Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 9

December 21, 2023

Dawn Tepper looks at fantasy basketball starting lineup updates and rotations for Week 9 of the 2023-24 NBA season. These players will start to see increases in minutes and playing time.

Welcome back to Rotation Watch, RotoBallers! In this weekly article, we're all about finding those fantasy basketball game-changers. We'll keep a close eye on players who are getting more action on the court because, as savvy fantasy managers, we want our roster stacked with those who are racking up those stats.

In the world of fantasy hoops, it's all about staying ahead of the game. We'll help you spot those hidden gems on the brink of becoming fantasy studs, dissect up-and-coming talents, and break down how they fit into their team's game plans, giving you the edge in your fantasy basketball journey.

Fantasy basketball is all about predicting player performance, and it starts with understanding team rotations. As the season unfolds, things can change fast, whether due to injuries, trades, or a player's breakout performance. With Rotation Watch, you'll have the info you need to adjust your roster on the fly and outsmart your competition in the dynamic world of fantasy hoops. As always, if you have any questions or want to chat more about the NBA, you can find me on X/Twitter @dtepdc.

Isaiah Hartenstein - PF/C, New York Knicks

Yahoo: 52% rostered
Season Average: 20.2 MPG | PRA: 6.1/6.4/1.3
Last Seven Games: 33.1 MPG | PRA:9.3/11.7/1.3

As the Knicks' centers continue to go down, Hartenstein is stepping up and stepping in. Mitchell Robinson is expected to be out until at least February after ankle surgery, and last Monday, Hartenstein continued his journey without Robinson with nine points and 17 rebounds, topping a career-high.

Ayo Dosunmu - PG/SG, Chicago Bulls

Yahoo: 3% rostered
Season Average: 20.8 MPG | PRA: 6.9/2.1/1.9
Last Seven Games: 31.9 MPG | PRA: 12/5.3/1.9

Over four starts this season, Dosunmu is averaging 36 minutes per game, and he should continue to be a consistent part of their rotation. Dosunmu is making an impact in multiple ways, including two steals against Milwaukee, 15 points against the Pelicans, and eight rebounds against Miami.

Christian Wood - PF/C, Los Angeles Lakers

Yahoo: 14% rostered
Season Average: 20.2 MPG | PRA: 7.4/6/1
Last Seven Games: 30.4 MPG | PRA:17/8/1

When Anthony Davis is out, Wood is in, and based on his large bump in minutes during that time, that will be the play going forward. In last Friday's loss to San Antonio, Wood went off for a season-high 17 points, along with eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks.

For those of you just becoming familiar with his game, as Shaq was during his stint with the Rockets, Wood can cover all peripherals we love in fantasy sports. He'll be one to roster if he can continue to get minutes.

Norman Powell - SG/SF, Dallas Mavericks

Yahoo: 39% rostered
Season Average: 25.1 MPG | PRA: 13.1/2.2/1
Last Seven Games: 30.1 MPG | PRA: 18.7/3.3/1

Even with Powell recently dealing with an illness, his minutes and points per game are going up. He has scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 15.8 points per game during that time. In last night's win over the Clippers, he came off the bench for 31 minutes, scoring 21 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

The fans are clamoring for him, and given how the Clippers have recently missed Paul George on and off, they might get their wish.

Talen Horton-Tucker - PG/SF, Utah Jazz

Yahoo: 42% rostered
Season Average: 22.6 MPG | PRA: 11.1/2.7/4.3
Last Seven Games: 29.1 MPG | PRA: 20.7/2.7/4.3

With Jordan Clarkson continuing to be out, THT has taken advantage of an increase in minutes per game and has almost doubled his points per game in the last seven days. During last Monday's 125-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Tucker had 27 points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals over 31 minutes played.

He and Collin Sexton are proving to be a winning tandem for Utah, and as injuries for the Jazz persist, Tucker should continue to have opportunities to add to his stat line.

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