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Player News
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Ausar Thompson DET SF
Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Career-high seven steals
4h agoThompson finished with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and seven steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over the Warriors.
Thompson flexed his muscles on the defensive end, recording a career-high seven steals. Although the rest of his line was mostly underwhelming, anyone rostering Thompson is likely doing so in a bid to boost their defensive stats. While the production is exciting, the fact that he is still only playing minutes in the mid-20s is somewhat underwhelming. He remains a must-roster player, albeit in specific situations only.
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Ron Holland DET SF
Pistons' Ronald Holland: Serviceable production Friday
4h agoHolland had 11 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over Golden State.
Holland chipped in on both ends of the floor, albeit on low volume. While he has been able to carve out a consistent role, his per-minute production has been far from exciting. In 17 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 9.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game, leaving him outside the top 250 during that time.
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Chaz Lanier DET SG
Pistons' Chaz Lanier: Fails to score again
4h agoLanier produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over the Warriors.
Lanier went scoreless for the third straight game, continuing to play a modest role off the bench. Although he has touched the floor in six of the past nine games, his playing time typically comes during garbage time. At this point, he holds no real fantasy value.
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Omer Yurtseven GS C
Warriors' Omer Yurtseven: Increased role in loss
4h agoYurtseven had eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 115-101 loss to the Pistons.
Yurtseven logged a season-high 21 minutes, playing a sizable role after Kristaps Porzingis exited the game in the second quarter due to a back issue. Already dealing with a paper-thin frontcourt, Golden State now has another injury to deal with. Should Porzingis be forced to miss additional time, Yurtseven could find himself serving as the backup center, making him a name to watch in slightly deeper formats.
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Jabari Smith HOU PF
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Nets 23 points with full line
4h agoSmith logged 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 117-95 victory over the Hawks.
This was Smith's second straight game with three triples, and he also snapped a two-game steal-less streak in the win. The fourth-year forward is hitting career highs in points (15.5), triples (2.2) and assists (1.8) per game this season, and he's been a steady top-75 player all year long.
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Alperen Sengun HOU C
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-doubles in win
4h agoSengun finished with 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and six turnovers across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-95 victory over Atlanta.
While Sengun did a solid job filling the stat sheet, he also piled up the turnovers, committing nearly one-third of Houston's 19 giveaways. The Rockets still came away with the win, but he'll need to take better care of the ball if they hope to pick up another victory against the Heat on Saturday.
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Omer Yurtseven GS C
Warriors' Omer Yurtseven: Increased role in loss
4h agoYurtseven had eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 115-101 loss to the Pistons.
Yurtseven logged a season-high 21 minutes, playing a sizable role after Kristaps Porzingis exited the game in the second quarter due to a back issue. Already dealing with a paper-thin frontcourt, Golden State now has another injury to deal with. Should Porzingis be forced to miss additional time, Yurtseven could find himself serving as the backup center, making him a name to watch in slightly deeper formats.
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Alperen Sengun HOU C
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-doubles in win
4h agoSengun finished with 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and six turnovers across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-95 victory over Atlanta.
While Sengun did a solid job filling the stat sheet, he also piled up the turnovers, committing nearly one-third of Houston's 19 giveaways. The Rockets still came away with the win, but he'll need to take better care of the ball if they hope to pick up another victory against the Heat on Saturday.
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Onyeka Okongwu ATL C
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Struggles in loss to Rockets
4h agoOkongwu had six points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 117-95 loss to the Rockets.
This was the second time over the past four games that Okongwu was held to single digits in scoring, but at least he was able to salvage his stat line with some rebounds and defensive stats. Managers can anticipate a more robust offensive outing Saturday, with a favorable matchup against the Warriors.
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Donovan Clingan POR C
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Full stat line in win
5h agoClingan contributed 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 108-104 win over the Timberwolves.
After recording a 28-point, 13-rebound performance in Wednesday's win over Indiana, Clingan chipped in another efficient double-double Friday. The second-year center tied the team-high mark in rebounds and was Portland's third-leading scorer, securing his 31st double-double on the campaign. He also chipped in multiple blocks for a second straight game, and he has recorded at least two swats in five of his last six outings.
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Karl-Anthony Towns NY C
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in win
5h agoTowns recorded 26 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal and four turnovers across 29 minutes during Friday's 93-92 win over Brooklyn.
This was Towns' 49th double-double of the season and the 471st of his career. The six-time All-Star is averaging 20.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 triples per game this season on 49/37/85 shooting splits.
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Kristaps Porzingis GS C
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Unlikely to play Saturday
6h agoPorzingis (back) did not return to Friday's 115-101 loss to the Pistons, and he said postgame that he "probably" won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis posted five points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one turnover in 11 minutes before exiting to the locker room in the second quarter. He doesn't think the back issue is serious, though it'll likely cost the big man at least one game. Quinten Post (foot) and Omer Yurtseven would likely see a boost in fantasy appeal Saturday if Porzingis is ultimately ruled out.
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Jabari Smith HOU PF
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Nets 23 points with full line
4h agoSmith logged 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 117-95 victory over the Hawks.
This was Smith's second straight game with three triples, and he also snapped a two-game steal-less streak in the win. The fourth-year forward is hitting career highs in points (15.5), triples (2.2) and assists (1.8) per game this season, and he's been a steady top-75 player all year long.
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Draymond Green GS PF
Warriors' Draymond Green: Scoreless in 22 minutes
4h agoGreen contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 115-101 loss to the Pistons.
Green failed to score despite playing 22 minutes, as his offense continues to regress. At this point, he is basically a non-factor on that end of the floor, averaging just 8.4 points per game this season. Now toward the backend of his career, it's fair to say that Green is no longer a must-roster player in any fantasy format.
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Kevin Durant HOU PF
Rockets' Kevin Durant: Nets 25 points with six assists
4h agoDurant contributed 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 117-95 win over the Hawks.
Durant was held to 18 points and struggled with turnovers in back-to-back losses to the Lakers, but he cracked the 20-point plateau Friday evening and didn't commit a single turnover in his 30 minutes of floor time. Durant has been a steady top-20 stud this season, averaging 25.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.3 triples per contest.
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Malevy Leons GS PF
Warriors' Malevy Leons: Dealing with wrist issue
5h agoLeons hurt his wrist toward the end of Friday's 115-101 loss to the Pistons, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports. He finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 11 minutes.
Leons will see how his wrist feels in the morning, though it wouldn't be shocking to see him end up on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Hawks. If the 26-year-old forward is forced to miss time, Gui Santos and Gary Payton would likely see a slight bump in playing time.
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Royce O'Neale PHO PF
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Doubtful for Saturday
7h agoO'Neale (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
O'Neale is on track to miss his second straight game, which could result in another start for Jordan Goodwin. Check back for official word on O'Neale's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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Taylor Hendricks MEM PF
Grizzlies' Taylor Hendricks: Starting Friday
8h agoHendricks will start Friday versus the Celtics.
GG Jackson (knee) and Taj Gibson (foot) are out, so Hendricks should see heavy minutes against the Celtics. Javon Small, Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will round out the first unit for Friday's game.
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Ausar Thompson DET SF
Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Career-high seven steals
4h agoThompson finished with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and seven steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over the Warriors.
Thompson flexed his muscles on the defensive end, recording a career-high seven steals. Although the rest of his line was mostly underwhelming, anyone rostering Thompson is likely doing so in a bid to boost their defensive stats. While the production is exciting, the fact that he is still only playing minutes in the mid-20s is somewhat underwhelming. He remains a must-roster player, albeit in specific situations only.
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Ron Holland DET SF
Pistons' Ronald Holland: Serviceable production Friday
4h agoHolland had 11 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over Golden State.
Holland chipped in on both ends of the floor, albeit on low volume. While he has been able to carve out a consistent role, his per-minute production has been far from exciting. In 17 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 9.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game, leaving him outside the top 250 during that time.
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Jaylen Brown BOS SF
Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Scores 30 points with six dimes
5h agoBrown racked up 30 points (10-23 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Friday's 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.
Brown has been rolling over the past three games, providing top-20 value behind averages of 29.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.0 steals per contest. He'll look to keep his hot streak going Sunday versus the Timberwolves.
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Spencer Jones DEN SF
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Retreating to bench
7h agoJones won't start Friday's game against the Raptors.
With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) back in the lineup, Jones will slide back to the second unit. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 4.0 points and 3.6 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.
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Amir Coffey PHO SF
Suns' Amir Coffey: Ruled out for Saturday
7h agoCoffey (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.
Coffey exited Thursday's loss to the Spurs after spraining his ankle and will now miss Saturday's game. However, he's not a large enough part of the rotation for his playing status to impact fantasy leagues.
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Haywood Highsmith PHO SF
Suns' Haywood Highsmith: Won't play Saturday
7h agoHighsmith (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Highsmith will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to right knee injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Raptors. With the 29-year-old forward out, Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming are candidates for increased playing time.
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Chaz Lanier DET SG
Pistons' Chaz Lanier: Fails to score again
4h agoLanier produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over the Warriors.
Lanier went scoreless for the third straight game, continuing to play a modest role off the bench. Although he has touched the floor in six of the past nine games, his playing time typically comes during garbage time. At this point, he holds no real fantasy value.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL SG
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Nets 21 points on 12 shots
4h agoAlexander-Walker had 21 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 117-95 loss to the Rockets.
This marked Alexander-Walker's fourth straight 20-plus-point performance, and he's shot at least 50 percent from the field in all four games. He's been on a tear over that stretch, during which he has averaged 26.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 4.3 triples and 2.0 steals per contest.
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Landry Shamet NY SG
Knicks' Landry Shamet: Doesn't return Friday
6h agoShamet (knee) exited Friday's 93-92 win over the Nets in the third quarter and did not return, finishing with three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 22 minutes.
Shamet checked out of Friday's contest with 6:11 remaining in the third and was later deemed questionable to return due to a right knee issue. He can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards until the Knicks provide an update on his status. If Shamet is forced to miss time, Jordan Clarkson and Mohamed Diawara would be candidates to see increased minutes, especially if Josh Hart (knee) remains out.
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Landry Shamet NY SG
Knicks' Landry Shamet: Questionable to return vs. Brooklyn
6h agoShamet is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Nets due to a right knee issue.
Shamet got the starting nod in Josh Hart's (knee) place, though the former checked out in the third quarter and is uncertain to return during the fourth. Jordan Clarkson will likely help pick up the slack if Shamet is unable to check back in.
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Devin Booker PHO SG
Suns' Devin Booker: Not listed on injury report
7h agoBooker (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Booker appeared to tweak his ankle on the final shot of Thursday's loss to the Spurs, though he's not listed on the injury report for Saturday. The star guard has appeared in 10 straight games, averaging 30.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per tilt during that stretch.
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Grayson Allen PHO SG
Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Saturday
7h agoAllen (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Bucks.
Allen is in danger of missing his third consecutive game Saturday, but we'll have a better idea of his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If he's out again, Ryan Dunn will likely fill most of Allen's minutes.
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CJ McCollum ATL PG
Hawks' CJ McCollum: Scores 17 points with four stocks
4h agoMcCollum closed with 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 117-95 loss to the Rockets.
This marked McCollum's fifth straight game with a steal, and he tied his season high in blocks in Friday's loss. He's been on a heater over the past two games, putting up 41 points on 16-for-25 shooting from the field and 7-for-8 shooting at the line during that span. He'll look to keep it rolling Saturday against the Warriors.
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Daniss Jenkins DET PG
Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Well-rounded outing in victory
6h agoJenkins supplied 22 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes in Friday's 115-101 win over the Warriors.
Getting the start for a second consecutive contest in the absence of Cade Cunningham (chest), Jenkins turned in an efficient overall shooting performance and was Detroit's second-leading scorer. The 24-year-old guard also led all players in assists and rebounds, finishing one board shy of tying his career high. Jenkins has played heavy minutes over the last two games and may continue to see starter-level minutes for the remainder of the campaign, as Cunningham won't be re-evaluated for another two weeks.
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Kevin Porter MIL PG
Bucks' Kevin Porter: Questionable for Saturday
8h agoPorter (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Phoenix.
Porter has missed two of the past three games due to right knee synovitis, and he's in danger of sitting out a second straight game Saturday. If Porter is forced to spend another game on the sidelines, Ryan Rollins will continue to operate as the lead dog on offense, while there will be more minutes available for AJ Green and Cam Thomas.
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Javon Small MEM PG
Grizzlies' Javon Small: Starting Friday
8h agoSmall will start Friday's game against the Celtics.
The rookie second-rounder will step into the starting five due to the absence of Cedric Coward (personal). As a starter this season (five games), Small has averaged 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest.
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Jose Alvarado NY PG
Knicks' Jose Alvarado: Headed to bench
8h agoAlvarado will come off the bench for Friday's game in Brooklyn, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Jalen Brunson (ankle/neck) is back and starting, so Alvarado will shift back to a reserve role. Through 18 games with the Knicks this season, Alvarado has averaged 6.2 points, 4.0 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.1 steals per contest.
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Isaiah Collier UTA PG
Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Won't play Saturday
9h agoCollier (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
The second-year point guard will join Keyonte George (hamstring) on the inactive list for a second consecutive contest, and the former's next opportunity to play will come Monday against Toronto. With Collier out, Elijah Harkless, Bez Mbeng and Kennedy Chandler are candidates for expanded roles.
