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Oscar Tshiebwe UTA PF
Jazz's Oscar Tshiebwe: Depth role continues
5h agoTshiebwe closed Saturday's 115-105 loss to New Orleans with zero points (0-1 FG) and three rebounds in nine minutes.
Tshiebwe remained in the rotation Saturday and has now seen the court in four of Utah's past five games. However, three of those appearances have yielded no more than 10 minutes, an indication that he is still somewhat buried on the depth chart. His ability to rebound the basketball should at least have him on the radar as a potential streaming option, should his role increase as we near the end of the season.
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Keyonte George UTA SG
Jazz's Keyonte George: Drops 17 points in return
5h agoGeorge (ankle) chipped in 17 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to New Orleans.
George returned to action after missing the previous six games with a right ankle sprain. As expected, he moved straight back into the starting lineup, logging 23 minutes in the process. Given Utah's current priorities, expect to see George playing limited minutes for the next handful of games. With potential rest nights also not out of the question, rostering him could be a bumpy ride for the foreseeable future.
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John Konchar UTA SG
Jazz's John Konchar: Limited minutes in loss
5h agoKonchar amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals in 15 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Pelicans.
Konchar not only moved back to the bench, but he also logged just 15 minutes, the fewest he has played since arriving in Utah. While his role is seemingly going to shift on a nightly basis, he did manage to rack up another two steals, bringing his total steals to 17 in his past five games. Given the uncertainty, managers should view him as nothing more than a schedule-based streaming consideration.
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Jordan Hawkins NO SG
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Muted role continues
5h agoHawkins logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in one minute during Saturday's 115-105 win over Utah.
Hawkins logged just one minute, moving into the rotation for just the fourth time in the past 16 games. Three of those appearances have been during garbage time only, highlighting just how far down the pecking order he currently is. Outside of dynasty formats, Hawkins has no value right now.
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Yves Missi NO C
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Logs 12 minutes in return
5h agoMissi (calf) produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 12 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 win over the Jazz.
Missi returned from a five-game absence as a result of a calf injury, logging 12 minutes off the bench. Although DeAndre Jordan has been starting, there is a decent chance he eventually drops out of the rotation and Missi absorbs some of his playing time. With that said, based on what we have seen from Missi this season, there is no reason to be adding him outside of deeper formats.
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DeAndre Jordan NO C
Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan: Sticks in starting lineup
5h agoJordan contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 victory over the Jazz.
Jordan was given the starting nod for the fourth straight game, although his playing time tells a different story. Despite starting, he has logged no more than 13 minutes in each of the past two games, an indication that he could slide back out of the rotation, especially with Yves Missi returning from a calf strain. Even if Jordan can remain a nightly part of the rotation, his days of being a viable fantasy asset are now well behind him.
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Yves Missi NO C
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Logs 12 minutes in return
5h agoMissi (calf) produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 12 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 win over the Jazz.
Missi returned from a five-game absence as a result of a calf injury, logging 12 minutes off the bench. Although DeAndre Jordan has been starting, there is a decent chance he eventually drops out of the rotation and Missi absorbs some of his playing time. With that said, based on what we have seen from Missi this season, there is no reason to be adding him outside of deeper formats.
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DeAndre Jordan NO C
Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan: Sticks in starting lineup
5h agoJordan contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 victory over the Jazz.
Jordan was given the starting nod for the fourth straight game, although his playing time tells a different story. Despite starting, he has logged no more than 13 minutes in each of the past two games, an indication that he could slide back out of the rotation, especially with Yves Missi returning from a calf strain. Even if Jordan can remain a nightly part of the rotation, his days of being a viable fantasy asset are now well behind him.
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Kel'el Ware MIA C
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Big effort on glass
6h agoWare closed Saturday's 115-105 victory over Houston with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes off the bench.
The double-double was Ware's 19th of the season, with five of them coming in the last eight games (two starts). During that surge, the second-year center is averaging 12.5 points, 11.0 boards and 1.3 threes in 21.1 minutes.
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Jakob Poeltl TOR C
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Strong two-way performance
7h agoPoeltl chipped in 18 points (7-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 26 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 134-125 victory over Washington.
Poeltl had arguably his best overall performance of the season, logging at least 26 minutes for the second straight game. The big man has dealt with back issues throughout the campaign, though he finally appears to be healthy. After being dropped in many leagues, and rightfully so, managers should check to see if he is somehow available. While the back could flare up again at any point, now is as good a time as ever to take a chance on a player who has been a proven top-70 asset in the past.
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Al Horford GS C
Warriors' Al Horford: Reverting to bench role
10h agoHorford won't start Saturday's game against the Lakers, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Horford started Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies in place of Draymond Green (back), but the former will head back to the bench now that Green has been cleared to return. Horford has been productive when called upon and exploded for a season-high 22 points and six three-pointers in a start against the Nuggets last Sunday.
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Jakob Poeltl TOR C
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Starting at center
11h agoPoeltl will start Saturday's game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl is set to anchor the frontcourt Sunday after logging 28 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs -- his highest workload since returning from a 24-game absence due to a back strain. The veteran center finished that contest with 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks, showing no ill effects from the injury that required specialized treatment in January.
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Oscar Tshiebwe UTA PF
Jazz's Oscar Tshiebwe: Depth role continues
5h agoTshiebwe closed Saturday's 115-105 loss to New Orleans with zero points (0-1 FG) and three rebounds in nine minutes.
Tshiebwe remained in the rotation Saturday and has now seen the court in four of Utah's past five games. However, three of those appearances have yielded no more than 10 minutes, an indication that he is still somewhat buried on the depth chart. His ability to rebound the basketball should at least have him on the radar as a potential streaming option, should his role increase as we near the end of the season.
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Bam Adebayo MIA PF
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leads Miami to win Saturday
6h agoAdebayo totaled 24 points (9-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 victory over the Rockets.
The 24 points led Miami on the afternoon, while the double-double was Adebayo's second straight and 24th of the season. Through 11 games in February, the 28-year-old center averaged 20.5 points, 10.1 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals.
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Tari Eason HOU PF
Rockets' Tari Eason: Bounces back in Saturday's loss
6h agoEason produced 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.
After two poor performances that saw Eason manage a combined 10 points and 10 boards, the fourth-year wing bounced back with his fifth double-double of the season. Through 11 games in February, Eason averaged 10.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.1 steals.
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Moussa Diabate CHA PF
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Second straight double-double
6h agoDiabate supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 109-93 victory over Portland.
The fourth-year center recorded his second straight double-double and his 16th of the season. Diabate was suspended for four games in February, and his production when he was on the court was very matchup-dependent -- over seven appearances on the month, he averaged just 8.0 points, 10.1 boards and 3.1 assists in 28.9 minutes.
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Jerami Grant POR PF
Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Tops 20 points again
6h agoGrant totaled 21 points (9-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block across 32 minutes during Saturday's 109-93 loss to the Hornets.
The veteran forward has scored more than 20 points in four straight games, stepping up his production while Deni Avdija (back) has been sidelined. During that stretch, Grant has averaged 23.0 points, 3.3. boards, 2.8 threes, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals, but Avdija isn't expected to be out much longer.
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Kevin Durant HOU PF
Rockets' Kevin Durant: Paces Houston in loss
7h agoDurant contributed 32 points (12-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.
After dropping 40 points in Thursday's win over Orlando, Durant poured in a game-high 32 points Saturday. In 11 February appearances, he reached the 30-point threshold five times. Although he was efficient from the field Saturday, the superstar struggled from three-point range and has shot just 4-for-18 from downtown over his last two games. On a more positive note, Durant recorded a game-high eight assists and a team-best two blocks, tallying multiple swats for just the second time since Jan. 11.
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Saddiq Bey NO SF
Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Paces New Orleans in win
6h agoBey supplied 24 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two steals across 39 minutes in Saturday's 115-105 win over the Jazz.
After dropping 42 points in Thursday's win over the Jazz, Bey turned in another productive performance against Utah. Although it wasn't his most efficient outing, the 26-year-old forward still scored a game-high 24 points and finished one assist shy of tying his season high. He has reached the 20-point threshold in four of his five appearances following the All-Star break and could see even more of an expanded role if Zion Williamson (ankle) is forced to miss additional time.
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Pelle Larsson MIA SF
Heat's Pelle Larsson: Pops for 20 in win over Houston
6h agoLarsson ended with 20 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 victory over the Rockets.
After a sluggish four-game stretch following his return from a bruised forearm, Larsson perked up and scored at least 20 points for the first time since Feb. 1. Over 18 appearances since joining the starting five in mid-January, the second-year wing is averaging 12.6 points, 4.8 boards, 3.8 assists and 0.9 steals.
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Will Riley WAS SF
Wizards' Will Riley: Paces Washington in loss
6h agoRiley closed Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors with 19 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes.
With Kyshawn George back in action following a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, Riley shifted to a bench role after recording a double-double during his spot start in Thursday's loss to Atlanta. The rookie first-rounder still logged a team-high 34 minutes Saturday en route to a team-best 19 points. He has played at least 29 minutes in four straight games (one start), averaging 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 32.5 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Gui Santos GS SF
Warriors' Gui Santos: Posts 14 points in blowout loss
6h agoSantos logged 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during the Warriors' 129-101 loss to the Lakers on Saturday.
The Warriors struggled offensively during Saturday's loss, though Santos managed to lead the team in scoring on the same day he inked a three-year, $15 million contract extension with Golden State. The fourth-year pro has stepped into a larger role since the beginning of February and will wrap up the month having averaged 15.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.5 steals over 30.0 minutes per game.
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LeBron James LAL SF
Lakers' LeBron James: Near double-double vs. Golden State
7h agoJames logged 22 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.
James scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half (including 14 points in the second quarter). He finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic and was one assist shy of recording his 12th double-double of the season (and fifth since Feb. 1). James will wrap up February having averaged 20.5 points, 8.1 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 33.7 minutes per game.
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Brandon Ingram TOR SF
Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Well-rounded outing in win
7h agoIngram recorded 24 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 win over the Wizards.
After shooting 41.7 percent from the field in his previous two appearances, Ingram turned in an efficient performance Saturday and finished as Toronto's second-leading scorer. The veteran swingman contributed across the board and recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists for the ninth time this season. He also chipped in a steal and a block for just the second time this month. Ingram has reached the 20-point mark in four of Toronto's five outings following the All-Star break, averaging 22.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 34.6 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Keyonte George UTA SG
Jazz's Keyonte George: Drops 17 points in return
5h agoGeorge (ankle) chipped in 17 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to New Orleans.
George returned to action after missing the previous six games with a right ankle sprain. As expected, he moved straight back into the starting lineup, logging 23 minutes in the process. Given Utah's current priorities, expect to see George playing limited minutes for the next handful of games. With potential rest nights also not out of the question, rostering him could be a bumpy ride for the foreseeable future.
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John Konchar UTA SG
Jazz's John Konchar: Limited minutes in loss
5h agoKonchar amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals in 15 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Pelicans.
Konchar not only moved back to the bench, but he also logged just 15 minutes, the fewest he has played since arriving in Utah. While his role is seemingly going to shift on a nightly basis, he did manage to rack up another two steals, bringing his total steals to 17 in his past five games. Given the uncertainty, managers should view him as nothing more than a schedule-based streaming consideration.
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Jordan Hawkins NO SG
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Muted role continues
5h agoHawkins logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in one minute during Saturday's 115-105 win over Utah.
Hawkins logged just one minute, moving into the rotation for just the fourth time in the past 16 games. Three of those appearances have been during garbage time only, highlighting just how far down the pecking order he currently is. Outside of dynasty formats, Hawkins has no value right now.
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John Poulakidas NBADRAFT SG
Mavericks' John Poulakidas: Signing two-way deal with Dallas
5h agoThe Mavericks are signing Poulakidas to a two-way contract, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports Saturday.
Poulakidas appeared in 37 G League outings with the San Diego Clippers this season, during which he averaged 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 45.1 percent from downtown across 27.0 minutes per contest before landing a two-way contract with the Mavericks. The rookie guard could see some playing time at the NBA level for a Dallas team that is not expected to make the Play-In Tournament, but he's likely to spend most of his time with the club's G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, after Ryan Nembhard was upgraded from a two-way to a standard deal.
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Amen Thompson HOU SG
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Double-double in Miami
6h agoThompson closed with 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-12 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.
The double-double was the 12th of the season for Thompson and his third in February. The third-year guard struggled to stay fully healthy and productive during the month, and over 10 games he averaged 13.3 points, 7.2 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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Luke Kennard LAL SG
Lakers' Luke Kennard: Leads bench Saturday
7h agoKennard logged 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three assists, three rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.
Kennard led the Lakers bench in scoring during Saturday's blowout win. He did most of his damage from beyond the arc, and Saturday's contest marked the sixth time this season that the veteran guard has connected on at least four three-pointers in a game. It was Kennard's highest-scoring output since being acquired by the Lakers from the Hawks in early February, and he'll wrap up the month having averaged 10.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 threes over 22.1 minutes per game.
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Coby White CHA PG
Hornets' Coby White: Hits for 20 in Saturday's win
6h agoWhite supplied 20 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 109-93 win over the Trail Blazers.
The 26-year-old guard had his most productive game yet for Charlotte after scoring just 17 total points in his first two appearances for his new team. White averaged 19.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.3 boards and 3.0 threes over his final 12 contests for the Bulls, but that was with a starting role and 30.8 minutes a game. Without a larger role for the Hornets, it will be tough for him to come close to that level of production on a consistent basis.
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Jrue Holiday POR PG
Trail Blazers' Jrue Holiday: Drops team-high 25 in loss
6h agoHoliday finished with 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 109-93 loss to the Hornets.
The veteran point guard led the Blazers in scoring on the afternoon, but only two of his teammates even managed to reach double digits. Holiday wraps up February having produced 20-plus points in six of 11 games while averaging 18.6 points, 5.5 assists, 4.5 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.1 steals on the month.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Leading scorer Saturday
7h agoDoncic posted 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block over 29 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.
Doncic put together a strong stat line on his 27th birthday, as he led the Lakers in points while finishing second in assists behind LeBron James (nine). Doncic has played well in each of his last five outings since returning from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. Since his return, he has averaged 30.4 points, 9.0 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.4 minutes per game.
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Immanuel Quickley TOR PG
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Rare double-double in win
7h agoQuickley had 27 points (10-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 victory over the Wizards.
Quickley recorded just his sixth double-double of the season, taking full advantage of what was certainly a favorable matchup. He has now scored at least 20 points in three of his past four games, averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.5 three-pointers during that span. With Toronto looking to win as many games as possible down the stretch, Quickley should be able to flirt with top-50 value moving forward.
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Will Richard GS PG
Warriors' Will Richard: Exits early Saturday
8h agoRichard won't return to Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a right ankle sprain. He'll finish with four points (2-3 FG), one rebound and one block in five minutes.
Richard shifted to a bench role Saturday and logged just under five minutes before spraining his ankle. With the rookie second-rounder sidelined, Gary Payton and Pat Spencer will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way. Richard's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's game against the Clippers.
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Isaiah Collier UTA PG
Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Reverting to bench role
9h agoCollier won't start Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
With Keyonte George (ankle) back in action, Collier will slide to the second unit. The second-year point guard has averaged 9.3 points, 6.7 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 23.3 minutes per game across 36 outings off the bench so far this season.
