NBA Player News
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Ethan Thompson SG | IND
Pacers' Ethan Thompson: Impactful in first start
Thompson closed with six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 116-105 victory over the Kings.
Thompson moved into the starting lineup for the first time in his young career, logging at least 28 minutes for the second straight game. Although his numbers don't jump off the page, he certainly had an impact when it mattered most, securing a number of key offensive rebounds down the stretch. At this stage, there is no reason to prioritize him outside of deeper formats. However, he is worth monitoring everywhere, just in case his hustle translates into viable fantasy production.
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Jay Huff C | IND
Pacers' Jay Huff: Another four blocks Monday
Huff contributed eight points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 116-105 victory over Sacramento.
Huff continues to produce on the defensive end, adding another four blocks to his growing season total. In seven games over the past two weeks, Huff has averaged 10.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 3.6 blocks in just 25.5 minutes per game. He has started six games in a row and appears to have established himself as the primary center in Indiana. If you were luck enough to have added him after a slow start to the season, sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Derik Queen PF | NO
Pelicans' Derik Queen: Delivers monster triple-double
Queen produced 33 points (11-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and four blocks in 33 minutes during Monday's 135-132 loss to the Spurs.
Queen put together the best all-around showing of his NBA career and became the youngest player in franchise history to record a 25-point triple-double, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com. He set season highs in points and blocks, but it wasn't enough to steal a victory. The Maryland product is still working out a way to deliver with consistency through his first 25 games in the NBA, though he's certainly shown promising flashes.
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T.J. McConnell PG | IND
Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Woeful in victory Monday
McConnell racked up four points (2-9 FG), one rebound and three assists over 16 minutes during Monday's 116-105 win over Sacramento.
McConnell scored fewer than five points for the third time in the past four games, continuing his recent slump. During that period, he has averaged just 6.0 points, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals, leaving him well outside the top 150 in standard formats. Given his fluctuating role and lack of upside, McConnell should really be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration for those needing assists and steals.
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Dylan Harper PG | SA
Spurs' Dylan Harper: Bounces back in win
Harper amassed 22 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists and three rebounds across 26 minutes in Monday's 135-132 win over the Pelicans.
After shooting 1-for-11 from the field in Friday's loss to Cleveland, Harper bounced back in a major way Monday. The rookie racked up a career-high 22 points, pacing San Antonio's bench in points and finishing as the club's second-leading scorer. He has scored in double figures in five of his last six outings. Harper also dished out at least six assists for the fifth time in 13 regular-season appearances.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Logs six minutes in loss
Eubanks notched three points (0-1 FG, 3-4 FT) and one rebound across six minutes during Monday's 116-105 loss to the Pacers.
Eubanks logged just six minutes, the fewest he has played since the third game of the season. Following a knee injury to Domantas Sabonis, Eubanks was inserted as the starting center for eight straight games. However, a lack of production has basically seen him fall out of the rotation, with rookie Maxime Raynaud supplanting him in the starting lineup. Based on recent events, there is no reason to be holding Eubanks outside of the deepest formats.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Scoreless in nine minutes
Monk closed with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over nine minutes during Monday's 116-105 loss to the Pacers.
Monk failed to score for just the second time this season, continuing what has been a frustrating campaign. Fresh off back-to-back 20+-point performances, Monk has since scored three and zero points. The Sacramento rotation is impossible to project at this point, making Monk a hard player to trust in standard fantasy leagues.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Productive again in start
Raynaud logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Monday's 116-105 loss to the Pacers.
Raynaud continues to put up good numbers, scoring in double digits for the fourth time in the past five games. He has now started in back-to-back games, averaging 12.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks. However, despite starting, he has played only 25 and 23 minutes, another baffling coaching decision. While there will likely be some frustrations moving forward, Raynaud is clearly the best option at center right now, making him a must-roster player in most formats.
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Pours in 40 points in loss
Edwards contributed 40 points (15-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes in Monday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.
Edwards was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Monday's contest due to an illness, though he suited up and erupted for a game-high 40 points on extremely efficient shooting. The superstar guard also matched the game-best mark in rebounds, grabbing a season-high nine boards. After totaling just 26 points over his last two outings, Edwards recorded his fifth game with at least 40 points this season. He has also reached the 30-point threshold in seven of his last 10 appearances.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Solid night in road win
Williams registered 22 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 108-105 win over the Timberwolves.
Williams paced the Suns in scoring despite attempting only nine shots from the field. He reached the 20-point threshold by getting to the charity stripe for a team-high nine attempts, which also marks a new season high. Williams, Collin Gillespie and Dillon Brooks were all asked to take on more of the offensive load Monday without Devin Booker (groin), but that could change as early as Wednesday against the Thunder with Booker's return looming.