and this was also his first game of at least 15 since March 15. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward is ranked outside the top 150 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While capable of providing value as a starter, the production has not been consistent enough to make Barnes a player worth rostering in some 12-team leagues. The one argument in his favor for the rest of Week 22 may be the Spurs’ schedule, as they have three more games to play.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 year ago
Despite being a consistent starter, Barnes has been a non-factor in fantasy basketball this season. He’s an efficient player that can hit some three-pointers, but he doesn’t help in any individual category. However, he was unconscious as a scorer in Monday’s loss. His two missed field goal attempts were both three-pointers, meaning he made all eight of his two-point attempts. He didn’t enjoy that same success at the free throw line as he made just one of his three shots. This was an excellent performance from him, but there is a reason that he is rostered in just 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues despite playing 27.4 minutes per game.