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Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Wednesday, April 5, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, Giannis, Donovan Mitchell.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Joel Embiid shot 20-of-25 from the field and 12-of-13 from the foul line in Tuesday's 103-101 win over the Celtics, accounting for 52 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots in 39 minutes. Philadelphia still has a shot of catching Boston for the 2-seed in the East, holding on to beat the Celtics Tuesday night. And Embiid shouldered most of the scoring load, with James Harden (20/5/10/1/1 with four 3-pointers) being the only other 76ers player to crack double figures in field goal attempts. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Brandon Ingram posted a full line on Tuesday with 22 points (7-for-15 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block, one 3-pointer and seven turnovers in a 121-105 loss to Sacramento. This wasn't a pretty night for the Pelicans, even if BI was able to put up a complete line. After only turning it over twice over his previous two games, Ingram set a new season-high with seven turnovers. He had his lowest scoring night in games that he has finished in over month. He wasn't alone in his struggles, as C.J. McCollum only shot 6-for-19 from the field."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "LeBron James played 38 minutes in Tuesday's 135-133 overtime win over the Jazz, accounting for 37 points (14-of-27 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers. Leading the Jazz by 11 at the half, the Lakers appeared to be on their way to getting LeBron and Anthony Davis additional rest ahead of Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Of course, there's no such thing as a routine victory for these Lakers, so four starters played between 38 and 42 minutes."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Deandre Ayton contributed a full line on Tuesday with 19 points (6-for-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in a 115-94 win over the Spurs. It’s become evident that there are only four players worth rostering on the Suns: Ayton, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. KD was quiet on Tuesday as he finished with just 18 points, five rebounds and two assists. Booker scored a game-high 27 points with seven rebounds, three assists and three steals."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated 32 points (11-of-17 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, and two 3-pointers in Tuesday's 136-125 loss to the Warriors. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored 30 points or more in four straight and seven of his last eight appearances, and he hasn't finished a game with fewer than 25 since before the All-Star break. Over the last two weeks, SGA is ranked second in 9-cat, per-game value, and trails only Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid for the season."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Monday, April 3, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Giannis, Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Pascal Siakam, Anthony Davis.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Anthony Davis dominated Houston on Sunday with 40 points (15-for-20 FGs, 10-for-12 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in a 134-109 win. AD was able to reach 40 points for the first time since he scored 55 against Washington in early December and just the third time all season. The Lakers have win three straight and are getting hot at the right time, as they now sit just a half game behind the Clippers for 6th in the West. The Lakers play in Utah on Tuesday before the battle for LA on Wednesday, which means they could have the same record heading into the game."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kevin Durant lit up the Thunder on Sunday and finished with 35 points (13-for-21 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three 3-pointers in a 128-118 win. KD lit up his former team and led Phoenix in scoring as they moved to 6-0 with Durant in the lineup. He has also shot over 60% from the field in five of those games, so the floor spacing alongside Devin Booker is doing wonders for his efficiency. Booker finished with 22 points, five rebounds and 10 assists, which is just his second double-double since November."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lit up Phoenix on Sunday with 39 points (11-for-22 FGs, 17-for-17 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and two steals in a 128-118 loss. SGA put up big numbers in this game, as he has done all season, but it wasn't enough to get past the red-hot Suns. With Dallas and Minnesota also losing, the Thunder were able to hold their place at 10th in the West, with a one game lead over the Mavericks. Josh Giddey nearly finished with a triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, but he shot 5-for-16 from the field. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Tyrese Maxey logged 35 minutes in Sunday's 117-104 loss to the Bucks, tallying 29 points (9-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and six 3-pointers. Two of Philadelphia's best offensive options, Maxey and Joel Embiid (28/9/5 with one 3-pointer), were productive Sunday night, even though the latter was just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. The same can't be said for James Harden, who shot 4-of-9 from the field and scored 11 points with two rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 34 minutes."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Donovan Mitchell torched the Pacers in Sunday's 115-105 win, scoring 40 points (14-of-25 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs) with six rebounds, one assist, three steals, and three 3-pointers in 39 minutes. Mitchell has scored 40 points or more in three straight games, with Sunday's effort also resulting in a victory. Since the beginning of March, he's scored 40 or more on six occasions, and Mitchell is providing top-20 value over the last two weeks. Just as important as Mitchell's exemplary night was the return of Jarrett Allen, who played 27 minutes and accounted for 15 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal. "



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Sunday, April 2, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Ingram, Tim Hardaway Jr. There were just two games.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jimmy Butler finished Saturday’s win over Dallas with 35 points, 12 assists, three rebounds, a steal and a triple. Butler picked a great game for a bounceback performance, as the Heat snapped a three-game losing streak with this victory over the hapless Mavs. Jimmy Buckets came into this one having averaged just 15.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists across his last two games, but he nearly eclipsed the total production of those contests in this one alone. Fantasy managers playing in the final week of the season should look for Butler to keep it rolling Tuesday against the last-place Pistons."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Luka Doncic finished Saturday’s loss to the Heat with 42 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two three-pointers. Doncic continues to post gaudy stat lines, but it’s not leading to wins. In six games since he returned to the lineup, he’s averaged 32.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 3.5 triples, but Dallas is just 1-5. Miami’s offense scores the fewest points in the NBA, and the Mavs gave up 129 points to them in this dreadful loss, showcasing just how bad this defense has gotten since Kyrie Irving joined the team. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kawhi Leonard delivered 40 points, eight rebounds, four assists, a block and four triples Saturday in a loss to the Pelicans. Over the last three seasons, the Pels are 8-2 straight up against the Clippers, and Los Angeles hasn’t won in New Orleans since 2020. That wasn’t for a lack of trying on Leonard’s end, as he posted a game-high point total and his second 40-pointer of the season. He sat Wednesday against Memphis and logged only 18 minutes in Friday’s rematch."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Brandon Ingram delivered 36 points, eight assists and four rebounds Saturday as the Pelicans defeated the Clippers 122-114. Ingram cannot be stopped! He’s played 10 games since returning from a two-game absence and averaged 29.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists in that span. BI scored at least 30 points in six of those with two triple-doubles. Most impressively, he shot 51.9% from the floor, 43.3% from beyond the arc and 91.5% from the charity stripe."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jonas Valanciunas totaled 23 points, 12 rebounds, a block and a triple in Saturday’s win over the Clippers. JV finished behind only Brandon Ingram for team lead in scoring, and he contributed another quality performance as a rebounder. Over his last 11, Valanciunas has averaged 16.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.3 swats while posting nine double-doubles. It’s been a rough year for the big man, as he ranks just 118th in per-game fantasy value on the season as a whole. Encouragingly, he ranks 45th over the last three weeks, and managers who kept the faith with him are surely enjoying this late-season resurgence."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Saturday, April 1, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Jayson Tatum, Scottie Barnes, Anthony Davis, Jalen Brunson, Paolo Banchero.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Donovan Mitchell shot 16-of-23 from the field and 4-of-5 from the foul line in Friday's 130-116 loss to the Knicks, accounting for 42 points, four rebounds, five assists, one block, and six 3-pointers in 40 minutes. Mitchell was rolling in the first quarter, making his first nine shots and scoring 24 points in the first quarter. The Knicks weren't able to slow him down, but they effectively defended most of the other Cavaliers. Darius Garland (30 points, three rebounds, nine assists, and two 3-pointers in 38 minutes) shot 8-of-19 from the field."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "De’Aaron Fox lit up Portland with 20 points (8-for-11 FGs), eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and a 3-pointer in a 138-114 win on Friday. Fox nearly recorded the second triple-double of his career in this game, but he only played 27 minutes because of the lopsided score. The Kings have all but locked up the third seed in the West, though it's still possible for them to move up. They're two games behind Memphis, and they host the Spurs on Sunday. Fox has been a superstar this season and has provided third round value in 9-cat leagues over the past two months. He had an ADP of 45.6 this season, but he should be drafted earlier next season."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 27 points (10-for-20 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and four 3-pointers and six turnovers in a 138-114 loss to Sacramento. Once again, Sharpe had the ultimate green light for the tanking Blazers and had a big scoring night. He has scored at least 20 points in five of his last six games, after only scoring 20 in one other game before that. They have five more games left this season, and Sharpe should continue to be the focal point of the offense the rest of the way. He has provided fifth round value over the past two weeks, but he won't get a chance to repeat this next season, unless Portland decides to fully rebuild."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 30 points (11-for-15 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers in a 100-93 win over the Nuggets on Friday. After really struggling in his home debut for Phoenix, KD bounced back in a big way on Friday. He stuffed the stat sheet with a full line and led the Suns in scoring, in a performance that will make Suns fans much happier than his first home game did. Phoenix holds a 1.5 game lead over the Clippers for 4th in the West, and it seems likely that they'll match up in a first round playoff series. They'll look to solidify their playoff spot in Oklahoma City on Sunday."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Aaron Gordon led Denver with 26 points (10-for-23 FGs, 4-for-10 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers in a 100-93 loss to Phoenix With Denver resting four of their five starters, AG stepped up and posted a monster line. The only setback was his continued poor free throwing shooting. With a free throw punt, Gordon has been a top 50 player in 9-cat leagues this season. He won't continue to produce to this level, but he's been an incredibly important piece for the top team in the West."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Friday, March 31, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Brandon Ingram, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Giannis, Jonas Valanciunas. There were just two games.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Giannis Antetokounmpo provided 24 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in Thursday’s blowout loss to the Celtics. Antetokounmpo came into this one fresh off a monster, 38-point triple-double Wednesday, but he was bottled up against Boston and shot just 11-of-27 from the floor, including 0-of-5 from long range. Statistically, it's one of his worst performances of the season, and for fantasy managers going for a title, this one couldn't have come at a worse time. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Brandon Ingram finished Thursday’s win over Denver with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Ingram failed to produce a triple-double through nearly seven years in the NBA, but in the span of a week, he’s racked up two of them after posting a 30/11/10 line against Charlotte on March 23. BI has been cooking over the last three weeks, and he’s now scored at least 20 points in nine straight contests, averaging 28.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 8.1 dimes along the way. Thursday’s win brings the Pels back to .500, and after a precipitous fall from the top of the Western Conference standings, this team is back in the playoff picture. New Orleans finishes the week with a game Saturday, and the team will play four more in the final week of the regular season."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jaylen Brown totaled 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, adding five boards, five dimes, a steal and three triples in the Celtics’ monster win over Milwaukee. After a lengthy streak of productive games, Brown finally fell back to earth against the Wizards on Tuesday, going for just 18/3/4/1 on 9-of-19 shooting in D.C. He bounced back in a big way Thursday, scoring 17 points in the first quarter as the Celtics built an early lead and never looked back. Brown’s big night could have been even bigger, but Boston’s starters weren’t needed in the fourth quarter as the Celtics went up by 40 after three. Brown will look to finish the week strong on the second night of a back-to-back set Friday against the Jazz."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jrue Holiday provided six points (2-of-8 FG), six rebounds, four assists, two triples and three turnovers across 24 minutes in Milwaukee’s 140-99 loss to Boston on Thursday. Holiday delivered a career-high 51 points Wednesday, hitting 20-of-30 shots and stuffing the stat sheet along the way. He wasn’t able to replicate that performance Thursday and didn’t come close as the Bucks were lit up from whistle to whistle. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 24 points on 11-of-27 shooting, and onlt Khris Middleton (13 points) scored in double figures."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Thursday, March 30, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Giannis, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Porter Jr.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Ja Morant finished Wednesday's 141-132 loss to the Clippers with 36 points (11-of-28 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers in 35 minutes. Morant was back in action after sitting out Tuesday's win over the Magic, making his first start since returning from an eight-game suspension earlier this month. The points and assists were great, but Morant was also responsible for a season-worst eight turnovers. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Keegan Murray finished Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points, five rebounds, an assist and three triples. With his second and third triples in the third quarter of Wednesday’s matchup with Portland, Murray tied and then passed Donovan Mitchell (187) for most threes made by a rookie with 188. Murray ranks 115 in per-game fantasy value this season, but the future is looking bright for the Iowa standout who has quietly put together an impressive rookie campaign. He’s been a key contributor for a playoff team, which is not something that can be said for other lottery picks from the 2022 class."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Anthony Edwards delivered 31 points, six assists, a steal, a block and three triples in Wednesday’s loss to the Suns. Ant Man led all scorers in this one, as he shot an efficient 13-of-22 from the floor and scored his most points since March 13. In two prior games after returning from a three-game absence, Edwards averaged just 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists, so it was nice to see this bounceback effort. The Wolves are back home Friday after winning two games on their three-game road trip, and Edwards will look to stay hot against the visiting Lakers."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Karl-Anthony Towns turned in 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists and five triples Wednesday in a 107-100 loss to the Suns. He rested Monday against the Kings for the second leg of Minnesota’s back-to-back set, but KAT came out fired up Wednesday. He posted 20 points and eight boards in the first half, and Minnesota built a small lead. The Suns came charging back in the second half, and Towns disappeared, finishing with just five points and no rebounds in the third and fourth quarters. There was a lot of production left on the table in this one, but Towns will try to improve on this showing Friday when the Wolves host the Lakers."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kevin Durant accounted for 16 points on 5-of-18 shooting, eight rebounds, four assists and two triples in Wednesday’s win over Minnesota. This was only Durant’s fourth game played since January 8, and he finally made his return to the Suns following 10 straight absences after injuring his ankle during pre-game warmups. The last time he was on the court, he scored 37 points against the Mavericks in Dallas, but this was his first home game as a member of the Suns. "



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Wednesday, March 29, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Steph Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, PJ Washington.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Donovan Mitchell logged 40 minutes in Tuesday's 120-118 loss to the Hawks, posting a line of 44 points (15-of-33 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, and five 3-pointers. Mitchell had two opportunities to give the Cavaliers the lead down the stretch, but two separate 3-point attempts missed the mark. The 44 points are the most he's scored in a game since March 1, when he put up 44 in an overtime win over the Celtics. And Mitchell made some history on Tuesday."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Evan Mobley logged 40 minutes in Tuesday's 120-118 loss to the Hawks, recording a line of 20 points (10-of-13 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), 15 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and four blocked shots. With Jarrett Allen sidelined by a groin injury, Mobley more than did his part to account for that absence. Tuesday's defeat was his fourth game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds this season, while the six assists are the most he's accumulated in a game since March 8 vs. Miami. Defensively, Mobley's now blocked at least three shots in four of his last five games, with Allen being absent for two of them."

Per NBC Sports Edge, ".J. Washington erupted in Tuesday’s win over Oklahoma City with 43 points, six rebounds, five assists, a steal and five triples. Oh, what a night! No, we’re not talking about late December back in ‘63. We’re talking about late March in ‘23. P.J. Washington delivered the best scoring performance of his career, topping the 42 points he dropped on Sacramento on the last day of February in 2021."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Stephen Curry shot 14-of-25 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Tuesday's 120-109 win over the Pelicans, scoring 39 points with eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and eight 3-pointers in 37 minutes. Golden State turned things around after trailing by as much as 20 in the first half, with Curry shouldering most of the scoring load. He's scored 30 points or more in 26 of the 51 games he's appeared in this season, with the offensive output being good enough to keep him within the top 10 in 9-cat formats."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Brandon Ingram shot 9-of-22 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Tuesday's 120-109 loss to the Warriors, scoring 26 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes. Ingram and the Pelicans were rolling during the first half, as they took a 17-point lead into the locker room. Things would go downhill after halftime, with the Warriors outscoring the Pelicans 74-46 to win going away. Ingram's scored 22 or more in eight straight games, shooting at least 43.5% from the field in each."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Tuesday, March 28, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Nikola Jokic, Immanuel Quickley, Walker Kessler, Brook Lopez, Tyrese Maxey.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jonas Valanciunas dominated the glass on Monday with 10 points (4-for-6 FGs), 21 rebounds, two blocks and five turnovers in a 124-90 win over Portland. For the 11th time in his career, JV hauled in at least 20 rebounds. He set a new season-high for boards, as the last time he grabbed more than 20 was in October of 2021. This was his sixth straight game with at least 12 rebounds, which has allowed him to provide second round value during that stretch. JV is a capable fantasy asset, but he has only played 24.9 minutes per game this season, which has limited his season-long value. His increased role as of late has paid dividends for his production and should continue for the rest of the season."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Tyrese Maxey shot 12-of-21 from the field and 3-of-5 from the foul line in Monday's 116-111 loss to the Nuggets, scoring 29 points with four rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes. While Maxey wasn't on the court when the 76ers mounted a late rally to make Monday's game competitive, he's the biggest reason why the reserves had the opportunity to make things interesting. Philadelphia was without James Harden and Joel Embiid, which left much of the scoring responsibilities to Maxey. And he did his part, extending his streak of games with at least 20 points to six."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jaden McDaniels shot 8-of-15 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Monday's 119-115 win over the Kings, scoring 20 points with three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) was ruled out for Monday's game, which was the second in as many nights for the Timberwolves. His absence freed up scoring opportunities for others, including McDaniels, and he took advantage. After playing just 10 minutes on Sunday, due largely to foul trouble, McDaniels hit the 20-point mark for the second time in three games."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Zach LaVine led Chicago with 23 points (8-for-14 FGs), five rebounds and three assists in a 124-122 loss to the Clippers on Monday. LaVine had been on fire as of late, which helped Chicago win five of their previous six games. He was still able to lead the team in scoring, but he wasn't able to provide much else. They've all but locked up their spot in the play-in tournament, but they're only a game out of 8th place. With three more games this week, LaVine will look to help the Bulls get back on track, starting with a home game against the Lakers on Wednesday. They head to Charlotte on Friday and finish the week with a game in Memphis on Sunday."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "De'Aaron Fox shot 10-of-20 from the field and 8-of-10 from the foul line in Monday's 119-115 loss to the Timberwolves, tallying 29 points, four rebounds, six assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes. The Kings were unable to clinch their first playoff berth since 2006, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Fox put up 29 points on the night, but he and many of his teammates went ice-cold from beyond the arc. Remove Kevin Huerter (13 points, three rebounds, one assist, and three 3-pointers), who shot 3-of-5 from deep, and the other Kings combined to shoot 2-of-22. Simply put, that kind of performance will get a team beat."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Monday, March 27, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown, Mikal Bridges, Jarrett Allen, Fred VanVleet.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Ja Morant returned to the starting lineup on Sunday and finished with 27 points (9-for-17 FGs, 9-for-11 FTs), three rebounds, six assists and a steal in a 123-119 win over Atlanta. After playing off the bench in their last two games, Morant’s return to the starting lineup went smoothly. He provided solid value off the bench in his first two games back from suspension, but he was able to play 29 minutes in this game after playing just 24 and 19 minutes in his previous two. His return to the starting unit pushed Tyus Jones to the bench, which only allowed him to play 23 minutes. He provided a 13/2/5 line, which isn't to the level he was contributing as a starter but is enough to be serviceable in deeper leagues."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Trae Young led the Hawks with 28 points (7-for-14 FGs, 11-for-12 FTs), two rebounds, 10 assists and three 3-pointers in a 123-119 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday After being ejected early on Saturday night, Young bounced back with a big night on Sunday. It wasn't enough to get a win, but Trae was able to provide excellent value from the free throw line once again. Over his last four games, Young has shot 40-for-45 from the charity stripe, which includes shooting 2-for-2 in their last game before the ejection. He was also able shoot over 50% from the floor, which hasn't happened often over the past month. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points (9-for-17 FGs, 13-for-15 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and four steals in a 118-112 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. After failing to score 30 points for just the second time since the All-Star break, SGA bounced back by getting on the right side of 30 in an important win over Portland. Their win with the Mavs' loss earlier in the day wedged a game of separation between the teams in the standings, with OKC holding on to 10th place. SGA has been dominant in fantasy basketball all season long and is the biggest reason that the Thunder are in prime position to play in the postseason."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Naz Reid shot 10-of-17 from the field in Sunday's 99-96 win over Golden State, finishing with a team-high 23 points, six rebounds, one assist, and three 3-pointers in 21 minutes. While Reid's had his moments throughout the course of this season, few have come when Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert were both available. But he came up big on Sunday, helping the Timberwolves withstand Jaden McDaniels putting up one point and one rebound in 10 foul-plagued minutes. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 29 points (9-for-13 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, three triples and five turnovers in a 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City on Sunday. As Portland waves the white flag on their season, they've focused on getting their young players as many opportunities as possible. Sharpe has benefited greatly, as he has scored at least 20 points in three straight games. That has allowed him to provide sixth round value during that stretch, despite barely being inside the top-300 in 9-cat leagues over the course of the season. Sharpe should continue to have the ultimate green light for the rest of the year."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Sunday, March 26, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Giannis, Brandon Ingram, Nikola Jokic, Walker Kessler, Bismack Biyombo.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jamal Murray tallied 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists, one block, and five 3-pointers in Saturday's 129-106 win over the Bucks in 33 minutes. Murray has tallied 25 points or more in three of his last four games, with the improved scoring making in a 6th-round player in 9-cat formats over the last week. That matches his value for the season, with Murray outperforming his Yahoo ADP of 77. After missing more than a year due to a torn ACL, Murray has reached the 60-game mark for the first time since the 2018-19 season. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Keegan Murray shot 8-of-15 from the field in Saturday's 121-113 win over the Jazz, scoring 22 points with two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and six 3-pointers in 37 minutes. Even with De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) sidelined, the Kings cut their magic number for a playoff berth down to one on Saturday, and Murray was a key reason why. The rookie forward's reached double figures in six straight games, with Saturday being his second with at least 20 points. Over the last two weeks, Murray's providing 9th-round value in 9-cat formats, with low assist/defensive numbers capping his fantasy value. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Walker Kessler accumulated 31 points (14-of-16 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 loss to the Kings. Kessler was outstanding Saturday night, scoring a season-high 31 points while recording his 19th double-double of the year. The 7-footer is now providing 5th-round value in 9-cat formats, ranking first among all rookies. With Lauri Markkanen dealing with a hand injury, Kessler will have even more room to flourish if the Jazz decide to keep their All-Star forward sidelined. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Tyrese Maxey accumulated 37 points (14-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and seven 3-pointers in Saturday's 125-105 loss to the Suns. Maxey was one of the few 76ers up for Saturday's game, which was the second in as many nights for both teams. The 37 points are the most he's scored in a game since October 28, when he dropped a season-high 44 on the Raptors. Maxey has scored 20 or more in five straight and six of his last seven games, providing top-50 value in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Devin Booker shot 9-of-18 from the foul line in 9-of-9 from the foul line in Saturday's 125-105 win over the 76ers, scoring 29 points with three rebounds, five assists, one block, and two 3-pointers in 32 minutes. Booker has been on a roll recently, scoring 29 points or more in four straight and six of his last seven games. Yet even with the scoring "explosion," D Book has been ranked just outside the top 50 in 9-cat, per-game value over the last two weeks. The issue has been a lack of defensive stats and turnovers."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Friday, March 24, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Evan Mobley, Brandon Ingram, Kawhi Leonard, Shai, Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie, Immanuel Quickley.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Immanuel Quickley played 42 minutes in Thursday's 111-106 loss to the Magic, accumulating 25 points (7-of-17 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block, and two 3-pointers. With Jalen Brunson (foot) sitting out the second game of the Knicks' Florida back-to-back, Quickley served as the starting point guard in Orlando. And he made the most of the opportunity, scoring a team-high 25 points while also dishing out seven assists. Rostered in 65% of Yahoo leagues, Quickley has been a 7th-round player in 9-cat over the last two weeks."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Donovan Mitchell shot 11-of-23 from the field and 6-of-9 from the foul line in Thursday's 116-114 win over the Nets, accounting for 31 points, five rebounds, one assist, one block, and three 3-pointers in 33 minutes. Mitchell missed a free throw that would have tied the game with 11.1 seconds remaining, which began a wild sequence that ended with Isaac Okoro's game-winning three with 1.1 seconds to go. Spida scored 31 points in both of Cleveland's wins in Brooklyn this week, shooting 21-of-45 from the field while knocking down eight 3-pointers."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Brandon Ingram tallied 30 points (10-of-23 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-96 win over the Hornets. Ingram and the Pelicans got off to a hot start, scoring 37 points in the first quarter, but they weren't able to put Charlotte away for good until the fourth quarter. Ultimately, he would finish with the first triple-double of his NBA career. Having cracked the top-100 in 9-cat value recently, Ingram has been a top-50 player over the last two weeks."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Evan Mobley played 40 minutes in Thursday's 116-114 win over the Nets, tallying 26 points (11-of-18 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 16 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and four blocked shots. Mobley has shot 50% or better in each of his last five games, scoring 20 points or more in three of those outings. Having stepped up his production when the Cavaliers were without Jarrett Allen (eye), Mobley's production hasn't suffered in the aftermath of his frontcourt sidekick's return."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Spencer Dinwiddie accounted for 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, 12 assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 42 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers. Dinwiddie recorded points/assists double-doubles in both of Brooklyn's losses to Cleveland, but he was more efficient as a shooter on Thursday, making 60% of his field goal attempts. In the five games prior, Dinwiddie shot 37.3% from the field and averaged 15.2 points. Even with the recent shooting slump, he's providing top-100 value in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Thursday, March 23, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Jaren Jackson, Pascal Siakam.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Ja Morant came off the bench in Wednesday's 130-125 win over Houston, posting a line of 17 points (6-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one blocked shot. Back in action after a nine-game absence, Morant was brought off the bench for load management reasons. He's a dynamic enough player to still provide solid fantasy value, which was the case on Wednesday. Morant recorded a full stat line for the Grizzlies, who now lead Sacramento by two games in the loss column for the 2-seed in the West. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the lineup on Wednesday and contributed 22 points (8-for-18 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two triples in a 125-124 win over Atlanta. After hitting two free throws with three second left that led to a one-point win, KAT said, “This is what movies is made of. This is what movies is made of. Four months away, I come back, two free throws, don’t worry about it.” It was certainly the perfect way to finish his first game since November after a 51-game absence. KAT only played 26 minutes, as Chris Finch had him on a minutes restriction. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Trae Young led the Hawks with 29 points (6-for-16 FGs, 14-for-16 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal, three 3-pointers and six turnovers in a 125-124 loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. Trae has really struggled from the floor lately, as he has shot less than 40% in each of their last three games. However, he's been able to get to three free throw line well, and he has shot 27-for-31 from the line over their last two games. He has also been able to supply assists consistently. This was his 100th consecutive game with at least five assists, which makes him one of eight players in NBA history to reach that mark. They'll need him to get things going offensively if they want to get over .500."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Lauri Markkanen lit up the Trail Blazers with 40 points (14-for-23 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists and four 3-pointers in a 127-115 loss on Wednesday. Markkanen had a monster game on Wednesday after missing Monday's game due to back soreness. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough for them to get the win, as they fell out of the play-in tournament with the loss. With ten games left, they'll need more big games from Markkanen to have a chance at playing in the postseason. It's a tough schedule, with nine of their ten games coming against teams currently slotted to at least play in the play-in tournament."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "D'Angelo Russell shot 9-of-13 from the field and 5-of-7 from the foul line in Wednesday's 118-108 win over the Suns, scoring 26 points with one rebound, six assists, one steal, two blocks, and three 3-pointers in 32 minutes. The Lakers received quality contributions from both of its starting guards Wednesday night, with Darvin Ham's decision to change the lineup paying off. Russell entered the game in a shooting slump, making 34.4% of his field goal attempts in the four games prior. He got back on track Wednesday, surpassing the 20-point mark for the third time since his return from a sprained ankle."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Wednesday, March 22, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Marvin Bagley, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, Trae Young.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jonas Valanciunas played 28 minutes in Tuesday's 119-84 win over the Spurs, accumulating 19 points (8-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 15 rebounds, five assists, and one 3-pointer. The Pelicans made sure to get Valanciunas going early Tuesday night, with the big man scoring five of the team's first seven points. The end result was JV finishing one point short of a 20/15/5 stat line, but he's scored 19 or more in three straight games. Still ranked outside the top 100 in 9-cat, per-game value for the season, Valanciunas is ranked just outside the top 75 for the last two weeks. He could be in for another solid night on Thursday as the Pelicans host the Hornets, who are headed to the draft lottery like the Spurs. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points (14-for-25 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two 3-pointers in a 132-109 win over Sacramento on Tuesday. In the sixth and final game of this road trip, Tatum had his best game from the floor. Unfortunately, he also had one of his worst games from the free throw line. He opened up the game with two missed free throws before either team had scored, which gave every fan in attendance free cookies."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Domantas Sabonis recorded another triple-double on Tuesday with 16 points (7-for-12 FGs), 13 rebounds, 12 assists, one steal and six turnovers in a 132-109 loss to Boston. Sabonis recorded his 12th triple-double of the season in this game, including his fifth this month. Unfortunately, he also had one of his worst free throw shooting games of the season, as he shot 2-for-6 from the line. He's shot 76.1% from the free throw line this season, so he's not among the best in the league, but he's usually much better than he was in this game. With two more games this week, Sabonis will continue to provide excellent value across the board, as he has all season."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points (12-for-25 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists and one 3-pointer in a 101-100 win over the Clippers on Tuesday. Per usual, SGA carried the offensive load for the Thunder in this game. He scored all six of Oklahoma City's points over the final three minutes of the game. The Thunder play a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, and SGA has sat out at least one leg of their last two back-to-backs. However, Mark Daigneault said that they would be "open-minded" to SGA playing back-to-backs moving forward. There's certainly a chance that he plays in both games, which is great news for fantasy managers."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Paul George had a solid line before exiting early as he contributed 18 points (9-for-17 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block in a 101-100 loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday. PG exited this game with less than five minutes left after injuring his leg while going up for a rebound. Tyronn Lue said after the game that George is still being evaluated, so there isn't an official update from the team. It was an ugly injury, so there's a real chance that he remains sidelined for an extended period of time."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Tuesday, March 21, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Joel Embiid, Julius Randle, De'Aaron Fox, Mike Conley, Stephen Curry.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Julius Randle went off in Monday's 140-134 loss to the Timberwolves, scoring 57 points (19-of-29 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs) with four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and eight 3-pointers in 37 minutes. As good as Randle was in the first half, scoring 26 points, he was even better in the third quarter. Randle scored 26 points in that period alone, with his outburst pulling the Knicks to within one at the end of the frame. Randle ultimately finished five points shy of Carmelo Anthony's Madison Square Garden record (for a Knick), but he did notch his first career 50-point game. The Knicks will finish their week early in comparison to most of the league, wrapping things up with a Wednesday/Thursday road back-to-back against the Heat and Magic. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 28 points (10-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one 3-pointer in a 112-108 win over the Mavericks on Monday. JJJ was limited to just 23 minutes in this game due to foul trouble, but that didn't stop him from leading the team in scoring. While he wasn't able to provide many blocks or rebounds due to the limited action, Jackson was able to play important defense down the stretch. If Ja Morant is back in the lineup on Wednesday, JJJ should get back to providing dominant defensive value, with less of a scoring punch. That should allow him to get back to being one of the best players in fantasy, despite seeing fewer shot attempts."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Ochai Agbaji (Jazz) had the best offensive game of his rookie season on Monday, as he scored 27 points (8-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs) with five rebounds, three assists, one block, and six 3-pointers in 33 minutes in Utah's 128-120 win over Sacramento. Agbaji, who was moved into the starting lineup at the end of February, has hit double figures in five straight and six of his last seven games. Monday's output was the best of his rookie campaign, with Agbaji posting season-highs in points (this was his first game with at least 20) and 3-pointers."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 28 points (10-for-24 FGs), four rebounds, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers in a 112-108 loss to Memphis on Monday. Kyrie did everything he could to win this game, but it's difficult for him to do with Luka Doncic (thigh) still sidelined. He ended up shooting 0-for-8 in the fourth quarter, as they were outscored 29-12 in the final period alone. Irving was available to play for the second straight game after missing the previous three due to foot soreness. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "De'Aaron Fox accounted for 37 points (14-of-21 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and six 3-pointers in Monday's 128-120 loss to the Jazz, playing 35 minutes. With Domantas Sabonis (11/12/9/1) shooting just 4-of-11 from the field, Fox had to do a little more of the heavy lifting offensively Monday night. And he was up to the task, shooting 66.7% from the field, and the 37 points are the most Fox has scored in a game since February 24 (42 vs. Clippers). And those 37 points are seven more than Fox's total in the prior two games combined. "



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Monday, March 20, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Nikola Jokic, Paul George, Giannis, Shai, and CJ McCollum.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "C.J. McCollum shot 9-of-18 from the field and 4-of-6 from the foul line in Sunday's 117-107 win over the Rockets, scoring 26 points with six rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks, and four 3-pointers in 39 minutes. McCollum entered Sunday's game in a mini-slump, as he shot 10-of-29 from the field and scored 27 points in the two games prior. He got back on track Sunday evening, with this being McCollum's third game with at least 22 points out of the last five. Brandon Ingram also scored 26 points for the victorious Pelicans while also tallying three rebounds, nine assists, and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jalen Green shot 11-of-22 from the field and 14-of-14 from the foul line in Sunday's 117-107 loss to the Pelicans, accumulating 40 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 39 minutes. Green (and the Rockets) took full advantage of the foul line Sunday night. While he made all 14 of his attempts, Houston finished the game 36-of-38. That helped make up for a poor 9-of-33 effort from beyond the arc, but it wasn't enough to get Houston a second straight win over New Orleans. Green has four 40-point games to his credit this season, and he's scored 24 or more in six of his last eight appearances. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Brook Lopez finished Sunday's 118-111 win over the Raptors with 26 points (9-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one 3-pointer in 32 minutes. Lopez led all scorers with his 26 points Sunday night, with the left ankle issue that kept him out of Thursday's loss to the Pacers not giving him any trouble. The 7-footer has scored 20 points or more in three straight and five of his last six appearances, and he's ranked 3rd in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kawhi Leonard shot 10-of-20 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Sunday's 117-102 win over Portland, scoring 24 points with five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 38 minutes. Leonard was back in action after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Magic for injury management reasons, and the difference in the Clippers' level of play was unmistakable. His plus/minus of plus-22 was second-highest on the team behind Ivica Zubac (plus-26). Zubac recorded a double-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one steal, and Leonard's return also gave Eric Gordon a boost. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Austin Reaves had a career night in Sunday's 111-105 win over the Magic, scoring 35 points (9-of-14 FGs, 16-of-18 FTs) with six rebounds, six assists, and one 3-pointer in 30 minutes. Reaves was outstanding Sunday night, putting up a career-high point total in a game the Lakers couldn't afford to lose. He scored the Lakers' final 10 points, with eight of them coming at the foul line, to seal his first 30-point game of the season and second of his NBA career. Reaves remains ranked outside the top 150 in 9-cat, per-game value, but he's been a very good fantasy asset with LeBron James (foot) sidelined. "



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Sunday, March 19, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Domantas Sabonis, Wendell Carter, Jaren Jackson, Joel Embiid, Marquelle Fultz.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Domantas Sabonis dominated the Wizards on Saturday with 30 points (10-for-12 FGs, 10-for-12 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block in a 132-118 victory. Sabonis came dangerously close to recording his fifth triple-double in seven games. While he didn't reach that mark, he provided more than enough value for the Kings to win their third straight game. Sabonis has provided top ten value over the past week, and he is peaking at the right time with the fantasy playoffs in full swing. The Kings play four games next week, including two back-to-backs. Sabonis isn't a player that sits out games, so he should continue to dominate for fantasy managers."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kyle Kuzma shrugged off a knee issue and finished with 33 points (12-for-23 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and four 3-pointers in a 132-118 loss to Sacramento on Saturday. Kuz briefly exited Saturday’s game in the first half, but that didn’t stop him from dominating this game. He left due to a right knee issue, which is the same knee that held him out of Tuesday's game, as well as a game two weeks ago. However, he was still able to step up and lead the team in scoring with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 31 points (12-for-22 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three 3-pointers in a 133-119 win over the Warriors. JJJ continued his scoring dominance in this game, as he tied his season-high of 31 points, which he set back in January. His blocks have bene down lately, as it seems that he's trying to be more conservatively defensively to avoid foul trouble with Ja Morant sidelined. However, that has gone out the window over his last two games, as he has swatted four shots on back-to-back nights. Ja is eligible to return to the team on Monday, but he may not immediately be in the lineup. That should allow him to have another big scoring night in that game."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jonathan Kuminga returned to a role off the bench on Saturday and contributed 24 points (8-for-16 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four triples in a 133-119 loss to Memphis. With Draymond Green back in the lineup after serving a one-game suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul., Kuminga returned to his role off the bench, but he was still able to lead the team in scoring in this game. Kuminga has played a larger role off the bench lately, but it hasn't translated to production like this game often. He stepped up with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson struggling, but he hasn't been consistent enough to be worth rostering in 12-team leagues, especially with Green back in the lineup."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 28 points (10-for-23 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists and four 3-pointers in a 118-117 win over Boston on Saturday. Per usual, Markkanen led the team in scoring, and he scored 12 of his 28 in the fourth quarter alone. Markkanen has had some games where he struggled since the All-Star break, but he has shined over the past two. After shooting 3-for-22 two games ago, Markkanen has averaged 33 points and five 3-pointers over his last two. Despite some struggles as a team lately, they've won three of their last four and are currently 10th in the West. Markkanen will need to continue to shine if they want to play postseason basketball."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Friday, March 17, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokic, Pascal Siakam, Markelle Fultz, Jrue Holiday.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Deandre Ayton (right groin injury) played 35 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 win over the Magic, scoring 16 points (6-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs) with seven rebounds and one blocked shot. Ayton took a shot to the groin during the fourth quarter of Thursday's win, but he was able to remain in the game. The young center is close to providing top 50 value in 9-cat formats, which feels like a minimal expectation, given his Yahoo ADP of 40. Phoenix doesn't play again until Sunday in Oklahoma City, so Ayton will have a little more time to recover. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Pascal Siakam shot 9-of-19 from the field and 4-of-8 from the foul line in Thursday's 128-111 win over the Thunder, scoring 25 points with 14 rebounds, eight assists, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes. Siakam's numbers have been down since the All-Star break, as he entered Thursday averaging 19.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 1.2 3-pointers per game, shooting 42% from the field and 81.6% from the foul line. While he didn't offer any defensive production in Thursday's win, Siakam was better in the points, rebounds, and assist categories."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Domantas Sabonis was dominant in Thursday's 101-96 win over the Nets, scoring 24 points (8-of-14 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs) with 21 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks in 39 minutes. What a night for Sabonis, who recorded his third 20/20 game of the season and first since December 19 vs. Charlotte. The All-Star center missed out on his third triple-double in as many games, but he's up to 56 double-doubles. Sabonis is close to cracking the top 20 in 9-cat, per-game value and merits serious consideration for All-NBA honors behind Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. The Kings will play one more game in Week 21 and four in Week 22, which will benefit managers who have Sabonis rostered. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Andrew Nembhard shot 10-of-21 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Thursday's 139-123 win over the Bucks, tallying 24 points with one rebound, five assists, and four 3-pointers in 28 minutes. The Pacers were again without Tyrese Haliburton, who missed a third straight game with a sore knee. Nembhard remained the starting lead guard on Thursday, and the return of T.J. McConnell also helped. Nembhard's 24 points are the most he's scored in a game since December 5, when he put up a season-high 31 in a win over the Warriors."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Markelle Fultz tallied 25 points (11-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Suns in 34 minutes. Fultz may not provide 3-pointers, but he's become a quality fantasy point guard. Rostered in 75% of Yahoo leagues, he's the lone Magic player providing top-100 value in 9-cat formats. And he's been even better over the last two weeks, ranking within the 6th-round in 9-act formats. As long as he stays healthy and isn't susceptible to injury management days, Fultz is capable of being a player who helps fantasy managers win leagues in the coming weeks. "



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Thursday, March 16, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Domantas Sabonis, Kawhi Leonard.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 33 points (10-for-20 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and four triples in a 117-114 loss to Sacramento. With the majority of the team struggling with their shot, DeRozan carried the load offensively in this game. He even tied the game up late with a 4-point play that won't be as memorable due to De'Aaron Fox's game-winner. That 4-point play was DeRozan's fourth 3-pointer of the game. Since he hit his career-high of six triples in February of 2018, he has only hit four or more twice, both of which have come this season. DeRozan isn't turning into a reliable source of triples, but he provided an unexpected boost in this game."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 35 points (12-for-24 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and five 3-pointers in a 104-102 win over Minnesota on Wednesday. After losing in Houston two nights ago, Brown did everything he could to help Boston get back on track. He ensured they wouldn't lose a second straight game on this Western Conference road trip by recording his 11th double-double of the season. That ties his personal mark that he set last season for most double-doubles in a season."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 28 points (10-for-20 FGs), 10 rebounds, seven assists and five triples in a 104-102 loss to Boston on Wednesday. Edwards tried his best to carry the load offensively for the Timberwolves, and while it wasn’t enough to get the win, it allowed him to provide an excellent line for fantasy managers. This was the first time since before the All-Star break that Ant Man failed to record a defensive stat, though over the past two weeks he has averaged 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. While it won't have an impact in fantasy, Edwards was ejected from this game with 1.7 seconds left after speaking his mind to the referees."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Kawhi Leonard shot 10-of-19 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Wednesday's 134-126 win over the Warriors, scoring 30 points with eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes. Leonard has scored 30 points or more in two straight and three of his last four games since sitting out the second game of a back-to-back on March 3. He's now providing 1st-round value in 9-cat formats for the season, and he's been a top-5 player over the last month."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Stephen Curry shot 20-of-28 from the field and 2-of-4 from the foul line in Wednesday's 134-126 loss to the Clippers, tallying 50 points, two rebounds, six assists, two steals, and eight 3-pointers in 39 minutes. Curry was sensational in Los Angeles, hitting the 50-point mark for the second time this season. After scoring 20 points in the first half, the Chef got cooking in the third, scoring 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field. Golden State is now 7-27 on the road this season, despite Curry (before Wednesday) averaging more points away from home (30.3 ppg) than he does in San Francisco (28.9 ppg)."



Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Wednesday, March 15, 2023

In yesterday's NBA games, the top fantasy basketball players were Giannis, Bradley Beal, Fred VanVleet, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard.

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points (12-for-24 FGs, 10-for-12 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one 3-pointer against Brooklyn on Tuesday. With his performance in this game, SGA moved into a tie with Joel Embiid for the second most 30-point games this season with 38. In five appearances since playing in his first All-Star Game, SGA has scored at least 30 points in each. He sat out Sunday, which was the second night of a back-to-back, but he made up for it with his performance in this game. He has been a top five player in fantasy this season, and his ADP will reflect that next year, which will make him far more difficult to acquire."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Mikal Bridges led Brooklyn with 31 points (11-for-23 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, four blocks and three 3-pointers in a 121-107 loss to the Thunder. For the seventh time since being traded to the Nets, Bridges scored at least 30 points. For reference, Bridges had only reached 30 points two (2) times when he was playing for Phoenix. Even with Devin Booker and Chris Paul sidelined for plenty of games this season, Bridges only surpassed 30 points once. He has elevated his game to a new level since the trade, and he's become the face of the franchise in Brooklyn. He'll be drafted much earlier next season, as long as the Nets don't make any major roster moves."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Devin Booker led the Suns with 30 points (13-for-27 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one triple and five turnovers in a 116-104 loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday. Booker did everything he could to keep the Suns in the game, but with Deandre Ayton in foul trouble, he just didn’t have enough help. The depth that they gave up to bring in Kevin Durant has really come back to bite them, since KD has barely been able to suit up for them. Fortunately for fantasy managers, that has forced Book to play big minutes and take a lot of shots. Over the past two weeks, Booker has been a top five player in 9-cat leagues and with no KD return in sight, he should continue to dominate just to keep Phoenix afloat."

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Miles McBride finished Tuesday's 123-107 win over Portland with 18 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), one rebound, three assists, one steal, two blocks, and four 3-pointers in 24 minutes. "Stay ready, so you don't have to get ready." McBride clearly ascribes to that, as he had the best game of his career on Tuesday. He recorded new career-highs in points, 3-pointers, and blocks, giving the Knicks welcome production off the bench. New York's reserves combined to score 45 points, with Josh Hart (16/9/8/3 with two 3-pointers) and Obi Toppin (11/1/1 with three 3-pointers) also scoring in double figures. "

Per NBC Sports Edge, "Damian Lillard posted a line of 38 points (11-of-26 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, and eight 3-pointers in 39 minutes in Tuesday's 123-107 loss to the Knicks. Lillard was back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Pelicans, but his individual excellence wasn't enough to deliver Portland the win. Since the All-Star break, he's scored 30 points or more in six of his nine appearances. The high-scoring output is why Lillard is ranked second in 9-cat formats over the last month."



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FANTASY BASKETBALL PLAYER RATINGS
Updated March 9, 2022

BEST FANTASY GUARDS: Luka Doncic, James Harden, Dejounte Murray, Trae Young, Ja Morant, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, LaMelo Ball, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker, Fred VanVleet, Bradley Beal, Darius Garland, Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, CJ McCollum, De'Aaron Fox, Jrue Holiday, D'Angelo Russell

BEST FANTASY FORWARDS: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis, Pascal Siakam, Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, Khris Middleton, Miles Bridges, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, Tobias Harris, Draymond Green, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, John Collins, OG Anunoby, Jerami Grant, Gordon Hayward

BEST FANTASY CENTERS: Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Vucevic, Bam Adebayo, Rudy Gobert, Jonas Valanciunas, Christian Wood, Jusuf Nurkic, Jarrett Allen, Wendell Carter, Jakob Poeltl, Deandre Ayton, Evan Mobley, Bobby Portis, Clint Capela, Robert Williams, Al Horford, Montrezl Harrell, Myles Turner, Steven Adams, Mo Bamba

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