But his offensive skill set continues to improve, and he was able to put it all on display for a Pelicans team that was without both Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart due to injury. Close to a top player over the last two weeks, the rookie forward is certainly worth rostering in standard leagues. And with Zion Williamson still without a timeline for return, Jones will be a fixture in the Pelicans' starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
With Dewayne Dedmon injuring his knee and joining Bam Adebayo on the injury list, Omer Yurtseven made his first start of the season Sunday afternoon against the Magic. And the rookie out of Georgetown had a career day, posting a line of 16 points, 15 rebounds, and one assist in 33 minutes of action.
Yurtseven would follow that up with another double-double Tuesday night, accounting for 10 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, and three steals in 32 minutes. The double-doubles are the first two of the rookie's NBA career, and he's proven to be a very good rebounder in extended minutes. Now on a run of six straight games with at least 12 rebounds, Yurtseven has grabbed at least five offensive rebounds in four of those outings including seven vs.
Also of note during this six-game run has been Yurtseven's defensive averages, as he's contributing 1. That isn't "great," but it's fine enough for a player as productive on the boards as Yurtseven has been. The biggest concern in the short term is the fact that Miami has been hit hard by health and safety protocol issues. While this would mean more minutes for Yurtseven if he can avoid joining that list, one has to be concerned about possible postponements Wednesday's game against the Spurs met that fate , and who besides Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro will get him the ball Kyle Lowry and Gabe Vincent are among those sidelined.
For now, fantasy managers should not hesitate to pick up Yurtseven if he's available. It will be difficult for the rookie to crack the rotation once Adebayo and Dedmon are both healthy enough to play, but there's no denying the fact that Yurtseven has made a good case for himself.
Anthony Edwards , who missed five games after entering health and safety protocols, was cleared ahead of Tuesday's game against the Knicks. However, the Timberwolves made the decision to hold him out for another game, as there are also conditioning concerns to take into consideration. Practice time in normal seasons can be tough to come by once the season is in full swing; getting players the work needed to get back into game shape in the midst of a pandemic is even more difficult to do.
As a result, Edwards missed a sixth game, with the Timberwolves next scheduled to play Friday night against the Jazz. Making a return after that much time on the shelf can be difficult, especially when doing so at altitude. Edwards is providing 4th-round value in 9-cat formats this season, ranking second on the team behind Karl-Anthony Towns when considering players who have been in the Timberwolves' rotation all season long.
With the changes to the Celtics organization, from a new head coach to some signings made during free agency, Payton Pritchard 's minutes took a noticeable hit. After averaging However, due to injuries and illness Pritchard has played more recently, logging 21 minutes or more in each of Boston's last five games. He played 45 minutes in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, scoring 24 points 8-of FGs, 3-of-3 FTs with eight rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers.
Pritchard has scored 14 points or more in four of his last five, averaging And he's shot the ball well during this run, posting splits of That's been good for 10th-round value over the last two weeks and makes Pritchard a player worth streaming for as long as Dennis Schroder and Jayson Tatum remain sidelined. The Knicks have made the first big trade of , acquiring Cam Reddish from the Hawks. After learning that the Pistons voided the Bol Bol deal, Motiejunas spoke out about the situation.
Six years later, I am still here and have many years to go," Make no mistake, the Warriors are facing real adversity. But there is no panic after a humiliating loss to the Bucks. Here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Thursday. Klay Thompson had a very Klay-like reaction to not getting the ball on an open-look in transition. The Lakers have little trade flexibility, but that hasn't stopped Los Angeles from exploring various potential deals.
Rob Pelinka's front office has only Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn as non-minimum players with tangible trade value, and Will the Celtics deal the German floor general? Warriors young center James Wiseman's return is delayed after he reportedly underwent arthroscopic surgery on his injured knee in mid-December.
How did a Delaware man get a job offer from Tom Brady? Here's everything you need to know. A slow start doomed the Warriors as they were routed by Giannis and the Bucks on Thursday night.
The sophomore team will be basically the same roster as last year with the addition of Evan Turner and Paul George and subtraction of Eric Bledsoe and probably Wesley Johnson. That being said the rookie team will be interesting seeing has how there are only 9 spots and with Rubio most likely taking one only 8 for players from last years draft. My question is who do you want to see and who do you think should make it?
That would be the most exciting team with Rubio making plays and feeding Williams, Brooks and Morris. There will be a few players, mostly gaurds, who deserve to make it but get snubbed because they always field a team with enough forwards and centers to compete.
They should adjust the size of the roster according to how the rookies are playing each year. For instance this year should have a 10 or 11 man roster, while the draft would have had a 1 or 2 man roster lol. The rookies are full of guards and the sophomores have a lot of big men. I see the sophomores easily winning this game. I like a lot of your lists. I think he deserves the starting spot at center. Jimmer will make it just because who he is and his hype.
Irving will obvioulsy start but I put Rubio in my lineup out personal preference, I think Rubio brings more excitment. In those games Williams averaged 5. As one would expect, Williams was well off the radar as far as fantasy basketball is concerned.
Then he went through an game stretch in which he missed 17 due to an ankle injury which, in hindsight, may have been a blessing in disguise. Williams has started three of the five games that he's appeared in since, averaging And he's shot the ball well, making This hasn't resulted in great fantasy value, as Williams has been a 16th-round player over the last two weeks.
But the progress made is certainly worth noting, as Williams has been an understated reason why Memphis has flourished despite not having Dillon Brooks ankle. There's no need to add Williams right now, but fantasy managers should track his performances. Due to a fractured thumb, rookie point guard Jalen Suggs has been sidelined since late- November. He has been making progress in his recovery, however, most recently taking part in a recent practice.
It's important to note that Suggs still has a splint on his injured thumb. And at the time of the report Tuesday , Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said that Suggs' response to the workout will determine the next steps.
With a positive response, it's possible that Orlando will look to ramp things up during the team's upcoming three-game road trip. Also making progress towards a return in Spurs second-year wing Devin Vassell , who has missed his team's last three games due to health and safety protocols. It's possible that he'll be cleared in time for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, as he needs to record one more negative test for COVID Even with San Antonio having a logjam of sorts at those spots, Vassell has been one of Gregg Popovich 's most consistent options, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Cade Cunningham was playing quite well before a stint in the league's health and safety protocols put him on the shelf for four games last month. He managed to pick up where he left off in his first five games back, averaging Cunningham has been a bit inconsistent when it comes to his shooting, which has seemingly varied by the game.
He was at his best in Monday's win over the Jazz, posting a line of 29 points, one rebound, eight assists, two steals, two blocks, and five 3-pointers in 38 minutes. But that explosion may have been just as much about Utah's defensive struggles as it was Cunningham's mastery, as the following night, the Bulls limited him to eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.
As is the case with any rookie, there will be some nights when Cunningham appears to have figured it all out, and others when his inexperience is impossible to ignore. What would help is Detroit getting back to full strength, which would help GM Troy Weaver and coach Dwane Casey figure out the rotation. Cunningham should continue to have his moments, but it's possible that he'll be at his best once the trade deadline passes.
Because, in theory, Detroit should have more clarity with regard to who will be a part of this rebuild. The App is Back! Plus, now you can check out articles and player cards. Get it here! Even more so, in fact, as no rookie has been honored since Tim Duncan in But that dry spell could come to an end this season, as New Orleans forward Herb Jones has made a very good case for himself.
Counting Tuesday's win over the Timberwolves, he's averaging 1. That production is a major reason why Jones, who won SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors at Alabama, is closing in on top value in 9-cat formats.
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