Derrick Jones Jr. had to be helped off the court following an injury to his right knee during Miami's 106-97 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: Jones injured his knee when he planted his right leg to go up for a fast-break dunk, a play in which he was fouled. The 21-year-old UNLV product could not put any weight on the knee and had to be assisted off the court. In addition, he was unable to shoot free throws which were attempted instead by Hassan Whiteside. Preliminary radiographs came back negative, but an MRI is scheduled on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Aaron Gordon scores 12 points in loss
Aaron Gordon recorded 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, and a steal over 37 minutes in a road overtime loss in Detroit on Wednesday.
Fantasy Implications: Gordon does not regularly deliver jaw-dropping numbers, but he remains a steady contributor to both his real team and fantasy owners alike. In his eight January games, the 23-year-old forward is averaging 16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks over 35.5 minutes. He is averaging, however, only 24.2 percent (8-for-33) from beyond the three-point arc during that stretch.
Fantasy Implications: Gordon does not regularly deliver jaw-dropping numbers, but he remains a steady contributor to both his real team and fantasy owners alike. In his eight January games, the 23-year-old forward is averaging 16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks over 35.5 minutes. He is averaging, however, only 24.2 percent (8-for-33) from beyond the three-point arc during that stretch.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Isaiah Briscoe scores six points off the bench
Isaiah Briscoe tallied six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3 Pt, 0-1 FG), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 120-115 overtime loss to the Pistons.
Fantasy Implications: Briscoe has moved ahead of Jerian Grant as the top backup point guard to D.J. Augustin. However, until the 22-year-old Kentucky product establishes a greater rotational role, he should not be considered a tenable fantasy option.
Fantasy Implications: Briscoe has moved ahead of Jerian Grant as the top backup point guard to D.J. Augustin. However, until the 22-year-old Kentucky product establishes a greater rotational role, he should not be considered a tenable fantasy option.
Nikola Vucevic records double-double in overtime loss
Nikola Vucevic registered 24 points (11-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, and one steal over 38 minutes in the Magic's 120-115 overtime loss to the Pistons on Wednesday.
Fantasy Implications: Vucevic continues to build on his stellar 2018-19 campaign, recording his 29th double-double of the season. In his previous 11 games, the 28-year-old big man averaged 20.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks across 30.5 minutes. He should be inserted into all fantasy lineups without hesitation.
Fantasy Implications: Vucevic continues to build on his stellar 2018-19 campaign, recording his 29th double-double of the season. In his previous 11 games, the 28-year-old big man averaged 20.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks across 30.5 minutes. He should be inserted into all fantasy lineups without hesitation.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Cedi Osman scores 15 points in loss to Rockets
Cedi Osman registered 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pts, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 141-113 loss to Houston.
Fantasy Implications: Osman led the Cavalier starters in scoring, but his work did not prevent Cleveland from suffering its 12th consecutive loss. The 23-year-old forward has the potential to score (averaging 11.8 points), but offers little else in defensive stats or assists. During the current campaign, Osman has registered double-digit rebounds only twice (both a season-high 10 rebounds), and is averaging a measly 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 steals over 31.9 minute through 40 games.
Fantasy Implications: Osman led the Cavalier starters in scoring, but his work did not prevent Cleveland from suffering its 12th consecutive loss. The 23-year-old forward has the potential to score (averaging 11.8 points), but offers little else in defensive stats or assists. During the current campaign, Osman has registered double-digit rebounds only twice (both a season-high 10 rebounds), and is averaging a measly 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 steals over 31.9 minute through 40 games.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Larry Nance Jr. exits game after injuring knee
Larry Nance Jr. left the game Tuesday at the 6:51 of the first quarter after injuring his knee, and did not return. He ended the night scoring one point (1-2 FT) along with one rebound and one assist over five minutes in the Cavaliers' 123-115 home loss to the Pacers.
Fantasy Implications: Nance bumped into Indiana's Thaddeus Young when driving to the basket. He shot both of his free throws before limping slowly to the sideline and eventually walking back to the locker room with trainer Steve Spiro. Fortunately it appears the 26-year-old big man escaped serious injury, and will travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip.
Fantasy Implications: Nance bumped into Indiana's Thaddeus Young when driving to the basket. He shot both of his free throws before limping slowly to the sideline and eventually walking back to the locker room with trainer Steve Spiro. Fortunately it appears the 26-year-old big man escaped serious injury, and will travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip.
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Bam Adebayo plays well despite loss on Sunday
Bam Adebayo had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks across 27 minutes in Miami's 106-82 road loss to Atlanta on Sunday night.
Fantasy Implications: Adebayo is starting to develop into a reliable, high-energy contributor coming off the bench. In his previous five games, the sophomore center was averaging 23 minutes, 8.8 points, nine rebounds, 1.4 assists, and one steal. He should be considered a must-own player whenever Hassan Whiteside is out.
Fantasy Implications: Adebayo is starting to develop into a reliable, high-energy contributor coming off the bench. In his previous five games, the sophomore center was averaging 23 minutes, 8.8 points, nine rebounds, 1.4 assists, and one steal. He should be considered a must-own player whenever Hassan Whiteside is out.
Josh Richardson registers 11 points in loss to Hawks
Josh Richardson scored 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), and registered three rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes in Sunday's 106-82 loss in Atlanta.
Fantasy Implications: Richardson struggled with his shot along with his fellow teammates in Miami's lackluster road performance. As a team, the Heat shot a dismal 35.6 percent from the field and only 14.7 percent from three-point range. Richardson ended a string of 19 games where he hit at least once from beyond the arc. In those games, the Tennessee product averaged 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. Consider this an off night for the 25-year-old guard.
Fantasy Implications: Richardson struggled with his shot along with his fellow teammates in Miami's lackluster road performance. As a team, the Heat shot a dismal 35.6 percent from the field and only 14.7 percent from three-point range. Richardson ended a string of 19 games where he hit at least once from beyond the arc. In those games, the Tennessee product averaged 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. Consider this an off night for the 25-year-old guard.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Collin Sexton has subpar shooting nignt
Collin Sexton scored 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt) while registering four rebounds and four assists over 30 minutes in Cleveland's 117-92 loss to Miami Wednesday night.
Fantasy Implications: Sexton has been struggling with his shot as of late. Previous to tonight's game, the rookie from Alabama was averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in his last 10 games, but was shooting only 35.9 percent from the field and a woeful 14.3 percent from beyond the arc in that span. He should be able to snap out of his recent funk considering he is shooting a decent 42.5 percent field-goal percentage for the season.
Fantasy Implications: Sexton has been struggling with his shot as of late. Previous to tonight's game, the rookie from Alabama was averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in his last 10 games, but was shooting only 35.9 percent from the field and a woeful 14.3 percent from beyond the arc in that span. He should be able to snap out of his recent funk considering he is shooting a decent 42.5 percent field-goal percentage for the season.
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