Yahoo Sports Fantasy Basketball

logo Bronze level
  • --hidden-- (Since '01)
  • Bronze 480
    Fantasy Basketball Levels
    Ratings and Levels measure your performance against your opponents, based on your gameplay in Head-to-Head Leagues only.
    Level Rating Percentiles
    diamond level Diamond 900+ 99th
    platinum level Platinum 800-899 95th-98th
    gold level Gold 700-799 81st-94th
    silver level Silver 600-699 60th-80th
    bronze level Bronze 0-599 0-59th
    Learn More
  • 70-107-3 10th Place
    • Practices Monday
      Embiid (knee) practiced Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

      Advice: Early Sunday, coach Nick Nurse said Embiid was expected to play in the regular-season finale against the Nets, barring a setback, and then the reigning MVP was ruled out after going through pre-game warmups, sparking pessimistic speculation. However, Nurse clarified before the matinee tipoff that Embiid's absence was considered a precautionary measure, and the big man's return to practice Monday confirms that notion. Embiid will likely still appear on Philadelphia's injury report for Wednesday's Play-In matchup against the Heat, but he's trending in the right direction. The 76ers have won eight straight games, including five consecutive with Embiid in the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:15 am
       
    • Flirts with double-double in finale
      Holmgren closed with 13 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Sunday's 135-86 victory over the Mavericks.

      Advice: Holmgren's result was astounding considering his 12 minutes of usage in the blowout win. The Thunder's standout center sat early with the rest of the starters, but he had one of the best stat lines on the roster while logging the second-lowest minute total. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:57 am
       
    • Mike Conley produces 17 points, full stat line
      Mike Conley shot 5-of-7 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Sunday’s loss to the Suns, scoring 17 points with four rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks, and four 3-pointers in 27 minutes.

      Advice: Conley ended the regular season with four straight double-digit scoring efforts, making four or more 3-pointers on three occasions. With Anthony Edwards taking on more responsibility within the offense as a playmaker this season, Conley’s fantasy value has not suffered. Beginning the season with a Yahoo ADP of 127.6, he has been a top-75 player in 9-cat formats and top 100 in 8-cat. Conley and the Timberwolves dropped to the 3-seed with Sunday’s defeat, and they’ll host the Suns in Game 1 of their series on Saturday. Rotoworld Sunday, 4:00 pm
       
    • Chet Holmgren offers 13 points, nine boards Sunday
      Chet Holmgren shot 6-of-8 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Sunday’s beating of the Mavericks, scoring 13 points with nine rebounds and one blocked shot in 12 minutes.

      Advice: Dallas did not play any of its starters, and predictably, the game got out of hand by halftime. That’s a difficult pill for Holmgren managers in active leagues to swallow, but there was no need for him or the other Thunder starters to play in the second half. Due to its win and Minnesota’s loss to Phoenix, Oklahoma City will be the 1-seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Holmgren has been an excellent fantasy asset in his rookie campaign, providing top-20 per-game value in 9-cat formats. Rotoworld Sunday, 2:40 pm
       
    • Michael Porter Jr. (illness) available Sunday
      Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is officially available for Sunday’s matchup with Memphis.

      Advice: Porter Jr. will be available and start in the final game of the regular season, where he’ll presumably handle his typical workload. Rotoworld Sunday, 12:04 pm
       
    • Cleared for regular-season finale
      Porter (illness) will play in Sunday's regular-season finale in Memphis.

      Advice: Porter was questionable due to an illness, but he is apparently feeling good enough to give things a go. Look for him to take on his usual responsibilities at forward assuming he avoids any setbacks. Rotowire.com Sunday, 11:59 am
       
    • Michael Porter Jr. (illness) on track to play Sun.
      Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is on track to play Sunday against the Grizzlies.

      Advice: Porter Jr.'s only missed game this season came on Feb. 9, and he’s on track to appear in his 81st game of the season in Sunday’s finale. He and Denver’s other starters will presumably be ready to go for a matchup with major playoff implications. The Nuggets, Thunder and Timberwolves are all vying for the best record in the West and the No. 1 seed on the final day of the regular season. Rotoworld Sunday, 11:16 am
       
    • Absence considered precautionary
      Embiid's (knee) absence in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets is considered a precautionary measure, and he is expected to be ready for the playoffs, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

      Advice: Coach Nick Nurse indicated earlier Sunday that Embiid was expected to play against the Nets, barring any setbacks. The star big man was later ruled out, but it looks like Philly simply opted to be cautious. The former MVP is expected to be ready for a potential Play-In game or Round 1 matchup, depending on how the seeding ultimately works out. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:43 am
       
    • Ruled out Sunday
      The 76ers have officially ruled Embiid (knee) out of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

      Advice: Head coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Embiid was expected to play, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com. It is unclear if the star big man suffered some type of setback, or if Philadelphia just opted to err on the side of caution heading into the playoffs. In Embiid's absence, Paul Reed and Mo Bamba figure to see expanded roles at center. Rotowire.com Sunday, 9:18 am