• Double-doubles with 10 assists
    Jokic totaled 22 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 104-97 loss to the Suns.

    Advice: Jokic got the extra assist to hit another double-double, a milestone he missed twice over the past 10 games. The MVP candidate is dealing with multiple injuries at the moment, but the team cant shut him down yet due to an ongoing battle for first seed in the Western Conference. If the Nuggets create sone space between Minnesota and Oklahoma City in the coming week, we may see Jokic's usage draw down to get rest for the playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 1:52 am
  • Does little as fill-in during win
    Eubanks chipped in five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-97 win over the Nuggets.

    Advice: Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) was out with an ankle injury, forcing Eubanks into the first unit. The team is thin at the position but got some interior support from Thaddeus Young after Eubanks had a frigid start. Nurkic should be back in time for Friday's game against the Thunder, which will move Eubanks back to the bench. Rotowire.com Today, 1:37 am
  • Plays 21 minutes in season debut
    Clarke closed Wednesday's 136-124 loss to the Lakers with six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes.

    Advice: Clarke tore his Achilles in early March last season and needed over a year to recover before he was able to return to NBA action. The Gonzaga product was able to give Memphis 21 minutes off the bench in his season debut, and he recorded a team-best plus-15 point differential while he was on the court. Given his long layoff, Clarke doesn't figure to see minutes much higher than the amount he played Wednesday, especially with the Grizzlies out of playoff contention. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:13 pm
  • Nikola Jokic records 22/9/10/2/1 line vs. Suns
    Nikola Jokic shot 9-of-16 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Wednesday’s 104-97 loss to the Suns, accumulating 22 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, one block, and one 3-pointer in 42 minutes.

    Advice: Jokic finished one rebound shy of a triple-double on Wednesday, and the 42 minutes are the most he’s played in a game since the Nuggets’ March 5 overtime loss to Phoenix (44 minutes). Not having Jamal Murray was a factor on Wednesday, as Nuggets coach Michael Malone reinserted his starting center into the game earlier in the fourth quarter than usual. Jokic’s fantasy production remains elite, as he has provided top 5 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, aligning with season-long numbers. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:02 pm
  • Solid in starting role
    Hayes finished Wednesday's 136-124 win over the Grizzlies with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.

    Advice: Hayes moved into the starting unit Wednesday with Anthony Davis (knee) out of action, and he was able to give the Lakers 31 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back set despite picking up five fouls. Hayes finished with his second-best scoring total of the season while missing just one of his seven field-goal attempts, and he added seven boards, third-most on the team. It's unclear if Davis will need to miss additional time -- if so, Hayes could hold some value as a low-end streamer in fantasy leagues for managers needing boards, though he's not a viable option when Davis is in the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:52 pm
  • Drew Eubanks plays 27 minutes in spot start
    Drew Eubanks finished Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets with five points (2-of-3 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, and one assist in 27 minutes.

    Advice: Eubanks moved into the starting lineup on Wednesday because Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) was sidelined, and he didn’t offer much production. That wasn’t surprising, as in five starts this season, he has averaged 4.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 22.6 minutes. Eubanks did not provide any defensive stats on Wednesday, which disappointed the few who streamed him. Also impacted by Nurkic’s absence was Thaddeus Young (6/9/2/1 in 18 minutes), who played backup center minutes after being out of the rotation. Neither he nor Eubanks will be worth streaming if Nurkic is unavailable for Friday’s game in Oklahoma City. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:42 pm
  • Brandon Clarke plays 21 minutes in season debut
    Brandon Clarke (left Achilles tendon repair) finished Wednesday’s 136-124 loss to the Lakers with six points (3-of-7 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 21 minutes.

    Advice: Not only was Wednesday’s game Clarke’s first of the season, but he had also not played since rupturing his Achilles during a loss to the Nuggets on March 3, 2023. His ability to play 21 minutes is especially encouraging, as Clarke averaged 19.5 in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 campaigns. Fantasy managers should not expect much from Clarke, who’s rostered in two percent of Yahoo leagues. But the opportunities to produce will be there, especially with the Grizzlies being as shorthanded as they are. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:07 pm
  • Jaxson Hayes records full line in spot start
    Jaxson Hayes finished Wednesday’s win over Memphis with 14 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one blocked shot in 31 minutes.

    Advice: The Lakers were without Anthony Davis (knee) on Wednesday, so Hayes made his fourth start of the season. While his production in three prior starts did not scream “must-stream,” the circumstances made him worthy of a look. And Hayes had a good night, reaching double figures in points for the first time since February 3 (10 vs. New York) and recording a full stat line. He’s only rostered in two percent of Yahoo leagues and with good reason. That will only change if Davis misses additional time. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:55 pm
  • Naz Reid leads Timberwolves with 21/10/4 line
    Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 21 points (9-of-18 FGs), 10 rebounds, four assists and one 3-pointer in a 106-91 win over Detroit on Wednesday.

    Advice: Reid has been dominant recently, and that continued in this game. This was his second straight 20-point double-double, and while he wasn’t as effective from beyond the arc, he was still able to deliver a dominant stat line. Reid has nearly provided top-25 value over the past two weeks, and he should continue to be one of the best players in fantasy basketball until Karl-Anthony Towns is back in the lineup. This was only their first game of the week, but with two more games this week and four next week, Reid should be incredibly valuable over the next 10 days. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:48 pm