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 27 minutes ago
  • 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 41 minutes ago
  • 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 Today, 10:38 pm
  • Logs 19 minutes in return
    Okongwu had 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 136-105 loss to the Lakers.

    Advice: Okongwu had missed 13 straight contests due to a toe injury before suiting up against the Lakers on Monday. The fourth-year center was unsurprisingly limited to under 20 minutes in his return, but he still put up decent production and went 5-for-5 from two-point range. Okongwu's output is somewhat hampered by his role as Clint Capela's backup, though he still deserves a roster spot in most fantasy leagues. His appeal would grow dramatically if he were to move into the starting unit at any point, as evidenced by his averages of 16.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while making five straight starts prior to the injury absence. Rotowire.com Today, 10:32 pm
  • Plays his part
    Kornet registered four points (2-4 FG), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-94 win over the Pistons.

    Advice: In addition to strong rim protection and defensive playmaking, Kornet racked up six offensive rebounds, all of which came in the first half. Among all players with at least 200 rebounds this season, Kornet's 14.1 percent offensive rebounding rate is the seventh best mark in the league. Rotowire.com Today, 10:24 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 Today, 10:11 pm
  • Flashes versatility Monday
    Wiseman ended with 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to Boston.

    Advice: Wiseman's offensive output wasn't overly impressive, but Monday marked his fourth game of the season with at least three assists, while also representing his fifth game with at least three steals-plus-blocks. The 22-year-old has plenty of time and tools to continue developing as a player, but hitting the aforementioned thresholds isn't a high bar, which is a factor in his limited fantasy appeal. Rotowire.com Today, 9:47 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 Today, 9:28 pm
  • Nikola Vucevic tallies 22 points, nine rebounds
    Nikola Vucevic produced a line of 22 points (10-of-17 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, two steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 35 minutes in Monday’s win over Portland.

    Advice: Vucevic has shot 57% or better from the field in three straight games, scoring 51 points in wins over the Wizards and Trail Blazers. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 21.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.3 blocks, and 1.5 3-pointers per game, which has been good for 5th-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. Chicago plays twice more in Week 21, the first game being a road matchup with the Rockets on Thursday. Rotoworld Today, 9:24 pm