Player Notes

  • Domantas Sabonis drops 25/18/5/0/2 line vs. MEM
    Domantas Sabonis played 40 minutes in Monday’s 121-111 overtime win over Memphis, scoring 25 points (6-of-17 FGs, 13-of-15 FTs) with 18 rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots.

    Advice: Sabonis struggled with his shooting, but the foul line bailed him out regarding the point total. The Kings center ultimately extended his double-double streak to 50 games with a dominant performance on the boards, with seven of his 18 rebounds coming on the offensive end of the floor. Over the past two weeks, Sabonis is ranked third in 8- and 9-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The continued dominance on the boards will keep him among the elite players in fantasy basketball, benefitting managers who have Sabonis rostered. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:25 pm
  • GG Jackson hits four 3-pointers, scores 22 points
    GG Jackson shot 8-of-13 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Monday’s loss to the Kings, scoring 22 points with seven rebounds, two steals, and four 3-pointers in 43 minutes.

    Advice: Jackson has started three straight and four of Memphis’ last five games and has been on an impressive run during this stretch. The rookie scored 19 or more in each appearance, providing top 100 per-game value in 9-cat formats over the past week. Jackson is rostered in 35% of Yahoo leagues, and that percentage should increase, even with the Grizzlies only playing two more games in Week 21. He should be safe from a potential shutdown before the end of the regular season. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:18 pm
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. tallies 25 points, four blocks
    Jaren Jackson Jr. played 39 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Kings, accumulating 25 points (8-of-27 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, four blocks, and one 3-pointer.

    Advice: The good news for Jackson was that he recorded a full stat line and blocked four shots. The bad was that he didn’t shoot well, and the rebounding production (two) was subpar. While rebounding has not been a significant issue, JJJ has grabbed two in two of his last three games. That had to disappoint fantasy managers who have him rostered, even with the production in other categories. Ranked just outside the top 100 in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, Jackson has struggled with availability recently. Hopefully, he can avoid the late-season shutdown that can happen to star players on struggling teams. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:12 pm
  • Trayce Jackson-Davis posts 19/9/2/0/3 stat line
    Trayce Jackson-Davis played 26 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Knicks, scoring 19 points (9-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs) with nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.

    Advice: Jackson-Davis has locked down the backup center role, and the minutes have been good enough to make him a player worth rostering in more leagues. Over the past two weeks, TJD has provided 6th-round value in 9-cat formats while surpassing 20 minutes in five consecutive games. The Warriors find themselves fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament, but the franchise has to be pleased with the play of its two draft picks. Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski have established themselves as rotation players, giving the team a much-needed infusion of depth. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:38 pm
  • Nears triple-double in 29 minutes
    James accumulated 25 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and 10 assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 136-105 victory over Atlanta.

    Advice: The Lakers' ability to put the game away by the end of the third quarter allowed James to rest a bit, as the 29 minutes he logged marked his lowest total since Jan. 11. The decreased time on the court didn't affect the future Hall of Famer's production, however, as he posted his fourth double-double across his past six games and finished just three boards shy of a triple-double. James has shown no signs of slowing down late in his age-39 season, as he's scored at least 25 points and notched at least eight assists in 10 of his 12 games since the All-Star break. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:22 pm
  • Posts double-double in rout
    Davis provided 22 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 136-105 victory over the Hawks.

    Advice: Davis exited early due to a corneal abrasion in Saturday's loss to Golden State, but the big man was able to recover in time to suit up two days later. Davis didn't seem to be affected by the eye injury, as he went a sharp 10-for-14 from the field while notching his 54th double-double of the campaign, which is third-most in the NBA. Among the best news this season for Davis' fantasy managers is that he's been able to avoid serious injuries, as he's missed just four games all season and has taken the court in each of the Lakers' past 19 contests. His 65 games played overall this season is already his highest total since 2017-18. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:11 pm
  • Bogdan Bogdanovic knocks down three triples vs. LA
    Bogdan Bogdanovic lit up the Lakers with 17 points (5-of-11 FGs), three rebounds and three 3-pointers on Monday.

    Advice: After two straight really poor shooting nights, Bogi got back on track in this game. He shot a combined 7-of-29 over their last two games, so his 5-of-11 shooting in this game may not have been elite, but it was far better than he had been shooting. Bogdanovic has been a top-75 player in 9-cat leagues over the course of the season, but his recent production has not been quite as effective. They’ll continue to rely on him for offense with Trae Young out, but the results haven’t been great. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:04 pm
  • Jalen Johnson finishes with 25/9/4 line vs. Lakers
    Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 25 points (9-of-20 FGs), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and two triples in a 136-105 loss to the Lakers on Monday.

    Advice: Johnson had two incredible dunks in this game. One was a poster dunk all over Austin Reaves, and the second was a double clutch, reverse jam around LeBron James. His work in the paint was excellent, but his outside shot wasn’t as successful. He made just two of his 11 attempts from beyond the arc. That was a new career-high for 3-point attempts, and while it didn’t result in many makes, it was encouraging to see him shoot from that range. The more he improves his 3-point shot, the more effective he will be in fantasy basketball. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:53 pm
  • Woj: Christian Wood (knee) to undergo surgery
    According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and be sidelined for “several weeks.”

    Advice: Wood has not appeared in a game since Valentine’s Day. While his absence hasn’t impacted fantasy basketball, it has affected a Lakers rotation that is light on bodies in the post. With the veteran center expected to miss “several weeks,” the question is whether or not he’ll be healthy for the postseason. Jaxson Hayes will continue to serve as Anthony Davis’s backup. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:28 pm