• Reggie Jackson struggles from deep in loss to Suns
    Reggie Jackson played 29 minutes in Wednesday’s 104-97 loss to the Suns, accounting for 11 points (5-of-14 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer.

    Advice: After playing well in the first two games he started for the injured Jamal Murray, Jackson struggled on Wednesday. He shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, making less than 36% of his attempts overall. This start was Jackson’s second against the Suns this season, and it went nothing like the first. In Denver’s win over Phoenix on December 1, he tallied 20 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three 3-pointers, shooting 8-of-11 from the field. Fantasy managers hoping for a similar performance on Wednesday had to be disappointed. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:07 pm
  • Racks up career-high 16 dimes
    Bane finished with 26 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, 16 assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 136-124 loss to the Lakers.

    Advice: Bane was Memphis' leading scorer and drained four triples in the loss, but his most impactful contribution came as a passer. The talented guard set a career high with 16 assists, marking his first time reaching double digits in that category over five contests since returning from a 29-game absence March 16. Bane has two other double-digit assist performances this season and is averaging a career-high 5.5 dimes per contest on the campaign. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:56 pm
     
  • Bradley Beal (finger) struggles in win over DEN
    Bradley Beal (sprained right ring finger) shot 3-of-11 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday’s win over Denver, scoring 10 points with four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes.

    Advice: Questionable ahead of Wednesday’s game, Beal played through the pain in Denver. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, and the four turnovers didn’t help, either, but the seven assists were a positive. Beal’s health struggles are well-known, but he has not missed a game since February 29 and has provided top 100 per-game value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. That isn’t the best for a player of his caliber, but his availability is the most important thing for fantasy managers. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:27 pm
     
  • Jalen Williams finishes with 23 points, 10 assists
    Jalen Williams shot 9-of-23 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday’s overtime loss to the Rockets, accumulating 23 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, one block, and three 3-pointers in 38 minutes.

    Advice: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence due to a right quad contusion allowed JDub to flex his muscles as a playmaker, and the second-year wing did something he had not done since mid-January. Williams’ ten assists were the most in a game for him since January 10, when he racked up 12 in a win over the Heat. That was also the last time he recorded a double-double, with Wednesday’s being Williams’ third of the season. Over the past two weeks, JDub has provided top-25 per-game value in 8-cat formats while ranking a few spots outside that threshold in 9-cat. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:06 pm
     
  • Josh Giddey records 31/7/4/1/1 line vs. Rockets
    Josh Giddey amassed 31 points (12-of-20 FGs, 7-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 32 minutes in Wednesday’s overtime loss to Houston.

    Advice: Giddey was the lone point guard in the Thunder’s starting lineup, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) was ruled out. He may have missed all three 3-point attempts, but Giddey still shot 60% from the field and recorded a full line with one turnover. He has played better basketball recently, providing top-75 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. Giddey’s late-season turnaround has come at a good time for fantasy managers looking to win a championship over the next few weeks. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:57 pm
     
  • Cason Wallace offers minimal value in spot start
    Cason Wallace played 25 minutes in Wednesday’s 132-126 overtime loss to the Rockets, scoring four points (2-of-5 FGs) with two rebounds and one assist.

    Advice: With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) ruled out, Wallace made his tenth start of the season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the rookie did not offer much value in that role, exemplifying why he was a risky streaming play. Isaiah Joe proved to be a better choice for fantasy managers, as he played 33 minutes and finished with 17 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, and four 3-pointers. If SGA remains sidelined for Friday’s game against the Suns, fantasy managers should prioritize Joe over Wallace, especially if they need 3-point production. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:47 pm
  • Dillon Brooks tallies 20 points, full stat line
    Dillon Brooks shot 8-of-18 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday’s win over Oklahoma City, accounting for 20 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, and three 3-pointers in 42 minutes.

    Advice: Efficiency hasn’t been a strength of Brooks, but his performance on Wednesday was an improvement on his 2-of-13 performance in Monday’s win over Portland. Houston has won ten straight games, but that hot streak has not made Brooks a more attractive fantasy option. Over the past ten games, he has averaged 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.6 3-pointers, shooting 43.7% from the field and 88.2% from the foul line. That production has Brooks ranked outside the top 200 in 9-cat formats. Being a fixture in the starting lineup is why he remains rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:42 pm
  • Amen Thompson produces 25 points, 15 rebounds
    Amen Thompson accumulated 25 points (10-of-18 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 15 rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 38 minutes in Wednesday’s overtime win over the Thunder.

    Advice: Houston, which has won ten straight games, remains one game in the loss column behind Golden State for the final play-in spot. Thompson has been a quality contributor since filling the void left by the injured Alperen Sengun (ankle). Over the past two weeks, the rookie has provided 6th-round per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats. During this stretch, Thompson has averaged 17.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.3 blocks while shooting 61.0% from the field and 73.1% from the foul line. Wednesday’s double-double was his ninth of the season and second in five games. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:33 pm
     
  • Jalen Green continues to shine, scores 37 points
    Jalen Green shot 14-of-24 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday’s 132-126 overtime win over Oklahoma City, scoring 37 points with nine rebounds, even assists, two steals, one block, and seven 3-pointers in 46 minutes.

    Advice: Few players have been as hot as Green over the past month. During this stretch, he has averaged 28.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 4.2 3-pointers per game, shooting 48.2% from the field and 83.3% from the foul line. That production has been good for top-15 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats. For those who wonder if Green’s explosion is a byproduct of Alperen Sengun (ankle) being sidelined, the Rockets center played in the team’s first seven games of March. Green has taken things to another level since Sengun’s injury, but his play had begun to improve before that March 10 win over Sacramento. These are fun times for a team that has won ten straight and is in the race for a Play-In tournament spot. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:25 pm